Hundreds of residents flooded the streets of central Baidoa on Thursday in a demonstration of solidarity with Somalia’s Southwest State forces, local security officials reported.
The rally came after troops successfully repelled an Al-Shabaab assault on a military base in the Maanya-Fuul area, located on the outskirts of the city.
The show of support highlights public backing for regional forces amid ongoing security challenges in the region.
Authorities confirmed that the attack was thwarted, though further details on casualties or operations remain undisclosed.