African Union backs Somalia’s request to pause troop withdrawal for 3 months


The Peace and Security Council (PSC) of the African Union (AU) has endorsed a request by Somalia for a three-month pause in the withdrawal of 3,000 troops stationed in the country, the AU mission said on Thursday.

The PSC, which is the standing decision-making organ of the AU for the prevention, management, and resolution of conflicts, also welcomed the commitment by troop-contributing countries (TCCs) to work with Somalia and partners to secure financial support required for the AU Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS).

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Source: Shabelle Media Network