| 5,805,931 |
5.19938 |
45.52517 |
Somalia |
|
A man hailing from Xawadle, Ali Madaxweyne sub-clan and a member of ASWJ was shot and killed by a local militia man Habar-Gidir/Ayr, Habar Iji sub-clan) in Matabaan on 24/12. The motive behind the killing is said to be clan revenge for the killing of the assailant clan-member seven years ago by the victim's clan in Belet Weyn. Clan elders are negotiating to avoid further revenge killings. |
| 5,805,936 |
-0.36029 |
42.54626 |
Somalia |
|
AMISOM-Kenyan and Jubaland forces oust al Shabaab from Beexaani following a air strike and clash. Somali Memo disputes the claim of retreat. No reported casualties. Date of final clash not clear, though came following an air strike on 23/12 - source dated 25/12. |
| 5,805,941 |
1.74928 |
44.74372 |
Somalia |
|
Unidentified gunmen shot and killed a woman in Buufow Bacaad (5km NW of Marka) in the night of 25/12. The dead body with gunshots was seen in the morning of 26/12 and the motive behind the killing is unknown. Unconfirmed reports suggest that the killing is linked to clan revenge. The victim hails from Habar-Gidir clan. |
| 5,805,945 |
2.0095 |
45.25 |
Somalia |
|
An unidentified gunman killed a army sergeant in Dharkeynley District on 26/12. |
| 5,805,950 |
2.0095 |
45.25 |
Somalia |
|
Unidentified men armed with pistols shot and killed a SNA officer in the vicinity of Ajabka (Dharkenleey District) in the morning of 26/12. The perpetrators escaped from the scene. |
| 5,805,954 |
2.04803 |
45.32 |
Somalia |
|
A SNG soldier shot and killed a female student in Bakara Market (Hawl-Wadaag District) over unknown reasons in the morning of 26/12. No arrest was reported. |
| 5,805,959 |
6.76924 |
47.43061 |
Somalia |
|
Gunmen hailing from Majerteen/Omar Mohamud reportedly shot and killed an elderly man from Habar-Gidir/Sa'ad in Taarrogo area (12km W of Galkacyo) in the afternoon of 26/12. The motive of the killing is reportedly related to past clan revenges. The perpetrators escaped. |
| 5,805,963 |
1.78586 |
44.5313 |
Somalia |
|
Heavily armed al Shabaab fighters launched an attack against SNG forces based in Qoryooley in the evening of 27/12. The fighting lasted for about one hour after which the SNG forces retreated from some parts of the town. Al Shabaab did not take over the town but they entered into the western side of the town where they stayed until the morning of 28/12. Latest information stated that al Shabaab withdrew from Qoryooley and the SNG forces are in full control of the town. At least seven combatants were confirmed dead during the fight. |
| 5,805,967 |
4.05523 |
43.24708 |
Somalia |
|
Suspected al Shabaab fighters launched a hit and run attack against a police station in Buur Dhuxunle (33km SE of Rabdhure) on 27/12. The attackers used RPG and smaller weapons during the assault. One police man was injured and later succumbed to his injuries while a civilian was hit by a stray bullet. The attackers withdrew. |
| 5,805,972 |
3.05501 |
43.2504 |
Somalia |
|
Five members of al Shabaab, targeting a government official with an IED at Bakale, die with their explosive detonates prematurely. |
