| 5,770,374 |
2.03373 |
45.34 |
Somalia |
|
AMISOM forces conduct a security operation in the Bacadlaha area of the district, make 17 arrests. The arrested individuals were not identified, though many were wearing military style uniforms. |
| 5,770,377 |
2.04139 |
45.33372 |
Somalia |
|
The Somali government, in a statement, gave al Shabaab 100 days to surrender, implying they would be granted a form of amnesty during this period, particularly for the youth in the organization. |
| 5,770,381 |
3.11718 |
43.6469 |
Somalia |
|
Pro-government forces arrest seven prominent businessmen over links to al Shabaab. |
| 5,770,385 |
8.24 |
47.22558 |
Somalia |
|
Somaliland forces detain a group of teenaged boys on suspicion of belonging with al Shabaab. |
| 5,770,390 |
8.47358 |
47.35441 |
Somalia |
|
Forty militiamen from the Ugaadhyahan sub clan of the Dhulbahante who are members of the Khatumo forces surrendered to the Somaliland national army at a military garrison in the District of Gambadha on 26/12. |
| 5,770,393 |
11.28366 |
49.1806 |
Somalia |
|
A group of al Shabaab fighters move to a location known as Biyo Kulule, 25km east of Bosasso. The reason for the move of forces is unknown, however, unconfirmed reports indicate that they are extending their military base and preparing defensive positions. |
| 5,770,397 |
2.15 |
45.116 |
Somalia |
|
A soldier shot into a bus and killed a civilian man after the driver refused to pay an illegal tax. |
| 5,770,401 |
2.33993 |
42.28598 |
Somalia |
|
A group of armed men wearing masks shot and killed a farmer in the Masaba neighbourhood. The reason for the killing is unknown. |
| 5,770,405 |
6.76924 |
47.43061 |
Somalia |
|
A gunman of the Madhiban clan shot and killed a bus driver and fellow Madhiban, though of separate sub clan. The motive for the killing is believed to be clan revenge. |
| 5,770,409 |
2.87123 |
43.00434 |
Somalia |
|
Al Shabaab launched several hit-and-run style attacks against anti-Shabaab forces in Qansadheer. Causalities unknown. |
