Somalia: 14 Killed As Al Shabaab Re-Takes Over Southern Town
Elwak — The Al shabaab fighters on Sunday re-took over the town of Elwak in southern Somalia after bitter battle with Somali government forces in Gedo region.
Eyewitnesses told Shabelle Radio that the town fell into hands of Al shabaab after launching premeditated offensive on government forces there.
During the firefight, the two warring sides pounded both heavy and light weapons on each other as local residents said that mortar shells and machine guns were used in the fight.
The fighting on Sunday left at least 14 people dead while dozens more injured. Reports say that two parts captured battle wagons from each other.
Locals were affected by the battle and some of them started fleeing from their homes to save their lives from random bullets and mortars.
No comments were immediately available from Somali government and AL shabaab.
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