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Somalia's Southwest State opposes federal government's plan to withdraw Ethiopian troops by 2024
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    Sunday June 2, 2024

    Baidoa (HOL) - The Southwest regional state administration has opposed the federal government's plan to withdraw Ethiopian troops from the country by the end of 2024, when the AMIS mission officially ends in December.

    The regional state's Ministry of Security said on its X (formerly Twitter) account that the Southwest administration is monitoring individuals who are misleading the public about the work of the Ethiopian army in the state.

    "The Ethiopian troops under ATMIS mission have a difficult task. We thank them for their participation in the peacekeeping operation, and they will continue to stay and play their role in the region," stated the Ministry of Security of the Southwest.

    Somalia's National Security Advisor, Hussein Sheikh Ali, stated on Saturday that the Somali government cannot and will not consider Ethiopia an ally in advancing peace and security in the region as long as Ethiopia continues to violate Somalia's sovereignty and territorial integrity.

    Hussein Sheikh Ali also confirmed that new troops from Djibouti, Kenya, Uganda, and Burundi will arrive in Somalia after the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) exits the country. He emphasized that Ethiopian troops will not be part of the AU-led forces operating in the country once the ATMIS mission ends.

    Diplomatic relations between Ethiopia and Somalia have deteriorated significantly since January 1, when Ethiopia signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Somaliland administration. The agreement allows Ethiopia sea access and a military base in exchange for potential recognition of Somaliland.

     





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