| 5,771,091 |
10.9791 |
49.1676 |
Somalia |
|
Heavy fighting broke out between Puntland forces and Galgala insurgents near Sugure village (33km S of Bosasso) in the afternoon of 17/01. The fighting was initiated by Galgala insurgents who attacked the positions of Puntland forces near the village. The two sides reportedly used artillery and small arms during the clash. Casualties could not be established. |
| 5,771,094 |
8.2516 |
46.31572 |
Somalia |
|
About 100 youths reportedly staged violent anti-SSC/Khatumo demonstrations in Buuhoodle in the morning of 17/01. The youth burnt tires on the main road and destroyed a local football stadium, though there were no report of injury. |
| 5,771,098 |
3.23417 |
43.60222 |
Somalia |
|
Suspected al Shabaab shoot and kill a former soldier, now farmer and part-time security guard. Locals believe the man had defected from al Shabaab in the past. |
| 5,771,101 |
6.76924 |
47.43061 |
Somalia |
|
Potential presidential candidate Mr. Abdirahman Sheikh Mohamed, aka "Gablax", returns his militias from the northern outskirts of Galkacyo back to their base in Galkacyo town, following a convincing by traditional leaders from Majerten/Omar Mohamud clan to do so, due to local political tension. |
| 5,771,105 |
2.02053 |
45.28967 |
Somalia |
|
A Radio Shabelle journalist is assassinated near his home for unspecific reasons. A security sweep of the neighbourhood is launched following the killing. |
| 5,771,109 |
2.71437 |
44.50902 |
Somalia |
|
AMISOM troops attacked a number of homes in a pre-dawn raid against the town of Leego, killing seven or eight civilians, including five children. Local leaders say that the troops attacked the homes indiscriminately, and killed camels and goats outside. The elder of the town speculated that the forces had mistaken the homes for a 'rebel camp.' |
| 5,771,114 |
2.0735 |
45.28 |
Somalia |
|
A pro-Shabaab news source claims an attack on AMISOM and government bases in the Dayniile district. Causality list not provided. |
| 5,771,118 |
2.0735 |
45.28 |
Somalia |
|
Al Shabaab fighters attacked government forces in Bangala neighbourhood in Dayniile District in the evening of 19/01. The two sides clashed for about 10 minutes after which the al Shabaab militias withdrew. Causalities unknown. |
| 5,771,122 |
4.12303 |
43.89012 |
Somalia |
|
Al Shabaab fighters reportedly fired multiple rounds of RPGs at Ethiopian and pro-Somali forces position in the western outskirts of Xudur town on 19/01. The allied forces did not respond to the attack and the al Shabaab fighters withdrew immediately. |
| 5,771,127 |
8.47358 |
47.35441 |
Somalia |
|
Khaatumo and SSC militias reportedly fired artillery rounds at Somaliland forces position in Gambadha village in Lascaanod District in the night of 19/01. The group claimed to have killed several Somaliland soldiers in the attack, however, he commander of Somaliland forces in the village denied the SSC/Khatumo's claim saying that the militias fired the artillery from a far distance and did not hit their camp. |
