location: Gaalkacyo
notes: Puntland forces clashed with opposition supporters (unknown party, likely Midnimo) backed by armed militia in Barxadda area (Galkacyo North) in the morning of 03/07. The fighting broke after the security forces confronted opposition supporters who tried to block Horseed Party officials from holding a rally in Barxadda area. Five killed in the clash, 13 others injured.
target_text: location: Gaalkacyo, fatalities: 5