| 5,764,227 |
4.73598 |
45.20427 |
Somalia |
|
TFG/SVS forces armed with three technical reportedly attacked an ASWJ checkpoint in Beled Weyne. The ASWJ contacted ENDF officials after the attack, the area was cordoned and the TFG/SVS were arrested. The TFG/SVS militiamen were released six hours later. |
| 5,764,232 |
4.73598 |
45.20427 |
Somalia |
|
SVS/TFG militias and local freelance militias (recent SVS defectors, Hawadle clan, led by Abdullahi Barre) were engaged in an exchange of fire on the main road between Beled Weyne and Kalabeyr - in the immediate vicinity of the Beled Weyne airport - in the morning of 12/05. The clash was initiated by the SVS/TFG militias who attacked a road-block set-up by the freelancers. The gunfire reportedly reached the ENDF base on the airport, prompting Ethiopian forces to intervene and to temporarily arrest a number of protagonists. The militiamen were released after a few hours and their weapons given back to them. No casualties were reported. |
| 5,764,236 |
2.04139 |
45.33372 |
Somalia |
|
EU NAVFOR forces rescued an Iranian fishing dhow being used by pirates as a mothership. |
| 5,764,239 |
5.35 |
48.53 |
Somalia |
|
An unspecified number of AS fighters alongside one senior AS commander reportedly arrived in Budbud (93km N of Hobyo) from Xarar-Dhere and were welcomed by residents from the Nimacle sub-clan of Sa'ad. Clan militias from Galkacyo were reportedly dispatched to the area alongside Sa'ad elders from Galkacyo the following day with instructions to ask the AS to leave the area. It is reported that the AS commander informed the elders that his group had no intention to operate in the area and asked for free passage towards Puntland and the Galgala area. |
| 5,764,243 |
2.05492 |
45.33 |
Somalia |
|
A hand grenade was hurled at a private house in the area of Mollah Sheikh Aden Dhere (Wardhiigley) and exploded next to the entrance gate in the night of 12/05. The house is traditionally used by young women who gather there to watch movies and listen to music. Further information indicates that the women were previously "advised" by an anonymous caller to stop engaging in these entertainment activities. |
| 5,764,247 |
4.383 |
46.083 |
Somalia |
|
A local resident was engaged in a dispute with several ASWJ militiamen in Maxaas, accusing them of being motivated by clan interest. The man was reportedly shot and killed by one ASWJ militiaman who was then arrested by his colleagues. This ASWJ militiaman was killed the day after, either being executed, or being killed in revenge by other ASWJ militiamen relatives of the first victim. |
| 5,764,252 |
2.0735 |
45.28 |
Somalia |
|
AS militias conducted a hit- and-run attack against TFG/AMSIOM (Burundian) forces based in Dayniile District on the night of 13/05. The fighting lasted for about 20 minutes. Casualties could not be established. |
| 5,764,444 |
2.06516 |
45.39 |
Somalia |
|
An IED targeted an AMISOM convoy near Mowla'a Sheikh Ali Abdulle in Kaaraan District in the morning of 19/05. One of the AMISOM armored vehicle was damaged in the attack. No casualties were reported. |
| 5,764,256 |
2.87123 |
43.00434 |
Somalia |
|
AS fighters reportedly ambushed a convoy of ENDF forces between Aawdiinle and Qansax Dheere on 13/05. A pro-AS website reported that more than 10 ENDF soldiers were killed and one military vehicle was destroyed. The number of casualties could not be independently verified. |
| 5,764,260 |
10.07 |
50.18 |
Somalia |
|
Galgala Insurgents reportedly conducted a coordinated attack against Puntland Military Forces of Puntland (Darawish) (1998-) stationed in Af Urur village (56km SW of Bosasso) in the night of 13-14/05. Heavy casualties reportedly occurred during the fighting. Puntland reportedly dispatched heavy reinforcements to the area following the attack. |
