| 5,783,138 |
-0.36029 |
42.54626 |
Somalia |
|
Jubaland forces hailing from Ogaden clan conducted security operations in Calanley neighbourhood (Kismaayo) in the evening of 12/12 following the killing of a security officer (an Ogaden). The security forces searched houses in the neighbourhood and Qiilmawaye Hotel, where Majeerten militias are based. Reports indicate that the security forces assaulted youths and arrested others. A soldier from Majerteen clan was shot and killed and his colleague injured after they refused to surrender. |
| 5,783,143 |
2.0735 |
45.28 |
Somalia |
|
A group of unidentified armed men hurled a hand grenade at the residence of Dayniile District Commissioner in Isse Abdi neighbourhood (Dayniile District) in the evening of 12/12. The incident was followed by exchange of gunfire between the attackers and the security guards at the residence. The motive remains unknown and the attackers escaped. |
| 5,783,147 |
2.09955 |
45.16352 |
Somalia |
|
Unidentified body of a young man was found in Lafoole area (6km SE of Afgooye) in the morning of 12/12. The body had gunshot wounds. The motive and the identity of the perpetrators are currently unknown. |
| 5,783,152 |
3.11718 |
43.6469 |
Somalia |
|
Al Shabaab forces attack Baidoa, targeting the homes of government officials. No causalities reported. |
| 5,783,157 |
9.75084 |
49.19888 |
Somalia |
|
A privately-owned lorry en route to Garowe from Bosasso was carjacked by gunmen from the Majeerten/Osman Mohamud in Guud Cad Village (30Km N of Qardho) on 12/12. The vehicle belongs to Dhulbahante sub-clan. The gunmen fired into the air during the carjacking and took the vehicle to Habaal Reer (40km E of Qardho). |
| 5,783,161 |
1.71305 |
44.76388 |
Somalia |
|
Fighting for land dominance, warring clan militias clash over three consecutive days in Aybutey/Gumesi Diid Village (23km NE of Marka). 20 reported dead total. |
| 5,783,166 |
2.15 |
45.116 |
Somalia |
|
Somali government soldiers shot and killed an elder in Mukayga neighbourhood (Afgooye) in the evening of 13/12. Reports add that the elder had a pistol and he was shot as the soldiers tried to disarm him after he refused to surrender it. The elder hails from Habar Gidir/Duduble sub clan. Three other people were injured by stray bullets. |
| 5,783,170 |
2.15 |
45.116 |
Somalia |
|
Unidentified attackers threw a hand grenade at government soldiers in Xawo Tako neighbourhood (Afgooye) in the evening of 13/12. The device missed its target and hit landed in a residential house nearby. Three children were injured. One of them later succumbed to his injuries. The perpetrators escaped. |
| 5,783,174 |
3.11718 |
43.6469 |
Somalia |
|
Unidentified perpetrators hurled a hand grenade at pro-Somali government forces (not identified) on patrol at Olympic Junction in Berdaale neighbourhood (Baidoa) in the evening of 13/12. The soldiers opened fire after the blast. A small boy was hit on the arm by the gunfire opened by the soldiers. The hand grenade caused no casualties. |
| 5,783,178 |
9.55975 |
44.06678 |
Somalia |
|
Police raided the Hargeisa offices of the Hubaal newspaper, arrested two staff members, and ordered the publication to be shut down after the paper published a story critical of police. |
