- Nathan Mugisha
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Nathan Mugisha Allegiance Uganda Service/branch Uganda People's Defence Force Rank Major General Commands held Commander of AMISOM
4th Division UPDFBattles/wars Battle of Mogadishu (2010– Nathan Mugisha is a Major General in Uganda People's Defence Force and was the third commander of AMISOM.
Before taking the command of AMISOM he was commandant of the Jinja-based Senior Command and Staff College Kimaka.[1]
AMISOM
Nathan Mugisha replaced Francis Okello as commander of AMISOM on 7 July 2009.[2]
Under his command AMISOM repelled the "Ramadan Offensive" launched by al-Shabaab in during August 2010. In February and March 2011 they made significant progress in Mogadishu during the "Anti-insurgence offensive" and controlled approximately 50 % of the city after the offensive.
Deputy Ambassador
On 15 June 2011 he was appointed deputy Ugandan Ambassador to Somalia.[3]
References
- ^ "New AMISOM commander for Somalia: Maj. Gen. Nathan Mugisha". newvision.com. July 7, 2009. http://insidesomalia.org/200907071481/News/Aid/New-AMISOM-commander-for-Somalia-Maj.-Gen.-Nathan-Mugisha.html. Retrieved March 26, 2011.
- ^ "New AMISOM commander for Somalia: Maj. Gen. Nathan Mugisha". newvision.com. July 7, 2009. http://insidesomalia.org/200907071481/News/Aid/New-AMISOM-commander-for-Somalia-Maj.-Gen.-Nathan-Mugisha.html. Retrieved March 26, 2011.
- ^ http://www.xogta.com/2011/06/15/new-amisom-commander-promoted-to-major-general/
Military offices Preceded by
Major General Francis OkelloCommander of AMISOM
7 July 2009 - 15 June 2011Succeeded by
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