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Uganda begins withdrawing troops from Somalia after two decades

BBCUganda begins withdrawing troops from Somalia after two decades
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Uganda has started pulling its military personnel out of Somalia, concluding a deployment that began in 2007. According to the BBC, the nation originally sent these forces as the initial contributor to the African Union mission formed to bring stability to the region. DW adds that the troops were part of an international coalition fighting Islamic insurgents, and notes that the current reduction follows mounting pressure brought on by a United States decision to cut off funding.

Written by HeadlineShine from 2 outlets' reporting, with AI assistance. Each outlet's own story is listed alongside.

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