| 5,772,198 |
2.71437 |
44.50902 |
Somalia |
|
A single source report indicates that al Shabaab fighters ambushed a group of government forces travelling between Leego and Wanla Weyne on 22/02. Casualties could not be established. |
| 5,772,202 |
3.17055 |
43.40989 |
Somalia |
|
Pro-government forces attacked an al Shabaab position in Awdiinle village (30km W of Baidoa) in the morning of 22/02. Five al Shabaab fighters and a pro-government soldier were killed in the clash. Four other al Shabaab fighters and there one pro-government soldiers were injured. Pro-government forced withdrew after the attack. |
| 5,772,207 |
-0.36029 |
42.54626 |
Somalia |
|
Kenyan (AMISOM) and Raskamboni forces conducted a major security operation in Kismaayo on 22/02 and arrested about 50 youths they suspected of being al Shabaab operatives or sympathizers. It is unclear how many of the arrested remained in custody. |
| 5,772,210 |
2.61945 |
44.89357 |
Somalia |
|
A group of Somali government police forces deploy to Wanlaweyn. Only military forces had been based in the town since it had been retaken from the al Shabaab movement in 2012. |
| 5,772,214 |
2.0735 |
45.28 |
Somalia |
|
Soldiers manning a checkpoint in Dhay Maroodi neighbourhood (Dayniile District) opened fire at a minibus after the driver reportedly ignored instructions to stop. Three passengers were reportedly injured in the attack. |
| 5,772,218 |
11.28366 |
49.1806 |
Somalia |
|
Four gunmen hailing from the Majeerten/Osman Mohamud sub-clan dressed in Darawiish uniforms attacked the guest house of Puntland Development Group (PDG) company in Bosasso in the night of 22/02. The attackers exchanged fire for a few minutes with Puntland Marine officers who were guarding the home. The motive of the attack is currently unclear however reports indicate that the attackers were pro-opposition militias out to provoke Puntland authorities. One woman was injured in the attack. |
| 5,772,223 |
3.11718 |
43.6469 |
Somalia |
|
Somali government forces with the support of African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) have captured the towns of Dardan and Jirada-Kullow in Bay region in simultaneous dawn operations. Causalities unreported. |
| 5,772,227 |
-0.36029 |
42.54626 |
Somalia |
|
The fighting erupted when a clan leader died at a police station, prompting battles between Marehan and Ogadeni clansmen, two of the three groups that have traditionally fought for control of Kismayo. Eleven reported deaths. It is unclear it this clash has any connection to a clash between the Raskamboni Brigade and government forces elsewhere in the city. |
| 5,772,231 |
-0.36029 |
42.54626 |
Somalia |
|
Somali government forces and a traditionally pro-government militia, the Raskamboni Brigade clash in Kismayo. It is unclear what began the dispute. AMISOM forces are attempting to broker peace. Ten confirmed deaths. |
| 5,772,235 |
11.28366 |
49.1806 |
Somalia |
|
Two Puntland police officers hailing from Daarood/Ogaden and Majeerten/Osman Mohamud exchanged fire in Bosasso in the afternoon of 23/02. The motive of the shooting is unconfirmed, though may have been related to clan warring. One of the police officers were killed in the shootout. |
