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U.S. Funding for the African Union Somalia Mission
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Where it stands
The United States plans to end its funding for the African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia after December 31, ending a commitment that has totaled more than $1.6 billion since 2007. The reported funding cliff remains ahead; the report does not describe a reversal, replacement, or next step to address the shortfall.
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Update 1
After Dec. 31, America Stops Paying for Somalia's 12,000-Troop Shield
Washington will stop paying for the 12,000-strong AUSSOM force after Dec. 31. Kampala met in late July, but accounts split on whether it found money, a transition, or only more time.
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- No confirmed replacement funding, political agreement, or contingency plan is established in the sources.
History
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Who's involved
People
Hassan Sheikh MohamudSomali removal of president1 report
Muhoozi KainerugabaUgandan army commander1 report
Yoweri MuseveniPresident of Uganda since 19861 report
Places
- KampalaKampala, Uganda1 report
- SomaliaSomalia1 report
- WFP Shedder Refugee Camp monthly ration distribution CentreDr. Sharub house, Sheder, Ethiopia1 report
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