10 Killed in clan fighting in central Somalia

At least 10 people have been killed in a deadly clan-related violence in central Somalia on Monday, residents confirm.

The battle between local clan militias broke out in El-dabole village of Galgaduud region in the early morning hours of Monday.

Reasons that led to the fighting is still unclear but reports say that it is related to land disputes and pasture.

Residents and other sources have told Goobjoog News that at least 1o people died during the fighting, including militias from both clans and dozens injured.

The clash between the two rival clans has been going on for so long following a land dispute, while the local elders been able to mediate between the groups, a lasting ceasefire has never been achieved, reliable sources added.

Since the collapse of the Central government in 1991, Water, pasture and politics have been at the centre of sporadic clashes between Somali tribes across the country.