| 5,782,805 |
2.08438 |
45.39 |
Somalia |
|
Unidentified attackers hurled a hand grenade at government soldiers walking in Ali Turcaaye neighbourhood (Heliwa District) in the evening of 03/12. The device reportedly missed its target and landed in an empty place, causing no casualty. The soldiers opened fired after the blast. They also searched the area but made no arrest. |
| 5,782,809 |
2.15 |
45.116 |
Somalia |
|
Two groups of government forces clashed in Doonka Weynow (12km N of Afgooye) in the morning of 03/12. The fighting broke after one group attacked the other for setting up an illegal checkpoint and extorting money from public services vehicles. The check-point was removed following the clash. No casualties were reported. |
| 5,782,814 |
4.75 |
45.2 |
Somalia |
|
Al Shabaab launched a hit-and-run attack against AMISOM/Somali government forces based at Beled Weyne airstrip in the evening of 03/12. The two sides exchanged gunfire briefly after which the attackers withdrew. Casualties could not be established. |
| 5,782,819 |
2.08438 |
45.39 |
Somalia |
|
Pro-al Shabaab media reported that al Shabaab fighters carried out a mortar attack against AMISOM and government forces based at Maslax camp (Heliwa District) on 03/12. The report stated that the al Shabaab fighters fired about 4-5 mortar rounds at the camp but AMISOM forces did not respond. The attack occurred in the early morning hours. |
| 5,782,823 |
2.7333 |
41.0166 |
Somalia |
|
A device suspected to be a RCIED targeted pro-government forces (not named) on patrol in Ceel Waaq in the afternoon of 03/12. One pro-government soldier and two civilians were killed and eight others, including civilians, were injured in the blast. The perpetrators escaped. |
| 5,782,827 |
3.17055 |
43.40989 |
Somalia |
|
A RCIED was targeted an AMISOM water bowser in Aawdiinle Village in Baidoa District in the morning of 03/12. No casualties or damages were reported. The perpetrators escaped. |
| 5,782,831 |
9.55975 |
44.06678 |
Somalia |
|
The Somaliland's RRU (Rapid Response Unit) police dispersed a group of journalists who held a peaceful demonstration in front of Hubaal newspaper premises in 26 June District in Hargeisa in the morning of 03/12. The journalists were reportedly protesting against the release of one the masked gunmen who attacked Hubaal newspaper premise in the night of 24/04/13. The journalists claimed that the man was released without being taken to court. The RRU police reportedly used clubs to disperse the journalist and arrested four of them. They also confiscated equipment from the journalist during the arrest. |
| 5,782,837 |
8.2516 |
46.31572 |
Somalia |
|
Gunmen from Dhulbahante-Hayaag two men from Habar Jeclo-Ahmed Farah in the vicinity of Ceegaag Village (47km N of Buuhoodle) in the night of 03/12. The gunmen reportedly called the two-a driver and an assistant driver-purporting to be businessmen who wanted to hire their lorry to transport goods. The gunmen reportedly shot and injured the assistant driver during the incident. They also deflated the tires of the lorry before taking their hostage towards Buuhoodle town. The motive of the abduction is currently unknown but unconfirmed reports indicate that it was related to inter-clan revenge. |
| 5,782,842 |
2.09955 |
45.16352 |
Somalia |
|
Al Shabaab fighters launched a hit-and-run attack against AMISOM/Somali government base in Lafoole settlement (7km SE of Afgooye) in the night of 04/12. The two sides exchanged gunfire briefly after which the attackers to withdrew. No casualties were reported. Government forces conducted a security operation in Ceelasha settlement (Afgooye-Mogadishu road) in the morning of 05/12 and arrested unspecified number of people following the attack. |
| 5,782,846 |
2.97043 |
45.53468 |
Somalia |
|
Al Shabaab fighters launched a hit-and-run attack against government forces based in Mahadaay Village (22km NE of Jowhar) in the night of 04/12. The fighting lasted for about 15 minutes after which the attackers withdrew. Casualties could not be established. |
