| 5,805,600 |
8.58032 |
46.40182 |
Somalia |
|
About thirty gunmen belonging to Habar-Jeclo/Soolamadaw sub-clan reportedly opened fire against a Truck belonging to Dhulbahante/Reer Hagar sub-clan in the vicinity of Horufadhi area (39km N of Buuhoodle) in the evening of 12/12. Reports indicate that about six gunmen who were onboard of the truck opened fire in response while the vehicle speed off and manage to escape. The incident was reportedly in revenge of the killing of Habar-Jeclo man by Dhulbahante militias. The shootout triggered tensions and the two sub-clans were reportedly mobilizing their militias for possible revenge killings. No casualties were reported. |
| 5,805,604 |
2.78088 |
45.49682 |
Somalia |
|
AMISOM forces based in Jowhar airstrip reportedly fired several mortar rounds against IDP camp in the outskirt of Jowhar in the night 12/12. The motive behind the shelling is not known. Three people were injured from the explosions. |
| 5,805,608 |
8.55577 |
47.70696 |
Somalia |
|
A group of local people from Dhulbahante - believed to be pro-Khatumo - reportedly set fire on an fuel tanker belonging to a local trader from Habar-Jeclo in the vicinity of Higlo-Fiqi village (40km E of Laas Caanood) on 12/12. The motive behind the incident is currently unclear however, it believed to be related to the current tensions regarding the ongoing oil explorations in Sool region. |
| 5,805,613 |
2.04764 |
45.35 |
Somalia |
|
Unidentified gunmen shot and killed a government intelligence officer in Shibis District on 12/12. |
| 5,805,618 |
6.76924 |
47.43061 |
Somalia |
|
Habar Gidir/Sa'ad militia reportedly shot and killed an elderly man from Majeerten/Umar Mohamud in Tuulocad Village (10km E of Galkacyo) in the morning of 12/12. The motive is unknown. |
| 5,805,622 |
1.71305 |
44.76388 |
Somalia |
|
The fighting between the Habar Gidir and Biimaal clan militias resumed on the second day in Marka and its outskirts in the morning of 13/12. Both sides had been exchanging gunfire inside the town and also in the vicinity of Buufow Bacad. The casualties for today's clashes are yet to be disclosed, though some are believed. SNG did not comment on these fresh clashes between the two clan militias. |
| 5,805,626 |
2.04757 |
44.89746 |
Somalia |
|
Al Shabaab fighters launched an attack against a group of SNG soldiers manning an illegal checkpoint near Bariire (27 KM SW of Afgooye) in the evening of 13/12. Al Shabaab attackers later took over the checkpoint but retreated after some time. No casualties were reported. |
| 5,805,630 |
4.75 |
45.2 |
Somalia |
|
Clan militias hailing from Gaaljecel and Jajeele clashed in the vicinity of Hawl-Wadaag neighbourhood (Beled Weyne) in the morning of 13/12. The fighting was heavy and both sides exchanged different types of gunfire. More than 10 people were killed during the clash and more than 20 people got injured. The motive behind the renewed clashes is not known. |
| 5,805,634 |
2.07 |
45.37 |
Somalia |
|
Unidentified attackers armed with pistols shot and killed a police woman in the vicinity of Liido (Cabdi Casiiss District) in the night of 14/12. Perpetrators escaped. |
| 5,805,714 |
7.64157 |
47.83103 |
Somalia |
|
Hundreds of people a staged a demonstration in Garowe in protested against return to 4.5 power-sharing formula for the 2016 elections. The demonstrators were shouting slogans against the 4.5 system. Similar demonstrations were held in Galkacyo and Burtinle towns. |
