Mogadishu 15,Nov.07 ( Sh.M.Network)-Burundi is still waiting for the financial contribution promised by Britain to be made available before sending two battalions to Somalia, the spokesman for the Ministry of National Defense and Veterans, Lieutenant Colonel Adolphe Manirakiza, said Thursday.

He also indicated the departure of the 1,800 Rwandan forces was imminent, as Britain will soon send the money needed to pay salaries to the soldiers for the fir s t three months.

Lieutenant-Colonel Manirakiza further affirmed that preparations for the deployment of the two battalions had been completed, stressing that the Burundi's army benefited from the United States and France's technical and logistic assistance.

He also indicated the French government will be responsible for the transportation of the Burundian forces to Somalia.

Burundian forces are to be deployed in Somalia as part of an African Union (AU) peacekeeping mission.

Source :afriquenligne

Shabelle Media Network Somalia
E-mail us: info@shabelle.net
Email Us: news@shabelle.net