Somalia's South West State leader seeks Ethiopian military support as Baidoa tensions rise
South West State leader Aden Madobe met senior Ethiopian military officers in Baidoa to discuss security, as tensions rise with forces loyal to former leader Abdiaziz Laftagareen, local media reported. Madobe took over the administration in March after Somali federal forces seized Baidoa and forced Laftagareen into exile.
Why it matters in Ethiopia: Ethiopian troops are stationed in South West State, which borders Ethiopia.
Coverage
- Addis Standard Amharic: ውጥረት እያየለ ያለባት የሶማሊያ ደቡብ ምዕራብ ክልል መሪ የኢትዮጵያን ወታደሮች ድጋፍ መጠየቃቸው ተዘገበ
- Addis Standard: Somalia’s South West State leader seeks Ethiopian military support as tensions continue to rise in Baidoa