MOGADISHU (Somaliguardian) – Somalia’s authorities stays steadfast in its demand for the expulsion of Ethiopian troops from the nation and their barring from the upcoming African Union peacekeeping mission, AUSSOM, which is slated to start operations in January of subsequent 12 months, Caasimada On-line information web site reported on Monday.
Officers from the Somali authorities, as reported by the information web site, reiterated Mogadishu’s unwavering dedication to excluding Ethiopian troops from AUSSOM and intension to boost this demand in forthcoming discussions with worldwide companions concerning the transition to the brand new mission.
Somali officers beforehand vowed that no Ethiopian soldier will stay on the nation’s soil after the expiration of their mandate with the African Union Transition Mission on the finish of this 12 months, except Addis Ababa withdraws its contentious sea entry settlement with Somaliland beforehand.
President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has just lately wrapped up a week-long tour of all ATMIS troop-contributing nations, excluding Ethiopia, the place he held discussions with their leaders on supporting the inclusion of Egyptian troops within the upcoming mission to succeed the departing Ethiopian forces.
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