Dozens killed in fighting between Somalia army and former allied group


(Corrects dateline to Oct 24, not Oct 23; adds TV and PIX to story slug)

MOGADISHU (Reuters) - At least 30 people died and over 100 were injured in intensified fighting between the Somali National Army and its former ally Ahlu Sunnah Wal Jama'a (ASWJ) in the Somali state of Galmudug over the weekend, residents and hospital officials said.

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