location: Jowhar
notes: Fresh fighting resumed between Abgal/Mohamed Muse and Shidle clan militias in Geedo-Barkaan (5km NE of Jowhar) in the morning of 07/11. The two sides reportedly used both light and heavy weapons during the clash. Latest unconfirmed reports indicate that 15 combatants were killed, seven from each side. Later reports hld ten deaths, plus injuries. Two villages were burnt and 350 people were displaced. The fighting comes at a time when access to Jowhar town is difficult due to the floods that affected villages surrounding the town.
target_text: location: Jowhar, fatalities: 10