In a recent press conference, Somali Foreign Minister Ahmed MoFiqi expressed strong opposition to Ethiopia's demand for a military presence in Somalia, attributing the collapse of recent talks in Ankara to this insistence.
Mogadishu, Somalia — In a recent press conference, Somali Foreign Minister Ahmed MoFiqi expressed strong opposition to Ethiopia 's demand for a military presence in Somalia , attributing the collapse of recent talks in Ankara to this insistence.
MoFiqi acknowledged the sacrifices made by AU forces, including Ethiopians, in the fight against al-Shabaab but emphasized that this does not justify territorial or maritime claims by Ethiopia."If there's a need for compensation for the bloodshed, it should not involve further bloodshed," he remarked, referencing the potential for future conflicts over sovereignty.
Meanwhile, Ethiopian Foreign Affairs spokesperson Nebiyu Tedla provided insights into Ethiopia's stance on the AUSSOM mission."The final decision on AUSSOM's composition and operational details is pending," Tedla noted, indicating that Ethiopia's participation would be contingent on further analysis and consultation with regional and international partners.
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