African Union Transition Mission in Somalia
The African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) is an active African Union transition and drawdown mission from peacekeeping operations in Somalia. Formerly the African Union Mission to Somalia, ATMIS's mandate will end in 2024, with full transition of security operations to the Somali National Armed Forces.[1]
| African Union Transition Mission in Somalia | |
|---|---|
| Hawlgalka Isbeddelka Midowga Afrika ee Somaaliya | |
| Leader | Francisco Madeira |
| Dates of operation | 1 April 2022 - present |
| Headquarters | Mogadishu |
| Size | 22,000 troops as of April 2022, drawdown following December 2022 |
| Allies |  Somali National Army
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| Opponents |  Al-Shabaab |
| Battles and wars | Somali Civil War |
Overview
The African Union Transition Mission in Somalia was formed on April 1, 2022, following the end of the AMISOM mandate on March 31. The mission is focused on both military and institutional autonomy of the Somali government as the African Union pulls out.[2]
References
- "AMISOM officially transitions to ATMIS, to stay in Somalia for 33 months". Garowe Online. Retrieved 2022-04-22.
- "Somalia enters transition as Amisom gives way to ATMIS". The East African. 2022-03-10. Retrieved 2022-04-22.
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