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Puntland Accuses Turkey of Airstrikes Along Its Coast
London (WDN) — Puntland authorities have accused Turkey of carrying out a series of unclaimed airstrikes along the Puntland coast following the hijacking of the M/V Lutuf by Somali pirates. Abdirahman Yusuf Dujana, Puntland’s deputy security minister, told BBC Newsday and BBC Somali that Puntland believes Turkey was responsible for the recent strikes. He also... The post Puntland Accuses Turkey of
Puntland authorities have accused Turkey of conducting airstrikes along its coast following the hijacking of the M/V Lutuf by Somali pirates.
What was announced
- Puntland's deputy security minister, Abdirahman Yusuf Dujana, claims Turkey is responsible for the airstrikes but provides no evidence.
- The airstrikes began after pirates seized the M/V Lutuf on August 17, which was allegedly carrying Turkish-supplied military equipment.
- Two deadly strikes occurred on August 18 and August 23, resulting in multiple casualties, including individuals identified as fishermen.
Context
The accusations arose after the hijacking of a vessel believed to be linked to Turkish military supplies.
“Puntland possesses information concerning Turkish movements around the vessel and the surrounding coastline.”
Why this matters: This situation highlights ongoing issues of piracy and military operations in Somali waters, affecting local communities.
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London (WDN) — Puntland authorities have accused Turkey of carrying out a series of unclaimed airstrikes along the Puntland coast following the hijacking of the M/V Lutuf by Somali pirates.
Abdirahman Yusuf Dujana, Puntland’s deputy security minister, told BBC Newsday and BBC Somali that Puntland believes Turkey was responsible for the recent strikes. He also alleged that Somalia’s federal government may have been involved.
However, he provided no independently verifiable evidence to substantiate the allegations, and no government, military or armed group has officially claimed responsibility for the attacks.
The strikes began after pirates seized the Cameroon-flagged M/V Lutuf on August 17 and moved the vessel and its crew toward Puntland’s Nugaal coastline.
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