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Fighting erupted in Buurhakaba, a town in Somalia's Bay region, on Thursday. Fighters loyal to Laftagareen claimed the town, which is located on the Baidoa road. Neither the federal government nor the regional administration confirmed the capture of the town.
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Forces loyal to former South West State President Abdiaziz Hassan Mohamed Laftagareen claimed taking control of Buurhakaba following heavy fighting with federal and regional government forces. The clashes occurred after Laftagareen-aligned fighters attacked positions held by Somali federal troops in the Bay region.
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Laftagareen's Forces Capture Buurhakaba in Bay Region
A major battle broke out in Buurhakaba town in the Bay region. The conflict involved Federal Government forces and South West State administration forces against troops loyal to former administrator Cabdicasiis Xasan Maxamed Lafta-gareen. Fighting has caused fear among civilians, with some beginning to flee areas experiencing clashes.
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