A violent conflict erupted late last night between Al-Shabaab Islamist militants and African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) troops in Marka district of Lower Shabelle region.
The Al-Qaeda linked insurgents attacked a military base belonging to AMISOM troops in the district, resulting in casualties and losses.
Somali Federal Government officials in Marka were unable to give a statement regarding the clashes although the town has seen a surge in planned attacks in the last few days.
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