... as opposed to the more usual name-calling or slapsy...
between the government forces with locals and al-Shabaab
...... the personification of Somali state failure...occurred on the outskirts of Aden Yabal district in the Middle Shabelle region.
The battle took place in Wartadibi Samatar and Boos Adur near Aden Yabal district.
The skirmish came after the government forces and the local residents moved towards Aden Yabal district to take over the control from al-Shabaab.
Some reports say that the battle is still going on in the two areas and both sides are using heavy and small weaponry.
There are no details about the casualty figures of the conflict as both sides are yet to release statements regarding the losses.