actor1: Military Forces of Somalia (2012-2017)
actor2: Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)
notes: Government forces launched an attack against a checkpoint manned by militia loyal to a former SNG officer in Tixsiile (21 NE of Afgooye) in the morning of 01/06. The two sides exchanged gunfire for about an hour after which the SNG forces took over control of the checkpoint. Reports indicate that the militia commander and a number of his militiamen were killed in the clash. SNG forces reportedly seized two vehicles and a number of weapons during the clash.
target_text: actor1: Military Forces of Somalia (2012-2017), actor2: Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)