MOGADISHU, Somalia – At least two people were killed and several others wounded in a violent clash between militias from two rival tribes in the Burhakaba district of the Bay region on Sunday morning.
The conflict, which took place in a district that has been in dispute for the past few days, has raised concerns about the ongoing tensions between the two clans.
Residents of the area reported that the fighting broke out in the early hours of Sunday morning, with both sides engaging in fierce combat. The exact cause of the conflict remains unclear, and authorities have yet to comment on the situation.
The Burhakaba district, located in the Southwest state of Somalia, has seen its share of inter-clan violence in recent years. This latest incident underscores the deep-seated disputes that continue to plague the region.
In a separate incident on Saturday, another clan clash took place in the Barawe and Qoryoley districts in the Lower Shabelle region of the Southwest administration. This string of violent confrontations highlights the challenges faced by local and federal authorities in maintaining peace and stability in the region.
As of the time of writing, Southwest state and federal officials have not yet stated the deadly clash in the Burhakaba district. The silence from authorities has left many residents worried about the potential escalation of violence and the lack of intervention to resolve the underlying disputes.
The situation in the Burhakaba district and the broader Southwest state remains tense, with local communities calling for a swift and peaceful resolution to the ongoing conflicts. In the meantime, residents are bracing for further violence, hoping that the government will step in to prevent further bloodshed.
