- Zenawi hints at Somalia pullout

Zenawi hints at Somalia pullout

News24.com - October 16, 2008

Ethiopian Prime Minister Meles Zenawi on Thursday did not rule out pulling his troops from Somalia, but warned his country would not hesitate to come back to crush hardliner Islamists.

"We have had several negotiations with all stakeholders and we will review our position in the coming months," he told Parliament.

"If the Somali political scenario improves and its stakeholders assure us of their commitment, we will remain to help them out. Otherwise we will leave as no other option will be available," Meles said. Read More.