Angola Press Agency (Luanda)

Southern Africa: SADC Stand-By Troops Start Dolphin Exercises' 'Real Test'

12 September 2009

Loahtla — Soldiers of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) known as Stand-by Brigade entered early Saturday the "real test" of the Dolphin Phase III Military Exercises.

The "real test" consists in the combat of fictitious armed rebellion holding the president of the Republic of "Lohatla" hostage, in an attempt to seize power in that country.

Angola as a SADC member country is attending the exercises with contingent of the Armed Forces (FAA), of the National Police and civilians.

These exercises will be followed by a training programme for police officers from the community member states, focusing on restoring of order and stability in the "Republic" of Loahtla, and overcome unrest such as looting and violence.

Angola's National Police are attending with public order, riot and VIP protection personeel, under the command of David Cabaca.

The Stand-by Brigade was officially created on August 17, 2007, during the 27th session of the SADC heads of State and Government, held in Lusaka, Zambia.

Tagged: Angola, Arms and Armies, Central Africa, Conflict, Southern Africa, Southern Africa

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