Fierce clashes have erupted in the Ogaden after Oromo militia’s attacked Somali pastoralists on the outskirts of Jigjiga in Fafaan province.
Local contacts reveal the clashes erupted after Oromo militia’s launched an attack targeting Somali pastoralists near the town of Jinicsanay. The subsequent attack led to a pitched battle between both sides as smoke billowed throw the sky.
Total of five Somalis where killed and seven wounded in the fighting, along with a substantial amount of Oromo militiamen killed. The wounded Somali pastoralists where taken to a nearby hospital in the city of Jigjiga.
The border region between Ogaden and the neighboring Oromo regional state has been a flashpoint for clashes. Skirmishes have increased within the past few weeks reminiscent of fierce fighting that erupted in the fall of 2017.
We will keep you updated with the latest developments and updates from the region.
Halgan Media.
