Jubaland Troops Assert Control Over Beled-Hawo Following Intense Clashes with Federal Forces
Jubaland Forces Claim Control of Beled-Hawo Amid Fierce Clashes
KISMAYO, Somalia — In a significant development, Jubaland's regional forces announced on Monday that they had gained complete control over Beled-Hawo, a strategically vital town in the Gedo region, close to the bustling Kenyan border. This announcement comes after intense clashes with troops aligned with the Somali federal government.
The strife unfolded unexpectedly when, as reported, two military helicopters descended upon the town. These aircraft were…