Four people have died as deadly clashes broke out in the Hiiraan region.
Reports indicate that four combatants were killed in the fighting that rocked Berhano village on February 2.
The clashes near Beledweyne were between Al-Shabaab militants and government forces.
Somali National Army (SNA) troops joined local clan militia in fighting the terrorists who have caused havoc in the region for a long time.
Government troops liberated several villages during the Wednesday clashes.
The newly liberated villages included Dhoqor, Tarashante, and Behano.
