actor1: Military Forces of Somalia (2012-2017) Puntland Security Force
actor2: Al Shabaab
notes: An armed clash occurred between unspecified number of AS fighters and Birmadka/Paramilitary soldiers at the former police checkpoint, c.8km south of Bossaso. The clash lasted approximately 25 minutes. One Birmadka soldier and a civilian were reportedly killed and five other soldiers were wounded. AS fighters retreated from this location to the Mountain of Southwest Bossaso. Security forces in Bossaso are on high alert.
target_text: actor1: Military Forces of Somalia (2012-2017) Puntland Security Force, actor2: Al Shabaab