ArmedConflictLocation List

Id Latitude Longitude Country Geo Name Id Description
5,802,915 2.74207 43.15781 Somalia SNGF/ENDF/LP conducted a military operation and took over Xabaalo Barbar (71 KM SW of Baidoa) on 26/08. Al Shabaab fighters retreated before the joint forces arrived and no casualties were reported, though as they retreated the group planted several IEDs and detonated the ordinances.
5,802,920 2.04803 45.32 Somalia Unidentified men armed with pistols shot and killed a SNG soldier in Bakaara Market neighbourhood of Hawl-Wadaag District on 26/08. The soldier was on his way home when he was attacked. The perpetrators managed to escape.
5,850,583 6.81868 29.69952 Sudan SPLA rebel forces captured the southern provincial capital of Rumbek
5,802,929 3.5589 46.7406 Somalia Unidentified militia armed with AK 47 shot and killed a farmer in Lebiga (4 KM NW of Jowhar) on 26/08. The motive of the killing is said to be land dispute between two sub-clans (Xawadle and Abgaal - it is not know who was the aggressor or victim). No arrests were reported.
5,802,933 4.75 45.2 Somalia Two unknown assailants armed with pistols shot and killed an elder in Hawl-wadaag neighbourhood on 26/08. The elder was member of the Hiraan Region Elders Committee. The assailants managed to escape and no arrests were reported.
5,802,938 2.48652 42.57254 Somalia Al Shabaab fighters ambushed SNGF in Ceel Cilan (46 KM NW of Diinsoor) on 27/08. Al Shabaab fighters withdrew after an ENDF convoy was rushing to SNGF support. ENDF were searching the area after the fight and discovered an IED. ENDF/SNGF tried to detonate the device safely but it exploded, injuring one ENDF soldier seriously. No other casualties were reported.
5,802,942 3.03985 43.79688 Somalia Two groups of SNFG exchanged gun fire over a dispute on extortion of money sharing, taken from business lorries coming from Mogadishu in Daynunay (19 KM SE of Baidoa) on 27/08. Both sides exchanged gun-fire for about 20 minutes before other SNGF intervened and brought the situation under control. No casualties were reported.
5,802,946 4.68153 46.62342 Somalia Deadly clan clash erupting in central Somalia has left at least 1 person dead and wounded 2 others, according to local residents. The clash is said to have started in Sorakey area between Elbuur and Galhareeri towns. The two unidentified groups are believed to be fighting over a borehole.
5,802,951 3.38137 42.61459 Somalia ENDF/Liyuu police opened fire at a civilian mini-bus, travelling from Bardaale to Gedo region in Qoond Hood (46 KM NE of Garbahaarey) on 27/08. First reports indicate that three civilians and the driver were killed. Motive is unknown.
5,802,955 -0.1302 42.57433 Somalia Al Shabaab ambushed JLF convoy escorting Aljazeera journalists to Bulla Guduud at Yoontoy Yare Village neighbourhood (25 KM NE of Kismaayo town) on 28/08 afternoon. After a brief exchange of gun fire al Shabaab fighters withdrew. No casualties were reported.