Mogadishu (AX) — Chaos broke out like a storm in Luuq, Gedo, with tensions boiling over after a shaky truce crumbled between feuding clan militias. Residents found themselves caught in a wave of fear.
As twilight descended, both groups unleashed heavy firepower, rattling the once-peaceful neighborhoods. The rumbling echoes filled the air, unsettling everyone in the vicinity.
This fresh outbreak of violence stems from a recent killing, reviving ancient grudges between these clans. Efforts by Somalia’s Federal Government and Jubbaland authorities to quench this fierce anger fizzled with the murder of a clan member, leaving the peace accord in tatters and igniting new hostilities.
Local folks in Luuq tell tales of barricaded militias poised for further conflict, the atmosphere thick with anticipation of the next clash. A shadow of danger lingers, making everyday life as precarious as walking a tightrope.
Though official word on injuries is still unspoken, local leaders are waving red flags, urgently seeking help to halt this turmoil before it becomes a runaway train.
Stay tuned for more news as things unfold.
Edited by: Ali Musa
alimusa@axadletimes.com
Axadle international–Monitoring
