JOWHAR(Mareeg)—Reports from Jowhar town, the regional capital of Middle Shabelle region say seven people were killed in the region in revenge clashes between rival clans.
Witnesses said on Sunday at least seven people were killed in Wardhagah and Bulo Habley villages by clan militias.
The rival clan militias have made retaliatory attacks and killed three civilians in Bulo Habley village near Jowhar on Saturday evening.
Clan elders have started mediation efforts between the rival clan militias who have been fighting in the region recently.
Middle Shabelle Region is under the control of al Shabaab militants who are fighting against the Somali, fragile government.
The inter clan clashes are often caused by pastoral land dispute and water wells in the region.
By Ahmednor Mohamed Farah
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