| 5,787,325 |
6.76924 |
47.43061 |
Somalia |
|
Gunman from Majeerten/Omar Mohamud shot and seriously wounded his clansman in Israac neighbourhood Galkacyo North in the evening of 08/04 following an escalated dispute over land ownership. The victim was rushed to Galkacyo General Hospital where he is undergoing medical treatment. A bystander was injured by a stray bullet. The perpetrator escaped. |
| 5,787,330 |
4.5135 |
46.28407 |
Somalia |
|
Somali government forces backed by Amisom [African Union] troops clashed with Al-Shabaab fighters in an area between the towns of Ceel Buur and Wabho. Somali military leaders said 16 Al-Shabab fighters were killed in the fighting, which lasted for several hours and led to the capture of a number of villages (not identified) from the militant group. Fleeing residents said both sides suffered casualties. |
| 5,787,334 |
1.78586 |
44.5313 |
Somalia |
|
Al Shabaab fighters ambushed AMISOM forces on foot patrol near Qoryooley in the night of 09/04. The two sides exchanged gunfire briefly after which the al Shabaab fighters withdrew. Reports indicate that al Shabaab fighters left one dead body behind. Two AMISOM soldiers were also confirmed injured. |
| 5,787,338 |
2.04393 |
45.3 |
Somalia |
|
Unidentified attackers hurled a hand grenade against the residence of General Goobaale in Kaasa Populaare neighbourhood (Hodan District) in the night 09/04. The guards opened gunfire after the blast. General Goobaale is the commander of the SNG's third Brigade. He was not in the house when the incident happened. The perpetrators escaped. No casualties were reported. |
| 5,787,342 |
2.04393 |
45.3 |
Somalia |
|
Unidentified attackers threw two hand grenades at police near Black Sea Junction (Hodan District) in the morning of 09/04. The grenade landed in an empty space and caused no casualties. The police opened fire after the blast. No casualties were reported in the subsequent shooting. The perpetrators managed to escape. |
| 5,787,346 |
2.05368 |
45.05478 |
Somalia |
|
Two groups of Somali government forces clashed in Laanta Buuro (13km SW of Afgooye) in the morning of 09/04 following an escalated dispute over money extorted from public service vehicles. No casualties were reported. |
| 5,787,350 |
2.08438 |
45.39 |
Somalia |
|
Al Shabaab fighters launched a hit-and-run attack against AMISOM forces in the former perfume factory (Heliwa District) in the evening of 09/04. The two sides exchanged heavy gunfire during the clash which lasted for ten minutes. Casualties are unknown. |
| 5,787,354 |
2.08438 |
45.39 |
Somalia |
|
Al Shabaab fighters launched a hit-and-run attack against Somali forces in Biyo Degaanka neighbourhood near the livestock market (Heliwa District) in the evening of 09/04. Casualties could not be established. |
| 5,787,359 |
10.32536 |
42.83736 |
Somalia |
|
A man armed with an AK-47 opened fire at the police commander in Xariirad (58km SE of Borama) on 09/04. The commander was in front of his house when the incident happened but he managed to escape unhurt. Reports indicate that perpetrator is a businessman and the shooting was motivated by a dispute over a business deal. The perpetrator hails from Issa clan while the commander is Habar Awal/Sacad Muse. The perpetrator immediately crossed the border to Ethiopia. |
| 5,787,363 |
-0.36029 |
42.54626 |
Somalia |
|
A RCIED targeted an AMISOM military convoy (Burundian contingent) in Via Afmadow neighbourhood (Kismaayo) in the morning of 09/04. The AMISOM soldiers opened fire after the blast. Reports indicate that six civilian bystanders were injured in the shooting. AMISOM casualties could not be established. One AMISOM vehicle was damaged in the explosion. The perpetrators escaped. |
