| 5,965,513 |
2.03389 |
45.33861 |
Somalia |
|
Two people reportedly died, one of them the suicide bomber in an explosion that happened at a restaurant near the National Theatre in Mogadishu on 2 January. It is reported that four other people were injured in the explosion. Some of the injured work for the Somali government and the rest are civilians who were taking tea at the restaurant. There was no immediate claim of responsibility but officials will likely blame the Al-Shabaab group. |
| 5,965,517 |
1.1132 |
44.0297 |
Somalia |
|
Somali National Army (SNA) and local clan militia fought in Baraawe in the morning of 03/01 over unknown reasons. The fighting lasted almost one hour after which the military forces overpowered the local militia. Three combatants from the militia were confirmed dead while three SNA soldiers were injured in the fighting. The situation is calm (at the time of this report) and there is a possibility of recurrence of the clashes. |
| 5,966,390 |
9.03333 |
38.7 |
Ethiopia |
|
Protests in Finfinne were held around the African Union buildings. |
| 5,965,520 |
9.94 |
43.18 |
Somalia |
|
A group of Borama Town residents staged demonstrations on 03/01 following the recent strike by the employees of Somaliland citizen registration office in Borama. The demonstrators urged the government to intervene and resolve the issue. |
| 5,965,524 |
4.67405 |
46.59457 |
Somalia |
|
Local media reported that two dead bodies of traders were found in the vicinity of Ceel Shiil (3km W of Ceel Buur) in the morning of 03/01. Locals confirmed that the victims were Ceel Shiil villagers. Al Shabaab are believed to be responsible (Somali Dhacdo). The two were likely targeted for regularly conducting business with SNG soldiers. |
| 5,965,528 |
8.40106 |
48.4831 |
Somalia |
|
Local taxi drivers staged a massive demonstration in front of the local municipality and the main tarmac road, halting businesses and traffic movements in Garowe in the morning of 03/01. The protest came after government banned local taxis to ferry Khat sellers to and from the western checkpoint on suspicion of smuggling alcohol. Garowe police arrested some of the protestors. |
| 5,965,532 |
2.0462 |
45.33407 |
Somalia |
|
Unidentified gunmen have reportedly killed a civilian while driving a luxury car in Hodan District on 03/01. It is not clear if the victim was a civilian or government official. |
| 5,965,536 |
2.06516 |
45.39 |
Somalia |
|
Unidentified men armed with pistols shot and severely injured a civilian man in CC neighbourhood (Karaan District) in the evening of 03/01. The motive of the attack is unknown and perpetrators escaped. |
| 5,965,540 |
4.06172 |
46.1344 |
Somalia |
|
Local militias (not identified) and al Shabaab fighters briefly clashed in Moor Eri (approx. 35km S of Maxaas) on 03/01. No casualties were reported. |
| 5,965,544 |
4.35351 |
43.16162 |
Somalia |
|
Suspected al Shabaab fighters beheaded a traditional elder in Rabdhure Town in the night of 03/01. The elder previously spoke very critical about the insecurity of the town which is created by al Shabaab. |
