| 5,805,680 |
4.75 |
45.2 |
Somalia |
|
A clan militiaman shot and killed a high ranking SNG soldier in the vicinity of Hawl-Wadaag neighbourhood (Beled Weyne) in the morning of 16/12. The motive behind the killing is currently unclear. The victim was at the frontline involving deployment of government forces to separate fighting clan militias when the incident happened. The perpetrator was arrested. |
| 5,805,684 |
2.15 |
45.116 |
Somalia |
|
A RCIED targeted against SNA pickup near Afgooye town in the morning of 16/12. The forces open fire in to different direction in response to the attack. Six soldiers were injured while the vehicle was destroyed. |
| 5,805,687 |
9.1549 |
47.47764 |
Somalia |
|
More than hundreds of residents of Xudun reportedly staged peaceful demonstration on 16/12 in protest against oil exploration companies in the region. The angry protestors marched in the streets of Xudun chanting anti-oil exploration companies' slogans. The rally ended peacefully. |
| 5,805,691 |
1.71305 |
44.76388 |
Somalia |
|
Unidentified attacker(s) threw a hand grenade at NISA forces in Beyturaas neighbourhood (Marka) in the evening of 17/12. No casualties were reported. Perpetrator(s) escaped. |
| 5,805,695 |
8.85572 |
48.14656 |
Somalia |
|
An armed clash reportedly erupted between Somaliland army and Dhulbahante clan militias loyal to Khatumo administration in Godaalo near Arooley Village (44km SW of Taleex) on 17/12. The Dhulbahante militia are opposed to oil exploration being conducted by a foreign company authorized by Somaliland Government. The two sides reportedly exchanged both light and heavy gunfire after which the militias withdrew. Slight injuries of combatants were reported. |
| 5,805,699 |
10.99013 |
49.05684 |
Somalia |
|
Al Shabaab fighters attacked Darawish base in Galgala Mountain using mortars on the evening of 17/12. The two sides also exchanged fire. There no reports of casualties. |
| 5,805,703 |
1.6584 |
44.57998 |
Somalia |
|
A RCIED was targeted against AMISOM convoy in Gol-Weyn town (22km W of Marka) in the afternoon of 18/12. The explosion was followed by armed confrontation between the AMISOM forces and al Shabaab attackers. The exchange of gunfire lasted for few minutes after which the attackers withdrew. AMISOM forces in Gol-Weyn later opened gunfire against a public mini-bus which was moving along the road and killed five passengers on spot in retaliation for the attack. |
| 5,805,707 |
1.71305 |
44.76388 |
Somalia |
|
Unidentified attackers hurled a hand grenade against a group of police officers on foot patrol in the vicinity of Awbaale neighbourhood (Marka) in the morning of 18/12. The police conducted a security operation in the afternoon and arrested many suspects. One policeman was injured in the explosion. |
| 5,805,711 |
4.75 |
45.2 |
Somalia |
|
Al Shabaab forces attack an AMISOM-ENDF convoy on the outskirts of Beled Weyne on 18/12. The attack began with a landmine explosion, which hit an armoured vehicle carrying Ethiopian soldiers. It is confirmed that the explosion has completely destroyed the vehicle on the spot. "Death and injuries" reported, no numbers provided. |
| 5,805,717 |
8.40635 |
48.48188 |
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. |
