Beledweyn
(Sunatimes) Al Shabaab militia and fighters from Shabelle on Thursday battled
in parts of Hiran region in central Somalia.
The heavy battle which involved the use of immense
artillery bombs began after Al shabaab fighters attacked key military bases
controlled by Shabelle Valley in Burta Qowlet just outside of Beletweyne, the
regional capital of Hiran region,
At least three people, from two warring sides,
have been so far confirmed dead and more others injured during the fighting.
The warring factions have both claimed victory but
residents in the disputed areas have confirmed the deaths of more than 10 ten
people, all belonging to both sides.
Spokesman for the shabelle Valley Mohamud Nuur
Kabajoof said that they are very close to the Town of Balet weyn.
Meanwhile Ahlu suna wal jamaa has displayed bodies
of alleged alshabab fighters killed in the recent combat.
Spokesman for the group Abu yussuf has pointed out
they have killed over 50 alshabab fights including senor commanders.
There are reports of massive fleeing from the
Balet weyn in fear of the fighting spilling over to the city
By Bariga Afrika
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Somalia: Government Troops Close to Beledweyn
Spokesman for the shabelle Valley Mohamud Nuur Kabajoof said that they are very close to the Town of Balet weyn.