| 5,757,225 |
6.76924 |
47.43061 |
Somalia |
|
Between the 18-20th April 2011, considerable Puntland security forces and at least 2 high level delegations arrived in Galkayo, as a response to the recent events of the 16th-17th April. Puntland Police Commissioner, two of his deputies, CID inspectors, and seventy additional policemen followed by a Puntland delegation composed of army commanders and ministers were reported in Galkaco town. Troops led by Puntland's chief police Ali Nor Omar, his deputy Mohamed Said and other military officers also arrived in Galkayo. |
| 5,757,228 |
3.92761 |
41.87418 |
Somalia |
|
About 800 fighters belonging to the Doolow anti-AS alliance left Bula Xawo for Garbaharey. On 19th April in the morning the forces were reported to have arrived to Xara Hadud. The reported aim of the movement is to push the remaining AS element out of Garbaharey and to join with the other forces in the area (primarily Luuq) and advance towards Baardheere. |
| 5,757,231 |
6.76924 |
47.43061 |
Somalia |
|
Between the 18-20th April 2011, considerable Puntland security forces and at least 2 high level delegations arrived in Galkayo, as a response to the recent events of the 16th-17th April. Puntland Police Commissioner, two of his deputies, CID inspectors, and seventy additional policemen followed by a Puntland delegation composed of army commanders and ministers were reported in Galkaco town. Troops led by Puntland's chief police Ali Nor Omar, his deputy Mohamed Said and other military officers also arrived in Galkayo. |
| 5,757,235 |
2.67 |
41.32 |
Somalia |
|
On 20th and 21st April clashes erupted in Buusaar (40 Km south-east of Ceel Waq) Gedo region. Clashes in the village that was considered to be in the AS area of influence reportedly fell under control of anti-AS forces on 21st April. |
| 5,757,323 |
11.28366 |
49.1806 |
Somalia |
|
A prominent elders of Darood/Majerteen/Ali Saleban Said Mohammed Said aka Kashawito was assassinated a few minutes before Cisha Prayers. At least two other elders and a number of family members of the victim were injured by stray bullets. The assassination is believed to be motivated by close ties of the elder and the PL Government. |
| 5,765,242 |
3.11718 |
43.6469 |
Somalia |
|
Unidentified attackers hurled a hand-grenade at the back of the USAID support program office in Baidoa town |
| 5,757,239 |
0.40627 |
41.01238 |
Somalia |
|
In Dhoobley area a new round of fighting was also reported. On the 20th April anti-AS troops attacked AS positions in Jirma area (between Dif and Afmadow). Anti-AS forces claim victory over AS and captured the Commander of AS Lower Jubba force Mohamud Takhal who was reported to have been injured during the battle. Takhal alongside a number of his men were arrested and transported to Garissa (Kenya). Capturing of Takhal means that AS have lost the second commander of its forces in Jubba in 3 weeks. On 3rd April Ana Gel the previous commander of AS Lower Jubba forces was killed in Dhoobley. (Unclear if territory was taken over) |
| 5,757,243 |
3.79999 |
42.54459 |
Somalia |
|
In Luuq a case of a sporadic shelling by AS was reported form Kureedka outskirts. Tensions in the areas remain high since the last attempt of AS to recapture the town. |
| 5,757,246 |
6.76924 |
47.43061 |
Somalia |
|
Between the 18-20th April 2011, considerable Puntland security forces and at least 2 high level delegations arrived in Galkayo, as a response to the recent events of the 16th-17th April. Puntland Police Commissioner, two of his deputies, CID inspectors, and seventy additional policemen followed by a Puntland delegation composed of army commanders and ministers were reported in Galkaco town. Troops led by Puntland's chief police Ali Nor Omar, his deputy Mohamed Said and other military officers also arrived in Galkayo. |
| 5,757,250 |
2.67 |
41.32 |
Somalia |
|
On 20th and 21st April clashes erupted in Buusaar (40 Km south-east of Ceel Waq) Gedo region. Clashes in the village that was considered to be in the AS area of influence reportedly fell under control of anti-AS forces on 21st April. |
