| 5,980,002 |
9.22149 |
49.12228 |
Somalia |
|
Reports indicate that an armed clash between Puntland security forces and alleged al Shabaab fighters occurred near Yakayake Village (30km S of Qardho) on 20/03. Reports indicate the fighting started after local community informed the security forces who attacked the al Shabaab fighters. The al Shabaab fighters were reportedly part of those who fought in Suuj area and were escaping presumably towards Galgala. The clash lasted for an hour. One soldier and seven al Shabaab fighters were reportedly killed. Other al Shabaab fled from the scene. |
| 5,980,005 |
0.5172 |
42.071 |
Somalia |
|
Unidentified war planes conducted several airstrikes at Sindigow (42km SW and Jigesa, approx. 37km SW of Afmadow) on 20/02. No casualties. The targets of the air strikes are not known. |
| 5,980,010 |
6.76924 |
47.43061 |
Somalia |
|
Unidentified attackers hurled a hand grenade against the residence of a prominent Puntland politician called Mohamed Ali Yusuf Gaagaab in the evening of 20/03. The explosive landed in an empty space and no causalities were reported. |
| 5,980,014 |
4.26505 |
43.48478 |
Somalia |
|
ISWA security forces on security patrol discovered a RCIED hidden in a metal container close to their base in Garas Weyne (49km NW of Xudur) on 20/03. Two al Shabaab suspects were arrested. |
| 5,980,018 |
1.63335 |
44.52252 |
Somalia |
|
Suspected al Shabaab fighters opened indiscriminate gunfire against a civilian bus in the outskirt of Buulo Mareer (29km W of Marka) in the morning of 20/03. The bus left Buulo Mareer and was heading to Jeerow Village when the incident happened. The motive behind the attack is unclear. Three passengers were reportedly killed in the attack and two others were injured. Perpetrators escaped. |
| 5,980,022 |
2.15 |
45.116 |
Somalia |
|
Al Shabaab fighters launched an attack against SNG forces base in Carbiska (5km SE of Afgooye) in the morning of 21/03. The attack was simultaneous with al Shabaab fighters raid on Lantabuur SNA base. It is believed the intention was to prevent any military reinforcement that could go to Lantabuur. Both sides exchanged gunfire before the attackers withdrew. Casualties are unknown. |
| 5,980,026 |
7 |
49.33 |
Somalia |
|
Puntland forces attacked al Shabaab fighters in Garacad area (60km E of Jariiban) in the morning of 21/03. Reports indicate that the two sides engaged in a heavy fighting. Casualties could not initially be established, though the governor later confirmed 10 al Shabaab dead. |
| 5,980,030 |
2.05368 |
45.05478 |
Somalia |
|
Heavily armed al Shabaab fighters launched an attack against SNA base in Lantabuur (12km SW of Afgooye) in the morning of 21/03. A fierce fighting went on more than an hour after which the attackers took over the base. Al Shabaab claimed killing dozens of SNA soldiers in the attack, but these claims could not be independently verified. Neutral sources confirmed that al Shabaab seized three battle wagons, three other vehicles including a water bowser and a lorry. Al Shabaab left the base before the sunrise and went towards Aw-Dheegle town. |
| 5,980,033 |
1.24477 |
42.57317 |
Somalia |
|
Reports indicate a refugee returnees convoy from Kenya Dadaab camp have survived air booming conducted by suspected Kenyan fighters Jets near Waraha Dhobley (approx. 100km SW of Buaale). No human and property damage reported from the scene and returnees proceeded with their travel the following day safely. The targets of the bombing are not known. |
| 5,980,037 |
2.0735 |
45.28 |
Somalia |
|
A RCIED was targeted against SNG forces vehicle passing in Tii-da neighbourhood (Daynile) in the afternoon of 21/03. The explosion hit the vehicle causing the death of a soldier and the injury of three others. Following the attack security forces made several arrests. |
