Somalia

Somali pirates have hijacked a Turkish weapons ship off the coast of Africa. The ship carried military equipment, UAVs, and satellite gear intended for Turkish forces in the region. Somali pirates have significantly expanded their operations in the area in recent months, acting with a high level of training and coordination.

Against the backdrop of global instability, maritime terrorism off the coast of Somalia is resurging. Two commercial vessels have been hijacked in recent days, with the fate of some crew members remaining unclear.

In a conversation with N12, Somali MP Abdullahi Hashi Abib tells about the immense influence of Turkey in Somalia, which has become a scene of friction between Israel and Turkey.