| 5,965,590 |
2.01951 |
45.31 |
Somalia |
|
Unidentified perpetrators driving in a SURV vehicle tried to assassinate a Turkish national outside MIA in the late hours of 04/01. SNGF and his private security guards engaged the attackers in a gun-battle before they withdrew. Initial reports indicate that one of the attackers was killed and one security guard got injured. |
| 5,965,594 |
2.39733 |
45.02131 |
Somalia |
|
Al Shabaab fighters clashed with SNG forces in Warmahan (31km NW of Afgooye) in the early morning of 04/01. Initial reports indicate that al Shabaab fighters overrun the town and confiscated a technical from SNGF while SNG forces retreated to Afgooye. The SNG forces reportedly suffered at least 8 fatalities and five injuries. |
| 5,965,598 |
2.39733 |
45.02131 |
Somalia |
|
Following the capture of War Maxan by al Shabaab forces, government forces were able to recapture the village later the same afternoon. Additional casualties not known. |
| 5,965,695 |
1.70866 |
44.69473 |
Somalia |
|
Suspected al Shabaab detonate a roadside bomb targeting a AMISOM convoy in the Shalaamboot region. The explosion caused damage to the vehicle. |
| 5,965,602 |
2.06777 |
45.35 |
Somalia |
|
Two unidentified perpetrators armed with pistols shot and severely injured a man in Biyo Daaga (Yaaqshiid District) in the morning of 04/01. The motive is unknown but reports suggest that the victim was working with the government forces. The perpetrators managed to escape. |
| 5,965,606 |
2.87971 |
44.27247 |
Somalia |
|
SNGF attacked Aw Misigey (approx. 23km NE of Buur-Hakaba). They were supported by helicopters departing from Wanla Weyn District in Lower Shabelle. First reports indicate that sixteen al Shabaab fighters including their commander were killed and one managed to escape. |
| 5,965,611 |
10.04892 |
48.89237 |
Somalia |
|
A device believed to be an UXO exploded in the vicinity of Bali Busle Village (145km S of Laas- Qoray) on 05/01, killing two boys and seriously injuring another. The boys were brothers and hail from Warsangeli sub-clan. The victims were herding goats when the incident happened. The device is believed to have been planted in the area during the civil war era. |
| 5,965,614 |
11.28366 |
49.18063 |
Somalia |
|
Traders protested against new taxes imposed by Puntland government on imported goods at the port of Bosasso in the morning of 05/01. The traders refused to collect their goods from the port as result of the new tax tariff. |
| 5,965,618 |
2.4809 |
44.0441 |
Somalia |
|
Somali forces have killed "several" Al-Shabab fighters in fighting against the group in southwestern Somalia town of Buurhakaba. No reported soldier dead. |
| 5,965,622 |
4.02262 |
46.618 |
Somalia |
|
AMISOM-Somali forces overtake Towfiq village near the central town of Gal'ad during a military offensive in the area. Causalities, if any, were left unreported. |
