Southwest Somalia calls for inquiry into Ethiopian withdrawals
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Shabellemedia
Authorities in Somalia’s South West State are calling for an international investigation into the alleged withdrawal of Ethiopian troops from positions in the Bay and Bakool regions, where Al-Shabaab is said to have exploited the security vacuum. Local and regional sources also refer to payments linked to the United Arab Emirates to influence commanders, Shabelle Media reports.
Southwest Somalia’s authorities are calling for an investigation into the withdrawal of Ethiopian forces from several strategic positions in the Bay and Bakool regions, Shabelle Media reports. The movements are said to have created security vacuums that Al-Shabaab fighters quickly exploited.
In August, Ethiopian forces officially handed over a military base in Burhakaba to the Somali National Army. Other recent movements are said to have left several towns vulnerable, fuelling regional tensions and concerns among international donors, according to Shabelle Media.
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Summary produced with the help of artificial intelligence tools, under AFREEQUE’s editorial responsibility.
