Intense fighting has erupted in Qansahdhere, with opposition forces asserting that they have gained control of the town.

Intense fighting has erupted in Qansahdhere, with opposition forces asserting that they have gained control of the town.

Reports from the Qansahdhere district in the Bay region indicate that intense clashes have erupted both inside and on the outskirts of the town. These clashes are between troops loyal to the opposition group known as the Southwest State Liberation and forces loyal to the Southwest State authority led by President Abdiasis Hassan Mohamed Laftagaren. According to locals, the fighting lasted for several hours and the sound of heavy and light weapon…