The African Union ATMIS command has said that the Eel Eeglow base in the Middle Shabelle region has been handed over to the Somali government forces, while the African Union mission is increasing the withdrawal of its forces from Somalia.
It is the last ATMIS military base to be transferred to government forces, and it is the third base to be transferred during the third phase of ATMIS reduction.
The El-Ceeglow base, which has been occupied by Atmis Burundi forces since 2019, is guarded from the main roads of Mogadishu and Jowhar and the surrounding areas, and the roads designated for operations, which are mostly used by vehicles to support military operations and operations. humanity. .
The withdrawal of ATMIS troops continues as the African Union Peace and Security Council (AUPSC) has called for an approach to security in Somalia to avoid a security vacuum.
The African Union Peace Committee has largely supported Somalia’s request in May to reduce the number of ATMIS troops expected to leave the country in June.
