Ugandans start withdrawal from Somalia, US leaves key base
GlobeAlert Desk · curated from Long War Journal · Sub-Saharan Africa
After nearly 20 years in Somalia, Uganda has begun withdrawing its troops from the African Union mission, while US forces have also departed the strategic Baledogle Military Airfield in southern Somalia. The departures could create opportunities for Al Qaeda’s Shabaab to expand its influence amid ongoing political instability in Mogadishu. The post Ugandans start withdrawal from Somalia, US leaves key base appeared first on FDD's Long War Journal.
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