KISMAYO( Halbeeg News)- The 43rd division of Somali National Army together with Jubbaland forces have intervened clashes between two clan militias that broke out in the outskirts of Kismayo, the interim capital of Jubbaland state.
Col. Noor Ahmed, leading the forces that intervened the fighting between the armed militias stated that they were given full orders to stop the fighting and bring the situation back to normal.
Col. Noor further stated that the joint forces have arrested a number of the clan militias who turned down the orders of the forces and the cease fire.
“We have managed to deploy forces and intervene the situation; there are some militias who infringed the cease fire efforts made by the forces. We have arrested them [ the militias] and recovered their weapons” said Col. Noor.
Col. Noor also said that the elders are making efforts to mediate between the sides and solve the issue so as to end the bloodshed and hostility that was happening in the region.
“We hope the brotherly clan will end their hostilities through negotiations and dialogue instead of unnecessary bloodshed” he added.
Over 20 people, mostly the warring sides were killed and dozens wounded in inter-clan fighting outside Kismayo. The violence was caused by land dispute.
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