After the withdrawal of the United States out US President Joe Biden on Monday authorized the redeployment of its forces from war-torn Somalia during Donald Trump’s tenure. of Less than 500 US soldiers in African country.
Before Trump withdrew, the United States had about 700 soldiers in Somalia focused on Helping local forces defeat al-Qaeda-linked al-Shabab terrorists group.
“This is a repositioning of forces already in The theater who travel in And out of Somalia on On an occasional basis, “White House Press secretary Karen Jean-Pierre told reporters. exact number of He was not mentioned in the press conference.
a senior Administration officialspeak on the condition of Anonymity, Biden said he agreed to US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin’s request “to enable a more effective fight against Young “.
And the US Department of Defense (Pentagon) said that the forces will not be like this directly Fight in combat Operations but work on Training, mentoring and equipping Somali forces.
Secretary (Austin) view That was the accidental engagement model Pentagon spokesman John Kirby told reporters that the revised US troop presence would include fewer than 500 US and US troops. official She said.
Young people seeking to drop government and establish itself rule in Somalia. It was Chen A deadly rebellion against The fragile center of the country government for more of holding.
“that it good news To have American soldiers on Colonel Ahmed Sheikh said, “The ground efforts and the fight against terrorism can be resumed.” former Leader of The Dunbar Somali Elite Forces unit, which was trained by US forces. “This will be a huge boost for The new Chief – has big next mission” added.
Former Somali leader Hassan Sheikh Mohamud won chair again in Voting by parliamentarians on Sunday. Somalia has suffered from conflict and clan battles with Strong decentralization government Since autumn of Dictator Mohamed Siad Barre in 1991. government It has little control outside the capital and the CAF unit guards in A green area similar to Iraq.
While the United States had no forces in Somalia since Trump ordered the withdrawal in December 2020, military Sometimes out strikes in The country has troops in nearby countries.
