Garbaharey Erupts in Protest as Residents Burn Turkish Flag Over Doolow Attack

Garbaharey, GEDO (WDN) — In a striking display of public anger, residents of Garbaharey have taken to the streets to protest the attack that took place in Doolow, with demonstrators publicly burning the Turkish flag in a dramatic gesture that appeared to blame Turkey for the violence.

Reports from Garbaharey, the administrative capital of Gedo region, say large numbers of residents gathered in a public demonstration following the overnight attack on the residence of Commander Shub in Doolow.

The most striking moment came when protesters set fire to the Turkish national flag in a public space—an extraordinary act of condemnation directed at a country that has become one of Somalia’s most prominent military and political partners. Preparations for demonstrations against the Turkish government’s involvement in Somalia’s local politics is said to be underway in other parts of Jubaland, including the port city of Kismayo.

A Dramatic Message to Ankara