Eel Hareeri, Hiraan Region (KAAB TV) – Ongoing reports from the Hiraan region confirm that fierce fighting is currently underway in the Eel Hareeri area, a locality situated within the Moqokori district. The conflict involves the Hawadle community’s self-organized forces, known as Ma’awisley, and militants from the extremist group Al-Shabaab.
According to local sources, the latest round of violence erupted after Al-Shabaab fighters launched a surprise attack on a military outpost operated by Ma’awisley forces in Eel Hareeri. Eyewitnesses and local residents report that a fierce battle ensued, with both sides exchanging heavy gunfire and using a variety of weaponry in a prolonged confrontation.
Preliminary accounts suggest that the Ma’awisley forces, made up of local Hawadle clan members, managed to repel the initial attack and are currently engaged in a sustained counteroffensive. However, the situation on the ground remains fluid, and the fighting is reported to be ongoing as of this report.
There is still no official confirmation regarding the number of casualties or the extent of the damage caused by the clashes. Communication with the area is limited, making it difficult to independently verify current developments.
This latest incident follows a series of confrontations in recent weeks between Al-Shabaab and Ma’awisley forces in the same region. In a significant battle just weeks ago, local sources claim that Ma’awisley fighters successfully ambushed Al-Shabaab units, killing more than 70 militants in the El Hareeri area. That confrontation was seen as a major blow to Al-Shabaab’s operational capacity in the district.
The situation remains tense, and residents in surrounding areas are reportedly fleeing to safer regions amid fears of escalating violence. Local authorities and community leaders are urging the federal government to provide military reinforcements and humanitarian assistance to stabilize the area.
KAAB TV will continue to monitor the developments and provide updates as more information becomes available.