| 5,767,378 |
-0.36029 |
42.54626 |
Somalia |
|
The Kenyan naval bombardment under the control of AMISOM continued for a second straight day. Col. Cyrus Oguna confirmed seven Al Shabaab fighters have been killed thus far from the shelling. Amongst those killed was a major Al Shabaab chief, Abdikadir Duecsane. |
| 5,767,383 |
0.17235 |
42.22857 |
Somalia |
|
AMISOM and TFG warplanes continuously bombed the Al Shabaab defence lines in Biibi and Jana Cabdala even after claiming control over the city in previous days. Further reports by BBC monitoring on Sept. 6th confirmed how many fatalities in the bombings. |
| 5,767,388 |
0.19 |
42.1 |
Somalia |
|
Reports from Lower Jubba Region state that many warplanes are launching the heaviest air strikes on Miido District, 25km from Afmadow town, second central administration base of Lower Jubba Region. Continuous bombardment has been ongoing for hours without a moment of reprieve. |
| 5,767,392 |
3.328 |
42.21988 |
Somalia |
|
A surprise attack by Al Shabaab through the use of heavy mortar shells and artillery fire was not enough to push TFG troops out of the area. The Somali forces retained control of the areas surrounding Garbaharey. Two people were killed and three others were taken to the hospital. |
| 5,767,396 |
-0.36029 |
42.54626 |
Somalia |
|
Meanwhile, Somali and Kenya continue to step up attacks against Al Shabaab-controlled port town of Kismayo, where for the fourth-day is under sea, air and ground strikes, |
| 5,767,401 |
0.19 |
42.1 |
Somalia |
|
Today's fighting began when the government forces and those from Kenya attacked Al-Shabab. |
| 5,767,405 |
2.04803 |
45.32 |
Somalia |
|
Unidentified assailants attacked an army checkpoint by throwing a grenade into it. Two soldiers were killed. |
| 5,767,409 |
2.04803 |
45.32 |
Somalia |
|
In response to the hand-grenade thrown by the assailants at the Bar-Ubax junction in Mogadishu, the soldiers at the checkpoint fired back, killing two bystanders and severly injuring several others. |
| 5,767,413 |
0.5172 |
42.071 |
Somalia |
|
More than 200 Al Shabaab fighters and several top commanders surrendered to AMISOM forces after four days of attacks on their bases. |
| 5,767,417 |
2.1024 |
45.3508 |
Somalia |
|
AMISOM troops deployed in city to secure territory that was taken from Al Shabaab |
