NewzThe detention of hundreds of Somali soldiers in Jigjiga, Ethiopia, has exposed a broader, Saudi-funded military training program operating in Somalia. The incident, which initially appeared to involve an illegal border crossing, has revealed that thousands of recruits are being trained under the initiative.
The disclosure has raised significant questions regarding the scale, purpose, and regional security implications of Saudi Arabia's expanding military footprint in the Horn of Africa. Additionally, unverified claims have emerged suggesting that some program graduates could eventually be deployed to Sudan.
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