From Reuters:SIRTE, Libya (Reuters) - African leaders will consider a resolution Friday to give African Union peacekeepers in Somalia a mandate to do more than just defend themselves from attacks by hardline rebels.
At the moment, the 4,300 troops from Uganda and Burundi in the AMISOM are largely confined to their bases and protect key sites such as the presidential palace, airport and seaport.
"It is suggested that the rules of engagement will have to be revisited so there that will be more flexibility for AMISOM to react to developments on the ground," African Union Peace and Security Commissioner Ramtane Lamamra told reporters.
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More News On Sommalia
Somalia Insurgents Reject AU Peacekeeping Proposals -- Voice of America
Somali rebels vow more attacks -- Al Jazeera
African troops - 'fig-leaf' for Somalia? -- BBC
INTERVIEW-Somalia peacekeepers need more power-EU official -- Reuters
Somali rebels vow more attacks against peacekeepers -- Canadian Press
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