ArmedConflictLocation List

Id Latitude Longitude Country Geo Name Id Description
5,762,148 4.73598 45.20427 Somalia A complex attack targeted ENDF soldiers close to the First Bridge in Beled Weyne East in the morning of 01/02.An unidentified attacker dressed in a school uniform first hurled a hand-grenade at ENDF soldiers on their way to fetch water in the center of Beled Weyne town. Following the attack additional ENDF forces gathered on the site of the explosion and a second device (probably RCIED) detonated in close proximity. After the second explosion unknown gunmen located in nearby buildings opened fire at the ENDF troops. ENDF soldiers responded by firing towards the buildings but also at bystanders. After the incident ENDF forces ordered about 150 local residents to clean the area. At least four civilians were reported dead in the shooting. The total number of casualties is currently unknown.
5,762,151 -0.17715 41.27701 Somalia KDF troops were reported to have taken over Hoosingo (30km from the Kenya border and 70km SE of Dhoobley)without a fight.
5,762,155 -1.03 41.483 Somalia KDF forces were reported to have reached the outskirts of Badhaadhe after several airstrikes had been conducted on AS position. AS fighters who were based in the location are said to have evacuated their positions and moved towards Kismayo, Kodey and Calima Cadde.
5,762,163 2.02053 45.28967 Somalia A hand grenade was reported to have been hurled in proximity of a newly constructed UN compound in Medina district (next to the main UN office in Medina). The grenade exploded outsideof the perimeter wall. No UN personnel was injured and no other casualties were reported. The AS movement claimed responsibility of the attack.
5,762,167 6.76924 47.43061 Somalia A businessman hailing from the Murusade clan was reportedly abducted by unknown militias. Negotiations to release the businessman led by elders was reported to be ongoing.
5,762,171 0.5172 42.071 Somalia An unidentified vehicle was targeted by an AS mobile unit in outskirts of Dhoobley, on the main road to Tabta. Casualties could not be established.
5,762,175 0.5172 42.071 Somalia Unidentified gunmen attacked the central police station and the administration office in the center of Dhoobley town in the night of 01-02/2012. Small arms fire and RPGs were reported having been used. The gunmen pulled back into an adjacent neighborood after the attack. The identity and motive of the attackers remain unascertained but some local sources report that they could be renegade anti-AS militias.
5,762,179 2.02053 45.28967 Somalia An unidentified young man hurled a hand-grenade at three TFG soldiers at a bus stand in Cel-Geelow neighborhood of Medina district in the afternoon of 02/02. The soldiers had reportedly previously arrived from Jazira village (Lower Shabelle region). Two women were killed and four other civilians injured.
5,762,183 2.04393 45.3 Somalia Five unidentified men armed with AK47 and dressed with "TFG uniforms" exchanged gunfire with ASWJ militants based in Mowla'a Moallim Nur area in Hodan District on 03/02 . Local sources indicate that the shooting started after the armed men entered the neighborhood and started stealing and collecting mobile phones from residents. Two men from both sides were injured.
5,762,188 2.06777 45.35 Somalia AS fighters conducted a hit and run attack against TFG/AMISOM forces based in Bakarat cemetery area to the north of Yaaqshiid District in the evening of 03/02. Casualties could not be established.