| 5,759,937 |
2.0095 |
45.25 |
Somalia |
|
Forces loyal to the Dharkeynley District Commissioner (DC) Moalim Abdulle Ali (Abgal/Daud) clashed with militias controlled by his deputy Yusuf Ahmed Kabale (Abgal/Kabale). The dispute was reportedly related to the killing on 29/09 of a suspected carjacker by soldiers loyal to the DC, the victim being of the same sub-clan as the deputy DC. Between three to six persons were reported killed and two to ten injured. |
| 5,759,941 |
4.73598 |
45.20427 |
Somalia |
|
Armed clashes were reported in Bacda area between militias of the Shabelle Valley State (SVS) and ASWJ. SVS forces initially attacked ASWJ positions in the morning of 01/10 from their base in Kalabeyr and temporarily took control of Bacda. ASWJ forces regrouped and after received reinforcements from Matabaan managed to recapture Bacda. Tensions remained high the following day in the settlements along the main road between Kalabeyr and Matabaan but elders and Ethiopian officials reportedly intervened to allow a resolution of the issue. SVS militias were ordered to remain at their base in Kalabeyr and ASWJ was able to return its forces from Jiracle back to Bacda. |
| 5,759,945 |
5.53764 |
46.3867 |
Somalia |
|
29 Al Shabaab militants and over 50 govt-allied Ahlu Sunna militiamen killed in clashes in strategically important central town Dhusamareb. |
| 5,759,949 |
2.03373 |
45.34 |
Somalia |
|
A mini-bus driver working between Xamar-Weyne and K4 was shot and killed by an armed man in TFG uniform. The driver was killed after he refused to pay 20.000 SSh to members of TFG security forces collecting illegal taxes at a bus stand. The killer escaped before the police reached the area. |
| 5,759,953 |
2.04139 |
45.33372 |
Somalia |
|
At least 11 civilians killed, 24 injured 1 Oct in clashes in Mogadishu; |
| 5,759,957 |
2.06516 |
45.39 |
Somalia |
|
An IED or a landmine buried in front of the Karaan Police Station detonated and hit a mini-bus carrying vegetables and fruits from Xamar-Weyne to Heliwa District. Two passengers were killed and three others injured. TFG Police forces are said to occasionally move to Karaan Police Station but avoid overnighting there. The device was probably originally intended at targeting these forces. |
| 5,759,961 |
2.08438 |
45.39 |
Somalia |
|
AMISOM forces based in Mohamud Ahmed Ali School fired several mortar rounds towards Heliwa Market area in the evening of 02/10 after AS militias fired two rounds against the AMISOM base in Laf-Weyn Hotel. Information on casualties is unavailable. |
| 5,759,965 |
5.53764 |
46.3867 |
Somalia |
|
AS forces launched a surprise attack against ASWJ positions in Dhusamareb in the end of the afternoon of 03/10 and at 18.30 temporarily managed to take control of the city. The fighting was reported as being very fierce and ongoing till late in the evening. After evacuating the town ASWJ militias received reinforcements from Guri-Ceel, Xerale and Cabudwaaq and launched a counter-attack allowing them to retake Dhusamareb at around 20.00. The number of casualties could not yet be estimated. AS forces were reported moving in the general area of Dhusamareb and in Dhagaxyaale, around 50km S of Guri-Ceel in the evening of 03/10. |
| 5,759,970 |
9.50694 |
49.08608 |
Somalia |
|
Armed clashes were reported between members of the Ali-Saleban and Ngaar-Saleban in Rako (75km NE of Qardho) on 03/10. The clashes are said to be related to a dispute over grazing areas and water resources. Between 7 and 12 persons were reported killed and 9 to 14 injured. Puntland security forces were deployed to the area. |
| 5,759,973 |
6.14568 |
46.62712 |
Somalia |
|
A peaceful demonstration protesting against corruption and improper handling of foreign aid by the Himan and Heeb Administration was organized in Cadaado. |
