| 5,792,579 |
2.15 |
45.116 |
Somalia |
|
A VBIED targeted AMISOM convoy near Xawo-Cabdi settlement (9km SE of Afgooye) in the afternoon of 08/09. Reports indicate that a Toyota NOAH laden with explosives driven by a self-suicide detonated in to the AMISOM convoy. The convoy was coming from Lower Shabelle Region and heading to Mogadishu when the incident happened. Further reports indicate that two civilian mini-buses who were using the road behind the convoy had also involved the incident. The governor of Lower Shabelle, who survived from the attack, confirmed that; two international military advisers - an American and South African - and two AMISOM soldiers were among the injured. At least 16 civilians were killed while about 27 others were injured. Al Shabaab spokesman, Sheikh Abdul-Aziz Abu Musab stated that they carried out the attack targeting American officials who were travelling with the convoy and was aimed to avenge for the killing of their leader (GODANE). A Pentagon spokeswoman when contacted said that; there were no US personnel hurt in the attack but not commented whether American officials were with the convoy. Despite the claims of the State Department, following the attack al Shabaab claimed they have "killed an American General." On the same note, an executive Director for an American company providing mentorship services for AMISOM said that their employees had involved the attack, but said none of them was injured and neither is an American. |
| 5,792,583 |
2.68858 |
45.5044 |
Somalia |
|
Two groups of farmers clashed in Mandheere (38km NE of Balcad) following an escalated dispute over ownership of farmlands in the morning of 08/09. The rival groups hail from Bantu/Shidle sub-clan. SNG forces were deployed in the village and managed to stop further clashes between the two sides. Causalities not known. |
| 5,792,588 |
3.59038 |
45.55978 |
Somalia |
|
Al Shabaab fighters conducted an ambush against AMISOM/SNG convoy passing near Buur weyn village (30km SW of Bulo Burte) in the morning of 08/09. Reports indicate that the two sides engaged fighting for about 30 minutes after which the attackers withdrew. The convoy was from Buulo Burte heading to Jalalaqsi town when they were ambush happened. Casualties could not be established. |
| 5,792,592 |
-0.36029 |
42.54626 |
Somalia |
|
An IED targeted a vehicle belongs to Jubaland forces passing in Farjano neighbourhood (Kismaayo) in the morning of 08/09. No casualties were reported. The perpetrators escaped. |
| 5,792,597 |
2.07212 |
45.22315 |
Somalia |
|
A VBIED (likely detonated from al Shabaab) targeted a convoy of Deputy Commander of Banadir intelligence passing at Siinka Dheer (14km SE of Afgooye) in the afternoon of 08/09. Reports indicate that a Toyota Carib laden with explosives detonated in to the targeted vehicle. The targeted Officer survived from the attack with minor injuries. Earlier the Minister of National Security warned a wave of retaliatory attacks from al Shahaab to avenge the killing of their leader (Gordano). |
| 5,792,601 |
3.43358 |
45.53064 |
Somalia |
|
A RCIED targeted SNG forces convoy in Jimbiley village (10km W of Jalalaqsi) in the afternoon of 08/09. The convoy came from Buulo Burte and was heading to Jalalaqsi when the incident happened. A clan elder was killed in the explosion. |
| 5,792,605 |
2.0054 |
44.9872 |
Somalia |
|
Unidentified attackers ambushed a vehicle transporting Khat near K50 (21km SW of Afgooye) in the afternoon of 08/09. Reports indicate that the vehicle was from Mogadishu and was heading to Buulo Mareer when the ambush happened. The driver managed to drive off without stopping. Three passengers were injured. |
| 5,792,609 |
-0.36029 |
42.54626 |
Somalia |
|
Al Shabaab fighters fired some small arms fire towards the airport in the evening of 09/09 and withdrew quickly. AMISOM forces did not respond to the attack. No casualties were reported. |
| 5,792,613 |
-0.36029 |
42.54626 |
Somalia |
|
Al Shabaab fighters open fire at the airport and withdrew quickly (09/09). AMISOM did not respond. |
| 5,792,617 |
3.16853 |
42.49469 |
Somalia |
|
Al Shabaab fighters launched a hit-and-run attack against AMISOM position in Buurdhuubo Village (36km SE Garbahaarey) on 09/09. AMISOM responded with artillery guns and al Shabaab fighters withdrew. No casualties were reported. |
