The African Union Transitional Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) has completed the transfer of 21 military bases to the Somali National Army. This marks the official completion of the three-phase withdrawal process of international troops.
On Thursday, the mission confirmed the withdrawal of 9,000 troops, setting the stage for a new UN-backed African Union peacekeeping mission in Somalia. The operational base of Burgavo, in the state of Jubaland, is the last to be handed over to the Somali army, located 530 kilometers from Mogadishu.
This base, controlled by the Kenyan army, was crucial in the fight against Al-Shabaab and in securing the Burgavo-Ras Kamboni supply route. The new AU mission, focused on support and stabilization, is due to begin in January.
This transfer is a significant step for Somalia to take charge of its security, despite inter-clan violence and climate challenges. Disputes over grazing land have displaced thousands of people, severely disrupting communities.
Furthermore, several regions did not receive the expected precipitation. These factors further complicate the humanitarian situation in the devastated country. The information is translated from English by Mourad Belhaj.
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