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UPDATED Aug 19, 2026 at 6:07 AM ET
Aug 17, 2026 at 2:11 PM ET
Somalia: Dozens killed in fighting in Baidoa
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Somali forces repelled rebel fighters in Baidoa, leaving dozens dead and nearly 100 wounded.
WHO: Somali army
WHAT: Armed forces repelled rebel fighters in Baidoa after hours of intense fighting
WHEN: Reported Aug 18, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET
WHERE: Baidoa, South West State, Somalia
WHY: Militia loyal to former state president Abdiaziz Hassan Mohamed Laftagareen attacked government positions on the outskirts of the city.
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