Ethiopia transfers 220 Somali soldiers to Addis Ababa amid rising tensions
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The soldiers were detained while reportedly on leave in Ethiopia’s Somali Region, raising fresh questions about Mogadishu’s silence and the deteriorating relationship between the two neighbours.
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Ethiopia’s Somali Regional State has confirmed that troops trained by Somalia’s federal government entered Ethiopia and are being processed through official bilateral procedures.
Attributed to: Ethiopia’s Somali Regional State
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Hiiraan Online
Ethiopia’s Somali Regional State has confirmed that troops trained by Somalia’s federal government entered Ethiopia and are being processed through official bilateral procedures.
Attributed to: Ethiopia’s Somali Regional State
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Hiiraan Online
Somali Region security chief Abdulkadir Rashid Duale stated that the troops recently arrived in Jigjiga after crossing the Somalia-Ethiopia border.
Attributed to: Abdulkadir Rashid Duale
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Hiiraan Online
The troops had recently been stationed in Ethiopia’s Somali Regional State but have now been moved to Dire Dawa.
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Hiiraan Online
Reports indicate that Somali and Ethiopian leaders have discussed the status of the troops, including the possibility that they could be airlifted back to Somalia.
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Wardheer News
Ethiopia has transferred approximately 220 Somali National Army soldiers to Addis Ababa after detaining them while they were reportedly on leave.
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The soldiers were held at Garab Case military camp in Jijiga before being transported to the capital.
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Wardheer News
Ethiopian officials suspect that Egypt trained the soldiers and that they were travelling towards areas administered by Jubaland.
Attributed to: security officials
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The Somali federal government has yet to publicly explain the incident or clarify what steps it is taking regarding the soldiers.
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Most recent report · 13 October 2026 15:09 UTC
Ethiopia transfers 220 Somali soldiers to Addis Ababa amid rising tensions
Ethiopia has transferred approximately 220 Somali National Army soldiers to Addis Ababa after detaining them while they were reportedly on leave.
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Most recent report · 13 October 2026 07:47 UTC
Somali-trained soldiers held in Ethiopia as officials work on return process
Ethiopia’s Somali Regional State has confirmed that troops trained by Somalia’s federal government entered Ethiopia and are being processed through official bilateral procedures.
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13 October 2026 · 07:47–15:09 UTC
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Ethiopia transfers 220 Somali soldiers to Addis Ababa amid rising tensions
Ethiopia has transferred approximately 220 Somali National Army soldiers to Addis Ababa after de…
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Somali-trained soldiers held in Ethiopia as officials work on return process
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