| 5,769,443 |
4.12303 |
43.89012 |
Somalia |
|
An al Shabaab members of the Hadame clan publically defects, turning himself over to Xudur authorities. |
| 5,769,446 |
9.48895 |
47.99372 |
Somalia |
|
The Khatumo militia withdraws itself from Sarmaanyo following regional elections. Precise date(s) unknown. Somaliland forces follow soon after. |
| 5,769,449 |
9.48895 |
47.99372 |
Somalia |
|
Somaliland military forces withdrew from Sarmaanyo (68km NE of Xudun) on 02/12. The move follows the withdrawal of Khatumo militias from the area and the completion of the district council elections in Xudun. |
| 5,769,453 |
3.28 |
45.25 |
Somalia |
|
Seven members of an anti-al Shabaab militia are killed in a clash during the early morning hours. A government vehicle was destroyed in the clash. |
| 5,769,458 |
3.62095 |
43.79141 |
Somalia |
|
Shabaab militias ambushed a minibus transporting pro-government forces towards Gelgel area Buulo Xaawo/Toos Weyne on 03/12. The minibus was burnt and four SNG soldiers were killed. An al Shabaab commander was also reportedly killed. Pro-government forces reportedly seized private vehicles from Berdaale to send reinforcements to the area. Clashes have been on going for two consecutive days in the area. Local residents are reportedly leaving the area in fear of additional confrontations |
| 5,769,462 |
-0.36029 |
42.54626 |
Somalia |
|
Raskamboni Brigade forces reportedly discovered and dismantled a VBIED within the Kismaayo seaport facilities on 03/12. The explosives were reportedly concealed in a truck carrying charcoal. Six persons were arrested in relation to the incident. |
| 5,769,468 |
10.61672 |
47.36667 |
Somalia |
|
A group of supporters of the Rays Party demonstrated in Ceerigaabo on 03/12 after the National Electoral Commission announced the results of the local council elections for the town. The demonstration burnt tires in some of the main streets. The police fired warning shots in the air to disperse the gathering. No injuries or damages on properties were reported. |
| 5,769,471 |
3.11718 |
43.6469 |
Somalia |
|
Twenty members of al Shabaab escape from a prison during the overnight hours. |
| 5,769,474 |
4.12303 |
43.89012 |
Somalia |
|
Somali military authorities arrested a fellow soldier who tried to attack and kill a al Shebaab defector. |
| 5,769,477 |
8.2516 |
46.31572 |
Somalia |
|
Somaliland forces based in Laas Caanood reportedly deployed in Cegaag area (48km N of Buuhoodle) in the morning of 03/12. The move followed rumours that local clan militias (Dhulbahante/Cali Geri) were planning to establish a base in that location. |
