location: Xin-Galool
notes: A fierce gun battle erupted between two Dulbahante sub clans (Bahabarsame and Qayaad) at Xidh-Galool (69km SW of Lasanod and 228km SE of Burao). Reportedly, the fighting is linked to a series of disputes between the two sub clans on the mode of blood compensation for previous killings. Efforts by SLA and dulbahante elders to diffuse the tension have been fruitless. The clash lasted for about half an hour. No confirmation of casualties.
target_text: location: Xin-Galool, fatalities: 0