source: Xinhua
actor1: Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Special Forces
actor2: Al Shabaab
location: Garas Weyne
notes: 8 August 2018: Somali special forces (Danab) backed by AMISOM troops have reportedly taken control of Bulo-Konto, Dangiga Balow, Basro (also known as Walamoy) and Garas-weyne villages after clashing with Al-Shabaab militiamen in the area. The source did not provide any details on casualties.