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Casualties are reported with no exact number after heavy fighting breaks out on the outskirts of regional capital Baidoa between forces loyal to the federal government and troops a
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In Short: Heavy fighting between security forces and militias near Baidoa has resulted in casualties, though exact numbers are unclear.
Heavy fighting broke out Thursday night on the outskirts of Baidoa between Southwest State security forces and militias loyal to former regional President Abdiaziz Hassan Mohamed Laftagareen, officials said.
The ministry reported that several militia fighters were killed and that security forces seized weapons and ammunition during the operation.
Casualties, including deaths and injuries, have been reported, although exact figures remain unclear.
Authorities in Somalia have not yet issued an official statement detailing the cause of the clashes or confirming casualty numbers.
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- Baidoa (HOL) — Heavy fighting broke out Thursday night on the outskirts of Baidoa between Southwest State security forces and militias loyal to former regional President Abdiaziz Hassan Mohamed Laftagareen, officials…
- The ministry said several militia fighters were killed and that security forces seized weapons and ammunition during the operation.
- Casualties, including deaths and injuries, have been reported, although exact figures remain unclear.
- Authorities in Somalia have not yet issued an official statement detailing the cause of the clashes or confirming casualty numbers.