The government of Somalia is planning to bring in foreign troops to replace ATMIS, which is about to expire at the end of this year, according to Hussein Sheikh Ali, the National Security Adviser.
Hussein Sheikh Ali said that the negotiations about the form and where these forces are coming from are going on, as they may be part of the former ATMIS forces.
The troops that will arrive will be tasked with protecting the important places in the capital.
However, these forces will not participate in operations against Al Shabaab.
The planned forces, whose number is said to be 3,000 to 8,000 soldiers, are expected to operate in Somalia for a period of 12 months, based on the security situation in the country.
The national security adviser highlighted the need for these forces to protect critical infrastructure, such as airports.
He said that they may work on behalf of the African Union, although their arrival has not yet been officially announced.
