Heavy Fighting Erupts in Baidoa as Fighter Jets and Drones Join Clashes
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Heavy Fighting Erupts in Baidoa as Fighter Jets and Drones Join Clashes
BAIDOA () — Heavy fighting erupted in Baidoa on Monday as forces loyal to former South West State President Abdiasis Hassan Mohamed Laftagareen launched an assault against forces aligned with…
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Somali Dispatch
Heavy fighting erupted in Baidoa on Monday.
Event date: 2023-10-16
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Somali Dispatch
Between 2,000 and 3,000 fighters entered the city from several directions.
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Somali Dispatch
At least three people were reported killed and 69 injured.
Attributed to: Médecins Sans Frontières
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Somali Dispatch
Turkey has emerged as a major military partner of President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud.
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Hiiraan Online
At least three people were killed in heavy fighting involving fighter jets and drones in Baidoa.
Attributed to: Doctors Without Borders
Event date: 2026-09-26
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Hiiraan Online
Around 2,000 to 3,000 fighters attacked local authorities in Baidoa.
Attributed to: local authorities
Event date: 2026-09-26
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Hiiraan Online
A healthcare worker was among those killed in the fighting.
Attributed to: Doctors Without Borders
Event date: 2026-09-26
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Hiiraan Online
The ex-governor's forces denied fighting alongside Al-Shabaab.
Attributed to: spokesperson for the ex-governor’s forces
Event date: 2026-09-26
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Most recent report · 28 September 2026 22:22 UTC
Heavy Fighting Erupts in Baidoa as Fighter Jets and Drones Join Clashes
BAIDOA () — Heavy fighting erupted in Baidoa on Monday as forces loyal to former South West State President Abdiasis Hassan Mohamed Laftagareen launched an assault against forces aligned with the Federal…
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Most recent report · 28 September 2026 20:13 UTC
Fighter jets, drones in heavy Somalia fighting
Around 2,000 to 3,000 fighters attacked local authorities in Baidoa.
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28 September 2026 · 20:13–22:22 UTC
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Heavy Fighting Erupts in Baidoa as Fighter Jets and Drones Join Clashes
BAIDOA () — Heavy fighting erupted in Baidoa on Monday as forces loyal to former South West State President Abdiasis Hassan Mohamed Laftagareen…
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Fighter jets, drones in heavy Somalia fighting
Heavy fighting involving fighter jets and drones in Baidoa resulted in at least three deaths…
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