EUTM-S activities have secondary effects

28.11.2024 EUTM Somalia - Press and information team

EUTM Somalia actively works on strenghtening the Somalian National Armed Forces. As these examples show, the provided training also helps in other areas.

Medical Course

The 5^th Edition of Electrocardiography Course and Basic Life Support and Defibrillation Course, organized by the EUTM Somalia Advisory Team and attended by doctors and nurses from Role 2 Xooga hospital of Mogadishu, took place on November 25-26^th at EUTM-S Headquarters. The purpose of these two courses was to share fundamentals of Electrocardiography and Basic Life Support and Early Defibrilation ( BLSD) in order to improve expertise of personnel of Role 2 Xooga Hospital. Learning these essential skills allow them to help people in need in the right way. Close cooperation between EUTM-S and SNAF Medical Command will continue in order to advise and mentor all the staff of Role 2 Xooga Hospital on various healthcare topics.

Human Right Specialization Course

From November 20-26, the Somali National Army (SNA) officers participated in the inaugural Human Rights Specialization Course, conceived and organized by the European Union Training Mission in Somalia (EUTM-S). The completion of this milestone course represents a major advancement in cultivating a professional and morally upright Somali National Army. The focus on human rights is central to building trust with the people of Somalia and reinforcing the support of the international community.

The course, held at EUTM-S headquarters, was a comprehensive week-long program aimed at fostering ethical decision-making, accountability, and respect for human rights in complex operational environments.

This groundbreaking course was facilitated by a team of esteemed legal, humanitarian, and military experts, with guest speakers from EUCAP Somalia, the Somali Ministry of Defense, and the Somali National Armed Forces General Staff. Their collective expertise provided a robust foundation for the course’s objectives, underscoring the importance of human rights in military operations.

This initiative is part of EUTM-S’s ongoing efforts to enhance the Somali National Army’s capacity to operate as a professional force that prioritizes the protection of civilians and vulnerable groups.