ArmedConflictLocation List

Id Latitude Longitude Country Geo Name Id Description
5,796,237 -0.1302 42.57433 Somalia Al Shabaab and AMISOM-Kenya clash in Yoontoy Yarey, causalities not known. The fighting started when Al-Shabaab fighters launched an attack against Kenyan troops convoy in the area.
5,796,242 3.59038 45.55978 Somalia Al Shabaab fighters carried out an ambush against AMISOM/SNG forces near Buur Weyn village (29km S of Buulo Burte) in the morning of 01/01. The ambush followed by exchange of gunfire between the two sides. The allied forces were escorting convoy of vehicles transporting food aid from Jalalaqsi to Buulo Burte when the ambush happened. One al Shabab fighter was reportedly killed.
5,796,246 4.12303 43.89012 Somalia Al Shabaab fighters launched a hit and run attack against SNG forces based in Xudur on 10/01. The two sides briefly clash after which the al Shabaab fighters withdrew. No casualties were reported.
5,796,250 -1.63754 41.58771 Somalia Al Shabaab fighters carried out a hit and run attack against KDF convoy heading to a water point near Raas Kambooni village (78kms SW of Badhaadhe) in the morning of 02/01. Both sides exchanged gunfire which lasted for a few minutes after which al Shabaab fighters withdrew. Three AMISOM-KDF soldiers were reportedly injured. Casualties from al Shabaab side could not be established.
5,796,254 2.0095 45.25 Somalia Unidentified attackers hurled a hand grenade at SNG soldiers chewing Khat in a private residence in Xoosh area (Dharkenley District) in the night of 02/01. The soldiers opened fire after the blast. No casualties were reported. The perpetrators escaped.
5,796,258 3.11718 43.6469 Somalia Al Shabaab attacks a government base in Baidoa - six soldiers, one civilian dead.
5,796,262 3.31817 43.47315 Somalia Al Shabaab fighters carried out a hit and run attack against SNG forces in Goof Gaduud village (25km SW of Baidoa) in the midnight of 02/01. Both sides exchanged gunfire briefly after which al Shabaab fighters withdrew. Two al Shabaab fighters were injured in the attack. No other casualties were reported.
5,796,266 2.0462 45.33407 Somalia A vehicle attached with IED exploded in Taleex neighbourhood (Hodan District) in the afternoon of 02/01. The driver died in the explosion. The victim was a local businessman who used to sell airline tickets. The motive behind the attack is currently unknown.
5,796,270 2.06777 45.35 Somalia An RCIED explosion targeted AMISOM convoy passing Ceymiska neighbourhood (Yaaqshiid District) in the afternoon of 02/01. The explosion reportedly missed the vehicle and no casualties were reported. The perpetrators escaped.
5,796,275 6.76924 47.43061 Somalia A RCIED targeted a vehicle belonging to Yamayska International School in Garsoor neighbourhood (Galkacyo North) in the morning of 02/01. The device which was planted at the front gate of the school targeted Kenyan teachers in the school. One security guard was killed while four others among them two Kenyan teachers were injured. The perpetrators escaped.