5,794,036 |
-0.63257 |
42.33917 |
Somalia |
|
Fighters loyal to Jubbaland administration backed by African Union troops have captured Kudhaa island in southern Somalia after heavy fighting with Al-Shabaab. The number of casualties still unknown but both sides suffered loses. |
5,794,041 |
1.71305 |
44.76388 |
Somalia |
|
Suspected al Shabaab fighters launched a hit and run attack against AMISOM/SNG forces outpost in Embaresso neighbourhood (Marka) in the afternoon 25/10. Both sides exchanged gun-fire before al Shabaab fighters withdrew. No casualties were reported. |
5,794,045 |
1.80873 |
44.79943 |
Somalia |
|
Two clan militias from Haber-Gidir and Biimaal exchanged heavy gun-fire in Ceel Wareegow (11km NE of Marka) in the afternoon of 15/10. Reports indicate that the clash lasted for two hours. At least five combatants were killed and 10 others were wounded. |
5,794,049 |
3.1005 |
43.7234 |
Somalia |
|
Al Shabaab fighters open fire at SNG convoy in the vicinity of Gasarta village (8km SE of Baidoa) in the afternoon of 25/10. SNG forces responded with gunshot. No casualties were reported. |
5,794,053 |
3.19659 |
43.34272 |
Somalia |
|
A RCIED targeted SNG battle wagon passing near Jiiro Mad Sheeg (16km E of Bardaale) planted by al Shabaab fighters in the afternoon of 25/10. Reports indicate that the device missed its target. Following the blast, SNG and al Shabaab fighters exchanged gunfire after which the al Shabaab withdrew. No casualties were reported. |
5,794,057 |
4.82821 |
43.65993 |
Somalia |
|
SNG forces in Ceel-Barde shot and injured a man suspected to be al Shabaab operative in the morning of 25/10 following after he ignored instructions to stop. The man was taking a camel to the market when the incident happened. The suspected was taken to Ceel Barde police station for investigation. |
5,794,061 |
-1.03511 |
41.97477 |
Somalia |
|
Jubaland forces conducted a security operation clashed with al Shabaab fighters in Koday (98km SW of Badhaadhe) in the morning of 25/10. Jubaland forces managed to take-over the village. Seven al Shabaab fighters and three Jubaland soldiers were killed in the clash. |
5,794,065 |
2.02053 |
45.28967 |
Somalia |
|
A vehicle laden with explosive devices detonated in front of Golden Hotel near Shaqalaha junction along Makah Al-Mukaram road (Waberi District) in the morning of 25/10. Reports indicate that the vehicle belongs to a SNG official which could not be independently verified. Two people were killed while four others, mostly civilians were injured. |
5,794,069 |
2.08438 |
45.39 |
Somalia |
|
A NISA soldier shot and killed a young man at a check-point in the vicinity of Somali Company (Heliwa District) in the morning of 25/10 following after the victim failed to take instructions. Other NISA soldiers arrested the perpetrator. |
5,794,073 |
3.0906 |
43.8845 |
Somalia |
|
Al Shabaab fighters attacked a public mini-bus transporting civilian passengers in Buundo Midow (6km E of Baidoa) in the afternoon of 25/10. The al Shabaab fighters reportedly received an information indicating that the mini-bus was transporting SNG sold |