ArmedConflictLocation List

Id Latitude Longitude Country Geo Name Id Description
5,985,658 -3.948 15.3413 Republic of Congo 9 vehicles, including taxis and trucks, were set on fire by alleged Ninja militiamen between Mayama and Kindamba. The owners were reported to have been forced to leave their vehicles while being threatened with guns.
5,985,833 -28.58664 31.39783 South Africa Protested which affected voting stations occured throughout the country: Melmoth.
5,985,662 14.6667 -17.44406 Senegal Security forces "violently repressed" students protesting in front of the Ministry of Education. One student potentially seriously injured by bullet.
5,985,665 14.6667 -17.44406 Senegal Protesters marched to advocate for human rights and political freedoms in neighboring Gambia.
5,985,669 2.93813 44.07786 Somalia Suspected al Shabaab fighters ambushed a vehicle carrying khat near Dhanfarur village (15km N of Buur-Hakaba) in the afternoon of 13/04. As the result of the shooting the driver was killed while the attackers burnt the vehicle and its load. The rest of the passengers managed to escape.
5,985,673 4.73598 45.20427 Somalia Two militia groups from Galjecel and Jejeele clashed in Hawo Tako neighbourhood (Beled Weyne) in the afternoon of 14/04. Three combatants were killed while several others were injured.
5,985,677 1.71305 44.76388 Somalia Two groups of clan militias from Biiyamal and Habar-Gidir clashed in Marka in the morning of 14/04. The fighting most likely was triggered by disputes on tax collections from public transports. SNG forces, local leaders and elders have stepped in in order to secure a ceasefire. One combatant was killed while three others were injured.
5,985,681 -0.63198 41.98393 Somalia Reports indicate that five local armed men who were originally charcoal burners and from Badhaadhe Town attacked an al Shabaab cell in Buula Haji Village (69KM W of Kismaayo Town) on 15/04 to rescue and release their colleagues who were under al Shabaab arrest. The five men managed to release their men after a brief clash. No casualties were reported.
5,985,685 11.4299 43.25911 Somalia The Somaliland authorities in Lowyacado have destroyed several illegal constructions that were used for smuggling. The areas residents demonstrated against the destructions and refused to clear the area. The police arrested several people, which were transferred to Zeylac central prison, and proceeded with the demolitions.
5,985,689 2.15 45.116 Somalia Al Shabaab fighters launched a hit-and-run attack against Afgooye police station in the early morning of 16/04. Both sides exchanged gunfire briefly after which the al Shabaab attackers withdrew. Casualties are unknown.