| 5,795,331 |
2.15 |
45.116 |
Somalia |
|
Two unidentified gunmen shot and killed a tax collector in Xawo Tako neighbourhood in Afgoye in the evening of 04/12. The motive is unclear and the perpetrators escaped. |
| 5,795,336 |
4.05577 |
45.74873 |
Somalia |
|
Al Shabaab fighters kidnapped three pastoralists from Hawadle sub-clan Yasooman Village (30km NE of Bulo Burte) on 04/12 and took them to unknown location. The incident is believed to be related to the conflict between Hawadle pastoralist and al Shabaab over the payment of Zakat in the pastoral villages in Bulo Burte. |
| 5,795,341 |
4.75 |
45.2 |
Somalia |
|
Al Shabaab fighters shot and killed a pastoralist hailing from Hawiye/Jajeelo in the western outskirts of Beled Weyne on 04/12. The reason behind the killing is unknown. The perpetrators escaped. |
| 5,795,346 |
9.55975 |
44.06678 |
Somalia |
|
Hundreds of unidentified youths armed with sticks and stones attacked Crown Hotel in Koodbuur District (Hargeisa) where Wadani (opposition) Party was holding a ceremony to welcome officials who have defected from UCID (opposition) Party on 04/12. The youths reportedly injured there people and damaged the hotel and vehicles parked at the parking yard. |
| 5,795,350 |
2.06777 |
45.35 |
Somalia |
|
Al Shabaab fighters carried out a hit-and-run attack against SNG forces' position in Ceymiska neighbourhood (Yaaqshiid District) in the night of 05/12. The two sides exchanged gunfire briefly after which the al Shabaab fighters withdrew. Casualties could not be established. |
| 5,795,355 |
3.85375 |
45.56744 |
Somalia |
|
Al Shabaab fighters carried out a hit and run attack on SNG/AMISOM forces base in the outskirts of Bulo Burte town in the evening of 5/12. The two sides exchanged gunfire for about 40 minutes after which al Shabaab withdrew. One AMISOM/Djiboutian soldier was confirmed to have been killed in the clashes. Casualties from the al Shabaab side could not be established. |
| 5,795,359 |
9.73771 |
47.06311 |
Somalia |
|
Two pastoralist groups from Habar-Jeclo/Ahmed Farax sub-clans exchange gunfire in Laas-Galool near Fadhi Gaab (36km SW of Ceel-Afwayn) in the morning of 05/12 following a dispute over the ownership of the village. Local elders and police from Ceel-Afweyn intervened and separated the two sides. Police also arrested four combatants. |
| 5,795,362 |
8.40635 |
48.48188 |
Somalia |
|
Puntland forces establish a base on the outskirts of Garoowe. |
| 5,795,366 |
8.40635 |
48.48188 |
Somalia |
|
Puntland army troops based in Tulo Raq (49km E of Laas Caanood) left for Garowe in protest against unpaid salaries in the in the morning of 05/12. The unit set up a temporary base in the outskirts of Garowe. |
| 5,795,370 |
3.11718 |
43.6469 |
Somalia |
|
A suicide bomber detonated his vest in Barwaqo teashop next to Dahabshiil office in Horseed neighbourhood in Baidoa in the afternoon of 05/12. Four minutes later, a VBIED (Toyota double-cabin), parked in front of an adjacent hotel was detonated. Police fired gunshots thinking the suspected al Shabaab operative conducting the explosions is among the people fleeing. The two teashops were popular among the residents of Baidoa who used to spend their evenings there. Bay regional police commander confirmed the death of 20 people (50+ injured), including the two suicide bombers, killed in the twin explosions and more than 30 others injured. The people killed in the attack include a security guard working for local security, journalists a man recently nominated as the deputy speaker of SW6 state. A man from Harin clan was reportedly arrested in the following security operation conducted by AMISOM/SNG for bailing out the suicide bomber and his vehicle after it was detained by police station few days ago. |
