| Description |
Clan militias from Jajeelo and Makane (Hawiye) manning an illegal checkpoint in Hawl-Wadaag neighbourhood (Beled Weyne) clashed over money extorted from public transport vehicles on 06/02. The two sides engaged in a heavy fighting that went on for hours. The fighting resumed early the following morning (07/02). Seven combatants were killed and 24 others including civilians were injured in the clash. Later, a civilian who was a doctor was reported killed in the clash. AMISOM and SNG deployed troops in the area to prevent further clashes but tension remains high. |
