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Armed clashes reported in cenral Somalia.

A deadly still clashes continues in areas near Heraale town in Galgaduud between Ahlu Sunna Wal Jama’a militia and local residents, KNN reports on Wednesday .

The recent clashes in Heraale claimed the lives of over 10 people and scores others were injured, mainly combatants from both sides of the warring militias.

The tension in the area is said to be running high this morning.

The fighting caused the displacement of hundreds of families. There are ongoing efforts by the local elders and religious leaders to quell the tension and convince the rival sides to stop the conflict.