| 5,755,987 |
5.35139 |
48.52556 |
Somalia |
|
The 4 American citizens that had been captured onboard their yacht by Somali pirates on 18/02/2011 are reported to have been killed before or during a rescue operation organized by US forces that was launched on 22/02/2011 at 01.00. US officials disclosed that the hostages had been killed before the assault was launched and that their bodies were found on their boat by the rescuers. According to the same source 2 pirates have been killed and 15 captured. |
| 5,755,992 |
2.07 |
45.37 |
Somalia |
|
AMISOM and TFG forces launched an offensive against AS positions at the above mentioned locations at 04.00. AMISOM reportedly took control of all these locations but heavy fighting was reported during most of the day with AS reinforcements coming from Lower Shabelle. Both sides claimed victory |
| 5,755,997 |
9.40701 |
45.06358 |
Somalia |
|
AMISOM and TFG forces launched an offensive against AS positions at the above mentioned locations at 04.00. AMISOM reportedly took control of all these locations but heavy fighting was reported during most of the day with AS reinforcements coming from Lower Shabelle. Both sides claimed victory |
| 5,756,001 |
2.0095 |
45.25 |
Somalia |
|
Two young men armed with pistols suspected of being AS were shot and killed by TFG forces. The two men were buried in the area without being identified. |
| 5,756,005 |
2.04139 |
45.33372 |
Somalia |
|
6 AMISOM troops killed, 12 wounded in 23 Feb fighting in Mogadishu. |
| 5,756,009 |
3.78074 |
41.89431 |
Somalia |
|
Forces composed of Ethiopian military, militias loyal to Barre Hirale and ASWJ launched a combined offensive against AS in Belet-Xawo from Sufta/Ethiopia. The confrontation started at around 11.45 and lasted up to the end of the afternoon. Heavy fighting and shelling was reported in the north of Belet-Xawo with AS apparently opposing a strong resistance. 3 mortars have reportedly landed in Mandera/Kenya without causing any injuries. Kenyan military and AS forces had a brief engagement close to the border on Mandera side. Kenya's level of involvement in the fighting remains in question. 4 Kenyan military were reported injured and treated in the Mandera Hospital. ENDF and Somali militias were apparently free to operate from Kenyan territory. Conflicting reports have been given about the outcome of the conflict but it appears that AS were still in control of Belet-Xawo at dusk. |
| 5,756,014 |
3.79999 |
42.54459 |
Somalia |
|
An offensive was launched by ex-TFG militia supported by ENDF from Dollow towards Luuq/Gedo Region. Luuq was also reported to be still under the control of AS in the evening of 23 February. |
| 5,756,019 |
4.73598 |
45.20427 |
Somalia |
|
Fighting broke out between AS forces and pro-TFG militias supported by ENDF in the vicinity of Belet Weyne in the night of 22-23 February. The AS reportedly launched a preemptive offensive against pro-TFG forces and clashes extended during most of the day. Unconfirmed reports indicate that ENDF may have crossed into Somalia on the western side of the Shabelle River. Exchange of artillery fire has been reported in Belet-Weyne but could not be confirmed. Belet-Weyne was believed to be still under control of AS on 23 February evening. |
| 5,756,024 |
4.73598 |
45.20427 |
Somalia |
|
After having clashed with AS forces close to Belet Weyne airport forces of the Shabelle Valley State (SVS) withdrew back to Ceel Gaal. ENDF troops that had been supporting them moved back further north to Kalabeyr. |
| 5,756,028 |
8.2516 |
46.31572 |
Somalia |
|
SSC militia are reported to have attacked the Somaliland base in Kalshaale with artillery fire. 1 Somaliland soldier was reportedly killed. |
