Uganda begins Somalia troop withdrawal
Uganda's military started pulling out troops deployed under bilateral agreements, with all forces to leave by end of 2027.
Uganda has started withdrawing its troops from Somalia under bilateral agreements with the federal government, UPDF spokesman Chris Magezi announced Monday.
The first group of Ugandan soldiers has already returned home, and the complete withdrawal of forces deployed bilaterally will occur within days, Magezi stated.
All Ugandan forces, including those with the African Union mission, will be out of Somalia by the close of 2027, allowing Somali forces to take full security control.
Why it mattersUganda's military withdrawal will transfer full security responsibility to Somali Armed Forces.