Fighters loyal to former SW state president seize Burhakaba

by: Horn Observer Contributor | 15 October 2026 10:45
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    Fighters loyal to former SW state president seize Burhakaba

    Mogadishu, Somalia-Forces aligned with former South West state president Abdelaziz Hassan Mohamed Laftagaren seized control of the strategic town of Burhakaba on Thursday morning following fierce clashes with regional forces, residents told Horn Obse

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.Forces aligned with former South West state president Abdelaziz Hassan Mohamed Laftagaren seized control of the strategic town of Burhakaba on Thursday morning following fierce clashes with regional forces, residents told Horn Observer
Mogadishu, Somalia-Forces aligned with former South West state president Abdelaziz Hassan Mohamed Laftagaren seized control of the strategic town of Burhakaba on Thursday morning following fierce clashes with regional forces, residents told Horn Observer.

The fighters launched a dawn attack on the town at around 5:00a.m local time ,triggering intense fighting,witnesses told Horn Observer.

Explosions and gunfire were heard across the town as the clashes unfolded.

The Laftagaren-aligned forces have been seeking to regain control of South Wes state since March, when federal government-backed forces ousted the former president after capturing Baidoa, the state's interim capital.


The fighters have launched Baidoa at least seven attacks on Baidoa in an attempt to retake the interim capital.

South West state authorities and Somalia's federal government have yet to comment of the latest development.


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