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Amnesty says Somali strikes with Turkish drones killed civilians

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Armed al-Shabab fighters prepare to travel into the city, just outside the capital Mogadishu, in Somalia. [AFP]

Twin airstrikes by Somalia's military using Turkish drones killed 23 civilians, including 14 children, in March, rights watchdog Amnesty International said Tuesday, calling for an investigation into possible "war crimes".

The fragile Horn of Africa nation, which has battled an Islamist insurgency for over 16 years, has a history of defence cooperation with Turkey, hosting its largest overseas military base and training facility.

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