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Id 5,805,862
Latitude 1.61101
Longitude 44.3303
Country Somalia
Geo Name Id
Description 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.
Start Date 01-Jan-15
End Date
Precision 2.0
Geo Name
ADM 1 Name Shabeellaha Hoose
ADM 1 Id
ADM 2 Name Kurtunwaarey
ADM 2 Id
ADM 3 Name
Notes
Armed Conflict 17436SOM - Remote Violence