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BBC Monitoring Abdirahman Ali Dhimbil
The world through its media BBC News
A US-led military exercise code-named "Justified Accord" begins in Kenya The president of Somaliland has accused Somalia's government of being complicit in the death of an aviation expert from the self-declared republic.
on Monday, with more than 20 nations taking part in what has been billed as the Abdinasir Dahable, an employee of the Somali Civil Aviation Authority, was found dead on 18 February.
largest event of its kind in East Africa. Forensic examinations confirmed
The 11-day exercise, which will end next Thursday, is aimed at increasing signs of torture on the body, which was discovered in his home in Somalia's capital city, Mogadishu.
participating countries’ readiness for peacekeeping missions, crisis response Speaking at Mr Dahable's funeral, after his body was transported to his birthplace, the city of Gabiley, President Muse Bihi Abdi expressed an urgent need for transparency and justice.
and humanitarian assistance, according to state-owned Somali broadcaster He accused Somalia's government of "assassinating" Mr Dahable and asked for clarity on the
SNTV and Kenyan media. circumstances surrounding the death of the expert.
Dozens of US-trained Somali commandos will take part in the exercise, which private news website Kenyans.co.ke said will Somalia's government has not responded to BBC News Somali's request for comment, but it previously said an investigation into Mr Dahable's murder was ongoing and that six suspects had been detained.
bring together 1,000 personnel and units from 23 nations. President Bihi's accusation heightens already
The US military said Justified Accord is its "largest exercise in East Africa". existing tensions over the ongoing dispute between Somaliland and Somalia
"Justified Accord showcases the desire of US and partner nations to over the control of airspace.
increase readiness and interoperability for regional security and crisis The two are also feuding over a deal that landlocked Ethiopia made with Somaliland over sea access, which Somalia termed "an aggression".
response," the military said. Somalia considers Somaliland part of its territory and has vowed to defend its sovereignty.
The US has led similar exercises in East Africa in recent years as the Somaliland, a former British protectorate, seceded from Somalia in 1991 but is not internationally recognised as an independent state.
region grapples with a deadly al-Shabab insurgency and other security
challenges.
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