Reports from Kulbiyow in Lower Juba indicate that intense fighting is ongoing between Jubaland’s Darawish forces, who take orders from Ahmed Madobe, and Somali National Army (SNA) troops supported by local militias.
The clashes reportedly began when Jubaland forces launched an attack on Kulbiyow town, following growing opposition from local residents against Ahmed Madobe’s administration. The attack appears to target the town in response to its defiance of Jubaland’s authority.
The fighting is said to be fierce, with heavy weaponry and sustained gunfire exchanged between the two sides. The situation remains tense, raising fears of significant casualties and destruction.
Details about the extent of casualties and the overall state of the town are yet to be confirmed. However, this escalation highlights the deepening tensions between the Jubaland administration and local communities in the region.
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