Shabaab attacked Hizbul Islam in the seaport of Kismayo city at dawn. At least 25 people have been killed and thousands of civilians fled the area. Shabaab was assisted by foreign fighters, residents said. A convoy of armed trucks led by Sheikh Hassan "Turki," deputy commander of Hizbul Islam, left Mogadishu to reinforce Hizbul fighters.
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