10 people were killed in clashes between rival armed factions in Bakool province

 
At least ten people from both sides were killed in clashes between the Somali government forces and the dervish forces of the state of southwestern Somalia in the city of “Eil Bardali” in the Bakool region of the state on Wednesday evening.

According to local residents, both sides used heavy and light weapons, which resulted in casualties among the two armies participating in the battle.

The fighting comes in the wake of previous clashes between the army and the Dervish forces in the city of “Berwai” on Monday, in which more than 10 people were killed.

Neither the Somali federal government nor the regional state has commented on the recent clash between rival military factions.