| Description |
SNG forces attacked al Shabaab fighters in the outskirts of Hunyaley/Lugay Weene (13km E of Xudur) in the afternoon of 05/01. Both sides engaged in a heavy fighting which lasted for about three hours after which al Shabaab fighters withdrew following reports of immediate reinforcement from AMISOM/ENDF forces based in Xudur. Reports indicate that 11 al Shabaab fighters were killed while 4 SNG forces were injured. One of the al Shabaab fighters killed in the attack - who hails from Rahanweyn/Luways sub clan - was said to be known for planning the hit and run attacks against SNG forces in the town. |
