ArmedConflictLocation List

Id Latitude Longitude Country Geo Name Id Description
5,801,317 4.12303 43.89012 Somalia Al Shabaab fighters and nomads engaged in an armed clash in Babweyne (44 KM NE of Hudur) on 05/07. The conflict broke out over confiscated livestock, taken by al Shabaab. Three al Shabaab fighters and two local pastoralists were killed and SNGF sent re-enforcement to Babweyne in support of the locals.
5,801,321 8.24244 47.22558 Somalia Unidentified gunmen believed to be pro-Khatumo militia shot and killed a Somaliland army officer and injured another in Kalabaydh village (30km S of Laas Caanood) in the evening of 05/07. The two victims are from Dhulbahante/Jama Siyaad sub-clan and Habarjeclo clan respectively. The motive of the killing is unknown and the perpetrators escaped. Somaliland forces conducted a security operation in the outskirts of the village following the attack but no arrests were reported.
5,801,325 1.74928 44.74372 Somalia Al Shabaab fighters took over Buufow Bacaad (5 KM NW of Merca) after attacking a SNGF base in the village on 05/07. Casualties are unknown.
5,801,329 2.02639 45.33111 Somalia An IED believed to be magnetic that was attached to a vehicle exploded in the vicinity of Ceel-Gaabta neighbourhood (Xamar Jab Jab District) in the morning of 05/07. A NISA officer who was driving the targeted vehicle sustained injuries. No other casualties were reported.
5,801,333 2.02053 45.28967 Somalia Unidentified attackers armed with pistols shot and killed a civilian woman in Nasteexo neighbourhood (Wadajir-Medina District) in the morning of 05/07. The victim used to run a small scale business in Nasteexo neighbourhood. The motive behind the killing is unknown. Perpetrators escaped with a motorbike they were riding.
5,801,337 3.38342 45.59693 Somalia Armed gun-men attacked a busy Qat market in Jalalaqsi where people were chewing in the evening of 05/07. In the surprise attack, a gun-man opened fire and managed to kill one soldier and injured two more and two civilians. Further reports indicate that the gun-man also threw two hand grenades which did not explode. The attacker, thought to be al Shabaab member managed to escape from the scene with the help of others. SNG soldiers arrived at the location after 20 minutes and opened fire in the air to disperse gathered people.
5,801,341 2.04803 45.32 Somalia A SNG officer, working for the Ministry of Finance was shot and killed by armed unknown men with pistols on 06/07. The perpetrators managed to escape. A second officer and two soldiers were killed in a drive-by shooting along the industrial road, also in Hawl Wadaag.
5,945,443 -17.85 31.1833 Zimbabwe
5,801,345 2.05368 45.05478 Somalia Al Shabaab fighters launched hit-and-run attack against SNA base in Laantabuur (12km SW of Afgooye) in the morning of 06/07. Both sides engaged in heavy exchange of gunfire for twenty minutes after which the al Shabaab attackers were pushed back. Two al Shabaab fighters were killed and two SNA soldiers got injured.
5,801,349 2.0735 45.28 Somalia Suspected al Shabaab fighters launched a hit and run attack against SNG police forces on patrol in Caafi Mineral Water Factory area in the night of 06/07. After exchanging gun fire for around 20 minutes al Shabaab fighters withdrew. No casualties were reported.