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Inter-Clan Conflict Displaces Over 2,100 Individuals in Ooryooley District, Lower Shabelle Region
Situational Overview
In Qoryooley district, Lower Shabelle region, between 8-9 July, there was a significant clash between the Garre and Judo clans. The ongoing conflict is based on disputes over district administration ownership between the Garre and Ado clans, a recurring issue in the area.
Civilians are the most affected, with reports of an elderly woman and a man being shot and killed by non-state actors, and five other civilians injured. The fighting has displaced the civilian population, with the Protection and Solutions Monitoring Network (PSMN) documenting 350 households, approximately 2,100 individuals, fleeing from Qoryooley to Buulo-Mareer and Marko. Other households have settled in nearby open areas within Qoryooley district, waiting for the conflict to subside so they can return to their homes. The access to Qoryooley town is currently restricted.
The displaced individuals, staying in open areas and under trees, are facing protection risks, which include unlawful impediments or restrictions to freedom of movement, siege, and forced displacement, rendering them unable to access services in town, as well as psychological and emotional abuse or inflicted distress. They are also facing challenges such as a lack of shelter, latrines, and food. These protection challenges particularly impact vulnerable groups, including children, women, the elderly, and persons with disabilities.