Kampala (Sunatimes) A total of 900 Somali government soldiers were on Wednesday passed out at Bihanga Military training School in western Uganda.

Bihanga Military training School commandant, Lt. Col. Winston Byaruhanga said this was the second pass out intake of Somali soldiers trained in Bihanga camp since last year.

They were trained in basic military skills, medical, physical training among others.

The European Union Ambassador, Dr. Roberto Ridolfi who attended the pass out reiterated that European Union’s determination and concrete engagement in the stabilization of Somalia.

He said EU will continue supporting African countries in the fight against insurgents and keep peace.

The Somali defence minister, Hussein Arab Esse, presided over the pass out.

By Dahir Alasow