Renewed clashes erupt in southwestern Somalia between government and militias
Summary
Fighting broke out early Thursday between Somalia’s government troops and militias linked to former South West state President Abdiaziz Hassan Mohamed Laftagareen near Baidoa city. The clashes involved heavy gunfire, caused civilians to flee, and left some people wounded or dead.Key Facts
- The fighting happened on the outskirts of Baidoa, a city in southwestern Somalia.
- Government forces said they acted against militiamen loyal to Laftagareen and the extremist group al-Shabab.
- Baidoa is a key humanitarian center with over half a million displaced people living there.
- Federal troops took control of Baidoa on March 30, after which Laftagareen resigned from his position.
- Clashes stopped by early afternoon, but there were no full reports on casualties.
- Bay Regional Hospital treated 24 wounded people and confirmed one civilian death from the fighting.
- Residents reported fleeing their homes due to heavy gunfire and stray bullets.
- Previous violence in the area last month caused at least four civilian deaths and many injuries.
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