| Description |
Government forces clashed with Biyamal clan militia in Marka in the afternoon of 22/03 following an escalated dispute over collection of extortion money from public transports. The two sides engaged in a serious exchange of gunfire that lasted for about two hours. One soldier was reported killed while four others including a senior army commander were injured. Further reports indicate that there civilian bystanders were also injured in the clash. AMISOM forces separated the warring sides and took over control of the area to prevent further clashes. |
