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Al Shabaab fighters and SNG/Leysan militias clashed in Toos Weyne Village (50km W of Baidoa) in the afternoon of 04/08. The fighting was initiated by the al Shabaab fighters in three battle-wagons. Reports indicate that most soldiers from the allied forces went to Berdaale town (14km N of Toos Weyne) to collect food when the al Shabaab fighters attacked the village. The fighting went for an hour after which the al Shabaab fighters took over control of the village. Four allied soldiers and two civilians were killed and seven other people were injured in the clash. Al Shabaab fighters reportedly burnt several houses and shops during the clash. Sources indicate that four civilians died in the burnt houses after the al Shabaab fighters locked them inside. There are also two children casualties, one child was killed by a stray bullet and the other died in one of the burnt houses. The village remained under al Shabaab control till the night after which they left. |
