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Turkey Accused of War Crime After Drone Strike on Former Somali Commander

06 September 2026 · Verified · 3+ independent sources · Edition 15

A drone strike hit the residence of General Mahad Abdirahman, Somalia's former custodial corps chief, in Dolow on Thursday, though he survived. Jubaland authorities have accused Turkey of involvement, calling the attack a potential war crime. The incident has sparked a political controversy and raised concerns about a new front in the region.

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