Somalia repels armed assault on Baidoa amid regional political tensions
Explosions and gunfire rock Baidoa as armed groups strike during South West State’s political tensions.

Explosions and gunfire rock Baidoa as armed groups strike during South West State’s political tensions.









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The men provided assistance to al-Shabab fighters who attacked the DusitD2 complex in Nairobi, killing 21 people.
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Police said the attack was carried out by suspected al-Shabab fighters who launched an assault at dawn.
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