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At least 40 members of the al-Shabab militant group were killed in an internal clash between rival factions of the group in the Bakol region, according to Southwest State TV on Tuesday, The regional broadcaster, citing reliable sources, reported that the fighting erupted over a dispute related to financial resources extorted from local populations…
The violent confrontation occurred in El-Dhun Adegow, a rural area approximately 42 kilometers northwest of Baidoa, Southwest State TV also indicated that senior leaders of al-Shabab were among those killed or injured in the clash. However, the report did not provide further details about the identities or roles of the individuals involved.
The al-Shabab group has not yet commented on the internal conflict, The incident highlights ongoing fractures within al-Shabab, a group that has increasingly faced pressure from Somali security forces and local militias in recent months.
