actor1: Militia (Ahmed Madoobe)
actor2: Al Shabaab
notes: A fierce fighting opposed a combination of militias (Ahmed Madoobe forces plus militias trained in Isiolo/Kenya) and AS troops in Dhoobley after the allied militias attempted to expel AS from the town. The confrontation involved exchange of artillery fire and lasted up to the morning of 21/03. The allied militias are said to have been retreated back to Kenya after having temporarily controlled at least some parts of Dhoobley. At least 10 of their soldiers were reportedly killed and an undetermined number were sent to Liboi/Kenya for medical treatment. The town was in the morning under the control of AS but fighting resumed in the evening of 21/03. The number of troops deployed on the two sides is reported to be very high.
target_text: actor1: Militia (Ahmed Madoobe), actor2: Al Shabaab