Turkish Aid Agencies halt operations in Somali capital

Mogadishu, Somalia (HOL) - Turkish Aid agencies in Somali capital have temporarily stopped their humanitarian programs and other projects in the city during the Holy month of Ramdaan due to insecurit
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The decision was taken by Turkish officials in the country saying that this is because of possible Al Shabab attacks targeting their staff members in the city, as Islamists increased attacks in the capital since the start of the Holly month

Turkish embassy in the country it was very concerned that Turkish workers in the city may be targeted for their duty and that was the main reason for temporarily stopping operations

Sources said that the Turkish workers in the country were informed to restart their humanitarian operations and other construction projects after the end of the Ramadan

Meanwhile, the sources also indicate that Turkish Airlines and FAVORI LLC which manages the international airport in Mogadishu will continue their operations.

This is the first time that Turkish charity groups in the country have stopped working due to insecurity.

HOL English News Desk