| 5,796,839 |
3.2829 |
43.5952 |
Somalia |
|
Suspected al Shabaab fighters abducted a civilian man from his house in Koban village (21km SE of Qansax-Dheere) in the morning of 20/01. The victim is allegedly accused of collaborating with the SNG forces in Qansax Dheere. He was taken to an al Shabaab base in Idale (60km SW of Baidoa) and his fate is currently unknown. |
| 5,916,259 |
2.5944 |
31.9633 |
Uganda |
|
Soldier killed during rebel attack on IDP camp |
| 5,796,847 |
4.0182 |
44.51275 |
Somalia |
|
SNG forces based in Tayeeglow attacked al Shabaab fighters in Buulo Jadiid Village (20km W of Tayeeglow) region in the morning of 21/01. The two sides engaged in a heavy fighting that lasted close to an hour after which the SNG forces were forced to withdraw. Three SNG soldiers were killed and seven others wounded. Reports indicate that three guns belonging to SNG forces were seized by the al Shabaab fighters. Al Shabaab fighters casualties could not be established. |
| 5,796,851 |
4.0806 |
45.8621 |
Somalia |
|
Heavy fighting between Dir and Xawadle clan militias resumed in areas near Deefow village (30km NW of Beled Weyne) on 21/01. At least 25 combatants were killed and more than 50 others injured during two days of armed clashes, five of which occurred the previous day. Both sides used heavy weapons and are receiving reinforcements from their clan militias. |
| 5,796,855 |
4.12303 |
43.89012 |
Somalia |
|
Al Shabaab fighters fired shots from distance to SNG forces position in Xudur town in the morning of 21/01. SNG forces did not respond and al Shabaab fighters withdrew. No casualties were reported. |
| 5,796,859 |
4.23805 |
47.73057 |
Somalia |
|
Al Shabaab fighters ambushed AMISOM (ENDF) convoy in Ceel Lahelay Village (20km NW of Ceel Buur) in the evening of 21/01. The two sides exchanged in gunfire for about 30 minutes after which attackers withdrew. Casualties are unknown. The convoy left Dhusamareeb and was heading to Ceel Buur when they got ambushed. ENDF/SNG forces conducted a joint security operation the following morning in the village and arrested a number of people they suspected of links with al Shabaab. |
| 5,796,863 |
7.05899 |
47.48927 |
Somalia |
|
Puntland security forces clashed with armed militiamen hailing from Majerteen/Reer Biciidyahan sub-clan that who re-erected an illegal road-block in Cagaaran/Abaray (30 km N of Galkacyo) on the road between Galkacyo and Bacaadweyn in the morning of 21/01. One clan militiaman was reportedly killed in the clash while two others were injured. The forces arrested two others and reportedly managed to dismantle the illegal road-block. |
| 5,796,867 |
8.47389 |
46.29056 |
Somalia |
|
Dhulbahante men numbering 10 stabbed and seriously injured a man hailing from Habar Jeclo near Maygaagle Village in Buuhoodle District on 21/01. The incident happened after the man declined to disclose his sub-clan. The perpetrators also seized an AK-47 rifle from the victim. |
| 5,796,871 |
-0.36029 |
42.54626 |
Somalia |
|
A RCIED targeting a security vehicle exploded in Umburtori section of Fanoole neighbourhood in Kismayo in the morning of 21/01. No casualties were reported. |
| 5,796,874 |
4.75 |
45.2 |
Somalia |
|
A demonstration in protest against reports that Ethiopian Liyuu Police is taking part in the ongoing clashes between Hawadle and Dir militias in Defow Village (30km NW of Beled) took place in Beled Weyne on 21-22. The demonstration, which took place at night, was sparked after large number of the Liyuu police crossed the border to back the Dir militias. |
