Qoryooley – RNN Somali TV
A violent clan clash erupted today in Qoryooley town, located in the Lower Shabelle region, and fighting is still ongoing in various parts of the district.
Reliable sources on the ground confirmed to RNN Somali TV that at least 7 people have been killed, while the number of injured is significantly higher. The death toll is expected to rise as heavy fighting continues in the town.
The conflict reportedly stems from a long-standing dispute over the control and administration of Qoryooley district, which has escalated into open violence between local clans. Tensions over this issue have been simmering for some time, but today the situation deteriorated into full-blown armed confrontation.
Local residents express fear that the fighting could have a widespread impact on the overall security situation in Qoryooley and the surrounding areas of Lower Shabelle.
So far, there has been no official statement from the regional security forces or the Lower Shabelle administration regarding the ongoing clashes. Efforts to mediate or intervene have not yet been reported.
Eyewitnesses report that civilians have started fleeing from the affected neighborhoods, fearing that the conflict might spread across the entire district.
The ongoing conflict in Qoryooley highlights the urgent need for political solutions and clan mediation to prevent the escalation of violence that could destabilize the entire Lower Shabelle region.
RNN Somali TV will continue to monitor the situation in Qoryooley and provide updates as new information becomes available.
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