| 5,976,034 |
0.30463 |
41.43938 |
Somalia |
|
An IED exploded prematurely near Tabta (75km SW of Afmadow) in the afternoon of 28/02. AMISOM forces in the area responded with heavy gun fire in the direction of the explosion. No casualties were reported. |
| 5,976,037 |
10.71344 |
48.33253 |
Somalia |
|
A group of parents staged a peaceful demonstration in Badhan (106km E of Ceerigaabo) on 28/02 in protest against Puntland ministry of Education. These demonstration came after the Ministry increased fee for the forthcoming Puntland secondary and intermediate exams in 2016. They urged Puntland ministry to solve the issue otherwise their students will not sit for the exam. Somaliland and Puntland holds their secondary & intermediate exams in most of eastern Sanaag districts (Badhan & Dhahar) every year. |
| 5,976,040 |
11.4599 |
43.25911 |
Somalia |
|
Somaliland police arrested three protestors in Lawya Caddo on 28/02 after they were allegedly accused of disrupting the voter registration exercise. |
| 5,976,045 |
8.45582 |
48.39132 |
Somalia |
|
PIS (Puntland Intelligence Service) soldier shot and killed a local council officer over land dispute in the morning of 28/02. The incident happened after the local council officer attempted to grab land in Bixin area. The perpetrator was among PIS soldiers deployed to the area to prevent massive land grabbing. The perpetrator was arrested. |
| 5,976,049 |
3.11718 |
43.6469 |
Somalia |
|
A SVBIED (minibus) that was parked in front of Baidoa Hotel exploded near Dahabshiil office in Baidoa in the evening of 28/02 where locals assemble in the afternoon causing high number of casualties. A few seconds later a suicide bomber (assumed to be a female) entered a very popular Beder Restaurant and exploded her suicide vest. The restaurant is frequented by traditional elders, politicians, diasporas for sharing ideas and information during evening tea time. A large number of security forces were deployed in the town, curfew was imposed for the night and movement of vehicles and people was restricted. Reports from medical source indicate that 37 people died in the two attacks including a medical doctor working for Bihow hospital while over 50 people were injured, some of them with serious injuries. Victims with serious injuries are expected to be air lifted to Mogadishu for specialized treatment. Al Shabaab has claimed the responsibility of the two attacks. Other sources hold 55 dead. |
| 5,976,053 |
3.11718 |
43.6469 |
Somalia |
|
A woman was killed and two other civilians were injured following after security forces open fire to disperse local people that tried to storm Baidoa hospital searching for their family members. |
| 5,976,058 |
4.92629 |
45.21723 |
Somalia |
|
A man from Majerteen/Isse Mohamud sub-clan shot and killed a man from Madhibaan in the vicinity of Kalabeyr Village (60km W of Garowe) on the afternoon of 28/02. The perpetrator was arrested. |
| 5,976,063 |
7.16667 |
48.6 |
Somalia |
|
Gunmen hailing from Habar-Gidir/Sa'ad reportedly shot and killed a herder man from Majerteen/Isse Mohamud in an area near Semade Village (30km W of Jariban) in the evening of 28/02. The motive of the killing is not yet clear but it is believed to be related to past clan revenges. The victim was reportedly deaf. The perpetrators escaped. |
| 5,976,067 |
-0.36029 |
42.54626 |
Somalia |
|
Jubaland forces attacked al Shabaab fighters mobilizing their fighters at Shandarmood Junction (20km NW of Kismaayo) on 29/02. No casualties were reported from both sides. |
| 5,976,071 |
1.78586 |
44.5313 |
Somalia |
|
Al Shabaab fighters launched a hit-and-run attack against AMISOM base in Qoryooley town on 29/02. The fighting lasted for almost an hour. Casualties from both sides could not be established. |
