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. |