Uganda begins pulling troops out of Somalia

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Uganda has started a phased withdrawal of its roughly 4,500 troops from Somalia, ending an almost two-decade deployment. The first soldiers left at the end of October, and all will return home by the end of 2027.

Published
9 Nov 2026 · 02:15 UTC
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Source: theweek.com

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