STORY: Ethiopian troops end AMISOM tour of duty on a

high note
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DATELINE: 24/SEPT/2019, BAIDOA, SOMALIA

SHOT LIST:

1. Med shot, Ethiopia National Defence Forces (ENDF) at a parade

2. Wide shot, South West State President Abdiasis Mohammed
Laftagareen and The Special Representative of the African Union
Commission Chairperson (SRCC) for Somalia, Ambassador Francisco
Madeira plus other senior AMISOM and Somali government officials
standing as the Somali national anthem plays
3. Med shot, AMISOM Force commander Lt Gen Tigabu Yilma salutes as
the Somali national anthem plays
4. Med Somali defense minister standing as the Ethiopia national anthem
plays
5. Close up shot, AMISOM Force commander Lt Gen Tigabu Yilma
salutes as the Ethiopian national anthem plays
6. Med shot, Ethiopia National Defence Forces (ENDF) at a parade as the
Ethiopia national anthem plays
7. Wide shot, AMISOM and Somali government officials seated at the
function
8. Wide shot, partners and invited guests seated at the function
9. Med shot, AMISOM Force commander Lt Gen Tigabu Yilma flanked by
other senior ENDF officers listening during the function
10. Med shot, senior AMISOM officials listening during the function
11. SOUNDBITE: (SOMALI) ABDIASIS MOHAMMED LAFTAGAREEN,
PRESIDENT, SOUTH WEST STATE
“It is my pleasure and honor to participate in this tour of duty rotation
ceremony for AMISOM Ethiopian forces who have been here for the
last one year. The fruits of their work and impact is visible and anyone
will attest to that the ENDF AMISOM forces have done a commendable
job in SWS regions especially in peace-building, humanitarian and
community integration”.
12. Wide shot, AMISOM Force commander Lt Gen Tigabu Yilma inviting
the SRCC to give his remarks
 13. SOUNDBITE: (ENGLISH) AMBASSADOR FRANCISCO MADEIRA,
SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE AFRICAN UNION
CHAIRPERSON (SRCC) FOR SOMALIA
“These forces are product of a visionary government, a capable
government, a government with a comprehensive vision of what this
region, what Ethiopia and what East Africa and the continent should
be. So I want to thank the government of Ethiopia for this important act
of solidarity, act of empowerment of our continent, act of empowerment
of the Somali people. ``
14. Med shot, SRCC, Ambassador Francisco Madeira pinning a medal on
ENDF officer
15. Med shot, AMISOM Force Commander, Lt. Gen Tigabu Yilma pinning
a medal on ENDF officer
16. Med shot, Somali Defence Minister, Hassan Ali Amardambe pinning a
medal on ENDF officer
17. SOUNDBITE: (ENGLISH) LT. GEN TIGABU YILMA, AMISOM FORCE
COMMANDER
“You sacrificed your life in this mission to help Somali people perform
their daily activities just as other people do. Sacrificing your life and
your endurance for the people and to the people of Somalia because
you strictly stuck with your co-value of which has been stated in our
doctrine and AMISOM mandate to enforce peace and security in the
country”.
18. SOUNDBITE: (ENGLISH) LISA FILIPETTO, HEAD OF THE UNITED
NATIONS SUPPORT OFFICE IN SOMALIA (UNSOS)
“I also wanted to commend AMISOM and the Ethiopian National
Defense Forces (ENDF) for the work they have done (in terms of )
outreach to civil society, NGOs and the community and that is
improving security and it helps improve business and development. We
are very grateful as UN family for the support of ENDF and AMISOM
for enabling us to do our work in proving the security umbrella”.
19. Wide shot, participants leaving the venue at the end of the function

Ethiopian troops end AMISOM tour of duty on a high note

Mogadishu, 24 Sep 2019 - The African Union Mission (AMISOM) in Somalia on

Tuesday in Baidoa held a medal parade for outgoing Ethiopian National Defence
Force (ENDF) troops who have completed their tour of duty.
The officers were honored with merit awards from the AU mission leadership,
Federal Government of Somalia, the Organization of South West State, women and
community elders for their contribution to peace and security during their
deployment.
South West State President, Abdiasis Mohammed Laftagareen, said the AMISOM
forces in Baidoa had succeeded in protecting the lives and properties of the people
of South West, citing the neutralization of a vehicle-borne improvised explosive
device early this year when terrorists attempted to attack Bardere town.
. The impact of AMISOM’s Ethiopian forces are visible. These soldiers have done a
commendable job for us in South West State, especially in the areas of peace-
building, humanitarian assistance and community integration”, President
Laftagareen said.
The Special Representative of the African Union Commission Chairperson (SRCC) for
Somalia, Ambassador Francisco Madeira said by sending troops to serve under
AMISOM, the Ethiopian government had shown its commitment to peace and
stability in the region.
“These forces are a product of a government with a comprehensive vision of what
this region should be. So I want to thank the government of Ethiopia for this
important act of solidarity with, and empowerment of, the Somali people,”
Ambassador Madeira said.
AMISOM Force Commander, Lt. Gen. Tigabu Yilma, said the ENDF forces had worked
hard to ensure that the local population enjoyed a secure and stable environment.
“You did a lot to enable the people of this region go about their daily activities. Your
sacrifice and endurance is appreciated by the people of Somalia. You stuck to the
values stated in our doctrine and in the AMISOM mandate” Lt. Gen. Yilma said.
Head of United Nations Support Office in Somalia (UNSOS) Ms Lisa Filipetto,
commended the Ethiopian AMISOM forces for their efforts in reaching out to various
community representatives to improve security in the region.
“I also wanted to commend AMISOM and the Ethiopian National Defense Forces for
the outreach to civil society, NGOs and the community. This helps in improving
security, the business environment and development. The UN family is grateful for
the support of ENDF and AMISOM in providing security, which then enables us to do
our work,” said Ms. Filipitto.