During President Ruto’s US state visit on Tuesday, Ruto requested the intervention of the American government to beef up security in the region. Ruto particularly explained that he and the President of Somalia, Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, held a meeting where they both expressed concerns over the withdrawal of forces.
Ruto further revealed that the decision to withdraw the forces was based on a mutual agreement. He also expressed his confidence in the positive change that could be brought about by the US Government’s intervention in peacekeeping efforts.
On May 5, the Somalia Government wrote a letter to the United Nations requesting a swift conclusion to the peacekeeping mission in the country. Interestingly, this development came as a surprise to the global body, as Somalia had previously requested an extension of the mission.
