By Zakariye Hassan - Reporter
MOGADISHU, Somalia (Dawan Africa) – Somalia’s Ministry of Defence said on Friday it had detained individuals seen in a video circulating on social media showing people wearing Somali military uniforms engaging in what it described as unacceptable conduct involving the flag of the United States.
In a statement, the ministry said the behaviour was inconsistent with the values, discipline and professionalism of the Somali National Army and did not represent the position of either the Ministry of Defence or the Federal Government of Somalia.
The ministry said an investigation has been launched to establish the circumstances surrounding the incident and determine appropriate disciplinary and legal action against those involved.
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It did not provide details on the number of individuals detained or the nature of the incident beyond describing the conduct as unacceptable.
The ministry reaffirmed Somalia’s longstanding security partnership with the United States, saying the cooperation between the two countries has played a key role in the fight against Al-Shabaab and ISIS, as well as in strengthening Somalia’s security institutions.
It also reiterated its respect for the people and flag of the United States and reaffirmed its commitment to the enduring partnership between the two nations.