Ethiopian Troops Join AU Force in Somalia

Ethiopian troops have officially joined the African Union mission in Somalia known as AMISOM, giving a boost to the security force as it continues to battle against al-Shabab militants.  Ethiopian soldiers have served a critical role securing areas in the west of the country, acting independent of the AU mission.   After operating two years on their own to fight al-Shabab, more than 4,000 Ethiopian troops will now operate under the AMISOM mandate backed by the United...

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