| 5,779,453 |
2.78088 |
45.49682 |
Somalia |
|
Unidentified gunmen shot and killed a Somali soldier and injured another one in Jariirow village (19km NW of Jowhar) in the morning of 02/09. The men also stole the guns of the soldiers. Unconfirmed reports indicate that the soldier may have moved to Jariirow to establish illegal road-blocks or rob transport vehicles that are obliged to leave the main road that is currently cut by floods around Mahadaay. |
| 5,779,457 |
2.98333 |
44.28333 |
Somalia |
|
Al Shabaab fighters ambushed a Somali convoy in Jiiro Mad Sheeg village (16km E of Berdaale) in the night of 02/09. The two sides exchanged gunfire briefly after which the attackers withdrew. Two soldiers were reportedly injured in the clash. The convoy had left Berdaale and was heading to Baidoa. Casualties from al Shabaab side could not be established. |
| 5,779,462 |
4.12303 |
43.89012 |
Somalia |
|
Reports indicate that two mid-levels al Shabaab members were killed by al Shabaab fighters in Dhiil village, 70kms west of Xudur town. The victims were involved in the collection of Zakat and one of them was a close associate of the former district commissioner of Xudur for al Shabaab administration (Sheik Abdullahi Dherow). The reason behind their killing is not yet clear. It is suspected that both men are pro-Robow. |
| 5,779,466 |
2.15 |
45.116 |
Somalia |
|
Somali forces manning a checkpoint in Muuri village (16km SW of Afgooye) opened fire at a public minibus in the afternoon of 02/09. The soldiers opened fire after the driver reportedly ignored instructions to stop. One passenger was killed. The vehicle had left Marka and was heading to Mogadishu when the incident happened. |
| 5,779,470 |
2.71437 |
44.50902 |
Somalia |
|
Suspected al Shabaab fighters fired a RPG round at a private mini-bus close to Leego village (Buur Hakaba District) in the afternoon of 02/09. The driver of the mini-bus was killed and four other passengers were injured in the attack. Reports indicate that the vehicle was carrying khat. |
| 5,779,474 |
1.71305 |
44.76388 |
Somalia |
|
Unidentified attacker hurled a hand grenade at a Somali government vehicle in Beytu-Raas neighbourhood (Marka) in the afternoon of 03/09. The device missed it is target. A bystander (young man) was injured in the explosion. |
| 5,779,478 |
2.06777 |
45.35 |
Somalia |
|
Unidentified attackers hurled a hand grenade at government forces on foot patrol at Towfiiq Junction (Yaaqshiid District) in the evening of 03/09. The soldiers responded by opening fire. Casualties could not be established. The perpetrators managed to escape. |
| 5,779,482 |
2.0735 |
45.28 |
Somalia |
|
Three unidentified men armed with pistols shot and killed two soldiers walking in Gubta neighbourhood (Dayniile District) in the evening of 03/09. The attackers escaped. Government forces arrived at the scene and launched a security operation but made no arrest. |
| 5,779,486 |
4.12303 |
43.89012 |
Somalia |
|
An Al Shabaab fighter was shot and killed in Mooro-Gabey village (30km W of Xudur) in the morning of 03/09 by two of his colleagues. Reports indicate that the perpetrators, who had reportedly raped the wife of another al Shabaab fighter, shot the victim after discovering that he was about to report them to their commander |
| 5,779,491 |
5.53764 |
46.3867 |
Somalia |
|
Militia hailing fromHabar Gidir/Ayr/Yabardhowrakace sub-clan on 03/09 stormed Dhusamareeb police station and forcefully freed their clansman suspected of murdering the local police commander. The slain police commander was a member of Ayr/Cabsiye sub-clan. The attackers and Cabisye militia exchanged gunfire briefly during the incident. |
