| 5,779,376 |
2.40735 |
42.97655 |
Somalia |
|
Al Shabaab militiamen attacked and killed a well-known Sheikh - also member of the al Shabaab movement - in his residence in Diinsoor in the evening of 31/08. The Sheikh had reportedly strongly criticized al Shabaab management of the local administration during his preaches in a local mosque. It is believed that the attackers were supporters of Sheikh Ahmed Godane. |
| 5,779,380 |
-0.36029 |
42.54626 |
Somalia |
|
A security guard protecting a local shop was kidnapped by unidentified militiamen in the main market area of Kismaayo in the night of 31/08-01/09. His body was later found in Calanley neighbourhood. The motive of the killing and identity of the perpetrators are unknown. |
| 5,779,384 |
2.04105 |
45.33684 |
Somalia |
|
Two police officers are killed by unidentified gunmen wearing government military uniform at 15 May Square near Villa Somalia. The perpetrators were later arrested. |
| 5,779,388 |
2.05492 |
45.33 |
Somalia |
|
Soldiers shot and killed two policemen in 15-May neighbourhood (Wardhiigley District) in the afternoon of 01/09. The reason for the killing is unclear. Some sources suggest that the attack could have been in retaliation to a police operation conducted in the airport area the same day and targeting un-uniformed soldiers carrying weapons. The perpetrators were arrested. |
| 5,779,392 |
2.61945 |
44.89357 |
Somalia |
|
Suspected al Shabaab militiamen conducted a hit-and-run attack against a Somali position close to Yaaq Biri Weyne (22km W of Wanla-Weyn) in the evening of 20:30. The clash lasted for about 20 minutes. Casualties are unknown. |
| 5,779,396 |
2.04764 |
45.35 |
Somalia |
|
Somali immigration official Qasim Hassan Takow is killed in a landmine explosion near his home in Mogadishu's Shibis district. Takow was driving when a remote control bomb detonated in his car. The motive for the attack is not known. |
| 5,779,399 |
2.04555 |
45.34 |
Somalia |
|
A peaceful demonstration was organized in Boondheere District in the morning of 01/09 to support the Addis Ababa agreement on Jubaland. The demonstration was attended by the Somali Minister of Interior and the Governor of Banadir Region. |
| 5,779,402 |
10.43959 |
45.01432 |
Somalia |
|
Employees of Al-Jaabiri Livestock Company staged a peaceful demonstration in Berbera on 01/08 in protest against unpaid salaries and benefits. The demonstrators accused the company of violating Somaliland laws and called on the government to address the matter with the company. |
| 5,779,406 |
0.40627 |
41.01238 |
Somalia |
|
A Raskamboni militiaman opened fire at a group of civilians in Dhoobley in the morning of 01/09. One woman was reportedly injured. The incident was reportedly related to a land dispute between the militiaman and some other residents. The shooter was arrested. |
| 5,779,411 |
2.73617 |
44.34244 |
Somalia |
|
Armed militiamen from the Majerteen/Osman Mohamud/Bah Dhulmahante sub-clan carjacked a private truck belonging to a member of the Majerteen/Issa Mohamud sub-clan in Sanjilbo village (8Km N of Qardho) in the night of 01/09. Reports indicate that the truc |
