- The African Union mission in Somalia faces funding shortages, Al-Shabaab expands influence, and Turkey provides military support.
- Somalia's military operations around Baidoa are supported by Turkey's military equipment, while the UN monitors the security and humanitarian situation.
Fighting broke out in Baidoa, Somalia, on November 29, 2020, involving opposition fighters, while Türkiye provided drone support and military presence.
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What happened
Fighting broke out in Baidoa, Somalia, on November 29, 2020, involving opposition fighters, while Türkiye provided drone support and military presence.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- On November 29, 2020, Somali leaders defended Turkey against critics, while a Turkish agency organized a coordination forum, and an academic studied in Ankara.Sub-event
- Accusations of foreign interference and protests in Ankara regarding Türkiye's involvement in Somalia.Sub-event
Specific instance of Turkish drone support and fighting in Baidoa, Somalia.1 source
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Somalia's military operations around Baidoa are supported by Turkey's military equipment, while the UN monitors the security and humanitarian situation.Also in this story
- Turkey supplied military vehicles to Somalia on September 28, 2026.
- Laftagareen appealed for international support and sought a UN investigation into air operations in Somalia.
The entities involved
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Somalia
sovereign state in Africa
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Ankara
capital of Turkey
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Baidoa
city in Somalia
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Related events
- An African Union mission is operating in Somalia, which includes the deployment of a contingent from Djibouti.
- The African Union mission in Somalia is operational, supporting UN peace efforts and various stakeholders in Baidoa.
- Türkiye announces maritime agreements with Libya and Egypt, while considering military support for Saudi Arabia and engaging with Qatar.
- Djibouti announced its support for Somalia's ongoing political reconciliation efforts.
- Somalia is establishing bilateral security and cooperation arrangements with several countries, including Uganda, Kenya, and Ethiopia, while receiving support from international bodies like the UN and Türkiye.