location: Maxaas
notes: Local militia from Xawadle sub-clan attacked an al Shabaab position in Mabaax Village (75km E of Bulo Burte) on 21/01. Reports indicate that AMISOM/SNG forces reached the village after the clash however is not known if they will remain in there. One militia and two al Shabaab fighters were killed in the clash.
target_text: location: Maxaas, fatalities: 3