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MOGADISHU, June 12 (Xinhua) -- At least three people including a soldier were killed and six others injured in clashes between a militia and the Somali National Army (SNA) Sunday in Somalia's central Galmudug state.
Deputy Information Minister in Galmudug state, Dahir Farah Fidow, told Xinhua by phone that the clashes occurred at the Kafalo military base when the soldiers were being paid their salaries.
"One SNA soldier and two from the militia were killed," Fidow said.
"The militia too wanted to be paid salary but the army officers told militia that they are not part of the soldiers who will be paid. This standoff led to the deadly fighting that resulted in (the) three deaths," he added.
The minister said the Somali security forces intervened to calm the situation, while the militia were told they could get salaries after being recruited by the government to join the army.
