Clashes in Somalia between army and supporters of former Southwest State leader

In Somalia, clashes erupted between the national army and supporters of former Southwest State leader Abdiiaziz Hassan Mohamed Laftagareen. According to AFP, air forces and drones were deployed in the fighting. The confrontation began early in the morning, with local authorities estimating 2,000–3,000 attackers involved in a multi-directional assault on Baidoa. By midday, the situation in the city had calmed down.