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Id 5,790,882
Latitude -0.3824
Longitude 42.5179
Country Somalia
Geo Name Id
Description Intense clashes erupted early this morning in Abdalla-Biroole, a town 45km south of Kismayo the provincial capital city of Lower Jubba region. The clashes broke out between an armed militia (likely Jubaland forces) and Al-Shabaab, after the militia fighters seized the town which was then recaptured by the insurgents after the battle. The extent of the casualties and losses are still unknown, although local residents in Abdalla-Biroole say they have sighted dead bodies of Interim Jubba Administration forces and Al-Shabaab insurgents. Key Media reports the battle took place in Cabdulle Biroole.
Start Date 01-Jan-14
End Date
Precision 1.0
Geo Name
ADM 1 Name Jubbada Hoose
ADM 1 Id
ADM 2 Name Kismayo
ADM 2 Id
ADM 3 Name
Notes
Armed Conflict 13862SOM - Battle-Non-state actor overtakes territory