| 5,795,876 |
2.04583 |
45.24306 |
Somalia |
|
Armed men this evening attacked Kaxda [Kahda] District governor's residence in Mogadishu, the Somali capital. The attacked residence is located near Kaxda District headquarters. A gun battle ensued between soldiers guarding the governor's home and the attackers. Two people - a soldier guarding the home and a female passerby - are known to have been killed in the exchange of gunfire. One soldier was also wounded in the attack. It was unclear if the attackers suffered any casualties. |
| 5,795,880 |
2.0735 |
45.28 |
Somalia |
|
Al Shabaab fighters conducted a hit-and-run attack against SNG forces in Gubta neighbourhood (Dayniile District) in the evening of 20/12. The two sides exchanged gunfire briefly after which the al Shabaab fighters withdrew. Casualties from both sides could not be established. |
| 5,795,884 |
4.5109 |
44.8165 |
Somalia |
|
Al Shabaab fighters carried out an ambush against a convoy of SNG forces returning from Buq-Goosaar village (50km SW of Beled Weyne) in the night of 20/12. Three SNG soldiers were killed and seven others were injured during the ambush and subsequent armed clash. Casualties from al Shabaab side could not be established. |
| 5,795,888 |
8.40635 |
48.48188 |
Somalia |
|
Judges, prosecutors and other staff of Puntland judiciary went on strike over unpaid salaries on 20/12. The staff reportedly asked Puntland leaders to look into the matter. The source alluded to a demonstration by the strikers. |
| 5,795,892 |
9.97067 |
46.70108 |
Somalia |
|
Group of youths armed with sticks and stones attacked a residential house in Huluul (57km W of Ceel-Afweyn) on 20/12 where Wadani (opposition) Party was holding a ceremony for the opening a new office. Police arrived and stopped the ceremony. They also arrested four youth who were part of the group that the attacked the venue. |
| 5,795,896 |
8.40635 |
48.48188 |
Somalia |
|
Police open fire on a group of youths who disrupted a wedding at a IDP camp. The nature of the disruption is not clear; it is unknown if the youths were armed. Six injuries reported. |
| 5,795,900 |
2.04045 |
45.36 |
Somalia |
|
Two groups of SNG forces-NISA and the guards of Banaadir regional governor-clashed at Liido Beach (Cabducasiis District) in the evening of 21/12 after suspecting each other. One soldier from NISA was killed while three others were injured. |
| 5,915,813 |
2.4167 |
32.7833 |
Uganda |
|
16 children and a catholic priest abducted by LRA |
| 5,795,904 |
2.0735 |
45.28 |
Somalia |
|
Al Shabaab fighters launched a hit and run attack against SNG forces in Gubta neighbourhood (Dayniile District) in the night of 21/12. The two sides exchanged gunfire briefly after which al Shabaab fighters withdrew. No casualties were reported. |
| 5,795,908 |
2.09955 |
45.16352 |
Somalia |
|
Unidentified men armed with pistols shot and killed a SNG soldier in Lafoole (Afgooye District) in the evening of 21/12. The reason behind the killing of the soldier remains unknown. The perpetrators managed to escape. |
