| 5,756,504 |
0.40627 |
41.01238 |
Somalia |
|
A fierce fighting opposed a combination of militias (Ahmed Madoobe forces plus militias trained in Isiolo/Kenya) and AS troops in Dhoobley after the allied militias attempted to expel AS from the town. The confrontation involved exchange of artillery fire and lasted up to the morning of 21/03. The allied militias are said to have been retreated back to Kenya after having temporarily controlled at least some parts of Dhoobley. At least 10 of their soldiers were reportedly killed and an undetermined number were sent to Liboi/Kenya for medical treatment. The town was in the morning under the control of AS but fighting resumed in the evening of 21/03. The number of troops deployed on the two sides is reported to be very high. |
| 5,756,509 |
2.04393 |
45.3 |
Somalia |
|
Armed clash and mortar shelling between TFG/AMISOM soldiers and AS fighters occurred at the frontline positions of Milk Factory, African village and near Shaqalaha (AU Base) in Hodan District. One person was reportedly killed while two TFG soldiers and four civilians were injured. Casualties on AS side could not be established. |
| 5,756,514 |
11.28261 |
51.07773 |
Somalia |
|
Local elders and youth groups of the Siwaqron sub-clan of Majerteen ordered local pirates to leave Bargal town. An exchange of fire was reported between the two groups on 18/03. |
| 5,756,517 |
2.03771 |
45.35 |
Somalia |
|
Hundreds of people gathered for a peaceful demonstration in support of the TFG offensive and its recent successes against AS. The Mogadishu Mayor delivered a speech and requested the local community to provide any assistances required by the TFG forces. |
| 5,756,520 |
9.55975 |
44.06678 |
Somalia |
|
Truck drivers demonstrated outside the Ministry of Interior in protest against a decision by the Mayor and the Municipality of Hargeisa to introduce a new law that requires all trucks operating in Hargeisa to relocate to areas outside the town. Police arrested some the demonstrators while others were forced to disperse. |
| 5,756,524 |
6.76623 |
47.42788 |
Somalia |
|
Hussein Ali Dude, a traditional elder from the Reer Bicid Yahan sub-clan of Majerteen was shot dead by unknown masked men when leaving the Ramadan Mosque in Garsoor Village. He was one of the most prominent peace activists in Galkacyo and Chairman of the Mudug security committee. |
| 5,756,529 |
0.40627 |
41.01238 |
Somalia |
|
A fierce fighting opposed a combination of militias (Ahmed Madoobe forces plus militias trained in Isiolo/Kenya) and AS troops in Dhoobley after the allied militias attempted to expel AS from the town. The confrontation involved exchange of artillery fire and lasted up to the morning of 21/03. The allied militias are said to have been retreated back to Kenya after having temporarily controlled at least some parts of Dhoobley. At least 10 of their soldiers were reportedly killed and an undetermined number were sent to Liboi/Kenya for medical treatment. The town was in the morning under the control of AS but fighting resumed in the evening of 21/03. The number of troops deployed on the two sides is reported to be very high. |
| 5,756,534 |
2.04393 |
45.3 |
Somalia |
|
AS launched an attack against AMISOM/TFG force based in the above mentioned areas. One civilian was killed and 7 others were injured. |
| 5,756,539 |
2.04803 |
45.32 |
Somalia |
|
AMISOM and TFG forces fired several rounds against AS bases in the above mentioned areas. As a result of the incident one employee of the Somali University was killed while 9 civilians were injured including one guard from the Somali University. |
| 5,765,006 |
1 |
41.5 |
Somalia |
|
Al Shabaab claim to have clashed with Kenyan and governemnt forces. |
