location: Gaalkacyo
notes: Galmudug forces clashed with clan militiamen hailing from Habar-Gidir/Sacad sub-clan manning an illegal checkpoint at the outskirt of Galkacyo (2km S of Galkacyo) in the morning of 03/05. The two sides exchanged fire for about 30 minutes after which the clan militias withdrew. The fighting reportedly broke out after Galmudug forces reached the area to convince the militias to leave the area (in an effort to clear the roads south of Galkacyo of militia checkpoints). Two combatants were reportedly killed in the clash and four others were injured while eight clan militias were arrested by the Galmudug forces.
target_text: location: Gaalkacyo, fatalities: 2