ArmedConflictLocation List

Id Latitude Longitude Country Geo Name Id Description
5,779,212 2.06516 45.39 Somalia A RCIED targeted the vehicle of the deputy District Commissioner of Karaan District in Karaan on the morning of 28/08. The deputy District Commissioner escaped unhurt. A female doctor bystander - working for the Ministry of Health- was reportedly injured in the blast. It is unclear whether the device was attached to the vehicle or planted on the roadside.
5,779,217 2.20586 41.62493 Somalia Al Shabaab launched a hit and run attack against KDF/anti-al Shabaab (not named) forces in Faafax Dhuun Village in the evening of 28/08. Al Shabaab reportedly used mortars during the attack. The two sides exchanged fire briefly after which the attackers withdrew. No casualties were reported.
5,779,220 9.14938 48.42077 Somalia More than hundred pro-Khatumo supporters staged a demonstration in Taleex on 28/08 in protest against the visit of the vice-president of Puntland.
5,779,224 2.05492 45.33 Somalia Unidentified men armed with pistols shot and killed a young woman in Xamar Jadiid (Wardhiigley District) in the evening of 28/08. The motive is unknown. Unconfirmed reports indicate that the victim is the daughter of a businesswoman who runs a restaurant frequented by Somali forces in the neighbourhood. The attackers escaped.
5,779,230 2.73617 44.34244 Somalia Gunmen from Majeerten/Osman Mohamud/Bah Yacqub sub-clan burnt a fuel station in Qardho belonging to a businessman hailing from Osman Mohamud/Warfa Ali sub-clan in the night of 28/08. The militia opened fire before setting the fuel station on fire. It is not clear if the owner himself was a target. The motive of the attack is reportedly related to revenge attack dating back to several years. Other reports indicate that the incident could be motivated by business rivalry.
5,779,234 2.08438 45.39 Somalia AMISOM forces clash with al Shabaab in the Barafuunka and Salaxa areas of Heliwa. No casualties were reported.
5,779,238 2.08438 45.39 Somalia Suspected al Shabaab elements launched simultaneous attacks against Somali forces' bases in Abdi Wayel Cinema, former Perfume Factory and Pasta Factory in Heliwa District. Casualties could not be established.
5,779,242 2.08438 45.39 Somalia Two explosions were heard the evening of 29/08 at the Hiliwaa police station causing a "heavy" battle at SOS intersection. Causalities not known. Perpetrators not identified.
5,779,246 2.78088 45.49682 Somalia Unidentified attackers hurled a hand grenade at government forces on foot patrol in Hanti-Wadaag neighbourhood in Jowhar in the evening of 29/09. A female bystander was injured in the explosion. The perpetrators escaped.
5,779,250 4.82821 43.65993 Somalia Al Shabaab fighters launched a hit and run attack against pro-SNG Ethiopia forces in Ceel Barde in the night of 29/08. The attackers fired PRGs and light arms briefly and withdrew. No casualties were reported.