Turkey's Prime Minister Tayyip Erdogan (R) and Somalia's President Sheikh Sharif Ahmed (C) stand in front of their countries' national flags. March, 2012. PHOTO: REUTERS
IBTimes: Turkey Helping Somalia Fight Al-Shabab? Turkish Military's First Base In Africa Will Train African Soldiers
Turkey is set to open a military base in Somalia to help train African soldiers to fight the al-Shabab militant group, the pro-government Daily Sabah reported Tuesday. The announcement comes several months after Turkish officials announced plans to establish their first military base abroad in Qatar at a time the country has seen growing regional threats.
"This military training center will also be an important base to provide military training to all of Africa," Emil Tekin, an official from the Turkish Foreign Ministry said last week, according to Daily Sabah. An agreement between the Turkish and Somali governments includes plans for 200 Turkish officers to train more than 1,500 Somali troops. Soldiers from other African countries will also be trained at the site, which will be located in the capital Mogadishu. Turkey also plans to build a military school, officials said.
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WNU Editor: This Turkish involvement in Somalia goes back years .... Why Turkey is Coming to Somalia's Aid (Daniel Tovrov, IBTimes). Turkey is also opening a military base in Qatar .... Turkey to open military bases in Qatar and Somalia (Diplomat.so).
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