More than 20 Killed in Renewed Fighting in Central Somalia

At least 24 people were killed and more than 80 others were wounded in a renewed fighting between Puntland and Galmudug state forces in the central Somali town of Galkayo, days after the two states agreed a cease-fire. Witnesses say a fierce battle erupted early Sunday morning with heavy gunfire and mortar exchange in the west side of the town and later spread out to different suburbs surrounding the town. Medical officials in the town confirmed to VOA at least 24 people were killed,...

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