| 5,785,518 |
9.22422 |
46.4158 |
Somalia |
|
A man hailing from Habar Jeclo/Ali Bare reportedly shot and injured his fellow clansman in the vicinity of Gadh Gumareed Village (35km N of Caynabo) in the evening of 20/02 following dispute over land. The victim was admitted to Burao Hospital. The perpetrator escaped. Police detained his father and brothers the following day |
| 5,785,522 |
1.7087 |
44.69605 |
Somalia |
|
Al Shabaab fighters attacked Somali forces in Mubaarak Village (30 NE of Qoryooley) in the evening of 26/02. The two sides exchanged gunfire for a few minutes after which the al Shabaab took over control of the village. One government soldier was reporte |
| 5,785,527 |
2.04105 |
45.33684 |
Somalia |
|
A complex attack was carried out in Villa Somalia (presidential palace) in Wardhiigley District in the afternoon of 21/02. The attack started with a VBIED against the rear gate of the palace at 12:40 followed by another VBIED at 12:58 at the same place. A vehicle carrying 11 armed men in presidential guards uniforms manage to enter the compound and engaged in a serious exchange of gunfire with Somali/AMISOM forces. A PBIED also detonated opposite the Uganda House in the compound. Reports indicate that the attackers were targeting Uganda House and the Mosque inside the palace. A former NSA general, two protocol staff of the prime minister's office, two Somali soldiers, a Djiboutian national and NSA driver were reportedly killed in the attack. All the attackers were killed in the compound. Casualties from the AMISOM side could not be established. The al Shabaab spokesman, Sheikh Ali Mohamud Raage, "Ali Dheere" on 21/08 claimed that al Shabaab fighters had carried out the attack and killed many Somali officials. He said that the operation targeted the Somali president, who escaped unhurt. The al Shabaab governor for Banaadir Region, Sheikh Ali Jabel, on 23/02 declared to the media that al Shabaab fighters had killed 51 people in the attack. He said that among the dead were Ugandans, Djiboutians and Somali officials. |
| 5,785,531 |
2.15 |
45.116 |
Somalia |
|
Al Shabaab fighters launched a hit-and-run attack against Somali forces in in Mukuyga neighbourhood in Afgooye in the night of 21/02. The two sides exchanged gunfire briefly after which the attackers withdrew. Casualties could not be established. |
| 5,785,535 |
2.15 |
45.116 |
Somalia |
|
Unidentified attackers hurled a hand grenade at Somali forces at former orphanage centre Xawo Tako neighbourhood (Afgooye) in the evening of 21/02. No casualties were reported. The perpetrators escaped. |
| 5,785,539 |
2.97043 |
45.53468 |
Somalia |
|
Al Shabaab launches an attack against government soldiers in Mahaday. Causalities not known. |
| 5,785,774 |
2.80488 |
44.08205 |
Somalia |
|
Al Shabaab fighters took over control of Xawal Arundi Village (17km NW of Buur Hakaba) in the afternoon of 28/02 after AMISOM forces vacated. |
| 5,785,543 |
2.04105 |
45.33684 |
Somalia |
|
A complex attack was carried out in Villa Somalia (presidential palace) in Wardhiigley District in the afternoon of 21/02. The attack started with a VBIED against the rear gate of the palace at 12:40 followed by another VBIED at 12:58 at the same place. A vehicle carrying 11 armed men in presidential guards uniforms manage to enter the compound and engaged in a serious exchange of gunfire with Somali/AMISOM forces. A PBIED also detonated opposite the Uganda House in the compound. Reports indicate that the attackers were targeting Uganda House and the Mosque inside the palace. A former NSA general, two protocol staff of the prime minister's office, two Somali soldiers, a Djiboutian national and NSA driver were reportedly killed in the attack. All the attackers were killed in the compound. Casualties from the AMISOM side could not be established. The al Shabaab spokesman, Sheikh Ali Mohamud Raage, "Ali Dheere" on 21/08 claimed that al Shabaab fighters had carried out the attack and killed many Somali officials. He said that the operation targeted the Somali president, who escaped unhurt. The al Shabaab governor for Banaadir Region, Sheikh Ali Jabel, on 23/02 declared to the media that al Shabaab fighters had killed 51 people in the attack. He said that among the dead were Ugandans, Djiboutians and Somali officials. |
| 5,785,547 |
8.93477 |
46.62065 |
Somalia |
|
A group of people from Habar Jeclo/Ali Bare staged a demonstration in Oog Village (23km E of Caynabo) on 21/02 after a kinsman succumbed to his injuries in a Burao hospital. The man was shot and injured by a man hailing from Habar Jeclo/Biciido on 22/01 following an escalated land dispute. The demonstrator stoned the homes of members of Habar Jeclo/Biciido clan. A number of women and children suffered light injuries. Police arrested several people the following day. |
| 5,785,551 |
2.80488 |
44.08205 |
Somalia |
|
Al Shabaab fighters stopped a public mini-bus travelling between Buur Hakaba and Daynuunay Village and picked an unidentified man from the vehicle on 21/02 before releasing the vehicle and other passengers. The motive is unknown. Al Shabaab fighters took him to an unknown location. |
