Mudug region in central Somalia clan elders and witnesses on the 31st that the two major tribes in the region due to territorial disputes in the day of the outbreak of violent conflict, killing at least 20 people were killed and 40 wounded.

???? In the Mudug region Neibadewei to village elders told Xinhua Alimuse telephone interview, said the two tribal territories for the right to compete for Bade Wei to village deep grudges a long time. Earlier in the day, fierce fighting broke out again two sides, the conflict parties and even the use of heavy weapons, killing at least 20 people were killed and 43 wounded, including women and children, large numbers of people forced to flee their homes. Currently, elders from both tribes, and local officials are working to ease tensions.