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Somali minister says Israel plans to expel Gazans to Somaliland

Jan 12, 2026

Mogadishu [Somalia], January 12: Somalia's Defence Minister Ahmed Moalim Fiqi has accused Israel of planning to forcibly displace Palestinians to the breakaway region of Somaliland, denouncing the alleged plan as a "serious violation" of international law.
In an interview with Al Jazeera, Fiqi said Somalia has "confirmed information that Israel has a plan to transfer Palestinians and to send them to [Somaliland]". His comments came against the backdrop of fears raised by Somali officials that Israel intended to forcibly expel Palestinians from Gaza to Somaliland, reports that the self-governing region and Israel have denied.(Agencies)
Source: Qatar Tribune

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