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Uganda announced on Monday that it has begun withdrawing troops from Somalia as part of a phased reduction expected to conclude by the end of 2027. Currently, Uganda deploys around 4,500 soldiers under the African Union mission in Somalia (AUSSOM). The withdrawal, which initially affects forces deployed under a separate bilateral arrangement with Somalia, has raised concerns among AU officials and Somali authorities about potential security vulnerabilities, particularly in the Lower Shabelle region where al-Shabaab remains active.

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Uganda has started withdrawing its troops from Somalia after nearly two decades of deployment. The first group of 109 Ugandan People's Defence Forces (UPDF) soldiers left the capital, Mogadishu, on Friday, according to an announcement by Uganda's army chief, Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba. The withdrawal began under a bilateral arrangement between Uganda and Somalia, with Chris Magezi, acting UPDF spokesperson, confirming that troops are being pulled out in phases. This process will conclude by the end of 2027. However, while Uganda is withdrawing its forces from the African Union-mandated AU Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM), it remains involved in other security operations with Somalia.

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