Statement by the Humanitarian Coordinator for Somalia, Mr. George Conway, on escalating violence in Baidoa.

Country: Somalia Source: UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs Please refer to the attached file. Mogadishu, 9 October 2026 – I am gravely concerned by the escalating violence in Baidoa, South West State, which is taking a heavy toll at a time of exceptionally high humanitarian needs. The continued insecurity is causing immense suffering among communities already struggling to cope with recurrent shocks and prolonged displacement. I am particularly concerned about people facing