| 5,799,173 |
2.97043 |
45.53468 |
Somalia |
|
Suspected al Shabaab fighters launched a hit and run attack against SNG forces based in Mahadaay (12km NE of Jowhar) in the night of 16/04. A girl was hit and injured by a stray bullet. No other casualties were reported. |
| 5,799,177 |
8.24244 |
47.22558 |
Somalia |
|
Khatumo forces carried out a hit-and-run attack against the Somaliland forces based in Kalabaydh Village (30km S of Laas Caanood) in the evening of 16/04. The Somaliland forces responded with artillery fire after which the Khatumo forces withdrew. No casualties were reported. |
| 5,799,180 |
6.14568 |
46.62712 |
Somalia |
|
Reports from Cadaado town, the HQ of the Ximin and Xeeb state, say large protests are going on there against plans to have Dhuusamareeb the [new] capital of the central regions. The protests are ongoing at the Ximin and Xeeb presidential HQ with hundreds of angry people stoning the HQ building. |
| 5,799,185 |
7.04111 |
47.77861 |
Somalia |
|
Militiamen hailing from Majeerteen/Omar Mohamud sub-clan shot and killed a pastoralist hailing from Habar Gidir/Sa'ad sub-clan near Gamafole Village (55km NE of Galkacyo) in the evening of 16/04. The incident was reportedly in revenge for previous killings between the two sides. |
| 5,799,189 |
2.07212 |
45.22315 |
Somalia |
|
Al Shabaab fighters launched a hit-and-run attack against SNG forces' base in Siinka Dheer (Afgooye District) in the night of 17/04. The fighting went for about an hour after which the al Shabaab fighters withdrew. Casualties could not be established. |
| 5,799,193 |
2.93309 |
43.69705 |
Somalia |
|
Al Shabaab fighters and ENDF clashed near Korow-Rooge Village (15km SE of Baidoa) in the morning of 17/04. The fighting started after al Shabaab fighters ambushed an ENDF military convoy travelling between Daynuunay Village and Baidoa town. Casualties could not be established. |
| 5,799,197 |
11.27609 |
49.16399 |
Somalia |
|
Suspected al Shabaab fighters and Puntland police manning Baalade police station in Bosasso clashed in the evening of 17/04. The fighting was initiated by the al Shabaab fighters who attacked the police station. The two sides exchanged fire for about 20 minutes after which the attackers withdrew. The station's deputy police commander was injured in the clash. |
| 5,799,202 |
-0.36029 |
42.54626 |
Somalia |
|
Unidentified attackers threw a hand grenade at the residence of the Jubaland's health minister in Waamo section of Farjano neighbourhood (Kismaayo) in the evening of 17/04. The bomb landed in an open area, injuring one of the security guards of the minister. The attackers escaped. |
| 5,799,206 |
0.3 |
41.3 |
Somalia |
|
AMISOM (KDF) contingent conducted attacked al Shabaab base in Gheldezza area (90km SW of Afmadow) in the afternoon of 18/04. Reports indicate that 12 al Shabaab fighters were killed and their weapons seized. Three KDF soldiers were killed and seven others injured. |
| 5,799,210 |
1.71305 |
44.76388 |
Somalia |
|
Biimaal militia ambushed two SNG soldiers riding on a motorbike near Gendawi (7km W of Marka) in the morning of 18/04. The two sides engaged in an armed clash before the SNG soldiers received reinforcement from Shalaambood and forced the attackers to withdraw. The motive behind the attack is currently unknown. Two SNG soldiers were injured during the fight. |
