ArmedConflictLocation List

Id Latitude Longitude Country Geo Name Id Description
5,779,921 8.47358 47.35441 Somalia SSC/Khaatumo militias launched attacked Somaliland forces based in Gambadha Village (29km NE of Laas Caanood) in the night of 14/09. The attackers fired AK-47 and RPGs fire. Somaliland forces responded with anti-aircraft guns and mortars in the clash which lasted for five minutes, after which the attackers withdrew. One Somaliland soldier was injured in the clash.
5,779,925 -0.36029 42.54626 Somalia Jubaland forces opened fire to clear traffic jam to allow a convoy of a senior Jubaland administration official to pass in Somali star neighbourhood in Kismaayo on 14/09. The official was returning from the airport after seeing the Jubaland president off. A shopkeeper was killed by a stray bullet.
5,779,929 -0.36029 42.54626 Somalia Unknown gunmen (possibly Raskamboni forces) killed Jubbaland elder and businessman Noor Olad Gamadid in Kismayo. The motive for the attack is not known.
5,779,933 1.61101 44.3303 Somalia Al Shabaab fighters reportedly abducted a high number of young boys aged between 12-15 years from Kurtunwaarey and surrounding villages including Bulo-Mareer in Lower Shabelle Region on 14/09. The boys were reportedly deployed to a big camp in Dacaraha Village (outskirts of Kurtunwaarey) for military training. Some parents who contacted local media anonymously said that al Shabaab militia intimidated them after they demanded their children.
5,779,937 1.63335 44.52252 Somalia Al Shabaab fighters reportedly abducted a high number of young boys aged between 12-15 years from Kurtunwaarey and surrounding villages including Bulo-Mareer in Lower Shabelle Region on 14/09. The boys were reportedly deployed to a big camp in Dacaraha Village (outskirts of Kurtunwaarey) for military training. Some parents who contacted local media anonymously said that al Shabaab militia intimidated them after they demanded their children.
5,779,941 2.08438 45.39 Somalia Unidentified gunmen shot and killed a civilian man in Ex-control Balcad area (Heliwa District) in the afternoon of 14/09. The reason behind the killing is currently unknown. The attackers escaped.
5,779,945 1.7087 44.69605 Somalia Suspected al Shabaab fighters conducted a hit and run attack against Somali forces' position in Shalaambood (9km NW of Marka) in the evening of 15/09. The two sides exchanged light arms fire for about 20 minutes after which the attackers withdrew. Casualties from both sides could not be established.
5,779,949 1.71305 44.76388 Somalia Al Shabaab fighters launched a hit and run attack against AMISOM forces (Burundian contingent) based in Ceel Haji (3km NE of Marka) in the night of 15/09. The two sides exchanged both light and heavy gunfire during the fighting that lasted for about 25 minutes, after which the attackers withdrew. Casualties could not be established.
5,779,953 1.74928 44.74372 Somalia Two groups of Somali forces clashed in an area close to Buufow Bacaad Village (5km NW of Marka) in the morning of 15/09. Reports indicate that the fighting broke out after one group tried to erect a road block while the other opposed. No casualties were reported.
5,779,957 3.11718 43.6469 Somalia Al Shabaab fighters attacked Somali forces based in Dhambal Village in Baidoa District on 15/09. The two sides reportedly engaged in a serious exchange of gunfire after which the attackers withdrew. Casualties could not be established. Somali forces late