source: Radio Kulmiye; Undisclosed Source
actor1: Al Shabaab
actor2: Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)
location: Balcad
notes: On 8 September 2020, Al Shabaab militants attacked a government security forces base in Balcad town (Balcad, Middle Shabelle). Al Shabaab briefly held the position before withdrawing after AMISOM forces shelled the position. No fatalities and/or injuries reported.