Ethiopian tanks in Somalia. Ethiopia bought much of its military equipment from the former Soviet Union and relies on North Korean parts.
Ethiopia Hints At Leaving Somalia -- BBC News
Ethiopia is prepared to withdraw troops from Somalia even if the interim government is not stable, Ethiopian Prime Minister Meles Zenawi has said.
Ethiopia invaded its neighbour in 2006 to oust an Islamist militia and re-install the transitional government.
He told the UK's Financial Times paper that financial pressures had to be taken into account and said the commitment was not open ended.
The withdrawal of Ethiopians is a key demand of the Islamist insurgents.
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My Comment: Leaving Somalia as a bastion for Islamic fundamentalism and its supporters will guarantee military intervention in the future.
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