5,797,640 |
1.92328 |
45.10225 |
Somalia |
|
Al Shabaab fighters launched a hit-and-run attack against AMISOM forces based in Ceelasha Biyaaha (12km SE of Afgooye) in the night of 17/02. The fighting lasted for about fifteen minutes after which the al Shabaab fighters withdrew. Casualties are unknown. |
5,797,644 |
8.58032 |
46.40182 |
Somalia |
|
Somaliland forces attacked Khatumo forces in the vicinity of Horufadhi village (39km N of Buuhoodle) on 17/02. Somaliland forces withdrew from Horufadhi and Qorilugud army bases after the clash. Reports indicate that the clash followed after Khatumo ministers visited at Ceegaag and Horufadhi villages while deploying troops and also to mobilize the locals against Somaliland at the mentioned villages. Unspecified number of soldiers from both sides where reportedly injured. |
5,797,647 |
2.08438 |
45.39 |
Somalia |
|
Unidentified attackers threw a hand grenade against a NISA outpost in the vicinity of S company area, near the Livestock Market (Heliwa District) in the evening of 17/02. The perpetrators escaped. No casualties were reported. |
5,797,651 |
10.9791 |
49.1676 |
Somalia |
|
A RCIED targeted Puntland military convoy heading to Galgala while passing in Sugure village (34km S of Bossaso) in the evening of 17/02. Two Puntland soldiers were injured while a battle wagon was damaged by the explosion. No exchange of gunfire was reported. |
5,797,655 |
-0.36029 |
42.54626 |
Somalia |
|
Suspected al Shabaab fighters shot and killed a truck driver and a conductor in Yaaqraar village (30km W Kismaayo) in the morning of 17/02. Reports indicate that the driver use to be a Jubaland soldier before he joined charcoal transporting business. |
5,797,659 |
4.75 |
45.2 |
Somalia |
|
Unidentified men armed with pistols shot and killed a well-known businessman named as "Haji Qurow" and his guard in Hawl-Wadaag neighbourhood (Beled Weyne) in the morning of 17/02. The motive behind the killing is currently unknown. The perpetrators escaped. |
5,797,663 |
10.46304 |
47.23839 |
Somalia |
|
Militiamen from Habar-Jeclo/Baho sub-clan opened fire on a delegation, among them former and newly appointed governors of Sanaag region in Ceel-Dhadhaable (19km SW of Ceerigaabo) in the afternoon of 17/2. Reports indicate that the delegation were on a mission to reconcile between two sub-clans of Habar-Yunis/Mohamud Hamud in Ceeryaan village (25km NE of Ceel-Afweyn) when the incident happened. |
5,797,667 |
-0.36029 |
42.54626 |
Somalia |
|
Al Shabaab fighters briefly attacked AMISOM/KDF based at Kismayo airport. Causalities not known. |
5,797,672 |
2.04803 |
45.32 |
Somalia |
|
Unidentified attackers in a vehicle opened fire against a tax collector near Baar Ubah (Hawl-Wadaag District) in the morning of 18/02. SNG soldiers in the area responded to the incident and exchanged gunfire with the attackers. Reports indicate that the perpetrators escaped leaving behind the vehicle they were using on the way and later SNG soldier recovered it. The targeted tax collector sustained minor injuries. |
5,797,676 |
2.62947 |
44.69768 |
Somalia |
|
Al Shabaab fighters attacked SNG soldiers in Yaaq Bari Weyne (22km W of Wanla Weyn) on 18/02. Causalities not known. |