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EASF Conducts Force Verification in Sudan

The Eastern Africa Standby Force rolled out a verification exercise of Pledged Forces in the Republic of the Sudan on Monday 12th October 2020.

The verification team, led by the Director Brig. Gen. Getachew Shiferaw Fayisa, included The EASF Force Commander Brig. Gen. Vincent Gatama, the Joint Chief of Staff Brig. Gen. PSC Osman Mohamed Abbas Osman and Military Assistant Lt. Col. Edward Onyango.

The Republic of the Sudan has pledged a multidimensional force comprising the military, police and civilians for EASF peace support missions.

In course of the day, the Director made a courtesy call to the Joint Chief of Staff and Deputy Joint Chief of Staff of the Sudanese Armed Forces.

The team also visited the Sudanese Defence Industrial Systems.

Photo Gallery: EASF Conducts Force Verification in Sudan

EASF Director Brig. Gen. Getachew Shiferaw Fayisa and EASF officials visit Sudan Defence Industrial Systems.
The Deputy Joint Chief of Staff of the Sudanese Armed Forces Lt. Gen. Abdallah presents a gift to EASF Director.
The EASF Joint Chief of Staff Brig. Gen. PSC Osman Mohamed Abbas Osman (2nd from left) with Deputy Joint Chief of Staff of the Sudanese Armed Forces Lt. Gen. Abdallah during the courtesy call. On the left is the EASF Force Commander Brig. Gen. Vincent Gatama.
The Deputy Joint Chief of Staff of the Sudanese Armed Forces Lt. Gen. Abdallah presents a gift to Military Assistant Lt. Col. Edward Onyango.
The meeting with the Deputy Joint Chief of Staff of the Sudanese Armed Forces Lt Gen Abdallah comes to a successful conclusion.
EASF Director Brig. Gen. Getachew Shiferaw Fayisa holds a meeting with the Deputy Director of Police Training Authority Maj. Gen. Hagar.
The verification exercise of Pledged Forces in the Republic of the Sudan starts.
The verification exercise of Pledged Forces in the Republic of the Sudan will be concluded on Friday, 16th October 2020.
Some of the participants of the verification exercise of Pledged Forces in the Republic of the Sudan pose for a group photograph during the conduct of the exercise.
EASF Director Brig. Gen. Getachew Shiferaw Fayisa (left) with some EASF officials are briefed by an officer from Sudanese forces.
Officers from Sudan Police showcase their readiness to participate in Peace Support Operations if and when required to do so by the Standby Force.
Some of the officers who have been trained in matters of peace and security take part in the verification exercise.
EASF undertakes verification exercises of pledged capabilities in its Member States from time to time.
The verification of pledged capabilities in Member States ensures that EASF remains ready to address crises in the region at all times if called upon to do so by the African Union.
EASF Director Brig. Gen. Getachew Shiferaw Fayisa presents an EASF publication to a senior officer from Sudan Police.
The verification of Pledged Forces in the Republic of the Sudan was a one week exercise.
The EASF Force Commander Brig. Gen. Vincent Gatama (in green uniform) taking part in the verification exercise of Pledged Forces in the Republic of the Sudan.
Some of the officers who have absorbed training in Peace Support Operations participate in the verification exercise of Pledged Forces in the Republic of the Sudan.
Sudanese officials together with EASF staff pose for a group photograph during the Pledged Forces' verification exercise in the Republic of the Sudan.