Jul 23 (Jowhar.com) – The Ethiopian government has submitted an official request to the Somali government for permission and permission to enter the Hiran region, especially the Mahaas district where Ethiopian troops are stationed, especially ATMIS.
The Ethiopian forces that arrived in Mahaas will escort about 500 soldiers who will leave the country later this month, the departure is part of the plan to reduce the ATMIS force.
Ethiopia has sent troops to farewell its troops in Somalia, and it has gone the right way as shown in the official request sent by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to the government of Ethiopia, a copy of which we have received, but we have not been given permission to do so. make it known.
The Somali government has not yet responded to the Ethiopian request for permission to enter the Hiran region, but sources indicate that discussions are ongoing between the two countries. The presence of Ethiopian troops in Somalia has been a contentious issue, with some Somalis calling for their withdrawal due to concerns about sovereignty and national security.
Meanwhile, the Ethiopian government has reiterated its commitment to working with the Somali government to ensure stability and security in the region. The planned withdrawal of Ethiopian troops from Somalia is seen as a step towards fulfilling this commitment, but the process is expected to be gradual and carefully coordinated to avoid any potential security vacuum.
As the situation continues to evolve, both Ethiopia and Somalia are facing complex challenges in the region. The outcome of the discussions between the two governments will be crucial in determining the future of their relationship and the security dynamics in the Horn of Africa.