| 5,971,183 |
2.0735 |
45.28 |
Somalia |
|
Two groups of SNG forces clashed in the vicinity of Hanta Dheer neighbourhood (Dayniile District) in the morning of 07/02. The motive behind the intra-clash is believed to be over a land dispute. The fighting groups hail from Murusade and Habar-Gidir. Three soldiers were reportedly killed in the clash and seven others were injured. |
| 5,971,187 |
8.58032 |
46.40182 |
Somalia |
|
Two groups of gunmen from Dhulbahante and Habar-Jeclo reportedly exchanged gunfire in Qocondhaale near Horufadhi Village (39km N of Buuhoodle) on 07/02. The motive behind the shooting remains unknown but is believed to be related to previous dispute between the two clans. After brief shootout the two groups reportedly retreated from the incident scene. No casualties were reported. |
| 5,971,192 |
3.5101 |
43.26261 |
Somalia |
|
Al Shabaab fighters beheaded a civilian man from Rahanweyn/Laysaan sub-clan in Kashiidow Village (42km NW of Baidoa) in the morning of 07/02. Reports indicate that the victim (a driver) was beheaded in his house after he allegedly refused to come out. The motive behind the killing is currently unclear. |
| 5,971,197 |
2.04139 |
45.33372 |
Somalia |
|
SNG/AMISOM forces jointly conducted security operations in Xamar Jab Jab and Waaberi districts in the morning of 07/02. About 500 suspects were arrested during the operations. Reports indicate that the forces arrested people from the roads, residential houses and even some were picked from public buses. The arrested targets are not known. |
| 5,971,201 |
1.78586 |
44.5313 |
Somalia |
|
Unidentified attackers hurled a hand grenade against a crowd of people in Qoryooley town in the evening of 07/02. A man was confirmed dead and six others were injured in the blast. The perpetrators escaped. |
| 5,971,204 |
9.9333 |
45.1833 |
Somalia |
|
More than hundred people staged a demonstration in front of Sheikh police station on 07/02 in protest against the arrest of a group of elders by Somaliland authority. The arrest of elders followed after local clan militias clashed with Somaliland police in the previous day in Qarasgoy mountain over a land dispute and the government is trying to put pressure on the elders to surrender the escaped gunmen. Reports indicate that an ongoing construction belonging to a Kuwaiti foreign investor has been suspended following the armed clash, arrest of elders and subsequent demonstration. The rally ended peacefully. |
| 5,971,208 |
8.45412 |
46.70832 |
Somalia |
|
Khatumo forces carried out a hit-and-run attack against Somaliland forces in Widhwidh (49km N of Buuhoodle) in the evening of 07/02. The Somaliland forces reportedly responded with light and heavy artillery during the clash which lasted for about an hour after which the Khatumo forces withdrew. A Somaliland soldier reportedly sustained minor injuries. |
| 5,971,212 |
8.2516 |
46.31572 |
Somalia |
|
Dhulbahante militias clash with Somaliland forces following an attack by the former on a radio station earlier in the day. Causalities not reported. |
| 5,971,217 |
8.2516 |
46.31572 |
Somalia |
|
A group of Dhulbahante militias loyal to Somaliland Minister of Health opened fire and stormed the office of a local journalist working for Somali Channel TV in Buuhoodle on 08/02 over resignation reports of a pro-Somaliland soldier. The incident comes after the reporter broadcasted a press conference in which the soldier, who was one of the local commanders of Dhulbahante militia loyal to the Somaliland Minister of Health stated to have resigned from his position. The militia destroyed some of the equipment in the office while confiscating others. It is not clear if any civilians were present at the time of the facility's attack. |
| 5,971,220 |
8.52678 |
48.17374 |
Somalia |
|
An unspecified number of troops loyal to Khatumo administration took over the control of Buurowadal Village (90km E of Laas Caanood) on 08/02. The motive behind the takeover is currently unclear however, reports indicate that it is due to a new strategy in which Khatumo wants to mobilize Dhulbahante local and expand its control in Sool region. |
