source: Undisclosed Source
actor1: Al Shabaab
actor2: N/A
location: Mashalaay
notes: Movement of forces: On 3 Jan 2019, Al Shabaab movement of unspecified strength was observed about 10 km east of Elman FOB (north east of Maslah, Lower Shabelle). AS came from the north and headed towards Hareeri Madow (13 km south of Balcad). It was suspected that AS was continuing towards Afgoye in Lower Shabelle.