| Description |
SCC militias and Somaliland army clashed heavily in the areas of Meygaagle and Sool-Joogto, around 25km N of Buuhoodle, on 08/02.The fighting was initiated by the SSC at about 04.30, when about 15 technicals supported by two tanks attacked the Somaliland Army positions in Meygaagle. SSC forces briefly took control of the positions and later withdrew two 4WD and a truck fitted with a ZSU 23 anti-aircraft artillery gun taken from Somaliland forces. After the attack Somaliland units from Maygaale Widh-Widh and Qorilugud and attacked the SSC forces south of Sool-Joogto at about 09.00. During the second round of fighting Somaliland reportedly captured four technicals from the SSC. Somaliland units also shelled the eastern side of Buuhoodle causing displacement of a significant number of people living in that area. Confirmed casualty figures are currently unavailable. Available information however indicate very high casualties with about 20 Somaliland and 20 SSC soldiers killed and up to 60 other SSC soldiers taken prisoners. |
