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SNG police clashed with a local militia comprised of residents living in state-owned building near Jaale Siyaad Military academy in Hodan District during forceful eviction in the morning of 27/05. Reports indicate that police forces opened fire at the residents after resisting the eviction. A local militia opposing the eviction clashed with the police. Latest reports indicate that both the police and local militias received reinforcements and the armed clash intensified. Further reports indicate that some army soldiers who live in the area backed the local militia during the clash. Two police men were reportedly killed and two others injured. A girl died after she was hit by a stray bullet. |
