source: Shabelle Media Network; Undisclosed Source
actor1: Al Shabaab
actor2: Military Forces of Jubaland (2013-)
location: Buulo Xaaji
notes: On 30 Dec, Juba Security Forces (JSF) attacked an Al Shabaab control point at Bula Xaaji village area (south west of Kismayo). There was a brief exchange of fire. JSF temporarily took control of the location for about one hour before they departed. Fatalities were not confirmed.