# UPDF and Somali Forces Conduct Joint Security Patrol in Barawe
Colonel Justus Musenene, Commander of Battle Group 45 operating under the African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM), has stated that a joint security patrol conducted by the Uganda Peoples' Defence Forces (UPDF) and the Somali National Army (SNA) has strengthened security in Barawe. The patrol represents a coordinated effort between the two military forces to enhance stability in the region.
Battle Group 45, under Musenene's command, operates as part of the broader AUSSOM mission, which aims to support and stabilize Somalia. The joint patrol with the SNA demonstrates ongoing military cooperation between Uganda and Somalia in addressing security challenges in areas such as Barawe, a strategically significant location in the country.
The operation reflects the continued engagement of international and regional military forces in Somalia's stabilization efforts, with the UPDF playing a key role through its deployment under the African Union framework.
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