More than 30 killed, 17 including children injured in a Turkish drone strike in Somalia
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Friday March 22, 2024 - 07:38:55 in Latest News by Horn Observer Contributor
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MOGADISHU – The death toll from what families claim to be a Turkish drone strike in Baqdaad village, Lower Shabelle, Somalia, has now climbed to over 30, with more than 17 others sustaining injuries, including women and children.
The injured have been transported to Mogadishu, where they spoke to the media on Wednesday, highlighting the dire conditions at Madina hospital, where children as young as 4 and 5 are being treated.
The drone strike on March 18 occurred following a fierce gunbattle between Al-Shabaab militants and Somali forces, commonly referred to as Gorgor, who have received training from Turkey.
According to eyewitness accounts, the strike initially targeted a mosque before hitting nearby houses and farmland where civilians sought refuge.
Mohamed Mohamud, an elder from Baqdaad village, described the incident as a "massacre and direct attack on civilians,” demanding justice and accountability from the Somali government.
Amina, who is caring for her two injured young daughters, echoed the call for an investigation into the incident and for those responsible to be held to account.
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More than 30 killed, 17 including children injured in a Turkish drone strike in Somalia
MOGADISHU – The death toll from what families claim to be a Turkish drone strike in Baqdaad village, Lower Shabelle, Somalia, has now climbed to over 30, with more than 17 others sustaining injuries, including women and children.