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Resumption of Second Phase- ATMIS Troop Drawdown in Somalia

The African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) has announced the recommencement of the second phase of troop withdrawal from Somalia in line with UN Security Council Resolution 2710 (2023). Initially paused upon the Federal Government of Somalia’s request, the withdrawal involves 3,000 troops and the transfer of control for eight Forward Operating Bases by December 2023.