| 5,787,867 |
2.06777 |
45.35 |
Somalia |
|
Unidentified attackers threw a hand grenade at Somali forces manning a security checkpoint at Afarta Jardiino Junction (Yaaqshiid District) in the evening of 23/04. The soldiers opened fire after the blast. Casualties could not be established. The attackers managed to escape. |
| 5,787,871 |
2.08438 |
45.39 |
Somalia |
|
Suspected al Shabaab fighters and government forces clashed in Ali Turcaaye neighbourhood (Heliwa District) in the night of 23/04/2014. The fighting broke out after al Shabaab fighters attacked Somali forces trying to conduct a security operation in the neighbourhood. The two sides engaged in a gun battle that lasted for about 20 minutes. A 12-year-old boy was killed by a stray bullet. Casualties from the warring sides could not be established. |
| 5,787,875 |
2.08438 |
45.39 |
Somalia |
|
Unidentified men armed with pistols shot and killed a government soldier seated in a restaurant in SOS neighbourhood (Heliwa District) in the morning of 23/04. The attackers escaped from the scene after stealing the gun of the victim. |
| 5,787,879 |
2.15 |
45.116 |
Somalia |
|
A group of armed men dressed in SNG military uniforms (it is not clear if this group of combatants are legitimate government soldiers) attacked NISA officers manning a checkpoint in Tixsiile Village (22km NE of Afgooye) in the morning of 23/04. The attack was in retaliation against a removal of an illegal checkpoint by the NISA officers on 22/04. The two sides reportedly exchanged gunfire for about 20 minutes. Four attackers, including their commander, were killed in the clash. At least seven other combatants were injured. Two PKM machine guns were reportedly seized by the NISA. Following a clash between a group dressed in SNG uniforms and NISA officers during the morning hours the same actors clash for a second time during the afternoon. Five combatants reported KIA during the second clash. |
| 5,789,086 |
1.76801 |
44.50118 |
Somalia |
|
AMISOM forces reportedly shelled Bandar Village (4km SW of Qoryooley) in the afternoon of 29/05 following reports that al Shabaab fighters had been hiding in the village. Casualties could not be established. |
| 5,787,883 |
2.78088 |
45.49682 |
Somalia |
|
Al Shabaab fighters ambushed a military convoy near Fiidow Village (50km N of Jowhar) in the afternoon of 23/04. The convoy had left Buurane Village (20km N of Jowhar) and was heading to the border between Middle Shabelle-Hiraan regions when the ambush took place. The two sides engaged in a heavy fighting that lasted for about 30 minutes, forcing the government forces to withdrew to Diinlaawe Village (30km N of Jowhar). At least five soldiers were killed and more than 10 others injured. Al Shabaab casualties could not be established. Reports indicate that al Shabaab sized three military vehicles in the clash. |
| 5,787,887 |
2.87123 |
43.00434 |
Somalia |
|
Government forces attack an al Shabaab position in Qansadheer. Causalities not known. Al-Shabab fighters in this region have been blockading supply routes to the government and AU forces. |
| 5,787,891 |
3.17055 |
43.40989 |
Somalia |
|
AMISOM forces clash with al Shabaab near Awdiinle after al Shabaab launched a surprise offensive. Witnesses claim casualties and losses were sustained in the conflict that last for a few hours, although they cannot specify the precise number of loss fatalities. |
| 5,787,895 |
3.85194 |
45.56512 |
Somalia |
|
Clan militias launched an attack against an al Shabaab position between Bulo Burte and Moqokori in a place known as Sagaal Geed on the morning of 23/04. The position was taken over by the militiamen. Casualties are unknown. |
| 5,787,899 |
2.04555 |
45.34 |
Somalia |
|
Unidentified armed men shot and killed a man in a garage owned by Somali energy company in Nasiib Buundo neighbourhood (Boondheere District) in the morning of 23/04. No details about the victim are yet available. The perpetrators escaped from the scene. |
