| 5,788,490 |
3.1005 |
43.7234 |
Somalia |
|
Al Shabaab fighters reportedly stopped a three-wheel motorcycle ferrying khat between Baidoa and Buur Hakaba in Gasarta (9km SE of Baidoa) in the morning of 11/05. Reports indicate that the al Shabaab fighters beheaded the driver and burned down the motorcycle and its consignment. Further reports suggest that al Shabaab fighters in the area had earlier warned the victim to stop transporting khat. |
| 5,788,494 |
3.328 |
42.21988 |
Somalia |
|
Al Shabaab fighters have picked two men from a passenger vehicle in Tuulo Barwaqo (27km NW of Garbahareey) on 11/05. Reports indicate that the al Shabaab fighters took the two men to an unknown location. Further reports indicate that al Shabaab accused one of the men of transporting ASWJ/SNG forces some time back while the other, who managed to escape, was a brother to an ASWJ/SNG soldier. |
| 5,788,498 |
2.0095 |
45.25 |
Somalia |
|
Al Shabaab fighters launched a hit and run attack against a Somali forces position in Xoosh neighbourhood (Dharkenley District) in the night of 12/05. Casualties could not be established. |
| 5,788,502 |
2.08438 |
45.39 |
Somalia |
|
Al Shabaab fighters have launched a hit and run attack against SNG forces based at the former Sweet Factory (Heliwa District) in the evening of 12/05. Reports indicate that both sides used heavy weapons including RPGs which lasted for about 30 minutes after which the al Shabaab fighters withdrew. Casualties from both sides could not be established. |
| 5,788,506 |
2.08438 |
45.39 |
Somalia |
|
Unidentified armed men shot and killed a NISA operative in Livestock Market area (Heliwa District) in the evening of 12/05. The motive and identity of the attackers is not clear but it is believed that were al Shabaab operatives who were behind the killing. The perpetrators escaped from the scene. |
| 5,788,511 |
3.328 |
42.21988 |
Somalia |
|
Al Shabaab fighters have launched an attack against ASWJ/SNG and AMISOM forces based at Buur dhuubo (36km SE of Garbahareey) in the night of 12/05. Reports indicate that both sides exchanged heavy and light weapons including RPGS and other artillery which lasted for about one hour, after which the al Shabaab fighters withdrew. Casualties from warring sides could not be established. |
| 5,788,516 |
3.11718 |
43.6469 |
Somalia |
|
At least 19 people were killed and several other injured in a huge explosion targeting a senior official (believed to the former governor of the region) in the southern Somali town of Baidoa. The official escaped attack, but two of the man's guards, as well as several civilians were killed in the attack. Additionally, twenty were injured. Al Shabaab are the suspected assailants. |
| 5,788,519 |
8.2516 |
46.31572 |
Somalia |
|
Hundreds of Khatumo supporters and officials staged a peaceful demonstration against the Somaliland Administration in Buuhoodle on 12/05. The protestors were chanting anti-Somaliland slogan while expressed their support to the Khatumo state administration and the forthcoming Khatumo III conference in Taleex. No insecurity incident was reported during the demonstration. |
| 5,788,527 |
3.78074 |
41.89431 |
Somalia |
|
AMISOM forces launch heavy weapons toward Puntland positions in Beled Hawo following a clash between ASWJ/SNG and Puntland forces. Causalities not known. |
| 5,788,532 |
3.78074 |
41.89431 |
Somalia |
|
ASWJ/SNG forces and Jubaland Interim Administration forces clashed in Beled Xawo in the morning of 13/05. Reports indicate that the two sides engaged fiercest fighting which took several hours in the northern side of the town. Death toll reportedly reached 12 combatants from the warring sides. Further reports indicate that the Jubaland forces have been pushed back though each group is mobilizing for reinforcement. AMISOM Ethiopian contingent fired artillery after the clash renewed for the second time. Many residents fled the area to avoid the violence. |
