source: Undisclosed Source
actor1: Al Shabaab
actor2: Hawadle Clan Militia (Somalia)
location: Tarda
notes: 09 February. Al Shabaab fighters and local clan militias clashed near Tardo area (c. 185 km south east of Beletweyne) at the border of Hiiraan and Middle Shabelle. The cause of the incident was related to ownership of disputed land at Xalfooley between Hawadle and Abgaal clan. Al Shabaab intervened and ordered Hawadle clan members to move out of the land which resulted in the armed clash. Causalities not known.