actor1: Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)
actor2: Al Shabaab
notes: Military forces attacked al Shabaab fighters concentrated at Birta-Dheere village (c. 11 km South of Garbaharey town). There was an extended armed clash after which SNA withdrew. Initial reports indicated that six military forces were killed and six others were injured in the attack. Earlier in the morning, armed clashes had erupted between security forces and al Shabaab fighters (Birta Dheer, Gedo) during an operation aimed at removing landmines. 14 al Shabaab and 3 government soldiers had died.
target_text: actor1: Military Forces of Somalia (2017-), actor2: Al Shabaab