| 5,795,750 |
9.7807 |
49.73008 |
Somalia |
|
Two Majeerteen sub-clans militias (Ugaar Saleeban and Ali Saleeban) clashed following an escalated dispute over camels stolen in Rako Village (77 km NE of Qardho) in the afternoon of 15/12. Four militias-three Ugaar Saleeban and one Ali Saleeban-were killed and five combatants were injured in the clash. The fighting caused tension in the village. |
| 5,795,755 |
8.24244 |
47.22558 |
Somalia |
|
Gunmen believed to be from Dhulbahante/Qayaad sub-clan opened fire at a private vehicle in Waqderi (15km S of Laas Caanood) on 15/12, killing a man from Dhulbahante/Bahararsame and injuring four others. The attack was a revenge killing between the two Dhulbahante sub-clans. The vehicle had left Laas Caanood and was heading to Saalax Dheer Village (59km S of Laas Caanood) when the incident happened. Bahararsame gunmen went on revenge mission immediately and killed a man from Qayaad sub-clan and injured another in Geel-Booba near Kalabaydh (30km S of Laas Caanood). |
| 5,795,760 |
8.47358 |
47.35441 |
Somalia |
|
Gunmen believed to be from Dhulbahante/Qayaad sub-clan opened fire at a private vehicle in Waqderi (15km S of Laas Caanood) on 15/12, killing a man from Dhulbahante/Bahararsame and injuring four others. The attack was a revenge killing between the two Dhulbahante sub-clans. The vehicle had left Laas Caanood and was heading to Saalax Dheer Village (59km S of Laas Caanood) when the incident happened. Bahararsame gunmen went on revenge mission immediately and killed a man from Qayaad sub-clan and injured another in Geel-Booba near Kalabaydh (30km S of Laas Caanood). |
| 5,795,764 |
0.30463 |
41.43938 |
Somalia |
|
Al Shabaab fighters launched a hit-and-run attack against AMISOM (KDF) in Tabta Village (75km SW of Afmadow) in the night of 16/12. The two sides exchanged gunfire for about 30 minutes after which the al Shabaab fighters withdrew. No casualties reported. |
| 5,795,768 |
1.71305 |
44.76388 |
Somalia |
|
Amisom [African Union Mission in Somalia] troops killed one civilian and wounded three others in the town of Marka [southern Somalia] after being attacked by unidentified persons with a hand grenade. |
| 5,795,772 |
2.8936 |
43.46664 |
Somalia |
|
Gelidle and Luwaays clan militias clashed in villages near Manaas Village (35km SW of Baidoa) in the afternoon of 16/12. The two sides engaged in a sporadic gun battle. Reports indicate 5-6 pastoralists were killed after they were hit by stray bullets. Luwaays militias burned down Jameeco Furid Village belonging to Gelidle during the clashes. |
| 5,795,776 |
3.38342 |
45.59693 |
Somalia |
|
Al Shabaab fighters ambushed SNG forces escorting a food convoy in Xara Lugoole (15km S of Jalalaqsi) in the night of 16/12. The two sides exchanged gunfire for an hour after which the al Shabaab fighters withdrew. Casualties are unknown. |
| 5,795,781 |
3.85194 |
45.56512 |
Somalia |
|
Al Shabaab fighters conducted a hit-and-run attack against AMISOM/SNG forces based at the western part of Bulo Burte in the evening of 16/12. The two side exchanged small arms fire briefly after which the al Shabaab fighters withdrew. No casualties from fighting reported, however five civilians have starved to death due to an ongoing al Shabaab blockade of the town. |
| 5,795,785 |
1.1132 |
44.0297 |
Somalia |
|
A RCIED targeted a SNG vehicle in Baraawe in the morning of 16/12. The vehicle was reportedly carrying a SNG military officer when the incident happened. The commander was unhurt but his two body guards were injured. |
| 5,795,789 |
1.71305 |
44.76388 |
Somalia |
|
Amisom [African Union Mission in Somalia] troops killed one civilian and wounded three others in the town of Marka [southern Somalia] after being attacked by unidentified persons with a hand grenade. In addition to this violence, AMISOM are believed to responsible for civilian deaths in Marka several days prior. |
