ArmedConflictLocation List

Id Latitude Longitude Country Geo Name Id Description
5,795,953 3.91113 43.82058 Somalia SNG forces on security patrol clashed with Al Shabaab fighters in Doondardiir village (25km SW of Xudur) in the afternoon of 22/12. The two sides exchanged RPGs and other small fire arms for 30 minutes after which the al Shabaab fighters withdrew. SNG forces return back to their base in Xudur. One al Shabaab fighter was killed while another one was injured.
5,795,956 2.78088 45.49682 Somalia Hundreds of residents of Jowhar stage d a peaceful rally in the morning of 22/12 in support of SNG newly appointed Prime Minister Omar Abdirashid Ali Sharmarke.
5,795,960 8.56731 47.64382 Somalia Puntland Darawish forces based in (Tuka-Raq 49km E of Garowe) went on strike over unpaid salaries on 20/14. The forces reportedly asked Puntland government to look into the matter. The sources alludes that the strikers demonstrated in protest.
5,795,964 2.9362 45.79202 Somalia Al Shabaab fighters publicly executed a civilian man in Biyo Cadde village (46 NE of Jowhar) in the evening of 22/12. Reports indicate that the victim was accused of been spy for SNG forces in the region.
5,795,969 1.1132 44.0297 Somalia Al Shabaab fighters launched a hit and run attack against SNG/AMISOM forces position in Baraawe in the night of 23/12. Reports indicate that the clash lasted more than an hour after which the attackers withdrew. Casualties from both sides could not be established.
5,795,973 2.04555 45.34 Somalia Armed men dressed in SNG military uniforms (unclear if perpetrators were legitimate soldiers) opened gunfire at a SNG forces' vehicle in the vicinity of Daljirka Dahsoon Junction (Bondheere District) in the afternoon of 23/12. The reason behind the shooting is unclear. One soldier was killed in the attack. The perpetrators escaped.
5,795,977 2.06516 45.39 Somalia Unidentified men armed with pistols shot and killed a SNG soldier near Karaan Police station (Karaan District) in the night of 23/12 and immediately escaped.
5,795,981 2.0864 45.0711 Somalia Al Shabaab fighters launched a hit-and-run attack against SNG forces in Labada Dhagax in the vicinity Cabdow Dibile Village (8km SW of Afgooye) in the evening of 23/12. The two sides exchanged gunfire briefly after which the al Shabaab fighters withdrew. No casualties were reported.
5,795,989 2.51856 44.97766 Somalia Two groups of SNG forces hailing from Rahanweyn (Shanta Caleemo and Erdo sub-clans) clashed over unknown reasons in Bulo Adow Mudey village (13km SE of Wanla weyn) in the morning of 23/12. No casualties were reported.
5,795,993 3.328 42.21988 Somalia Al Shabaab fighters beheaded two SNG soldiers in Raas Qode village (10km E of Garbahareey) in the morning of 23/12. The beheaded soldiers were reportedly brothers who were visiting their families in the village.