Shabelle Media Network (Mogadishu)
16 June 2011
Beletweyne — Al shabaab movement and fighters from local Shabelle valley administration on Thursday battled in parts of Hiran region in central Somalia.
The fighting, which was extremely heavy, started after Al shabaab fighters attacked key military bases manned Shabelle Valley in Burta Qowlet just outside of Beletweyne, the regional capital of Hiran region, according to the latest reports Shabelle Media Network has obtained there.
At least three people, from two warring sides, have been so far confirmed dead and more others injured during the fighting.
In an interview with Shabelle Media Network, Mohammed Nur Agajof, the minister of information of Shabelle Valley said that they had been assaulted by Al shabaab, but noted they managed to rebel the group.
The minister spelled out that they managed to four members from what he called anti Peace terrorist group.
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