The Trump administration in the United States has announced that it will withdraw military units stationed in Somalia in eastern Africa early next year.
It has also been pointed out that withdrawal while extremist organizations are expected to become more active could make the situation in the region even more unstable.
The US Department of Defense announced on the 4th that it will withdraw US troops stationed in Somalia in eastern Africa early next year.
It is estimated that about 700 soldiers of special forces specializing in counter-terrorism operations will be targeted for withdrawal, and the Pentagon has announced that some of them will be relocated to neighboring countries, and "acts in Somalia. We will continue to put pressure on extremist organizations across national borders. "
The Trump administration just announced last month that it would reduce its troops stationed in Afghanistan and Iraq by January 15, five days before the new administration takes office next year.
The media has reported that the withdrawal will also take place during the current administration's term, and President Trump, who is appealing for the withdrawal of US troops stationed abroad, has reiterated that policy.
However, in Somalia, a parliamentary election will be held this month, and a presidential election is scheduled for February next year, and the withdrawal of the U.S. military is expected to intensify the activities of Islamic extremist groups. It has also been pointed out that it can be even more unstable.