ArmedConflictLocation List

Id Latitude Longitude Country Geo Name Id Description
5,788,748 2.06777 45.35 Somalia Al Shabaab fighters have conducted a hit and run attack against SNG police station (Yaaqshiid District) in the night of 19/05. Reports indicate that both sides have used RPGs and other light weapons for about 30 minutes after which the attackers withdrew. Casualties could not be established.
5,788,752 2.09955 45.16352 Somalia Al Shabaab fighters launched hit-and-run attack against AMISOM forces near Lafoole (6km SE of Afgooye) in the night of 19/05. The fighting lasted for about twenty minutes after which the attackers withdrew. Casualties are unknown.
5,788,756 2.15 45.116 Somalia Police exchange fire near a police station for unknown reason. Causalities not known.
5,788,760 3.00703 43.84937 Somalia Al Shabaab fighters have carried out an ambushed against government forces vehicle passing between Mooda-Mooda and Daynuunay Villages (Baidoa District) in the afternoon of 19/05. Reports indicate that one soldier was killed and four others were injured during the ambush. Casualties from al Shabaab side could not be established.
5,788,764 3.03985 43.79688 Somalia Al Shabaab fighters have carried out an ambushed against government forces vehicle passing between Mooda-Mooda and Daynuunay Villages (Baidoa District) in the afternoon of 19/05. Reports indicate that one soldier was killed and four others were injured during the ambush. Casualties from al Shabaab side could not be established.
5,788,768 3.1005 43.7234 Somalia Al Shabaab fighters ambushed a government military convoy in Gasarta Village (9km SE of Baidoa) in the afternoon of 19/05. One soldier was killed and four others were injured. The al Shabaab fighters left before the Somali forces received reinforcement.
5,931,445 -13.4333 27.75 Zambia 2 police injured
5,788,772 8.43842 46.33194 Somalia A group of gunmen from Habar-Jeclo/Soolo Madow sub-clan have reportedly attacked herders from Dhulbahante clan in Qorilay area near Sool-Joogto (22km N of Buuhoodle) in the evening of 19/05. Reports indicate that the gunmen faced resistance from the Dhulbahante herders. One person was killed from the attacker's side. The motive behind the attack is believed to be a revenge killing between the two clans.
5,788,777 2.03373 45.34 Somalia A VBIED targeted the vehicle carrying the former Deputy District Commissioner of Xamar Weyne in front of Dahabshiil office, Via Roma, in the afternoon of 19/05. Reports indicate that the device had been planted in the car. The former deputy sustained serious injuries and later succumbed to his injuries, while four civilian bystanders were reportedly killed. The motive and identity of the attackers remained unknown.
5,788,781 2.04105 45.33684 Somalia Mortor shells from an unknown source are fired in the Villa Somalia during the evening hours. No reported causalities.