# Somalia says it repelled armed assault on Baidoa amid political tensions

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- Al Jazeera, 2026-09-03 13:40 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/9/3/somalia-repels-armed-assault-on-baidoa-amid-regional-political-tensions?traffic_source=rss

> Somalia’s military says it repelled an attack on Baidoa by militias loyal to ousted South West State governor Abdiaziz Hassan Mohamed Laftagareen. Hours of explosions and gunfire forced residents indoors, while a spokesperson for Laftagareen’s forces claimed they had captured parts of the city. The government is investigating casualties and accused the groups of operating alongside al-Shabab.