| 5,763,311 |
3.19692 |
43.58605 |
Somalia |
|
Suspected AS fighters attacked anti-AS militias in Balka Market of Baidoa (Isha Neighborhood) on 20/03. A number ofhand grenades were hurled at the anti-AS forces during the exchange. One AS fighter was reportedly killed and another captured. The AS forces were reported to haveattacked the location from the south. |
| 5,763,315 |
5.53764 |
46.3867 |
Somalia |
|
AS fighters launched an attack against Dhusamareeb and took over control of the town after a brief clash with ASWJ fighters in the morning of 20/03. AS fighters attacked the town from the eastern side and reportedly seized two battlewagons from ASWJ. ASWJ reinforcements from Guri Ceel, Xerale and Cabud Waaq were however quickly mobilized and ASWJ militias launched a counter-attack in the morning and afternoon. Heavy clashes were reported between the two sides, particularly in the vicinity of the airport. The town was re-taken by ASWJ by mid-afternoon. Heavy casualties were reported on the two sides. |
| 5,763,318 |
0.96249 |
41.06157 |
Somalia |
|
AS forces equipped with around 20 technicals captured Diif village (63 Km N of Dhoobley) without a fight on 20/03. |
| 5,763,322 |
0.96249 |
41.06157 |
Somalia |
|
The Kenyan Air Force conducted an airstrike against the AS forces based in the location and prompted their withdrawal. |
| 5,763,326 |
2.01951 |
45.31 |
Somalia |
|
A VBIED exploded in the area between Tre-biano building and Ambassador Hotel in Waberi District on 21/03. The driver vacated the vehicle prior to the explosion and was arrested by the TFG security forces and interrogated by the NSA. During the interrogation it was revealed that another VBIED was prepared for an attack the same day. |
| 5,763,330 |
6.76924 |
47.43061 |
Somalia |
|
A UN-rented vehicle was carjacked by unknown militias in Galkacyo at the end of the afternoon of 20/03. The vehicle was returned after the intervention of clan elders. Reports indicate that the vehicle was belonging to a Leylkase and was carjacked by members of the Majerteen clan. |
| 5,763,334 |
3.11718 |
43.6469 |
Somalia |
|
Suspected AS sympathizers hurled a hand grenade at anti-AS forces in the main market in Baidoa on 21/03. The Anti-AS forces opened fire after the blast. Seven people were reportedly killed in both the grenade attack and the subsequent shooting and 13 others were injured. Two suspects were arrested in connection with the grenade attack. |
| 5,763,338 |
4.12303 |
43.89012 |
Somalia |
|
ENDF and anti-AS forces started their movement towards Xudur from Ceel Barde on 21/03. |
| 5,763,342 |
2.02053 |
45.28967 |
Somalia |
|
Two clan defined groups of Medina District forces (Abgal/Daud and Hawadle) clashed in Nastexo neighbourhood of Medina District on 22/03. The fighting was reported to be a case of clan revenge between the two clans that started about two months ago by killing of the Director of Radio Shabelle (Abgaal). Three combatants were reportedly killed and 12 others, including civilians, were injured. |
| 5,763,346 |
2.04803 |
45.32 |
Somalia |
|
A TFG solider was shot dead by AS operatives in Hawl Wadag District on 22/03. The AS claimed responsibility for the killing and claimed that the soldier was a member of the NSA. |
