Atmis funds shortfall signals slowed transition plan in Somalia
The joint operation centre for Atmis and the Somali National Army in Baidoa. Atmis is facing fresh fears of falling behind on key benchmarks against which the international community renewed its stay in Somalia to complete its stabilisation. PHOTO | COURTESY
The Africa Union Transition Mission in Somalia (Atmis) is facing fresh fears of falling behind on key benchmarks against which the international community renewed its stay in the Horn of Africa country to complete its stabilisation.
This week, the African Union Peace and Security Council (AUPSC) said that while the Atmis mission has improved offensives on extremist groups and improved the general security of the country, there are indications some of the key steps ahead may fall off plan.
