| 5,788,617 |
4.82821 |
43.65993 |
Somalia |
|
Suspected al Shabaab fighters launched a hit and run attack against Ceel Barde in the night of 15/4. Reports indicate that a residential house caught fire as the result of the attack. No casualties were reported. The attackers withdrew. |
| 5,788,621 |
-0.36029 |
42.54626 |
Somalia |
|
Jubaland forces on duty shot and injured another Jubaland soldier in Via Afmadow neighbourhood (Kismaayo) in the evening of 16/05. Reports indicate that the victim was off duty and resisted his disarmament attempt. The victim later succumbed to his injuries. Four Jubaland soldiers have been arrested for the incident. |
| 5,788,625 |
1.71305 |
44.76388 |
Somalia |
|
Unidentified militiamen shot and killed a soldier in Aw-Baale neighbourhood (Marka) in the afternoon of 16/05. The reason behind the killing is unknown. The perpetrators managed to escape from the scene. |
| 5,788,629 |
2.06777 |
45.35 |
Somalia |
|
Al Shabaab fighters have launched a hit and run attack against government forces out-posts in Dabaqeynka neighbourhood (Yaaqshiid District) in the night of 16/05. Reports indicate that both sides have used RPGs and other light weapons during the clash. Casualties could not be established. |
| 5,788,633 |
2.80488 |
44.08205 |
Somalia |
|
Six Ethiopian soldiers are killed after being ambushed by al Shabaab forces along Buur Hakaba-Baydhabo road. Residents confirmed seeing several ambulances carrying the dead and wounded bodies of the Ethiopian soldiers to hospitals in Baydhabo, moments after the fighting subsided. |
| 5,788,638 |
3.328 |
42.21988 |
Somalia |
|
Al Shabaab fighters launched a hit and run attack against AMISOM/Somali government forces positions in Buur Dhuubo (36km SE of Garbahareey) in the night of 16/05. Reports indicate that the fighting lasted for about 30 minutes after which the attackers withdrew. Casualties could not be established. |
| 5,788,642 |
9.93869 |
43.18392 |
Somalia |
|
Traders in Borama protested against a directive from the local mayor instructing all business premises to put Somaliland flag on their premises on 16/05 ahead of Somaliland Independence Day (celebrated on 18/05). The traders threw stones at the police who shot in the air to disperse them. Six people including a policeman were injured in the clash. |
| 5,788,647 |
3.328 |
42.21988 |
Somalia |
|
AMISOM/Somali government forces have launched an attack against al Shabaab fighters' base at Buulo Fuur (Buur Dhuubo) in the morning of 17/05. Reports indicate that the allied forces overwhelmed the al Shabaab fighters and managed to take-over the village. Further reports indicate that the village had strategic value for al Shabaab fighters since it was where they used to organize the hit and run attacks against the allied forces in Buur Dhuubo. Causalities could not be established. |
| 5,788,651 |
1.92328 |
45.10225 |
Somalia |
|
Al Shabaab fighters launched a hit-and-run attack against AMISOM based at Ceelasha Biyaaha (12km SE of Afgooye) in the night of 17/05. Reports indicate that the fighting lasted for a few minutes after which the attackers withdrew. Casualties could not be established. |
| 5,788,655 |
3.11718 |
43.6469 |
Somalia |
|
Al Shabaab fighters carried out an ambushed against AMISOM/Somali convoy passing at Wegera village (5km E of Baidoa District) in the Morning of 17/05. Reports indicate that both sides have engaged heavy weapons where AMISOM fired artillery. Two nomads were reported killed by stray bullets. |
