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. |