Heavy fighting occurred in Baidoa on Monday when forces loyal to former South West State president Abdiaziz Hassan Mohamed Laftagareen attacked federal positions, using vehicle-borne explosives and reportedly coordinating with al-Shabab. Federal troops killed approximately 30 attackers and retained control of the city, according to Al Jazeera reporting. The clashes represent the most intense combat in Baidoa since federal forces secured it in March.