Somalia: Turkish Forces Arrive in Mogadishu to Aid Somalia's Fight Against Al-Shabaab

Somalia: Turkish Forces Arrive in Mogadishu to Aid Somalia's Fight Against Al-Shabaab

Mogadishu, April 22 (Smn) -- Around 500 Turkish troops arrived in Mogadishu on Sunday, marking the start of an expanded military cooperation mission between Türkiye and Somalia aimed at strengthening security and countering Al-Shabaab militants, military sources said.

The deployment of Türkiye is part of a 2,500-strong mission to support the Somali Government’s defences. The action responded to a request from Somalia after Al Shabaab took key bases, including Adan Jabal. READ ALSO: Somalia and Uganda sign cooperation agreement on defence The Turkish army forces will provide critical infrastructure and facilities, avoiding deep involvement in the conflict. ??????????????????????????????????????????????????????…

Turkey sends troops to Somalia amid Al-Shabaab advances

MOGADISHU (Somaliguardian) – Turkey has deployed 500 troops to the Somali capital Mogadishu, marking the first phase of a larger 2,500-strong contingent aimed at bolstering the Somali government’s defenses amid escalating threats from Al-Shabaab militants, Caasimada Online news website reported on Monday. Two Turkish military transport aircraft carrying personnel and equipment landed in Mogadishu, where they were received by senior Somali defens…

Turkey Deploys 500 military soldiers to Somalia

Two military planes which departed from Turkey landed at Adden Adde Int’l Airport in Mogadishu, according to Turkish sources. Reports say that 500 Turkish soldiers were onboard on the military planes. Reports further say that the total number of Turkish soldiers set to be deployed to Somalia will exceed by 2, 500 Turkish soldiers although the exact number of soldiers to be sent to Somalia is not officially announced. The arrival of Turkish soldi…