| 5,985,693 |
3.03594 |
41.86737 |
Somalia |
|
Anti al Shabaab drones from an unreported origin conducted an air bombardment against al Shaabab military vehicles in Ceel Cadde village (55km SW of Garbaharey town) in the afternoon of 16/04. Community sources indicate that an unknown number of high-ranking al Shabaab officials were injured and/or killed in the air strike operation, and three al Shabaab vehicles were destroyed. |
| 5,985,697 |
1.63335 |
44.52252 |
Somalia |
|
AMISOM forces killed four civilians (an older woman, a girl and two men, reportedly from the same family) near Buulo Mareer town (29km W of Marka) in the morning of 16/04. The victims were traveling from Buulo Mareer towards Mogadishu when Ugandan AMISOM soldiers opened fire against their vehicle. The AMISOM spokesman admitted the incident and stated that they regret the killing of innocent Somalis, adding that AMISOM and Somali Police Force are investigating the matter. |
| 5,985,701 |
2.04393 |
45.3 |
Somalia |
|
Two men armed with pistols shot and killed an old lady in the vicinity of Sey Biyaano (Hodan District) in the night of 16/04. The motive behind the killing is unclear but reports indicate that the lady used to work with the local authority. Perpetrators escaped. |
| 5,985,705 |
2.15 |
45.116 |
Somalia |
|
Unidentified attackers armed with pistols shot and killed a SNG soldier in Xawo Tako neighbourhood (Afgooye) in the morning of 17/04. The attackers also stole the victims gun before escaping. |
| 5,985,709 |
2.51773 |
42.9721 |
Somalia |
|
SNGF/SWSPF on security operation attacked an al Shabaab base in Laba-Warood (8 KM east of Diinsor) on 17/04. One al Shabaab fighter was killed and one al Shabaab and one SNGF were wounded. |
| 5,985,713 |
4.73598 |
45.20427 |
Somalia |
|
An unidentified person threw a hand grenade at a check point on Bundo Weyne bridge, no injuries, causalities reported. |
| 5,985,719 |
6.8476 |
47.5447 |
Somalia |
|
Gunmen from Habar-Gidir/Sacaad sub-clan reportedly opened fire against two men from Darood/Leelkase near Jeexdin (15km E of Galkacyo) on 17/04. The gunmen missed their target and instead killed several goats. The perpetrators escaped. |
| 5,985,723 |
2.0095 |
45.25 |
Somalia |
|
Unidentified gunmen kill two women and wounded two others in Dharkenley District. At least one of the victims was custodial staff for the UN. |
| 5,985,727 |
2.04555 |
45.34 |
Somalia |
|
Four armed men driving a Toyota Noah vehicle killed a NISA government officer and Boondheere District officer in a drive-by shooting in the vicinity of Nasiib Buundo (Boondheere District) in the afternoon of 18/04. Security forces confronted with the attackers near General Daud neighbourhood (Yaaqshiid District) following the attack. Seeing the security forces, the perpetrators went out of the vehicle and started to resist. An explosion believed to be remotely detonated by the attackers blew up immediately. One of the attackers was killed in the exchange of gunfire and another one with injuries was captured by the security forces. One female bystander was also killed in the blast. |
| 5,985,732 |
1.70629 |
44.60806 |
Somalia |
|
Unidentified attackers burned down three houses in Marka town in the night of 18/04. The destroyed houses belong to members of the Habar Gidir sub-clan and is believed to be related to clan revenge. Three generators used for farm irrigation were also destroyed in Jeebeey Village (17km W of Marka) on 17/04. The destroyed generators also belong to Habar Gidir farmers. |
