SouthWest State Refutes distortion on Ethiopian Troop Withdrawal from SomaliaBAIDOA, Somalia - The SouthWest State Ministry of Internal Security has publicly addressed and refuted claims made by Hussein Moalim, the National Security Advisor to the Somali President, regarding the role of Ethiopian troops in the post-African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) mission. Moalim, who announced the withdrawal of Ethiopian troops by December 2024, has been met with strong opposition from the SouthWest State Ministry. The SouthWest State Ministry's stance against Moalim's remarks underscores the complex security dynamics currently at play in Somalia, both during the transition period following the withdrawal of ATMIS troops and in the aftermath of this significant development. Ethiopian troops control large swathes of territory in Somalia, mainly in the Bay and Bakool regions under Southwest State. As the situation continues to evolve, the impact of this dispute between the SouthWest State and the Somali government on the broader security landscape in Somalia remains to be seen.

Source: Ethiopian News June 02, 2024 14:17 UTC