| 5,783,461 |
2.04393 |
45.3 |
Somalia |
|
Unidentified attackers hurled a hand grenade at Village Restaurant in Zone K neighbourhood (Hodan District) in the evening of 23/12. The device hit the perimeter wall of the restaurant and caused no casualties. The perpetrators escaped. |
| 5,783,465 |
8.40635 |
48.48188 |
Somalia |
|
Puntland police on patrol opened fire at a speeding car in Garowe in the evening of 23/12 after the driver reportedly ignored instructions to stop. The police arrested the driver as he tried to escape. No casualties were reported. |
| 5,783,469 |
1.71305 |
44.76388 |
Somalia |
|
Al Shabaab attack a AMISOM base near K60 village the night of 24/12. No causalities figures released. Radio Andalus is pro al Shabaab. |
| 5,783,473 |
3.328 |
42.21988 |
Somalia |
|
Al Shabaab fighters ambushed an ENDF military convoy in Guraa Village (31km NW of Garbahaarey) in the morning of 24/12. The two sides exchanged gunfire after which the al Shabaab fighters withdrew. The convoy had left Bulo-Xawo and was heading to Garbahaarey when the ambush happened. Five casualties reported. |
| 5,783,477 |
3.328 |
42.21988 |
Somalia |
|
Al Shabaab fighters attacked Garbarhaarey which is under the control of pro-Somali government forces (not identified) in the afternoon of 24/12. The al Shabaab fighters and pro-government forces exchanged heavy gunfire for about half an hour after which |
| 5,783,481 |
3.55561 |
42.05412 |
Somalia |
|
A RCIED targeted an ENDF military convoy in Bursagaar Village (27km NW of Garbarhaarey) in the morning of 24/12. The RCIED attack was followed by armed clash between al Shabaab fighters and the ENDF that went on for about an hour. The 14-truck convoy was carrying supplies to Garbahaarey and had left Bulo-Xawo when the attack happened. Latest reports indicate that the convoy finally reached Garbahaarey in the afternoon after the two ambushes. Casualties not known. |
| 5,783,485 |
3.55561 |
42.05412 |
Somalia |
|
A RCIED targeted an ENDF military convoy in Bursagaar Village (27km NW of Garbarhaarey) in the morning of 24/12. The RCIED attack was followed by armed clash between al Shabaab fighters and the ENDF that went on for about an hour. Reports indicate that four ENDF soldiers were killed and two others were injured in the blast. Seven al Shabaab fighters were killed and a number of others wounded in the clash. The 14-truck convoy was carrying supplies to Garbahaarey and had left Bulo-Xawo when the attack happened. |
| 5,783,489 |
4.75 |
45.2 |
Somalia |
|
Two groups of government forces clash outside of Beled Weyne, near Kalabayr junction. Two injuries reported. The cause of the clash is not known. Ethiopian forces intervene and separate the two sides. |
| 5,783,493 |
4.84758 |
45.2398 |
Somalia |
|
ENDF and pro-Somali government soldiers (not identified) clashed briefly at an ENDF check-point in Ceel Gaal (13km NE of Beled Weyne) in the morning of 24/12. The incident happened after a pro-government vehicle failed to stop at the ENDF check-point. Reports indicate that a pro-government soldier fell from the vehicle and got injured during the shoot-out. No other casualty was reported. It is not clear if this clash is related to a similar one near Kalabayr junction. |
| 5,783,497 |
8.40635 |
48.48188 |
Somalia |
|
Puntland Marine Police Forces (PMPF) on foot patrol clashed with the security guards of Ali Haji (Candidate) in the night of 24/12. The incident happened after the PMPF saw an armed man sitting in front of the residence while other sources insist that it was a planned mission. Some sources suggest that the guards opened fire at the PMPF who responded with gunfire. It is not yet clear if the attack was an intentional or a friendly fire. The operational commander arrived at the scene and managed to separate the two sides. No casualties were reported. |
