| 5,757,500 |
2.67 |
41.32 |
Somalia |
|
Anti-AS forces in Gedo Region started moving from Ceel Waaq towards Buusaar/Faafax Dhuun. The anti-AS forces are supported by 2 Ethiopian battalions based in Luuq and Garbaharey. Similar movements were reported from Dhoobley towards Afmadow on 20/05. The move is apparently the first step of a new offensive targeting Bardheere and Berdale. Latest reports however indicate that the anti-AS forces based in Luuq and Bohol Bashiir are currently divided over the arrests of some TFG MPs and other militia commanders, mainly from the Hadame sub-clan, by Ethiopia. A group now accuses Kiish Buur, leader of the ex-TFG militias from Baidoa, of being behind these arrests and refuses to fight until their colleagues are released. The offensive towards Berdale/Baidoa will probably be postponed until this issue is resolved. |
| 5,757,503 |
3.51867 |
42.77048 |
Somalia |
|
Anti-AS forces in Gedo Region started moving from Luuq towards Yurkud/Berdale. The anti-AS forces are supported by 2 Ethiopian battalions based in Luuq and Garbaharey. Similar movements were reported from Dhoobley towards Afmadow on 20/05. The move is apparently the first step of a new offensive targeting Bardheere and Berdale. Latest reports however indicate that the anti-AS forces based in Luuq and Bohol Bashiir are currently divided over the arrests of some TFG MPs and other militia commanders, mainly from the Hadame sub-clan, by Ethiopia. A group now accuses Kiish Buur, leader of the ex-TFG militias from Baidoa, of being behind these arrests and refuses to fight until their colleagues are released. The offensive towards Berdale/Baidoa will probably be postponed until this issue is resolved |
| 5,757,506 |
11.2847 |
49.1825 |
Somalia |
|
An estimated 100 to 150 Galgala insurgents reportedly arrived in Ceelayo (west of Bosasso) in the afternoon of 21/05 and withdrew at night. Puntland forces reached the town in the morning of 22/05 but didn't find any fighter. |
| 5,757,510 |
0.5172 |
42.071 |
Somalia |
|
An armed clash between anti-AS forces and AS took place in Hawina on 22/05 after AS attacked a Ras Kambooni base. Anti-AS forces repulsed the attack and on 23/05 in the morning began moving further towards AS positions in Qooqani. |
| 5,757,515 |
2.04393 |
45.3 |
Somalia |
|
TFG and AMISOM forces launched a new offensive aiming at capturing Kidka Wadnaha Road. Heavy clashes and mortar exchange were reported from 07.00 to mid morning. By 09.45 TFG/AMISOM forces had captured Howl-Wadag Junction and had entered in parts of Bakara Market (Hormuud Telecommunications main building, Telecom office building, Dahaabshiil main office). TFG/AMISOM forces were then ordered to return back along Kidka Wadnaha Road. Sources estimate the number of killed and wounded between 16-20 and 24-45 respectively. Sporadic fighting continued in the area until the evening |
| 5,757,520 |
2.04803 |
45.32 |
Somalia |
|
TFG and AMISOM forces launched a new offensive aiming at capturing Kidka Wadnaha Road. Heavy clashes and mortar exchange were reported from 07.00 to mid morning. By 09.45 TFG/AMISOM forces had captured Howl-Wadag Junction and had entered in parts of Bakara Market (Hormuud Telecommunications main building, Telecom office building, Dahaabshiil main office). TFG/AMISOM forces were then ordered to return back along Kidka Wadnaha Road. Sources estimate the number of killed and wounded between 16-20 and 24-45 respectively. Sporadic fighting continued in the area until the evening |
| 5,757,525 |
2.05492 |
45.33 |
Somalia |
|
TFG and AMISOM forces launched a new offensive aiming at capturing Kidka Wadnaha Road. Heavy clashes and mortar exchange were reported from 07.00 to mid morning. By 09.45 TFG/AMISOM forces had captured Howl-Wadag Junction and had entered in parts of Bakara Market (Hormuud Telecommunications main building, Telecom office building, Dahaabshiil main office). TFG/AMISOM forces were then ordered to return back along Kidka Wadnaha Road. Sources estimate the number of killed and wounded between 16-20 and 24-45 respectively. Sporadic fighting continued in the area until the evening |
| 5,757,529 |
2.04393 |
45.3 |
Somalia |
|
RCIED targeted a Burundian convoy traveling between the Mogadishu University and Seybiyaano. Unconfirmed reports suggest that 2 soldiers may have been killed or injured. An armor vehicle sustained minor damage. |
| 5,757,532 |
2.33993 |
42.28598 |
Somalia |
|
AS forces reportedly moved towards Bardheere to reinforce positions that may be attacked by anti-AS forces. Heavy defensive positions are reported to have been set-up between Bohol Bashiir and Yurkud on the Luuq-Baidoa road. |
| 5,757,535 |
3.28 |
45.25 |
Somalia |
|
AS forces reportedly moved towards Berdale districts to reinforce positions that may be attacked by anti-AS forces. Heavy defensive positions are reported to have been set-up between Bohol Bashiir and Yurkud on the Luuq-Baidoa road. |
