BREAKING: Fighting between government forces and Lafta-gareen troops erupts in Buurhakaba

Buurhakaba (Caasimada Online) – Reports from the Bay region indicate that this morning a battle is ongoing between government forces and those of the South West administration allied with Laftagareen in the Buurhakaba District of the Bay Region, utilizing various types of weapons.

The fighting erupted after forces loyal to the former president of South West launched an attack on military positions located within the district, followed by direct combat between the two sides.

Local sources have informed us that the situation has escalated, and they woke up to the sound of gunfire exchanged between the two sides.

Ugaas Xasan Cabdi Maxamed, the spokesperson for the Laftagareen group, issued a statement saying they have entered the city and are currently conducting a security operation, as he put it.

“This morning, a security operation has commenced in the city of Buurhakaba, being carried out by the brave forces of the South West Somalia government, and we are urging our honorable citizens of the Buur district to remain in their homes,” said Ugaas Xasan.

On the other hand, the official casualties resulting from the ongoing battle in Buurhakaba are unclear, as the situation remains tense.

Buurhakaba, which is part of the Bay region, is approximately 60 KM from the city of Baydhaba, which is the temporary capital of South West, and the fighting there comes at a time when tensions between Aadan Madoobe and Laftagareen are intensifying.

The battles between the government forces and those of Laftagareen appear to be spreading to the regions of South West, and it was days ago that the forces of Cabdicasiis Laftagareen took control of the district of Qansaxdheere, following an attack they launched.

However, these battles follow confrontations that previously occurred in the city of Baydhaba where the two sides have clashed at different times, although the forces loyal to the former president of the South West State were pushed back.