Heavy fighting erupts near Baidoa between rival South West State forces
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Heavy fighting erupted Monday morning on the outskirts of Baidoa between forces loyal to former South West State President Abdiaziz Hassan Mohamed Laftagareen and troops aligned with Somalia’s federal government and the current regional administration.
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Laftagareen’s group said it killed dozens of soldiers and destroyed a number of military vehicles.
Attributed to: Laftagareen’s group
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Somali Guardian
Heavy fighting erupted on Monday on the outskirts of Baidoa between the Somali National Army and forces loyal to Abdiaziz Laftagareen.
Attributed to: null
Event date: 2026-10-24
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Heavy fighting erupted on the outskirts of Baidoa between rival forces.
Event date: 2026-10-26
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Somali Guardian
Laftagareen’s group said it killed dozens of soldiers and destroyed a number of military vehicles.
Attributed to: Laftagareen’s group
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Somali Guardian
The troops, travelling with more than 200 military vehicles, are now stranded in Leego.
Attributed to: null
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Somali Guardian
Residents said security forces ordered them to leave Leego, warning that the town could be hit by Turkish air strikes.
Attributed to: Residents
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Somali Guardian and Hiiraan Online report the same central claim — Heavy fighting erupted on Monday on the outskirts of Baidoa between the Somali National Army and forces loyal to Abdiaziz Laftagareen. — but the recorded original asserters do not establish independent confirmation.
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Most recent report · 26 October 2026 15:24 UTC
Heavy fighting erupts near Baidoa between rival South West State forces
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Most recent report · 26 October 2026 12:47 UTC
Fighting erupts near Baidoa as Somali army advance on Burhakabo stalls
Heavy fighting erupted on Monday on the outskirts of Baidoa between the Somali National Army and forces loyal to Abdiaziz Laftagareen.
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26 October 2026 · 12:47–15:24 UTC
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Heavy fighting erupts near Baidoa between rival South West State forces
Heavy fighting erupted on the outskirts of Baidoa between forces loyal to former South West Stat…
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Fighting erupts near Baidoa as Somali army advance on Burhakabo stalls
Heavy fighting erupted on Monday on the outskirts of Baidoa between the Somali National Army…
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- English
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