Members of ENDF paid ultimate sacrifice in Somalia to ensure peace in the region – Mission Chief

Addis Ababa, August 29, 2024 (FBC) – Commander of Ethiopian National Defense Forces (ENDF) Peacekeeping Center, Major General Adamneh Mengste, said that the sacrifice of the 48th Motorized Peacekeeping Battalion in Somalia played an integral role to ensure peace in the Horn of Africa region.

He disclosed that the 48th Motorized Peacekeeping Battalion, which has been deployed in Somalia under ATMIS, has successfully completed its mission.

The members of the African Union Transitional Mission (ATMIS) in Somalia duly completed their duties and returned to the Hurso Contingent Training School and the commander conveyed a welcome message.

The 48th Motorized Peacekeeping Battalion has returned from their duty by creating stable peace in the neighboring country of Somalia, it was indicated.

Major General Adamneh Mengste underscored that the sacrifice made by the Ethiopian Defense Forces in Somalia is a comprehensive contribution to ensure sustainable peace in the countries of the Horn of Africa.

He stressed that the returning peacekeepers should carry out their duties in their next deployments with honesty and bravery in the spirit of service.