Egyptian Military Delegation Visits Jowhar to Assess Security Ahead of Troop Deployment

Jowhar, Somalia — A 16-member delegation from the Egyptian Armed Forces arrived in Jowhar on Monday as part of a preliminary mission to assess the security situation and logistical preparations before the deployment of an Egyptian battalion to join the African Union Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM).

The delegation, led by Brigadier General Islam Radwan, was received by Colonel Oscar Hatungimana, commander of the Burundi battalion currently deployed under the AUSSOM umbrella.

The meeting took place at…