| 5,791,833 |
6.02351 |
45.96333 |
Somalia |
|
Pastoralists from Dir and Marehan clashed in Laanta Yibirey Village located between Xerale and Cabud Waaq (Cabud Waaq District) twice on 14/08. The fighting broke out after Marehan herders tried to dig water reservoirs in the area which was opposed by Dir clan. In the first clash, one Marehan herder was killed while the second fighting claimed the lives of three Dir pastoralists. Clan elders reportedly stepped in to resolve the conflict. |
| 5,791,837 |
9.6575 |
45.6125 |
Somalia |
|
Gunmen from Abdalla Arab sub-clan reportedly opened fire at a SPU vehicle in the vicinity of Dindinta Village (20km N of Burao) in the evening of 14/08. The incident is reportedly related to the recent security operation jointly conducted by the SPU and the army, in which the demolished all water reservoirs dug by the Abdalla Arab sub-clan near Dindita area as per the clan reconciliation mediated by four cabinet ministers. No casualties were reported. The gunmen escaped immediately. |
| 5,791,840 |
8.2516 |
46.31572 |
Somalia |
|
More than a hundred people staged peaceful demonstrations in Buuhoodle and Taleex towns to express their support to the election of Ali Khalif Galaydh as the new president of Khatumo state. The election of the new president took place in Saalax Dheer Village (59km S of Laas Caanood). The protestors reportedly marched in the streets of the two towns chanting pro-Khatumo slogans. |
| 5,911,885 |
0.0661 |
29.7775 |
Uganda |
|
UPDF clashes with ADF, kills 9 |
| 5,791,844 |
8.47358 |
47.35441 |
Somalia |
|
More than a hundred people a staged peaceful demonstration in Laas Caanood to express their support to the election of Ali Khalif Galaydh as the new president of Khatumo state. The election of the new president took place in Saalax Dheer Village (59km S of Laas Caanood). The protestors reportedly marched on the streets of Laas Caanood chanting pro-Khatumo slogans. Police reportedly fired in the air and dispersed the demonstrators. No casualties were reported. |
| 5,791,847 |
9.14938 |
48.42077 |
Somalia |
|
More than a hundred people staged peaceful demonstrations in Buuhoodle and Taleex towns to express their support to the election of Ali Khalif Galaydh as the new president of Khatumo state. The election of the new president took place in Saalax Dheer Village (59km S of Laas Caanood). The protestors reportedly marched in the streets of the two towns chanting pro-Khatumo slogans. |
| 5,791,851 |
3.90306 |
43.5875 |
Somalia |
|
Pro-SNG forces from Waajid took over control of Kulunjerer Village (39km NE of Waajid) after a brief exchange of gunfire with al Shabaab fighters in the dawn of 15/08. The al Shabaab fighters did not show a strong resistance and withdrew quickly. No casualties were reported. The pro-SNG forces seized a lorry loaded with food belonging al Shabaab during the take over. |
| 5,791,857 |
2.02053 |
45.28967 |
Somalia |
|
NISA forces and militia loyal to the former District Commissioner of Wadajir, Ahmed Hassan Cadow "Daci" clashed in Argada area (Wadajir/Medina District) in the dawn of 15/08. The fighting was initiated by the NISA forces who attacked the residence of the former DC. The fighting intensified after NISA reportedly sought the support of AMISOM while Daci's militia was reinforced by other militias from Abgal/Daud/Iroole Muse. Media reports indicate that the residences of Omar Mohamed Finish, a SNG MP and another politician called Abdullahi Sheikh Hassan (all Abgal) were also attacked and their militias fought a united front against AMISOM/SNG forces. The two sides used both light and heavy weapons during the clash. Unconfirmed reports indicate that Ahmed Daci escaped towards Jazeera, along the coast of Mogadishu. Shabelle Media Network reports five dead, some witnesses claim a greater range. Several arrested. |
| 5,791,863 |
9.74503 |
45.63403 |
Somalia |
|
Militia from Abdala Arab sub-clan opened fire at the governor of Togdheer Region and Somaliland police and army, who were a mission to destroy water reservoirs dug by the sub-clan in Diriye Guleed (16km N of Burao) on 17/08. Two officers-one police and one army-were injured in the attack. Somaliland MPs from Arab sub-clan went to the village to restart negotiation between their sub-clan and Habar Jeclo, who are involved in land dispute in the village. |
| 5,791,867 |
1.71305 |
44.76388 |
Somalia |
|
RCIED targeted an AMISOM convoy in Rusiya neighbourhood (Marka) in the evening of 15/08. One AMISOM vehicle was damaged but no human casualties reported. This is the second RCIED attack against AMISOM forces in the same neighbourhood in a week. |
