New Somali President Welcomes Return of US Troops

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U.S. forces have been working for years with Somali forces in their efforts to contain al-Shabab. But in December 2020, former President Donald Trump ordered about 750 troops to withdraw. The decision, however, became increasingly unpopular with U.S.-Somali officials. Somalia's newly elected president is welcoming word of the return.

2 months ago·Mogadisho, Somalia

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