Mogadishu (Sunatimes) The United States on Sunday
declared its readiness to provide technical support for Kenya’s troops in
Somalia, reports say.
Speaking in Kenyan coastal town of Lamu, the U.S
ambassador to Kenya, Scott Gration, said although Washington would not send its
troops to Somalia, it would go out of its way to help Kenya to restore its
territorial integrity, Daily Nation reported on Monday.
Mr Gration, said the US respected Kenya’s
decision to go into Somalia to rout out Al-Shabaab militants.
He said America respects the right of a nation to take any decision to defend
its borders as per article 51 of the UN charter on self defence and pursuit of
hostile elements across international borders, added the paper.
Mr Gration also said the US Government was
content with the heightened security measures taken by the Kenyan authorities
to avert terror attacks.
He hinted that the US would review travel
advisories issued to citizens against visiting Kenya.
Meanwhile Kenyan Tourist Minister, Najib Balala
appealed to the Africa Union to fast-track reporting the Al-Shabaab provocation
to the UN Security Council, saying the group’s activities had adversely
affected the country’s economy.
By Abdisalan Abdulle
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US pledges support for Kenyan forces in Somalia
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