Monday September 23, 2024
Beledweyne (HOL) – At least two people were killed and two others wounded in a clash between rival armed forces on the outskirts of Beledweyne town on Monday, local sources report.
The conflict erupted in the Ikacade area, 25 kilometers northeast of Beledweyne, after forces supporting Hiraan region's transporters, who had blocked the road, clashed with opposing forces attempting to forcibly pass through the blockade.
The Beledweyne Transport Committee and local authorities have yet to comment on the casualties or provide further details about the conflict. Transporters have halted the movement of goods, including vegetables, livestock, and food, until a formal resolution is reached regarding the numerous checkpoints hindering their routes.