Somali national army takes control of part of Baidoa, largest city in South West state

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Somalia's national army has taken control of part of the biggest city in South West state, two weeks after regional officials said they were severing ties with the federal government in the capital Mogadishu, local residents said.The city of Baidoa, the administrative capital of South West state, is home to international peacekeepers and humanitarian agencies in an area affected by drought, conflict and displacement.Residents said fighting erupted between the national army and troops loyal to

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