Armored Personnel Carriers complement Somalia security forces in fight against al-Shabaab

The six vehicles were turned-over to SNA-Danab forces July 6 in a ceremony attended by leaders in the Somali Defense Forces, U.S. Department of State & U.S. Africa Command. Included in the package were basic issue items to ensure proper maintenance of the vehicles.



By U.S. Embassy in Somalia U.S. Embassy in Somalia Jul 08, 2021
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