| 5,977,239 |
3.5507 |
45.05592 |
Somalia |
|
American drones fired missiles and other explosives against an alleged an al Shabaab training camp in Raso in the morning of 06/03. Reports indicate that neighbouring villagers reported to have seen black smoke and sounds of explosions from the area. The Pentagon believes 150+ al Shabaab dead in the strike. It is believed there was a mass meeting or a "graduation ceremony" of sorts for al Shabaab fighters in the area which accounts for the high number of dead. Other reports indicitate the group may have been gathered to launch an attack on AMISOM-KDF forces in the area. |
| 5,977,244 |
9.38694 |
43.5175 |
Somalia |
|
Somaliland police in Allay Baday village (37km SW of Gabiley) arrested at least 15 teenagers on 06/03 after they staged a demonstration against a visiting minister of Agriculture. The protestors accused the government of been corrupt and failed to meet the promises they made during last election adding that the authorities also neglecting their village. Reports indicate that the demonstrators were supporters of WADANI party (opposition) while the police accused them of causing disturbance. |
| 5,977,249 |
1.78586 |
44.5313 |
Somalia |
|
Al Shabaab fighters launched a hit-and-run attack against AMISOM and SNG forces, bases in Qoryooley in the night of 07/03. The fighting lasted for about 30 minutes after which the attackers withdrew. No casualties were reported. |
| 5,977,253 |
4.75 |
45.2 |
Somalia |
|
An IED exploded at a civilian checkpoint at Beled Weyne airport on the morning of 07/03. The explosion injured at least five, including two AMISOM soldiers. Al Shabaab later claimed responsibility for the attack. |
| 5,977,695 |
13.27564 |
24.63691 |
Sudan |
|
SAF bomb north of Fanga. No casualties reported. |
| 5,977,258 |
9.74503 |
45.63403 |
Somalia |
|
Unidentified three masked men armed with clubs reportedly assaulted a woman and broke her arm in Farah Omar neighbourhood (Burco) on 07/03. Reports indicate that the woman recently deserted the ruling party Kulmiye and joined WADANI party (opposition). The exact motive behind the incident is currently unclear, however, it could be related to party-hopping by large supporters of Kulmiye to WADANI party. The perpetrators escaped. |
| 5,977,263 |
6.71667 |
47 |
Somalia |
|
Militiamen hailing from Habar-Gidir/Sa'ad shot and killed two men hailing from Marehan/Wagardhac sub-clan in an area near Saaxo Village (70km SW of Galkacyo) in the afternoon of 07/03. The motive of the killing was allegedly associated with previous clan clashes and revenge killings between the two sub-cans. The incident caused tension in the area. No other casualties were reported. |
| 5,977,267 |
8.44057 |
46.84215 |
Somalia |
|
Khatumo forces reportedly carried out a hit-and-run attack against Somaliland forces based in Bali-Hadhac Village (62km NE of Buuhoodle) in the night of 08/03. Following the attack the Somaliland forces reportedly responded with light and heavy weapons during the clash which lasted for several hours after which the Khatumo forces withdrew. No casualties were reported. |
| 5,977,271 |
3.16853 |
42.49469 |
Somalia |
|
Two groups of SNG soldiers fought in Buurdhuubo (35km SE of Garbahaarey District) in the afternoon of 08/03. The fighting started when a commander tried to disarm a group of soldiers following the refusal of his orders. One soldier was killed in the fighting. |
| 5,977,275 |
-0.36029 |
42.54626 |
Somalia |
|
Motor rounds landed in Via-Afmadow, Shaqaalaha neighbourhood in Kismaayo town in the morning of 08/02. The motors hit in an open place inside a civilian compound and no casualties were reported. The motors are said to have targeted an AMISOM (Burundian) base near Via-Afmadow. |
