An alleged Turkish airstrike on a former Somali security chief has triggered anti-Turkish protests across parts of Somalia, exposing deepening tensions between regional authorities and Mogadishu.
Hundreds of people demonstrated in Dangoroyo, Puntland, on September 9, accusing Türkiye of interfering in Somalia’s political and security affairs. Protests were also reported in Kismayu, Afmadow, Doolow and Garbaharrey in Jubaland. The protests followed a September 3 blast at the Doolow residence of former Somali Correctional Service commander General Mahad Abdirahman, popularly known as Taliye Shub. Independent local media reported that a drone or fighter jet struck the compound, which also housed the district commissioner.
