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Ex-Puntland Minister States Turkey Cannot Commercially Drill Somalia's Offshore Oil

25 July 2026 · Single source · Edition 9

A former Puntland minister has asserted that Turkey lacks the legal or commercial right to drill for oil in Somalia's offshore territories. This statement comes amid ongoing discussions regarding Somalia's natural resources and international agreements.

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