On Friday, December 4, 2020
US President Donald Trump has issued an order
Withdraw most troops from Somalia
However, this decision and order
This does not include the military forces that still support local forces.
In the African region
But if there is an order for more than 700 soldiers,
Withdraw from Somalia
Gather to support the forces and spread out to monitor the area.
In neighboring countries
The main points of the announcement from the Pentagon are as follows:
"The President of the United States has issued an order directing the United States Department of Defense
and the Africa Regional Operations Command Center is handling the movement.
Both personnel, military equipment and base camps
Leaving Somalia to be completed within the first quarter of 2021"
And also added that
"While we have decided to restructure our workforce, this does not mean that
We have ignored the unrest in the area and our policy has not changed."
"We remain committed to monitoring and responding to anything that could pose a threat to
Our country, while maintaining peace and order
and support local forces to reduce the chances of other armed groups forming."
The above message is a message from the Pentagon.
Even though the United States has withdrawn its forces from Somalia,
But with friendship and to build trust
Ensuring safety for partners in the African region
And the Somali government, the United States continues to provide support.
Countering the terrorist group Al-Shabaab
Related news also reported that
Acting Secretary of Defense Christopher Miller
Transfer and travel to inspect personnel.
In Mogadishu, the capital of Somalia.
Countries surrounding the Horn of Africa and other countries in the Middle East
According to the schedule of the Minister of Defense
It is the transfer of personnel to Kenya and Djibwauti.
To facilitate the operations of US and allied forces in the area.
And it can still maintain pressure on terrorist groups in Somalia.
Not long ago in early November 2020
CIA field operative and former SEAL Team 6
Michael Goodboe died in Gandershe.
Somalia, 48 kilometers southwest of the capital, Mogadishu.
While operating with the Danab, Somali's special operations force.
Intelligence reports indicate that the leader of the terrorist group Al-Shabaab is hiding in the village.
With the familiarity of the area, Somali special operations forces
Lead a US special operations team to raid the area.
But at the same time, forces are being sent into the area by helicopter.
Both task forces were heavily attacked together with
Al-Shabaab terrorists use car bombs to cause widespread damage
As a result, Goodbo died during the mission, and the capture was aborted.
Somali people are suffering from unrest in their country.
Since 2006, US military personnel have provided intelligence and detection support.
and can identify some of the leaders of terrorist groups
Meanwhile, Somali forces have driven out al-Shabaab.
Successfully reached major cities
However, the leaders of the terrorist group Al-Shabaab
Some of the remaining ones continue to spread their power, taking control of small towns or villages.
The rural areas of Somalia are preserved.
And the source confirmed that al-Shabab had received support.
Join hands with Al-Qaeda since 2012
Many military officers remain concerned about this personnel reshuffle because
Somali government must step up as frontline counter-insurgency
Al-Shabab and Al-Qaeda from both groups
But at the same time, the United States has decided to open the US embassy.
In Somalia, after being closed for more than 30 years.
Somalia's government will elect new parliamentarians and a new president.
In December-January, which increases the anxiety even more.
Because there was a threatening broadcast from Al-Shabab that they would definitely disrupt the elections.
Source: https://sofrep.com/news/president-trump-orders-withdrawal-of-us-troops-from-somalia/
Article: PRESIDENT TRUMP ORDERS WITHDRAWAL OF US TROOPS FROM SOMALIA
Original news writer: STEVE BALESTRIERI
Translated by: Thithat Rinchai on December 7, 2020