Rival South West factions claim victory after heavy fighting in Baidoa town
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20-second readBaidoa (HOL) — Rival South West State factions claimed victory Monday after heavy fighting in Baidoa, as forces loyal to former regional President Abdiaziz Hassan Mohamed Laftagareen moved to retake the city and the current administration blamed al-Shabab for the assault.
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Baidoa (HOL) — Rival South West State factions claimed victory Monday after heavy fighting in Baidoa, as forces loyal to former regional President Abdiaziz Hassan Mohamed Laftagareen moved to retake the city and the current administration blamed al-Shabab for the assault.
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