Uganda has begun withdrawing its troops from Somalia, marking a change in the role of one of the mission’s longest-standing contributors.
Uganda was the first country to provide troops to the African Union mission set up in 2007 to support efforts to stabilise Somalia. Its forces have been part of the international-backed presence in the country since the mission was established.
The supplied information does not give details of the number of troops involved, the timetable for the withdrawal or the reasons behind the decision. It also does not specify how the move will affect the wider African Union mission.
Further details about the withdrawal and the future deployment in Somalia have not been provided.