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Uganda says it has started withdrawing troops from Somalia
The first cohort has already returned home as Somalia prepares to take more responsibility for internal security, officials said.
- On Monday, Uganda began a phased withdrawal of its troops from Somalia, following a bilateral agreement with the Federal Government of Somalia.
- Forces first deployed in 2007 under African Union mandates, playing a critical role in driving the Qaeda-linked Shabaab insurgency out of Mogadishu.
- The first contingent of 109 Uganda People's Defence Forces soldiers returned home on Friday; Uganda maintains about 4,500 personnel under the African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia and 2,000 under bilateral arrangements.
- An AUSSOM letter warned the withdrawal could leave the Lower Shabelle region vulnerable to attacks, while Somali State Minister for Foreign Affairs Ali Omar noted "Things are not dire now," though sudden departure could create problems.
- All forces are expected to depart by the end of 2027 as Somalia assumes responsibility for its own security, coinciding with the closure of the United Nations Transitional Assistance Mission in Somalia on Saturday.
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C 42%
R 16%
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