| 5,798,141 |
8.24244 |
47.22558 |
Somalia |
|
More than a hundred people staged a violent demonstration in Kalabaydh village (30km S of Laas Caanood) on 08/03. The demonstration was aimed at showing support to the recent SNG decision to halt its talks with Somaliland administration. The protestors burned tires and marched along the streets chanting anti-Somaliland and Somali unity slogans. Somaliland forces arrived at the scene and shot in the air to disperse the protesters. The security forces arrested two people believed to have organized the demonstration. |
| 5,798,146 |
8.47358 |
47.35441 |
Somalia |
|
Pro-Khatumo Dhulbahante locals staged a peaceful demonstration in Laas Caanood on 08/03. The demonstration was meant to show support to SNG decision to halt talks with Somaliland administration. The protesters marched along the streets of the town chanting anti-Somaliland and Somali unity slogans. Somaliland police arrived at the scene and shot in the air to disperse the demonstrators. |
| 5,798,150 |
2.02053 |
45.28967 |
Somalia |
|
Unidentified men armed with pistols shot and killed civilian man in Suuq Weyne Market area ,Wadajir (Medina) District in the morning of 08/03. The reason for the killing is unknown and the perpetrator escaped. |
| 5,798,154 |
3.1939 |
46.44461 |
Somalia |
|
SNG forces in Cadale launched an attack against a group of al Shabaab fighters mobilizing in Cali Gaudud Village (48km NE of Cadale) in the night of 09/03. After a brief armed clash, the al Shabaab fighters withdrew. SNG forces seized weapons during the clash. Three al Shabaab fighters were reportedly killed in the clash. SNG forces later reported they have taken over the town. |
| 5,798,158 |
-0.36029 |
42.54626 |
Somalia |
|
Two Jubaland soldiers were killed and a civilian driver injured in a hit-and-run attack by al Shabaab in Lababirod area (15km SW of Kismayo) in the morning of 09/03. Jubaland forces were guarding a Khat consignment that was supposed to be taken to Kismayo town when the attack happened. |
| 5,798,162 |
2.0462 |
45.33407 |
Somalia |
|
Unidentified men armed with pistols shot and injured a SNG policeman in Sarkuusta neighbourhood (Hodan District) in the evening of 09/03. The motive is unknown and the perpetrators escaped before SNG forces arrived at the scene. The injured policeman was taken to hospital for treatment. |
| 5,798,166 |
2.25241 |
44.69053 |
Somalia |
|
Two groups of al Shabaab fighters clashed in Tortoorow Village (49km W of Afgooye) in 09/03. Initial reports suggest that the fighting is related to a rift between the Amiir of al Shabaav, Ahmed Omar Abu-Ubeyda and his deputy, Mahad Karataay, who is also the commander of Amniyaat (intelligence unit) over whether al Shabaab should join ASIL or remains with Al-Qaeda. The two groups had in the past clashed in Jilib (Middle Juba Region) over the same issue. Causalities not known. |
| 5,798,170 |
2.80488 |
44.08205 |
Somalia |
|
Two groups of SNG soldiers exchanged gunfire near the livestock market in Buur Hakaba in the morning of 09/03. The shooting reportedly started after the two groups had a dispute over sharing money collected from a checkpoint in the town. A civilian bystander (man) was killed and a woman was seriously injured by a stray bullet. The woman was admitted to Buur Hakaba hospital for treatment and later succumbed to her injuries. The two victims reportedly arrived in a passenger truck from a nearby village at the time of the incident. |
| 5,798,173 |
8.2516 |
46.31572 |
Somalia |
|
More than hundred people staged a peaceful demonstration in Xamar Lagu Xidh Village (32km E of Buuhoodle) on 09/03. The demonstration was aimed to express their support to the decisions taken by the SNG in suspending talks with Somaliland. The protesters marched along the main street in the village chanting anti-Somaliland and pro-Somalia slogans. The demo was organized by the Khatumo officials. |
| 5,798,176 |
8.56731 |
47.64382 |
Somalia |
|
More than hundred people staged a peaceful demonstration in Tuka-Raq (48km E of Laas Caanood) on 09/03. The demonstration was aimed to express their support to the decisions taken by the SNG in suspending talks with Somaliland. The protesters marched along the streets chanting anti-Somaliland and pro-Somalia slogans. |
