ArmedConflictLocation List

Id Latitude Longitude Country Geo Name Id Description
5,798,665 6.76924 47.43061 Somalia Gunmen hailing from Majerteen/Omar Mohamud sub-clan ambushed a Toyota Land Cruiser belonging to Sa'ad sub-clan in an area near Ceel Farax (15km SE of Galkacyo) in the night of 24/3. The reason behind the incident is currently unknown. The driver - who was driving alone - was injured. The perpetrators escaped.
5,798,670 6.76924 47.43061 Somalia Unidentified gunmen shot and killed a security guard guarding a business store hailing from Majerteen/Omar Mohamud sub-clan near Miir police station in Galkacyo (north) in the night of 24/03. Reports indicate that the victim was seen last time with his colleague from Dir clan before the incident happened. The reason behind the killing is currently unknown. The perpetrators escaped with the victim's gun.
5,798,674 2.0095 45.25 Somalia SNG NISA forces conducted a security operation in Kaxda neighbourhood (Dharkenley District) in the afternoon of 25/03. The forces arrested three men who apparently erected an illegal checkpoint in the area. The men initially exchanged gunfire with NISA forces but later surrendered. No casualties were reported.
5,798,678 2.08438 45.39 Somalia Al Shabaab fighters launched a hit-and-run attack against SNG forces position near the livestock Market (Heliwa District) in the night of 25/03. Both sides exchanged gunfire briefly after which the attackers withdrew. Casualties are unknown.
5,798,682 4.5109 44.8165 Somalia AMISOM Ethiopian contingent vacated their base in Buq-Goosaar (50km SW of Beled Weyne) on 25/03 and moved to Ceel Cade (26km NE of Bur-Goosaar) where the Ethiopians have another base. Al Shabaab fighters soon took over the village following the departure of the Ethiopian forces. Reports indicate that some civilians also left the village in fear of been targeted by al Shabaab fighters. It's not clear why the AMISOM forces vacated the village. The move might negatively impact on accessibility and might also reinforce al Shabaab economic blockade against liberated towns in the area.
5,798,686 1.71305 44.76388 Somalia A RCIED targeted a convoy of ministerial delegation from SWIA (South West Interim Administration) in K60 Settlement (28km NE of Marka) in the morning of 25/03. The convoy came from Afgooye and was heading to Marka when the incident happened. The device missed its target causing no casualties.
5,798,690 2.04803 45.32 Somalia Unidentified men armed with pistols shot and killed a man in the vicinity of Abu Hureyrah Mosque in Bakara market (Hawl-Wadaag District) in the afternoon of 25/03. The motive behind the killing is currently unknown. The perpetrators escaped.
5,798,697 9.87699 47.40549 Somalia A gunman hailing from Habar-Yunis/Muse Care sub-clan shot and injured a man from Habar-Yunis/Muse Turwa sub-clan in Galool-Togoyo near Xamilka village (17km E of Ceel-Afweyn) on 25/03. The motive behind the incident is reportedly related to an escalated dispute over a pasture land. The perpetrator escaped.
5,798,701 -0.36029 42.54626 Somalia Unidentified attackers hurled a hand grenade against Jubaland forces base in Centarka in Shaqalaha neighbourhood (Kismaayo) in the evening of 26/03. Reports indicate that the device landed at the front gate causing no casualties. The perpetrators escaped.
5,798,705 2.06777 45.35 Somalia Al Shabaab fighters conducted a hit and run attack against SNG forces outpost in Aymiska neighbourhood (former Insurance building) in Yaaqshiid District in the evening of 26/03. Two sides briefly exchanged gunfire after which al Shabaab fighters withdrew. No casualties were reported.