| 5,756,585 |
0.40627 |
41.01238 |
Somalia |
|
Open sources reported that a contingent of General Service Unit (GSU) officers crossed into Somalia and killed 12 AS militants in a clash at the Liboi border. This was after the militants allegedly fired to the Kenyan side and damaged a water tank at a GSU camp on the main border. The GSU officers took this as a provocation and pursued AS inside Somalia. No casualty was reported on the Kenyan side |
| 5,756,589 |
2.04803 |
45.32 |
Somalia |
|
Several artillery rounds believed to have been fired from TFG-controlled areas, possibly as a response to AS artillery fire, fell in Bakara Market close to the Baidoa bus stand. At least 5 civilians were killed and 21 others injured. |
| 5,756,593 |
3.6023 |
42.6454 |
Somalia |
|
A fighting between AS and TFG forces took place in Bohol Bashir area (between Luuq and Berdale districts) after AS forces based in Yurkud ambushed TFG forces injuring one soldier. |
| 5,756,597 |
3.79999 |
42.54459 |
Somalia |
|
AS are reported to have launched an attack against ex-TFG militias camped in Luuq town. The attack was preceded by mortar fire. Fierce fighting was reported around 3 to 4 km south of Luuq on the road to Baidoa. AS retreated after the attack. |
| 5,756,601 |
6.76924 |
47.43061 |
Somalia |
|
A member of the armed escort of 2 humanitarian agencies travelling on the Galkacyo-Galinsoor road was reportedly shot and wounded at the leg by militia manning an illegal check-point in Dagaari. The incident happened after the agencies' convoy had stopped at the check point and the militias had started clearing the road. Reasons for the shooting are unknown. The check-point was later removed and militiamen taken to custody by Galmudug Police. |
| 5,756,604 |
4.35047 |
43.16359 |
Somalia |
|
Unconfirmed report indicates that AS reinforced their positions in Rabdhuure District. Preparations for fighting are reported to be under way. TFG is currently believed to have a weak presence in Bakool region as most of the forces originally stationed in Yeed were relocated to the battle fronts in Gedo. |
| 5,756,607 |
2.03373 |
45.34 |
Somalia |
|
Mohamed Dheere's supporters organized a third demonstration from his residence in Shangani District up to Hawo Tako Monument (close to National Theatre) in Xamar-Weyne District. |
| 5,756,610 |
8.40635 |
48.48188 |
Somalia |
|
INGO mission encountered an illegal roadblock on the road between Baran to Garowe. The persons in control of the roadblock let the mission pass following the discovery that the driver belongs to their sub-clan. |
| 5,756,614 |
0.5172 |
42.071 |
Somalia |
|
Fighting intensified in towns bordering Ethiopia and Kenya, with unconfirmed reports 24 March that Kenyan troops crossed border, engaged in fighting. |
| 5,756,618 |
1.6833 |
44.7166 |
Somalia |
|
A hand grenade was reportedly thrown at AS militants in Ceelasha Biyaha triggering indiscriminate fire by AS against nearby civilians. Accounts differ on the number of victims (from 4 AS militants wounded and 1 civilian killed plus 3 wounded, to 3 AS killed and 10 wounded plus 4 civilians killed and 7 wounded). One report indicates that a prominent AS commander, Sheikh Mohamed Abu Yahya, had been seriously injured. |
