government forces took control of several neighbourhoods. After a day of heavy fighting government forces claimed victory and took control of the entire city. Afterwards, a curfew was imposed in the town. August 3, government forces launched security operations in Beledweyn and arrested 5 suspected insurgents. Despite the government takeover, insurgents still operate underground in the city. Meanwhile, al-Shabaab conducted operations in Jowhar in a crackdown on government supporters and armed bandits. August 5, a civilian was killed by a bombing in Beledweyn. August 9, 2 people were injured after government forces opened fire on a vehicle in Beledweyn town. August 11, al-Shabaab withdrew from the El Dher district in Galgadud region peacefully, whereafter Ahlu Sunnah Wal Jamee'a militias entered and took control of the district. This leaves only 1 district of Galgudug, the El Bur district was under al-Shabaab control as of August 11, with the rest in hands of Ahlu Sunnah Wal Jamee'a. Although the takeover was said to be peaceful, it was reported that the sound of sporadic gunfire could be heard in the far areas of the village near where the new forces of Ahlu Sunna Waljam'a advanced. Al-Shabaab commanders did not comment on the issue. August 13, a battle broke out in El Dher district in Galgudug. The district was previously in control of al-Shabaab, which withdrew peacefully on August 11. On August 14 they attacked the district and al-Shabaab spokesman: Sheikh Ali "Dheere" Mohamud told reporters in Mogadishu that Al Shabaab seized control of the district. However, Ahlu Sunnah spokesman: "Abu Qadi," claimed they had won the battle and were still in control. He claimed they had suffered only 3 casualties and have killed 27 and captured 10 al-Shabaab fighters. Local sources reported both sides were still present at the outskirts of the city. In later reports he claimed they had lost 15 fighters, 30 being injured and they had killed 50 al-Shabaab fighters and won the battle. Claims by Abu Qadi cannot be independently verified. August 18, Ahlu Al-Sunnah clerics claimed to have re-taken control over Wabho, and government forces said to have reached the Insurgent stronghold of Bule Burte. August 20, heavy fighting broke out in Bule Burte as government forces from Beledweyn attacked the Insurgent controlled town. 19 people were killed during the battle, which took place, mostly in the cities outskirts, the battle ended as government forces retreated, though they