Latest News on the Ongoing Battle in Baydhabo

The latest reports from the city of Baydhabo indicate that heavy fighting is still ongoing in parts of the city, with both sides using various types of weapons.

Local sources and footage shared on social media show that the situation remains tense, with gunfire and explosions heard in parts of Baydhabo, but there is no independent information that can officially confirm the casualties and the current status of the fighting .

This battle is between government forces and militias loyal to the former administration of Laftagareen, who claim to have launched the attack.

A spokesperson for the supporting forces of Cabdicasiis Xasan Maxamed Laftagareen stated that their troops have launched an attack on the city of Baydhabo, noting that their objective is to take control of the city.

So far, the South West administration and the federal government of Somalia have not provided detailed comments on all the reports and claims regarding the status of the fighting , which has led to varying information emerging.

This is not the first time that clashes occur in Baydhabo between the sides contesting the politics of South West, and federal government forces and South West administration troops have previously thwarted such attacks.