ArmedConflictLocation List

Id Latitude Longitude Country Geo Name Id Description
5,756,547 6.76924 47.43061 Somalia A civilian truck was reportedly ambushed by armed men close to Galinsoor. The incident resulted in the death of 2 passengers and the injury of 3 others. Recent reports had indicated that several militia groups had defected from Galmudug training camps and had moved towards Galinsoor.
5,756,551 0.40627 41.01238 Somalia Reports indicate that several AS commanders may have been killed or wounded by artillery fire during the fighting in Dhoobley in the week of 21/03. Multiple sources confirm the death of Ali Bashir (Habr Gedir/Ayr), Regional Finance Officer for Lower Juba. The Governor of Lower Juba Region and the local commander of Dhoobley are said to have been slightly injured while another operation commander from Kismayo (Ogaden) is reported killed.
5,756,555 2.01951 45.31 Somalia A stray round reportedly fired from AS controlled-areas landed in the above mentioned area injuring 5 civilians and 2 TFG military personnel.
5,756,560 2.04555 45.34 Somalia TFG forces together with AMISOM launched early in the morning an offensive against AS bases along the existing demarcation line in central Mogadishu. The attack was followed by heavy fighting and artillery fire. 10 persons were reported killed and 20 others injured according to ambulance sources. TFG military deputy Commander Gen. Abdikarim Yusuf Aden a.k.a Dheba-Badan told the reporters that a high number of AS militants had been killed and showed the dead bodies of two young men. He added that AS had been expelled from several positions. The AS Operations Spokesman on his side, Sheikh Abdul-Aziz Abu Mus'ab, told medias that the AMISOM offensive had failed and that the AS themselves had captured several bases from what he called non-believers. At the time of the writing of this report it is not possible to confirm if AMISOM/TFG forces had remained in control of the positions they had gained in the morning.
5,756,565 2.04803 45.32 Somalia TFG forces together with AMISOM launched early in the morning an offensive against AS bases along the existing demarcation line in central Mogadishu. The attack was followed by heavy fighting and artillery fire. 10 persons were reported killed and 20 others injured according to ambulance sources. TFG military deputy Commander Gen. Abdikarim Yusuf Aden a.k.a Dheba-Badan told the reporters that a high number of AS militants had been killed and showed the dead bodies of two young men. He added that AS had been expelled from several positions. The AS Operations Spokesman on his side, Sheikh Abdul-Aziz Abu Mus'ab, told medias that the AMISOM offensive had failed and that the AS themselves had captured several bases from what he called non-believers. At the time of the writing of this report it is not possible to confirm if AMISOM/TFG forces had remained in control of the positions they had gained in the morning.
5,756,568 9.62 45.13 Somalia SSC established another base near Hagoogane. Some believe that this could be the prelude to other clashes in Buuhoodle District.
5,756,572 3.92761 41.87418 Somalia A RCIED exploded in Bulo-Xawo targeting pro-TFG officers stationed in their new command post located in the main police station. The device was reportedly planted in front of the police station. 4 officers were injured including Col. Gacamey (Marehan), District Police Commissioner in charge of Bulo-Xawo, and his deputy. 2 other civilians were reported wounded when pro-TFG militias opened fire after the explosion occurred. The injuries sustained by some of the officials are reported to have been serious and are being treated in Mandera Hospital. AS has reportedly claimed responsibility for the attack and a security operation was launched the following day by pro-TFG forces resulting in the arrest of several suspects.
5,756,575 2.33993 42.28598 Somalia ASWJ forces based in Luuq have reportedly moved towards Garbaharey and Baardheere districts where they are believed to be about to engage AS forces. Militias loyal to ex-TFG members from Bay and Bakool have remained in Luuq.
5,756,578 3.328 42.21988 Somalia ASWJ forces based in Luuq have reportedly moved towards Garbaharey and Baardheere districts where they are believed to be about to engage AS forces. Militias loyal to ex-TFG members from Bay and Bakool have remained in Luuq.
5,756,581 9.41 45.06 Somalia SSC militias reportedly brought new forces in Kalshaale