actor1: Military Forces of Somalia (2012-2017) Puntland Security Force
actor2: Al Shabaab
notes: Al Shabaab fighters and Puntland forces clashed near Garmaal Village (144km SW of Bandar Beyla) in the morning of 16/03. The fighting was reportedly initiated by Puntland forces who launched an attack against al Shabaab positions in the village. Both sides reportedly suffered casualties but exact figures remain unknown.
target_text: actor1: Military Forces of Somalia (2012-2017) Puntland Security Force, actor2: Al Shabaab