| 5,791,716 |
3.85194 |
45.56512 |
Somalia |
|
Al Shabaab fighters launched a hit-and-run attack against SNG/AMISOM forces based on the outskirts of Bulo Burte in the night of 10/08. The two sides exchanged gunfire for about 10 minutes after which the al Shabaab fighters withdrew. Casualties are unknown. |
| 5,791,720 |
3.10662 |
43.20448 |
Somalia |
|
Al Shabaab fighters took over control of Toos Weyne Village (50km W of Baidoa), after SNG/Leysan militia vacated on 10/08. The al Shabaab fighters reportedly burnt many business premises and houses in the village after the take-over. The motive is reportedly in revenge against the loss of fighters in clashes with the allied forces in the village. The village had been a scene of a number of armed clashes between SNG/Leysan militia and the al Shabaab fighters. |
| 5,791,724 |
1.71305 |
44.76388 |
Somalia |
|
Residents of Rusiya neighbourhood (Marka) closed roads and burnt tires in protest against AMISOM's harassment of civilians following a RCIED attack against their convoy a day ago. AMISOM troops arrived at the scene to clear the roads but the unrest turned into an armed clash between the locals and AMISOM forces. It remains unclear whether al Shabaab was involved in the armed clash. AMISOM forces responded with heavy weaponry fire during the clash. Casualties are unknown. |
| 5,791,728 |
2.01951 |
45.31 |
Somalia |
|
Unidentified men armed with pistols shot and killed a NISA officer in Suuqa Beerta neighbourhood (Waberi District) in the night of 11/08. The perpetrators escaped. |
| 5,791,732 |
3.9551 |
43.98891 |
Somalia |
|
Pro-SNG forces based in Xudur town conducted a security operation on the outskirts of the town and clashed with al Shabaab fighters in Sarman Village (22km SE of Xudur) in the night of 11/08. One pro-SNG soldier was reportedly injured in the clash. |
| 5,791,735 |
1.71305 |
44.76388 |
Somalia |
|
Angry residents of Rusiya neighbourhood in Marka on 11/08 staged a demonstration for the second day in protest against the shooting of civilians by AMISOM whenever they come under RCIED/IED attack in Marka. The protestors closed the roads and burnt tires. |
| 5,791,740 |
1.62205 |
44.63636 |
Somalia |
|
Al Shabaab fighters executed a fellow al Shabaab by firing squad in Ceel-Axmed (17km SW of Marka) in the evening of 11/08 after accusing them of spying for the enemy. The victim was reportedly a Kenyan national. |
| 5,791,744 |
1.71305 |
44.76388 |
Somalia |
|
Independent sources confirm that AMISOM forces opened fire at civilians, killing one person and injuring at least six others, when AMISOM forces came under RCIED attack. AMISOM and governor deny the claim. |
| 5,791,748 |
2.09955 |
45.16352 |
Somalia |
|
The body of beheaded young man was found in Lafoole in the morning of 11/08. The identities and the motive of the perpetrators are unknown. The date of the killing is not known. |
| 5,791,752 |
9.1549 |
47.47764 |
Somalia |
|
Dhulbahante militia open fire at a convoy carrying staff of a Kenyan-based company contracted by an international oil company in an area near Lo Subko (25km SW of Xudun) on 11/08. The motive of the shooting is believed to be related to conflict over resources. The company reportedly temporarily suspended its operations on 09/08 after elders ordered it to suspend its activities until they solve the conflict among their local community. The incident happened as the convoy was heading to Hargeisa. A Kenyan national was slightly injured in the attack. |
