| 5,798,430 |
2.04555 |
45.34 |
Somalia |
|
Hundreds of local residents took to the streets in Daljirka neighbourhood (Boondheere District) in the morning of 17/03, calling the Italian oil company (ENI) to leave the country. The protesters carried placards and banners with slogans such as 'Italy stop stealing our resources'. They also condemned the illegal fishing by foreign vessels in Somali territorial waters. The demonstration was organized by Somali Students Union. |
| 5,798,434 |
9.93869 |
43.18392 |
Somalia |
|
Football rioters throw stones at police in Borama, police open fire and arrest five. No injuries reported. |
| 5,798,438 |
2.0095 |
45.25 |
Somalia |
|
Unidentified men armed with pistols shot and killed a civilian near Suuq Boocle neighbourhood (Dharkenley District) in the morning of 17/03. Some sources suggest that the victim had close connections with the district authority while others suggest that she used to be a soldier. The perpetrators escaped. Elsewhere in dharkenley, unidentified gunmen shoot and kill an elderly woman. |
| 5,798,443 |
8.11943 |
47.75709 |
Somalia |
|
A gunmen from Dhulbahante/Baharsame sub clan reportedly shot and killed a man from Majerteen in the area of Karin Gorfood village (59km SE of Laas Caanood) on 17/03 following a previous avenge killing between the two local clans. The perpetrator reportedly escaped. |
| 5,798,447 |
1.1132 |
44.0297 |
Somalia |
|
SNG forces carried out an attack against al Shabaab fighters who occupied a location where SWIA wants to construct a new airstrip in the outskirts of Baraawe in the morning of 18/03. Both sides exchanged gunfire fire for almost one hour and thirty minutes after which al Shabaab fighters were overwhelmed. SNG forces reached al Shabaab point of command and recovered large quantity of ammunition, RPGs, AK-47 rifles, hand grenades, etc. Two al Shabaab fighters were confirmed to have been killed while three others were captured. |
| 5,798,451 |
2.51856 |
44.97766 |
Somalia |
|
A brief intra-SNG forces clash broke out in Bulo Aw Mudey (8km SE of Wanla Weyn) in the afternoon of 18/03. Causalities unknown. The motive is said to be a dispute over money collected from a check-point. |
| 5,798,455 |
2.58256 |
45.48939 |
Somalia |
|
SNG forces clash over money extorted from motorists in Xawaadley Village (27km NE of Balcad) on 18/03. Causalities not known. |
| 5,798,459 |
4.0182 |
44.51275 |
Somalia |
|
Residents clash with al Shabaab in Tayeeglow when they refused to pay extortion payments. It has been confirmed to us that one person was killed and several others injured. Some Somali government troops have arrived in the area. |
| 5,798,464 |
4.12303 |
43.89012 |
Somalia |
|
Al Shabaab fighters beheaded a civilian from Raxanweyn/Jiroon sub-clan in Jiiro Qadiid (30km S of Xudur) in the midnight of 18/03. The motive behind the killing of the man is unknown but the local sources indicate that he was killed for visiting Xudur town. |
| 5,798,468 |
1.71305 |
44.76388 |
Somalia |
|
Al Shabaab fighters launched a hit-and-run attack against an AMISOM base located around the port and the police station area in the morning of 19/3. Both sides exchanged gunfire for about one hour after which the al Shabaab attackers withdrew. Casualties are unknown. |
