Puntland State

Somalia’s Puntland releases arms cargo ship to Turkiye

Puntland forces intercepted the Comoros-flagged vessel, saying it had been observed ‘loitering’ near the coast and could pose a security risk
Mogadishu protested the move, calling it ‘an act of piracy,’ and said the ship was carrying equipment for a Turkish military base in the country as well as goods for Somali traders

By AFP · 04 August 2025