Peacekeepers plan to take over bases near Somalia’s capital as Ugandan troops withdraw
Mogadishu, Somalia (AP) — The African Union peacekeeping mission intends to assume control of four bases near the capital as Ugandan troops withdraw, according to a letter from the AU mission to the U.N. support office in Somalia, obtained by The Associated Press. The bases, located in Barawe, Bariire, Awdheegle, and Bulonagad, are strategically important for safeguarding Mogadishu.
Ugandan forces, which have been stationed in Somalia since 2007, plan to depart by the end of 2027. Ugandan officials did not specify the reason for the immediate withdrawal of the bilateral troops. The peacekeepers are scheduled to replace Ugandan soldiers in November during routine rotations.
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