Uganda begins withdrawing troops from Somalia after two decades of fighting al-Shabab
- Uganda has begun withdrawing its troops from Somalia after nearly two decades of military involvement in the country.
- The first contingent of 109 Uganda People's Defence Forces (UPDF) troops reportedly left the capital, Mogadishu, on Friday, following an announcement by Uganda's army chief, Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba.
- Uganda's acting army spokesperson, Chris Magezi, did not respond to the BBC's request for comment.
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- Uganda has begun withdrawing its troops from Somalia after nearly two decades of military involvement in the country.
- The first contingent of 109 Uganda People's Defence Forces (UPDF) troops reportedly left the capital, Mogadishu, on Friday, following an announcement by Uganda's army chief, Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba.
- Uganda's acting army spokesperson, Chris Magezi, did not respond to the BBC's request for comment.
Sources: BBC News