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| 14 killed in clan fighting in Balalnbal |
| 2014-06-11 |
| At least 14 people reportedly died and 11 others have been wounded in two separate renewed tribal clashes that took place in Balanbl town of central Somalia. According to local sources, at least 10 people, including civilians were killed on the battling sides on Tuesday in the town after fierce clan fighting erupted at Shilanta, Garas-gaabta and Cila-buulale localities in Balanbal of Galgaduud region. Local reports say both warring sides exchanged heavy gunfire which lasted for more than 5 hours and the gun battle broke out over land ownership dispute between two co-living clans in the town. The injured people were rushed to Balanbal general hospital for medical treatment, according to locals. So far, Balanbal district government officials and SFG officials in Mogadishu have yet to comment on the deadly renewed clashes in villages in the twon of Galgaduud region. |
| Posted by:Steve White |