Fierce fighting between the self-declared republic of Somaliland and the semi-autonomous state of Puntland on Wednesday took place in Taleh area in Sool region of northern Somalia, officials said.
The fighting has broken out as Puntland forces ambushed a Somaliland delegation in Taleh area which is close to Garowe, the capital of Puntland.
At least three people have been killed and seven others injured during in the armed confrontation.