| 5,787,704 |
3.85194 |
45.56512 |
Somalia |
|
Al Shabaab fighters launched a hit-and-run attack against AMISOM/Djiboutian forces based in Bulo Burte in the morning of 19/04. The two sides exchanged heavy gunfire that lasted for about two hours after which the al Shabaab fighters withdrew. Al Shabaab fighters claimed they had killed the deputy commander of Djiboutian forces but AMISOM denied the claim. |
| 5,787,708 |
3.85375 |
45.56744 |
Somalia |
|
Al Shabaab carry out an attack on Djibouti AMISOM troops in Buulobarde, killing the second deputy commander of the forces. |
| 5,787,712 |
-0.24881 |
42.60067 |
Somalia |
|
A RCIED targeted an AMISOM convoy near Goob Weyn Village (14km NE of Kismaayo) in the afternoon of 19/04. AMISOM forces were escorting a group of elders and MPs tasked to mediate between Bare Hiraale group and the SNG. The incident happened at a time when the convoy was returning to Kismaayo. The mediation team was appointed by the prime minister recently. No casualties were reported. One AMISOM vehicle was reportedly damaged. |
| 5,787,716 |
1.78586 |
44.5313 |
Somalia |
|
Rockets attacks on a SNG base in Qoryooley District, details not articulated. |
| 5,787,967 |
1.92328 |
45.10225 |
Somalia |
|
Al Shabaab fighters launched a hit-and-run attack against government forces in Ceelasha (12km SE of Afgooye) in the night of 26/04. The two sides exchanged heavy gunfire for 30 minutes after which the attackers withdrew. Casualties could not be established. |
| 5,787,721 |
6.76924 |
47.43061 |
Somalia |
|
Gunmen hailing from Habar Gidir/Sa'ad manning an illegal checkpoint near Ceel-Akhwan (10km SE of Galkacyo) opened fire at two unarmed clansmen (not identified) in the morning of 19/04. One died on the spot while the other succumbed to his injuries later. The victims reportedly wanted to persuade the militias to dismantle the illegal checkpoint. The perpetrators were later arrested by the police. |
| 5,787,727 |
8.93477 |
46.62065 |
Somalia |
|
A gunman from Habar Yonis/Sacad Yonis sub-clan shot and injured a man from Habar Jeclo/Biciido in Oog Village (23km E of Caynabo) reportedly over an escalated dispute. The victim later succumbed to his injuries at Burao General Hospital on 19/04. Police arrested the perpetrator. |
| 5,787,732 |
2.08438 |
45.39 |
Somalia |
|
Al Shabaab fighters launched a hit-and-run attack against Somali/AMISOM forces based at the former perfume factory (Heliwa District) in the night of 20/04. The two sides exchanged gunfire briefly after which the al Shabaab fighters withdrew. Casualties could not be established. |
| 5,787,736 |
1.78586 |
44.5313 |
Somalia |
|
A RCIED targeted a vehicle carrying a military commander near Mubaarak Village (Qoryooley District) in the morning of 20/04. The device missed the target causing no casualties. The commander was on his way to Shalaambood when the incident happened. |
| 5,787,740 |
1.78586 |
44.5313 |
Somalia |
|
A RCIED targeted AMISOM/Somali forces on foot patrol on the bridge in Qoryooley in the morning of 20/04. One soldier was reportedly injured in the explosion. |
