Concerns Grow Over Finland’s Aid Suspension and Forced Returns of Somali Migrants

The Finnish government’s decision to suspend development cooperation with Somalia while demanding the return of Somali migrants has sparked debate about Europe’s approach to migration, human rights, and the use of development aid as a political tool. At a recent meeting of Finnish ambassadors, Minister of Foreign Trade and Development Ville Tavio (Finns Party) confirmed…

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Puntland Intercepts Turkish Vessel Allegedly Carrying Weapons for Somali National Army

Tensions have escalated between the Federal Government of Somalia and the Puntland regional state after Puntland’s maritime security forces intercepted a Turkish vessel off the coast of Puntland, in Somali territorial waters. According to sources, the intercepted ship was reportedly transporting advanced military equipment, including heavy armored vehicles and high-caliber machine guns. The cargo was…

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