Laftagareen-aligned forces take control of Burhakaba
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BURHAKABA, Somalia — Forces loyal to South West state leader Abdiaziz Laftagareen have taken control of Burhakaba, a town in southwestern Somalia, with Ugaas and Chairman Watiin delivering speeches there following the takeover, according to reports.
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Laftagareen forces claimed to have taken control of Buurhakaba after heavy fighting.
Attributed to: Forces loyal to former South West State President Abdiaziz Hassan Mohamed Laftagareen
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Hiiraan Online
Laftagareen forces claimed to have taken control of Buurhakaba after heavy fighting.
Attributed to: Forces loyal to former South West State President Abdiaziz Hassan Mohamed Laftagareen
Event date: 2026-10-15
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Shabelle Media
Forces loyal to Abdiaziz Laftagareen have taken control of Burhakaba.
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Burhakaba is located in the Bay region, about 60 kilometres northeast of Baidoa.
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Shabelle Media
Burhakaba is approximately 180 kilometres southwest of Mogadishu.
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Shabelle Media
Ugaas and Chairman Watiin delivered speeches in Burhakaba following the takeover.
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Most recent report · 15 October 2026 09:06 UTC
Laftagareen-aligned forces take control of Burhakaba
Forces loyal to South West state leader Abdiaziz Laftagareen have taken control of Burhakaba.
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Most recent report · 15 October 2026 07:51 UTC
Laftagareen forces claim capture of Buurhakaba after heavy fighting in Bay region
Laftagareen forces claimed to have taken control of Buurhakaba after heavy fighting.
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15 October 2026 · 07:51–09:06 UTC
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Laftagareen-aligned forces take control of Burhakaba
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Laftagareen forces claim capture of Buurhakaba after heavy fighting in Bay region
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