ArmedConflictLocation List

Id Latitude Longitude Country Geo Name Id Description
5,778,387 2.15 45.116 Somalia Al Shabaab militiamen launched a hit-and-run attack against AMISOM forces based in Shalaambood in the evening of 10:08. The clash lasted for about 20 minutes. Casualties are unknown.
5,778,391 2.15 45.116 Somalia Unidentified attackers hurled a hand-grenade at ASWJ militiamen associated to Somali forces in Hawo-Tako neighbourhood in Afgooye in the night of 11/08. The soldiers opened fire after the blast. No casualties were reported. The perpetrators escaped from the scene.
5,778,395 3.85194 45.56512 Somalia Two groups of al Shabaab militiamen exchanged fire following a dispute over collection of Zakat (tithe/taxes) in Tarda village (55km SE of Bulo Burte) on 10/08. One al Shabaab local commander (not named) was reportedly killed and another al Shabaab militiaman was injured.
5,778,399 4.82821 43.65993 Somalia At least six combatants were killed and a dozen others wounded in a heavy battle between Somali government forces and Al-Shabab fighters outside Ceelbarde, Bakool Region. The battle erupted when Somali government forces attacked Al-Shabab military positions outside the town.
5,778,404 4.12303 43.89012 Somalia A man was reportedly arrested by al Shabaab militias in his house in Xudur on 10/08. Unconfirmed reports indicate that militiamen found with him a document from the Somali government appointing him as education officer for Bakool Region.
5,778,408 1.71305 44.76388 Somalia Two unidentified men armed with pistols shot and killed a businesswoman in Haafad-Ruusiya neighbourhood in Marka in the evening of 10/08. The woman was said to have a good relationship with the Somali government and of selling electronics to AMISOM soldiers. The perpetrators escaped from the scene.
5,778,412 2.0095 45.25 Somalia Unidentified gunmen shot and killed a young man sitting in a teashop in K13 area (Dharkeynley District) in the afternoon of 10/08. The perpetrators escaped from the scene.
5,778,416 6.76924 47.43061 Somalia A fire destroyed around 20 shelters in Mahad-Alle IDP camp in Galkacyo South in the afternoon of 10/08. Two children were reportedly injured. The cause of the fire is unknown, and arson is suspect.
5,778,420 2.15 45.116 Somalia A RCIED targeted a AMISOM convoy close to Xarunta Gabdha (Girls' Orphanage College) in Afgooye in the morning of 11/08. One of the trucks was damaged. Casualties are unknown.
5,785,874 2.04393 45.3 Somalia Unidentified men armed with pistols shot and killed a man in Taleex neighbourhood (Hodan District) in the afternoon of 03/03. The motive is unclear. The perpetrators escaped.