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Re: African Militaries/ Security Services Strictly Photos Only And Videos Thread by Nobody: 3:54pm On Oct 06, 2014 |
celeron40: Which we also have, plus more. No derailing, please. |
Re: African Militaries/ Security Services Strictly Photos Only And Videos Thread by Nobody: 4:00pm On Oct 06, 2014 |
ArtanK: It's an important victory for all of us, with far reaching consequences. Mopping up operations are currently on-going. They are only holding villages and rural areas. I'm guessing you're a somali national? |
Re: African Militaries/ Security Services Strictly Photos Only And Videos Thread by Nobody: 4:03pm On Oct 06, 2014 |
ArtanK: It's a beautiful town. The same architectural style like mombasa, i think. |
Re: African Militaries/ Security Services Strictly Photos Only And Videos Thread by MikeZA: 4:03pm On Oct 06, 2014 |
ArtanK:Yes,the are small town still with shabaab. My conclusion on the need for more troops,was influenced by the fact that AMISON will have to commit the same troops used for this operation to capture Barawe to push shabaad out of smaller villages and towns. This leaves a security vacuum in captured territory,which the ill trained SNA I doubt can fill. AMISON mission might be extended i suspect. |
Re: African Militaries/ Security Services Strictly Photos Only And Videos Thread by Nobody: 4:05pm On Oct 06, 2014 |
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Re: African Militaries/ Security Services Strictly Photos Only And Videos Thread by MikeZA: 4:09pm On Oct 06, 2014 |
Henry120:You'd expect land(towns,villages etc) held by shabaab to be in poor condition. |
Re: African Militaries/ Security Services Strictly Photos Only And Videos Thread by MikeZA: 4:19pm On Oct 06, 2014 |
Henry120:Yup. http://www.enca.com/africa/east-africa/au-somali-troops-reclaim-barawe |
Re: African Militaries/ Security Services Strictly Photos Only And Videos Thread by Nobody: 4:27pm On Oct 06, 2014 |
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Re: African Militaries/ Security Services Strictly Photos Only And Videos Thread by ArtanK(m): 4:33pm On Oct 06, 2014 |
Henry120: Today is indeed an important day. The Somali gov needs show strength and quickly install the city council and police so the town's security is not completely reliant on AMISOM and SNA who are probably going southwards after the Alshaytan remnants. I'm Somali but I was born and bred in Germany. I'm still very much connected to the motherland though. Henry120: Same architectural style as the old Hamarwein district in Mogadishu and Merca as well. The Omani Sultan rebuilt these cities after the Ajuuraan empire fell. MikeZA: The only Somali soldiers available to the Somali government are some newly recruited troops from the southern regions. I'd suggest the Somali region in Ethiopia (under the banner of Ethiopian troops) Puntland and Somaliland in the north to get involved. If they sent their foreign-trained troops, that would ease the burden on the AMISOM. Djibouti have already sent their troops and they've fully liberated Hiiraan. I think Somalis across the horn should follow their example and help fully exterminate the terrorists once and for all. 1 Like |
Re: African Militaries/ Security Services Strictly Photos Only And Videos Thread by ArtanK(m): 4:35pm On Oct 06, 2014 |
Re: African Militaries/ Security Services Strictly Photos Only And Videos Thread by Nobody: 4:40pm On Oct 06, 2014 |
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Re: African Militaries/ Security Services Strictly Photos Only And Videos Thread by Nobody: 5:32pm On Oct 06, 2014 |
MikeZA: Surely it would. The A.U cannot risk eroding the massive gains made. The Ugandans deserve a massive commendation for the successes which have been recorded. They duly deserve it. |
Re: African Militaries/ Security Services Strictly Photos Only And Videos Thread by MikeZA: 5:39pm On Oct 06, 2014 |
Henry120:Agreed. The Kenyans too. People reported seeing their jets today too. |
Re: African Militaries/ Security Services Strictly Photos Only And Videos Thread by Nobody: 5:48pm On Oct 06, 2014 |
ArtanK: I do believe the somali national police would be up to the task at this point. The force is currently been rebuilt and doesn't have the requisite manpower to cover multiple cities, especially a city like Barawe with no national government presence in the last 6 years. More SNA and AMISOM presence would be more practical in my opinion. Also a couple FPU from Mogadishu. In the end, somalia can only be rebuilt by the somali people, not Amisom, the A.U or the U.N. |
Re: African Militaries/ Security Services Strictly Photos Only And Videos Thread by Nobody: 5:53pm On Oct 06, 2014 |
ArtanK: In comparison to Lamu,Kenya which is on the same coast line and an old city just like Barawa..... Lamu Cultural festival alone ( A four day Event, which celebrates the local tradition of the archipelago that dates back over 700 years ago by traditional dancing, dhow racing, donkey racing, theatre performances and a food bazaar. )- attracts 20,000 foreign and 10,000 domestic(east african) tourists, who bring a revenue that runs into tens of millions of dollars. Not to mention the top luxury tourists that visit throughout the year since lamu is always summer- Athough this did not happen this year because of stupid Alshabaab! My Point is, If only Somalia was stable ![]() pics..Lamu
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Re: African Militaries/ Security Services Strictly Photos Only And Videos Thread by Nobody: 5:55pm On Oct 06, 2014 |
ArtanK: Yeah, it does. However, from this thread's POV, the Ugandan Special forces soldier with the cool looking M4A1 looks better. Although in my opinion, his finger shouldn't be on the trigger. |
Re: African Militaries/ Security Services Strictly Photos Only And Videos Thread by Nobody: 5:57pm On Oct 06, 2014 |
MikeZA: Yeah, i agree. The kenyans capturing of kismayo was also very strategic. Pity not a lot of KDF photos from somalia are currently released. |
Re: African Militaries/ Security Services Strictly Photos Only And Videos Thread by MikeZA: 5:59pm On Oct 06, 2014 |
Henry120:LOL the Kenyans are camera shy. I'll try some. |
Re: African Militaries/ Security Services Strictly Photos Only And Videos Thread by Nobody: 6:07pm On Oct 06, 2014 |
MikeZA: LOL............" isn't this the major flaw of many african militaries?". The Ugandans always have news reporters and photo-journalists with them on each of their ops. I know Aljazeera crew are always with them. This is the way to conduct operations. Your narrative, just like the french in mali. |
Re: African Militaries/ Security Services Strictly Photos Only And Videos Thread by ArtanK(m): 6:21pm On Oct 06, 2014 |
Henry120: That's why I suggested that if there are going to be any reinforcements deployed in Lower Shabelle, that they should be Somali troops from all four corners of the horn. At the end of the day AMISOM won't be there in two years time, therefore we should already prepare to take over from them. |
Re: African Militaries/ Security Services Strictly Photos Only And Videos Thread by Nobody: 6:32pm On Oct 06, 2014 |
MikeZA: Running towards the capture of Kismayu by KDF, Pictures were available like every major mission or capture. KDF used social media to describe thier progress like every step they took. part of the war was even being fought on twitter. but since the Westgate attack- KDF whent media silence. But anyway, Kismayu town is relatively more peaceful than any other down in Somalia (I stand corrected)- so i guess they are doing thier job right. But hope they will start postings pics once again. News Just came in today, An operation in Bula Gadud town that coincided with the Ugandan Forces taking of Barawe http://www.standardmedia.co.ke/?articleID=2000137303&story_title=Kenya-kenya-defence-forces-kill-22-al-shabaab-fighters |
Re: African Militaries/ Security Services Strictly Photos Only And Videos Thread by ArtanK(m): 6:33pm On Oct 06, 2014 |
denisfidha: Yeah plenty of people have told me about Lamu. I was in Garissa county a few years ago and I regret not going to Lamu considering how close it is. Hopefully the indigenous Barawani community will return now that Alshabab are out of their city. Barawa was a safe haven for all the minorities in Somalia during the civil war. |
Re: African Militaries/ Security Services Strictly Photos Only And Videos Thread by MikeZA: 6:44pm On Oct 06, 2014 |
Henry120:We've seen improvements in recent years though. Our armies are still struggling on where to draw line for journalists,and keep up with social media. In many many many many times you find military spokespersons having to deny information already confirmed by journalist on the ground and reported on social media,cause they weren't "authorised". "The flow of information". |
Re: African Militaries/ Security Services Strictly Photos Only And Videos Thread by Nobody: 6:47pm On Oct 06, 2014 |
Another look at uganda's M4 with the special forces 1 Like
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Re: African Militaries/ Security Services Strictly Photos Only And Videos Thread by MikeZA: 6:58pm On Oct 06, 2014 |
denisfidha:I heard some of them invaded via the ocean,not much is reported about the KDF operation which is said to include jets. Regarding the media. In simplified term can be explained like: The taps of information in most African armies are carefully operated by the high command. The flow of information is still limited to "independent sources",unlike how UPDF is allowing eNCA,Al jazeera and others to report on the current ops. |
Re: African Militaries/ Security Services Strictly Photos Only And Videos Thread by MikeZA: 7:06pm On Oct 06, 2014 |
denisfidha:Are these the "operators" or just members of the special forces units. I was surprised when they allowed journalists to travel with them to the outskirts of Barawe. Also why do they pose for pics? |
Re: African Militaries/ Security Services Strictly Photos Only And Videos Thread by skullz: 8:24pm On Oct 06, 2014 |
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Re: African Militaries/ Security Services Strictly Photos Only And Videos Thread by Centrifude(m): 8:48pm On Oct 06, 2014 |
MikeZA:Yeah very true hey, maybe that's why many Major players like Russia and China don't invest a lot on A.Cs. Lol but you know even with all those weaknesses I still wish S.A had a Couple of Aircraft Carriers though (.___.) |
Re: African Militaries/ Security Services Strictly Photos Only And Videos Thread by overhypedsteve(m): 9:09pm On Oct 06, 2014 |
Centrifude:no kidding! Wish we could get a pics of the beast with an antonov or ilyushin |
Re: African Militaries/ Security Services Strictly Photos Only And Videos Thread by overhypedsteve(m): 9:13pm On Oct 06, 2014 |
jteku:lol every single rag tag navy in Africa is planning on invading the oil gulf. |
Re: African Militaries/ Security Services Strictly Photos Only And Videos Thread by Centrifude(m): 10:26pm On Oct 06, 2014 |
jteku: Lol hahahaha Aircraft Carriers bring Class and they make you look stronger then you really are, well I say if you can afford it buy it, like why does Italy need an A.C they have no major external threats. But Honestly in Africa I think A.C would be perfect if there were to be operated by a group like the A.U or better yet the Regional groups, Imagine how easy it would've been for UMA,IGAD, ECOWAS,SADC etc.. To intervene in High Conflict Areas if they had two or three A.Cs |
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