MOGADISHU — Former spokesperson of the South West Badbaado Forces, Mohamed Hussein Hassan (John), has given a wide-ranging interview addressing the latest political and security developments in Somalia’s South West State.
Hassan, who now serves as a spokesperson for forces aligned with former South West State President Abdiaziz Hassan Mohamed Laftagareen, discussed the ongoing political dispute between Laftagareen and the Federal Government of Somalia.
He also outlined the position of forces supporting Laftagareen and commented on recent developments in Baidoa, the administrative capital of South West State.
The interview comes amid heightened tensions between federal authorities and Laftagareen over political leadership, security arrangements and the administration of South West State.
Hassan addressed the position of the forces aligned with Laftagareen and responded to recent developments in the region. Some of the claims made during the interview could not be independently verified.
The interview comes as political and security tensions continue to develop in South West State, with attention focused on the future of the region’s administration and relations between federal and regional authorities.
Further developments are expected as the Federal Government, South West authorities and Laftagareen’s camp respond to the latest statements.
