| 5,784,339 |
1.92328 |
45.10225 |
Somalia |
|
A Government police convoy passing near Ceelasha Biyaaha (Afgooye District) briefly exchanged fire with Government soldiers manning an illegal check-point in the afternoon of 19/01. Reports indicate that the clash lasted for about ten minutes after which the group manning the check-point withdrew. No casualties were reported. |
| 5,784,343 |
2.0095 |
45.25 |
Somalia |
|
Al Shabaab fighters have conducted a hit and run attack against a newly established Somali forces check-point at Shabelle settlement close to former Shabelle University compound (Dharkenley District) in the evening of 19/01. Reports indicate that one soldier was reportedly injured. Al Shabaab fighters overpowered the Somali forces manning the check-point, though retreated back. |
| 5,784,347 |
2.05492 |
45.33 |
Somalia |
|
Unidentified attackers threw a hand grenade at Somali police based in Furayaasha neighbourhood (Wardhiigley District) in the night of 19/01. Reports indicate the police responded by firing after the blast. No casualties were reported. The perpetrators managed to escape. |
| 5,784,351 |
2.08438 |
45.39 |
Somalia |
|
Al Shabaab forces launched an attack on a police building in Heliwa District. Attackers launched propelled explosives in the early stages of the fighting which later turned into direct combat between the attackers and Somali security forces. Causalities not known. |
| 5,784,355 |
2.15 |
45.116 |
Somalia |
|
At least 12 people are known to have been killed and 10 others were injured after Somali Government solders exchanged gunfire in Bariire locality, outside of Afgooye. The deadly clash erupted after Somali soldiers escorting a mini-van carrying passengers from Afgooye district, heading to Qoryooley town clashed with another group troops at a checkpoint located 23 Km south of Afgooye town. The reason for the clash is not known. Witnesses say nine of the twelve deaths were civilians caught in the crossfire. |
| 5,784,360 |
8.40635 |
48.48188 |
Somalia |
|
Militia men hailing from Harti/Kaski Qabe sub-clan have carjacked a vehicle belonging to a security officer of former Puntland president in Garowe on 19/01. Reports indicate that Police arrested the carjackers. The incident is reportedly linked to clan revenge. |
| 5,784,364 |
2.05492 |
45.33 |
Somalia |
|
A pro-al Shabaab FM radio Facebook page published a report indicating that al Shabaab fighters fired several mortar rounds at AMISOM based Mogadishu football stadium building (Wardhiigley District) in the evening of 19/01. No casualties were reported. Details and reliability of the report could not be independently verified. |
| 5,784,368 |
2.15 |
45.116 |
Somalia |
|
Two government soldiers are killed and three wounded in a landmine explosion, which may have been a roadside bomb, along a road connecting Mogadishu and Afgooye. |
| 5,784,372 |
2.15 |
45.116 |
Somalia |
|
A RCIED targeted a government police vehicle at Bar Ismail area in Afgooye in the morning of 19/01. Reports indicate that one officer was injured in the blast and the vehicle was damaged. The perpetrators escaped. |
| 5,784,376 |
2.08438 |
45.39 |
Somalia |
|
Unidentified gunmen shot and killed a well-known businessman in Heliwa district. The reason for the assassination is not known. |
