location: Kismayo
notes: Eighteen are killed when clashes between Raskamboni and Awramale militia continue for a second day. Among the dead are a Raskamboni commander by the name of 'Awil.' The spokesman of Jubaland State asserted the fighting was between Raskamboni and al Shabaab, not Awramale militia. As the day progressed AMISOM forces made their presence felt, causing Awramale fighters to surrender to them. Elders of the groups were eventually able to broker a ceasefire.
target_text: location: Kismayo, fatalities: 18