ArmedConflictLocation List

Id Latitude Longitude Country Geo Name Id Description
5,984,108 2.72063 44.21063 Somalia Newly trained ISWA forces carried out a security operation against an al Shabaab base in Jameecada village (30km NE of Buur-Hakaba) in the morning of 09/04. The forces clashed with al Shabaab fighters during the operation after which the al Shaabab fighters retreated from their base. The ISWA forces captured a Toyota vehicle loaded with commodities and a motor bike. Three al Shabaab fighters were injured.
5,984,112 -0.3511 42.532501 Somalia Jubaland forces took over Jana Cabdalle Village (60km SE of Afmadow) without resistance from al Shabaab in the morning of 09/04. Following the takeover, the Jubaland forces burnt down an al Shabaab police post in the village. No human casualties or arrests were reported. The forces stayed in the village until 23:00. Upon their return to their base in Kismaayo they were ambushed near Saac Mooja (approx. 5km NW of Kismaayo). During the ambush al Shabaab fighters used small weapons. No casualties were reported from either side.
5,984,116 2.06777 45.35 Somalia Al Shabaab fighters launched an attack against SNG forces in Caymiska neighbourhood (Yaaqshiid District) in the night of 09/04. Both sides engaged in a brief exchange of gunfire before the attackers withdrew. No casualties were reported.
5,984,124 0.04421 42.2866 Somalia Jubaland forces took over Jana Cabdalle Village (60km SE of Afmadow) without resistance from al Shabaab in the morning of 09/04. Following the takeover, the Jubaland forces burnt down an al Shabaab police post in the village. No human casualties or arrests were reported. The forces stayed in the village until 23:00. Upon their return to their base in Kismaayo they were ambushed near Saac Mooja (approx. 5km NW of Kismaayo). During the ambush al Shabaab fighters used small weapons. No casualties were reported from either side.
5,984,302 -33.92528 18.42389 South Africa 10 Metrorail were destroyed in suspected arsen attack in Cape Town. Although the attackers are unknown, the arsen occured during a labour dispute between Metrorail and the South African Transport and Allied Workers Union (Satawu).
5,986,691 -19.2333 46.5667 Madagascar Transporters protested again various regulations.
5,984,128 1.73167 44.62528 Somalia Suspected al Shabaab fighters fired six mortar rounds against the AMISOM base in Danow Village (16km W of Marka) in the morning of 09/04. Two rounds landed inside the base causing an unknown number of casualties, while the remaining four landed outside the base injuring three women. Sources confirmed that AMISOM evacuated injured soldiers together with the three civilian women by air. AMISOM forces fired back mortars after the attack but no details are available.
5,984,132 1.71305 44.76388 Somalia A RCIED targeted an AMISOM convoy near Km 60 (27km NE of Marka) in the evening of 09/04. The explosion reportedly destroyed a water tanker. The convoy came from Mogadishu and was heading towards Buulo Mareer when the incident happened. Casualties are unknown.
5,984,135 8.2516 46.31572 Somalia Local residents of Buuhoodle staged a peaceful demonstration on 09/04 in protest against the Somali Federal Government while expressing their support for Khatumo administration. The demonstration was organized by Khatumo administration over the recent visit by Somalia Prime Minister to Puntland and the 4.5 election agreement. The Khatumo administration says that they are being ignored, and have not been included in the new deal. Protestors marched in the streets of the town chanting slogans against the recent deal.
5,984,140 1.71305 44.76388 Somalia Unidentified attackers set fire to five shops and a small petrol station in the vicinity of Wajir neighbourhood (Marka) in the night of 09/04. The motive behind the attack is believed to be a clan related issue. The owners of the destroyed businesses hail from Habar-Gidir clan.