ArmedConflictLocation List

Id Latitude Longitude Country Geo Name Id Description
5,756,703 2.04555 45.34 Somalia In an attempt to recapture positions lost in the morning AS forces launched an attack against AMISOM/TFG forces in the above mentioned areas. AS forces were repulsed after around an hour of fighting. Initial reports indicate that 1 TFG soldier was killed and 3 others injured. AS casualties are unknown.
5,756,708 2.04764 45.35 Somalia AMISOM/TFG forces launched a large scale attack against AS positions in the above mentioned districts. AS Operations Spokesman Sheikh Abdul-Aziz Abu Mus'ab claimed and declared that AS had destroyed 1 technical and 1 truck belonging to AMISOM/TFG forces. TFG Banadir Region Spokesman Mohamed Abdullahi Arig on his side also claimed victory and asserted that AMISOM/TFG forces had captured new positions. Unconfirmed reports indicate that 3 AMISOM soldiers, 11 AS fighters and 4 TFG soldiers were killed in the fighting.
5,756,713 4.73598 45.20427 Somalia AS forces reportedly attacked militias of the Shabelle Valley Alliance (SVA) based in Ceel Gaal and Ilkacadde area, around 12-15km north of Belet-Weyne. At least 6 combatants were killed and 10 other persons were wounded (civilians and combatants). Residents of Ilkacadde and Jawiil village were temporarily displaced. Tension remains high around Belet Weyne.
5,756,716 9.40701 45.06358 Somalia Dismissedgroup of teachersgathered in Ood-weyne to raise their complaints against the SL Minister of Education. Police dispersed the crowd and arrested the organizer of the demonstration Abdi Ahmed Essa alongside two other demonstrators. No one was injured during the protest.
5,756,719 3.328 42.21988 Somalia ASWJ forces were reported moving on 28/03 from Luuq towards Garbaharey and were reported at the time to be planning an attack against AS in that town. They moved out of the area towards Dollow the following day without being engaged in any military action.
5,756,723 6.76924 47.43061 Somalia Local militias, mainly from the Jalaaf sub-clan, established five road blocks on the road between Galkacyo and Galinsoor. They are demanding tax amounting to around 5 USD from each vehicle passing through the area.
5,756,727 11.28366 49.1806 Somalia Mr. Ahmed Salah Hairab, a traditional and religious elder from the Galgala community was assassinated in Bosasso in the evening of 28/03. The assassination was reportedly carried out as the elder was leaving a mosque in the center of Bosasso close to Juba Hotel by 2 unidentified masked men armed with pistols. The elder had been involved in negotiations between local authorities and Atom's group. His son is said to have an acting position with PIS. At least 5 persons have been arrested by Puntland security forces in relation to that incident.
5,756,731 2.0095 45.25 Somalia TFG soldiers shot at each others in the area of Xoosh Junction over unknown reasons. One civilian was killed and two other persons including one soldier were allegedly injured.
5,756,736 2.04393 45.3 Somalia Heavy clashes and shelling erupted after AS launched an attack against AMISOM/TFG positions in the above mentioned areas. AS forces retreated after an hour of fighting.
5,756,741 2.0735 45.28 Somalia Heavy clashes and shelling erupted after AS launched an attack against AMISOM/TFG positions in the above mentioned areas. AS forces retreated after an hour of fighting.