5,968,516 |
1.71305 |
44.76388 |
Somalia |
|
Armed gunmen shot and killed a civilian man in the vicinity of Wajir neighbourhood (Marka) in the morning of 25/01. The motive is believed to be clan revenge. The victim hails from Biimaal clan. |
5,968,519 |
3.03594 |
41.86737 |
Somalia |
|
Reports indicate that KDF troops withdrew from Ceel-Cadde Village (55km SW of Garbarhaarey) shortly after mid night on 26/01. Al Shabaab fighters took over the control of the town without any clash. The motive behind the withdrawal of KDF military is no clearly known, but thought to be military strategy. |
5,968,523 |
-1.03 |
41.483 |
Somalia |
|
AMISOM forces leave Baadhaade on 26/01; al Shabaab quickly fills the void. |
5,968,527 |
2.04803 |
45.32 |
Somalia |
|
Unidentified men armed with pistols shot and killed a businessman in the medical section of Bakaara Market (Hawl-Wadaag District) in the afternoon of 26/01. The motive behind the killing is unknown and the perpetrators escaped. |
5,968,531 |
2.04393 |
45.3 |
Somalia |
|
Unidentified attackers hurled a hand grenade against AMISOM (Burundians) base inside Kabka compound (Hodan District) in the evening of 26/01. The AMISOM forces responded with gunfire after the attack. No casualties were reported. |
5,968,535 |
2.04393 |
45.3 |
Somalia |
|
Unidentified attackers hurled a hand grenade against SNG forces on foot patrol near Biyo Degeenka (Hodan District) in the night of 26/01. No causalities. |
5,968,539 |
2.60932 |
43.17174 |
Somalia |
|
SNG forces conducted a security operation in Safarnooleys Village (51km SE of Luuq) on 26/01. The forces captured a suspected al Shabaab fighter and beheaded him. No other casualties were reported. |
5,968,543 |
3.03594 |
41.86737 |
Somalia |
|
Al Shabaab fighter ambushed a KDF convoy, travelling from Ceel Cadde to Likooley on 26/01. The attack was opened with an IED explosion and followed by an exchange of gun-fire. Unconfirmed reports indicate that two KDF vehicles were destroyed and the District Commissioner of Ceel Cadde, travelling with the convoy was seriously injured. Further reports indicate that the KDF convoy had to remain at the targeted place and did not arrive in Dhamase as expected. |
5,968,547 |
-0.17338 |
41.26954 |
Somalia |
|
KDF helicopters bombed a grazing area approximately 20km NE of Hoosingow (Badhaadhe District) in the afternoon of 26/01. The area is inhabited by pastoralists and casualties are unknown. The specific target of the KDF is not known. |
5,968,550 |
8.44057 |
46.84215 |
Somalia |
|
Somaliland army pulled out of Bali Cad Village (51km E of Buuhoodle) and established temporary base in the areas of Bali Hadhac (62km NE of Buuhoodle) on 26/01 for an undisclosed reason. The forces were initially part of the troops that recently took over the control of the village from Khatumo administration. |