Civilian Deaths after Pirate Confrontation
At least four civilians died and six were injured in fighting between Galmudug security forces and pirates in southern part of Galkayo. The fighting came after a group of pirates launched an ambush attack on four police vehicles patrolling the village of Astangolol in southern Galkayo. Heavy fighting broke out at 8am local time (EAT) with civilians caught in the crossfire.
A local police said, "Armed gangs, namely pirates, assaulted four of our vehicles in a surprise attack, while we were patrolling the villages to keep security.
Peace has been restored. One soldier was slightly injured, but four civilians are dead and six others injured. We will not be intimidated and will keep pressure on the pirates," said Abdi Jama'a Habeeb from Galmudug.
Ali Mahad, a journalist in Galkayo, reported, "Six civilians are hospitalized in Galkayo hospital and the injured include women and elders at their workplaces, caught in the crossfire."
The Galmudug administration has already promised to step up operations against the pirates, and in apparent response to recent arrests, the pirates have increased attacks in the Galmudug region. Recently the pirates abducted a 9 year-old boy, who was freed a few days later.
Source: Somalia Report
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