Ethiopian Troops Withdraw from Strategic Burhakaba Base in Somalia
Ethiopian forces serving under the African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM) officially completed their withdrawal from the Burhakaba forward operating base on August 11, 2026. The strategic base, held by Ethiopia for nearly 12 years, was formally handed over to the Somali National Army's 60th Division. The transfer occurs amid heightened regional concerns regarding the Somali army's capacity to maintain security against Al-Shabaab as international missions continue troop reductions.
Date: August 11, 2026
Location: Bay, Somalia
Conflict: Somali Civil War
Category: border crossing
Severity: HIGH
Source: Hiiraan Online