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Armed clashes were reported in Bacda area between militias of the Shabelle Valley State (SVS) and ASWJ. SVS forces initially attacked ASWJ positions in the morning of 01/10 from their base in Kalabeyr and temporarily took control of Bacda. ASWJ forces regrouped and after received reinforcements from Matabaan managed to recapture Bacda. Tensions remained high the following day in the settlements along the main road between Kalabeyr and Matabaan but elders and Ethiopian officials reportedly intervened to allow a resolution of the issue. SVS militias were ordered to remain at their base in Kalabeyr and ASWJ was able to return its forces from Jiracle back to Bacda. |
