Somalia confirms takeover of security responsibilities from AU troops

MOGADISHU, July 4 (Xinhua) -- The Somali government confirmed on Tuesday that it has taken over the security responsibilities of 2,000 African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) troops in some parts of the country.

The Ministry of Defense said the Somali security forces have completed phase one of the ATMIS drawdowns in Five Sectors in line with the United Nations Security Council resolutions 2628 and 2