| 5,760,128 |
11.28366 |
49.1806 |
Somalia |
|
A shootout erupted early in the afternoon of 16/10 when a five-truck convoy from Bosasso contracted to carry food aid was passing through a local ASWJ tax-collection check-point. Initial reports indicate that one civilian was killed and five wounded. Reasons behind the incident are still not clear. The convoy later proceeded after the situation calmed down. |
| 5,760,131 |
2.67 |
41.32 |
Somalia |
|
Kenyan military forces moved towards Buusaar to the south-east. The town is believed to have been taken-over from AS the same day without fighting. |
| 5,760,135 |
2.04504 |
45.28268 |
Somalia |
|
Two RCIEDs exploded between Km 6 and Km 7. One of the RCIEDs exploded near a place commonly used by TFG soldiers chewing Khat, injuring at least two soldiers (one of whom died later in a hospital) and one female civilian bystander. The second RCIED, that detonated near the site of the first one, was reported not to have caused any deaths or injuries. |
| 5,760,138 |
2.7333 |
41.0166 |
Somalia |
|
Kenyan military forces are reported to have entered Somalia in Ceel Waaq on 17/10 and moved towards Buusaar to the south-east. |
| 5,760,142 |
7.21345 |
48.85104 |
Somalia |
|
An unidentified helicopter coming from the large reportedly attacked and destroyed a pirate boat which was offshore from Garacad. No information is available on potential casualties. |
| 5,760,146 |
0.5172 |
42.071 |
Somalia |
|
The anti-as forces with the aerial and ground support of the Kenyan Army were reported to have taken control of Afmadow without a fight. |
| 5,760,150 |
2.22043 |
45.22585 |
Somalia |
|
At least 4 killed 18 Oct in car-bomb blast near foreign Ministry, following visit by Kenyan defence minister. |
| 5,760,153 |
1.45 |
42.42 |
Somalia |
|
A demonstration was held in front of the Minister of Communication in reaction to the destruction of huts in Golkano area by the local government council. The police dispersed the demonstration that did not cause any injuries or damage of properties. Four persons were arrested. |
| 5,760,157 |
2.15 |
45.116 |
Somalia |
|
A dead body of a former taxi driver was found at the above mentioned location. The man was arrested by AS forces in Ceelasha on 12/10/2011, reportedly after he refused to allow his sister to marry an AS militiamen. The vehicle belonging to the victim is still missing. |
| 5,760,161 |
7.19 |
47.53 |
Somalia |
|
Fighting was reported in Bacad Weyne between members of the Saleban and Dir/Qubeys sub-clans. The area is known to hold a large number of water points and is traditionally disputed by the two groups. At least six persons were reported killed and more than ten injured. Tension in the area is high. |
