The Commander of the Somali National Army Ground Forces Addresses New Troops Joining the Government

Xananbuure – The Commander of the Somali National Army, Brigadier General Sahal Abdullahi Omar (Gen. Khalid), today held a meeting at the Xananbuure Training School with new units that will soon join the Somali National Army.

The commander welcomed and advised the new soldiers, praising their decision to stand for the defense of their country, their people, and their religion, and to dedicate their lives and time to serving the Somali nation.

Additionally, Gen. Sahal Abdullahi Omar bid farewell to units of the National Army that have completed their training at the Xananbuure School, who are preparing to officially fulfill their national duties for which they were trained.

The commander urged both units of the forces to practice fear of God, uphold the ethics and laws of the army, and also advised them to maintain resilience, vigilance, courage, and respect for human rights.

Finally, the Commander of the Ground Forces noted that the country today needs soldiers with patriotism, capability, and responsibility, who play a visible role in ensuring security, defending the people, and fighting against Al-Shabaab, in order to achieve peace and stability throughout the Somali region.