| 5,790,861 |
2.07212 |
45.22315 |
Somalia |
|
Al Shabaab fighters launched a hit and run attack against SNG forces position in Siinka Dheer settlement (Afgooye District) in the night of 17/07. Reports indicate that both sides exchanged gunfire for about 20 minutes after which the attackers withdrew. Casualties could not be established. |
| 5,790,865 |
3.28633 |
43.4773 |
Somalia |
|
Around midday, AMISOM (ENDF) arrived in the village of Kerow Malaaq and clashed with the al Shabaab fighters. Seven al Shabaab fighters and two civilians were reportedly killed in the latest clash. AMISOM forces reportedly seized six machine guns from the al Shabaab fighters. |
| 5,790,870 |
3.28633 |
43.4773 |
Somalia |
|
SNG forces accompanied by Leysan clan militia clashed with al Shabaab fighters in Kerow Malaaq Village (27km NW of Baidoa) in the morning of 17/07. Latest reports indicate that one allied soldier was killed and another injured. Around midday, AMISOM (ENDF) arrived in the village and clashed with the al Shabaab fighters. Seven al Shabaab fighters and two civilians were reportedly killed in the latest clash. AMISOM forces reportedly seized six machine guns from the al Shabaab fighters. |
| 5,790,874 |
3.85375 |
45.56744 |
Somalia |
|
Suspected al Shabaab fighters launched a hit and run attack against AMISOM base in Bulo Burto in the night of 17/07. Reports indicate that a Shabaab fighters used heavy artillery while AMISOM responded gunfire after which the attackers withdrew. A civilian man was killed while four others including a pregnant woman were injured in the shootout. Casualties from the warring sides could not be established. |
| 5,790,878 |
4.12303 |
43.89012 |
Somalia |
|
Al Shabaab fighters opened fire towards Xudur town in the evening of 17/07. The motive is reportedly to show their presence in the area. AMISOM forces responded by firing artillery guns in the direction of the al Shabaab fighters. Casualties could not be established. |
| 5,790,882 |
-0.3824 |
42.5179 |
Somalia |
|
Intense clashes erupted early this morning in Abdalla-Biroole, a town 45km south of Kismayo the provincial capital city of Lower Jubba region. The clashes broke out between an armed militia (likely Jubaland forces) and Al-Shabaab, after the militia fighters seized the town which was then recaptured by the insurgents after the battle. The extent of the casualties and losses are still unknown, although local residents in Abdalla-Biroole say they have sighted dead bodies of Interim Jubba Administration forces and Al-Shabaab insurgents. Key Media reports the battle took place in Cabdulle Biroole. |
| 5,790,886 |
2.79491 |
45.55052 |
Somalia |
|
Al Shabaab fighters launched a hit-and-run attack against SNG forces' position in Bulo Sheikh neighbourhood in Jowhar in the night of 17/07. Reports indicate that al Shabab fighters gained control of the neighbourhood before withdrawing later. |
| 5,790,890 |
1.78586 |
44.5313 |
Somalia |
|
Two government soldiers while three others injured after a car laden with explosives exploded at an army check point in Qooryoleey. Perpetrators not known. Other sources reported 1 soldier killed and 2 injured. |
| 5,790,893 |
8.2516 |
46.31572 |
Somalia |
|
A big anti-Somaliland rally organized by Khatumo officials was held in Xabado Stadium (Buuhoodle) on 17/07. The demonstrators were protesting against the recent armed clashes between Khatumo and Somaliland in the region. Reports indicate that the protestors marched in the streets of Buuhoodle chanting anti-Somaliland slangs. No insecurity incident was reported. |
| 5,790,897 |
3.72838 |
42.91011 |
Somalia |
|
Al Shabaab fighters burned food being transported on four donkey carts in Ceel Boon village and arrested its drivers. No injury reported. |
