| 5,781,047 |
2.61945 |
44.89357 |
Somalia |
|
Al Shabaab fighters launched a hit-and-run attack against AMISOM/Somali position in Iidow Jallaad near Yaaq Biri Weyne (22km W of Wanla Weyne) in the evening of 18/10. The fighting lasted for about 10 minutes after which the attackers withdrew. Casualties could not be established. |
| 5,781,052 |
2.78088 |
45.49682 |
Somalia |
|
Militias from Shiidle and Abgal/Mohamed Muse sub clans clashed in Buulo-Banaan Village (10km E of Jowhar) in the evening of 18/10. The fighting broke out after Mohamed Muse militias attacked Shiidle militiamen for confiscating their cattle after claiming the cows had eaten their farm crops. A militia man from Shiidle clan was killed in the clash while three others were injured. Middle Shabelle regional administration stepped in to mediate between the two sub-clans. |
| 5,781,056 |
2.78088 |
45.49682 |
Somalia |
|
Two militias hailing from Shiidle sub clan clashed in Daymasame Village (7km SE of Jowhar) following an escalated dispute over farms ownership in the morning of 18/10. The two sides exchanged gunfire briefly. The fighting stopped voluntarily. No casualties were reported. |
| 5,781,060 |
3.11718 |
43.6469 |
Somalia |
|
Al Shabaab fighters carried out an ambush against pro-Somali military convoy in Jiiro-Bass Village (38km W of Baidoa) on the road between Baidoa and Berdale in the morning of 18/10. No casualties were reported. Reports indicate that one vehicle in the convoy was damaged in the attack. |
| 5,781,065 |
-0.36029 |
42.54626 |
Somalia |
|
Unidentified attackers threw a hand grenade at the residence of the deputy District Commissioner of Fanoole neighbourhood (Kismaayo) in the evening of 18/10. One woman believed to be his wife and two children were injured in the blast. The perpetrator escaped. |
| 5,781,069 |
1.7087 |
44.69605 |
Somalia |
|
Unidentified men armed with pistols shot and killed a civilian man in Shalaambood Village (Marka District) in the evening of 18/10. The motive behind the killing is currently unknown. Reports indicate that the victim used to sell khat to government soldiers. The perpetrators escaped. |
| 5,781,074 |
6.76924 |
47.43061 |
Somalia |
|
Unidentified armed men shot and injured a security guard working for an INGO in Galkacyo South in the evening of 18/10. The motive is unknown but unconfirmed reports indicate that the incident was inter-clan revenge attack. |
| 5,781,080 |
-0.0128 |
42.4032 |
Somalia |
|
Two groups of Somali government forces hailing from Rahanweyn and Hawiye clashed in Janaale Village (12km NW of Marka) in the morning of 19/10. Reports indicate that clash started after the District Commissioner of Marka sent militias from his clan to join the Somali forces in Buufow Bacaad. The two groups disagree on whether the clan militias will join the forces or not, which led to a shoot-out. Two combatants were injured in the clash. |
| 5,781,087 |
0.40627 |
41.01238 |
Somalia |
|
Tensions ran high in Dhoobley town after an anti-al Shabaab soldier hailing from Mohamed Zubeyr/Reer Isaq-Ali sub-clan who earlier killed another anti-AS soldier (Mohamed Zubeyr/Reer/Isaq-Harun sab-clan was killed on 19/10. Reports indicate that the two sub-clans were supposed to negotiate on blood compensation but the murderer was killed over night and his body dumped on the roadside, contrary to the agreement on public execution. |
| 5,781,092 |
2.01951 |
45.31 |
Somalia |
|
Two militia groups hailing from Begedi and Abgal clans clashed along Liberia road (Waberi District) in the evening of 19/10. Reports indicate the fighting broke out after the Begedi militiamen shot and killed an Abgal businessman, whom one of the Begedi militiamen, suspected him of having an affair with his wife, who is also an Abgal. One combatant was killed and another injured. |
