| 5,756,064 |
4.03 |
42.3 |
Somalia |
|
Ex-TFG militias that had started moving towards Luuq on 23/02 were reportedly instructed to hold their advance and remain in Geedweyne, around 40km before Luuq. No fighting took place in Luuq between 23 and 24/02. AS remains in control of that location. |
| 5,756,067 |
4.92629 |
45.21723 |
Somalia |
|
Fresh ENDF troops with tanks were deployed on 24/02 in Kalabeyr. |
| 5,756,070 |
5.53764 |
46.3867 |
Somalia |
|
Reports indicate that around 200 heavily armed ASWJ militia have established defensive positions approximately 5km east of Dhusamareb. |
| 5,756,074 |
8.40635 |
48.48188 |
Somalia |
|
Three Danish youths (12-16 years old) and their parents were kidnapped by Somali pirates on Thursday. The Danish Foreign MinisterLene Espersen consequently announced the Danish government would do everything in its power to help the hostages. |
| 5,756,079 |
2.04139 |
45.33372 |
Somalia |
|
AMISOM and TFG forces continued their offensive against AS positions in these two districts. AMISOM/TFG captured in the morning several key areas such as Florence, Sinai Junction and parts of Aden Adde Road encountering strong resistance. AMISOM/TFG forces abandoned at least some of these positions in the end of the afternoon. Unconfirmed reports establish that 19 people were killed and 29 injured as a result of the fighting. |
| 5,756,083 |
3.92761 |
41.87418 |
Somalia |
|
After an artillery preparation that lasted from 09.30 to 10.30 heavy clashes involved Somali militias and AS forces in Bulo-Xawo/Mandera throughout most of the day.Kenyan forces (military and air force) in the whole region were placed on high alert. Despite heavy artillery support from Ethiopia the militias opposing AS did not manage to take control of Bulo-Xawo and moved back to their original positions in the evening. |
| 5,756,088 |
2.04139 |
45.33372 |
Somalia |
|
AMISOM and TFG forces continued their offensive against AS positions in these two districts. AMISOM/TFG captured in the morning several key areas such as Florence, Sinai Junction and parts of Aden Adde Road encountering strong resistance. AMISOM/TFG forces abandoned at least some of these positions in the end of the afternoon. Unconfirmed reports establish that 19 people were killed and 29 injured as a result of the fighting. |
| 5,756,091 |
9.55975 |
44.06678 |
Somalia |
|
Residents of the above mentioned areas protested against Interior Minister's speech whom they accused of downplaying the seriousness of the recent fires in the area and criticized the government for insufficient response. |
| 5,756,094 |
8.47358 |
47.35441 |
Somalia |
|
The Puntland Security Forces moved out of Tukaraq, probably back to Puntland. |
| 5,756,098 |
2.0735 |
45.28 |
Somalia |
|
Sporadic clashes opposed AS and AMISOM forces around the ex-Ministry of Defense. AS were not able to retake the positions lost after 23/02. |
