Puntland: New clashes between army and al-Shabaab fighters in Bari region
Tense of fighting is mounting in the north-eastern region of Bari after fighters from al-Shabaab reportedly spotted in the remote coastal village of Bandarbeyla, reports said.
Heavily armed forces from Puntland state of Somalia moved to the area, to prevent Al shabaab from expanding their presence into the region, according to sources spoke to Radio Shabelle.
The development comes days after Puntland authority declared ending of a cleanse up operations against invading Al shabaab fighters who seized several locations in Nugal and Mudug regions.