UAE President pays tribute to Emirati martyrs

UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has paid tributes to the Emirati troopers who have been martyred in Somalia, stressing their “sacrifices shall never be forgotten”.

Taking to his official social media channels, the UAE chief prolonged his “heartfelt condolences to the families of the heroic Emirati servicemen” for making “the ultimate sacrifice while serving in Somalia”.

“With honour and courage, they dedicated their lives to defending our nation and its values at home and abroad,” Sheikh Mohamed wrote, including,” we pray they may rest in eternal peace”.

I lengthen my heartfelt condolences to the households of the heroic Emirati servicemen who made the last word sacrifice whereas serving in Somalia. With honour and braveness, they devoted their lives to defending our nation and its values at dwelling and overseas. Their sacrifices shall by no means…

— محمد بن زايد (@MohamedBinZayed) February 12, 2024

Three members of the UAE Armed Forces and an officer from the Bahrain Defence Force have been martyred in a terrorist assault in Somalia.