Britain has confirmed the presence of military personnel in Somalia according to the Ministry of Defence on Wednesday.
Commenting that a team of ten military advisors had been deployed in Mogadishu, the Ministry of Defence stated that they will not have a combat role. Instead, the MoD said the personnel will assist and advise the African Union Force already present in the country.
The African Union Force had its presence increased to almost 18,000 troops earlier this year and receives US and European funding.
They have worked alongside Ethiopian troops and pro-government militias to support a UN-backed interim government.
They have put pressure on Al-shabab, an Islamic militant group, having recently captured the town of Afgoye – where British military advisors were reported to have been seen.
See the BBC report here.
