STORY: Beletweyne youths resolve to work with

AMISOM and Somali security forces to enhance

security
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DATELINE: 16/APRIL/2017, BELEDWEYNE, SOMALIA

SHOT LIST:

1. Wide shot, participants who were present during the Peace and
Security forum
2. Med shot, participants who were present during the Peace and
Security forum
3. Close up, high ranking officials who were present during the
Peace and Security forum
4. Wide shot, participants who were present during the Peace and
Security forum
5. Med shot, participants who were present during the Peace and
Security forum
6. Close up, participants who were present during the Peace and
Security forum
7. SOUNDBITE: (SOMALI) SADIK OMAR ARTE, MEMBER OF
HIRAN YOUTH ASSOCIATION.

We had a forum in Beletweyne the last two days attended by a hundred

youths. The forum was of high significance to the youth. It was about
security, collaboration with the administration and the role the youth can
play in peace. As an outcome we agreed to strengthen the collaboration
between AMISOM, Hiiraan administration and the youth so as to intensify
security. The security and stability here is due to the collaboration between
the youth and security agencies. Now everybody can move in the town
anytime without fear.

8. Wide shot, participants who were present during the Peace and
Security Forum
9. Med shot, participants who were present during the Peace and
Security Forum
 10. Close up, a participant writes down some notes during the
Peace and Security Forum
11. SOUNDBITE: (SOMALI) ABDIKANI ABDULLAHI,
HIRSHABELLE YOUTH AND SPORTS MINISTER.

AMISOM, our brothers, when they first came to Beletweyne there were a
lot of roadblocks; they removed these roadblocks, strengthened security,
they have also taken lions share in helping the community during the
seasonal floods. I see AMISOM as brothers and not people far from us.
Speaking on behalf of HirShabelle administration, we are very happy with
their help in the region. AMISOM troops have also helped HirShabelle
administration during this drought. Their role is not only limited to security
but have also taken part in rebuilding roads, encouraging interaction
among communities, restoration of governance and facilitating
reconciliation among clans.

12. Wide shot, participants who were present during the Peace and
Security forum
13. Med shot, participants who were present during the Peace and
Security forum
14. Close up, participants who were present during the Peace and
Security forum
15. Med shot, Abdikani Abdullahi, HirShabelle Youth and Sports
Minister
16. Close up, Abdikani Abdullahi, HirShabelle Youth and Sports
Minister
17. SOUNDBITE: (SOMALI) SAADA ABDIKARIM, A
PARTICIPANT.

The interaction between AMISOM and us, the

community, youth and the region as a whole is great.
When they first came, we were living in desperate
conditions. There was curfew in the town; it would only
open at 11 oclock. They have been very supportive.

18. Wide shot, participants who were present during the Peace and
Security Forum
19. Med shot, participants who were present during the Peace and
Security Forum
20. Close up, a participant who was present during the Peace and
Security forum

Beletweyne youths resolve to work with AMISOM and Somali security

forces to enhance security
Beletweyne, 16 April 2017- Youths in Beletwayne have resolved to work
closely with the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) and Somali
security forces to improve security in the region.

The resolution was made last Friday during a two-day conference organized
by Hiran Youth, an umbrella youth organization in collaboration with
HirShabelle administration.

The meeting, which attracted over 100 participants from the five districts that
form Hiiraan region, discussed the role of the youth role in ensuring peace
and security in Somalia and the importance of their collaboration with security
agencies.

Sadik Omar Arte, a member of Hiran Youth, welcomed the meeting,

describing the resolution to work closely with security forces as important for
peace and stability of Somalia.

It was about security, collaboration with the administration and the role youth
can take in ensuring peace. As an outcome, we agreed to strengthen the
collaboration between AMISOM, Hiraan administration and the youth so as to
intensify security. The security and stability here is due to the collaboration
between the youth and the security agencies, Mr. Arte said.

HirShabelle Youth and Sports Minister Abdikani Abdullahi also applauded the
role played by AMISOM not only in ensuring security but also in tackling
challenges such as seasonal floods and the ongoing drought.

AMISOM troops have helped HirShabelle administration during this drought.

Their role is not only limited to security but have also taken part in
constructing roads, encouraging interaction among communities, restoration
of governance and facilitating reconciliation among clans, he said.

Saadia Abdikarim, one of the participants echoed the Ministers sentiments,

saying AMISOM had brought positive changes in the region.

The interaction between AMISOM and us, the community, youth and the
region as a whole is great. When they first came, we were living in desperate
conditions. There was curfew in the town; it would only open at 11 oclock.
They have been very supportive.

The Deputy Governor for Security and Political Affairs, Hiiraan region, Ahmed
Fodade, also attended the meeting.
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