ArmedConflictLocation List

Id Latitude Longitude Country Geo Name Id Description
5,803,877 8.47358 47.35441 Somalia Unidentified attackers believed to be pro-Khatumo militia reportedly hurled hand grenade at the main gate of the regional police headquarters in Laas Caanood in the night of 03/10. One police officer was reportedly injured in the attack. The attackers, who were onboard of Toyota Land Cruiser, reportedly escaped. Police and the army conducted a joint security operation in the town but made no arrest.
5,803,880 10.76524 48.10636 Somalia More than 100 people staged a demonstration against Puntland government in Hadaaftimo Village (82km E of Ceerigaabo) on 03/10. The demonstrators were protesting against the incident in which Puntland coast guards killed a man from Warsangeli and injured another in Laas Qoray on 28/09. The Puntland forces seized three Iranian boats reportedly over illegal fishing.
5,803,884 2.04803 45.32 Somalia Two SNG soldiers exchanged gunfire in the 1st avenue of Bakara Market (Hawl-wadaag District) in the morning of 04/10. The motive behind the shooting remains unknown. One of the soldiers was killed while the other one and three civilian bystanders were injured in the crossfire incident.
5,803,888 2.08438 45.39 Somalia Al Shabaab fighters launched a hit and run attack against SNG forces on foot patrol in the vicinity of Biyo Degeenka neighbourhood (Heliwa District) in the evening of 04/10. The two sides exchanged gunfire for a few minutes after which the attackers withdrew. Casualties from both sides could not be established.
5,803,892 2.08438 45.39 Somalia Unidentified attacker(s) hurled a hand grenade against SNG military forces on a security patrol in Livestock Market (Heliwa District) in the morning of 04/10. The forces open fire in response to the blast. Three civilian's bystanders were injured by the blast. The perpetrator(s) escaped.
5,803,896 2.33993 42.28598 Somalia Al Shabaab fighters conducted an attack against SNA positions in the outskirts of Bardheere town in the night of 04/10. Heavy fighting broke out between the two sides which lasted for about an hour after which the al Shabaab fighters retreated back. Reports indicate that there was death and injuries from both sides but exact number could not be established.
5,803,900 3.78074 41.89431 Somalia Two groups from Beled Xaawo local forces clashed in the morning of 04/10. Reports indicate that the clash is reportedly related to clan conflict and previous clan revenge killing in the town. Local traditional elders intervened and managed to separate the two fighting groups. Two combatants were killed while nine others including civilians were injured.
5,803,904 9.87699 47.40549 Somalia Two gunmen hailing from Habar-Yunis/Sacad Yunis sub-clan exchanged gunfire in Dhabar Macmac settlement near Xamilka village (17km NE of Ceel-Afwayn) on 04/10 following a dispute over land ownership. Police officers from Ceel-Afwayn acting on local elders request arrived at the village and arrested the two men.
5,803,908 2.8832 45.5407 Somalia Al Shabaab fighters launched a hit-and-run attack against SNG forces based in Sabuun village (12km NE of Jowhar) in the night of 03/10. The fighting lasted for half an hour after which the attackers withdrew. Al Shabaab claimed that they have taken over the base although, this information cannot be independently verified. Casualties could not be established.
5,803,912 8.40635 48.48188 Somalia Protest of Puntland forces over unpaid salaries in Garowe on 04/10.