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The president of the United States, Donald Trump, seeks to reduce the number of his forces present in most countries, such as Iraq, Europe and Afghanistan, and finally Trump, to his main advisers, expressed his desire to withdraw the American forces from Somalia, in an effort to embody his previous electoral promises.
According to informed sources, Trump’s desire is part of the race to return to the White House, which is preparing to run, and fulfill its electoral commitments to bring the soldiers home, at a time when Somalia continues to be the target of attacks. of terrorists loyal to “Al Qaeda”.
In a report, Bloomberg reported that the Pentagon began formulating plans for Trump, including ongoing discussions between security adviser Robert O’Brien, Defense Secretary Mark Esper and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Mark Milley.
For his part, the President of Somalia, Muhammad Abdullah Farmajo, in a telephone statement to “Bloomberg”, expressed his wish that the US forces remain.
He also expressed his belief that Somalia is about to defeat the extremist youth movement, with the help of Washington.
“We really appreciate the support of the United States, and we are grateful for what they did,” he said, adding, “I would like the forces to remain until the job is 100 percent complete,” referring to the complete removal of al- Shabaab.
According to Bloomberg, Trump’s desire to withdraw his country’s forces from Somalia has caused unrest among US officials, amid warnings that this leaves a void that the militant youth movement can fill.
While US Command Africa spokeswoman Kelly Cahalan declined to discuss the future state of the forces, but said the United States “remains committed to working with Somalia and its international partners to promote long-term regional stability in the United States. country “, according to the same source.
The terror group continues to carry out suicide bombings and attacks in Somalia, despite being the target of repeated US drone strikes.
According to data from the US military command in Africa, “AFRICOM”, Washington has deployed between 650 and 800 soldiers in Somalia, including special forces that help train the Somali army.
