UN in talks to ensure successful security transition in Somalia

MOGADISHU, Nov. 9 (Xinhua) -- The United Nations is in talks with Somalia and the African Union Transition Mission to Somalia (ATMIS) to ensure a successful security transition is achieved, a UN official said.

UN Assistant Secretary-General for Africa Martha Pobee, who led a delegation to Somalia this week, said the world body will ensure the Somali security forces are able to take full control of security responsibilities as ATMIS troops gradually withdraw without jeopardizing security gains.