ArmedConflictLocation List

Id Latitude Longitude Country Geo Name Id Description
5,779,886 2.08438 45.39 Somalia Suspected al Shabaab operatives opened fire at Somali forces in Biyo Degaanka neighbourhood (Heliwa District) in the evening of 13/09. The two sides exchanged gunfire briefly. One of the attackers was killed and a soldier was injured in the shootout. Reports indicate that the perpetrators were planning to assassinate the Somali soldiers but government forces quickly spotted them.
5,779,890 10.62182 47.36813 Somalia Youths from Habar Yonis and Habar Jeclo clashed in central Ceerigaabo using stones and sticks in the afternoon of 13/09. The motive is unknown but it is believed to be related to clan issues. A number of youths were injured in the clash. Police arrested four people they suspected of organizing the clash.
5,779,893 9.14938 48.42077 Somalia Local community elders and residents protest in Caroolay Village against a planned visit by the Puntland Vice president. Reports indicate that the elders mobilized their clan's militias to prevent against any visit by Puntland officials.
5,779,896 9.74503 45.63403 Somalia Traders at Burao livestock market staged a peaceful demonstration in Burao on 13/09 in protest against the new tax increase in livestock.
5,779,900 1.71305 44.76388 Somalia Unidentified attackers hurled a hand grenade at a soldier on foot at Sheikh Abrone neighbourhood (Marka) in the afternoon of 14/09. The soldier responded by opening fire. Three civilians were injured in the shooting. Reports indicate one of the injured (a woman) later succumbed to her injuries in the hospital. The perpetrators escaped.
5,780,842 9.55975 44.06678 Somalia A man from Habar/Awal/Sacad Muse sub-clan shot and killed his fellow clansman following an escalated dispute of a plot of land in Baliga Cas (Hargeisa District) on 11/10.
5,779,904 2.08438 45.39 Somalia Two suspected al Shabaab operatives reportedly tried to assassinate an armed government soldier on foot in Ex-control Balcad area (Heliwa District) in the evening of 14/09. Reports indicate that the perpetrators shot at the soldier but missed him. The soldier responded by opening fire at the attackers, killing both of them on the spot. AMISOM forces later came and collected the bodies.
5,779,908 2.15 45.116 Somalia Two unidentified men armed with pistols shot and killed a soldier in Hawo Tako neighbourhood (Afgooye) in the evening of 14/05. Reports indicate that the victim was heading to his home when he was attacked. The perpetrators escaped.
5,779,912 3.03594 41.86737 Somalia Al Shabaab fighters launched a hit and run attack against anti-al Shabaab fighters (not identified) in Wargaduudo Village near Ceel-Cadde, (50km SW of Garbahaarey) in the evening of 14/09. One anti-al Shabaab soldier was killed in the clash. Al Shabaab casualties could not be established.
5,779,916 3.17055 43.40989 Somalia Al Shabaab attacks a government military base, three people were killed and many were wounded in the fighting.