ArmedConflictLocation List

Id Latitude Longitude Country Geo Name Id Description
5,764,555 9.52 45.54 Somalia One Habr Yoonis man was killed and a Leelkase and a Habr Yoonis men were abducted by Habr Jeclo gunmen in Nasiye village (86km S of Burao) on 22/05. The incident occurred as the victims were travelling from Ethiopia towards Burao in a truck. Their vehicle was shot at and stopped by the perpetrators riding in a Toyota Surf. Local Habr Jeclo community members reportedly pursued the perpetrators and injured one of them during a shootout. The two abducted men were released unharmed on 23/05. It is believed that the incident was motivated by clan revenge for the killing of two Habr Jeclo men by SSC fighters in Qorilugud. The perpetrators were in fact looking to abduct/kill members of the Dhulbahante clan. They released their hostages after they realized their mistake.
5,764,559 2.0735 45.28 Somalia Heavy fighting for a second day in Daynile distri t in Mogadishu between AS and government forces.
5,764,686 7.05899 47.48927 Somalia At least four people, including women and children were killed and many other injured after gunmen opened fire on a civilian vehicle traveling in Mudug region,
5,764,562 2.15 45.116 Somalia AS militias and their families started vacating Afgooye town on the night of 23-24/05 and were reportedly moving primarily towards Marka. The evacuation is in reaction to the recent offensive of TFG/AMISOM towards Afgooye Corridor and does not appear to be fully coordinated. AS wounded are also reportedly being transported out of the Afgooye hospital.
5,764,566 2.04803 45.32 Somalia TFG policemen shot and killed a young man who they suspected of being an AS operatives in Bakara Market in the night of 22/04. A police officer stated that the man was carrying hand grenades and was planning to plant a landmine/IED in the market.
5,764,570 2.04936 45.31986 Somalia Unidentified shot and killed a Turkish man in Mogadishu.
5,764,574 3.28 45.25 Somalia Suspected AS operatives shot and killed a young man in the money exchange section of the Baidoa main market in the evening of 23/05. Unconfirmed reports indicate that one of the shooters was a woman. The motive for the killing remains unclear. The victim was known for exchanging money for pro-TFG and ENDF forces.
5,764,578 2.09955 45.16352 Somalia 5 civilians were killed when a shell hit the bus they were using to flee the area.
5,764,582 2.0095 45.25 Somalia Unidentified shot and killed a Radio Shabelle journalist.
5,764,587 2.15 45.116 Somalia Government forces and AMISOM capture the town of AFgooye from AS.