Somali Election Talks Called Off

The meeting between President Farmajo, Jubaland and Puntland leaders has been called off. Sources say this comes after Jubbaland state leader Ahmed Islam Mohamed Madobe demanded the withdrawal of Turkish-trained troops deployed in the Gedo region of southern Somalia. The over 700 troops were deployed by President Farmajo in March to heighten security in the area, but have clashed with Jubaland forces several times.

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