UNHCR Somalia Protection and Solutions Monitoring Flash Alert # 24 | Sep 2026: Renewed clashes in Baidoa trigger the displacement of more than 5600 civilians and cause civilian casualties

Country: Somalia Source: UN High Commissioner for Refugees Please refer to the attached file. Background On 28 September 2026, armed clashes were reported in Baidoa following repeated tensions between forces associated with the former Southwest State administration and the Somali National Army over control of the town. Clashes and related security incidents continued through 3 October 2026. Security incidents were reported in Howlwadag, Isha, Afar Irdoodka, Mursal, Luga Baxsi, Bonkay, Towfiq, Xa