ArmedConflictLocation List

Id Latitude Longitude Country Geo Name Id Description
5,798,473 3.85194 45.56512 Somalia Suspected al Shabaab fighters ambushed the same AMISOM/SNG forces convoy heading to Bulo Burte in Misko-Shiid village (50km S of Beled Weyne) in the evening of 19/03. The two sides briefly exchange gunfire before al Shabaab fighters withdrew. An SNG soldier was reportedly injured.
5,798,478 4.4845 45.1755 Somalia Suspected al Shabaab fighters ambushed an AMISOM/SNG forces convoy travelling from Beled Weyn to Bulo Burte in Raangaabo village (34km SW of Beled Weyn) in the afternoon of 19/03. The two sides exchange gunfire after the ambush which lasted for about 30 minutes after which the al Shabaab fighters withdrew. An AMISOM soldier and three SNG were injured.
5,798,482 4.75 45.2 Somalia Al Shabaab forces attack AMISOM forces outside of Beled Weyne in a location known as Raandaabo on the evening of 19/03. There were two waves of attacks. Vehicles reported destroyed, casualties not known.
5,798,486 7.04111 47.77861 Somalia Gunmen hailing from Habar Gidir/Sa'ad sub-clan ambushed a passenger vehicle in Gamafole area (55km NE of Galkacyo) in the night of 19/3. The passengers were armed and they exchanged fire for a few minutes after the attackers managed to escape. Two pastoralists from Majerteen/Omar Mohamud sub-clan were killed in the ambush and five others were injured. Tensions are reportedly building up in the area.
5,798,490 -0.36029 42.54626 Somalia Unidentified attackers threw a hand grenade against Jubaland forces in Wamo section in Farjano neighbourhood (Kismaayo) in the evening of 20/03. No casualties were reported. The perpetrators escaped.
5,798,494 2.0095 45.25 Somalia Unidentified attackers threw a hand grenade against SNG Police in Sarkuusta neighbourhood (Dharkenley District) in the evening of 20/03. No casualties were reported. The perpetrators escaped.
5,799,222 4.28994 43.70475 Somalia SNG forces on security operation shot and killed an al Shabaab sympathizer in Qaydar Edi Village (27km NW of Xudur) in the afternoon of 18/04. The SNG forces later returned to their base in Xudur.
5,798,498 2.15 45.116 Somalia Unidentified attackers hurled a hand grenade against a group of SNG soldiers collecting tax in Livestock market (Afgooye) in the morning of 20/03. The SNG soldiers reacted with gunfire after the blast. Two civilians were killed by the subsequent shooting while three others were injured by the blast.
5,798,503 3.85194 45.56512 Somalia Al Shabaab fighters carried an ambush against AMISOM/SNG forces convoy passing in Haraale village (56km NE of Bulo Burte) in the morning of 20/03. Reports indicate that the ambush was followed by heavy armed clash that lasted around two hours after which the al Shabaab fighters withdrew. This is the third time either al Shabaab fighters or suspected al Shabaab fighters ambushed the same convoy. Eleven al Shabaab fighters and five SNG soldiers were killed while 15 more from both sides were injured.
5,798,506 8.63333 47.68333 Somalia More than hundred people staged a peaceful demonstration in Godaale and Arooley villages (45km SW of Taleex) on 20/03. The protestors were expressing their support to the decisions taken by the SNG in suspending talks with Somaliland. The protesters marched along the main street in the villages chanting anti-Somaliland and pro-Somalia slogans. The Khatumo officials reportedly organized the demonstration.