| 5,773,725 |
2.0735 |
45.28 |
Somalia |
|
Unidentified gunmen attacked army in Gubta neighbourhood (Dayniile District) in the afternoon of 16/04. The two sides exchanged gunfire briefly before the attackers withdrew. Two soldiers were wounded in the attack. |
| 5,773,729 |
2.71437 |
44.50902 |
Somalia |
|
Garre and Gaal Jecel militias clashed in Leego village in Wanla Weyne District in the morning of 16/04. The two sides used both light and heavy weapons during the clash. Reports indicate that the fighting broke out after a Garre man shot and killed a Gaal Jecel man whom he accused of raping his 13-year-old sister, prompting the two clans to engaged in gun battle. Four combatants were killed and six others were injured in the clash. The fighting stopped after security forces intervened. |
| 5,775,208 |
2.0735 |
45.28 |
Somalia |
|
A group of residents of Dayniile District staged a peaceful protest against an increased number of rapes in the area. |
| 5,773,734 |
4.75 |
45.2 |
Somalia |
|
Unidentified attackers hurled a hand grenade at Somali and Djiboutian (AMISOM) soldiers near the police station in Beled Weyne in the morning of 16/04. Two people - a soldier and a civilian - were injured in the explosion. The soldiers conducted a security operation after the blast and arrested a young man they suspected of being behind the blast. |
| 5,773,738 |
4.75 |
45.2 |
Somalia |
|
Unidentified men hurled a hand grenade at a house quartering government forces in Hawl-Wadaag neighbourhood in west of Beled Weyne in the evening of 16/04. Two people including a child were injured. The perpetrators managed to escape. The owner was reportedly involved in business transaction with security forces. It is likely that he was targeted for his affiliation with the military. |
| 5,773,743 |
8.95773 |
46.41109 |
Somalia |
|
Reer-Yoonis gunmen (possibly of the Habarjeclo clan) attacked Caynabo prison in an attempted prison break but are unsuccessful. One police officer death. Al Shabaab attempted a prison break at Baardheere prison earlier in the week, though it is unclear if the perpetrators here have any connection to the organization. |
| 5,773,746 |
10.43959 |
45.01432 |
Somalia |
|
A small group gathered to protest a water shortage in the area. |
| 5,773,751 |
2.04139 |
45.33372 |
Somalia |
|
Police and military conducted joint security operations in Waberi and Xamar Jab Jab districts in the evening of 16/04. The forces arrested about 160 people they suspected of being al Shabaab operatives. Most of the suspects were picked from a popular mosque called Muse Boqor in Waberi District. Reports indicate that operations followed after the police suspected that the courthouse attack was organized in one of the two districts. |
| 5,773,755 |
2.02764 |
45.33 |
Somalia |
|
Unidentified attackers hurled a hand grenade at the front gate of Risala Radio Station in Suuq Yaraha area (Hamar Jab Jab District) in the evening of 16/04. The motive of the attack is unknown. No casualties were reported. |
| 5,773,759 |
2.76215 |
42.88683 |
Somalia |
|
Al Shabaab fighters stormed a house in Ufurow and abducted a man on 16/04. The motive is currently unclear. Reports indicate that al Shabaab suspected the man of being a spy for government forces. His whereabouts is currently unknown. |
