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Armed clash opposing gunmen belonging to the Reer Hagar and Jamac Siyaad sub-clans of Darood/Dhulbahante and Isaaq/Habar Jeclo/Farah Abdile took place between Hagoogane and Qorilugud villages after Dhulbahante gunmen tried to steal camels belonging to Habar Jeclo pastoralists. The conflict is reported to be related to a previous looting of livestock belonging to Dhulbahante herders that had taken place the day before. Elders of the Jamac Siyaad and Farah Abdile sub-clans were reported to have gone to Qorilugud from Caynabo in order to start a mediation process. Somaliland forces stationed in the area have not been involved in the fighting. |