Türkiye has rejected allegations circulating on social media that Ankara is using its military presence in Somalia to influence specific political actors.
In a statement on Turkish social media platform NSosyal on Wednesday, Türkiye’s Center for Combating Disinformation described the claims as “entirely unfounded.”
Türkiye has for many years maintained “legitimate cooperation with the Federal Government of Somalia in full accordance with international law, with the aim of strengthening Somalia’s security, stability and institutional capacity,” it further said.
“Türkiye’s military presence and training activities in Somalia are directed toward restructuring the Somali National Army, modernising security institutions, and improving counter-terrorism capabilities,” it added.
