| 5,805,850 |
1.71305 |
44.76388 |
Somalia |
|
Unidentified attackers threw a hand grenade against a group of SNA personnel on foot patrol in the vicinity of Beyturaas neighbourhood (Marka) in the evening of 22/12. The SNA soldiers shot and killed a man in the neighbourhood whom they accused of being the perpetrator of the attack. |
| 5,805,854 |
2.40735 |
42.97655 |
Somalia |
|
Government forces clash with al Shabaab at Buulodeey location, Diinsoor district on 22/12. Five reported al Shabaab dead. |
| 5,805,858 |
8.40635 |
48.48188 |
Somalia |
|
Two armed clan militias (both unidentified) fought over a land ownership dispute near the western checkpoint (Garowe) in the morning of 22/12. Security forces intervened and arrested all the militias from the two sides. No casualties were reported. |
| 5,805,862 |
1.61101 |
44.3303 |
Somalia |
|
Local media reported that there was an airstrike against al Shabaab fighters in Shanta America (Kurtunwarey District) in the early morning of 22/12. The attack was probably conducted by drones (likely United States origin). It is believed that top al Shabaab officials were targeted in the attack. Later reports indicate a top commander was killed in the strike. |
| 5,805,866 |
2.06777 |
45.35 |
Somalia |
|
A RCIED targeting AMISOM convoy exploded in Caymiska neighbourhood (Yaaqshiid District) in the morning of 22/12. AMISOM forces opened fire and sealed off the area in response to the blast. The explosion damaged one vehicle but casualties are currently unknown. |
| 5,805,871 |
1.71305 |
44.76388 |
Somalia |
|
Unidentified attacker(s) hurled a hand grenade against the residence of Lower Shabelle deputy governor, Ali Nuurre, in the night of 22/12. No casualties were reported and the perpetrator(s) escaped. |
| 5,805,875 |
1.71305 |
44.76388 |
Somalia |
|
Unidentified attackers armed with pistols shot and killed a local businessman in Sheekh Abrone neighbourhood (Marka) in the night of 22/12. The motive of the killing is unknown and the perpetrators escaped. |
| 5,805,879 |
3.11718 |
43.6469 |
Somalia |
|
Suspected al Shabaab fighters attacked ISWA force position near in animal market in Berdale neighbourhood on 23/12. Attackers fired small arms fire combined with RPG and briefly engaged with ISWA forces at their base. Attackers retreated and no casualties were reported. |
| 5,805,883 |
10.99013 |
49.05684 |
Somalia |
|
ISIL (those formally loyal to al Shabaab) and al Shabaab clash in the Galgala area, exchanging fire late into the night. The extent of casualties caused by the fighting is not known. |
| 5,806,156 |
-29.8579 |
31.0292 |
South Africa |
|
Police had to fire tear-gas to disperse hundreds of students who attended a student council meeting at the University of KwaZulu Natal on Monday. |
