| 2021 Galmudug clashes | |||||||
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| Part ofSomali Civil War (2009–present) | |||||||
Location of Galmudug | |||||||
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| Belligerents | |||||||
| Commanders and leaders | |||||||
| Omar Moʽallim Nur | |||||||
| Casualties and losses | |||||||
| 16 (Government claim) | |||||||
120 killed (ASWJ claim) | |||||||
In late October 2021, clashes occurred inGalmudug, Somalia between theSomali Army andAhlu Sunna Waljama'a, aSufimilitia.[1]
On 30 September 2021,Somali Armed Forces attacked the Ahlu Sunnah Wal Jama'a (ASWJ) fighters in Galmudug state. ASWJ took control of Mataban and Guriceel towns following the clashes.[2] On 1 October 2021 ASWJ rebels took control of Guriel followed by Eldhere day later.[3]
The clashes erupted on 23 October in theGuriel District.[1] On 25 October, local government said that 16 soldiers had been killed.[1] The ASWJ said the total death toll from the clashes is at least 120.[1]
The ASWJ had been a government ally in fighting the civil war from 2010, but their previous arrangement broke down. The ASWJ first fought against the army in February 2020.[1]
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