What is Happening with Militias Supporting Laftagareen Taking Over the Town of Buurhakaba?
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Reports from the town of Buurhakaba in the Bay region indicate that militias loyal to the former president of South West, Abdicasis Hassan Mohamed Laftagareen, have taken over that strategic town.
Reported by Goobjoog Somali ↗Latest reporting
BUURHAKABA, Somalia — Ugaas and Chairman Watiin delivered speeches in the town of Buurhakaba in the Bay region, after the forces supporting the administration of Abdicasis Hassan Mohamed Laftagareen took over the town.
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The Laftagareen forces have taken control of the district of Buurhakaba after an attack today.
Attributed to: Caasimada Online
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- Soomaali
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Goobjoog Somali
The previous administration of Laftagareen has claimed that its forces have taken control of Buurhakaba.
Attributed to: null
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The Laftagareen forces have taken control of the district of Buurhakaba after an attack today.
Attributed to: Caasimada Online
Event date: 2026-10-15
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Goobjoog Somali
Militias supporting former South West President Abdikadir Hassan Mohamed Laftagareen have taken control of the strategic town of Buurhakaba.
Attributed to: null
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Goobjoog Somali
The Federal Government of Somalia and the South West administration have not officially confirmed the reports of the town's capture.
Attributed to: null
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Goobjoog Somali
The militias supporting Laftagareen have been accused of having links to Al-Shabaab, which Laftagareen's side has denied.
Attributed to: null
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Caasimada Online
Fighting between government forces and those aligned with Lafta-gareen is occurring in Buurhakaba.
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Caasimada Online
Ugaas Xasan Cabdi Maxamed stated that they have launched a security operation in the city.
Attributed to: Ugaas Xasan Cabdi Maxamed
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Caasimada Online
The article reports that the situation in Buurhakaba is tense and the official casualty figures are unclear.
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Caasimada Online
The fighting in Buurhakaba follows recent tensions between Aadan Madoobe and Lafta-gareen.
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Puntland Post
Laftagareen forces entered Buurhakaba.
Attributed to: null
Event date: 2026-10-14
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Puntland Post
Laftagareen forces engaged in heavy fighting with Aadan Madoobe's forces before entering the town.
Attributed to: null
Event date: 2026-10-14
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Puntland Post
The Federal Government of Somalia imposed financial sanctions on Laftagareen and others.
Attributed to: null
Event date: 2026-10-13
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Puntland Post
Laftagareen was ousted from Baydhabo on March 30, 2026.
Attributed to: null
Event date: 2026-03-30
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Caasimada Online
The Laftagareen forces reportedly captured prisoners during the battle.
Attributed to: Caasimada Online
Event date: 2026-10-15
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Caasimada Online
Buurhakaba is approximately 60 KM from Baydhaba, the temporary capital of South West Somalia.
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Caasimada Online
This is the second district taken by Laftagareen forces within a week.
Attributed to: Caasimada Online
Event date: 2026-10-15
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Shabelle Media
Forces loyal to Abdicasiis Hassan Mohamed Laftagareen have taken control of the town of Buurhakaba.
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Shabelle Media
Ugaas and Chairman Watiin delivered speeches in Buurhakaba after the takeover.
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Shabelle Media
Buurhakaba is located approximately 60 kilometers northeast of Baydhabo and nearly 180 kilometers southwest of Mogadishu.
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Shabelle Media
The federal government and the South West administration have not yet commented on the takeover of Buurhakaba.
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Source note
Goobjoog Somali and Caasimada Online report the same central claim — The previous administration of Laftagareen has claimed that its forces have taken control of Buurhakaba.. Their recorded attributions name different original asserters; read each report to see who made the claim.
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1 report
Most recent report · 15 October 2026 09:04 UTC
The forces loyal to Lafta-gareen have taken over the town of Buurhakaba
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Most recent report · 15 October 2026 08:00 UTC
Laftagareen's Forces Take Control of Second District After Today's Battle
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15 October 2026 · 05:43 UTC
BREAKING: Fighting between government forces and Lafta-gareen troops erupts in Buurhakaba
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Most recent report · 15 October 2026 07:32 UTC
What is Happening with Militias Supporting Laftagareen Taking Over the Town of Buurhakaba?
1 report
Most recent report · 14 October 2026 22:43 UTC
Laftagareen Forces Entered Buurhakaba
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14 October 2026 22:43 – 15 October 2026 09:04 · UTC
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The forces loyal to Lafta-gareen have taken over the town of Buurhakaba
BUURHAKABA, Somalia — Ugaas and Chairman Watiin delivered speeches in the town of Buurhakaba in the Bay region, after the forces supporting…
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Laftagareen's Forces Take Control of Second District After Today's Battle
Forces loyal to former South West Somalia President, Mr. Abdicasiis Hassan Mohamed (Laftagareen) launched an attack this morning on the town…
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What is Happening with Militias Supporting Laftagareen Taking Over the Town of Buurhakaba?
Reports from the town of Buurhakaba in the Bay region indicate that militias loyal to the former president of South West, Abdicasis Hassan Mohamed…
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BREAKING: Fighting between government forces and Lafta-gareen troops erupts in Buurhakaba
Fighting between government forces and Lafta-gareen troops erupts in Buurhakaba
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Laftagareen Forces Entered Buurhakaba
Reports from Buurhakaba district in Bay region indicate that this morning, forces supporting the former president entered the city...
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- 4
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- Goobjoog Somali, Caasimada Online, Puntland Post, Shabelle Media
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- Soomaali
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