Seven killed in Hiiraan fighting between al-Shabab and Macaawiisley fighters
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At least seven people were killed and nine others wounded in hours of fighting between al-Shabab militants and local Macaawiisley fighters in Tardo village in Somalia’s Hiiraan region, a local administrator reported Thursday.
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Heavy fighting has erupted in Tardo, Hiiraan region, between Al-Shabaab militants and local residents.
Attributed to: local officials and residents
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Raxanreeb Online
Heavy fighting has erupted in Tardo, Hiiraan region, between Al-Shabaab militants and local residents.
Attributed to: local officials and residents
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Raxanreeb Online
The fighting reportedly broke out after Al-Shabaab fighters attempted to confiscate a weapon from a local resident.
Attributed to: local officials and residents
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Raxanreeb Online
Initial reports indicate that more than 10 people may have been killed or injured.
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Raxanreeb Online
The violence has disrupted movement and raised concerns over the safety of civilians and traders in the area.
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Hiiraan Online
At least seven people were killed in fighting between al-Shabab militants and local Macaawiisley fighters in Tardo village.
Attributed to: a local administrator
Event date: 2026-10-09
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Most recent report · 9 October 2026 07:17 UTC
Seven killed in Hiiraan fighting between al-Shabab and Macaawiisley fighters
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Most recent report · 8 October 2026 15:13 UTC
Dozens Feared Hit as Al-Shabaab Clashes With Residents in Hiiraan
Heavy fighting has erupted in Tardo, Hiiraan region, between Al-Shabaab militants and local residents.
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8 October 2026 15:13 – 9 October 2026 07:17 · UTC
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Seven killed in Hiiraan fighting between al-Shabab and Macaawiisley fighters
At least seven people were killed and nine others wounded in fighting between al-Shabab militant…
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Dozens Feared Hit as Al-Shabaab Clashes With Residents in Hiiraan
Heavy fighting has erupted in Tardo, Hiiraan region, between Al-Shabaab militants and local resi…
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- English
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