Somalia Demands Withdrawal of Ethiopian Forces Unless North Western of Somalia Port Agreement Is Canceled, Official Declares
In the volatile landscapes of Somalia, over 3,000 Ethiopian troops are deployed as part of the expansive African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS). They confront al Shabaab insurgents who dominate extensive areas of the region. Additionally, roughly 5,000 to 7,000 Ethiopian soldiers are distributed across various locales under a distinct bilateral accord.
Tension between Mogadishu and Addis Ababa sharply escalated following Ethiopia’s decision to lease a 20 km stretch of shoreline from North Western of Somalia.…