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Somali Troops and Opposition Clash in Baidoa, Civilian Casualties Rise
Federal troops and armed opposition forces have engaged in heavy fighting in Baidoa, Somalia, leading to a rising civilian death toll. The clashes highlight ongoing instability in the region.
17 Aug, 06:19 — 17 Aug, 09:32
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ReutersVery High7h ago
Somalia federal troops and armed opposition clash in Baidoa city - Reuters
Somalia federal troops and armed opposition clash in Baidoa city Reuters
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Somalia federal troops and armed opposition clash in Baidoa city - The Straits Times
Somalia federal troops and armed opposition clash in Baidoa city The Straits Times
Read full article →jerusalem-postMostly Factual4h ago
Somalia troops and armed opposition clash in heavy Baidoa fighting as civilian toll rises
Fresh fighting in the city could compound a dire humanitarian crisis in the area. Baidoa hosts hundreds of thousands of displaced people; one in four children at refugee sites is malnourished.
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First report: Reuters · 17 Aug, 06:19|Full coverage: 3 · 3h|Window: 3h
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