Since 2006, al-Turki has made territory under his control available for training by various armed opposition groups including al-Shabaab.
Alates 2006. aastast on al-Turki võimaldanud oma kontrolli all oleval territooriumil väljaõpet erinevatele opositsioonilistele relvarühmitustele, sealhulgas al-Shabaabile.