South Somalia clashes leave 24 dead

At least 24 people were killed on Wednesday evening after clashes broke out between al-Shabab fighters and the transitional government troops in Dhobley and Elwak towns near the border with Kenya.

Most of those killed were members of anti-government al-Shabab group while scores of people were also injured during the deadly clashes.

Al-Shabab fighters had controlled Dhobley town in Lower Jubba region since January 2009. However, it fell under pro-government militia Ahlu Sunna Waljama