Fighting in southwestern Somalia kills dozens of people, including 4 civilians
Summary
Fighting broke out in Baidoa, a city in southwestern Somalia, between government troops and militias, killing dozens of fighters and at least four civilians. The clashes caused many injuries and damaged local health services, but calm returned after government forces regained control.Key Facts
- The fighting started Monday morning with attacks by militias on government positions around Baidoa.
- At least 30 attackers were killed, though some local officials claim up to 50 attackers died.
- Four civilians were killed and 98 people injured, including women and an elderly man.
- Baidoa has over half a million people displaced by conflict and drought.
- Hospitals struggled with few beds and medicine shortages to treat the wounded.
- Militias loyal to former South West state President Abdiaziz Laftagareen were involved.
- The extremist group al-Shabab also attacked military sites near Baidoa and reportedly coordinated with Laftagareen’s forces.
- Calm returned after government forces pushed out the militias and patrolled the city streets.
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