ArmedConflictLocation List

Id Latitude Longitude Country Geo Name Id Description
5,789,847 9.74503 45.63403 Somalia Tensions reportedly run high between Habar-Jeclo/Reer Biniin and Abdalla Arab sub-clans following shootout in a wedding party in the vicinity of Booraamo (25km NE of Burco) on 22/06. Reports indicate that two persons from Abdalla Arab sub-clan were killed in the incident. Police arrested six local elders from Reer Biniin sub-clan after they failed to handover the perpetrators. Local authorities and elders step in the matter to defuse the pressure but the matter remained unsolved. Further reports indicate that both sub-clans were mobilizing their militias for possible attacks or revenge.
5,789,851 1.71305 44.76388 Somalia A government soldier shot and killed a civilian man in Beytu-Raas neighbourhood (Marka) in the afternoon of 22/06. The motive behind the killing is current unknown. Police arrested the perpetrator.
5,789,856 2.0054 44.9872 Somalia A group of Gunmen believed to be Biimaal reportedly shot and killed three passengers after picking them from a mini-bus near K50 Village (21km SW of Afgooye) in the morning of 22/06. The victims were believed to be Habar-Gedir. The vehicle had left Marka and was heading to Mogadishu when the incident happened.
5,789,861 3.78074 41.89431 Somalia Unidentified attackers hurled a hand grenade at a private residential house frequented by government soldiers in Beled Xaawo in the evening of 22/06. Reports indicate that three soldiers were reportedly injured. The perpetrators escape from the scene.
5,789,866 -1.1152 41.3039 Somalia Suspected al Shabaab fighters ambushed an AMISOM/pro-SNG (not identified) convoy passing in the vicinity of Dida Adey (23km SW of Badhaadhe) in the morning of 23/6. Reports indicate that heavy fighting followed the ambush which lasted for about two hours after which the attackers withdrew. Two pro-SNG soldiers were killed and their bodies brought to Kolbiyow for burial. Casualties from the attacker's sides could not be established.
5,789,870 1.71305 44.76388 Somalia Unidentified attackers launched an attack against Habar-Gedir militia stationed in Kali- Caafimaad (Marka District) in the night of 23/06. Both sides exchanged heavy gunfire for about thirty minutes after which the attackers were repulsed. It is not known if the attackers were Biimaal clan militia or al Shabaab fighters. Casualties are not known.
5,789,874 2.08438 45.39 Somalia Unidentified armed men with pistols shot and injured a SNG Solider in Daryeel Market (Heliwa District) in the afternoon of 23/06. The attackers fled the area after shooting and injuring the victim. The reason for the attack is unclear. The victim was taken to Hospital for treatment by other SNG forces that reached the scene after the incident.
5,789,878 2.33993 42.28598 Somalia A fierce confrontation broke out in-between Bardaale and Qansadheer districts between Al-Shabab fighters and African Union troops (AMISOM). The conflict broke out after al Shabaab ambushed pro-government soldiers' convoy as it left Bardheere district en-route to Qansadheer. Causalities not known.
5,789,883 3.11718 43.6469 Somalia A SNG soldier hailing from Mareehan sub clan of Darood has reportedly shot and killed three SNA forces inside Shirkolaha (an old military base) opposite the main entrance of Baidoa airport in Hawl-Wadaag neighbourhood in the afternoon of 23/06. The perpetrator allegedly committed suicide after the shooting, but conflicting information indicate that armed bystanders belonging to the government troops shot him at close range. Two of the dead people are from Gelidle sub clan of Rahanweyn, one who was critically injured during the shootout later died in Baidoa hospital. Though further reports show that there has been an initial argument among the soldiers yet it is unclear the motive behind the attack. One of the dead is a Colonel.
5,789,888 6.76924 47.43061 Somalia A gunman armed with AK-47 rifle hailing from Majerteen/Omar Mohamud shot and injured a man hailing from the Darood/Dhulbahante near Kamaludin Hotel in Israac neighbourhood (Galkacyo North) in the morning of 23/06. The motive is unknown.