| 5,763,038 |
6.42639 |
46.70553 |
Somalia |
|
Saleban clan militias reportedly shot and killed a Sa'ad pastoralist in Wad Galinsoor, 15km E of Galinsoor town (Mudug) on 07/03. The Sa'ad clan retaliated by killing a Saleban pastoralist in the same area. |
| 5,763,042 |
8.47358 |
47.35441 |
Somalia |
|
Somaliland authorities have imposed a dawn to dusk curfew in Laas Caanood District in Sool Region following a large and violent demonstration that occurred on 07/03. Unconfirmed reports indicate that armed militias hid themselves amongst the demonstrators and started shooting at Somaliland forces. The rally was in support of the recent statement made by the TFG President Sheikh Sharif announcing that the TFG recognizes the Khatumo State (24/02). Unconfirmed reports indicate that three people were wounded during the shoot-out between Somaliland forces and the militias. Similar demonstrations are reported to have taken place in Xudun and Taleex (Sool) and in Buuhooodle (Togdheer). |
| 5,763,045 |
8.47358 |
47.35441 |
Somalia |
|
Somaliland authorities have imposed a dawn to dusk curfew in Laas Caanood District in Sool Region following a large and violent demonstration that occurred on 07/03. Unconfirmed reports indicate that armed militias hid themselves amongst the demonstrators and started shooting at Somaliland forces. The rally was in support of the recent statement made by the TFG President Sheikh Sharif announcing that the TFG recognizes the Khatumo State (24/02). Unconfirmed reports indicate that three people were wounded during the shoot-out between Somaliland forces and the militias. Similar demonstrations are reported to have taken place in Xudun and Taleex (Sool) and in Buuhooodle (Togdheer). |
| 5,763,049 |
2.02053 |
45.28967 |
Somalia |
|
Two unidentified men armed with pistol shot and seriously injured the judge of Medina District Court, Mr. Moallim Jeyte Moallim Abdullahi Adan in Hawo Tako neighborhood (Medina) on 07/03. The judge was walking towards Medina police station when the two men attacked him. The motive of the attack remains unconfirmed but AS elements were suspected of being behind the attack. This is the third attack targeting government officials and journalists in Hawo Tako area since late February. On 23/02, unknown gunmen assassinated the chairman of the neighborhood and on 28/02 unidentified armed men shot and killed the former director of Somaliweyn Radio. |
| 5,763,053 |
6.24178 |
46.3072 |
Somalia |
|
Militias from the Marehan/Wagardhac sub-clan reportedly shot and killed one Ayr businessman and a prominent elder from Saleban sub-clan in Laandheere village, about 20km NE of Cabudwaaq town, on 07/03. The Wagardhac militias were reportedly armed with two battlewagons and were coming from Cabudwaaq town. Unconfirmed reports say that the attackers wounded another man from the Saleban sub-clan. Wagardhac militias were reportedly attempting to retaliate from a killing that had occurred on 05/03 in Dhabad area and were targeting members of the Saleban sub-clan. The accidental killing of a member of the Ayr sub-clan could extend the clan conflict that had until now been involving only Marehans and Saleban. |
| 5,763,056 |
9.55975 |
44.06678 |
Somalia |
|
Widows and orphans of former SNM fighters staged a demonstration in front of the Ministry of Defense near the former Pepsi Cola factory in Ahmed Dhagah District in Hargeisa on 08/03. The demonstration was triggered by rumors about plans by the government to stop paying pensions to some SNM widows/orphans. The protestors dispersed peacefully at 11:30. Another group of protestors marched in front of the Presidential Palace on 07/03 to protest about the same issue. The Presidential Spokesman promised to submit their grievances to the president. |
| 5,763,059 |
5.30825 |
45.87737 |
Somalia |
|
Three trucks carrying ENDF troops led by a senior commander arrived in Guri-Ceel on 08/03. The ENDF also reportedly deployed more troops on the border of Galgaduud region and Ethiopia. |
| 5,763,063 |
2.05492 |
45.33 |
Somalia |
|
Two unidentified men armed with pistols shot and killed a prominentbusinessman called Sheikh Mohamed in his shop in Xamar-Bile neighborhood (Wardhiigley) on 08/03. The motive of the the killing remains unknown. |
| 5,763,067 |
2.06777 |
45.35 |
Somalia |
|
Unidentified attackers hurled a hand grenade at a tea shop near Fagax Junction in the night of 09/03. Seven TFG soldiers were injured. The teashop was known to be used by TFG security forces chewing khat. |
| 5,763,071 |
5.53764 |
46.3867 |
Somalia |
|
Militiamen hailing from the Ayr/Bilaal sub-clan opened fire at a vehicle carrying a pirate hailing from the Ayr/Cabsiiye sub-clan known as Koolo near Garsaalo village on 09/03. The pirate survived the attack but his vehicle was damaged. ASWJ forces from Dhusamareeb arrived at the scene to investigate the incident and were told by the Ayr/Bilaal militias that they opened fire at the vehicle because they suspected the passenger of being an AS operative. The incident caused tensions between the Ayr/Cabsiiye and Ayr/Bilaal sub-clans and Koolo was reported to be mobilizing militias of his sub-clan and among pirates to conduct a revenge attack. |
