ArmedConflictLocation List

Id Latitude Longitude Country Geo Name Id Description
5,911,845 3.6527 31.72738 Uganda UPDF blocks LRA from re-entering LRA
5,788,453 10.62182 47.36813 Somalia Two gunmen believed to be from Warsangeli/Reer-Salah sub-clan opened fire at a vehicle rented by a local NGO in Habarshire (130km SE of Ceerigaabo) on 10/05. The motive behind the shooting is unclear but unconfirmed reports indicate that the incident was an attempted carjacking. Reports indicate that the vehicle belongs to Habar-Yunis and the attackers wanted to revenge for a small yacht previously taken by Habar-Yunis men in Maydh 2006. Five staffs were on board when the incident happened. Local elders escorted the vehicle in to the village. No casualties were reported.
5,788,457 1.78586 44.5313 Somalia Al Shabaab fighters have launched an ambush against AMISOM convoy passing near Qoryooley Bridge in the morning of 11/05. Reports indicate that both sides have used heavy weapons including RPGs during the clash. The convoy was about to enter the town when the incident happened. Casualties could not be established.
5,788,462 3.328 42.21988 Somalia Al Shabaab fighters have launched a hit and run attack against SNG/SAWJ/AMISOM forces positions in Buur dhuubo (36km SE of Garbahareey) in the night of 11/05. Reports indicate that both sides have used heavy weapons which lasted for about 30 minutes after which the attackers have been repulsed back. Casualties from both sides could not be established.
5,788,466 3.78074 41.89431 Somalia Unidentified assailants attack a prominent "peace-builder" and local elder during the evening hours. Durng the attack al-Sunna wal Jamma militia came to the elder's aid, rescuing him, and clashing with his assailants. The clash "resulted in causalities."
5,788,470 4.75 45.2 Somalia Unidentified attackers hurled a hand grenade at a police station in Kooshin neighbourhood in the night of 11/05. Reports indicate that the police arrested two persons suspected of having a link with the attack. No casualties reported.
5,788,474 6.76924 47.43061 Somalia Puntland Police patrolling in Garsoor neighbourhood (Galkacyo North) shot and killed a man suspected of being an al Shabaab operative and injured another one near Warshada Galayda in the evening of 11/05. Reports indicate that the shooting came after the two men refused an order to stop. The injured man was taken to Galkacyo hospital for treatment and also for interrogations.
5,788,477 2.04139 45.33372 Somalia Several gather at Konis football stadium in Abdiaziz district to protest for the removal of the president of the SNG. Elsewhere in the city other gathered for a support rally of the protest.
5,788,481 2.04393 45.3 Somalia The SNG EOD Police team discovered an IED device planted on the Industrial Road near Jaale Siyad College (Hodan District) in the morning of 11/05. Reports indicate that the EOD team apparently received a tip off and successfully detonated the IED. No casualties were reported during the detonation exercise.
5,788,486 1.78586 44.5313 Somalia Militiamen hailing from Habar-Gedir shot and killed a Biimaal man near Busley Da'ud (25km NE of Qoryooley) in the morning of 11/05. The motive is believed to be clan revenge. Reports indicate that the attackers claimed that the victim has killed their kinsman near Janaale a few months ago. The perpetrators escaped from the scene.