Reports from Beledweyne in Hirshabeelle State indicate that a soldier kill a civilian in one of the neighborhoods of Beledweyne
The deceased was identified as Abdiweli Sheine and was one of the youths of Beledweyne town according to reports.
The reports also adds that the Somali government troops who were in a checkpoint in Howl Wathag District killed the deceased identified as Abdiweli Sheine.
According to reliable sources the killing was caused by a dispute between the soldier and the young boy, after which a government soldier opened fire killing the deceased.
The incident has sparked widespread outrage and condemnation from the public and authorities as top security agencies have issued several strong warnings to the forces regarding civilian killings Indicating killings committed by the government forces are an unforgivable crime and that they face justice for their careless actions.
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