| 5,791,520 |
2.06777 |
45.35 |
Somalia |
|
Al Shabaab fighters launched a hit-and-run attack against SNG forces near Towfiiq Junction (Yaaqshiid District) in the night of 03/08. The two sides exchanged gunfire briefly after which the attackers. Two SNG soldiers were reportedly wounded in the clash. |
| 5,791,524 |
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. |
| 5,791,528 |
2.04393 |
45.3 |
Somalia |
|
A car filled with explosive devices blasted in between the Dabka and Bakara intersections, specifically near the Dhagaxtuur School in the Hodan district of Mogadishu. The explosive destroyed several automobiles, but caused no reported injuries. It is not clear who or what the target of the blast was. |
| 5,791,532 |
2.04393 |
45.3 |
Somalia |
|
A device believed to be a RCIED planted in Taleex neighbourhood (Hodan District) exploded in the morning of 03/08. The device was reportedly planted in a garbage collection point. The motive is unknown. Four women (sanitation workers) were killed and seven others injured in the blast. |
| 5,791,537 |
2.15 |
45.116 |
Somalia |
|
Unidentified attackers hurled a hand grenade at Lower Shabelle officials in Xawa Tako neighbourhood (Afgooye) in the afternoon of 03/08. The deputy governor in charge of social affairs of Lower Shabelle Region sustained light injuries. The perpetrators escaped. |
| 5,791,541 |
3.97815 |
43.26761 |
Somalia |
|
Al Shabaab fighters seized two donkey carts transporting food in Aleemow Village (19km S of Waajid) in the early morning of 03/08 but the cart owners reportedly managed to escape despite indiscriminate fire opened by the al Shabaab fighters The al Shabaab fighters killed the two donkeys and burnt the food. |
| 5,791,546 |
-0.24881 |
42.60067 |
Somalia |
|
Militia loyal to Barre Hirale numbering 25 clashed with Jubaland and Raskamboni forces near Goob Weyn Village (14km NE of Kismaayo) in the afternoon of 04/08. The fighting was reportedly initiated by Hirale's militia, who crossed River Juba to attack their rivals. Two combatants and a civilian were injured. |
| 5,807,215 |
-33.99445 |
18.59598 |
South Africa |
|
Demonstrators march at various parts of Cape Town in protest of poor living conditions, |
| 5,791,550 |
2.04393 |
45.3 |
Somalia |
|
Three unidentified men armed with pistols shot and injured three SNG soldiers in the vicinity of Somali University Campus in Hodan District in the evening of 04/08. Reports indicate that the attackers and the SNG soldiers exchanged gunfire resulting in the injuries of the three soldiers and one of the attackers. The SNG forces managed to arrest the wounded perpetrator but his colleagues managed to escape. |
| 5,791,554 |
2.04393 |
45.3 |
Somalia |
|
Unidentified men armed with pistols shot and injured a SNG soldier near Digfeer Hospital (Hodan District) in the evening of 04/08. Reports show that the perpetrators escaped. |
