The Ethiopian contingent serving as part of the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) was awarded for exceptional service.
Brig. Gen. Besfat Fentie, who commands ATMIS Sector 3 unit, awarded the soldiers who completed their tour of duty in Somalia and are scheduled to return home.
The award ceremony attracted senior ATMIS and Ethiopian National Defense Forces (ENDF) officers.
Abdikadir Haji Ahmed, the Deputy President of Jubband, graced the ceremony, which took place at the Old Airport Forward Operating Base (FOB), Kismayo.