Hizbul Islam and al Shabaab Fight Again in Kismayo

Kismayo (Alshahid)- Fresh fighting erupted in the border town of Dhoobley early on Tuesday as forces loyal to the insurgent group of Hizbul Islam attacke the town which is controlled by Alshabab forces.

The residents of the town said that the fighting broke out when Hizbul Islam forces led by Sheikh Ahmed Madobe attacked the town from the direction of the Kenyan border.
The Alshabab forces in the town fought back and were able to drive back the attackers.
The actual figure of the casualties is not yet clear as both fighting groups declined to comment about the fight.

Alshabab and Hizbul Islam both fight the TFG and AMISOM but at the same time battle over the control of Jubba regions.

Source Al Sahid