| 5,796,800 |
2.6746 |
45.5091 |
Somalia |
|
Two clan militias hailing from Jareer Weyne/Shidle sub-clan clashed in Gaashaanle village (40km NE of Balcad) in the afternoon of 19/01 following a dispute over the ownership of a farmland. One combatant was so far killed. Jowhar District Police Commissioner stated they will soon send troops and elders to end the hostilities in the village. |
| 5,796,805 |
2.09048 |
45.17662 |
Somalia |
|
A RCIED targeted the vehicle of Afgooye Mayor near Xaawo-Cabdi settlement (9km SE of Afgooye) in the morning of 19/01. Three men including the mayor were killed while two SNG soldiers were injured. SNG soldiers reportedly opened fire after the blast. The perpetrators escaped. Al Shabaab later claimed responsibility. |
| 5,796,808 |
9.74503 |
45.63403 |
Somalia |
|
About a hundred IDPs staged a peaceful demonstration in Burco airstrip area against the Minister of Civil Aviation on 19/01. The demonstrators were complaining about an order from the minister to remove IDPs from the airstrip land. They appealed to the Somaliland president for intervention. |
| 5,796,812 |
9.93869 |
43.18392 |
Somalia |
|
Some of the residents in Borama held a demonstration in the central market to show support for Suldan Waber, the traditional leader turned rebel and demanded Somaliland forces to leave Borama and Gurijeed. Somaliland police shot in the air to disperse the crowd and arrested 14 teenagers for participating in the demonstration. No casualties were reported. |
| 5,796,816 |
10.43959 |
45.01432 |
Somalia |
|
Berbera local authority with the support of Somaliland police conducted operations to demolish illegal kiosks along the main road in Berbera. Kiosk owners demonstrated in front of the local authority office. Police arrived at the scene and dispersed the demonstrators. |
| 5,796,820 |
2.05492 |
45.33 |
Somalia |
|
Three unidentified men armed with pistols shot and killed a civilian man and injured another one in Cabdalla iyo Cawareerre neighbourhood (Wardhiigley District) in the evening of 19/01. The victim had a small studio shop and was busy with it when the incident happened. The perpetrators escaped. |
| 5,796,824 |
2.06777 |
45.35 |
Somalia |
|
Al Shabaab fighters launched a hit-and-run attack against SNG forces based in former Pasta Factory (Yaaqshiid District) in the night of 20/01. Both sides exchanged gunfire for about 30 minutes. Casualties are unknown. |
| 5,796,828 |
2.0735 |
45.28 |
Somalia |
|
Al Shabaab fighters launched a hit-and-run attack against NISA checkpoint in Gubta neighbourhood (Dayniile District) in the night of 20/01. Both sides exchanged gunfire for few minutes after which the attackers were overwhelmed. Casualties could not be established. |
| 5,796,832 |
4.0806 |
45.8621 |
Somalia |
|
Heavy fighting broke out between Dir and Xawadle clan militias in Deefoow village (30km NW of Beled Weyne) in the early morning of 20/01. At least five combatants were killed and 10 others injured. Xoday Weegle settlement which lies south eastern of Deefoow village was also set on fire. The fighting broke out when heavily armed Dir militia crossed the border from Ethiopia. The conflict follows a history of deadly fighting between the two clans in the village. |
| 5,796,835 |
3.11718 |
43.6469 |
Somalia |
|
Residents protest against French magazine Charlie Hebdo for publishing a caricature of prophet Muhammad. |
