| 5,762,480 |
2.0095 |
45.25 |
Somalia |
|
AMISOM forces launched an offensive against AS positions to the west and south-west of Mogadishu in the morning of 14/02. The operation was aimed at increasing the AMISOM/TFG buffer zone between Mogadishu (K7 and Dharkeynley District) and the first AS bases in K13 and Ceelasha along the Mogadishu-Afgooye road. AMISOM forces were reported to have taken Maslah Building along the Afgooye Road around K10 and Ali Janaale Hill to the south-west of Dharkeynley District. The main road from Afgooye to Mogadishu was closed by AMISOM in the morning and reopened by the end of the afternoon of 14/02. Unconfirmed reports indicate that 10 persons including three civilians had been killed and 15 others (mostly fighters) had been injured. |
| 5,762,484 |
2.06944 |
45.24213 |
Somalia |
|
AS militants launched several attacks against the new AMISOM position in Maslah Building on the road from K13 to Mogadishu. Both sides were using heavy machineguns and light artillery. One civilian was reported killed and three others injured in K13 and in Badbaado IDP camp. |
| 5,762,489 |
2.0735 |
45.28 |
Somalia |
|
AS militias launched an attack against TFG/AMISOM positions in Bangalo area in Dayniile District in the night of 14/02. The fighting lasted for around 30mn. Casualties could not be established. |
| 5,762,493 |
11.28366 |
49.1806 |
Somalia |
|
Galgala insurgents were reported to have launched an attack against a base of Puntland forces in Sugure (on the main road between Bosasso and Garowe around 40km S of Bosasso) in the morning of 14/02. Reports indicate that one Puntland soldier and two Galgala insurgents were wounded. The Puntland authorities issued a press communique on the matter on 15/02 contradicting some media reports indicating that 15 Puntland soldiers had been killed (information that had been originally provided by the Galgala insurgents) and denying that an attack had even taken place in Sugure. |
| 5,762,496 |
2.05492 |
45.33 |
Somalia |
|
The Banadir Regional Militia (TFG) organized an anti-Al Qaeda rally in Wardhiigley District in the morning of 14/02. The rally was reportedly attended by hundreds of persons. No incidents were reported. |
| 5,762,501 |
-1.03 |
41.483 |
Somalia |
|
AS militias attacked anti-AS/KDF forces in the outskirts of Faafax Dhuun on 15/02. The attack was initiated by anti-AS/KDF forces who attacked AS militias fetching water from a dam near the village. Casualties could not be established. |
| 5,762,505 |
2.06777 |
45.35 |
Somalia |
|
A well-organized group of AS fighters launched a hit-and-run attack against the house of the TFG DC of Yaaqshiid (Muhudin Hassan Jurus), the Yaaqshiid Police Station and Fagax Road Junction. The fighting lasted for around 20 minutes until the militants pulled back to Juungaal neighborhood (Yaaqshiid District). Casualties could not be confirmed. Attacks in such an area, deep inside Yaaqshiid District, are uncommon. AS militants are believed to be still infiltrated in the district, particularly in Juungaal neighborhood and Bulo Geysale area. |
| 5,762,508 |
2.03373 |
45.34 |
Somalia |
|
Hundreds of persons reportedly hailing from the 16 districts of Mogadishu gathered to attend an anti-Al Qaeda demonstration organized by the Banadir Regional Militia (TFG) in an open space opposite the former National Fair in Xamar-Weyne District on 15/02. The TFG President and Prime Ministers were leading the event. In his speech the President called for the UN Security Council to lift the arms embargo on Somalia. No incidents were reported. |
| 5,762,511 |
3.11718 |
43.6469 |
Somalia |
|
A demonstration celebrating the merger of AS and Al-Qaeda was organized by AS officials in Baidoa. Businesses and schools were closedto allow for the participation of a maximum number of people. AS top officials including Sheikh Mukhtar Roobow, Sheikh Garweyne and Ma'alim Garwale addressed the public gathering. In their speeches the AS officials mentioned that the merger was decided to combat the formation of a wide foreign anti-AS alliance. They added that the AS will from now on operate under the AQ banner. Local sources indicate that the demonstration was poorly attended. |
| 5,762,515 |
0.5172 |
42.071 |
Somalia |
|
ASmilitias reportedly attacked fighters of Ras Kambooni Brigades in Shabaha village in the morning of 16/02. AS forces prevailed and took over the location. until Ras Kambooni militias regrouped and retook the location about one hour later. Two Ras Kambooni fighters were reported killed and two others injured. |
