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Somaliland and Khatumo forces clashed in Karin Dabayl Village (45km SE of Laas Caanood) in the afternoon of 12/06. The fighting broke out after Somaliland forces deployed large number of its troops in the area to prevent Khatumo forces in Buuhoodle from reinforcing other Khatumo forces in Taleex following the takeover of the town by Somaliland forces in the morning of 12/06. No casualties were reported. On the other hand, reports indicate that one of the officials of Khatumo, Ali Khalif Galaydh, arrived safely in Saalax Dheer Village (60km SW of Laas Caanood) near the Ethiopian border after the takeover of Taleex. |