| 5,796,358 |
1.44809 |
44.32775 |
Somalia |
|
Unidentified gunmen stopped a mini-bus and picked out two unarmed SNG soldiers in Mariin-Gubaay (48km NE of Baraawe) in the night of 05/01. The gunmen killed one soldier and injured the other. The two soldiers were from Buulo Mareer and were heading to Baraawe when the incident happened. The soldiers hid their guns prior to the journey as advised by the driver in fear of al Shabaab attacks. AMISOM/SNG forces arrested the mayor of Mariin-Gubaay village in connection with the incident. |
| 5,796,362 |
1.6584 |
44.57998 |
Somalia |
|
Unidentified gunmen shot and killed a SNG soldier in Gol-Weyn village (21km SW of Marka) in the evening of 05/01. The soldier reportedly received a phone call from a lady who claimed her house was attacked by a group of armed men. The soldier was killed as he arrived at the woman's house in response to the distressed call. The motive is currently unknown. The perpetrators escaped. |
| 5,796,366 |
2.06777 |
45.35 |
Somalia |
|
Al Shabaab fighters launched a hit and run attack against NISA base in Sarta Qabyada area (Yaaqshiid District) in the evening of 05/01. The fighting lasted for a few minutes after which the attackers withdrew. |
| 5,796,370 |
2.51856 |
44.97766 |
Somalia |
|
Two groups of SNG forces clashed in Bulo Aw Mudey village (8km SE of Wanla Weyn) in the afternoon of 05/01 over unknown reasons. No casualties were reported. |
| 5,796,374 |
3.0758 |
45.182 |
Somalia |
|
Al Shabaab fighters executed a Somali soldier in Gamboole village (40km W of Jowhar) in the afternoon of 05/01. The soldier was executed in a public firing squad. |
| 5,806,541 |
-34.03333 |
18.63333 |
South Africa |
|
Pipebombsdestroyed a house Thursday in the gang-infested Cape Flats townships, just a day after five funeral mourners were shot to death. |
| 5,796,383 |
4.13191 |
44.00447 |
Somalia |
|
SNG forces attacked al Shabaab fighters in the outskirts of Hunyaley/Lugay Weene (13km E of Xudur) in the afternoon of 05/01. Both sides engaged in a heavy fighting which lasted for about three hours after which al Shabaab fighters withdrew following reports of immediate reinforcement from AMISOM/ENDF forces based in Xudur. Reports indicate that 11 al Shabaab fighters were killed while 4 SNG forces were injured. One of the al Shabaab fighters killed in the attack - who hails from Rahanweyn/Luways sub clan - was said to be known for planning the hit and run attacks against SNG forces in the town. |
| 5,796,387 |
11.28366 |
49.1806 |
Somalia |
|
Heavy fighting has broken out between Al-Shabab forces and Puntland militias on the outskirts of the city of Boosaaso in north-eastern Somalia. The fighting started after Al-Shabaab mujahidin forces based in the Golis mountain range ambushed a convoy of Puntland and American soldiers. News sources learned that most of the fighting is taking place in an area called Karin Hagar-wade near Galgala. Injuries/causalities not known. This was an ongoing battle at the time the source provided its report. |
| 5,796,391 |
2.06777 |
45.35 |
Somalia |
|
A RCIED targeted SNG police vehicle passing in Ceymiska neighbourhood (Yaaqshiid District) in the afternoon of 05/01. The device reportedly missed the target. No casualties were reported. |
| 5,796,396 |
6.76924 |
47.43061 |
Somalia |
|
One killed, fourteen injured in a Galkacyo roadside blast. Perpetrators not known. Among the injured were Kenyan teachers. |
