| 5,796,996 |
4.18374 |
43.99583 |
Somalia |
|
SNG forces in Xudur attacked al Shabaab fighters in Doonfuul/Dhanfaruur Villages (13kms NE of Xudur) in the morning of 27/01. Two al Shabaab fighters were killed in the clash. SNG casualties could not establish. |
| 5,806,781 |
-29.75105 |
30.96204 |
South Africa |
|
On Thursday morning, Mandlenkosi Cebekhulu was shot dead at KwaMashu's L-section |
| 5,797,000 |
6.76924 |
47.43061 |
Somalia |
|
Puntland police exchanged gunfire with militiamen from Majeerteen/Reer Biciidyahan in the vicinity of governor's office in the morning of 27/01. The incident happened after the local militia tried to block the municipal council from demolishing buildings in the area as part of the town plan project. The police reportedly left the area after being ordered by their commander. The heavily armed militias are still in control of the area. No casualties were reported. Further reports suggest that clan elders from Biciidyahan have stepped in to solve the issue in a peaceful way. |
| 5,797,004 |
-0.1302 |
42.57433 |
Somalia |
|
A RCIED targeted an AMISOM (KDF) food supply convoy in Yoontoy Yare Village (27km N of Kismaayo) in the morning of 27/01. There are no reports of casualties or damages and the convoy continued with its journey. |
| 5,797,008 |
11.28366 |
49.1806 |
Somalia |
|
Puntland soldiers protest at Bosasso palace over pay delays. Date not clear, source dated 27/01. |
| 5,797,011 |
2.05492 |
45.33 |
Somalia |
|
The former al Shabaab intelligence chief, Zakariye Ismail Hirsi, told reporters inside the Ministry of Information that he was no longer a member of the al Shabaab and had denounced violence as a means of resolving conflict. Zakariye had a three million USD on his head under the US State Department's Reward for Justice programme. Some analysts say Hersi defected because he feared for his life because of friction with colleagues loyal to Ahmed Godane. |
| 5,797,015 |
3.28633 |
43.4773 |
Somalia |
|
Al Shabaab fighters arrested more than 30 people and detained them in Kerow Malaaq Village (26km NW of Baidoa) in the morning of 27/01 for reportedly failing to pay Zakat money. Most of the detainees are elders who arrested from Ali Mumin Village (20km SW of Baidoa) and other nearby villages. |
| 5,797,019 |
2.04803 |
45.32 |
Somalia |
|
Unidentified gunmen shot and injured a man near Baar-Ubax Junction (Hawl-Wadaag District) in the night of 27/01. The motive is unknown. The perpetrators escaped. |
| 5,797,023 |
3.31817 |
43.47315 |
Somalia |
|
Al Shabaab have captured 43 civilians from Gof Gadud and are holding them for ransom. The militants attacked the village in military vehicles and took mostly farmers and pastoralists as hostages. The date of the raid is not known, source dated 27/01. |
| 5,797,027 |
-0.1302 |
42.57433 |
Somalia |
|
Al Shabaab fighters attacked a Jubaland forces' base in Yoontoy Yare Village (27km N of Kismaayo) in the morning of 28/01. The two sides exchanged heavy gunfire for about 30 minutes after which the al Shabaab fighters withdrew. A witness claims six SNG s |
