| 5,803,997 |
9.93869 |
43.18392 |
Somalia |
|
Seven unidentified gunmen attacked the residence of Awdal regional governor in Borama town on 07/10. The attackers killed two of the governor's security guards and injured two others. Borama police immediately arrived at the scene to reinforce the security guards and managed to seize three of the gunmen. Somaliland army set up checkpoints in the streets of the town following the attack. No one has so far claimed responsibility but many sources indicate that Suldan Waber militias may have been behind it. |
| 5,804,001 |
9.93869 |
43.18392 |
Somalia |
|
Somaliland police arrested three men in Qol ujeed (25km NW of Borama) on 07/10 in connection with the recent attack against Awdal regional governor in Borama. They were arrested while trying to cross over to the Ethiopian side of the border and one of them had injuries. They attempted to resist and exchanged gunfire with the police before they were overpowered by the police. They were transferred to Borama for further questioning. |
| 5,804,005 |
2.15 |
45.116 |
Somalia |
|
A suspected RCIED detonated inside Afgooye's Livestock market in the vicinity of Xaawa Taako neighbourhood in the morning of 07/10. One SNG soldier was confirmed dead as a result of the explosion and an unspecified number of civilians sustained injuries. |
| 5,804,009 |
9.55975 |
44.06678 |
Somalia |
|
Two groups fought over territorial control in Shacab area in Hargeisa on 07/10. They started throwing stones and some passers-by sustained injuries while some vehicles were damaged. Police arrived at the scene and arrested some of them. |
| 5,804,012 |
11.3539 |
43.4731 |
Somalia |
|
A group of fishermen gathered in front of Somaliland coast guards office in Zeylac on 07/10 to protest after rumours were circulated saying that a foreign fishing boat which was seized by Somaliland coast guards on 04/10 was released. Police commander and other government officials addressed the protestors and denied the rumours, saying that they are still waiting for answers from Hargeisa and investigation are still ongoing. |
| 5,804,016 |
2.0095 |
45.25 |
Somalia |
|
Two men armed with pistols shot and injured an elder in Dabakaaya Madow neighbourhood (Dharkenley District) in the evening of 07/10. The victim was taken to the hospital with serious injuries and the attackers escaped. |
| 5,804,021 |
2.02053 |
45.28967 |
Somalia |
|
Al Shabaab fighters shot and killed two civil servants including a nephew of Somali president in a drive-by shooting in the vicinity of Suuqweyne (Wadajir District) in the morning of 07/10. One of the victims was a medical doctor working for a hospital inside Villa Somalia while the other one was working for the Ministry of Justice. The victims were heading to work when the incident happened. Al Shabaab claimed the responsibility for the attack. |
| 5,804,025 |
2.0462 |
45.33407 |
Somalia |
|
Unidentified armed men opened gunfire against a passenger vehicle in the vicinity of Tarabuunka (Hodan District) in the night of 07/10. One passenger was reportedly injured in the shooting. The reason behind the shooting remains unknown. |
| 5,804,029 |
2.15 |
45.116 |
Somalia |
|
An al Shabaab ambush of SNG forces between Afgooye and Barsane kills five soldiers on 08/10. |
| 5,804,034 |
2.49777 |
42.82749 |
Somalia |
|
SNFG/ENDF forces engaged in heavy fighting with al Shabaab fighters in Buulo Cadey (69km SW of Diinsoor) in the morning of 08/10. Unconfirmed reports indicate that both sides suffered unnumbered casualties. |
