| 5,805,722 |
7.64157 |
47.83103 |
Somalia |
|
Gunmen hailing from Majeerten/Omar Mohamud carjacked two lorries belonging to Majeerten/Isse Mohamud in the vicinity of Burtinle on 18/12. The carjacking was in revenge of lorry seized by Isse Mohamud in Dangoroyo Village. |
| 5,805,726 |
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. |
| 5,805,731 |
8.72605 |
49.33932 |
Somalia |
|
Gunmen from Majeerten/Issa Mohamud carjacked a lorry belonging to Majeerten/Omar Mohamud in Dangoroyo Village (110km NE of Garowe) in the night of 18/12. The gunmen fired shot in the air during the carjacking. They took the vehicle to the direction of Eyl (221km NE of Garowe). The motive is said to be linking to the previous dismissal of PIA (Puntland Intelligence Agecny) director and the government because his sub-clan believes that his sacking was political. |
| 5,805,736 |
-0.36029 |
42.54626 |
Somalia |
|
Disgruntled Jubaland (JL) soldiers from Ogaden/Awulyan sub-clan attacked JL police commissioner in his office in Farjano neighbourhood in Kismaayo on 19/12. One of his body-guard was killed during the attack while the commissioner escaped unhurt. The motive of the attack is said to be connected in the alleged killing of another JL soldier by the police commissioner over a land dispute on 03/12. The commissioner was briefly detained over this incident but later released by the JL president. JL forces imposed a curfew on the town after the attack from 19:00 up to 06:00. |
| 5,805,741 |
2.04139 |
45.33372 |
Somalia |
|
At least four people were killed and nine wounded on 19/12 in a gun attack on a government official in Somalia's capital Mogadishu that was followed shortly afterwards by a car bombing. Witnesses said gunmen opened fire on a senior government official on a road leading to the presidential palace, injuring him and sparking a gun battle with his security guards. Though no group was claimed responsibility, al Shabaab are suspected as the perpetrator. |
| 5,805,745 |
2.04803 |
45.32 |
Somalia |
|
Unidentified sniper shot and killed a police officer inside Hawl-Wadaag District Police Station in the morning of 19/12. The police conducted security operation after the incident and arrested a number of suspects. |
| 5,805,749 |
2.89669 |
42.28081 |
Somalia |
|
Al Shabaab fighters ambushed four SNGF soldiers who left their base in Baardheere for unknown reason and were travelling to Garbarhaarey in Faan Weyn (48km SE of Garbarhaarey) on the 19/12. Two soldiers were killed in the ambush while the other two managed to escape in the bush. |
| 5,805,753 |
2.0462 |
45.33407 |
Somalia |
|
VBIED exploded in front of Al-Kowthar Supermarket (Hodan District) in the afternoon of 19/12. The target of the attack is not yet known but the vehicle was parked along Maka Al Mukarama road where Somali Government officials frequently use. At least three people were killed and twenty others got injured in the blast. Al Shabaab claimed the responsibility of the attack. |
| 5,805,758 |
2.0462 |
45.33407 |
Somalia |
|
Gunmen opened gunfire against Galgaduud Regional Governor Hussein Ali Wehliye (Cirfo) in drive by shooting in the vicinity of Shaqaalaha (Hodan District) on 19/12 afternoon. The identity of the attacker is not yet known although the governor condemned al Shabaab elements to be behind the attack. Some sources also linked the attack to clan revenge. |
| 5,805,762 |
8.47358 |
47.35441 |
Somalia |
|
A Somaliland soldier shot at passengers in a Toyota Noah at the southern checkpoint in Laas Caanood on 19/12. Reports indicate that the incident happened after the passengers, who were mostly youths, refused to alight to be searched and had an argument with the soldier. The soldier was arrested. The passengers were also arrested but later released. A bystander was injured in the shooting. |
