Uganda begins withdrawing troops from Somalia
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Uganda has started pulling its troops out of Somalia after almost 20 years, ending a military presence that began in 2007.
The Ugandan army said on Monday that the first group of troops sent under a bilateral deal with Somalia is already home, with more to follow within days.
All Ugandan forces, including those serving under the African Union mission AUSSOM, are due to leave by the end of 2027, the army said.
About 4,500 Ugandan troops serve in Somalia under the African Union mission, alongside roughly 2,000 deployed through bilateral arrangements, according to the BBC and DW.
A first contingent of 109 soldiers reportedly left Mogadishu on Friday, following an announcement by army chief Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba.
The future of the African Union mission is uncertain after the US ended funding for a UN logistics office it relies on, DW reported.
“After 20 years of a lot of blood and sacrifice, we are handing over security to our Somali brothers”
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