| 5,756,783 |
8.2516 |
46.31572 |
Somalia |
|
A delegation of Puntland composed of several ministers, MPs and prominent elders including Sultan Said Mohamed Garase reached Buuhoodle on Tuesday 29/03. The delegation was reportedly welcomed by local supporters but according to several medias also had to face a small demonstration in favor of Somaliland. Protesters were urging the delegation to leave back to Garowe and are said to have temporarily seized one of its vehicles. This visit intervened immediately after a delegation of the UK visited Garowe and met with traditional elders of Buuhoodle. The visitors from Puntland declared that the aim of their visit was to assess the drought situation in Buuhoodle and look at the food aid that is being provided by the UAE. |
| 5,756,787 |
8.47358 |
47.35441 |
Somalia |
|
The commander of Traffic Police in Sool region Aden Ahmed Yoonis was injured in an assassination attempt conducted by unknown gunmen. SL Police and Security Forces conducted a security operation following the shooting in the southern part of Laascanood and arrested 6 suspects. The suspects were subsequently transferred to Burao for further interrogation. |
| 5,756,790 |
1.71305 |
44.76388 |
Somalia |
|
The compounds of several LNGOs and an INGO were reportedly occupied by AS militias on 31/03. Local sources indicate that AS have brought trucks to the compounds and are seizing all properties of the NGOs. At least 3 organizations are affected. Another INGO had taken the decision to close its operations in Lower Shabelle with an effective date of 31/03. |
| 5,756,794 |
3.79999 |
42.54459 |
Somalia |
|
AS forces attacked Luuq Town in the evening of 31/03. The attack concentrated on the southern side of the town close to the Juba River. Several RPG rounds were said to have been fired by AS. No casualties were reported. 10 to 14 persons are said to have been arrested by anti-AS forces in relation to that incident and the RCIED attack that occurred the day before. |
| 5,756,798 |
3.92761 |
41.87418 |
Somalia |
|
A RCIED targeted a vehicle belonging to anti-AS militias based in Bulo-Xawo. Some sources indicate that several soldiers may have been killed or wounded but local officials denied having suffered any casualties. Shooting was heard after the explosion and arrests were made by anti-AS forces. |
| 5,756,802 |
0.40627 |
41.01238 |
Somalia |
|
Anti-AS forces launched one of the heaviest shelling - using 120 mm mortars - against AS forces in Dhoobley since the beginning of the military operations in that area. The shelling was followed by a new attack of a combined force composed of Somali militias trained in Kenya and Militia (Ahmed Madoobe). The battle lasted until 14.00. Communications with Dhoobley were cut-off after telecom antenna masts had been hit by artillery fire. Unconfirmed reports indicate that Kenyan helicopter gunships were involved in the fighting. Heavy casualties were reported on both sides with at least 2 killed and 4 injured for the anti-AS militias. Representatives of anti-AS militias declared having captured 48 AS combatants including 9 foreigners (5 Pakistanis, 2 Britons, and 2 Kenyans) who were reportedly later transferred to Garissa. |
| 5,756,807 |
2.04393 |
45.3 |
Somalia |
|
TFG/AMISOM soldiers and AS fighters clashed at Siigaale neighborhood after AS launched an attack against TFG/AMISOM positions. The AS were forced to retreat after 40 minutes of fighting. Casualties from both sides could not be established. |
| 5,756,812 |
2.04393 |
45.3 |
Somalia |
|
TFG/AMISOM soldiers clashed heavily with AS fighters at Dhagaxtur School near Dabka junction and Siigaale area near Shaqalaha building. Initial report indicates that one TFG soldier was killed and two others injured. Casualties from AS could not be established. AS fighters were repulsed after half an hour of fighting. |
| 5,756,816 |
2.22043 |
45.22585 |
Somalia |
|
Two hang grenades were hurled at the front gate of a UN compound in Medina District. The grenades exploded outside of the compound on the main road. The assaulters managed to escape. No casualties were reported. |
| 5,756,821 |
2.04393 |
45.3 |
Somalia |
|
AS forces launched an attack against TFG/AMISOM positions in the Milk Factory area, resulting in heavy clashes. Unconfirmed reports indicate that a stray mortar round landed in Black Sea neighborhood in Hodan district, killing one person and injuring six others. AS fighters were repulsed after an hour of fighting. Casualties from both sides could not be established. |
