| 5,761,990 |
3.79999 |
42.54459 |
Somalia |
|
AS militiamen conducted a hit and run attack again position of anti-AS forces in SE outskirts of Luuq. At least two anti-AS militiamen, including a commanding officer of the anti-AS forces in Luuq district known as Hassan Baidoa, were injured. |
| 5,761,994 |
4.73598 |
45.20427 |
Somalia |
|
Heavy fighting broke out between SVS fighters and Galjecel militia in Hawl-Wadaag neighbourhood on the western side of Beled Weyne after SVS forces attempted to disarm the Galjecel militiamen. Reports indicate that these militiamen may have been working as guards for local businesses. Many resident of Hawl-Wadaag neighbourhood were reported to have evacuated from the area mainly to Sigalow area in the outskirts of the town. |
| 5,761,998 |
4.73598 |
45.20427 |
Somalia |
|
Militias loyal to the Shabelle Valley State (SVS)exchanged fire with security guards of a business center in western side of Beled Weyne after the SVS forces tried to disarm them. Two of the guards were slightly injured. |
| 5,762,002 |
6.14568 |
46.62712 |
Somalia |
|
Two foreign aid workers held by Somali pirates near Cadaado were freed in a military operation reportedly carried out by US Navy Seal in the night of 24-25/01. The hostages were unharmed during the rescue operation. The two aid workers had been kidnapped in Galkacyo South in October 2011 and had been held by a pirate group for three months. Unconfirmed reports indicate that eight pirates may have been killed by the rescue team. |
| 5,762,006 |
6.76924 |
47.43061 |
Somalia |
|
One member of the Puntland security forces was killed and two others were injured in a shooting that broke out between Puntland forces and local militias. The shooting broke out after the Puntland forces attempted to remove an illegal checkpoint established by the militias. |
| 5,762,159 |
2.0095 |
45.25 |
Somalia |
|
A TFG police patrol was targeted by a RCIED in Suuq Liif area. The Dharkeynley DC Moallim Abdulle Hilowle confirmed the incident. Available information suggests that one TFG policeman was injured. |
| 5,762,012 |
8.2516 |
46.31572 |
Somalia |
|
A clash opposing Dhulbahante militias supporting Somaliland and the newly-created Khatumo State was reported in Widh-Widh village on 25/01. The clash was initiated by the announcement that a delegation of the Khatumo State was about to visit Widh-Widh to garner support from the local population. One woman was reportedly killed. Local elders intervened to put an end to the confrontation. |
| 5,762,016 |
3.92761 |
41.87418 |
Somalia |
|
A RCIED targeted a vehicle belonging to anti-AS forces in the center of Bulo-Xawo in the morning of 25/01. Four soldiers were reportedly injured and the vehicle to have been badly damaged. |
| 5,762,020 |
6.76924 |
47.43061 |
Somalia |
|
Unidentified gunmen opened fire at a vehicle travelling between Bandiiradley and Galkacyo in the morning of 25/01. One person was reportedly killed during the attack. |
| 5,762,024 |
4.65167 |
47.85837 |
Somalia |
|
A pirate group dominated by Ayr/Cabsiye clansmen is reported to have attacked another pirate group dominated by the Sacad and Saleban clansmen. One Saleban pirate was reported killed and five others were injured (two Saleban, two Sa'ad, one woman from Isaaq clan). Clan tensions in the area were reported high following the attack. The Ayr group is reported to be holding a South Korean crew and suspected the other pirate group of collaborating with international forces and spying on them. |
