- 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
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- Laftagareen appealed for international support and sought a UN investigation into air operations in Somalia.
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- Clashes occurred between government forces and loyalist groups in Baidoa.
- Turkish Air Force and military personnel are coordinating movements and deepening military cooperation with Somalia.
- Türkiye is expanding its security role and bilateral defense cooperation alongside energy exploration in Somalia.