PRESS RELEASE
(For Immediate release)
ATMIS PR/12/2024
Mogadishu, 8 July 2024 – A joint ATMIS – UPDF and SNAF logistics convoy was hit by a Command Wire Improvised Explosive Device (CWIED) yesterday along the Mogadishu-Buffow-Barawe route.
The attack claimed two lives and injured personnel from both ATMIS and SNAF. All casualties have been evacuated to medical facilities.
We offer our heartfelt condolences to the families of the deceased and pray for a quick recovery of the injured.
This incident strengthens our resolve to support peace and security efforts in Somalia.
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For more information contact
Snr. Communications Officer Ms. Gifty Bingley (BingleyG@africa-union.org)
Force Spokesperson, Lt. Col Said Mwachinalo (fhq-sp@au-atmis.org)
Email:atmismediacenter@au-atmis.org
Cell phone: (Somalia) +252 616 982 416/+252 613 665 356/+252 617 682 175; (Nairobi) +254 722 433998