Somalia repels armed assault on Baidoa amid regional political tensions
Summary
Somalia’s military stopped an attack by armed groups in Baidoa, a major city in the South West State. The groups loyal to a former governor tried to regain control but were defeated after several hours of fighting.Key Facts
- The attack happened early Thursday morning in Baidoa.
- Militias loyal to ousted Governor Abdiaziz Hassan Mohamed Laftagareen led the attack.
- The government army responded and said they defeated the attackers.
- The fight lasted for several hours, with gunfire and explosions heard across the city.
- Some pro-Laftagareen forces claimed they held parts of Baidoa during the fighting.
- The Defence Ministry accused attackers of working with the al-Shabab terrorist group.
- The government had sent troops to remove Laftagareen in March, with more clashes since then.
- President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud faces opposition from regional leaders and ongoing rebel threats.
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