location: Gaalkacyo
notes: Early-month fighting in Galkayo between Puntland forces and militia from autonomous Galmudug region left at least 27 dead; Puntland security ministry alleged its forces repelled 2-day attack by Al Shabaab militants; Galmudug denied supporting Islamist group, said fighting between 2 sub-clans.
target_text: location: Gaalkacyo, fatalities: 14