Confirmed reports received from the Ogaden reveal intense fighting has erupted at the border town of Ma’aayso in Shiniile province between local Somali residents and Oromo militia’s.

Local contacts have informed Halgan Media that heavily armed Oromo militia’s launched a brazen attack targeting the town of Ma’aayso and its residents. In the midst of the attack one Somali was wounded and no casualties sustained.

Residents in the town of Ma’aayso where able to repel the attack from the Oromo militia’s, subsequently putting an end to the advances of the Oromo militia’s. The town of Ma’aayso in Ogaden has been a flashpoint as the border region remains extremely volatile.

Halgan Media has able to obtain the name of the wounded victim, which is listed below.

  • Cabdi Yare

We will keep you updated with the latest developments and updates from the region.

Halgan Media