Somalia pulls troops out of Lower Juba

Somalia pulls troops out of Lower Juba after clashes with Jubbaland forces
MOGADISHU - Somalia said on Thursday it had pulled federal troops out of the southwestern Lower Juba region, after clashes with local forces from Jubbaland state which has broken off ties with the central government.
Tensions Rise in Somalia: Federal Troops Withdraw Amid Jubbaland Clash
Somalia withdrew federal troops from Lower Juba after clashes with Jubbaland forces, which severed ties with the central government. Jubbaland's re-election of its president led to a standoff and subsequent withdrawal to prevent further bloodshed.
Clashes erupt between Somalia's federal troops and regional forces over a disputed local election
Clashes have erupted in a southern town in Somalia between the country’s federal government forces and regional troops of the state of Jubbaland amid escalating tensions over a disputed regional elect
Fighting breaks out between Somalia's Jubbaland region and federal government
Clashes erupted on Wednesday between forces from Somalia's federal government and the semi-autonomous Jubbaland region, raising concerns that internal rivalries are diverting attention from the fight against the al Qaeda-linked al Shabaab group.
Somali Federal Forces Retreat From Jubaland Positions After Clashes
Somali troops have retreated from positions in the semi-autonomous southern Jubaland region following clashes with regional forces, Mogadishu said Thursday.
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Opposition says Tumaini Initiative has stalled as govt delegation off to Juba for consultations
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Ceasefire Monitors Wary Of Deteriorating Security In South Sudan's Restive Region
South Sudan's ceasefire monitors expressed deep concern over the deteriorating security situation in Tambura County of ...
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Op-Ed| December 2013 Juba Nuer massacre: 5 days of slaughter and the cry for justice
After the clashes between Nuer soldiers and Dinka soldiers loyal to Kiir in Juba on the night of 15 December, forces loyal to ...
South Sudan peace talks resume after 4 months and the sacking of a government delegation
The stalled South Sudan peace talks have resumed in Kenya after four months and the sacking of a government delegation, the ...
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Heavy gunfire erupts in South Sudan capital of Juba
NAIROBI, Nov 21 (Reuters) - Heavy gunfire erupted in South Sudan's capital Juba on Thursday evening after security forces moved to arrest the former head of the intelligence service, according to ...
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Salva Kiir breaks silence on Juba shootout that put spotlight on security agencies’ excesses
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Night - Cloudy. Winds variable. The overnight low will be 75 °F (23.9 °C). Mostly sunny with a high of 93 °F (33.9 °C) and a 51% chance of precipitation. Winds variable at 4 to 6 mph (6.4 to 9 ...