| 5,786,689 |
1.7407 |
44.5986 |
Somalia |
|
Al Shabaab fighters ambushed AMISOM/Somali forces convoy near Mashalaay Village (9km SE of Qoryooley) in the afternoon of 24/03. The attack began with detonation of two RCIEDs targeting the convoy followed by exchange of heavy gunfire. The convoy had left Shalaambood and was heading to Qoryooley town when the ambush took place. Casualties could not be established. Two AMISOM vehicles were damaged by the explosions. |
| 5,786,694 |
3.31817 |
43.47315 |
Somalia |
|
Al Shabaab fighters launched a hit-and-run attack against Somali/AMISOM forces in Goof-Gaduud Shabellow Village (Baidoa District) in the night of 24/03. The two sides exchanged gunfire for about 20 minutes after which the attackers withdrew. A government military officer was killed in the clash. Al Shabaab casualties could not be established. |
| 5,786,699 |
4.23805 |
47.73057 |
Somalia |
|
Al Shabaab ambushed a Somali/ENDF convoy near Ceel Lahelay (40km NW of Ceel Buur) on the midday of 24/03. The two sides exchanged heavy gunfire that went on for hours. Al Shabaab reportedly forced the allied forces to return to Ceel Lahelay Village. The convoy had left the village and was heading to Ceel Buur when the ambush took place. Casualties are unknown. |
| 5,786,703 |
4.75 |
45.2 |
Somalia |
|
Al Shabaab fighters launched a hit-and-run attack against Somali forces in the western side of Beled Weyne in the night of 24/03. The two sides exchanged gunfire for about 20 minutes after which the al Shabaab fighters withdrew. Somali forces reportedly captured one al Shabaab fighter. Casualties could not be established. |
| 5,786,707 |
9.14938 |
48.42077 |
Somalia |
|
Two men from Dhulbahante/Nuur Ahmed sub clan exchanged gun fire in Laa-Baas Village (37km NE of Taleex) on 24/03 following a land dispute. One of them was killed in the shootout while the other sustained injuries. The brother of the deceased later shot and a killed an employee (farm worker) of the perpetrator who is believed to be a Rahaweyn. |
| 5,786,711 |
4.39202 |
46.0884 |
Somalia |
|
Somali/ENDF took over control of Maxaas Village (84km NE of Bulo Burte) on 24/03 without any resistance from al Shabaab fighters who withdrew before the arrival of the allied forces. The troops conducted a security operation in the village after the take-over and arrested unspecific number of people. |
| 5,786,715 |
2.0735 |
45.28 |
Somalia |
|
Unidentified attackers launch a series of mortar attacks in Dayniile the evening/morning of 24/03 - 25/03. Several suspects were later arrested. |
| 5,786,718 |
3.11718 |
43.6469 |
Somalia |
|
Hundreds of demonstrators staged a peaceful protest against the arrival of the former SNG Speaker, Sharif Hassan Sheikh Adan, to Baidoa. The demonstrators reportedly burnt tires and shouted anti-Sharif Hassan slogans. The demonstrators were reportedly supporters of the six-region state led by Madobe Nunow. A similar demonstration was held in Baidoa yesterday. |
| 5,786,722 |
10.62182 |
47.36813 |
Somalia |
|
Employees of Ceerigaabo general hospital staged a demonstration in front of the hospital in protest over seven-month unpaid salaries. Police arrested 10 protestors. No security incident was reported. |
| 5,786,728 |
-0.36029 |
42.54626 |
Somalia |
|
Unidentified men armed with pistols shot and killed a traditional elder from Awramale clan in Calanley neighbourhood (Kismaayo) in the evening of 24/03. The motive is unknown. The perpetrators escaped. |
