Somalia: Turkish Arms Ship Diverted to Djibouti After Release By Puntland

A Turkish vessel carrying military supplies for Somalia’s armed forces has been forced to divert to Djibouti after encountering rough seas, weeks after being released from a two-week detention by Puntland authorities that triggered a political standoff.

The MV Sea World is now docked in Djibouti after running into seasonal monsoon storms in waters off the Horn of Africa, according to sources. Officials say the ship may remain there for several weeks, delaying the arrival of urgently needed…