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US Donates Vertical Satellite Communications System to the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM)
December 14, 2007
Ambassador Cindy Courville today presented a Vertical Communication Satellite (VSAT) to AMISOM to improve communication and coordination between AMISOM forces in Somalia and its headquarters in Addis Ababa. The VSAT was received by Ambassador Said Djinnit, AU Commissioner for Peace and Security on behalf of the African Union. In accepting the donation, Commissioner Djinnit thanked the government and people of the United States for their continued support to AU’s peace efforts.
VSAT creates a direct, reliable and secure connection between personnel in the field and the AU’s 24-hour situation room. It will link field officers to AU staff both by email and voice over IP, expanding and increasing the speed of real-time communication, coordination and reporting. Fast and reliable communications between field and headquarters has been a major challenge in supporting the AU mission in Somalia. The system will be installed in the field in early 2008.Prior to handing-over the equipment, USAU organized and conducted a hands-on training program for nine AU military technicians who will be responsible for the day to day management and upkeep of the system.
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| US provided training to AU military technicians on VSAT use and maintenance. |
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