NewzSomali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has formally requested the withdrawal of African Union (AU) peacekeepers from Somalia. The president stated that the Somali government is now prepared to assume full responsibility for the nation's security apparatus, marking a significant shift in the country's defense strategy.
This request follows nearly two decades of international military presence aimed at countering Al-Shabaab militants. The move signals a transition toward domestic control over security operations as the government seeks to establish independent authority over its national defense.
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