| 5,761,153 |
9.14938 |
48.42077 |
Somalia |
|
Two people were killed and three others were injured in an attack of pro-Somaliland militias on a delegation from Puntland that travelled to the area to document completed construction of a school implemented by a LNGO. A brother and a nephew of the Puntland vice-President hailing from the Dhulbahante/Nalyeh Ahmed sub-clan were reported to have been a part of the delegation. Unconfirmed report indicates that the attack was a case of revenge for an attack of a Somaliland delegation in the town on 11/08/2011 by Puntland forces. Traditional clan of the involved clans were reported to have travelled to the area following the incident in order to address growing tensions. |
| 5,761,157 |
6.28 |
48.78 |
Somalia |
|
Clan militias belonging to the Leelkase and Saad clans clashed in Saxquran village during an escalated dispute over construction of water cisterns. One Saad militiaman was killed and another one was injured. |
| 5,761,160 |
3.92761 |
41.87418 |
Somalia |
|
Over 200 anti-AS troops moved from Bulo Xawo to Garbaharey. |
| 5,761,165 |
0.30463 |
41.43938 |
Somalia |
|
AS forces were reported to have attacked anti-AS and Kenyan forces in Tabta in early morning hours. The AS confirmed the attack and claimed that three Kenyan soldiers were killed and an ammunition store was set on fire. |
| 5,761,169 |
2.04803 |
45.32 |
Somalia |
|
An unidentified attacker hurled a hand grenade at a TFG police officer close to Bar Ubah Junction. Two civilian women were injured. The TFG police conducted a security operation in the area following the attack. No arrests were reported. |
| 5,761,174 |
5.11431 |
47.93026 |
Somalia |
|
Armed clash between Habr Gedir/Saleban and Dir/Qubeys clan militias was reported to have taken place in Cammaara. At least one person was reported dead. The motive for the fighting is currently unknown. |
| 5,761,178 |
5.53764 |
46.3867 |
Somalia |
|
A shooting between ASWJ police and military forces was reported to have taken place in Dhusamareb in the night of 13/12. Shooting occurred after the ASWJ police arrested a driver employed by the military. The dispute between the two groups escalated and two ASWJ militiamen were injured. The situation was reported to be calm on the following morning of 14/12. |
| 5,761,249 |
5.53764 |
46.3867 |
Somalia |
|
AS militias launched an opportunistic surprise attack against Dhusamareb in the afternoon of 18/12 and managed to briefly occupy the eastern and southern part of the town. ASWJ sent reinforcements from Guri-Ceel and managed to regain full control of the town in the evening. At least five combatants were killed and six others wounded. AS forces remained in very close proximity to the town on 19/12 to retrieve a damaged technical that had been abandoned just out of Dhusamareb after the offensive. |
| 5,761,181 |
6.24178 |
46.3072 |
Somalia |
|
Tensions between the ASWJ Administration in Cabud Waaq and a TFG MP (Mr. Abdi Sacad, Marehan) are reported to have increased. A number of demonstrations organized by various groups took place in the town in the past few days. The situation was reported to have been further exacerbated by rumors that representatives of the newly established virtual Central State (Marehan dominated) - that are currently attending a meeting of local administrations in Cadaado - started mobilizing militias in the eastern side of Cabud Waaq. ASWJ moved at least seven technicals on 13/12 from Guri Ceel to Dhusamareb. These additional troops were deployed in Cabud Waaq to intervene in case of military confrontation between forces loyal to the ASWJ and Mr. Abdi Sacad. |
| 5,761,185 |
5.35139 |
48.52556 |
Somalia |
|
Two pirate groups clashed in Gawaan over European hostages brought to land from a ship. A group of pirates attacked the captors to get hold of the hostages. Initial report suggests that two pirates were killed and three others were injured. |
