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Former National Security Adviser Warns Somalia’s Survival Could Depend on African Union Troops
Mogadishu (WDN) – A stark warning from Somalia’s former National Security Adviser has reignited concerns over the country’s security future, as uncertainty grows over the eventual withdrawal of African Union peacekeeping forces. Hussein Moallin, who previously served as Somalia’s National Security Adviser, cautioned that the departure of the African Union Support and Stabilizatio
Hussein Moallin, Somalia's former National Security Adviser, warns that the country's survival may depend on the continued presence of African Union troops amid concerns over their potential withdrawal.
What was announced
- Moallin cautions that the departure of African Union peacekeeping forces could risk Somalia's fragile state institutions.
- He emphasizes that Al-Shabaab remains capable of exploiting any security vacuum created by the withdrawal of AUSSOM.
- Moallin's views contrast with the Federal Government's claim that Somali forces are becoming self-reliant in national security.
Context
The warning comes as uncertainty grows regarding the future of African Union peacekeeping forces in Somalia.
“If African Union forces leave, we can only pray to God. I believe the very survival of the Somali state could depend on their continued presence.”
Why this matters: This issue is critical for Somali readers as it directly impacts the nation's security and stability amid ongoing threats from Al-Shabaab.
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Mogadishu (WDN) – A stark warning from Somalia’s former National Security Adviser has reignited concerns over the country’s security future, as uncertainty grows over the eventual withdrawal of African Union peacekeeping forces.
Hussein Moallin, who previously served as Somalia’s National Security Adviser, cautioned that the departure of the African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM) could place the country’s fragile state institutions at unprecedented risk, warning that Al-Shabaab remains capable of exploiting any major security vacuum.
“If African Union forces leave, we can only pray to God. I believe the very survival of the Somali state could depend on their continued presence,” Hussein Moallin said. His remarks come at a time when Al-Shabaab continues to control significant swaths of rural territory across southern and central Somalia, despite years of military campaigns by Somali forces supported by international partners.
Hussein Moallin
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