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Bay region gov't forces clash while being accused of rape
2013-05-11
BAIDOA, Somalia – At least two people were killed after government forces battled in the outskirts of Baidoa on Thursday, Garowe Online reports. One civilian and one government troop were killed on Thursday following a battle between government forces stationed in Baidoa capital of Bay region.

According to government authorities, the troops who had initiated the clashes left the frontline were they were battling Al Shabaab and arrived in Baidoa to complain about not being paid their salaries.
"We want our money!"
"If we don't get paid how're we gonna get wasted in Baidoa?"
Authorities in Baidoa, gave an order to troops stationed in the city to remove the unhappy government forces out of town that led to the clashes. Also authorities stated that the upset government troops had carried out acts of robbery and rape.

Local sources told GO that they could not independently identify which forces carried out the rape but did confirm that there were many rape victims.
Posted by:Steve White

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