source: Somali Memo; Garowe Online
actor1: Al Shabaab
actor2: AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-)
location: Qoryooley
notes: 4 September 2018: Al-Shabaab fighters reportedly attacked AMISOM troops in Qoryoley town, located in the southern region of Lower Shabelle. According to the source, Al-Shabaab fighters were able to gain control of the town temporarily overnight, before pulling out the next morning. AMISOM troops later reported the event, claiming to have repelled the attack on their base and confirming to have killed two Al-Shabaab militiamen during the clashes.