source: VOA; Somali Memo
actor1: Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)
actor2: Al Shabaab
location: Jalalaqsi
notes: 13 May. Al Shabaab, on a bandit clearing operation, clash with government soldiers and Hawadle militia manning a checkpoint between Halfoley (near Dinlaabe) and Jalalaqsi villages. Fighting took place in both Hiiraan and Middle Shabelle and lasted over two days.The government troops were being supported by Djibouti commanders. Ethiopian forces were later dispatched and provided reinforcements. 12 dead over two days. VOA claims 13 dead.