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Somali Forces Arrive in Capital of South West State Amid Ongoing Political Tensions: Government

Somali Forces Arrive in Capital of South West State Amid Ongoing Political Tensions: Government

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Somali Forces Arrive in Capital of South West State Amid Ongoing Political Tensions: GovernmentThe Somali Security Forces have been deployed to Baidoa, seized... 30.03.2026, Sputnik Africa

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Somali Forces Arrive in Capital of South West State Amid Ongoing Political Tensions: GovernmentThe Somali Security Forces have been deployed to Baidoa, seized by protesters opposing the former state administration which fueled political instability, the Ministry of Information said in a statement. The operation aims to safeguard stability, as well as the well-being of the people and their property, according to the statement. In March, the South West state severed all ties with the federal government after rejecting constitutional amendments, which caused political tensions in the country.Footage from social media allegedly shows people welcoming Somali troops in Baidoa.Subscribe to @sputnik_africa Sputnik Africa | X

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