| 5,772,117 |
3.86861 |
43.76611 |
Somalia |
|
Al Shabaab fighters beheaded a mid-level Shabaab official in Seynilow village (20km E of Kulunjerer village, Waajid District) in the afternoon of 18/02. The man was accused of spying and cooperating with the Somali government. The exact motive behind the killing is not yet clear. |
| 5,772,121 |
2.08438 |
45.39 |
Somalia |
|
A IED targeting a military pickup exploded between ex-control Balcad and SOS junction (Heliwa District) in the afternoon of 18/02. The device missed its intended target but the explosion inflicted minor damages on a civilian truck passing nearby. The perpetrators escaped from the scene unidentified. |
| 5,772,125 |
2.33993 |
42.28598 |
Somalia |
|
An internal al Shabaab struggle results in an exchange of gunfire. Causalities unknown. |
| 5,772,128 |
2.04139 |
45.33372 |
Somalia |
|
A large number newly trained soldiers arrive in Mogadishu. |
| 5,772,132 |
2.33993 |
42.28598 |
Somalia |
|
Al Shabaab fighters raided the house of a local civilian in Baardheere town in the night of 18-19/02. The man was taken to an unknown location. The reason of his arrest or abduction and his whereabouts are unascertained. |
| 5,772,137 |
-0.36029 |
42.54626 |
Somalia |
|
Suspected al Shabaab shoot and kill a Christian man in the early afternoon. It is unclear if he was specifically targeted due to religion. |
| 5,772,142 |
5.53764 |
46.3867 |
Somalia |
|
Unidentified gunmen (local authorities blamed al Shabaab) shot and killed a prominent traditional elder near Dhusamareeb airstrip in the afternoon of 18/02. The motive of the murder is unclear. The victim hails from the Ayr sub-clan. The perpetrators managed to escape. |
| 5,772,146 |
5.68118 |
46.68325 |
Somalia |
|
Al Shabaab fighters shot and killed two pastoralists in Gadoon village (approx. 40km SW of Bulo Xawo) in the afternoon of 18/02. The motive behind the killing is unknown. |
| 5,772,150 |
2.06777 |
45.35 |
Somalia |
|
A hand grenade was hurled against forces on patrol in Juungaal Market (Yaaqshiid District) in the evening of 19/02. The grenade missed its target and exploded in an open area without causing any damage. |
| 5,772,154 |
2.0735 |
45.28 |
Somalia |
|
A hand grenade was hurled at soldiers manning a small outpost in Gubta area (Dayniile District) in the night of 19/02. Soldiers open fired in the direction of the attackers. The perpetrators escaped from the scene. |
