5,988,400 |
3.55947 |
46.77533 |
Somalia |
|
Al Shabaab fighters attacked Ruun-Nirgood (63km SE of Adan Yabal) in the morning of 01/05 from three different directions. There are reports of population displacement due to the ongoing fierce fighting. Reports indicate that al Shabaab managed to take control of the village again and have seized some military vehicles. Unconfirmed reports indicate that more than 20 SNGF were killed including two senior commanders. Al Shabaab claims 50 Somali dead. |
5,988,404 |
1.78586 |
44.5313 |
Somalia |
|
Two SNA (Somali National Army) soldiers were killed and eight wounded in a live market blast in Ooryooley on 01/05. Authorities suspected al Shabaab as the perpetrator. |
5,988,408 |
1.78586 |
44.5313 |
Somalia |
|
An IED exploded at a SNGF check-point at the animal market in Qoryooley on 01/05. Two SNG soldiers were killed while two others and a civilian bystander were injured. No arrest was reported in connection with the incident. |
5,988,412 |
9.74503 |
45.63403 |
Somalia |
|
A body of a six year old girl was found in October neighborhood of Burco on 01/05. Police are still searching and investigating the perpetrator(s). This is second case of a similar incident in Burco where a 10 year old girl was killed. |
5,988,416 |
11.2847 |
49.1825 |
Somalia |
|
Unidentified armed men in military uniforms opened fire at a truck carrying passengers in Ceeldoofaar Village (90km S of Bosasso) in the afternoon of 01/05. Two passengers were injured in the shooting. The motive was unclear. No arrests were made. |
5,988,420 |
2.01951 |
45.31 |
Somalia |
|
Unidentified men armed with pistols shot and seriously injured a man working for SNG in Liberia neighborhood on 01/05. The perpetrators escaped. |
5,988,424 |
4.75 |
45.2 |
Somalia |
|
An unknown attacker hurled a hand grenade against a SNGF outpost at Bunda Weyne Bridge on 02/05. A civilian bystander was injured in the explosion. Following the explosion, SNG soldiers fired a warning shot to stop a tuk-tuk approaching the bridge, which killed a passenger. |
5,988,428 |
1.71305 |
44.76388 |
Somalia |
|
Al Shabaab fighters ambushed a SNGF convoy between Captain Laas (approx. 16km W of Marka) and Shalaambood (8km NW of Marka) in the afternoon of 02/05. The two sides exchanged heavy gunfire for about 20 minutes after which the al Shabaab fighters withdrew. Casualties could not be established. |
5,988,432 |
2.08438 |
45.39 |
Somalia |
|
An AMISOM supply convoy was targeted with an IED at Ex-Control Balcad on 02/05 afternoon. A vehicle was damaged by the explosion and no other casualties were reported. |
5,988,436 |
2.01951 |
45.31 |
Somalia |
|
An IED, apparently attached to a private vehicle, exploded close to Kulan Pharmacy on Liberia road on 02/05. The target is said to be a NISA officer who frequently pass the area. No casualties were reported. NISA personnel conducted a security operation and arrested a number of youths after the blast. |