Al-Shabaab, the jihadist group seeking to topple Somalia’s government, quickly claimed responsibility, underscoring its relentless campaign of violence across the country. Somalia’s security quagmireSince 2007, successive AU peacekeeping missions have led combat operations against al-Shabaab on the ground, working with US and Turkish air support to help hold liberated areas. Partly through ATMIS, and partly through bilateral agreements with Somalia’s federal government, Ethiopia has 8,000-10,000 troops deployed in central and southern Somalia. Egypt’s and Somalia’s respective relations with Ethiopia have soured in recent years, bringing their own security cooperation closer together. The consequences of brinkmanshipEgypt’s and Somalia’s deteriorating relations with Ethiopia could have two dangerous ramifications for the fight against al-Shabaab.
Source: Ethiopian News November 07, 2024 21:19 UTC