5,781,474 |
-0.36029 |
42.54626 |
Somalia |
|
A group of Jubaland forces left their base and reportedly created disturbance in Kismaayo in the night of 29/10. The group also engaged in a shoot-out with other Jubaland forces sent to pacify them. No casualties were reported. The renegade group carjacked a vehicle rented by an INGO as they fled but released it after two hours. On the morning of 30/10, another group left their bases and paralyzed business activities in the town. If is not clear if there were any civilian injuries. |
5,781,478 |
-0.36029 |
42.54626 |
Somalia |
|
Unidentified attackers hurled two hand grenades at Jubaland forces in Gulwade area of Shaqaalaha neighbourhood (Kismaayo) in the evening of 29/10. A soldier was injured in the blast. The perpetrators escaped. |
5,781,482 |
-0.36029 |
42.54626 |
Somalia |
|
Four combatants have been killed after Al-Shabab and Ras Kambooni clashed near Kismaayo airport in southern Somalia. Reports say the fighting started after Al-Shabab attacked Ras Kambooni and a Kenyan army base positioned at the airport. |
5,781,486 |
0.30463 |
41.43938 |
Somalia |
|
Suspected al Shabaab fighters ambushed an AMISOM/Sierra Leone supply convoy on the way from Dhoobley between Gheldezza and Tabta (53 KM E of Dhoobley) in the afternoon on 29/10. Casualties from both sides could not be ascertained. |
5,781,490 |
1.71305 |
44.76388 |
Somalia |
|
Two groups of Somali soldiers clashed in Bulo-Jaan neighbourhood (Marka) in the morning of 29/10 following an escalated dispute over money extorted from motorist. The two sides exchanged gunfire for about five minutes. No casualties were reported. Other soldiers intervened and arrested one group. |
5,781,494 |
2.0095 |
45.25 |
Somalia |
|
Unidentified attackers threw a hand grenade at government soldiers based in Dabakayo Madow neighbourhood (Dharkeynley District) in the evening of 29/10. The soldiers opened fire after the blast. A civilian bystander was reportedly injured in the explosion. The perpetrators managed to escape. |
5,781,498 |
2.06777 |
45.35 |
Somalia |
|
A vehicle carrying members of the security forces of the federal government was blown up in Arafat neighbourhood, Yaaqshiid District, Mogadishu. The vehicle, a pickup truck, was hit by a roadside bomb, killing most of the soldiers riding in it and wounding a few. No specific numbers provided. |
5,781,502 |
2.61945 |
44.89357 |
Somalia |
|
Al Shabaab fighters launched a hit-and-run attack against Somali government soldiers at Bali Doogle airport (Wanla Weyne District) in the afternoon of 29/10. The two sides exchanged light and heavy gunfire which lasted for about 10 minutes after which al Shabaab withdrew. Casualties could not be established. |
5,781,506 |
4.54198 |
43.02254 |
Somalia |
|
Pro-government forces on patrol clashed briefly with al Shabaab fighters in Gubadka village (48km SE of Rabdhuure) in the afternoon of 29/10. Reports indicate that two al Shabaab fighters were killed and another was wounded. |
5,781,510 |
2.05492 |
45.33 |
Somalia |
|
An RCIED targeted a Somali forces' vehicle along General Da'ud road in Wardhiigley District in the afternoon of 29/10. Two soldiers were injured in the blast. The vehicle was also damaged. The perpetrators escaped. |