| Description |
Leysan clan militia burned a farm and a house belonging to a Harin farmer in Dambale (21km NW of Baidoa) in a long standing clan dispute between the two Rahanweyn sub-clans on 26/12. No causalities or injuries reported. Soon after, Pro-Somali government forces (Leysan) based in Goof-Gaduud and Shabeellow (29km NW of Baidoa) went to the village to back their clan members but were confronted by al Shabaab fighters in Dambale. Five combatants were killed and nine others were injured in the subsequent clash. |
