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Exchange of anti-aircraft fire between Galmudug and Puntland forces was reported to have taken place for the second day in the area of Galkacyo Airport. Puntland forces were reported to be located on the NE side of the airport and the Galmudug militias to the SE in Bur Bisharo suburb. The shooting is motivated by disputes about the sharing of the airport revenues. Militias from South Galkacyo were reported to have been paid 10.000 USD by the Puntland authorities on 21/11 to resolve the problem but the exchange of fire of 22/11 suggests that the amount may not have been considered sufficient. By 16.00 the situation was reported to have stabilized with no further shooting taking place. The elders of the two sides were reported to have initiated talks aimed at resolving the dispute. |
