A UN flight into the southwest town of Luug aborted its approach last Thursday after the pilot observed three anti-aircraft weapons blocking the runway, although no shots were fired, the UNCT update said. It added there were increasing reports indicating the presence of Ethiopian forces in the area. Also in the southern zone, the al-Ittihad militia are said to have moved inexplicably from Ras Kamboni to the Buaale area. The ‘Xog-Ogaal’ newspaper on Tuesday reported clashes in the southern Balcad area between the Ujeejeen and Shiidle groups, in which more than 10 people have been killed.
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