actor1: Military Forces of Somalia (2012-2017)
actor2: Al Shabaab
notes: Al Shabaab forces attacked a government check-point at the western edge of Beled Weyne in the early morning of 01/02. The fighting was described as heavy and lasted for about one and half hour. Unconfirmed reports indicate that one Somali soldier, one Djiboutian soldier, one civilian, and 11 al Shabaab fighters (including a well known commander) were killed during the fighting. Exact date unclear.
target_text: actor1: Military Forces of Somalia (2012-2017), actor2: Al Shabaab