| 5,791,479 |
2.03373 |
45.34 |
Somalia |
|
Somali gunmen shot dead a lawmaker (MP) in Mogadishu as he left prayers at mosque. There are no claims of responsibility, though al Shabaab is suspected. |
| 5,791,483 |
2.08438 |
45.39 |
Somalia |
|
Gunmen armed with pistols killed an interpreter working for AMISOM troops in Huriwaa District's Suuqa Xoolaha neighbourhood, Mogadishu. Witnesses reported that pistol-armed men shot and killed the interpreter. The incident occurred during the evening hours in Cali Turcaaye. The killer's identity remains unknown. |
| 5,791,487 |
2.0054 |
44.9872 |
Somalia |
|
Habar Gidir and Bimal militias reportedly engaged in heavy fighting in K50 area in the morning of 02/08. The fighting went on for an hour. Five combatants were killed and unconfirmed number of others injured. |
| 5,791,491 |
2.02053 |
45.28967 |
Somalia |
|
A gun battle erupted this evening between Somali government forces in Buulo Xuubey neighbourhood, Medina, Mogadishu, killing at least four soldiers. The fighting came when security forces attacked the house of an army officer. Reports say that the house contained an arms cache and that was why it was attacked. |
| 5,791,495 |
2.08438 |
45.39 |
Somalia |
|
Al Shabaab fighters launched a hit and run attack against SNG forces based at Ex-control Balcad (Heliwa District) in the evening of 02/08. The two sides exchanged heavy gunfire for about 15 minutes after which al Shabaab fighters withdrew. Casualties could not be established. |
| 5,791,499 |
3.78074 |
41.89431 |
Somalia |
|
Two SNG soldiers exchanged fire over land dispute in Beled Xawo in the morning of 02/08. One of the soldiers was injured. The other was arrested by SNG forces. |
| 5,791,503 |
9.69999 |
45.62724 |
Somalia |
|
Militias from Abdalla Arab and Habar Jeclo/Reer Biniin sub clans clashed near Diriye Guled Village (20km N of Burao) in the afternoon of 02/08 after the former reportedly dug water reservoirs in an area claimed ownership by the latter. SPU officers intervened and managed to stop the fighting. One militiaman from Abdalla Arab was injured in the clash. Reports on 03/08 indicated that the Abdalla Arab clan militias attacked Reer Biniin militias but police again intervened. One combatant from Abdalla Arab was injured in the second clash. The governor of Togdheer Region, Mohamed Diriye, reportedly said that the regional security committee had decided to demolish all the new water reservoirs before the reconciliation process starts. |
| 5,791,507 |
-0.36029 |
42.54626 |
Somalia |
|
Raskamboni forces attack al Shabaab locations along the outskirts of Kismayo. AMISOM-Kenyan air forces also took part in the attack, presumably providing air cover. At least 20 dead and 30 injured. The assault is likely a reaction to an attack on a Raskamboni commander the previous evening. |
| 5,791,511 |
2.04393 |
45.3 |
Somalia |
|
Unidentified gunmen shot and injured a civilian man in KPP neighbourhood (Hodan District) in the evening of 02/08. The attackers escaped. SNG forces arrived in the area but made no arrests. |
| 5,791,516 |
6.76924 |
47.43061 |
Somalia |
|
Unidentified men armed with pistols shot and killed a man hailing from the Majeerten/Omar Mohamud in Garsoor neighbourhood (Galkacyo North) in the evening of 02/08. Some reports suggest that the victim was a former al Shabaab official while other sources indicate is a member of Puntland Intelligence Agency (PIA). |
