| 5,780,879 |
3.92761 |
41.87418 |
Somalia |
|
Al Shabaab fighters loyal to Godane clashed with the loyalist of Abu-Zakaria in Godan Dhowe (40km S of Bulo-Xawo) in the evening of 12/10. Reports indicate that the pro-Godane militia attacked the village in order to capture Abu Zakaria, who reportedly crossed the border to Kenya the past few days. Abu Zakaria is believed to be a close ally of Sheikh Aweys and disappeared shortly after Aweys surrendered to authorities in Himan and Heeb. Unconfirmed reports indicate that he had facilitated the escape of Aweys from Baraawe by boat. |
| 5,780,883 |
1.71305 |
44.76388 |
Somalia |
|
A pro-government clan militiaman opened fire at Marka General Hospital in the morning of 12/10. The incident happened at a time beds donated by the Somali government were being offloaded from a lorry. The motive remains unclear but reports indicate that militiaman hails from Biyo Maal clan and is a close relative of Marka District Commissioner. No casualties were reported. |
| 5,780,887 |
2.06777 |
45.35 |
Somalia |
|
Unidentified men armed with pistols shot and killed three civilian men sitting in a tea shop in Arafat neighbourhood (Yaaqshiid District) in the evening of 12/10. The motive is unknown. The perpetrators escaped. |
| 5,780,891 |
-1.03 |
41.483 |
Somalia |
|
Al Shabaab forces attack AMISOM positions in Baadhaade, causing "heavy battle." Two killed, others wounded. |
| 5,780,895 |
1.92328 |
45.10225 |
Somalia |
|
Al Shabaab militants attack Arbacow vicinity, 20km southwest of Mogadishu causing an exchange of gunfire that lasted for over an hour. Seven reported deaths. |
| 5,780,899 |
2.04139 |
45.33372 |
Somalia |
|
Two groups of Somali government forces clash outside Mogadishu over the assessment of taxes obtained from illegal tolls. Three soldiers dead, eight others wounded. |
| 5,780,905 |
2.0735 |
45.28 |
Somalia |
|
Two groups of Somali soldiers clashed at Siinka-Dheer area (Dayniile District) in the morning of 13/10. The fighting broke out after about five soldiers hailing from Abgal entered Al-Birri Hospital in the village and started robbing patients, staff and visitors of mobile phones and other valuables. A patient alerted Habar Gidir Somali forces who rushed to the hospital and engaged with the group in a fighting that lasted for about 30 minutes after which the Abgal soldiers withdrew. Two combatants were killed and five others injured. No civilian casualty was reported. |
| 5,780,909 |
11.471 |
49.87262 |
Somalia |
|
Militiamen hailing from Majeerten/Ali Saleebaan/ Bicidyahan sub-clan and Puntland Marine Police Forces clashed in Qandala on 13/10. The PMPF forces were deployed in Qandala to arrest Ali Saleebaan militias involved in a recent armed clash on 09/10. One PMPF soldier was injured in the clash. Two small boats belonging to the PMPF were also destroyed. The PMPF later returned to Bosasso. |
| 5,780,914 |
2.0735 |
45.28 |
Somalia |
|
Two groups of Somali soldiers clashed at Siinka-Dheer area (Dayniile District) in the morning of 13/10. The fighting broke out after about five soldiers hailing from Abgal entered Al-Birri Hospital in the village and started robbing patients, staff and visitors of mobile phones and other valuables. A patient alerted Habar Gidir Somali forces who rushed to the hospital and engaged with the group in a fighting that lasted for about 30 minutes after which the Abgal soldiers withdrew. Two combatants were killed and five others injured. No civilian casualty was reported. |
| 5,780,918 |
2.08438 |
45.39 |
Somalia |
|
A trader operating at Bakaaraha market is shot and killed along with three others. The reason for the attack is not known. |
