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A fire engulfed a fuel station in Beledweyne on Sunday afternoon. This incident occurs amid broader instability in Hiiraan, following recent clashes between Al-Shabaab militants and local fighters. The city has also experienced a suicide truck bombing and political protests.
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Hundreds of displaced families were evicted from houses they occupied rent-free in El Jalle, on the outskirts of Beledweyne. This action was taken by homeowners preparing for forecast heavy El Niño rains and fears of flooding. The evicted families fled conflict and drought years prior.
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