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African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia

African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia
Hawlgalka Taageerada iyo Xasilinta Midowga Afrika ee Soomaaliya
LeadersHead of AUSSOM Ambassador Mohamed El-Amine Souef
Dates of operation1 January 2025 – present
HeadquartersMogadishu
Active regionsCentral and southern Somalia
Allies Somalia
Opponents Al-Shabaab
Battles and warsSomali Civil War
Preceded by
ATMIS

The African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM) will serve as the African Union's new peacekeeping and stabilization operation in Somalia.[1] Succeeding the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS), that operated from 2022 to 2024, AUSSOM began on 1 January 2025 and is headed by Mohamed El Amine.[2]

  1. ^ "AU Launches New Somalia Mission Amid Rising Rivalry and Funding Challenges". hornobserver.com. 2024-08-08. Retrieved 2024-10-27.
  2. ^ "AUSSOM takes over security operations in Somalia". Hiiraan Online. 1 January 2025. Retrieved 2025-01-01.

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