By Abdi SheikhMOGADISHU (Reuters) - Somalia has kicked out the country's top United Nations official in a decision likely to harm relations with foreign powers backing government attempts to restore stability after decades of turmoil. There was no immediate comment from the U.N. mission which also supports an African Union peacekeeping force fighting al Shabaab. It was driven out of the capital in 2011 but maintains a foothold in some regions including South West. Haysom also detailed the U.N. support to the Somali police force and the South West regional police which includes the payment of stipends to the police. The United Nations is a major backer of Somalia, a country that has lacked strong central government since 1991.

Source: Ethiopian News January 02, 2019 05:15 UTC