Somalia denies requesting Tanzania to mediate withdrawal of Ethiopian troopsMOGADISHU, Somalia - The Federal Republic of Somalia dismissed claims that it intends to have mediation with Ethiopia following a hard stance on the post-ATMIS stay of Ethiopian National Defense Forces (ENDF) in the country, terming the letter making rounds on social media as 'lies'. Hussein Sheikh Ali, the National Security Advisor, had earlier insisted Ethiopian troops were 'unwelcome' in Somalia, adding that 'they must leave once ATMIS mandate expires'. The ministry also asked the media to uphold public trust and accountability while disseminating news. Somalia accuses Ethiopia of violating its territorial integrity and sovereignty contrary to international laws by signing the Red Sea annexation agreement with Somaliland, a breakaway region of Somalia. "Somalia has been elected to the United Nations Security Council for the 2025-2026 term.

Source: Ethiopian News June 08, 2024 09:21 UTC