Turkish Delegation Holds Separate Talks With Somali Government and Opposition to Mediate Clashes

A senior Turkish delegation arrived in Mogadishu and began separate meetings with the Somali government and opposition leaders. The talks follow recent clashes that raised fears of deeper instability in Somalia. Opposition groups said Turkish-trained elite forces and Turkish-supplied weapons have been used against them.

Turkey is attempting to mediate the conflict while maintaining strategic interests in Somalia that include ports, bases, and influence in the Horn of Africa. @MarioNawfal reported the delegation's arrival and the content of the meetings.