| 5,788,659 |
8.05694 |
47.09333 |
Somalia |
|
Somaliland forces attacked Saalax Dheer village (60km SW of Laas Caanood) on 17/05. Reports indicate that the forces were planning to arrest two Khatumo leaders (Mr. Ali Khalif Galaydh and Garad Jamac) who were present in the village but faced resistant from Khatumo forces. One Khatumo soldier was injured in the clash. |
| 5,788,663 |
1.24477 |
42.57317 |
Somalia |
|
Al Shabaab fighters have on 17/05 concluded a compulsory 15 days military training for businessmen in Bu'ale. |
| 5,788,668 |
1.78586 |
44.5313 |
Somalia |
|
AMISOM/SNG forces clash in Qoryooley the afternoon of 18/05. An al Shabaab commander was reportedly KIA. The two sides clashed in the same area later that evening as well. |
| 5,788,672 |
5.19938 |
45.52517 |
Somalia |
|
ASWJ forces have attacked pro-SNG forces manning a checkpoint in the western outskirt of Matabaan in the afternoon of 18/05. Reports indicate that the two sides have exchanged gunfire for about 30 minutes. Two combatants were killed and 5 others were injured in the clash. Reports indicate that the situation is tense as the two sides were mobilizing their militia for possible attackers. SNG Governor for Galgaduud and local traditional elders reportedly step in the matter to mediate between the two warring sides. |
| 5,788,676 |
9.74503 |
45.63403 |
Somalia |
|
Two opposing militia groups from Dhulbahante/Naleeye Ahmed sub-clan clashed in Jidbaale (38km S of Burao) on 18/05. Reports indicate that three people were killed while three other were reportedly injured during the clash. The motive behind the clash is linked with previous killings between the two sub-clans. |
| 5,788,684 |
3.85375 |
45.56744 |
Somalia |
|
A suspected timing-IED device has detonated in Khat market (Buulo Burto) in the afternoon of 18/05. No casualties were reported. The perpetrators escaped from the scene. |
| 5,788,689 |
10.62182 |
47.36813 |
Somalia |
|
Residents of Ceerigaabo have celebrated to mark 18th of May. Reports indicate that the celebration ended with violence after a group of youth from Isaq clan entered the Harti (Warsangeli & Dhulbahante) area of the town and chanted pro-Somaliland slogans. The marching youths clashed with opposing group using stones. Five persons were injured in the fracas. Somaliland forces arrived at the scene, shot at air to end the fighting and arrested 54 youths. |
| 5,788,692 |
10.72 |
48.35 |
Somalia |
|
Pro-Somaliland residents in Badhan have celebrated to mark 18th of May which was held in the office of the DC on 18/05. Reports indicate that pro-Puntland group staged a peaceful demonstration in the street of the town chanting anti-Somaliland slogans. No insecurity incident was reported. |
| 5,788,697 |
2.06777 |
45.35 |
Somalia |
|
The Deputy District Commissioner of Heliwa is attacked in Sii Sii neighbourhood by unidentified attackers. Causalities not known. |
| 5,788,701 |
2.39 |
45.3833 |
Somalia |
|
Unidentified gunmen shot and killed a local cleric in Balcad for unknown reason. Additionally, a farmer was killed in the attack. |
