Southwest Forces Clash with Laftagareen Loyalists Near Baidoa

Somalia: Clashes erupt between federal forces and South West loyalists near Baidoa

Heavy fighting has broken out on the outskirts of Baidoa after clashes between forces aligned with Somalia’s federal government and troops loyal to South West regional president Abdiaziz Hassan Mohamed Laftagareen, residents and local sources say.

Southwest forces clash with Laftagareen loyalists near Baidoa

Friday May 22, 2026 Baidoa (AX) — Fresh fighting erupted late Thursday on the outskirts of Baidoa, where Southwest State security forces clashed with militias loyal to former regional President Abdiaziz Hassan Mohamed Laftagareen, officials said. The confrontation unfolded in the Idoow Dhagoole area, north of Baidoa, and left casualties, including people killed and wounded, […]