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As a close ally, Türkiye is actively expanding its influence in Somalia and has played a significant role in initiating and sustaining mediation talks between the Somali government and opposition, according to security sources.
Mogadishu authorities reported that calm has been restored after recent violence between security forces and militias, though underlying tensions in Somalia remain high.
A 27-year-old rickshaw driver in Somalia has been sentenced to three years in prison for comments she made on social media criticizing the government, drawing condemnation from former leaders and rights groups.
Pakistan's Foreign Office reiterated its clear position on the Abraham Accords, stating no policy shift, and also confirmed that 10 Pakistanis remain in the custody of Somali pirates, with contact established with the Somali government.
Following its recognition of the breakaway territory, Israel secretly deployed a small contingent of forces to Somaliland earlier this year, according to a senior Somali government official.
Pakistan's Foreign Office announced it is in contact with the Somali government concerning a hostage crisis involving Pakistani sailors aboard an oil tanker hijacked by pirates last week near the Somali coast.