location: Berdale
notes: Suspected AS operatives reportedly shot and killed the deputy chairman of Berdaale neighbourhood in Baidoa on 15/05. Reports indicate that the victim was a local elder who had recently participated to a meeting with ENDF commanders in the town. The victim was also reported to be involved in the recruitment of youths to support ENDF/pro-TFG efforts to secure Baidoa neighbourhoods. The attackers managed to escape unidentified. Pro-TFG forces conducted a security operation in Berdaale neighbourhood after the killing and arrested 10 persons.
target_text: location: Berdale, fatalities: 1