Somalia: Ethiopia to Send Peacekeepers to Somalia

Addis Ababa — Prime Minister Meles Zenawi said that Ethiopia will send peacekeeping forces to the newly established Somalia if a request comes from the African Union (AU).

"As you know, Ethiopia has already sent peacekeeping forces to some other African countries on AU's request. So, if there will be a request from AU, we will consider positively to send peacekeeping forces to Somalia," Meles said.

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