Tension runs high in Galgadud, Almost 20 killed in clan clashes

Tension is high in Galgadud region of central Somalia as deadly clashes between two clan militia rage for the second day.

Almost 20 people were killed and a dozen others injured on Wednesday’s confrontation that broke out over land-related issues according to locals.

Some of the injured people were taken to hospitals in Mudug.

The local resident in the area is still in a tense that there might be further clashes that could erupt at any time as war preparation of both sides is underway.

There is still no effort from the traditional elders and peace advocates from the region to ease the tension and enmities between the two clans in the areas.

Arguments over land use, boreholes and pasture have perennially contributed to fighting among Somali clans who are largely pastoralists.

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