Ten killed in Jowhar clashes
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19 May 2021 17:32
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JOWHAR (HORN OBSERVER) - Fierce fighting between Hirshabelle forces backed by federal government troops and militias has today killed more than people and injured over twenty others in Jowhar town of Middle Shabelle region.
The fighting broke out after heavily armed clan militias known as Ma’wisley stormed a security checkpoint in north of the town, prompting hours long clashes.
The militias reportedly wanted to free their members who were arrested by security forces.
Witnesses confirmed that the government forces managed to drive the fighters out of town.
Among those killed in the attack are civilians.
Elsewhere, six government soldiers among them top commander were killed and several others wounded after IED hit a military vehicle in the town.
Al-Shabaab militant group has claimed the responsibility for the attack, saying the blast killed ten soldiers including Mohamed Qelshe, Head of the bodyguards of the Middle Shabelle region governor.
The militant group which controls villages and small towns in the region carries out deadly raids on the military bases of SNA and African Union Mission in Somalia (Amisom).
Al-Shabaab also targets government officials and lawmakers with IEDs.
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Ten killed in Jowhar clashes
JOWHAR (HORN OBSERVER) - Fierce fighting between Hirshabelle forces backed by federal government troops and militias has today killed more than people and injured over twenty others in Jowhar town of Middle Shabelle region.