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Id | 5,780,271 |
Latitude | 2.61945 |
Longitude | 44.89357 |
Country | Somalia |
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Description | Al Shabaab fighters launched an attack against AMISOM/Somali forces based in Yaaq Biri Weyne (22 km W of Wanla Wayne) in the evening of 25/09. The two sides exchanged heavy gunfire including RPGs for about one hour after which al Shabaab withdrew. Casualties from the warring sides could not be established. Reports indicate that AMISOM/Somali forces conducted a security operation in the area prior to the attack and arrested two persons they suspected of being al Shabaab operatives. |
Start Date | 01-Jan-13 |
End Date | |
Precision | 2.0 |
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ADM 1 Name | Shabeellaha Hoose |
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ADM 2 Name | Wanla Weyn |
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Armed Conflict | 11360SOM - Battle-no change of territory |