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Erdogan Appeals to Turkish Parliament to Extend Presence of Turkish Troops in Somalia by Two Years

19 July 2026 · Corroborated · 2 sources · Edition 7

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has formally requested the Turkish parliament to extend the presence of Turkish troops in Somalia for two more years. This extension is contingent upon existing defense cooperation agreements signed between Turkey and Somalia.

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