5,784,018 |
9.93099 |
45.19286 |
Somalia |
|
The employees of sheikh district Hospital (Fatouh Hospital) staged a peaceful demonstration in front of the Mayor's office on 08/01. The protestors were complaining of not been paid their salaries for several months. They also demanded from the government to take action against the hospital manager |
5,784,022 |
4.6205 |
43.3502 |
Somalia |
|
Suspected al Shabaab fighters open fire at a passenger vehicle near Godgod heading to Ato Village (42km SW of Ceel-Barde) in the morning of 08/01. Reports indicate that three passengers were injured. Further reports indicate that the perpetrators open fire after the driver ignored an order to stop the vehicle. The reason behind the shooting is uncertain. |
5,784,026 |
2.04803 |
45.32 |
Somalia |
|
Unidentified attackers hurled a hand grenade at Somali government forces sitting in a teashop in Bar Ubah junction (Hawl-Wadaag District) in the night of 09/01. The forces responded by firing after the blast. No casualties were reported. The perpetrators escaped. |
5,784,030 |
2.08438 |
45.39 |
Somalia |
|
Al Shabaab fighters attack a police station in Heliwa, sparking a battle. At least one member of al Shabaab was captured in the incident - no causalities. |
5,784,035 |
2.09955 |
45.16352 |
Somalia |
|
Al Shabaab fighters conducted a hit and run attack against AMISOM/Somali Government forces based in Lafoole settlement (Afgooye District) in the night of 09/01. Reports indicate that the clash lasted for a few minutes after which the attackers withdrew. No casualties were reported. |
5,784,039 |
2.15 |
45.116 |
Somalia |
|
Al Shabaab fighters carried out coordinated attacks against Somali forces positioned in Ceelasha Biyaaha (Afgooye District) in the night of 09/01. Reports indicate that both sides exchanged gunfire before the attackers pull-out. Casualties could not be established. |
5,784,043 |
2.78088 |
45.49682 |
Somalia |
|
Unidentified attackers simultaneously hurled two hand grenades at Somali military forces guarding at former labour relation centre building in Hanti-Wadag neighbourhood (Jowhar) in the evening of 09/01. Reports indicate that the devices hit at the perimeter wall of the building causing no casualties. The perpetrators escaped. |
5,784,047 |
3.328 |
42.21988 |
Somalia |
|
KDF-AMISOM airplanes conducted air strike against an al Shabaab position in Birt Dheer (11km SE of Garbahareey) in the afternoon of 09/01. Initial reports indicate that ten persons were killed and unspecified numbers of people were injured and taken to Bardheere for treatment. This number was raised to 57 in the following weeks. Further reports suggest that a car was destroyed and al Shabaab fighters fled to Buur-dhuubo (36km SE of Garbahareey). Among the dead include six foreign al Shabaab leaders. |
5,784,051 |
3.79999 |
42.54459 |
Somalia |
|
A RCIED reportedly planted in a teashop detonated in Iidaale neighbourhood (Luuq District) in the morning of 09/01. Reports indicate that four civilians were killed in the blast. Further reports suggest that the targeted teashop was frequented by military forces, though it is not entirely clear they were the targets of the blast. The perpetrators escaped from the scene. |
5,784,055 |
2.04803 |
45.32 |
Somalia |
|
Unidentified gunmen shoot and kill a Turkish embassy employee in Bakara market. The motive for the shooting is not known. |