ArmedConflictLocation List

Id Latitude Longitude Country Geo Name Id Description
5,795,912 2.15 45.116 Somalia A pro-al Shabaab source claims several explosions occurred in Afgooye, killing at least five soldiers. The attack has not been confirmed by the military.
5,795,916 2.78088 45.49682 Somalia A hand grenade attack in Hanti-Wadaag neighbourhood in Jowhar in the evening of 21/12 against SNG forces. It is not know if there were any causalities resulting from the blast.
5,795,921 6.76924 47.43061 Somalia A RCIED targeted the vehicle of Puntland's deputy governor of Mudug Region, Farhan Ali Hirsi, near Galkacyo North police station in the morning of 21/12. The governor suffered minor injuries and is being treated in Galkacyo General Hospital. Puntland security forces launched a security operation in the area after the blast. It remains unclear whether they have made any arrest.
5,795,925 2.78088 45.49682 Somalia SNG forces conducted a security operation in Hanti-Wadaag neighbourhood in Jowhar in the evening of 21/12 following a hand grenade attack. Eight people were reportedly arrested in the operation.
5,795,929 -0.1302 42.57433 Somalia Al Shabaab fighters carried out a hit-and-run attack against Jubaland forces in Yoontoy Village (20km E of Kismaayo) in the morning of 22/12. The two sides exchanged gunfire for 30 minutes after which the al Shabaab fighters withdrew. Two combatants were injured.
5,795,933 0.5172 42.071 Somalia Al Shabaab fighters launched a hit and run attack against Jubaland forces based in the northern part of Afmadow town in the evening of 22/12. The two sides exchange gunfire for about 20 minutes after which the attackers withdrew. No casualties were reported.
5,795,937 1.80873 44.79943 Somalia Armed Militias from Biimaal and Habar-Gedir clashed in the vicinity of Ceel Wareegow village (17km SW of Marka) in the morning of 22/12. Reports indicate that the Habar-Gedir militias initiated the clash that lasted for about 30 minutes. Casualties could not be established.
5,795,941 2.06777 45.35 Somalia Al Shabaab fighters launched a hit and run attack against NISA forces position in Sarta Qabyada neighbourhood (Yaaqshiid District) in the night of 22/12. The two sides briefly exchanged gunfire after which the attackers withdrew. Casualties could not be established.
5,795,945 2.09955 45.16352 Somalia Al Shabaab fighters launched a hit and run attack against SNG forces position in Lafoole settlement (7km SE of Afgooye) in the night of 22/12. The two sides exchanged gunfire for about 15 minutes after which the attackers withdrew. No casualties were reported.
5,795,949 2.71437 44.50902 Somalia Two groups of SNG forces clashed in Leego village (48km SE of Buur Hakaba) in the morning of 22/12 for unknown reason. One soldier was killed while three others were injured.