Why it matters
A change in the mission’s forces could affect security efforts against al-Shabab in Somalia. The supplied reports do not detail the effect on U.S. personnel, policy or security interests.
SECURITY & DEFENSE • SOMALIA
Uganda begins withdrawing troops from Somalia
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Uganda has begun withdrawing troops from Somalia, where its forces have served in the African Union mission since 2007. Reports cite pressure on the mission after a U.S. funding decision, but do not specify the withdrawal’s size or timeline.
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