AU Special Representative for Somalia Ambassador Mohamed El-Amine Souef on Wednesday visited Baidoa, Southwest State and commended Ethiopian troops serving with the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS), for their contribution in restoring peace and security in the Horn of Africa country. With your support Somalia has made significant progress in the fight against Al-Shabaab,” said Amb. Under ATMIS Areas of Responsibility, Sector Three encompassing Bay, Bakool and Gedo regions, is manned by Ethiopian troops serving under the AU Peacekeeping mission. The Southwest State President thanked ATMIS and Ethiopia for their unwavering support to peace and stability in Somalia. “Ethiopian troops based here in Baidoa, have worked closely with us to restore security in Southwest State and ensure the safety of our people”, President “Laftagareen said.

Source: Ethiopian News August 10, 2023 12:07 UTC