EU defence ministers meeting in Brussels on Tuesday (17 November) backed a plan to train up to 2,000 Somali security forces in a bid to bring greater stability to the region.
Between 100-200 EU soldiers are likely to carry out the training in Uganda, although several member states queried who would pay and equip the Somali forces once training was complete.
Uganda is the most likely training location as the country is currently the main contributor to the African Union's mission...
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