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Turkey Sends 500 Troops to Bolster Somalia's Defense

4/25/2025

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In a bold move to strengthen Somalia's defenses against Al-Shabaab, Turkey has dispatched 500 troops to Mogadishu, marking the first wave of a planned 2,500-strong force. This strategic deployment comes in response to recent militant advances, showcasing Turkey's expanding influence in the region, now eclipsing that of the U.S.

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In a bold move to strengthen Somalia's defenses against Al-Shabaab, Turkey has dispatched 500 troops to Mogadishu, marking the first wave of a planned 2,500-strong force. This strategic deployment comes in response to recent militant advances, showcasing Turkey's expanding influence in the region, now eclipsing that of the U.S.