NR No: 005/2024 Date: 28 April 2024

SHOTLIST: ATMIS salutes Sierra Leone as it celebrates 63 years of

Independence

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DATELINE: 28/APRIL/2024, MOGADISHU, SOMALIA

SHOT LIST:

1. Pan/Wide shot – The Special Representative of the Chairperson of the African Union
Commission (SRCC) for Somalia and Head of ATMIS, Ambassador Mohammed El-
Amine Souef, Deputy ATMIS Police Commissioner, CP Martin Amoru, Deputy Special
Representative of the Chairperson of the African Union Commission (DSRCC) for
Somalia, Sivuyile Thandikhaya Bam, UNSOS Director of Mission Support Qurat-ul -
Ain Sadozai and Head of the African Union Commission Peace Support and
Operations Division (PSOD) Gen. Cheick Dembele stand as Sierra Leone national
anthem is played.
2. Close up – UNSOS Director of Mission Support Qurat-ul-Ain Sadozai stand as Sierra
Leone national anthem is played.
3. Close up – Head of the African Union Commission Peace Support and Operations
Division (PSOD) Gen. Cheick Dembele stands as Sierra Leone national anthem is
played.
4. Close up – Deputy ATMIS Police Commissioner, CP Martin Amoru, Deputy Special
Representative of the Chairperson of the African Union Commission (DSRCC) for
Somalia, Sivuyile Thandikhaya Bam stand as Sierra Leone national anthem is played.

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Snr. Communications Officer or Force Spokesperson
Ms. Gifty Bingley or Lt. Col Said Mwachinalo, Email: atmismediacenter@au-atmis.org
Cell phone: (Somalia) +252 617 682 175/+252 613 665 356; (Nairobi) +254 722 586 005
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5. Close up – Col. Jean Bosco Sibondavyi representing the ATMIS Force Commander
stand as Sierra Leone national anthem is played.
6. Close up – A guest stand as Sierra Leone national anthem is played.
7. Med shot – Guests stand as Sierra Leone national anthem is played.
8. Med shot – Ambassador Souef, CP Amoru and Sadozai stand as Sierra Leone
national anthem is played.
9. Wide shot – Invited guests watching a clip Sierra Leone.
10. SOUNDBITE: (English) Ambassador Mohammed El-Amine Souef, Special
Representative of the Chairperson of the African Union Commission (SRCC) for
Somalia and Head of ATMIS
“I take this opportunity to express thanks and gratitude to the brilliant contingent of
Sierra Leone in the Mission for its commitment and attachment to peace and security
in Somalia. I wish to commend the good work and achievement of the Siera Leone
Formed Police Unit in this Mission, The Sierra Leone contingent has been playing an
important role for peace and security around the African continent within peacekeeping
Mission, and today as a one of the three African countries in the Security Council,
Sierra Leone continues to play an important role in peace, security and stability of this
lovely country.”

11. Wide shot – Officers perform Sierra Leone traditional dance.

12. Close up – Officers perform Sierra Leone traditional dance.
13. SOUNDBITE: (English) Col. Jean Bosco Sibondavyi ATMIS Chief Logistics
Officer
“On this special day and on behalf of the ATMIS military component I extend best
wishes to Sierra Leoneans serving with ATMIS on their 63rd independence anniversary
as they chart a path towards greater peace, security and prosperity.”

14. Wide shot – Invited guests listen to music played on public address system.
15. Close up – Catriona Laing the United Nations Special Representative of the UN
Secretary-General for Somalia and Head of UNSOM watching video clip about Sierra
Leone.
16. Close up – ATMIS officials listening to music played on the public address system.
17. SOUNDBITE: (English) Deputy ATMIS Police Commissioner, CP Martin Amoru
“I want to congratulate all Sierra Leoneans in Somalia serving in various capacities in
Peace support Operations theatre, I recognize your hard work and dedication to the
work and contribution to the peace process in Somalia.”

18. Close up – Invited guests cut a cake.

19. Full shot – Invited guests cut a cake.
20. Wide shot – Officers perform Sierra Leone traditional dance.

For more information please contact:

Snr. Communications Officer or Force Spokesperson
Ms. Gifty Bingley or Lt. Col Said Mwachinalo, Email: atmismediacenter@au-atmis.org
Cell phone: (Somalia) +252 617 682 175/+252 613 665 356; (Nairobi) +254 722 586 005
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ATMIS salutes Sierra Leone as it celebrates 63 years of Independence
Mogadishu, 28 April 2024 – The African Union Transition Mission in Somalia
(ATMIS), has commended Sierra Leone for its immense contribution to peace efforts
in Somalia and the rest of the continent.
The commendations were made during the country’s 63rd Independence Day
celebrations in Mogadishu on Saturday evening. Sierra Leone attained independence
from Britain on 27 April 1961.
The Special Representative of the Chairperson of the African Union Commission
(SRCC) for Somalia, Ambassador Mohammed El-Amine Souef, acknowledged the
selfless commitment of Sierra Leoneans to Somalia’s peacebuilding process.
“I express thanks and gratitude to the brilliant contingent of Sierra Leone in the
Mission for its engagement and commitment to peace and security in Somalia,” said
the SRCC at the event attended by Sierra Leonean peacekeepers and compatriots
working in Somalia with other agencies.
The SRCC described Sierra Leone as a country full of resilience and hope,
overcoming a brutal civil war and a deadly Ebola epidemic to become a key player in
peacekeeping on the continent and the world.
“The Sierra Leone contingent has been playing an important role in peace and security
in the African continent. As one of the three African countries in the Security Council,
Sierra Leone continues to play an important role in maintaining peace, security and
stability in this lovely country,” noted Ambassador Souef.
The Head of the AU Peace Support Operations Division, Gen. Cheick Dembele, who
also graced the occasion, praised Sierra Leoneans for their tenacity and positive
attitude despite the country's challenges.
ATMIS Chief Logistics Officer, Col. Jean Bosco Sibondavyi, hailed Sierra Leone for its
support and peace initiatives in Africa, emphasizing the sacrifices made by the country
in promoting peace and stability in Somalia.
“On this special day and on behalf of the ATMIS military component I extend best
wishes to Sierra Leoneans serving with ATMIS on their 63rd independence anniversary
as they chart a path towards greater peace, security and prosperity,” said Col.
Sibondavyi who represented the Acting Force Commander.
The Deputy ATMIS Police Commissioner, CP Martin Amoru, highlighted Sierra
Leone’s spirit of Pan-Africanism and urged others to emulate the West African country.
“I recognise your hard work and dedication to the peace process in Somalia,” noted
CP Amoru.

For more information please contact:

Snr. Communications Officer or Force Spokesperson
Ms. Gifty Bingley or Lt. Col Said Mwachinalo, Email: atmismediacenter@au-atmis.org
Cell phone: (Somalia) +252 617 682 175/+252 613 665 356; (Nairobi) +254 722 586 005
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Other speakers including top UN representatives recognised the hard work and
dedication of Sierra Leonians serving in Somalia across different organisations and
missions.
Sierra Leone is a Police Contributing Country (PCCs) to ATMIS and has a contingent
of Formed Police Unit personnel in Somalia.

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For more information please contact:

Snr. Communications Officer or Force Spokesperson
Ms. Gifty Bingley or Lt. Col Said Mwachinalo, Email: atmismediacenter@au-atmis.org
Cell phone: (Somalia) +252 617 682 175/+252 613 665 356; (Nairobi) +254 722 586 005
Web: atmis-au.org | Follow Us: Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | YouTube