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2006-10-16 Africa Horn

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Posted by Steve White 2006-10-16 00:00|| || Front Page|| [4 views since 2007-05-07] Top

#1 There are two main routes from the sea to Ethiopia that are passable by heavy vehicles. The Somali "capital" sits astride one of them.

What you are seeing are movements by the Ethiopian forces to keep the Islamists pushed back from their border. They would rather prevent contact, but if it happens, it will be in Somalia and not at the border.

Central Command has a fairly robust presence in Djibouti in CJTF - Horn of Africa and these troops have been performing civil affairs duties throughout the region, including in Ethiopia. It would not be much of a stretch to assume that other sorts of work are being done as well.

In addition, the French have a sizeable unit of the Foreign Legion in Djibouti.

Posted by Chuck Simmins">Chuck Simmins 2006-10-16 08:45|| http://northshorejournal.org]">[http://northshorejournal.org] 2006-10-16 08:45|| Front Page Top

#2 Chuck, I looked at the map and see the first route (from Mog to Baidoa to Dolo), I guess, but I don't see the other -- which is it?

Posted by Steve White">Steve White 2006-10-16 14:00|| 2006-10-16 14:00|| Front Page Top

#3 Through Giohar and Beledweyne.

God, I never thought I'd be typing that.

Counterterrorism Blog 07/03/2006

Posted by Chuck Simmins">Chuck Simmins 2006-10-16 16:10|| http://northshorejournal.org]">[http://northshorejournal.org] 2006-10-16 16:10|| Front Page Top

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