| 5,784,790 |
3.92761 |
41.87418 |
Somalia |
|
A RCIED targeted a tea-shop frequented by pro-government soldiers and local officials in the centre of Bulo-Xawo town in the afternoon of 02/02. Three civilians were reportedly killed. A nearby fuel shop was also hit, triggering a second explosion. The perpetrators escaped from the scene and no arrests were made. The District Commissioner of Bulo-Xawo blamed the al Shabaab movement for the attack. |
| 5,784,795 |
2.0095 |
45.25 |
Somalia |
|
Unidentified gunmen armed with pistols shot and killed a section chief for Dharkeynley District close to the Dharkeynley district office in the morning of 02/02. The perpetrators escaped from the scene. |
| 5,784,800 |
2.02053 |
45.28967 |
Somalia |
|
Unknown men hurled hand grenades to the district commissioner's residence in Wadajir/Medina district. No injuries reported. |
| 5,784,804 |
2.04393 |
45.3 |
Somalia |
|
Unidentified attackers threw a hand grenade against the security guards of Ambassador Hotel (Hodan District) in the evening of 02/02. Unconfirmed reports indicate that some civilians may have been injured or killed by the blast, though this has not been not confirmed. The perpetrators escaped from the scene. |
| 5,784,808 |
2.04803 |
45.32 |
Somalia |
|
Armed men dressed in military uniform shot and killed a civilian man from whom they were trying to extort money in Abdalla Shideeye section of Bakaara market in the afternoon of 02/02. The perpetrators escaped from the scene. It is not clear if the perpetrators were legitimate government soldiers. |
| 5,784,820 |
10.99013 |
49.05684 |
Somalia |
|
Al Shabaab claims it has fought and killed 21 Puntland Darwish soldiers in the Galgala mountains town of Suriile. According to an al Shabaab statement, "We first opened fire on them and when they moved we bombed them killing 11. Again we carried out an ambush killing many more and the total number of their dead is 21." Despite these claims, Puntland military commanders disagree, claiming a "a decisive victory" in the fighting. Independent witnesses can account for only two soldier deaths. According to other reports, the only deaths accounted for that of al Shabaab. |
| 5,784,824 |
11.28366 |
49.1806 |
Somalia |
|
Al Shabaab clash with Puntland forces in Bosasso. The fighting broke on early in the morning and lasted for more than four hours. Al Shabaab forces claim 11 Puntland deaths, though this number was not confirmed. |
| 5,784,828 |
11.28366 |
49.1806 |
Somalia |
|
A group of Galgala armed militia were spotted close to Karin and Yalho villages (37km and 40km S of Bossaso) on 03/02. Reports indicate that Puntland forces clashed with the Galgala group. Details regarding casualties could not be established. |
| 5,784,831 |
8.2516 |
46.31572 |
Somalia |
|
More than hundred pro-Khatumo supports staged a peaceful demonstration in Buuhoodle on 03/02 in protest against the move in which the Puntland administration appointed members of Khatumo administration to its cabinet. The protestors marched on the streets of Buuhoodle chanting anti-Puntland slogans. Khatumo leaders reportedly took part in the rally. |
| 5,784,835 |
8.40635 |
48.48188 |
Somalia |
|
Youth groups staged a protest in front of the Nugaal Regional Governor's Office when it was holding a traditional concert on 03/02. Police shoot at the air to disperse the group. |
