The African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) has reasserted its unwavering commitment to providing steadfast support for the ongoing military offensive led by Somalia against the Al Shabaab group.
ATMIS said in a statement, This assistance is intended to ensure the establishment of lasting peace and security within Somalia, with the timeline of ATMIS’s exit set for December 2024.
The Force Commander of ATMIS has articulated that the mission’s core focus revolves around bolstering the capabilities of the Somalia Security Forces (SSF) to effectively assume the mantle of the country’s security responsibilities, as ATMIS takes gradual steps towards its troop withdrawal.
The completion of the initial phase of troop reduction, concluded in June, saw ATMIS withdraw 2000 personnel while transferring control of six Forward Operating Bases, in strict adherence to the mandates outlined in UN Security Council Resolutions 2628 and 2670 of 2022.
Working in conjunction with the United Nations and the Federal Government of Somalia (FGS), ATMIS has successfully concluded a comprehensive technical assessment of the initial phase’s outcomes. The mission is now in the process of preparing for the subsequent withdrawal of an additional 3000 troops
By xamse
August 31, 2023
