| 5,976,117 |
-0.49056 |
42.19694 |
Somalia |
|
Somali security forces killed seven fighters from the Al-Qa'idah-linked Al-Shabab group in Abdale Birole on the evening of 01/03. |
| 5,976,121 |
4.1209 |
44.03645 |
Somalia |
|
SNG forces on security patrol engaged in an armed clash with al Shabaab fighters driving on a motorbike near Abaq Beeday (16km E of Xudur) on 01/03. The al Shabaab fighters managed to escape but one fighter was reportedly injured in the clash. |
| 5,976,125 |
2.04139 |
45.33372 |
Somalia |
|
At least four soldiers have been killed after a military convoy was hit by a roadside bomb outside Mogadishu. The perpetrators are not known. |
| 5,976,129 |
2.15 |
45.116 |
Somalia |
|
A RCIED targeted a SNA vehicle on Mogadishu-Afgooye road near Xawo-Cabdi Locality (9km SE of Afgooye) in the morning of 01/03. The explosion damaged the military vehicle and killed at least four SNA personnel. Perpetrators not known. |
| 5,976,132 |
11.471 |
49.87262 |
Somalia |
|
A demonstration in protest against the arrest of Yemeni fishermen and their boats was held in Qandala on 01/03. The demonstrations were reportedly organized by individuals harbouring alleged illegal foreign fishing vessels following the arrest of the Yemeni fishermen by PMPF in Qandala on the same day. The demonstration ended peacefully. |
| 5,976,136 |
9.92925 |
47.21727 |
Somalia |
|
A group of youths and women staged violent demonstration in Ceel-Afwayn on 03/03 in protest against the killing of Saahil Police divisional commander in Biyooley near Sheekh on 01/03 by clan militias believed to be from Issa Musa. The demonstration turned violent after the protestors closed roads and burned tires. Ceel-Afwayn police forces arrived at the scene, open fire at the air and dispersed the demonstrators. No casualties or arrests were reported. |
| 5,976,141 |
10.11463 |
45.27029 |
Somalia |
|
Militiamen believed to be from Issa Muse clan reportedly ambushed a vehicle carrying the deputy governor for Saahil region (Berbera) and the police divisional commander for the same region near Biyooley (22km NE of Sheikh) on 01/03. The motive behind the shooting remains unclear. The officials were reportedly heading to Tuulo Dhibiijo village (19km NE of Sheikh) on mission to solve conflict between farmers, owners of vehicles and vegetable dealers following after they had disputed over transportation issues. The divisional commander was killed in the incident while a body guard was slightly injured. |
| 5,976,145 |
5.53764 |
46.3867 |
Somalia |
|
Heavy fighting broke out in Dhusamareeb town between pro-Galmudug militia, led by former SNGF commander who switched sides last year and ASWJ in Dhusamareeb in the early hours of 02/03. The fighting is still on-going, seemingly Pro-Galmudug militia having the upper hand. More than seven combatants from both sides were confirmed dead while more than that number were injured. Civilians also suffered unknown numbers of losses. Galmudug forces have taken over Mareer Guur (28 KM NE of Dhusamareeb) after ASWJ went to Dhusamareeb for reinforcement. Both sides mobilizing reinforcement which could affect other areas like Cabud Waaq, Guriel and Xerale. |
| 5,976,149 |
1.71305 |
44.76388 |
Somalia |
|
Al Shabaab fighters attacked two bases of SNG forces in Beytu-raas and Saraha neighbourhood (Marka) in the early morning of 02/03.The fighting lasted for about thirty minutes after which the al Shabaab attackers withdrew. The attackers reportedly left two dead behind. |
| 5,976,157 |
2.04393 |
45.3 |
Somalia |
|
A group of SNG soldiers exchanged gunfire with an armed man in the vicinity of Zobe neighbourhood (Hodan District) in the afternoon of 02/03. The motive behind the armed clash is unknown. A civilian bystander was killed in the shooting. |
