| 5,771,404 |
3.31817 |
43.47315 |
Somalia |
|
Al Shabaab conducted an attack against a government/Ethiopian position between Goof Gaduud and Shabelow village (26km SW of Baidoa) in the afternoon of 29/01. After an exchange of gunfire the government forces caused al Shabaab to fall into retreat. Unconfirmed reported of at least one al Shabaab death. |
| 5,771,408 |
6.76924 |
47.43061 |
Somalia |
|
Clan militias from the Majerteen-Bicidyahan and Majerteen-Omar Mahmud sub-clans clashed over the control of land. There were no reports of casualties. |
| 5,771,412 |
-1.25001 |
41.49349 |
Somalia |
|
Al Shabaab fighters overtook a village along the border with Kenya after "fierce" battle with Somali militia loyal to Kenya. Causalities unreported. Source is biased in favour of al Shabaab. |
| 5,771,416 |
3.92761 |
41.87418 |
Somalia |
|
Unidentified aircrafts bombed al Shabaab positions in Gaddon Dhowe village (41km S of Bulo Xawo) in the noon of 29/01. Causalities unknown. |
| 5,771,419 |
10.43959 |
45.01432 |
Somalia |
|
A rally in protest against the British government advisory reporting a potential threat against expatriates in Somaliland was organized in Berbera in the morning of 29/01. The demonstrators' reportedly claimed that Somaliland was peaceful. The rally was organized by Somaliland authorities in Berbera. |
| 5,771,422 |
1.71305 |
44.76388 |
Somalia |
|
An unspecified number of government forces arrive in Marka. |
| 5,771,427 |
2.04105 |
45.33684 |
Somalia |
|
An al Shabaab fighter who had recently defected to Somali government forces detonated a suicide vest outside the Somali presidential building in Mogadishu, presumably targeting government officials. Two presidential guard soldiers killed, along with three others, plus the bomber. Several others injured. The blast was near the offices of the President and Prime Minister. Al Shabaab later claims responsibility for the attack. |
| 5,771,431 |
1.71305 |
44.76388 |
Somalia |
|
Unidentified attackers hurled a hand grenade at the Marka police station in Marka town in the night of 30/01. The grenade landed inside the station and reportedly killed two policemen. |
| 5,771,435 |
2.06777 |
45.35 |
Somalia |
|
Al Shabaab fighters attacked government forces near Barakat cemetery (Yaaqshiid District) in the evening of 30/01. The two sides exchange gunfire for about 10 minutes after which the attackers withdrew. No casualties were reported. |
| 5,771,439 |
2.0735 |
45.28 |
Somalia |
|
Suspected al Shabaab operatives abducted a police officer from his residence in Dayniile District in the night of 30/01. The al Shabaab operatives beheaded the officer in the vicinity of his house briefly after the abduction. This event remains unconfirmed by local authorities. |
