South West State claims 40 al-Shabab militants killed in Baidoa attack

Heavy fighting erupts in Somalia’s Baidoa as rival forces clash

• The article reports that Laftagareen-aligned Darawish forces attacked federal government troops, resulting in heavy gunfire and explosions.

Clashes Erupt in Baidoa as Security Forces Battle Opposition Loyalists

• Local residents reported seeing masked fighters entering Baidoa from multiple directions.

Fighting erupts in Baidoa after forces loyal to former South West state leader enter city

• Forces loyal to Abdiaziz Hassan Mohamed Laftagareen attacked Baidoa on Thursday morning.

Laftagaren forces attack Somali army positions in Baidoa again

• Laftagaren's forces attacked Baidoa from multiple directions and engaged in fierce gun battles.

The Battle for Control of Baidoa Intensifies

• Laftagareen-aligned forces launched attacks on federal government positions, leading to heavy exchanges of gunfire.

The South West State claims that more than 40 Al-Shabaab fighters were killed in the battle.

South West State Claims 40 Al-Shabaab Fighters Killed in Baidoa Battle

• Al-Shabaab reportedly launched the attack from two directions using vehicles loaded with explosives.