Fighting erupts in southwestern Somalia between government and militias
Fighting erupted early Thursday between government forces and militias on the outskirts of Somalia's southwestern city of Baidoa, with reports of heavy gunfire and civilians fleeing their homes.
TL;DR
- Fighting began early Thursday on the outskirts of Baidoa.
- Government forces clashed with militias.
- Heavy gunfire was reported.
- Civilians fled their homes due to the conflict.