Somalia: Clashes Erupt Near Baidoa Between SNA Forces and Fighters Loyal to Former Southwest Leader

Somalia: Clashes Erupt Near Baidoa Between SNA Forces and Fighters Loyal to Former Southwest Leader

Baidoa, Somalia -- Heavy fighting broke out near the southwestern Somali city of Baidoa overnight between government forces and fighters loyal to former Southwest State president Abdiaziz Hassan Mohamed, known as Laftagareen, local sources said on Monday.

Laftagareen's Forces Strike Again: Fierce Night Battle Reaches the Streets of Baidoa

Baidoa (WDN) — The conflict in South West State took a dramatic new turn as forces loyal to former South West President Abdiaziz Hassan Mohamed (Laftagareen) launched another bold assault on Baidoa, the region’s political capital, underscoring the resilience and growing reach of an insurgent-style campaign that continues to challenge the authority of the Federal Government and the administration currently controlling the state. According to repo…

Somalia: Intense clashes in Baidoa as political tensions peak

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