| 5,778,999 |
5.30825 |
45.87737 |
Somalia |
|
Militias hailing from Ayr and Ayanle sub-clans of Habar Gidir briefly clashed in Qarsoon Village (10km W of Guri Ceel) following an escalated dispute over cutting of trees for charcoal burning in the morning of 24/08. Reports indicate that the fighting broke out after one of the groups tried to stop the other from felling trees to burn charcoal. ASWJ fighters arrived at the scene later and arrested several people in connection with the clash. No causalities reported. |
| 5,779,003 |
5.7833 |
47.2167 |
Somalia |
|
Militias hailing from Saleeban and Sa'ad sub-clans of Habar Gidir briefly clashed in Baxdo Village (77 km SE of Cadaado) following an escalated dispute over water points and pasture on 24/08. Reports indicate that the fighting caused tension in the area as both sides mobilize themselves for another clash. |
| 5,779,007 |
2.15 |
45.116 |
Somalia |
|
A RCIED exploded at Laami-yaraha road in Afgooye in the afternoon of 24/08 after a private lorry drove over it. Four people in the truck were injured in the blast. Reports indicate that the road is frequented by AMISOM military convoy and it is believed that AMISOM had been the target. Further reports indicate that AMISOM forces disabled two other RCIEDs planted on the same road after a tip off from the public. |
| 5,779,012 |
-0.36029 |
42.54626 |
Somalia |
|
Raskamboni forces loyal to Madobe open fire on protesting civilians and destroy their property. Houses were demolished in Bula Abliko which is situated in the outskirts of Kismaayo. Ten injuries reported. |
| 5,779,017 |
1.81004 |
42.28991 |
Somalia |
|
Suspected Al Shabaab Amniyat (Godane faction)operatives shot and killed a local businessman in Salagle Village (26km NW of Sakow) in the night of 24/08. Reports indicate that the perpetrators wore face masks. The motive is unknown. The perpetrators escaped. |
| 5,779,022 |
3.11718 |
43.6469 |
Somalia |
|
Unidentified attackers threw a hand grenade at the residence of the chairman of Bay regional court in Horseed neighbourhood (Baidoa) in the evening of 24/08. One the chairman's guard was injured in the blast. The guards responded by firing at the suspected directions. A civilian bystander was injured in the shooting. SNG forces conducted a security operation and arrested a man found with a hand grenade in the area. The security forces also seized several explosives during the operations in Berdale, Isha and ADC neighbourhoods following a tip off from the members of public. |
| 5,779,027 |
3.79999 |
42.54459 |
Somalia |
|
Unidentified armed men opened fire at a group of herbal medicine hawkers comprising of both Somalis and Kenyan nationals in Garboolow Village (20kms NW of Luuq) in the night of 24/08.The reason behind the attack is currently unknown. Two people were injured, among them the chief of the village. Three of the traders (two Somali women and a man) escaped unhurt and their whereabouts are unknown. The perpetrators also took a vehicle belonging to the traders. |
| 5,779,031 |
4.1507 |
44.2119 |
Somalia |
|
Al Shabaab shot and killed a man and his son in Ceel Garas Village (45km E of Xudur) in the afternoon of 24/08. The victims were suspected of having link with a pro-Somali military defector who was killed by al Shabaab the day before. |
| 5,779,035 |
9.50694 |
49.08608 |
Somalia |
|
Unidentified gunmen ambushed and opened fire at a vehicle carrying khat near Guud Cad Village (30km N of Qardho) on 24/08. The vehicle managed to pass the ambush. No casualties were reported. The vehicle had left Galkacyo and was heading to Bosasso when the incident happened. |
| 5,779,039 |
11.28366 |
49.1806 |
Somalia |
|
An armed man reportedly opened fire at an INGO-rented vehicle close to Arta (110km S of Bosasso) on 24/08. The vehicle was transporting an INGO national staff, an employee of the Puntland Minister of Education and a temporary-contracted engineer. All three passengers were slightly injured and transferred to Qardho Hospital for treatment. The motive of the attack is unascertained. The perpetrator was reportedly from the Majeerten/Ali Saleeban sub-clan. Darawiish and police were deployed to the area and arrested the perpetrator. |
