Published: · Last updated: · Severity: medium · Category: ground_assault

Mortar attack on Somalia president in Baidoa

Location: Baidoa, Somalia (3.1138, 43.6498)
Event Type: ground_assault
Severity: medium
Source: OSINT
Event Date: 2026-04-03T00:00:00.000Z

Description

On Friday, April 3, 2026, a series of mortar rounds were fired in an attack on Somalia’s president in Baidoa, South West State, as referenced in reports about subsequent flight resumptions.

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