Uganda begins withdrawing troops from Somalia after two decades
Uganda has started pulling its troops out of Somalia, where it has had forces since 2007 as part of an African Union mission.
Uganda has begun withdrawing its troops from Somalia, BBC News and Deutsche Welle reported on Monday. The deployment lasted about 20 years.
Uganda was the first country to send troops to the African Union mission set up in 2007 to stabilise Somalia, the BBC reports.
Deutsche Welle says the troops first deployed in 2007 as part of an international military coalition fighting Islamic insurgents. It reports that the mission has come under growing pressure since the United States decided to withdraw funding.
The reports do not say how many troops are leaving or how long the withdrawal will take.
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- BBC NewsUganda begins withdrawing troops from Somalia after 20 yearsMon, Nov 2, 3:55 AM EST
- Deutsche WelleUganda begins withdrawing troops from Somalia after two decadesMon, Nov 2, 7:19 AM EST
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