Afrik: Ethiopia Delays Withdrawal of Forces from Somalia

Ethiopian forces were expected to withdraw from Somalia by the end of the year. But now the African Union says otherwise.

According to Afrik.com, withdrawal of Ethiopian troops in Somalia will not leave until the AU forces leave

The President of the Peace and Security Council of the African Union, who is also the Foreign affairs minister of Zambia, said this past Monday the Ethiopian forces occupying Somalia will remain there at least until the first week of 2009. He added that the Tigres will stay on guard in Somalia to permit the African Union peacekeeping forces receive the necessary reinforcements due to arrive early in 2009.