Beledweyne (Sunatimes) A fighting that culminated in the death of at least four people believed all to be fighters took place in Baad, an area 18km north of Beledwein between Al-Shabaab and militias affiliated to the government. The fighting started in the early hours of the evening and dragged into the night.

The fighting took place when Al-Shabaab militias attacked Baad, where the government allied group are based. Reports indicate that the Al-Shabaaab fighters were shrugged off and could not infiltrate into the village.

Residents in the area told Bar-kulan that Al-Shabaab left four dead fighters in the area of combat and were strewn on the ground at the time of the fighting.

Meanwhile, officials from the government allied group told Bar-kulan that a soldier died from their side in the fighting, while two others were wounded.  Some sources say the two sides are still eying each other in close proximity.

By Rooble Dirir