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Gambia, Senegal
Ankara trapped between its two West African allies over Casamance

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Senegal's military operation against separatist bases in northern Casamance over the past two weeks relies heavily on Turkish expertise. But Ankara is also a close ally of Gambia, which has historic ties to the Casamance rebels and has been deeply affected by the crisis.

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