Somaliland: Clashes between army and Khaatumo separatist group militiamen in Hudun town
A fierce firefight took place in the district of Hudun in Sool region between Somaliland defense forces and militiamen aligned to the Khaatumo separatist movement earlier today.
The fighting erupted in the early hours of Thursday morning in the small but strategic town of Hudun in Sool region, Khaatumo Militiamen attacked government forces positions in around the town of Hudun in the attack by the militiamen hence resulting to what residents termed one of the deadliest engagements in recent times.
The inhabitants of the town said the militia loyal to Khaatumo separatist group had fled after government forces launched a counteroffensive using heavy weapons.