ArmedConflictLocation List

Id Latitude Longitude Country Geo Name Id Description
5,797,438 2.0735 45.28 Somalia Two al Shabaab operatives tried to kill one of the SNG police men guarding workers installing solar-powered street lights in Radarka neighbourhood (Dayniile District) in the morning of 10/02. However, the pistol of the would-be assassin malfunctioned and the policeman responded quickly by shooting him dead. The other al Shabaab operative tried to escape but was chased by the police and arrested.
5,797,442 2.09955 45.16352 Somalia Al Shabaab fighters launched a hit-and-run attack against AMISOM base in Lafoole area (6km SE of Afgooye) in the night of 10/02. The two sides exchanged gunfire for fifteen minutes after which the al Shabaab fighters withdrew. Casualties are unknown.
5,797,446 9.74503 45.63403 Somalia Habar Jeclo and Abdalla Arab clan militias clashed in Booraamo Village (26km N of Burao) on 10/02. The fighting was reportedly initiated by the Habar Jeclo militia after Abdalla Arab clan started re-digging water reservoirs in Diriye Guleed Village (6km from the scene of fighting). SPU police were deployed in the area who separated the two sides and later dispersed them. Two combatants were reportedly injured.
5,797,451 9.93869 43.18392 Somalia Militiamen loyal to Sultan Wabar (the rebel traditional leader) attacked Somaliland forces near Qulujeed Village (Borama District) in the morning of 10/02. The two sides exchanged heavy gunfire for about 20 minutes after the militias withdrew. One Somaliland soldier was injured. Somaliland forces reportedly captured one militiaman.
5,797,455 5.30825 45.87737 Somalia Heavily armed ASWJ fighters attacked SNG forces in Guri Ceel in the morning of 10/2. The two sides engaged in a fierce fighting that went on for about three hours after which the ASWJ fighters took over control of the town. More than 15 people were killed and 30 others wounded. SNG forces moved to the direction of Dhusamareeb
5,797,459 2.87123 43.00434 Somalia On the first of two attacks, Al Shabaab opens fire at a non-operational airfield in Qansadheer. It is not clear if anyone was present at the complex at the time of the attack. The following day, the group launched a similar attack.
5,797,463 4.04413 44.05973 Somalia Al Shabaab fighters opened fire at a crowd watching a traditional dance being staged by nomads in Busley Village (22km SE of Xudur) in the afternoon of 10/02. Two civilians were killed by the shooting. The al Shabaab fighters dispersed the rest by firing in the air.
5,797,467 10.07 50.18 Somalia The dead bodies of two beheaded men were found in Af-Urur Village (40Km SW of Bossaso) in the morning of 10/02. Reports indicate the men were executed by al Shabaab fighters after suspecting them of having links with Puntland government.
5,797,471 1.1132 44.0297 Somalia At least ten Al-Shabaab militants were killed and scores of others injured early 11/02 in heavy fighting between AMISOM forces and the Al- Qaida affiliated militant group in southern Somalia's Barawe town.
5,797,475 2.06777 45.35 Somalia Al Shabaab fighters launched a hit-and-run attack against SNG forces based in Ceymiska neighbourhood (Yaaqshiid District) in the night of 11/02. After a brief exchange of gunfire, the al Shabaab fighters withdrew. Casualties could not be established.