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Military Experts Convene in Mogadishu to Finalize AUSSOM Operational Plan

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GOOBJOOG NEWS|MOGADISHU: A meeting of military experts from troop-contributing countries to the African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM) has officially opened in Mogadishu, laying the groundwork for an upcoming meeting of Defence Force Chiefs.

The meeting is focused on developing a unified operational plan to implement the decisions reached during the Extraordinary Summit of AUSSOM troop-contributing countries, which was held recently in Kampala, Uganda.

The proposed plan seeks to accelerate joint military operations against Al-Shabaab, strengthen intelligence sharing, and improve coordination of personnel, resources, and operational capabilities among the participating forces.

Chairing the meeting, Lt. Gen. Mohamed Ali Barise said the operational framework would enhance cooperation between the Somali National Army (SNA), AUSSOM, and the troop-contributing countries.

He said the strengthened partnership would play a critical role in degrading the operational capabilities of terrorist groups while reinforcing security and stability in Somalia and across the wider region.

The draft operational plan prepared by the military experts has now been submitted to the Defence Force Chiefs for review and approval.

Once endorsed, the plan will serve as the operational blueprint for the next phase of coordinated military operations against Al-Shabaab, with the aim of advancing peace, stability, and long-term security in Somalia and the region.