South West Leader Holds Security Meeting as Lafta-Gareen Forces Step Up Military Activity in Bay
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MOGADISHU, Somalia — South West State leader Sheikh Adan Mohamed Nur Madobe chaired an emergency security meeting in Baidoa to assess the deteriorating security situation in the region, as forces loyal to former regional president Abdiaziz Hassan Mohamed Laftagareen reportedly stepped up their movements in parts of Bay region.
Reported by Shabelle Media ↗The meeting was chaired by Sheekh Aadan Maxamed Nuur (Madoobe).
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- Soomaali / English
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- Partial overlap
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Puntland Post
The meeting was chaired by Sheekh Aadan Maxamed Nuur (Madoobe).
Event date: 2026-11-01
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Sheekh Aadan Maxamed Nuur (Madoobe) chaired a special meeting discussing the overall security situation in Koonfur Galbeed.
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Event date: 2026-11-01
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Puntland Post
Aadan Madoobe and Xasan Eeley held a meeting in Baydhabo.
Event date: 2026-11-01
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Puntland Post
The meeting addressed security issues in the regions of Koonfur Galbeed.
Event date: 2026-11-01
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Puntland Post
Xasan Xuseen Maxamed Eeley, the Minister of Animal Husbandry, attended the meeting.
Event date: 2026-11-01
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Shabelle Media
The meeting focused on assessing the security situation and enhancing security measures.
Attributed to: null
Event date: 2026-11-01
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Shabelle Media
The meeting included key officials such as the Minister of Livestock and the Minister of Security of Koonfur Galbeed.
Attributed to: null
Event date: 2026-11-01
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Shabelle Media
There is an increasing movement of forces loyal to Cabdicasiis Laftagareen in the Baay region.
Attributed to: null
Event date: 2026-11-01
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Shabelle Media
Sheikh Adan Mohamed Nur Madobe chaired an emergency security meeting in Baidoa.
Attributed to: null
Event date: 2026-11-01
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Shabelle Media
Forces loyal to former regional president Abdiaziz Hassan Mohamed Laftagareen reportedly stepped up their movements in parts of Bay region.
Attributed to: null
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Shabelle Media
The meeting was attended by Federal Livestock Minister Hassan Hussein Mohamed Eleye, South West State Security Minister Isaaq Mohamed Korsaar, and State Minister for the Presidency Abdirahim Mohamed Hassan Laamey.
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Shabelle Media
The former regional leader’s forces have reportedly taken control of three districts and several areas near Baidoa.
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Source note
Puntland Post and Shabelle Media report the same central claim — Sheekh Aadan Maxamed Nuur (Madoobe) chaired a special meeting discussing the overall security situation in Koonfur Galbeed. — but the recorded original asserters do not establish independent confirmation.
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2 reports
Most recent report · 1 November 2026 12:49 UTC
South West Leader Holds Security Meeting as Lafta-Gareen Forces Step Up Military Activity in Bay
Sheikh Adan Mohamed Nur Madobe chaired an emergency security meeting in Baidoa.
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1 November 2026 · 12:09 UTC
Sheikh Aadan Madoobe chaired a meeting discussing the strengthening of security in South West
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Most recent report · 1 November 2026 11:45 UTC
Aadan Madoobe and Xasan Eeley hold a meeting in Baydhabo
Shirka waxaa gudoomiyay Sheekh Aadan Maxamed Nuur (Madoobe).
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1 November 2026 · 11:45–12:49 UTC
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South West Leader Holds Security Meeting as Lafta-Gareen Forces Step Up Military Activity in Bay
Sheikh Adan Mohamed Nur Madobe chaired an emergency security meeting in Baidoa to assess the det…
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Sheikh Aadan Madoobe chaired a meeting discussing the strengthening of security in South West
The leader of the South West Government, Sheikh Aadan Mohamed Nur (Madoobe), chaired an extraordinary meeting discussing the overall security…
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Aadan Madoobe and Xasan Eeley hold a meeting in Baydhabo
Sheikh Aadan Mohamed Noor (Madoobe) today chaired an extraordinary meeting reportedly discussing the security situation…
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- Puntland Post, Shabelle Media
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- Soomaali + English
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