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In West Mudug, heavy clan conflicts have erupted between two clans, Sa’ad and Lelakase sub-clans. This conflict has been ongoing intermittently for the past four months, but the most intense and damaging fighting has occurred over the reported 5-day period. The conflict began over the digging of a well in the Jiicboor village, Galdogob district, which the opposing clan opposed. The clashes have severely impacted all areas of the fighting and nearby locations. The most affected areas include: Xasasaale, Laan-calawo, Buulalay, Taaroge, Miigaagta, Laan-waalay, Kal-miigaag, Ina-dhabaray Jiicboor, Nugal-gibin, Jiingada, Dhuxul-Shidka, and Laama Ari.
The conflict has displaced 970 households from these affected villages. Most of these families have relocated to neighboring villages. In addition to the casualties among the fighting militias, there have been six reported civilian casualties, including three children.
The fighting has severely impacted the lives of the people, forcing many to leave their homes, disrupting children's education, and restricting people's freedom of movement. Communities at the highest risk include men, who face retaliation killings, as well as women, children, and the elderly, who endure hardships while fleeing their homes primarily on foot. They leave behind most of their household property in their search for safety.