Ethiopian troops will remain in Somalia major win for abiye Ahmed

[Xaaji Xunjuf]

Federal governmnet to reverse decision on Ethiopian troop withdrawal from new AU mission 

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Thursday December 19, 2024

Mogadishu (HOL) – Somali federal government is set to reverse its earlier decision to exclude Ethiopian troops from the upcoming African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM), according to diplomatic sources. 

Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud recently commended Ethiopian forces for their contributions to Somalia's stability during a ceremony marking the resolution of a year-long diplomatic dispute between the two nations. The dispute stemmed from Ethiopia's controversial memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Somaliland in January, which proposed leasing coastal land for a naval base in exchange for recognizing Somaliland's independence—a move Somalia condemned as infringing on its sovereignty.  

The December 11 agreement, facilitated by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, reaffirmed both nations' commitments to respecting sovereignty, territorial integrity, and international law.  

The African Union Peace and Security Council had previously approved AUSSOM, slated to replace the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) starting January 2025. 

In a significant development, Egypt plans to deploy approximately 10,000 troops to Somalia to replace Ethiopian forces. This shift is seen as part of a broader restructuring of Somalia's security partnerships, aligning with the transition from ATMIS to AUSSOM. 

[maakhiri1]

Maybe they don't have a choice, it is like either way they were staying 

They also helped Madoobe defeat SNA 

We are in wild territory 

[maakhiri1]

It is really strange, HSM bent the knee too quickly, Ethiopia does not mention Ankara declaration 

[Xaaji Xunjuf]

Ethiopia only said it recognises Somalia territorial integrity didn’t the always support that .in the Ankara communique the mou isn’t even mentioned but hassan gave two consesions to Ethiopia their troops can stay and they didn’t have to declare they stopped the mou if hassan was smart he would include qodobka Ethiopia can only deal with the Mogadishu govt on things of national security’s port deals.and diplomatic issues . Now their troops can stay  hassan has to help abiye gets sea acces what ever context that is  and they Ethiopians didnt have to declare that they cancelled the mou . Hassan is a very dumb negotiator. The Ethiopians didn’t have to concede one thing and they get everything 

[maakhiri1]

2 hours ago, Xaaji Xunjuf said:

Ethiopia only said it recognises Somalia territorial integrity didn’t the always support that .in the Ankara communique the mou isn’t even mentioned but hassan gave two consesions to Ethiopia their troops can stay and they didn’t have to declare they stopped the mou if hassan was smart he would include qodobka Ethiopia can only deal with the Mogadishu govt on things of national security’s port deals.and diplomatic issues . Now their troops can stay  hassan has to help abiye gets sea acces what ever context that is  and they Ethiopians didnt have to declare that they cancelled the mou . Hassan is a very dumb negotiator. The Ethiopians didn’t have to concede one thing and they get everything 

Indeed very dumb n weak

[Che -Guevara]

HSM would sell the whole country if he can.