ArmedConflictLocation List

Id Latitude Longitude Country Geo Name Id Description
5,785,713 0.40627 41.01238 Somalia An Unidentified gunman shot and injured a Jubaland soldier in Dhoobley Village (Afmadow District) in the evening of 26/02. The motive is unknown. The victim was admitted to AMISOM hospital where he later succumbed to his injuries. The perpetrator escaped. Jubaland forces conducted a major security operation after the killing and arrested more than 50 people the following morning. Most of the detainees were released except for six suspects. The operation continued on 28/02.
5,785,717 0.43028 42.71806 Somalia Somali forces attacked militiamen (not identified) manning an illegal checkpoint in Mareerey Village in Afgooye District in the morning of 26/02. The two sides exchanged gunfire for 15 minutes. Reports indicate the militia commander was injured in the clash. Casualties from the Somali forces' side could not be established.
5,785,721 2.04803 45.32 Somalia Unidentified attackers threw a hand grenade at a Somali military outpost in the vicinity of Bar Aisha (Hawl-Wadaag District) in the night of 26/02. Military forces opened fire after the blast. Casualties could not be established. The perpetrators escaped.
5,785,725 2.0735 45.28 Somalia Suspected al Shabaab fighters launched a hit-and-run attack against Somali forces in Ciise Abdi neighbourhood (Dayniile District) in the night of 26/02. Reports indicated both sides used heavy and light fire arms after which the attackers withdrew. Casualties could not be established.
5,785,729 1.78586 44.5313 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 reportedly killed and three others injured. Al Shabaab casualties could not be established. After the take-over, al Shabaab fighters preached the locals and withdrew after few hours. Somali forces re-took the village in the night without any fight.
5,785,732 1.78586 44.5313 Somalia Al Shabaab fighters attacked Somali forces in Shalaambood in the night of 29/07. The fighting lasted for about 15 minutes. Casualties are unknown.
5,785,736 2.06777 45.35 Somalia A RCIED targeted AMISOM convoy in Arafat neighbourhood (Yaaqshiid District) in the morning of 26/02. One AMISOM soldier was injured in the blast. The perpetrators escaped.
5,785,740 2.06777 45.35 Somalia Unidentified men armed with pistols shot and killed a civilian businessman in Suuq Bacaad neighbourhood (Yaaqshiid District) in the afternoon of 26/02. Reports indicate that the victim was running a pharmacy in the area. The motive behind the killing is currently unclear. The perpetrators escaped.
5,785,744 2.04393 45.3 Somalia Unidentified men shoot and kill an army commander, rank and name not provided. Days following the attack military forces conducted a security operation in hunt of the perpetrator. Exact date of the attack not known.
5,785,748 2.04764 45.35 Somalia Al Shabaab forces detonate a car bomb outside a popular restaurant, killing nine civilians and three soldiers. It is not clear if the intended target was military or civilian, though the restaurant was near the headquarted of the Somali NSA.