Ethiopian forces clash with Somali troops in Doolow Somalia

Doolow September 26, 2023 (QJ) -News coming from the town of Doolow in Gedo region reports that a conflict erupted today involving troops from the Somali government and Ethiopian forces who entered the town.
According to local sources, the conflict began after Ethiopian troops entered several key locations within Doolow, and residents of these areas were prohibited by the Ethiopian forces.

A clash ensued between the Ethiopian troops and Somali forces who were prevented from entering the areas, resulting in a short-lived confrontation between the two sides.

It is currently unclear the extent of casualties and injuries caused by the conflict, and Ethiopian forces that had entered the town have not yet withdrawn. Additionally, some of the neighborhoods in Doolow have witnessed a significant military presence.

The exact intentions behind the Ethiopian forces’ entry into Doolow and their interaction with Barre Adan Shire (Hiiraale), a prominent figure in Gedo, remains unknown, although local reports suggest that Ethiopian forces aimed to oust him from the town and other possible motives. The residence of Barre Hiiraale in Doolow is reportedly heavily guarded, with multiple troops stationed to defend it.

The Ethiopian forces’ entry into Doolow today appears to have created tensions, but the full context and consequences of this incident are still emerging.