| 5,991,121 |
4.75 |
45.2 |
Somalia |
|
Clashes continue for a second day between Gaaljecel and Jajele militia in Belet Weyne. Five dead between the two days. Some sources claim nine dead in total. |
| 5,991,125 |
2.20586 |
41.62493 |
Somalia |
|
According to sympatric media, al Shabaab forces attack a KDF base in Faafax Dhuun, "[inflicting] heavy losses on the soldiers." |
| 5,991,129 |
-0.17715 |
41.27701 |
Somalia |
|
Al Shabaab fighters launched a hit-and-run attack against a Jubaland forces base in Hoosingo Village (97km NW of Badhaadhe Town) in the night of 18/05. Both sides exchanged gunfire for about ten minutes, after which al Shabaab fighters withdrew. No casualties were reported from both sides. |
| 5,991,133 |
-0.36029 |
42.54626 |
Somalia |
|
An unidentified man threw a hand grenade against Jubaland forces on foot patrol at Qalinle junction in Gulwade of Shaqalaha neighbourhood (Kismaayo) in the evening of 18/05. No casualties or arrests were reported. |
| 5,991,138 |
-0.17338 |
41.26954 |
Somalia |
|
Al Shabaab forces attack, and briefly overtake Hosingow village from Kenyan and Jubaland forces. Causalities not known. |
| 5,991,142 |
2.09048 |
45.17662 |
Somalia |
|
A RCIED exploded in Xaawa-Cabdi locality (9km SE of Afgooye) in the morning of 18/05. Reports indicate that a AMISOM convoy was passing when the device exploded, but it missed the target. No casualties were reported. |
| 5,991,146 |
8.47358 |
47.35441 |
Somalia |
|
A large number of pro-Khatumo local residents staged violent demonstrations against Somalilands 25th Independence Day celebrations in Laas Caanood on 18/05. The protestors marched in the streets chanting anti-Somaliland slogans, burning tyres and throwing stones at police forces. The security forces reportedly fired live bullets at protestors, leading to the death of one and the injury of another. Shooting was ongoing at the time of reporting in various neighbourhoods, including Farxaskule, Madareemin and Gooladda. |
| 5,991,150 |
8.45412 |
46.70832 |
Somalia |
|
Pro-Khatumo residents staged demonstrations against Somalilands 25th Anniversary in Widhwidh Village (49km N of Buuhoodle) on 18/05. The protestors marched in the streets, chanting anti-Somaliland slogans. Somaliland army officers reportedly fired live bullets in the air and dispersed the protestors. No casualties were reported. |
| 5,991,154 |
2.05492 |
45.33 |
Somalia |
|
An unidentified suicide bomber struck a caf in Wardhigley district on 19/05. Two confirmed dead, including the bomber. The target of the blast may have been SNG soldiers who frequent the business. |
| 5,991,158 |
4.18538 |
44.05349 |
Somalia |
|
Somali forces kill a al Shabaab commander and capture another during an operation at Yabyab on 21/05. |
