source: AEI Critical Threats; Somali Memo
actor1: Al Shabaab
actor2: Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)
location: Shaatilow
notes: On 29 July, Al-Shabaab fighters claim to have seized the town of Saateelow in Gedo Region. According to the source, Al-Shabaab-linked militants launched an attack on Somali national Army forces' barracks before sweeping to take control of the town. The source did not provide any information on casualties.