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Puntland Condemns Reported Turkish Airstrike That Killed Four Civilian Fishermen in Garmaal

23 August 2026 · Verified · 3+ independent sources · Edition 13

Puntland authorities have strongly condemned a reported airstrike near Garmaal on Somalia's northeastern coast, which resulted in the deaths of four people and wounded two others. Puntland stated that the victims were civilian fishermen and warned that attacks against civilians could severely damage cooperation with international partners involved in anti-piracy efforts. This condemnation highlights the regional government's concern over civilian casualties and its impact on security partnerships.

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