| 5,759,297 |
6.76924 |
47.43061 |
Somalia |
|
A businessman was shot and killed near Barwaqo market by another man. The perpetrator escaped. |
| 5,759,301 |
2.0095 |
45.25 |
Somalia |
|
Two groups of TFG forces clashed at the above mentioned area. Two people were reported dead and five others injured in the fighting that lasted for about one hour. Unconfirmed reports indicate that the clash linked to a dispute over the control of a checkpoint used for the collection of taxes. |
| 5,759,305 |
2.7333 |
41.0166 |
Somalia |
|
The previous day's attack was followed by a ground attack on 20-21/08. Heavy clashes between AS and anti-AS forces were reported on 21/08. The fighting started after anti-AS militias fighters attacked AS positions in Buusaar. While the attack was ongoing some AS units managed to turn around the main attacking force and managed to take control of a logistic base allowing them to seize three lorries (1 water-tanker, 1 ration-truck, 1 ammo truck) and two or three technicals. Heavy casualties were suffered by anti-AS forces and the confrontation turned to their disadvantage. At least 18 combatants from the both sides were reported dead. |
| 5,759,309 |
11.28261 |
51.07773 |
Somalia |
|
Media reports indicate that the meetings between the Puntland delegation and local elders in Bargaal turned sour, with the elders insisting for the creation of a separate region, and that a clash between local militias and the escort of the Puntland delegation followed on 18/08. The Puntland delegation continued to Caluula and returned to Garowe in the following days. |
| 5,759,313 |
3.79999 |
42.54459 |
Somalia |
|
AS forces operating around Luuq attacked positions of the Ethiopian military in the town with mortars. Available information indicates that the attacking forces crossed the Jubba River and attacked the Ethiopian position from the side of Gedo region. The Ethiopian military responded by heavy artillery fire. Information about casualties is currently unavailable. It is the first time AS launch an attack against Luuq from the western bank of the Jubba River. All previous attacks had been conducted on the south-eastern side of the town in the direction of Bohol Bashiiro/Baidoa. |
| 5,759,316 |
10.62182 |
47.36813 |
Somalia |
|
The commander of Daallo Police Station in Cerigavo (Isaaq /Haber-Yoonis) was stabbed to death by his subordinate (Darood/Dhulbahante/Naleye Ahmed) on Saturday evening. Available information suggests that the murder was motivated by clan revenge. A group of youth stoned a business supposedly owned by people related to the perpetrator following the incident. |
| 5,759,320 |
6.76924 |
47.43061 |
Somalia |
|
Gunmen shot and killed two persons over a car-rental payment issue. The victims were brought to Galkacyo South hospital while the perpetrator escaped from the scene. |
| 5,759,324 |
9.55975 |
44.06678 |
Somalia |
|
A group of men armed with knives carjacked a vehicle in Hargeisa city center and robbed the owner of the vehicle of his mobile phone. The Somaliland police arrested 70 people following the incident under suspicion of being members of a criminal gang. The security of markets and main commercial centers was also reinforced. |
| 5,759,331 |
10.62182 |
47.36813 |
Somalia |
|
The commander of Daallo Police Station in Cerigavo (Isaaq /Haber-Yoonis) was stabbed to death by his subordinate (Darood/Dhulbahante/Naleye Ahmed) on Saturday evening. Available information suggests that the murder was motivated by clan revenge. |
| 5,759,335 |
2.0095 |
45.25 |
Somalia |
|
Unidentified attackers threw a hand grenade against a TFG patrol between Tabakaayo Madow and Tabakaayo Agaar in Dharkeynley District. TFG forces opened fire after the explosion and injured four civilians including two children. No casualties were reported on the TFG side. A search operation was conducted the following morning in the area and led to the arrest of 20 persons. |
