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Uganda begins phased withdrawal of peacekeepers from Somalia

Ugandan troops are beginning a phased return under an agreement with Somalia; the full withdrawal is expected by the end of 2027.

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Source: The Washington Post / AP · Original report: 2026-11-02
Uganda begins phased withdrawal of peacekeepers from Somalia
African Union soldiers near a checkpoint in Mogadishu, Somalia — file photo. · Photo: Farah Abdi Warsameh/AP via The Washington Post

The Washington Post, carrying an Associated Press report, says the first cohort of Ugandan troops has returned home. Uganda’s military said the withdrawal follows a bilateral agreement with Somali authorities.

Ugandan forces have served in the African Union mission in Somalia since 2007. Military authorities say thousands remain deployed and the withdrawal is expected to be completed by the end of 2027.

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This report is a summary prepared by Sky ABC Radio. Information may develop after publication.

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