(SomaliNet) Heavy clashes between rival local militias have erupted near Luq district of Gedo region in southwest of Somalia on late Friday killing at least 4 people and wounding dozens more, Somalinet correspondent. "The fighting happened in a village around Luq district where local militias have exchanged heavy weapons causing more casualties," local witness told SomaliNet office. Reports from the Gedo region say that the communication at the area where clashes took place has been cut off, and it made difficult to gain more details on the exact casualties resulted from the fighting. There have been continuing efforts to stop the clashes amid there is little hope over ending the current conflict between rival militias. The Local authorities in Luq district sent negotiation team around the battle areas to participate peace making efforts by local elders.
Local official said more residents have displaced their homes after the village burnt to ashes during the battle Sources in Luq district confirmed heavy casualties including death and lost properties after the fighting continued for some hours. It is not yet clear the causes of the just clashes but some reports say this relating to row of land ownership.