| 5,791,558 |
2.15 |
45.116 |
Somalia |
|
Two groups of the SNG police exchanged gunfire briefly after a dispute over 'tax' collected from business premises in Afgooye in the mid-day of 04/08. No casualties were reported. |
| 5,791,563 |
3.10662 |
43.20448 |
Somalia |
|
Al Shabaab fighters and SNG/Leysan militias clashed in Toos Weyne Village (50km W of Baidoa) in the afternoon of 04/08. The fighting was initiated by the al Shabaab fighters in three battle-wagons. Reports indicate that most soldiers from the allied forces went to Berdaale town (14km N of Toos Weyne) to collect food when the al Shabaab fighters attacked the village. The fighting went for an hour after which the al Shabaab fighters took over control of the village. Four allied soldiers and two civilians were killed and seven other people were injured in the clash. Al Shabaab fighters reportedly burnt several houses and shops during the clash. Sources indicate that four civilians died in the burnt houses after the al Shabaab fighters locked them inside. There are also two children casualties, one child was killed by a stray bullet and the other died in one of the burnt houses. The village remained under al Shabaab control till the night after which they left. |
| 5,791,567 |
3.68291 |
45.663 |
Somalia |
|
Al Shabaab and Hawadle pastoralists clashed in Jameeco Village (40km S of Bulo Burte) in the morning on 04/08 after the pastoralists refused to pay Zakat demanded by al Shabaab. The two sides reportedly exchanged gunfire for an hour. Two combatants were killed and another injured. |
| 5,791,572 |
3.21437 |
43.19805 |
Somalia |
|
Al Shabaab fighters and SNG/Leysan militias clashed in Toos Weyne Village (50km W of Baidoa) in the afternoon of 04/08. The fighting was initiated by the al Shabaab fighters in three battle-wagons. Reports indicate that most soldiers from the allied forces went to Berdaale town (14km N of Toos Weyne) to collect food when the al Shabaab fighters attacked the village (Berdaale). The fighting went for an hour after which the al Shabaab fighters took over control of the village. Four allied soldiers and two civilians were killed and seven other people were injured in the clash. Al Shabaab fighters reportedly burnt several houses and shops during (or after) the clash. Sources indicate that four civilians died in the burnt houses after the al Shabaab fighters locked them inside. There are also two children casualties, one child was killed by a stray bullet and the other died in one of the burnt houses. The village remained under al Shabaab control till the night after which they left. |
| 5,791,576 |
11.28366 |
49.1806 |
Somalia |
|
A PBIED targeted Bosasso central police station in Bosasso in the afternoon of 04/08. Five people including Bari regional police commander were killed and nine others were injured in the explosion. Al Shabaab claimed responsibility for the attack. The al Shabaab operation spokesman, Abdiaziz Abu Muscab, said that a member of al Shabaab had carried out the attack and killed senior police officers including the regional police commander. |
| 5,791,580 |
1.83472 |
44.96653 |
Somalia |
|
Suspected Bimal militias shot and killed two men in an area located between Gandarshe and K60 villages (Marka District) in the afternoon of 04/08. The victims were local wood cutters and were probably killed for clan revenge. One of the victims hail from Abgaal while the other reportedly hails from Rahaweyn. The attackers also stole a camel which the victims had been using for transport. |
| 5,791,584 |
2.05492 |
45.33 |
Somalia |
|
The security guards at the office of the prime minister shot and killed a civilian man near the office (Wardhiigley District) in the morning of 04/08 after suspecting him of being hostile. |
| 5,791,588 |
3.10662 |
43.20448 |
Somalia |
|
Al Shabaab fighters and SNG/Leysan militias clashed in Toos Weyne Village (50km W of Baidoa) in the afternoon of 04/08. The fighting was initiated by the al Shabaab fighters in three battle-wagons. Reports indicate that most soldiers from the allied forces went to Berdaale town (14km N of Toos Weyne) to collect food when the al Shabaab fighters attacked the village. The fighting went for an hour after which the al Shabaab fighters took over control of the village. Four allied soldiers and two civilians were killed and seven other people were injured in the clash. Al Shabaab fighters reportedly burnt several houses and shops during the clash. Sources indicate that four civilians died in the burnt houses after the al Shabaab fighters locked them inside. There are also two children casualties, one child was killed by a stray bullet and the other died in one of the burnt houses. The village remained under al Shabaab control till the night after which they left. |
| 5,791,592 |
3.21437 |
43.19805 |
Somalia |
|
Al Shabaab fighters and SNG/Leysan militias clashed in Toos Weyne Village (50km W of Baidoa) in the afternoon of 04/08. The fighting was initiated by the al Shabaab fighters in three battle-wagons. Reports indicate that most soldiers from the allied forces went to Berdaale town (14km N of Toos Weyne) to collect food when the al Shabaab fighters attacked the village. The fighting went for an hour after which the al Shabaab fighters took over control of the village. Four allied soldiers and two civilians were killed and seven other people were injured in the clash. Al Shabaab fighters reportedly burnt several houses and shops during the clash. Sources indicate that four civilians died in the burnt houses after the al Shabaab fighters locked them inside. There are also two children casualties, one child was killed by a stray bullet and the other died in one of the burnt houses. The village remained under al Shabaab control till the night after which they left. |
| 5,791,596 |
6.76924 |
47.43061 |
Somalia |
|
Militia men manning an illegal checkpoint between Galkacyo and Galinsoor opened fire at a public transport vehicle on 04/08. Two passengers were injured in the shooting. |
