Somalia Deploys Federal Troops to Baidoa Amid Disputed Regional Election

Somalia Deploys Federal Troops to Baidoa Amid Disputed Regional Election

Tensions are escalating in Somalia as federal troops advance toward the regional capital of Baidoa following the contested re-election of South West State President Abdiaziz Hassan Mohamed Lafta-gareen.

BREAKING: Government Forces Reach Outskirts of Baidoa as Tensions Escalate in South West State. – Somali Dispatch

BAIDOA (SD) – Government forces that departed from Buur Hakaba today have now arrived on the outskirts of Baidoa, according to confirmed reports. The troops have been conducting mine-sweeping operations on the city’s periphery, following local sources who confirmed that numerous landmines had been planted in the area. According to planned operations, these forces—comprising 80 military vehicles—are expected to enter Baidoa tomorrow. Meanwhile, s…

Somali government troops advance towards Biadoa from two separate directions.

Reports have emerged stating that there is widespread fear and panic among the residents of Biadoa, as troops from Somalia’s National Army (SNA) are advancing towards Baidoa from two different directions. According to SNA officers, the government troops are rapidly approaching two checkpoints in Baidoa. Currently, security forces loyal to South West State are stationed at the east and west checkpoints, but their fate is uncertain if they engage …