data_id,iso,event_id_cnty,event_id_no_cnty,event_date,year,time_precision,event_type,sub_event_type,actor1,assoc_actor_1,inter1,actor2,assoc_actor_2,inter2,interaction,region,country,admin1,admin2,admin3,location,latitude,longitude,geo_precision,source,source_scale,notes,fatalities,timestamp,iso3 7918374,706,SOM33687,33687,"22 April 2021",2021,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Government of Somalia (2017-)",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Karan",2.0652,45.39,1,"Somali Memo",National,"On 22 April 2021, suspected Al Shabaab militants shot and killed a Warshiikh district officer in Mogadishu - Karan district (Banadir).",1,1619476353,SOM 7918375,706,SOM33686,33686,"22 April 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Hodan,,"Mogadishu - Hodan",2.0333,45.35,1,"Somali Memo",National,"On 22 April 2021, suspected Al Shabaab militants shot and killed a government soldier (Gorgor) on foot patrol at Haantadheer village in Mogadishu - Hodan district (Hodan, Banadir).",1,1619476353,SOM 7918477,706,SOM33684,33684,"22 April 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,11,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Baydhaba,,Baidoa,3.1172,43.6469,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 22 April 2021, government security forces (SNA) clashed with local police forces (SWSPF) at a food distribution site near Hanaano village in Baidoa town (Baydhaba, Bay). The SNA soldiers attempted to forcefully breach the security of the food distribution site. No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1619476353,SOM 7918512,706,SOM33688,33688,"22 April 2021",2021,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) National Intelligence and Security Agency",,1,"Civilians (Somalia)","Labour Group (Somalia)",7,17,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Waaberi",2.0195,45.31,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 22 April 2021, government security forces (NISA) attacked workers at the immigration department in Aden Adde international airport in Mogadishu - Waaberi district (Banadir). The motive of the attack is unknown. No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1619476354,SOM 7918532,706,SOM33685,33685,"22 April 2021",2021,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Health Workers (Somalia)",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,Mogadishu,2.0414,45.3337,1,VOA,International,"On 22 April 2021, suspected Al Shabaab militants shot and killed a senior doctor in Aiynushams hotel near Al-baraka village in Mogadishu city (Banadir).",1,1619476354,SOM 7917932,706,SOM33683,33683,"21 April 2021",2021,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Air/drone strike","Military Forces of the United States (2021-)","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",8,"Al Shabaab",,2,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Qoryooley,,Ugunji,1.8734,44.7208,1,Caasimada,National,"On 21 April 2021, US forces in coordination with government security forces (SNA) conducted an airstrike targeting an Al Shabaab checkpoint at Ugunji village (Qoryooley, Lower Shabelle). Two militants were killed.",2,1619476352,SOM 7917933,706,SOM33679,33679,"21 April 2021",2021,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Air/drone strike","Military Forces of the United States (2021-)","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",8,"Al Shabaab",,2,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,Janaale,1.8,44.7,2,Caasimada,National,"On 21 April 2021, US forces in coordination with government security forces (SNA) conducted an airstrike targeting an Al Shabaab militants checkpoint in Tawakal village near Janaale town (Marka, Lower Shabelle). One militant was killed.",1,1619476352,SOM 7918466,706,SOM33680,33680,"21 April 2021",2021,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Shelling/artillery/missile attack","Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Students (Somalia); Refugees/IDPs (Somalia); Government of Somalia (2017-)",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Bondhere",2.0456,45.34,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 21 April 2021, Al Shabaab militants fired approximately five mortar shells, targeting Villa Somalia, with one mortar landing inside an IDP settlement near Godka Jilacow prison neighborhoods in Mogadishu - Bondhere district (Banadir). Three students were killed and injuring six others injured.",3,1619476353,SOM 7918476,706,SOM33682,33682,"21 April 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Yaqshid",2.0678,45.35,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 21 April 2021, Al Shabaab militants threw a hand grenade at the district commissioner's office in Mogadishu - Yaqshid district (Banadir). The security forces reacted with gunfire after the explosion. No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1619476353,SOM 7918516,706,SOM33681,33681,"21 April 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Mogadishu - Daynile",2.0581,45.3003,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 21 April 2021, Al Shabaab militants carried out a hit and run attack against government security forces (SNA) at a checkpoint in the Tiida neighborhood in Mogadishu - Daynile district (Afgooye, Lower Shabelle). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1619476354,SOM 7918449,706,SOM33673,33673,"20 April 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Baraawe,,Baraawe,1.1132,44.0297,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 20 April 2021, Al Shabaab militants attacked government security forces (SNA) in Buulo-Colow village near Baraawe town (Baraawe, Lower Shabelle). At least one SNA soldier was injured.",0,1619476353,SOM 7918454,706,SOM33676,33676,"20 April 2021",2021,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Government of Somalia (2017-)",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Dhagahtur,2.1436,45.1165,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 20 April 2021, Al Shabaab militants shot and killed a senior member of the Afgooye administration in the vicinity of Dhagahtur village (Afgooye, Lower Shabelle).",1,1619476353,SOM 7918481,706,SOM33674,33674,"20 April 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,"Belet Weyne",,"Belet Weyne",4.736,45.2043,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 20 April 2021, suspected Al Shabaab militants attacked a government soldier (SNA) in the Bacaadaha neighborhood of Heegan section in Hawlwadaag village in Belet Weyne town (Belet Weyne, Hiraan). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1619476353,SOM 7918501,706,SOM33677,33677,"20 April 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bakool,Xudur,,Hudur,4.1237,43.8915,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 20 April 2021, Al Shabaab militants carried out a probing attack against government security forces (SNA) in Hudur town (Xudur, Bakool). A child was injured by a stray bullet from the AS.",0,1619476353,SOM 7918502,706,SOM33675,33675,"20 April 2021",2021,1,Riots,"Violent demonstration","Rioters (Somalia)","Women (Somalia)",5,"Police Forces of Somaliland (2010-)",,1,15,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Togdheer,Burco,,Burco,9.745,45.634,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 20 April 2021, residents, mainly women and children, staged a demonstration after the Somaliland military court sentenced a senior military colonel to two years imprisonment in Burco town (Burco, Togdheer). He was accused of the SLA strike in February 2021 and of leaking military information to government of Somalia. The demonstrators burned tires on the streets, the police dispersed the demonstrators. [size=no report]",0,1619476353,SOM 7918535,706,SOM33678,33678,"20 April 2021",2021,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Government of Somalia (2017-)",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Yaqshid",2.0678,45.35,1,VOA,International,"On 20 April 2021, an IED by Al Shabaab militants detonated, targeting the Dayniile deputy district commissioner's convoy at the Darussalam neighborhood in Mogadishu - Yaqshid (Banadir). The commissioner was killed and at least three escorting soldiers were injured.",1,1619476354,SOM 7918442,706,SOM33671,33671,"19 April 2021",2021,1,Protests,"Peaceful protest","Protesters (Somalia)",,6,,,0,60,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Hodan,,"Mogadishu - Hodan",2.0333,45.35,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 19 April 2021, over a hundred people protested against the term extension by the federal government at Shirkoole village neighborhood in Mogadishu - Hodan district (Hodan, Banadir), and demanded an election. [size=over a hundred]",0,1619476353,SOM 7917935,706,SOM33670,33670,"19 April 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Hawl Wadaag",2.048,45.32,1,Calamada,National,"On 19 April 2021, Al Shabaab militants shot and killed a municipal police officer who was collecting taxi revenue in the vicinity of Bakaro junction road market in Mogadishu - Hawl Wadaag district (Banadir).",1,1619476352,SOM 7918483,706,SOM33669,33669,"19 April 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Mogadishu - Dharkenley",2.0095,45.25,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 19 April 2021, suspected Al Shabaab militants threw a hand grenade at government soldiers (NISA) on foot patrol at the Foorilow village neighborhood in Mogadishu - Dharkenley (Afgooye, Lower Shabelle). One soldier was killed.",1,1619476353,SOM 7918513,706,SOM33672,33672,"19 April 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Mukaiga,2.1517,45.0686,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 19 April 2021, Al Shabaab militants attacked government police forces at a checkpoint at Mukaiga village (Afgooye, Lower Shabelle). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1619476354,SOM 7918290,706,SOM33668,33668,"19 April 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)","AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Burundi)",1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Balcad,,"Ceel Geelow",2.5159,45.3622,2,"Radio Dalsan",National,"On 19 April 2021, government security forces (SNA) and AMISOM BNDF in an operation clashed with Al Shabaab militants on the road between Balcad and Qalimoow villages, near Ceel Geelow village (Balcad, Middle Shabelle). A senior militant was killed and several of his bodyguards injured.",1,1619476353,SOM 7918357,706,SOM33665,33665,"18 April 2021",2021,1,"Explosions/Remote violence",Grenade,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Jowhar,,Jowhar,2.7797,45.5042,1,"Shabelle Media Network",National,"On 18 April 2021, unidentified gunmen threw a hand grenade at a government police checkpoint at Sinaay junction in Jowhar town (Jowhar, Middle Shabelle). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1619476353,SOM 7917931,706,SOM33667,33667,"18 April 2021",2021,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Civilians (Somalia)","Former Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",7,17,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Karan",2.0652,45.39,1,Caasimada,National,"On 18 April 2021, government security forces (Dufaan unit) attacked the vehicle of the former NISA chief at the Marina junction road neighborhood in Mogadishu - Karan district (Banadir). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1619476352,SOM 7918468,706,SOM33666,33666,"18 April 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Heliwa",2.0844,45.39,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 18 April 2021, Al Shabaab militants threw a hand grenade at government soldiers on foot patrol at the Livestock market neighborhood in Mogadishu - Heliwa district (Banadir). The security forces reacted with gun fire after the explosion. No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1619476353,SOM 7918482,706,SOM33662,33662,"18 April 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)","AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Uganda)",1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,Danow,1.7317,44.6253,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 18 April 2021, Al Shabaab militants carried out an attack against government security forces (SNA) and an AMISOM UPDF troops forward operation base in Danow village (Marka, Lower Shabelle). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1619476353,SOM 7918492,706,SOM33664,33664,"18 April 2021",2021,1,"Strategic developments","Looting/property destruction","Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Jowhar,,Jowhar,2.7797,45.5042,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","Property destruction: On 18 April 2021, Al Shabaab militants attacked and burned down Geed-cadow village near Jowhar town (Jowhar, Middle Shabelle). The militants accused the villagers of aiding and supporting the activities of Macawisley militia. No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1619476353,SOM 7918496,706,SOM33659,33659,"18 April 2021",2021,1,"Violence against civilians","Abduction/forced disappearance","Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Labour Group (Somalia)",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bakool,Xudur,,Baano,3.9963,43.9573,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 18 April 2021, Al Shabaab militants captured the owner of a donkey cart and burned six donkey carts transporting commercial goods near Baano village (Xudur, Bakool). The other cart owners managed to escape. Al Shabaab banned transportation of commercials good to Hudur and Diinsoor town.",0,1619476353,SOM 7918292,706,SOM33661,33661,"18 April 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,"Belet Weyne",,"Caloola Cad",4.6609,45.2127,2,"Radio Kulmiye",National,"On 18 April 2021, government security forces (SNA) in an operation clashed with Al Shabaab militants at a checkpoint between Jaambeyrow village and Caloola Cad village (Belet Weyne, Hiraan). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1619476353,SOM 7918293,706,SOM33660,33660,"18 April 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,"Belet Weyne",,Baar,4.4365,45.1932,2,"Radio Kulmiye",National,"On 18 April 2021, government security forces (SNA) in an operation clashed with Al Shabaab militants at a checkpoint near Baar village (Belet Weyne, Hiraan). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1619476353,SOM 7918295,706,SOM33663,33663,"18 April 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)","AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Burundi)",1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Balcad,,Gololey,2.4492,45.3542,2,"Radio Kulmiye",National,"On 18 April 2021, Al Shabaab militants ambushed government security forces (SNA) and AMISOM BNDF troops in an operation in Sayga forest between Ceel Geelow village and Gololey village (Balcad, Middle Shabelle). Two militants were killed, one captured and two suspects arrested in the incident.",2,1619476353,SOM 7917934,706,SOM33657,33657,"17 April 2021",2021,1,"Explosions/Remote violence",Grenade,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle","Wanla Weyn",,Muuri,2.6133,44.8888,1,Calamada,National,"On 17 April 2021, Al Shabaab militants threw a hand grenade at a government security forces (SNA) checkpoint in Muuri village (Wanla Weyn, Lower Shabelle). At least two soldiers were killed, two others were injured by the blast.",2,1619476352,SOM 7918464,706,SOM33658,33658,"17 April 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Qoryooley,,Qoryooley,1.7878,44.53,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 17 April 2021, Al Shabaab militants launched an attack against government security forces (SNA) at a checkpoint near Qoryooley town (Qoryooley, Lower Shabelle). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1619476353,SOM 7918508,706,SOM33654,33654,"17 April 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Awdheegle,1.9833,44.8333,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 17 April 2021, Al Shabaab militants launched an attack against government security forces (SNA) at a checkpoint near Awdheegle village (Afgooye, Lower Shabelle). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1619476353,SOM 7918288,706,SOM33656,33656,"17 April 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) National Intelligence and Security Agency",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Mogadishu - Dharkenley",2.0095,45.25,1,"Radio Dalsan",National,"On 17 April 2021, Al Shabaab militants shot and killed a government soldier (NISA) at the Aargada village neighborhood in Mogadishu - Dharkenley district (Afgooye, Lower Shabelle).",1,1619476353,SOM 7918289,706,SOM33655,33655,"17 April 2021",2021,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Balcad,,Gololey,2.4492,45.3542,2,"Radio Dalsan",National,"On 17 April 2021, an IED by Al Shabaab militants detonated, targeting a government security forces (SNA) convoy near Gololey village (Balcad, Middle Shabelle). At least two people, including a top SNA army commander, were killed.",2,1619476353,SOM 7875343,706,SOM33632,33632,"16 April 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Kenya)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Kismaayo,,Kismayo,-0.3603,42.5463,2,"Mogadishu Update","New media","On 16 April 2021, Al Shabaab militants attacked an AMISOM KDF forward operation base in the vicinity of Kismayo town (Kismaayo, Lower Juba). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1618857530,SOM 7875383,706,SOM33633,33633,"16 April 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Dhulbahante-Wacays Aden Sub-Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Dhulbahante-Reer Hagar Sub-Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,44,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Sool,Xudun,,Xudun,9.1549,47.4776,2,"Radio Kulmiye",National,"On 16 April 2021, a Dhulbahante-Wacays Aden sub-clan militia clashed with a Dhulbahante-Reer Hagar sub-clan militia in Dhabar-Dalool village near Xudun town (Xudun, Sool). At least ten people were killed. The clash was related to a dispute over a drinking water well.",10,1618857530,SOM 7918432,706,SOM33650,33650,"16 April 2021",2021,1,"Strategic developments","Looting/property destruction","Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Labour Group (Somalia)",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Balcad,,"Ceel Geelow",2.5159,45.3622,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","Property destruction: On 16 April 2021, Al Shabaab militants set on fire two trucks returning from Jowhar to Mogadishu near Sayga forest between Gololey village and Ceel Geelow village (Balcad, Middle Shabelle). The vehicles were working on the road construction between Mogadishu and Jowhar.",0,1619476353,SOM 7918493,706,SOM33653,33653,"16 April 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,Shalaambood,1.7087,44.6961,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 16 April 2021, Al Shabaab militants carried out hit and run attack against government security forces (SNA) at a checkpoint in Shalaambood village (Marka, Lower Shabelle). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1619476353,SOM 7918497,706,SOM33652,33652,"16 April 2021",2021,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Balcad,,Qalimow,2.5878,45.3695,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 16 April 2021, an IED by Al Shabaab militants detonated, targeting government security forces (SNA) convoy travelling between Balcad and Qalimow village (Balcad, Middle Shabelle). Two soldiers were injured.",0,1619476353,SOM 7918294,706,SOM33651,33651,"16 April 2021",2021,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Government of Somalia (2017-)",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Mogadishu - Daynile",2.0581,45.3003,1,"Radio Kulmiye",National,"On 16 April 2021, Al Shabaab militants shot and killed the Hamar Jabab district commissioner (DC) as he was entering his home in Sarkuusta neighborhood in Mogadishu - Daynile district (Afgooye, Lower Shabelle).",1,1619476353,SOM 7875150,706,SOM33629,33629,"15 April 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Kenya)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Badhaadhe,,Hosingow,-0.1734,41.2695,1,Caasimada,National,"On 15 April 2021, Al Shabaab militants attacked AMISOM KDF forward operation at a base in Hosingow village (Badhaadhe, Lower Juba). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1618857530,SOM 7875423,706,SOM33628,33628,"15 April 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Uganda)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,Danow,1.7317,44.6253,2,"Somali Memo",National,"On 15 April 2021, Al Shabaab militants attacked an AMISOM UNDF forward operation base in Danow village (Marka, Lower Shabelle). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1618857530,SOM 7875424,706,SOM33631,33631,"15 April 2021",2021,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Wardhigley",2.0549,45.33,1,"Somali Memo",National,"On 15 April 2021, suspected Al Shabaab militants shot and killed a civilian in Mogadishu - Wardhigley district (Wardhigley, Banadir).",1,1618857530,SOM 7875427,706,SOM33630,33630,"15 April 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Hodan,,"Mogadishu - Hodan",2.0333,45.35,1,"Somali Memo",National,"On 15 April 2021, Al Shabaab militants threw a hand grenade at government security forces at a checkpoint near Shabelle university checkpoint in Mogadishu - Hodan district (Hodan, Banadir). The soldiers reacted with gunfire after the blast. No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1618857530,SOM 7918452,706,SOM33647,33647,"15 April 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Bariirre,2.0476,44.8975,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 15 April 2021, Al Shabaab militants carried out a hit and run attack against government security forces (SNA) at a defensive base in Bariirre village (Afgooye, Lower Shabelle). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1619476353,SOM 7918504,706,SOM33646,33646,"15 April 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Awdheegle,1.9833,44.8333,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 15 April 2021, Al Shabaab militants carried out hit and run attack against government security forces (SNA) at a defensive base in Awdheegle village (Afgooye, Lower Shabelle). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1619476353,SOM 7918505,706,SOM33649,33649,"15 April 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Mogadishu - Daynile",2.0581,45.3003,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 15 April 2021, Al Shabaab militants carried out hit and run attack against government security forces (SNA) at a checkpoint in Warlaliska neighborhood in Mogadishu - Daynile district (Afgooye, Lower Shabelle). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1619476353,SOM 7918509,706,SOM33648,33648,"15 April 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Habar Gedir Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,14,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Mudug,Gaalkacyo,,"Ceel Akhwan",6.6918,47.3774,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 15 April 2021, government security forces (SNA) clashed with a Habar Gedir clan militia over an illegal checkpoint near Ceel Akhwan village (Gaalkacyo, Mudug). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1619476353,SOM 7875412,706,SOM33626,33626,"14 April 2021",2021,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Balcad,,Gololey,2.4492,45.3542,2,"Shabelle Media Network",National,"On 14 April 2021, an IED by an unknown group detonated, targeting a vehicle traveling from Mogadishu to Jowhar town near Gololey village (Balcad, Middle Shabelle). At least 17 people were killed.",17,1618857530,SOM 7875480,706,SOM33627,33627,"14 April 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Mogadishu - Dharkenley",2.0095,45.25,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 14 April 2021, Al Shabaab militants threw a hand grenade in the Tabeelaha Weydow neighborhood in Mogadishu - Dharkenley district (Afgooye, Lower Shabelle). Soldiers reacted with gunfire after the blast. No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1618857530,SOM 7875504,706,SOM33625,33625,"14 April 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Habar Gedir Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Habar Gedir Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,44,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Galgaduud,Dhuusamarreeb,,"Bali Cad",5.4804,46.0906,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 14 April 2021, two Habar Gedir clan militias clashed in the vicinity of Bali Cad village (Dhuusamarreeb, Galgaduud). The clashes were related to clan revenge and resulted in wounding two people. No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1618857530,SOM 7875378,706,SOM33618,33618,"13 April 2021",2021,1,Protests,"Peaceful protest","Protesters (Somalia)","Women (Somalia)",6,,,0,60,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Togdheer,Burco,,Burco,9.745,45.634,1,"Radio Dalsan",National,"On 13 April 2021, residents, mainly women and children, staged a peaceful protest for a second day after the Somaliland military court sentenced a senior military colonel to two years imprisonment in Burco town (Burco, Togdheer). He was accused of the SLA strike in February 2021 and of leaking military information to government of Somalia. [size=no report]",0,1618857530,SOM 7875422,706,SOM33623,33623,"13 April 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Wardhigley",2.0549,45.33,1,"Somali Memo",National,"On 13 April 2021, Al Shabaab militants threw a hand grenade in the Mohamud Harbi School neighborhood in Mogadishu - Wardhigley district (Wardhigley, Banadir). Soldiers reacted with gunfire after the blast. No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1618857530,SOM 7875479,706,SOM33620,33620,"13 April 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Ceelasha Biyaha",2.0823,45.2102,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 13 April 2021, Al Shabaab militants carried out a hit and run attack against government security forces (SNA) at a defensive base in the vicinity of Ceelasha Biyaha village (Afgooye, Lower Shabelle). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1618857530,SOM 7875481,706,SOM33619,33619,"13 April 2021",2021,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Galgaduud,Cabudwaaq,,Cabudwaaq,6.1478,46.3964,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 13 April 2021, a civilian was injured when unknown armed men ambushed and shot at his vehicle while traveling from Cadaado to Cabudwaaq town (Cabudwaaq, Galgaduud).",0,1618857530,SOM 7875484,706,SOM33622,33622,"13 April 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Hawl Wadaag",2.048,45.32,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 13 April 2021, Al Shabaab militants threw a hand grenade at a police at a checkpoint near the Daalo village neighborhood in Mogadishu - Hawl Wadaag district (Hawl Wadaag, Banadir). The forces reacted with gunfire after the explosion. No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1618857530,SOM 7875518,706,SOM33621,33621,"13 April 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Baraawe,,Embareeso,1.1808,44.0479,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 13 April 2021, Al Shabaab militants attacked government security forces (SNA) at a defensive base in Embareeso village (Baraawe, Lower Shabelle). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1618857530,SOM 7875520,706,SOM33624,33624,"13 April 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) National Intelligence and Security Agency",,1,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,11,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Wardhigley",2.0549,45.33,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 13 April 2021, two groups of government security forces (NISA/SNA) clashed in the National neighborhood in Mogadishu - Wardhigley district (Wardhigley, Banadir). Two soldiers were killed. Reason for clash not known/reported.",2,1618857530,SOM 7875528,706,SOM33617,33617,"13 April 2021",2021,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Civilians (Somalia)","Labour Group (Somalia)",7,17,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,"Belet Weyne",,"Belet Weyne",4.736,45.2043,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 13 April 2021, a government security soldier (NISA) shot and injured a civilian truck driver in Iftin revenue collection checkpoint in Belet Weyne town (Belet Weyne, Hiraan).",0,1618857530,SOM 7875534,706,SOM33616,33616,"13 April 2021",2021,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)","Civilians (Somalia)",1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Baydhaba,,Aawdiinle,3.1706,43.4099,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 13 April 2021, an IED by an unknown group detonated, targeting government police forces (Southwest State Special Police Forces) at Aawdiinle village (Baydhaba, Bay). A civilian bystander was injured.",0,1618857530,SOM 7875151,706,SOM33613,33613,"12 April 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Jowhar,,Gambole,3.0842,45.1809,2,Caasimada,National,"On 12 April 2021, government security forces (Bancroft) in an operation clashed with Al Shabaab militants at a checkpoint near Gambole village (Jowhar, Middle Shabelle). One SNA soldier and twenty four militants were killed according to the SNA.",25,1618857530,SOM 7875425,706,SOM33615,33615,"12 April 2021",2021,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Karan",2.0652,45.39,1,"Somali Memo",National,"On 12 April 2021, Al Shabaab militants, riding a tuk-tuk, shot and killed a senior police officer in front of his house (off duty) near Jamuuriya village neighborhood in Mogadishu - Karan district (Karan, Banadir).",1,1618857530,SOM 7875487,706,SOM33610,33610,"12 April 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,"Bulo Mareer",1.6298,44.5196,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 12 April 2021, Al Shabaab militants attacked government security forces (SNA) at a defensive base in Bulo Mareer village (Marka, Lower Shabelle). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1618857530,SOM 7875489,706,SOM33612,33612,"12 April 2021",2021,1,Protests,"Peaceful protest","Protesters (Somalia)","Women (Somalia)",6,,,0,60,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Togdheer,Burco,,Burco,9.745,45.634,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 12 April 2021, a group of women and children staged a peaceful protest after the Somaliland military court sentenced a senior military colonel to two years imprisonment in Burco town (Burco, Togdheer). He was accused of the SLA strike in February 2021 and of leaking military information to government of Somalia. [size=no report]",0,1618857530,SOM 7875494,706,SOM33609,33609,"12 April 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Balcad,,Balcad,2.39,45.3833,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 12 April 2021, Al Shabaab militants attacked a government security forces (SNA) forward operation at a base in Balcad town (Balcad, Middle Shabelle). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1618857530,SOM 7875495,706,SOM33611,33611,"12 April 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Burundi)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Jowhar,,Burane,2.8,45.55,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 12 April 2021, Al Shabaab militants launched an attack on an AMISOM BNDF troops forward operation at a base in Burane village (Jowhar, Middle Shabelle). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1618857530,SOM 7875500,706,SOM33614,33614,"12 April 2021",2021,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Puntland Police Force",,1,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,17,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Mudug,Gaalkacyo,,Jeexdin,6.8476,47.5447,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 12 April 2021, Puntland security forces shot and injured a civilian in his car in Jeexdin village (Mudug, Gaalkacyo). The motive of the attack is unknown/reported.",0,1618857530,SOM 7875514,706,SOM33608,33608,"12 April 2021",2021,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Baydhaba,,Baidoa,3.1172,43.6469,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 12 April 2021, an IED placed at a teashop by unknown group detonated, targeting civilians in the vicinity of ADC in the Hawlwadag neighborhood of Baidoa town (Baydhaba, Bay). Sixteen people were reportedly injured in the explosion.",0,1618857530,SOM 7875543,706,SOM33607,33607,"12 April 2021",2021,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Jubaland Security Force",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Afmadow,,Afmadow,0.5172,42.071,1,VOA,International,"On 12 April 2021, an IED by Al Shabaab militants detonated, targeting Jubaland security forces convoy near Afmadow airstrip in Afmadow town (Afmadow, Lower Juba). Five soldiers were killed and three others were injured.",5,1618857530,SOM 7875379,706,SOM33602,33602,"11 April 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Balcad,,Balcad,2.39,45.3833,1,"Radio Dalsan",National,"On 11 April 2021, Al Shabaab militants attacked government security forces at a checkpoint in Balcad town (Balcad, Middle Shabelle). Two soldiers were killed.",2,1618857530,SOM 7875382,706,SOM33603,33603,"11 April 2021",2021,1,"Strategic developments",Other,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Baydhaba,,Berdale,3.2144,43.198,2,"Radio Kulmiye",National,"Displacement: On 11 April 2021, Al Shabaab militants displaced dozens civilians from villages near Berdale village (Baydhaba, Bay) after the civilians refused to enroll their children with Al Shabaab.",0,1618857530,SOM 7875149,706,SOM33606,33606,"11 April 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Hodan,,"Mogadishu - Hodan",2.0333,45.35,1,Caasimada,National,"On 11 April 2021, Al Shabaab militants shot and killed a police officer in the Seypiano neighborhood in Mogadishu - Hodan district (Hodan, Banadir).",1,1618857530,SOM 7918510,706,SOM33605,33605,"11 April 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Unidentified Armed Group (Yemen)",,3,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Mudug,Hobyo,,"Coast of Hobyo",5.3043,48.5888,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 11 April 2021, government security forces (Galmudug marine) forces exchanged fire with a foreign ship (suspected Yemeni) a few miles off the coast of Hobyo town (Hobyo, Mudug). The incident occurred when two small vessels belonging to Galmudug coast guard forces attempted to stop the ship. Two Galmudug marine soldiers were injured in the incident.",0,1619476353,SOM 7875510,706,SOM33604,33604,"11 April 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Burundi)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Jowhar,,Burane,2.8,45.55,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 11 April 2021, Al Shabaab militants launched an attack on AMISOM BNDF troops at a base near Burane village (Jowhar, Middle Shabelle). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1618857530,SOM 7875530,706,SOM33601,33601,"11 April 2021",2021,1,"Explosions/Remote violence",Grenade,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)","Civilians (Somalia); Taxi Drivers (Somalia)",1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Baydhaba,,Baidoa,3.1172,43.6469,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 11 April 2021, unidentified gunmen threw a hand grenade at government police forces (SWSPF) at a checkpoint in the Hawlwadag neighborhood in Baidoa town (Baydhaba, Bay). A rickshaw driver injured in the explosion.",0,1618857530,SOM 7875377,706,SOM33593,33593,"10 April 2021",2021,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Suicide bomb","Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Government of Somalia (2017-)",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Baydhaba,,Baidoa,3.1172,43.6469,1,"Radio Dalsan",National,"On 10 April 2021, an Al Shabaab militant launched a suicide bombing attack, targeting Bay regional governor at a fast-food restaurant in Berdaale neighborhood in Baidoa town (Baydhaba, Bay). At least four people were killed, including the bomber, and 11 other injured.",4,1618857530,SOM 7875381,706,SOM33599,33599,"10 April 2021",2021,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)","Civilians (Somalia)",1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Heliwa",2.0844,45.39,1,"Radio Kulmiye",National,"On 10 April 2021, an IED by unknown group detonated, targeting a vehicle driven by a police officer at Biya-Dega neighborhood in Mogadishu - Heliwa district (Heliwa, Banadir). Two civilian bystanders were killed in the blast and the driver of the car sustained injuries.",2,1618857530,SOM 7875477,706,SOM33594,33594,"10 April 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,"Bulo Mareer",1.6298,44.5196,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 10 April 2021, Al Shabaab militants attacked government security forces (SNA) at a defensive base in Bulo Mareer village (Marka, Lower Shabelle). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1618857530,SOM 7875478,706,SOM33595,33595,"10 April 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bakool,Xudur,,Hudur,4.1237,43.8915,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 10 April 2021, Al Shabaab militants conducted a probing attack against government security forces (SNA) at a base in Hudur town (Xudur, Bakool). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1618857530,SOM 7875488,706,SOM33600,33600,"10 April 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Karan",2.0652,45.39,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 10 April 2021, suspected Al Shabaab militants threw a hand grenade at government troops at a position at the Al-Cadaala neighborhood in Mogadishu - Karan district (Karan, Banadir). The forces reacted with gunfire after the explosion. No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1618857530,SOM 7875491,706,SOM33596,33596,"10 April 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,Janaale,1.8,44.7,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 10 April 2021, Al Shabaab militants carried a hit and run attack against government security forces (SNA) at a checkpoint in Janaale village (Marka, Lower Shabelle). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1618857530,SOM 7875511,706,SOM33598,33598,"10 April 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Jubaland Security Force",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Jamaame,,Kobon,0.0356,42.7091,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 10 April 2021, Jubaland security forces on foot patrol clashed with Al Shabaab militants in the vicinity of Kobon village (Jamaame, Lower Juba). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1618857530,SOM 7875545,706,SOM33597,33597,"10 April 2021",2021,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Jubaland Security Force",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Kismaayo,,Kismayo,-0.3603,42.5463,1,VOA,International,"On 10 April 2021, an IED by a suspected Al Shabaab militants detonated, targeting the vehicle of Jubaland security officer in the vicinity of Suuqa Yasin junction at Farjano village neighborhood in Kismayo town (Kismaayo, Lower Juba). One soldier was killed.",1,1618857530,SOM 7807267,706,SOM33584,33584,"09 April 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Qoryooley,,Mubaarak,1.9167,44.7733,1,"Radio Dalsan",National,"On 9 April 2021, government security forces (SNA) in an operation clashed with Al Shabaab militants at a base in Mubaarak village (Qoryooley, Lower Shabelle). Several militants were captured and checkpoints destroyed. No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1618266662,SOM 7875517,706,SOM33592,33592,"09 April 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,"Qansax Dheere",,"Qansax Dheere",2.8712,43.0043,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 9 April 2021, Al Shabaab militants launched a hit and run attack against government police forces (Southwest Special Police Forces - SWSPF) at a base in Qansax Dheere town (Qansax Dheere, Bay). One police officer and five militants were killed.",6,1618857530,SOM 7875529,706,SOM33591,33591,"09 April 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Baydhaba,,Mayafulka,3.1292,43.6977,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 9 April 2021, Al Shabaab militants carried out a hit and run attack against government security forces (SNA) at a base in Mayafulka village (Baydhaba, Bay). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1618857530,SOM 7875533,706,SOM33590,33590,"09 April 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Baydhaba,,Makuudo,3.0597,43.6041,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 9 April 2021, Al Shabaab militants carried out a hit and run attack against government security forces (SNA) at a base in Makuudo village (Baydhaba, Bay). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1618857530,SOM 7807261,706,SOM33580,33580,"08 April 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Jubaland Security Force",1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Kismaayo,,Bar-Sanguun,-0.4876,42.1839,2,"Radio Dalsan",National,"On 8 April 2021, government security forces (SNA)/Jubaland security forces in an operation clashed with Al Shabaab militants at bases in the villages of Lafaha-ragga and Xero Shiid near Bar-Sanguun village (Kismaayo, Lower Juba), as well as the villages of Araara and Kobon. 12 militants were killed in the operation. Total fatalities divided equally across 3 events.",4,1618266662,SOM 7807262,706,SOM33579,33579,"08 April 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Jubaland Security Force",1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Jamaame,,Araara,0.0263,42.6829,1,"Radio Dalsan",National,"On 8 April 2021, government security forces (SNA)/Jubaland security forces in an operation clashed with Al Shabaab militants at bases in Araara village (Jamaame, Lower Juba), Kobon village, Lafaha-ragga village, and Xero Shiid village. 12 militants were killed in the operation. Total fatalities divided equally across 3 events.",4,1618266662,SOM 7807264,706,SOM33583,33583,"08 April 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Jubaland Security Force",1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Jamaame,,Kobon,0.0356,42.7091,1,"Radio Dalsan",National,"On 8 April 2021, government security forces (SNA)/Jubaland security forces in an operation clashed with Al Shabaab militants at bases in Kobon village (Jamaame, Lower Juba), Araara village, Lafaha-ragga village, and Xero Shiid village. 12 militants were killed in the operation. Total fatalities divided equally across 3 events.",4,1618266662,SOM 7807269,706,SOM33582,33582,"08 April 2021",2021,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Jowhar,,Buurane,2.9647,45.5124,2,"Radio Dalsan",National,"On 8 April 2021, a remote controlled IED by Al Shabaab militants detonated, targeting government security forces (SNA) in a convoy in the vicinity of Buurane village (Jowhar, Middle Shabelle). One soldier was killed and the commander of Buurane was injured.",1,1618266662,SOM 7875506,706,SOM33586,33586,"08 April 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-) Jubaland Security Force",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Afmadow,,Afmadow,0.5172,42.071,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 8 April 2021, unidentified armed gunmen shot and killed a Jubaland police officer in the vicinity of Afmadow town (Afmadow, Lower Juba).",1,1618857530,SOM 7875512,706,SOM33587,33587,"08 April 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Baraawe,,Baraawe,1.1132,44.0297,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 8 April 2021, Al Shabaab militants attacked government security forces (SNA) troops at a base at the Buulo-Colow village near Baraawe town (Baraawe, Lower Shabelle). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1618857530,SOM 7875532,706,SOM33588,33588,"08 April 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Dhulbahante-Wacays Aden Sub-Clan Militia (Somalia)","Labour Group (Somalia)",4,"Dhulbahante-Reer Hagar Sub-Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,44,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Togdheer,Buuhoodle,,Buuhoodle,8.2516,46.3157,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 8 April 2021, charcoal burners from a Dhulbahante-Wacays Aden sub-clan militia clashed with a Dhulbahante-Reer Hagar sub-clan militia in Buuhoodle town (Buuhoodle, Togdheer) after the group destroyed the hideouts of the charcoal burners. Two people were killed.",2,1618857530,SOM 7875535,706,SOM33589,33589,"08 April 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Yaqshid",2.0678,45.35,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 8 April 2021, suspected Al Shabaab militants threw a hand grenade at government security forces (SNA) at a checkpoint at Arafat village neighborhood in Mogadishu - Yaqshid district (Yaqshid, Banadir). The soldiers reacted with gunfire after the explosion. No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1618857530,SOM 7807475,706,SOM33581,33581,"08 April 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Jowhar,,Buurane,2.9647,45.5124,1,VOA,International,"On 8 April 2021, Al Shabaab militants attacked government security forces (SNA) at a base in Buurane village (Jowhar, Lower Shabelle). Two soldiers were killed.",2,1618266662,SOM 7807263,706,SOM33576,33576,"07 April 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Galgaduud,Dhuusamarreeb,,"Lebi Duule",5.3309,46.3592,2,"Radio Dalsan",National,"On 7 April 2021, government security forces (SNA) in an operation clashed with Al Shabaab militants at a checkpoint in Dhabana-Dhulkuheys village near Lebi Duule village (Dhuusamarreeb, Galgaduud). Six militants and two SNA soldiers were killed.",8,1618266662,SOM 7807265,706,SOM33577,33577,"07 April 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Government regains territory","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Galgaduud,Dhuusamarreeb,,"Lebi Duule",5.3309,46.3592,1,"Radio Dalsan",National,"On 7 April 2021, government security forces (SNA) troops retook an Al Shabaab militant base in Lebi Duule village (Dhuusamarreeb, Galgaduud). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1618266662,SOM 7807350,706,SOM33574,33574,"07 April 2021",2021,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)","Civilians (Somalia)",1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Baydhaba,,Baidoa,3.1172,43.6469,1,"Somali Memo",National,"On 7 April 2021, an IED by Al Shabaab militants detonated, targeting a police officer (SWSPF) in tea shop near Hareeri- Kadiyow police post in Baidoa town (Baydhaba, Bay). One civilian was killed and three others, including the police commissioner of Hareeri-Kadiyow police post, were injured in the explosion.",1,1618266662,SOM 7807351,706,SOM33575,33575,"07 April 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Ethiopia)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bakool,Xudur,,Hudur,4.1237,43.8915,1,"Somali Memo",National,"On 7 April 2021, Al Shabaab militants carried out a hit and run attack against AMISOM ENDF forces at a base in Hudur town (Xudur, Bakool). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1618266662,SOM 7807352,706,SOM33578,33578,"07 April 2021",2021,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Mukaiga,2.1517,45.0686,1,"Somali Memo",National,"On 7 April 2021, an IED by Al Shabaab militants detonated, targeting a government security forces (SNA) convoy escorting government officials from Southwest state in Mukaiga village (Afgooye, Lower Shabelle). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1618266662,SOM 7875531,706,SOM33585,33585,"07 April 2021",2021,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)","Civilians (Somalia)",1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Yaqshid",2.0678,45.35,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 7 April 2021, a remote controlled IED by an unknown group detonated, targeting a government police convoy (Haram cad unit) near Xeyle-Bariise factory neighborhood in Mogadishu - Yaqshid district (Yaqshid, Banadir). At least two police officers were killed while three others, including one civilian bystander, were injured by the blast.",2,1618857530,SOM 7807334,706,SOM33570,33570,"06 April 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Awdheegle,1.9833,44.8333,1,"Shabelle Media Network",Subnational,"On 6 April 2021, government security forces (SNA) in an operation clashed with Al Shabaab militants at a checkpoint in Awdheegle village (Afgooye, Lower Shabelle). One senior militant was killed and several others were injured.",1,1618266662,SOM 7807428,706,SOM33572,33572,"06 April 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,Golweyn,1.6584,44.58,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 6 April 2021, Al Shabaab militants launched an attack on government security forces (SNA) troops at a checkpoint near Golweyn village (Marka, Lower Shabelle). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1618266662,SOM 7807430,706,SOM33573,33573,"06 April 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Mogadishu - Daynile",2.0581,45.3003,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 6 April 2021, Al Shabaab militants launched an attack against government security forces (SNA) troops at a checkpoint near the Sam-back neighborhood in Mogadishu - Daynile district (Daynile, Banadir). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1618480137,SOM 7807436,706,SOM33571,33571,"06 April 2021",2021,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Habar Jeclo-Soolomadaw Sub-Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Civilians (Somalia)","Dhulbahante-Cigaale Cali Clan Group (Somalia)",7,47,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Togdheer,Buuhoodle,,Buuhoodle,8.2516,46.3157,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 6 April 2021, a Habar Jeclo-Soolomadaw sub-clan militia shot and killed a man from Dhulbahante-Cigaale Cali clan and injured another man in Buuhoodle town (Buuhoodle, Togdheer). The motive of the killing is believed to be over clan revenge.",1,1618266662,SOM 7918457,706,SOM33645,33645,"05 April 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Jubaland Security Force",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Kismaayo,,Abdi-Dhore,-0.3257,42.2799,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 5 April 2021, Al Shabaab militants ambushed a Jubaland security forces convoy passing near Abdi-Dhore village (Kismaayo, Lower Juba). One soldier was killed.",1,1619476353,SOM 7807417,706,SOM33566,33566,"05 April 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Kenya)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Badhaadhe,,Hosingow,-0.1734,41.2695,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 5 April 2021, Al Shabaab militants launched a hit and run attack against AMISOM KDF forces at a base in the vicinity of Hosingow village (Kismaayo, Lower Juba). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1618480180,SOM 7807422,706,SOM33569,33569,"05 April 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Jubaland Security Force",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Afmadow,,Welharey,1.0258,41.4762,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 5 April 2021, Jubaland security forces attacked suspected Al Shabaab militants at a hideout in the vicinity of Welharey village (Afmadow, Lower Juba). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1618266662,SOM 7807442,706,SOM33565,33565,"05 April 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Jubaland Security Force",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Afmadow,,"Bilis Qooqaani",0.2837,41.7141,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 5 April 2021, Al Shabaab militants conducted a hit and run attack against Jubaland security forces in the vicinity of Bilis Qooqaani village (Afmadow, Lower Juba). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1618266662,SOM 7807443,706,SOM33567,33567,"05 April 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Karan",2.0652,45.39,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 5 April 2021, Al Shabaab militants threw a hand grenade at the residential house of a government official at the Jamuuriya road neighborhood in Mogadishu - Karan district (Karan, Banadir). The security reacted with gunfire after the explosion. No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1618480185,SOM 7807448,706,SOM33568,33568,"05 April 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Puntland Security Force",,1,"Islamic State (Somalia)",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Togdheer,Owdweyne,,"Qar Goliis",9.8667,44.9167,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 5 April 2021, Puntland security forces in a operation clashed with Islamic State militants at hideouts in Qar Goliis village (Owdweyne, Togdheer), Madax-madow village, Dhabancaddo village, and Baraagaha village. At least 24 militants were killed. Total fatalities divided equally across 2 events.",12,1618266662,SOM 7807266,706,SOM33563,33563,"04 April 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,"Qansax Dheere",,"Qansax Dheere",2.8712,43.0043,1,"Radio Dalsan",National,"On 4 April 2021, government security forces (SWSPF) on a foot patrol clashed with Al Shabaab militants transporting IEDs in Qansax Dheere town (Qansax Dheere, Bay). Two militants were killed.",2,1618266662,SOM 7807270,706,SOM33556,33556,"04 April 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,11,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Gedo,"Belet Xaawo",,"Belet Xaawo",3.7807,41.8943,1,"Radio Dalsan",National,"On 4 April 2021, two government security forces (SNA) clashed when a section of the forces open fire others at a checkpoint in Belet Xaawo town (Belet Xaawo, Gedo). Three soldiers were killed.",3,1618266662,SOM 7807274,706,SOM33558,33558,"04 April 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Puntland Security Force",,1,"Islamic State (Somalia)",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bari,Qandala,,"Buuraha Cali Miskat",11,50,2,"Radio Kulmiye",National,"On 4 April 2021, Puntland security forces in a operation clashed with Islamic State militants at hideouts in the villages of Madax-madow, Dhabancaddo and Baraagaha near Buuraha Cali Miskat village (Qandala, Bari), as well as Qar Goliis village. At least 24 militants were killed. Total fatalities divided equally across 2 events.",12,1618266662,SOM 7807348,706,SOM33557,33557,"04 April 2021",2021,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,"Buur Hakaba",,"Buulo Fulaay",2.1187,43.5202,1,"Somali Memo",National,"On 4 April 2021, Al Shabaab militants shot and killed two civilians in a public square in Buulo Fulaay village (Buur Hakaba, Bay). The militant's sharia court accused them for practicing witchcraft.",2,1618266662,SOM 7918460,706,SOM33644,33644,"04 April 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Jubaland Security Force",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Kismaayo,,"Yoontoy Yarey",-0.1302,42.5743,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 4 April 2021, Al Shabaab militants attacked Jubaland security forces at a checkpoint near Yoontoy Yarey village (Kismaayo, Lower Juba). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1619476353,SOM 7806866,706,SOM33560,33560,"04 April 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Puntland Security Force",,1,"Islamic State (Somalia)",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bari,Iskushuban,,Iskushuban,10.2818,50.2301,2,Caasimada,National,"On 4 April 2021, Puntland security forces clashed with Islamic State militants at a checkpoint near Iskushuban town (Iskushuban, Bari). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1618266661,SOM 7806867,706,SOM33554,33554,"04 April 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Puntland Security Force",,1,"Islamic State (Somalia)",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bari,Bossaso,,"Al Madow",11.1632,49.0395,1,Caasimada,National,"On 4 April 2021, Puntland security forces in a operation clashed with Islamic State militants at hideouts in Al Madow village (Bossaso, Bari). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1618266661,SOM 7807437,706,SOM33553,33553,"04 April 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Kenya)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Kismaayo,,"Abdale Birole",-0.4906,42.1969,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 4 April 2021, Al Shabaab militants launched a probing attack by firing a mortar round towards an AMISOM KDF base in Abdale Birole village (Kismaayo, Lower Juba). AMISOM managed to repulse the attack. No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1618266662,SOM 7807439,706,SOM33559,33559,"04 April 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bakool,Xudur,,Hudur,4.1237,43.8915,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 4 April 2021, government security forces (SNA) on a foot patrol clashed with Al Shabaab militants in the vicinity of Hudur town (Xudur, Bakool). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1618266662,SOM 7807444,706,SOM33561,33561,"04 April 2021",2021,1,"Explosions/Remote violence",Grenade,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Mogadishu - Dharkenley",2.0095,45.25,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 4 April 2021, unidentified gunmen threw a hand grenade at a government police checkpoint near the Tabeelaha-Weydow village neighborhood in Mogadishu - Dharkenley district (Dharkenley, Banadir). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1618480213,SOM 7807447,706,SOM33555,33555,"04 April 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Jubaland Security Force",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Kismaayo,,Bar-Sanguun,-0.4876,42.1839,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 4 April 2021, Al Shabaab militants conducted a probing attack against Jubaland security forces at a base in the vicinity of Bar-Sanguun village (Kismaayo, Lower Juba). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1618266662,SOM 7807450,706,SOM33562,33562,"04 April 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Balcad,,Qalimow,2.5878,45.3695,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 4 April 2021, Al Shabaab militants attacked a government security forces (SNA) forward operation base in Qalimow village (Balcad, Middle Shabelle). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1618266662,SOM 7807451,706,SOM33564,33564,"04 April 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Qoryooley,,Qoryooley,1.7878,44.53,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 4 April 2021, Al Shabaab militants launched an attack against government security forces (SNA) at a checkpoint in Qoryooley town (Qoryooley, Lower Shabelle). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1618266662,SOM 7807268,706,SOM33551,33551,"03 April 2021",2021,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Suicide bomb","Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Shangaani",2.0377,45.35,1,"Radio Dalsan",National,"On 3 April 2021, an Al Shabaab suicide bomber targeted civilians in a coffee restaurant at Sadexda Geed village neighborhood in Mogadishu - Shangaani district (Shangaani, Banadir). At least seven people, including five boys, were killed while five others were wounded after the suicide bomber blew himself up inside the restaurant.",7,1618480221,SOM 7807273,706,SOM33544,33544,"03 April 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Galgaduud,Dhuusamarreeb,,Dhuusamarreeb,5.5376,46.3867,2,"Radio Kulmiye",National,"On 3 April 2021, government security forces (SNA) clashed with Al Shabaab militants at a base in Sinadhaqo village near Dhuusamarreeb town (Dhuusamarreeb, Galgaduud). Three militants and one senior soldier were killed.",4,1618266662,SOM 7807349,706,SOM33540,33540,"03 April 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Baydhaba,,Baidoa,3.1172,43.6469,1,"Somali Memo",National,"On 3 April 2021, Al Shabaab militants carried out a hit and run attack against government police forces (SWSPF) at a checkpoint in Baidoa town (Baydhaba, Bay). Two police officers were killed.",2,1618266662,SOM 7807425,706,SOM33538,33538,"03 April 2021",2021,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Arabiiska,2.1338,45.14,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 3 April 2021, a vehicle-borne IED by Al Shabaab militants detonated, targeting a government security forces (SNA) convoy travelling from Mogadishu to Afgooye near Arabiiska village (Afgooye, Lower Shabelle). Three soldiers were injured.",0,1618266662,SOM 7807429,706,SOM33541,33541,"03 April 2021",2021,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Islamic State (Somalia)",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Puntland Security Force",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bari,Qandala,,Bali-Dhiddin,10.88,50.4,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 3 April 2021, a remote controlled IED by Islamic State militants detonated, targeting a Puntland security forces convoy in Bali-Dhiddin village (Qandala, Bari). Two soldiers were killed and eight others injured.",2,1618266662,SOM 7807435,706,SOM33537,33537,"03 April 2021",2021,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Afgooye,2.15,45.116,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 3 April 2021, an IED by suspected Al Shabaab militants detonated, targeting three government soldiers riding a motorbike on the road between Km50 village and Afgooye town (Afgooye, Lower Shabelle). Three soldiers were killed.",3,1618266662,SOM 7807438,706,SOM33545,33545,"03 April 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,11,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Gedo,Doolow,,Doolow,4.1642,42.0794,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 3 April 2021, a government soldier (SNA) shot and killed a fellow soldier and injured two others at a base in Doolow town (Doolow, Gedo). The motive of the attack is unknown.",1,1618266662,SOM 7807446,706,SOM33550,33550,"03 April 2021",2021,1,"Explosions/Remote violence",Grenade,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)","Civilians (Somalia)",1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Hodan,,"Mogadishu - Hodan",2.0333,45.35,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 3 April 2021, Al Shabaab militants threw a hand-grenade at the government security forces at a checkpoint near Xooga Hospital village in Mogadishu - Hodan district (Hodan, Banadir). At least one civilian bystander was injured.",0,1618266662,SOM 7807452,706,SOM33549,33549,"03 April 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Heliwa",2.0844,45.39,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 3 April 2021, unidentified gunmen threw a hand grenade at a Heliwa police station neighborhood in Mogadishu - Heliwa district (Heliwa, Banadir). The police reacted with gunfire after the explosion. No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1618480253,SOM 7807468,706,SOM33539,33539,"03 April 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Awdheegle,1.9833,44.8333,1,VOA,International,"On 3 April 2021, Al Shabaab militants launched a VBIED attack on government security forces (SNA) at a base in Awdheegle village (Afgooye, Lower Shabelle). At least fourteen soldiers were killed. SNA also claimed to have killed 85 militants between the subsequent clash and another in Baririrrre, but this could not be verified.",14,1618266662,SOM 7807469,706,SOM33543,33543,"03 April 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Caanoole,2.1304,45.0402,1,VOA,International,"On 3 April 2021, Al Shabaab militants attacked government security forces (SNA) at a base in Caanoole village (Afgooye, Lower Shabelle). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1618266662,SOM 7807471,706,SOM33548,33548,"03 April 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Galgaduud,Dhuusamarreeb,,"Lebi Duule",5.3309,46.3592,1,VOA,International,"On 3 April 2021, government security forces (SNA) clashed with Al Shabaab militants at a base in Lebi Duule village (Dhuusamarreeb, Galgaduud). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1618266662,SOM 7807472,706,SOM33546,33546,"03 April 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,Janaale,1.8,44.7,1,VOA,International,"On 3 April 2021, Al Shabaab militants attacked government security forces (SNA) at a base in Janaale village (Marka, Lower Shabelle). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1618266662,SOM 7807473,706,SOM33547,33547,"03 April 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Lafoole,2.0833,45.1667,1,VOA,International,"On 3 April 2021, Al Shabaab militants attacked government security forces (SNA) at a checkpoint in Lafoole village (Afgooye, Lower Shabelle). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1618266662,SOM 7807474,706,SOM33542,33542,"03 April 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Bariirre,2.0476,44.8975,1,VOA,International,"On 3 April 2021, Al Shabaab militants launched a VBIED attack on government security forces (SNA) at a base in Bariirre village (Afgooye, Lower Shabelle). At least sixteen soldiers were killed. SNA also claimed to have killed 85 militants between the subsequent clash and another in Baririrrre, but this could not be verified.",16,1618266662,SOM 7807476,706,SOM33552,33552,"03 April 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Saabid,2.1311,45.0377,1,VOA,International,"On 3 April 2021, Al Shabaab militants attacked government security forces (SNA) at a base in Saabid village (Afgooye, Lower Shabelle). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1618266662,SOM 7792161,706,SOM33535,33535,"02 April 2021",2021,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)","Marehan Ethnic Group (Somalia)",7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Gedo,"Belet Xaawo",,"Belet Xaawo",3.7807,41.8943,1,"Radio Kulmiye",National,"On 2 April 2021, unidentified gunmen shot and killed a Marehan clan elder in Belet Xaawo town (Belet Xaawo, Gedo).",1,1617652753,SOM 7918479,706,SOM33643,33643,"02 April 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Galgaduud,Dhuusamarreeb,,Dhuusamarreeb,5.5376,46.3867,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 2 April 2021, Al Shabaab militants carried out a hit and run attack against government security forces (SNA) at a checkpoint in Dhuusamarreeb town (Dhuusamarreeb, Galgaduud). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1619476353,SOM 7792157,706,SOM33533,33533,"01 April 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Burundi)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Jowhar,,Buurane,2.9647,45.5124,1,"Radio Dalsan",National,"On 1 April 2021, Al Shabaab militants carried out an attack against an AMISOM BNDF forward operation base in Buurane village (Jowhar, Middle Shabelle). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1617652753,SOM 7807347,706,SOM33534,33534,"01 April 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Jubaland Security Force",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Kismaayo,,Kismayo,-0.3603,42.5463,2,"Somali Memo",National,"On 1 April 2021, Al Shabaab militants carried out a hit and run attack against Jubaland security forces at a base in the vicinity of Kismayo town (Kismaayo, Lower Juba). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1618266662,SOM 7807456,706,SOM33536,33536,"01 April 2021",2021,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Labour Group (Somalia)",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bakool,"Ceel Barde",,Banbar,4.679,43.7063,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 1 April 2021, Al Shabaab militants ambushed a driver on a tricycle carrying merchandise near Banbar village (Ceel Barde, Bakool). The driver was killed and others injured.",1,1618266662,SOM 7792386,706,SOM33530,33530,"31 March 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Baraawe,,Embareeso,1.1808,44.0479,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 31 March 2021, Al Shabaab militants attacked government security forces (SNA) at a base in Embareeso village (Baraawe, Lower Shabelle). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1617652753,SOM 7792162,706,SOM33531,33531,"31 March 2021",2021,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Puntland Police Force",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Mudug,Gaalkacyo,,Garsoor,6.7662,47.4279,1,"Radio Kulmiye",National,"On 31 March 2021, suspected Al Shabaab militants shot and killed a Puntland police officer (CID section, assumed off-duty) in the Garsoor village (Gaalkacyo, Mudug).",1,1617652753,SOM 7792343,706,SOM33529,33529,"31 March 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Bariirre,2.0476,44.8975,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 31 March 2021, Al Shabaab militants attacked government security forces (SNA) at a base in Bariirre village (Afgooye, Lower Shabelle). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1617652753,SOM 7792352,706,SOM33532,33532,"31 March 2021",2021,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Mogadishu - Daynile",2.0581,45.3003,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 31 March 2021, an IED by Al Shabaab militants detonated, targeting a vehicle transporting traffic policemen near Daarasalaam neighborhood in Mogadishu - Daynile district (Daynile, Banadir). At least four policemen were injured.",0,1618480363,SOM 7792156,706,SOM33528,33528,"30 March 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bakool,Xudur,,"Tijeeg Buul",4.1315,44.053,1,"Radio Dalsan",National,"On 30 March 2021, Al Shabaab militants attacked a government soldier (SNA) at Tijeeg Buul village (Xudur, Bakool). The soldier was killed.",1,1617652753,SOM 7792194,706,SOM33527,33527,"30 March 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,"Bulo Burto",,Maxaas,4.3934,46.0882,2,"Shabelle Media Network",National,"On 30 March 2021, government security forces (SNA) in an operation clashed with Al Shabaab militants at a checkpoint near Maxaas village (Bulo Burto, Hiraan). At least six militants were killed.",6,1617652753,SOM 7792268,706,SOM33525,33525,"30 March 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bakool,Xudur,,Hudur,4.1237,43.8915,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 30 March 2021, Al Shabaab militants conducted a probing attack against government security forces (SNA) at a base in Hudur town (Xudur, Bakool). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1617652753,SOM 7792365,706,SOM33526,33526,"30 March 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,Jalalaqsi,,Jalalaqsi,3.3834,45.5969,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 30 March 2021, Al Shabaab militants launched a hit and run attack against an AMISOM forward operation base in Jalalaqsi town (Jalalaqsi, Hiraan). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1617652753,SOM 7792375,706,SOM33524,33524,"30 March 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,Golweyn,1.6584,44.58,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 30 March 2021, Al Shabaab militants launched an attack against government security forces (SNA) troops at a checkpoint in the outskirts of Golweyn village (Marka, Lower Shabelle). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1617652753,SOM 7806868,706,SOM33521,33521,"29 March 2021",2021,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Government of Somalia (2017-); Private Security Forces (Somalia)",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Mogadishu - Daynile",2.0581,45.3003,1,Caasimada,National,"On 29 March 2021, an IED by Al Shabaab militants detonated, targeting a convoy with the general secretary of Dayniile district passing near the district commissioner's office in Mogadishu - Daynile district (Daynile, Banadir). At least four people were killed; three bodyguards and a civilian bystander.",4,1618480410,SOM 7792291,706,SOM33519,33519,"29 March 2021",2021,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,"Buur Hakaba",,"Buur Xakaba",2.8049,44.0821,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 29 March 2021, a remote controlled IED by an unknown group detonated, targeting civilians at the animal market in Buur Xakaba town (Buur Hakaba, Bay). Two civilians were killed.",2,1617652753,SOM 7792326,706,SOM33518,33518,"29 March 2021",2021,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Awrtable Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Civilians (Somalia)","Leelkayse Clan Group (Somalia)",7,47,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Nugaal,Garoowe,,"Birta Dheer",8.2563,48.3058,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 29 March 2021, an Awrtable clan militia shot and killed a civilian from Leelkayse clan in Birta Dheer village (Garoowe, Nugaal). The motive of the killing is due to land dispute.",1,1617652753,SOM 7792355,706,SOM33517,33517,"29 March 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Awdheegle,1.9833,44.8333,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 29 March 2021, Al Shabaab militants launched an attack on government security forces (SNA) troops at a checkpoint in the outskirts of Awdheegle village (Afgooye, Lower Shabelle). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1617652753,SOM 7792359,706,SOM33522,33522,"29 March 2021",2021,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)","Labour Group (Somalia)",7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Mogadishu - Daynile",2.0581,45.3003,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 29 March 2021, unknown gunmen shot and killed a businessman in his car in Mogadishu - Daynile district (Daynile, Banadir).",1,1618480419,SOM 7792370,706,SOM33520,33520,"29 March 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,Janaale,1.8,44.7,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 29 March 2021, Al Shabaab militants carried out a hit and run attack against government security forces (SNA) at a checkpoint in Janaale village (Marka, Lower Shabelle). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1617652753,SOM 7792163,706,SOM33511,33511,"28 March 2021",2021,1,Protests,"Peaceful protest","Protesters (Somalia)","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Puntland Dervish Force",6,,,0,60,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Mudug,Gaalkacyo,,Bilcil,7.4562,47.7231,1,"Radio Kulmiye",National,"On 28 March 2021, Puntland Darwish forces on board six military vehicles demonstrated against not receiving their salaries and allowances in Bilcil village (Gaalkacyo, Mudug). [size=no report]",0,1617652753,SOM 7792193,706,SOM33510,33510,"28 March 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Jubaland Security Force",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Kismaayo,,Bar-Sanguun,-0.4876,42.1839,2,"Shabelle Media Network",National,"On 28 March 2021, Al Shabaab militants carried out an attack against Jubaland security forces at a defensive base in the vicinity of Bar-Sanguun village (Kismaayo, Lower Juba), killing at least twelve soldiers and injuring several others.",12,1617652753,SOM 7792280,706,SOM33514,33514,"28 March 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Mogadishu - Daynile",2.0581,45.3003,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 28 March 2021, Al Shabaab militants shot and killed two government soldiers (SNA) at the Tabelaha Sheikh Ibrahim neighborhood in Mogadishu - Daynile district (Daynile, Banadir).",2,1618480443,SOM 7792281,706,SOM33509,33509,"28 March 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Baydhaba,,Baidoa,3.1172,43.6469,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 28 March 2021, Al Shabaab militants launched a hit and run attack against government police forces (Southwest Special Police Forces - SWSPF) at a checkpoint at Buulo Nuri neighborhood in Baidoa town (Baydhaba, Bay). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1617652753,SOM 7792287,706,SOM33516,33516,"28 March 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Habar Yoonis-Muse Ismail Sub-Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Warsangeli-Nuux Cumar Sub-Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,44,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Sool,"Laas Caanood",,Waqdoria,8.3636,47.3133,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 28 March 2021, a Habar Yoonis-Muse Ismail sub clan militia clashed with a Warsangeli-Nuux Cumar sub clan militia in Waqdoria village (Laas Caanood, Sool). The motive of the clash is believe to be over a land dispute between the clans. No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1617652753,SOM 7792292,706,SOM33512,33512,"28 March 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bakool,Xudur,,Hudur,4.1237,43.8915,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 28 March 2021, Al Shabaab militants carried out a probing attack against government security forces (SNA) at a defensive base in Hudur town (Xudur, Bakool). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1617652753,SOM 7792295,706,SOM33513,33513,"28 March 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,Jalalaqsi,,Jalalaqsi,3.3834,45.5969,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 28 March 2021, Al Shabaab militants launched a hit and run attack against a police station in Jalalaqsi town (Jalalaqsi, Hiraan). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1617652753,SOM 7792302,706,SOM33515,33515,"28 March 2021",2021,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Civilians (Somalia)","Taxi Drivers (Somalia)",7,17,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Yaqshid",2.0678,45.35,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 28 March 2021, a suspected government soldier shot and injured a male tuk-tuk driver at the Juungal neighborhood in Mogadishu - Yaqshid district (Yaqshid, Banadir).",0,1618480446,SOM 7792158,706,SOM33502,33502,"27 March 2021",2021,1,"Explosions/Remote violence",Grenade,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Jowhar,,"Buulo Shiikh",2.7949,45.5505,1,"Radio Dalsan",National,"On 27 March 2021, Al Shabaab militants threw a hand grenade at government security forces (SNA) at a checkpoint in Buulo Shiikh village (Jowhar, Middle Shabelle). Al Shabaab claimed killing the deputy SNA commander for Hirshabelle state.",1,1617652753,SOM 7792160,706,SOM33503,33503,"27 March 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Kurtunwaarey,,Buulo-Xaaji,1.5761,44.2081,1,"Radio Kulmiye",National,"On 27 March 2021, government security forces (SNA) clashed with Al Shabaab militants at a checkpoint in Buulo-Xaaji village (Qoryooley, Lower Shabelle). The government forces reportedly killed ten militants.",10,1618480463,SOM 7792164,706,SOM33507,33507,"27 March 2021",2021,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Shibis",2.0476,45.35,1,"Radio Kulmiye",National,"On 27 March 2021, an IED by Al Shabaab militants detonated, targeting a government security forces (SNA) convoy at Nasiib-buundo village in Mogadishu - Shibis district (Shibis, Banadir). Three soldiers were injured.",0,1618480463,SOM 7792264,706,SOM33504,33504,"27 March 2021",2021,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Majeerteen-Reer Shirwac Sub-Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Civilians (Somalia)","Labour Group (Somalia)",7,47,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Nugaal,Garoowe,,Garowe,8.4064,48.4819,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 27 March 2021, a gunmen from Majeerteen Reer Shirwac sub clan militia opened fire on a small business shop at Meera sane Junction in Garowe town (Garoowe, Nugaal). The motive is a dispute related to the Khaat business. No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1617652753,SOM 7792266,706,SOM33508,33508,"27 March 2021",2021,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Yaqshid",2.0678,45.35,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 27 March 2021, an IED by an unknown group that was attached to a private luxury vehicle parked on the roadside detonated at the Fagax junction road neighborhood in Mogadishu - Yaqshid district (Yaqshid, Banadir). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1618480475,SOM 7792323,706,SOM33505,33505,"27 March 2021",2021,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Shelling/artillery/missile attack","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Burundi)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Balcad,,Gololey,2.4492,45.3542,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 27 March 2021, Al Shabaab militants fired several mortar shells at an AMISOM BNDF forward operation base in Gololey village (Balcad, Middle Shabelle). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1617652753,SOM 7807449,706,SOM33506,33506,"27 March 2021",2021,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)","Government of Somalia (2017-)",7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Karan",2.0652,45.39,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 27 March 2021, an IED planted by unknown group detonated, targeting a vehicle belonging to the commander of regional environmental protection in Mogadishu - Karan district (Karan, Banadir). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1618480487,SOM 7770175,706,SOM33494,33494,"26 March 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Islamic State (Somalia)",,2,"Islamic State (Somalia)",,2,22,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bari,Qandala,,"Buuraha Cali Miskat",11,50,1,"Radio Kulmiye",National,"On 26 March 2021, two factions of the Islamic state clashed in Buuraha Cali Miskat (Qandala, Bari). At least six fatalities reported. The clash was over leadership disputes.",6,1617053591,SOM 7799109,706,SOM33496,33496,"26 March 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Jubaland Security Force",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Kismaayo,,Kismayo,-0.3603,42.5463,2,"Somali Memo",National,"On 26 March 2021, Al Shabaab militants carried out a hit and run attack against Jubaland security forces at a checkpoint in the vicinity of Kismayo town (Kismaayo, Lower Juba), reportedly killing two soldiers.",2,1617662604,SOM 7770229,706,SOM33495,33495,"26 March 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,Janaale,1.8,44.7,2,"Somali Memo",National,"On 26 March 2021, Al Shabaab militants carried an attack against government security forces (SNA) at a checkpoint in the vicinity of Janaale village (Marka, Lower Shabelle). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1617053591,SOM 7792332,706,SOM33501,33501,"26 March 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Ethiopia)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bakool,Xudur,,Hudur,4.1237,43.8915,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 26 March 2021, Al Shabaab militants launched a probing attack against AMISOM ENDF troops at a base in Hudur town (Xudur, Bakool). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1617652753,SOM 7770147,706,SOM33491,33491,"25 March 2021",2021,1,Protests,"Excessive force against protesters","Protesters (Somalia)",,6,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Puntland Police Force",,1,16,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bari,Iskushuban,,Dhadar,10.2618,49.7656,1,"Puntland Post",Subnational,"On 25 March 2021, several people peacefully demonstrated in Dhadar village (Iskushuban, Bari), supporting the federal government of Somalia. Puntland police fired live bullets to disperse the group. [size=several]",0,1617053591,SOM 7770173,706,SOM33493,33493,"25 March 2021",2021,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Shelling/artillery/missile attack","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-)","Civilians (Somalia)",8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Wadajir",2.0462,45.3341,1,"Radio Kulmiye",National,"On 25 March 2021, Al Shabaab militants fired several mortar rounds. Four mortars hit AMISOM houses at Xalane center in Aden Adde international airport in Mogadishu - Wadajir district (Wadajir, Banadir). Other rounds hit civilian houses. Three civilians were killed.",3,1618480537,SOM 7770212,706,SOM33492,33492,"25 March 2021",2021,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Mogadishu - Daynile",2.0581,45.3003,1,"Shabelle Media Network",National,"On 25 March 2021, an IED by Al Shabaab militants detonated, targeting the vehicle of a senior government security forces officer (SNA) in Mogadishu - Daynile district (Daynile, Banadir). At least three soldiers were killed.",3,1618480543,SOM 7792267,706,SOM33499,33499,"25 March 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,11,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Baydhaba,,Baidoa,3.1172,43.6469,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 25 March 2021, two government soldiers (SNA) clashed at the vicinity of ADC in the Hawlwadag neighborhood of Baidoa town (Baydhaba, Bay). One civilian was killed, and two people including one of the soldiers were injured in the incident.",1,1617652753,SOM 7792368,706,SOM33500,33500,"25 March 2021",2021,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Macawiisley Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,34,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,"Belet Weyne",,"Belet Weyne",4.736,45.2043,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 25 March 2021, an IED by an unknown group exploded, targeting Macawisley clan militias at a checkpoint in the vicinity of Belet Weyne town (Belet Weyne, Hiraan). One person was killed.",1,1617652753,SOM 7770104,706,SOM33490,33490,"25 March 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Gedo,Garbahaarey,,"Bur Gaduud",3.4495,42.1594,2,"Mogadishu Update","New media","On 25 March 2021, Al Shabaab militants clashed with government security forces (SNA) near Bur Gaduud village (Garbahaarey, Gedo). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1617053590,SOM 7770171,706,SOM33486,33486,"24 March 2021",2021,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Burundi)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Balcad,,Gololey,2.4492,45.3542,2,"Radio Dalsan",National,"On 24 March 2021, two IEDs by Al Shabaab militants detonated, targeting an AMISOM BNDF convoy travelling in the vicinity of Gololey village (Balcad, Middle Shabelle). One soldier was injured.",0,1617053591,SOM 7770172,706,SOM33485,33485,"24 March 2021",2021,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Burundi)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Balcad,,Balcad,2.39,45.3833,2,"Radio Dalsan",National,"On 24 March 2021, an IED by Al Shabaab militants detonated, targeting an AMISOM BNDF convoy travelling between Maslah forward operation base and Balcad town (Balcad, Middle Shabelle). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1617053591,SOM 7770174,706,SOM33487,33487,"24 March 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Bondhere",2.0456,45.34,1,"Radio Kulmiye",National,"On 24 March 2021, Al Shabaab militants shot and killed three police officers at the Siinay junction road vicinity in Mogadishu - Bondhere district (Bondhere, Banadir).",3,1618480573,SOM 7770228,706,SOM33489,33489,"24 March 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) National Intelligence and Security Agency",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Waaberi",2.0195,45.31,1,"Somali Memo",National,"On 24 March 2021, Al Shabaab militants shot and killed three government soldiers (NISA) in Lansaloti neighborhood in Mogadishu - Waaberi district (Waaberi, Banadir).",3,1618480581,SOM 7770232,706,SOM33488,33488,"24 March 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Karan",2.0652,45.39,1,"Somali Memo",National,"On 24 March 2021, Al Shabaab militants shot and killed a government soldier (SNA) in Mogadishu - Karan district (Karan, Banadir).",1,1618480582,SOM 7770282,706,SOM33484,33484,"23 March 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Qoryooley,,Mashalaay,1.7407,44.5986,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 23 March 2021, Al Shabaab militants attacked government security forces (SNA) at a checkpoint in Mashalaay village (Qoryooley, Lower Shabelle). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1617053591,SOM 7770329,706,SOM33483,33483,"23 March 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)","Government of Somalia (2017-)",1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Jabad Geele",2.123,45.2173,1,VOA,International,"On 23 March 2021, Al Shabaab militants attacked a district branch chairman and his escorts in Jabad Geele village (Afgooye, Lower Shabelle). Three people were killed, including the district branch chairman.",3,1617053591,SOM 7769860,706,SOM33479,33479,"22 March 2021",2021,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Police Forces of Ethiopia (2018-) Liyu Police",,8,"Civilians (Somalia)","Pastoralists (Somalia)",7,78,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Gedo,Luuq,,Luuq,3.8,42.5446,2,Caasimada,National,"On 22 March 2021, Ethiopia Liyu police shot and killed at least ten pastoralists in Garayaale village near Luuq town (Luuq, Gedo). The motive of the killing is unknown.",10,1617053589,SOM 7769861,706,SOM33481,33481,"22 March 2021",2021,1,"Violence against civilians","Abduction/forced disappearance","Police Forces of Ethiopia (2018-) Liyu Police",,8,"Civilians (Somalia)","Pastoralists (Somalia)",7,78,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bakool,"Rab Dhuure",,"Rab Dhuure",4.3535,43.1616,2,Caasimada,National,"On 22 March 2021, Ethiopia Liyu police abducted over 20 people, mostly pastoralists, in Fadhi-weyne village near Rab Dhuure town (Rab Dhuure, Bakool). The motive of the abduction is unknown.",0,1617053589,SOM 7770213,706,SOM33474,33474,"22 March 2021",2021,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Gedo,Baardheere,,Bardera,2.3385,42.2843,1,"Shabelle Media Network",National,"On 22 March 2021, a remote controlled IED by an unknown group detonated, targeting a government security forces (SNA) convoy on the road to the Bardera airstrip in Bardera town (Baardheere, Gedo). Two soldiers were killed.",2,1617053591,SOM 7770263,706,SOM33482,33482,"22 March 2021",2021,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Civilians (Somalia)","Taxi Drivers (Somalia)",7,17,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Xaawo-Cabdi,2.0905,45.1766,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 22 March 2021, a suspected government soldier shot and injured a tuk-tuk driver in Xaawo-Cabdi village (Afgooye, Lower Shabelle).",0,1617053591,SOM 7770287,706,SOM33480,33480,"22 March 2021",2021,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,17,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Wadajir",2.0462,45.3341,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 22 March 2021, government security forces (SNA) guarding Turksom police station shot and killed two youths near Turksom camp in Mogadishu - Wadajir district (Wadajir, Banadir). The youths wanted to join the Turkish-trained Somali army. Five others were injured.",2,1618480675,SOM 7770292,706,SOM33478,33478,"22 March 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Habar Gedir Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,14,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Galgaduud,Dhuusamarreeb,,Guri-Ceel,5.3083,45.8774,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 22 March 2021, government police forces clashed with Habar Gedir clan militia in Guri-Ceel village (Dhuusamarreeb, Galgaduud). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1617053591,SOM 7770307,706,SOM33475,33475,"22 March 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,"Buufow Bacaad",1.7493,44.7437,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 22 March 2021, Al Shabaab militants carried out a hit and run attack against government security forces (SNA) at a base in Buufow Bacaad village (Marka, Lower Shabelle). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1617053591,SOM 7770309,706,SOM33476,33476,"22 March 2021",2021,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Sanaag,Ceerigaabo,,Ceerigaabo,10.6218,47.3681,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 22 March 2021, unknown gunmen shot and killed a civilian in Ceerigaabo town (Ceerigaabo, Sanaag). The motive for the killing is unknown.",1,1617053591,SOM 7770313,706,SOM33477,33477,"22 March 2021",2021,1,"Explosions/Remote violence",Grenade,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Puntland Police Force",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Mudug,Gaalkacyo,,"Gaalkacyo North",6.77,47.63,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 22 March 2021, unknown gunmen threw a hand grenade targeting a Puntland police station in Gaalkacyo North town (Gaalkacyo, Mudug). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1617053591,SOM 7770168,706,SOM33473,33473,"21 March 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Mogadishu - Dharkenley",2.0095,45.25,1,"Radio Dalsan",National,"On 21 March 2021, Al Shabaab militants shot and killed a municipal police officer who was collecting tax at Suuq-Boocle market in Mogadishu - Dharkenley district (Dharkenley, Banadir).",1,1618480693,SOM 7770170,706,SOM33470,33470,"21 March 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)","AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Ethiopia)",1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bakool,Xudur,,Hudur,4.1237,43.8915,1,"Radio Dalsan",National,"On 21 March 2021, Al Shabaab militants conducted a probing attack against government security forces (SNA) and AMISOM ENDF at a base in Hudur town (Xudur, Bakool). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1617053591,SOM 7770227,706,SOM33471,33471,"21 March 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Burundi)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Jowhar,,Mahadaay,2.9704,45.5347,2,"Somali Memo",National,"On 21 March 2021, Al Shabaab militants attacked an AMISOM BNDF troops convoy travelling between Miir-Taqwo and Mahadaay village (Jowhar, Middle Shabelle). At least one soldier was reportedly killed.",1,1617053591,SOM 7770273,706,SOM33469,33469,"21 March 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,"Bulo Mareer",1.6298,44.5196,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 21 March 2021, Al Shabaab militants attacked government security forces (SNA) at a defensive base in Bulo Mareer village (Marka, Lower Shabelle). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1617053591,SOM 7770297,706,SOM33468,33468,"21 March 2021",2021,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Kismaayo,,Bar-Sanguun,-0.4876,42.1839,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 21 March 2021, an IED by an unknown group prematurely detonated, hitting civilians in the vicinity of Bar-Sanguun village (Kismaayo, Lower Juba). Two civilians were injured.",0,1617053591,SOM 7770316,706,SOM33472,33472,"21 March 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Burundi)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Jowhar,,Miir-Taqwo,3.1034,45.8515,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 21 March 2021, Al Shabaab militants fired mortar shells targeting an AMISOM BNDF forward operation base in Miir-Taqwo village (Jowhar, Middle Shabelle). One Al Shabaab militant was killed when AMISOM forces responded with gunfire.",1,1617053591,SOM 7770169,706,SOM33464,33464,"20 March 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Habar Yoonis-Muse Ismail Sub-Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Warsangeli-Nuux Cumar Sub-Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,44,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Sanaag,Laasqoray,,Laasqoray,11.1603,48.1949,2,"Radio Dalsan",National,"On 20 March 2021, a Habar Yoonis Muse Ismail sub clan militia clashed with a Warsangeli Nuux Cumar sub clan militia in Shidan village between Ceerigaabo and Laasqoray town (Laasqoray, Sanaag). At least five people were killed and eleven others injured. The reason behind this clash is believed to be over land dispute.",5,1617053591,SOM 7770230,706,SOM33466,33466,"20 March 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Hodan,,"Mogadishu - Hodan",2.0333,45.35,1,"Somali Memo",National,"On 20 March 2021, Al Shabaab militants threw a hand grenade at a government police checkpoint in Mogadishu - Hodan district (Hodan, Banadir). The police officers responded with gunfire after the explosion. No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1617053591,SOM 7770233,706,SOM33467,33467,"20 March 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Mogadishu - Kaxda",2.0399,45.2384,1,"Somali Memo",National,"On 20 March 2021, Al Shabaab militants shot and killed a two government soldiers (SNA) on a foot patrol in Mogadishu - Kaxda district (Kaxda, Banadir).",2,1618480746,SOM 7770280,706,SOM33465,33465,"20 March 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Mogadishu - Dharkenley",2.0095,45.25,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 20 March 2021, unidentified gunmen traveling on a motorbike, shot and injured a government soldier (SNA) at the Tabelaha-Weydow village neighborhood in Mogadishu - Dharkenley district (Dharkenley, Banadir).",0,1618480760,SOM 7770267,706,SOM33462,33462,"19 March 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Baraawe,,Embareeso,1.1808,44.0479,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 19 March 2021, Al Shabaab militants attacked government security forces (SNA) at a defensive base in Embareeso village (Baraawe, Lower Shabelle). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1617053591,SOM 7770268,706,SOM33463,33463,"19 March 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Heliwa",2.0844,45.39,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 19 March 2021, suspected Al Shabaab militants threw a hand grenade at government security forces (SNA) on foot patrol at the Gubadley village in Mogadishu - Heliwa district (Heliwa, Banadir). The soldiers reacted with gunfire after the explosion. No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1618480804,SOM 7770290,706,SOM33460,33460,"19 March 2021",2021,1,"Explosions/Remote violence",Grenade,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Baydhaba,,Baidoa,3.1172,43.6469,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 19 March 2021, an unidentified man threw a hand grenade targeting local police forces near Onodka bridge checkpoint in Baidoa town (Baydhaba, Bay). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1617053591,SOM 7770291,706,SOM33461,33461,"19 March 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Djibouti)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Galgaduud,Dhuusamarreeb,,Dhuusamarreeb,5.5376,46.3867,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 19 March 2021, Al Shabaab militants carried out a hit and run attack against an AMISOM DNDF troops base in Ugaar Nur airport in Dhuusamarreeb town (Dhuusamarreeb, Galgaduud). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1617053591,SOM 7770299,706,SOM33459,33459,"19 March 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Afgooye,2.15,45.116,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 19 March 2021, Al Shabaab militants attacked government security forces (SNA) at a base in Hanta deer village near Afgooye town (Afgooye, Lower Shabelle). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1617053591,SOM 7757600,706,SOM33454,33454,"18 March 2021",2021,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,"Bulo Burto",,Maxaas,4.3934,46.0882,2,"Radio Kulmiye",National,"On 18 March 2021, unidentified gunmen open gun fire at a passenger vehicle in Waradhuumale village near Maxaas town (Bulo Burto, Hiraan). At least five people were injured.",0,1616447511,SOM 7757244,706,SOM33453,33453,"18 March 2021",2021,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Waaberi",2.0195,45.31,1,"VOA; Radio Kulmiye",National-International,"On 18 March 2021, an IED planted on the road by unknown group detonated, targeting government security forces (SNA) on foot patrol near nambar afar junction in Mogadishu - Waaberi district (Waaberi, Banadir). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1618480865,SOM 7770308,706,SOM33458,33458,"18 March 2021",2021,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,Janaale,1.8,44.7,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 18 March 2021, a remote controlled IED by Al Shabaab militants detonated, targeting government security forces (SNA commander) in Janaale village (Marka, Lower Shabelle). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1617053591,SOM 7770311,706,SOM33456,33456,"18 March 2021",2021,1,"Strategic developments","Disrupted weapons use","Al Shabaab",,2,,,0,20,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,"Bulo Burto",,"Bulo Burto",3.8519,45.5651,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","Detonation: On 18 March 2021, a vehicle full of explosive devices, driven by the Al Shabaab militants, detonated in Garablabe village near Bulo Burto town (Bulo Burto, Hiraan). The explosion killed seven militants.",7,1617053591,SOM 7770312,706,SOM33457,33457,"18 March 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Uganda)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Ceelasha Biyaha",2.0823,45.2102,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 18 March 2021, Al Shabaab militants attacked an AMISOM UNDF base in Arbacow village near Ceelasha Biyaha village (Afgooye, Lower Shabelle). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1617053591,SOM 7757711,706,SOM33452,33452,"17 March 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Mukaiga,2.1517,45.0686,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 17 March 2021, Al Shabaab militants attacked government police forces at a checkpoint in Mukaiga village (Afgooye, Lower Shabelle). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1616447511,SOM 7770317,706,SOM33455,33455,"17 March 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Habar Gedir-Saad Sub-Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Awrtable Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,44,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Mudug,Gaalkacyo,,Sabansabdho,6.9005,47.84,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 17 March 2021, a Habar Gedir Saad sub clan militia clashed with a Awrtable clan militia in Sabansabdho village (Gaalkacyo, Mudug). Two people were killed.",2,1617053591,SOM 7757357,706,SOM33451,33451,"16 March 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Puntland Security Force",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Togdheer,Owdweyne,,"Qar Goliis",9.8667,44.9167,1,Caasimada,National,"On 16 March 2021, Puntland security forces conducted an operation against Al Shabaab militant hideouts in Qar Goliis (Owdweyne, Togdheer). Fatalities reported. Unknown number of fatalities coded as 3.",3,1616447510,SOM 7757716,706,SOM33448,33448,"16 March 2021",2021,1,"Violence against civilians","Abduction/forced disappearance","Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Labour Group (Somalia)",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Afmadow,,Dhobley,0.4063,41.0124,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 16 March 2021, Al Shabaab militants hijacked a truck transporting merchandise from Dhobley to Afmadow in the vicinity of a grazing area near Dhobley town (Afmadow, Lower Juba). The vehicle and driver were taken to an unknown destination. No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1616447511,SOM 7757724,706,SOM33447,33447,"16 March 2021",2021,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Civilians (Somalia)","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",7,17,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Gedo,"Belet Xaawo",,"Belet Xaawo",3.7807,41.8943,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 16 March 2021, a government soldier (SNA) shot and killed a fellow soldier (assumed off duty) in Belet Xaawo town (Belet Xaawo, Gedo). The motive of the killing is unknown.",1,1616447511,SOM 7757725,706,SOM33450,33450,"16 March 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,"Buufow Bacaad",1.7493,44.7437,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 16 March 2021, Al Shabaab militants carried out a hit and run attack against a government security forces (SNA) checkpoint in Buufow Bacaad village (Marka, Lower Shabelle). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1616447511,SOM 7757737,706,SOM33449,33449,"16 March 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,Golweyn,1.6584,44.58,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 16 March 2021, Al Shabaab militants launched an attack on government security forces (SNA) at a checkpoint in the outskirts of Golweyn village (Marka, Lower Shabelle). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1616447511,SOM 7757596,706,SOM33438,33438,"15 March 2021",2021,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Suicide bomb","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Tortoroow,2.2524,44.6905,1,"Radio Dalsan",National,"On 15 March 2021, a suicide bomber and member of Al Shabaab detonated a suicide vest, targeting government security forces (Bancroft) in Tortoroow village (Afgooye, Lower Shabelle). At least nine soldiers including three foreign soldiers, were reportedly killed.",9,1616447511,SOM 7757598,706,SOM33441,33441,"15 March 2021",2021,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Kenya)",,8,"Civilians (Somalia)","Pastoralists (Somalia)",7,78,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Badhaadhe,,Hosingow,-0.1734,41.2695,1,"Radio Dalsan",National,"On 15 March 2021, two people were killed and five others injured when AMISOM KDF troops open fire on pastoralists at a livestock market in Hosingow village (Kismaayo, Lower Juba).",2,1618488616,SOM 7757599,706,SOM33439,33439,"15 March 2021",2021,1,"Strategic developments","Disrupted weapons use","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Tortoroow,2.2524,44.6905,2,"Radio Dalsan",National,"Defusal: On 15 March 2021, government security forces (Bancroft) intercepted an Al Shabaab militants vehicle filled with explosive in the vicinity of Tortoroow village (Afgooye, Lower Shabelle). The soldiers defused the explosives and destroyed the vehicle. No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1616447511,SOM 7757601,706,SOM33442,33442,"15 March 2021",2021,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Puntland Intelligence Agency",7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Mudug,Gaalkacyo,,Garsoor,6.7662,47.4279,1,"Radio Kulmiye",National,"On 15 March 2021, a remote controlled IED by unknown group detonated, targeting the vehicle of the Gaalkayo CID (Puntland) commander at the Jeera-Kuwait junction area, Garsoor village (Gaalkacyo, Mudug). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1616447511,SOM 7757603,706,SOM33443,33443,"15 March 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Sheeqaal Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,24,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Badhaadhe,,Hosingow,-0.1734,41.2695,1,"Radio Kulmiye",National,"On 15 March 2021, Al Shabaab militants clashed with a Sheeqaal clan militia in Hosingow village (Kismaayo, Lower Juba). The attack came after the clan refused to take the orders from the militants. At least nine people were killed.",9,1618488617,SOM 7757663,706,SOM33440,33440,"15 March 2021",2021,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Gedo,Garbahaarey,,"Ceel Cadde",3.0359,41.8674,1,"Somali Memo",National,"On 15 March 2021, Al Shabaab militants publicly shot and killed four people in Ceel Cadde village (Garbahaarey, Gedo). All victims were accused for spying to government forces and Bancroft.",4,1616447511,SOM 7757708,706,SOM33446,33446,"15 March 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Jowhar,,Mahadaay,2.9704,45.5347,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 15 March 2021, government security forces (EOD unit) clashed with Al Shabaab militants in the vicinity of Mahadaay village (Jowhar, Middle Shabelle). The soldiers were deployed to defuse an explosive device and the militants were guarding the device. No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1616447511,SOM 7757715,706,SOM33445,33445,"15 March 2021",2021,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Jowhar,,Mahadaay,2.9704,45.5347,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 15 March 2021, an IED by Al Shabaab militants detonated, targeting civilian vehicles in the vicinity of Mahadaay village (Jowhar, Middle Shabelle). Two people were killed.",2,1616447511,SOM 7757243,706,SOM33444,33444,"15 March 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)","AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Burundi)",1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Jowhar,,Mahadaay,2.9704,45.5347,1,"Somali Memo; Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 15 March 2021, Al Shabaab militants launched an attack against government security forces (SNA) at a base in Mahadaay village (Jowhar, Middle Shabelle), and fired five IDF rounds at an AMISOM BNDF forward operation base. The militants retook the village and later retreated.",0,1616447510,SOM 7757602,706,SOM33434,33434,"14 March 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Gedo,Luuq,,Luuq,3.8,42.5446,1,"Radio Kulmiye",National,"On 14 March 2021, Al Shabaab militants conducted a hit and run attack against government security forces (SNA) at a base in Luuq town (Luuq, Gedo). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1616447511,SOM 7757717,706,SOM33436,33436,"14 March 2021",2021,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Shelling/artillery/missile attack","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Burundi)","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Jowhar,,Mahadaay,2.9704,45.5347,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 14 March 2021, Al Shabaab militants fired mortar shells against AMISOM BNDF and government security forces (SNA) at a defensive base at the outskirts of Mahadaay village (Jowhar, Middle Shabelle). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1616447511,SOM 7757718,706,SOM33435,33435,"14 March 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Karan",2.0652,45.39,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 14 March 2021, Al Shabaab militants threw a hand grenade at government security forces (SNA) at a checkpoint in Nageyle village road neighborhood in Mogadishu - Karan district (Karan, Banadir). The forces reacted with gunfire after the explosion. No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1618488666,SOM 7757738,706,SOM33437,33437,"14 March 2021",2021,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Uganda)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,"Bulo Mareer",1.6298,44.5196,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 14 March 2021, a remote controlled IED by Al Shabaab militants detonated, targeting an AMISOM UNDF convoy transiting near Bulo Mareer village (Marka, Lower Shabelle). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1616447511,SOM 7757597,706,SOM33426,33426,"13 March 2021",2021,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)","Civilians (Somalia)",1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Waaberi",2.0195,45.31,1,"Radio Dalsan",National,"On 13 March 2021, a remote controlled IED by a unknown group detonated, targeting a government security forces (SNA) vehicle with a SNA senior official onboard passing near Suuqa-Berta, Affisyone road neighborhood in Mogadishu - Waaberi district (Waaberi, Banadir). Three soldiers, and one civilian bystander were killed.",4,1618488687,SOM 7757604,706,SOM33427,33427,"13 March 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Murusade Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Habar Gedir Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,44,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Galgaduud,Cabudwaaq,,Xeraale,6.0386,46.4286,2,"Radio Kulmiye",National,"On 13 March 2021, Murusade clan militia clashed with Habar Gedir clan militia in Qalaanqalle village between Dhuusamareeb and Xeraale town (Cabudwaaq, Galgaduud). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1616447511,SOM 7757358,706,SOM33428,33428,"13 March 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Islamic State (Somalia)",,2,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Hawl Wadaag",2.048,45.32,1,Caasimada,National,"On 13 March 2021, a suspected Islamic State gunman shot and killed a police officer in Daalo village neighborhood in Mogadishu - Hawl Wadaag district (Hawl Wadaag, Banadir). The gunman was killed by another police officer.",2,1618488691,SOM 7757723,706,SOM33432,33432,"13 March 2021",2021,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,Janaale,1.8,44.7,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 13 March 2021, a remote controlled IED by Al Shabaab detonated, targeting a government security forces (SNA) truck vehicle carrying logistic supplies traveling from Shalamboot, along the road between Cadceed and Janaale village, near Janaale village (Marka, Lower Shabelle). Two soldiers were injured.",0,1616447511,SOM 7757726,706,SOM33431,33431,"13 March 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Hodan,,"Mogadishu - Hodan",2.0333,45.35,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 13 March 2021, a suspected Al Shabaab militant threw a hand grenade at government security forces (SNA) at a checkpoint at the Coca-cola village road neighborhood in Mogadishu - Hodan district (Hodan, Banadir). The security forces reacted with gunfire after the explosion. No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1616447511,SOM 7757732,706,SOM33430,33430,"13 March 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Baydhaba,,Gasarta,3.1005,43.7234,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 13 March 2021, Al Shabaab militants attacked government security forces (SNA) protecting local laborers clearing bushes along road between Baidoa and Daynunaay, near Gasarta village (Baydhaba, Bay). One militant was killed, and one soldier and civilian were injured.",1,1616447511,SOM 7757733,706,SOM33429,33429,"13 March 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Djibouti)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,Jalalaqsi,,Jalalaqsi,3.3834,45.5969,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 13 March 2021, Al Shabaab militants carried out a hit and run attack against an AMISOM DNDF troops forward operation base in Jalalaqsi town (Jalalaqsi, Hiraan). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1616447511,SOM 7757739,706,SOM33433,33433,"13 March 2021",2021,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Uganda)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,"Ceel Waregow",1.8087,44.7994,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 13 March 2021, an IED by Al Shabaab militants detonated, targeting an AMISOM UNDF convoy transiting near Ceel Waregow village (Marka, Lower Shabelle). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1616447511,SOM 7745415,706,SOM33418,33418,"12 March 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Hodan,,"Mogadishu - Hodan",2.0333,45.35,1,Calamada,National,"On 12 March 2021, Al Shabaab militants threw a hand grenade at a police checkpoint in Warshadaha village neighborhood in Mogadishu - Hodan district (Hodan, Banadir). The police officer reacted gunfire after the explosion. No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1615847073,SOM 7745416,706,SOM33416,33416,"12 March 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Kismaayo,,"Abdale Birole",-0.4906,42.1969,1,Calamada,National,"On 12 March 2021, Al Shabaab militants attacked Jubaland security forces at a base in Abdale Birole village (Kismaayo, Lower Juba). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1615847073,SOM 7745417,706,SOM33417,33417,"12 March 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bakool,Xudur,,Hudur,4.1237,43.8915,1,Calamada,National,"On 12 March 2021, Al Shabaab militants carried out a hit and run attack against government security forces (SNA) at a checkpoint in Hudur town (Xudur, Bakool). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1615847073,SOM 7757721,706,SOM33424,33424,"12 March 2021",2021,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,"Buur Hakaba",,"Buur Xakaba",2.8049,44.0821,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 12 March 2021, an IED planted under a tree by unknown group detonated, targeting police forces (SWSPF) at a checkpoint in Buur Xakaba town (Buur Hakaba, Bay). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1616447511,SOM 7757728,706,SOM33425,33425,"12 March 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Mogadishu - Daynile",2.0581,45.3003,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 12 March 2021, Al Shabaab militants threw a hand grenade at government security forces (SNA) near Xero-Guulwadayasha in Mogadishu - Daynile district (Daynile, Banadir). The soldiers responded with gunfire after the explosion. No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1618488754,SOM 7757734,706,SOM33423,33423,"12 March 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Dhulbahante Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Dhulbahante Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,44,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Sool,"Laas Caanood",,Laascaanood,8.4774,47.3597,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 12 March 2021, one person was killed and another injured during a clash between two groups from Dhulbahante clan militias due to a land dispute in the vicinity of Laascaanood town (Laas Caanood, Sool).",1,1616447511,SOM 7745407,706,SOM33415,33415,"11 March 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,11,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,"Belet Weyne",,"Belet Weyne",4.736,45.2043,1,Caasimada,National,"On 11 March 2021, government security forces (SNA) attacked a police checkpoint near the Ugaas Khalif airstrip in Balet Weyne town (Belet Weyne, Hiraan). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1615847073,SOM 7757706,706,SOM33421,33421,"11 March 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Qoryooley,,Qoryooley,1.7878,44.53,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 11 March 2021, Al Shabaab militants launched an attack against government security forces (SNA) at a checkpoint in the outskirts of Qoryooley town (Qoryooley, Lower Shabelle). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1616447511,SOM 7757710,706,SOM33422,33422,"11 March 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,Janaale,1.8,44.7,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 11 March 2021, Al Shabaab militants carry out a hit and run attack against government security forces (SNA) at a checkpoint in Janaale village (Marka, Lower Shabelle). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1616447511,SOM 7757714,706,SOM33419,33419,"11 March 2021",2021,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Labour Group (Somalia)",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bakool,Xudur,,Hudur,4.1237,43.8915,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 11 March 2021, Al Shabaab militants ambushed three motorcycles transporting commercial goods and khaat near Baar-Wiine in the vicinity of Hudur town (Xudur, Bakool). One person was killed and another one injured.",1,1616447511,SOM 7757720,706,SOM33420,33420,"11 March 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Yaqshid",2.0678,45.35,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 11 March 2021, unidentified gunmen threw a hand grenade at government soldiers on foot patrol near Juungal village neighborhood in Mogadishu - Yaqshid district (Yaqshid, Banadir). The forces reacted with gunfire after the explosion. No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1618488798,SOM 7745799,706,SOM33407,33407,"10 March 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Kismaayo,,Bar-Sanguun,-0.4876,42.1839,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 10 March 2021, Al Shabaab militants attacked government security forces (SNA) at a checkpoint in the vicinity of Bar-Sanguun village (Kismaayo, Lower Juba). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1615847074,SOM 7745803,706,SOM33409,33409,"10 March 2021",2021,1,"Violence against civilians","Abduction/forced disappearance","Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Labour Group (Somalia)",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Afmadow,,Dhobley,0.4063,41.0124,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 10 March 2021, Al Shabaab militants hijacked a civilian vehicle with the driver aboard in the vicinity of Deglame village near Dhobley town (Afmadow, Lower Juba). The militants claimed the vehicle was transporting foreign troop supplies. The vehicle along with the driver was taken to an unknown location.",0,1615847074,SOM 7745810,706,SOM33414,33414,"10 March 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Saabid,2.1311,45.0377,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 10 March 2021, Al Shabaab militants attacked government security forces (SNA) at a checkpoint in Saabid village (Afgooye, Lower Shabelle). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1615847074,SOM 7745819,706,SOM33408,33408,"10 March 2021",2021,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Bulo Yaqle",2.0284,44.8595,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 10 March 2021, a remote controlled IED by Al Shabaab militants detonated, targeting a government security forces (SNA) convoy traveling along the road between Awdheegle and Bariire village, near Bulo-Yaqle village (Afgooye, Lower Shabelle). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1615847074,SOM 7745308,706,SOM33410,33410,"10 March 2021",2021,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Government of Somalia (2017-)",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Karan",2.0652,45.39,1,"Undisclosed Source; VOA","Local partner-Other","On 10 March 2021, a remote controlled IED by Al Shabaab militants detonated, targeting a small vehicle carrying members of the Banadir region administration, working for coronavirus population awareness at the Qoob-dooro sports field neighborhood in Mogadishu - Karan district (Karan, Banadir). At least one person was killed, while three others were injured by the blast.",1,1618488822,SOM 7745309,706,SOM33412,33412,"10 March 2021",2021,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Government of Somalia (2017-)",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Yaqshid",2.0678,45.35,1,"Undisclosed Source; Radio Kulmiye","Local partner-Other","On 10 March 2021, an IED by Al Shabaab militants detonated, targeting a vehicle carrying a high-level official of Yaqshid district at the Guleed hotel in Mogadishu - Yaqshid district (Yaqshid, Banadir). At least one person was killed in the explosion, while three others were injured.",1,1618488823,SOM 7745677,706,SOM33413,33413,"10 March 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Kenya)","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Jubaland Security Force",8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Afmadow,,Qoqani,0.2906,41.7128,1,"Radio Kulmiye",National,"On 10 March 2021, Al Shabaab militants carried out a hit and run attack against AMISOM KDF and Jubaland security forces at a defensive base in Qoqani village (Afmadow, Lower Juba). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1615847073,SOM 7745788,706,SOM33411,33411,"10 March 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) National Intelligence and Security Agency",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Wardhigley",2.0549,45.33,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 10 March 2021, Al Shabaab militants shot and killed a government soldier (NISA officer) who was shopping (armed) at the Labadhagax junction road in Mogadishu - Wardhigley district (Wardhigley, Banadir).",1,1618488859,SOM 7745801,706,SOM33402,33402,"09 March 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Jubaland Security Force",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Afmadow,,"Bilis Qooqaani",0.2837,41.7141,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 9 March 2021, Al Shabaab militants carried out a hit and run attack against Jubaland security forces at a defensive base in Bilis Qooqaani village (Afmadow, Lower Juba). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1615847074,SOM 7745814,706,SOM33403,33403,"09 March 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,Golweyn,1.6584,44.58,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 9 March 2021, suspected Al Shabaab militants launched a hit and run attack against government security forces (SNA) troops based in Golweyn village (Marka, Lower Shabelle). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1615847074,SOM 7745306,706,SOM33404,33404,"09 March 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Jowhar,,Jowhar,2.7797,45.5042,1,"Undisclosed Source; Caasimada","Local partner-Other","On 9 March 2021, suspected Al Shabaab militants threw a hand grenade at a police checkpoint in Horseed village neighborhood in Jowhar town (Jowhar, Middle Shabelle). The soldiers reacted with gunfire towards the attackers' general direction. Two police officers were injured by the blast.",0,1615847072,SOM 7745307,706,SOM33405,33405,"09 March 2021",2021,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Shelling/artillery/missile attack","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-)","Civilians (Somalia); Government of Somalia (2017-); UNSOS: United Nations Support Office in Somalia",8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Wadajir",2.0462,45.3341,1,"Undisclosed Source; VOA","Local partner-Other","On 9 March 2021, Al Shabaab militants fired at least six mortar rounds, targeting AMISOM, FGS international partners, and the UN compound in Aden Adde International Airport in Mogadishu - Wadajir district (Wadajir, Banadir). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1618488863,SOM 7918499,706,SOM33642,33642,"09 March 2021",2021,1,"Violence against civilians","Abduction/forced disappearance","Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Diinsoor,,Diinsoor,2.4074,42.9766,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 9 March 2021, Al Shabaab militants abducted three civilians near Diinsoor town (Diinsoor, Bay). The motive of the abduction is unknown.",0,1619476353,SOM 7745786,706,SOM33401,33401,"09 March 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,11,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Baydhaba,,Berdale,3.2144,43.198,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 9 March 2021, local police forces exchanged gunfire with one of the presidential guards (military) near the somtel building in Berdale neighborhood (Baydhaba, Bay). Two police officers were injured.",0,1615847074,SOM 7745790,706,SOM33406,33406,"09 March 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Kenya)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Afmadow,,Tabta,0.3046,41.4394,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 9 March 2021, Al Shabaab militants conducted a hit and run attack against AMISOM KDF troops at a forward operation base in the vicinity of Tabta village (Afmadow, Lower Juba). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1615847074,SOM 7745802,706,SOM33397,33397,"08 March 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Jubaland Security Force",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Kismaayo,,"Buulo Xaaji",-0.632,41.9839,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 8 March 2021, Jubaland security forces in an operation clashed with Al Shabaab militants at a checkpoint in the vicinity of Buulo Xaaji village (Kismaayo, Lower Juba). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1615847074,SOM 7745805,706,SOM33392,33392,"08 March 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Baydhaba,,Aawdiinle,3.1706,43.4099,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 8 March 2021, Al Shabaab militants launched an attack against government police forces (SWSPF) at a checkpoint in Aawdiinle village (Baydhaba, Bay). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1615847074,SOM 7745806,706,SOM33398,33398,"08 March 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,Janaale,1.8,44.7,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 8 March 2021, Al Shabaab militants attacked government security forces (SNA) troops at a defensive base in Janaale town (Marka, Lower Shabelle). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1615847074,SOM 7745302,706,SOM33393,33393,"08 March 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Awdheegle,1.9833,44.8333,2,"Undisclosed Source; Calamada","Local partner-Other","On 8 March 2021, Al Shabaab militants carried out a hit and run attack, targeting government security forces (SNA) at a checkpoint in the vicinity of Awdheegle village (Afgooye, Lower Shabelle). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1615847072,SOM 7745303,706,SOM33394,33394,"08 March 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Ballo,2.3333,45.3,2,"Radio Kulmiye; Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 8 March 2021, government security forces (SNA) conducted an operation against Al Shabaab militants at checkpoints between Balcad and Afgooye district, near Ballo village (Afgooye, Lower Shabelle). At least 25 soldiers and militants, including senior militants were killed, 15 others were injured.",25,1615847072,SOM 7745304,706,SOM33396,33396,"08 March 2021",2021,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Juba",Bu'aale,,Buaale,1.2448,42.5732,2,"Radio Dalsan; Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 8 March 2021, Al Shabaab militants, through the sharia court, publicly shot and killed five men in the vicinity of Buaale town (Bu'aale, Middle Juba). All victims had links with Somali troops and were also accused for spying for the foreign intelligence agencies.",5,1615847072,SOM 7745305,706,SOM33399,33399,"08 March 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Karan",2.0652,45.39,1,"Calamada; Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 8 March 2021, Al Shabaab militants shot and killed a municipal police officer who was collecting taxi revenue at the Sanca junction road vicinity in Mogadishu - Karan district (Karan, Banadir).",1,1618488904,SOM 7745675,706,SOM33395,33395,"08 March 2021",2021,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Air/drone strike","Military Forces of the United States (2021-)","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",8,"Al Shabaab",,2,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Basra,2.2991,45.2636,1,"Radio Kulmiye",National,"On 8 March 2021, US troops incoordination with government security forces (SNA) conducted an airstrike, targeting an Al Shabaab militant base in Basra village (Afgooye, Lower Shabelle). One militant was killed. The strike destroyed the militants' sharia court and a number of militants were captured and several prisoners were released.",1,1615847073,SOM 7745791,706,SOM33400,33400,"08 March 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Yaqshid",2.0678,45.35,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 8 March 2021, unidentified gunmen traveling on a motorbike shot and injured a government soldier (SNA) at the Arafat village neighborhood in Mogadishu - Yaqshid district (Yaqshid, Banadir).",0,1618488954,SOM 7745797,706,SOM33390,33390,"07 March 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Laantabuur,2.0537,45.0548,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 7 March 2021, Al Shabaab militants attacked government security forces (SNA) at a base in the vicinity of Laantabuur village (Afgooye, Lower Shabelle). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1615847074,SOM 7745301,706,SOM33388,33388,"07 March 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Ceelasha Biyaha",2.0823,45.2102,1,"Undisclosed Source; Calamada","Local partner-Other","On 7 March 2021, Al Shabaab militants shot and killed a municipal police officer who was collecting taxi revenue in the main market in Ceelasha Biyaha village (Afgooye, Lower Shabelle).",1,1615847072,SOM 7745818,706,SOM33389,33389,"07 March 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bakool,Xudur,,Hudur,4.1237,43.8915,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 7 March 2021, Al Shabaab militants conducted a probing attack against government security forces (SNA) at a base in Hudur town (Xudur, Bakool). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1615847074,SOM 7745821,706,SOM33391,33391,"07 March 2021",2021,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Mogadishu - Daynile",2.0581,45.3003,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 7 March 2021, a remote controlled IED by a unknown group detonated, targeting an SNA vehicle passing at the km13 village neighbourhood in Mogadishu - Daynile district (Daynile, Banadir). At least one soldier and one bystander were injured by the blast.",0,1618488957,SOM 7918451,706,SOM33641,33641,"07 March 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Bariirre,2.0476,44.8975,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 7 March 2021, Al Shabaab militants ambushed a government security forces (SNA) convoy near Bariirre village (Afgooye, Lower Shabelle). At least five soldiers were killed.",5,1619476353,SOM 7745300,706,SOM33386,33386,"06 March 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Balcad,,Caliyaalo,2.1787,45.3959,2,"Undisclosed Source; Somali Memo","Local partner-Other","On 6 March 2021, Al Shabaab militants ambushed a government security forces (SNA) convoy travelling between Mogadishu and Balcad town near Caliyaalo village (Balcad, Middle Shabelle), reportedly killing one soldier and injuring two others.",1,1615847072,SOM 7745816,706,SOM33387,33387,"06 March 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Mogadishu - Daynile",2.0581,45.3003,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 6 March 2021, Al Shabaab militants threw a hand grenade at government security forces at a checkpoint near Warlaliska village neighbourhood in Mogadishu - Daynile district (Daynile, Banadir). The forces reacted with gunfire after the explosion. At least two soldiers were injured by the blast.",0,1618488990,SOM 7918443,706,SOM33640,33640,"06 March 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,Janaale,1.8,44.7,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 6 March 2021, Al Shabaab militants attacked government security forces (SNA) at a checkpoint in Janaale village (Marka, Lower Shabelle). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1619476353,SOM 7918450,706,SOM33639,33639,"06 March 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Bariirre,2.0476,44.8975,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 6 March 2021, Al Shabaab militants attacked government security forces (SNA) at a checkpoint in Bariirre village (Afgooye, Lower Shabelle). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1619476353,SOM 7745673,706,SOM33385,33385,"06 March 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Habar Gedir-Saleban Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Habar Gedir-Saleban Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,44,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Galgaduud,Cadaado,,"Biyo Gaduud",6.3075,46.6542,1,"Radio Dalsan",National,"On 6 March 2021, armed men from Habar Gedir Saleban sub clan militias exchanged gunfire in Biyo Gaduud village (Cadaado, Galgaduud), reportedly over a khaat dispute. Two men were killed, and five others were wounded during the shoot-out.",2,1615847073,SOM 7745793,706,SOM33380,33380,"05 March 2021",2021,1,"Violence against civilians","Abduction/forced disappearance","Marehan-Wagardhac Sub-Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Civilians (Somalia)","Aid Workers (Somalia)",7,47,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Galgaduud,Cabudwaaq,,Dhabad,6.3062,46.5493,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 5 March 2021, a Marehan-Wagardhac sub clan militia abducted an NGO national staff member in Dhabad village (Cabudwaaq, Galgaduud).",0,1618489047,SOM 7745299,706,SOM33384,33384,"05 March 2021",2021,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Suicide bomb","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)","Civilians (Somalia)",1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bakool,Waajid,,Waajid,3.8096,43.2463,1,"Calamada; Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 5 March 2021, a suicide bomber detonated a suicide vest, targeting government soldiers (SNA) at a khat market near the police station of Waajid town (Waajid, Bakool). Four people including two SNA soldiers were injured. The suicide bomber was killed in the explosion.",1,1615847072,SOM 7745812,706,SOM33383,33383,"05 March 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Saabid,2.1311,45.0377,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 5 March 2021, Al Shabaab militants launched an attack against government security forces (SNA) troops at a checkpoint in Saabid village (Afgooye, Lower Shabelle). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1615847074,SOM 7745813,706,SOM33382,33382,"05 March 2021",2021,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Mogadishu - Daynile",2.0581,45.3003,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 5 March 2021, an IED by Al Shabaab militants detonated, targeting government security forces (SNA) at a checkpoint in Mogadishu - Daynile district (Daynile, Banadir). Al Shabaab claimed the killing of three soldiers and injuring another one.",3,1618489049,SOM 7732795,706,SOM33377,33377,"05 March 2021",2021,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Hamar Jabjab",2.0276,45.33,1,VOA,International,"On 5 March 2021, a remote controlled IED by Al Shabaab militants detonated, targeting civilians in Luul Yemeni hotel in Mogadishu - Hamar Jabjab district (Hamar Janjab, Banadir). At least 20 people were killed and 30 others injured.",20,1618489054,SOM 7732609,706,SOM33376,33376,"05 March 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Puntland Maritime Police Force",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bari,Bossaso,,Bosaso,11.2842,49.1816,1,"Radio Kulmiye",National,"On 5 March 2021, Al Shabaab militants launched a heavy attack, targeting the central prison in Bosaso town (Bossaso, Bari). At least 3 people were killed including militants, prisoners and police officers. Al Shabaab 'freed' over 400 people.",3,1615246425,SOM 7745676,706,SOM33381,33381,"05 March 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Puntland Security Force",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bari,Bossaso,,Galgala,10.9901,49.0568,2,"Radio Kulmiye",National,"On 5 March 2021, Puntland security forces conducted an operation against Al Shabaab militants in mountainous area near Galgala village (Bossaso, Bar). At least 20 militants were killed.",20,1615847073,SOM 7918486,706,SOM33638,33638,"05 March 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Jubaland Security Force",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Kismaayo,,"Yoontoy Yarey",-0.1302,42.5743,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 5 March 2021, Al Shabaab militants attacked Jubaland security forces base in Yoontoy Yarey village (Kismaayo, Lower Juba). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1619476353,SOM 7745794,706,SOM33378,33378,"04 March 2021",2021,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)","Civilians (Somalia)",1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Baydhaba,,"Aroos Xaawa",3.185,43.4823,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 4 March 2021, an IED by a unknown group detonated against a vehicle driven by a police officer near Aroos Xaawa village (Baydhaba, Bay). The police officer and a civilian were killed in the explosion.",2,1615847074,SOM 7745807,706,SOM33379,33379,"04 March 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Baraawe,,Baraawe,1.1132,44.0297,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 4 March 2021, Al Shabaab militants carried out an attack against government security forces (SNA) at a checkpoint in the outskirts of Baraawe town (Baraawe, Lower Shabelle). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1615847074,SOM 7732739,706,SOM33368,33368,"03 March 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Ethiopia (2018-)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bakool,Xudur,,Hudur,4.1237,43.8915,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 3 March 2021, Al Shabaab militants conducted a probing attack for a second day against an ENDF troops (non-AMISOM) base in Hudur town (Xudur, Bakool). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1615246425,SOM 7732740,706,SOM33367,33367,"03 March 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Habar Gedir Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,14,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Mudug,Hobyo,,Hobyo,5.3505,48.5268,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 3 March 2021, government security forces (SNA, Galmudug section) clashed with a Habar Gedir clan militia on the road between Wisil and Hobyo town (Hobyo, Mudug). One soldier was killed.",1,1615246425,SOM 7732744,706,SOM33374,33374,"03 March 2021",2021,1,"Explosions/Remote violence",Grenade,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Mogadishu - Dharkenley",2.0095,45.25,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 3 March 2021, Al Shabaab militants threw a hand grenade at a security checkpoint (assumed military) near Hoosh village neighbourhood in Mogadishu - Dharkenley district (Dharkenley, Banadir). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1618489151,SOM 7732752,706,SOM33372,33372,"03 March 2021",2021,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Civilians (Somalia)","Taxi Drivers (Somalia)",7,17,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Gedo,Luuq,,Luuq,3.8,42.5446,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 3 March 2021, a government soldier (SNA) shot and killed a rickshaw driver in Luuq town (Luuq, Gedo). The circumstances surrounding the killing of the rickshaw driver are unclear.",1,1615246425,SOM 7732759,706,SOM33375,33375,"03 March 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Qoryooley,,Qoryooley,1.7878,44.53,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 3 March 2021, Al Shabaab militants launched an attack on a government security forces (SNA) troops at the checkpoint in the outskirts of Qoryooley town (Qoryooley, Lower Shabelle). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1615246425,SOM 7732306,706,SOM33365,33365,"03 March 2021",2021,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,"Bulo Mareer",1.6298,44.5196,2,Calamada,National,"On 3 March 2021, an IED by Al Shabaab militants detonated, targeting government soldiers (SNA) riding on a motorbike on the road between Golweyne and Bulo Mareer village (Marka, Lower Shabelle). Both soldiers were injured.",0,1615246425,SOM 7732610,706,SOM33370,33370,"03 March 2021",2021,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Air/drone strike","Military Forces of the United States (2021-)","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",8,"Al Shabaab",,2,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Juba",Jilib,,Jilib,0.4833,42.7666,2,"Radio Kulmiye",National,"On 3 March 2021, US forces in coordination with government security forces (SNA) conducted an air strike, targeting an Al Shabaab militant base, in the vicinity of Jilib town (Jilib, Middle Juba). Five militants were killed, including a foreign national.",5,1615246425,SOM 7732613,706,SOM33366,33366,"03 March 2021",2021,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Marehan-Wagardhac Sub-Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Civilians (Somalia)","Habar Gedir-Saad Sub-Clan Group (Somalia)",7,47,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Galgaduud,Cadaado,,Cadaado,6.1457,46.6271,2,"Radio Kulmiye",National,"On 3 March 2021, a Marehan-Wagardhac sub clan militia shot and killed two civilians from the Habar Gedir-Saad sub clan in Miro-Cowleed village near Cadaado town (Cadaado, Galgaduud).",2,1615246425,SOM 7797703,706,SOM33371,33371,"03 March 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Kismaayo,,Kismayo,-0.3603,42.5463,2,Calamada,National,"On 3 March 2021, government security forces (Bancroft) clashed with Al Shabaab militants between Yaaqbari and Farey areas near Kismayo town (Kismaayo, Lower Juba). Al Shabaab claimed to have killed at least three soldiers, although this was not independently reported.",0,1617662601,SOM 7732724,706,SOM33369,33369,"03 March 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,Janaale,1.8,44.7,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 3 March 2021, Al Shabaab militants carried out a hit and run attack against a government security forces (SNA) checkpoint in the Janaale village (Marka, Lower Shabelle). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1615246425,SOM 7732730,706,SOM33373,33373,"03 March 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Mogadishu - Dharkenley",2.0095,45.25,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 3 March 2021, Al Shabaab militants threw a hand grenade at a government checkpoint near Ex. control Afgoye neighbourhood in Mogadishu - Dharkenley district (Dharkenley, Banadir). The soldiers reacted with gunfire in the direction of the suspected source of the attack. No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1618489192,SOM 7732741,706,SOM33358,33358,"02 March 2021",2021,1,"Explosions/Remote violence",Grenade,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Baydhaba,,Baidoa,3.1172,43.6469,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 2 March 2021, unidentified gunmen threw a hand grenade at local police forces patrolling near Onodka bridge in the Hawlwadag neighbourhood of Baidoa town (Baydhaba, Bay). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1615246425,SOM 7732756,706,SOM33363,33363,"02 March 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Karan",2.0652,45.39,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 2 March 2021, Al Shabaab militants shot and killed a police officer (Municipal unit) for collecting taxi revenue at the Xarigdheer section, main market vicinity in Mogadishu - Karan district (Karan, Banadir).",1,1618489196,SOM 7732307,706,SOM33361,33361,"02 March 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Lafoole,2.0833,45.1667,1,Calamada,National,"On 2 March 2021, Al Shabaab militants launched an attack against a government security forces (SNA) checkpoint in Lafoole village (Afgooye, Lower Shabelle). Al Shabaab claimed to have killed one soldier, although this was not independently reported.",0,1615246425,SOM 7732309,706,SOM33364,33364,"02 March 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Kenya)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Afmadow,,Qoqani,0.2906,41.7128,1,Calamada,National,"On 2 March 2021, Al Shabaab militants attacked an AMISOM KDF forward operation base in Qoqani village (Afmadow, Lower Juba). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1615246425,SOM 7732608,706,SOM33359,33359,"02 March 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Jowhar,,Gambole,3.0842,45.1809,1,"Radio Kulmiye",National,"On 2 March 2021, government security forces (Bancroft) clashed with Al Shabaab militants near a base in Gambole village (Jowhar, Middle Shabelle). The government forces claimed to have killed at least ten militants.",10,1615246425,SOM 7732711,706,SOM33362,33362,"02 March 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Mogadishu - Daynile",2.0581,45.3003,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 2 March 2021, suspected Al Shabaab militants shot and killed a police officer (Municipal unit) for collecting taxi revenue at the Sanback village neighbourhood, near Isse Abdi village section in Mogadishu - Daynile district (Daynile, Banadir).",1,1618489230,SOM 7732713,706,SOM33360,33360,"02 March 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Ethiopia (2018-)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bakool,Xudur,,Hudur,4.1237,43.8915,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 2 March 2021, Al Shabaab militants conducted a probing attack against an ENDF troops (non-AMISOM) base in Hudur town (Xudur, Bakool). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1615246425,SOM 7732749,706,SOM33352,33352,"01 March 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,Danow,1.7317,44.6253,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 1 March 2021, Al Shabaab militants carried out hit and run attack against a government security forces (SNA) defensive base near Danow village (Marka, Lower Shabelle). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1615246425,SOM 7732755,706,SOM33350,33350,"01 March 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Burundi)","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Balcad,,"Ceel Geelow",2.5159,45.3622,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 1 March 2021, Al Shabaab militants carried out a hit and run attack against the AMISOM BNDF and government security forces (SNA) defensive base at the Ceel Geelow village (Balcad, Middle Shabelle). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1615246425,SOM 7745815,706,SOM33356,33356,"01 March 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Jowhar,,Jowhar,2.7797,45.5042,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 1 March 2021, Al Shabaab militants carried out hit and run attack on the police checkpoint in Horseed village near the bridge within Jowhar town (Jowhar, Middle Shabelle). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1615847074,SOM 7732762,706,SOM33351,33351,"01 March 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Uganda)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Ceelasha Biyaha",2.0823,45.2102,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 1 March 2021, Al Shabaab militants attacked an AMISOM UNDF defensive base in Arbacow village near Ceelasha Biyaha village (Afgooye, Lower Shabelle). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1615246425,SOM 7732606,706,SOM33355,33355,"01 March 2021",2021,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Juba",Jilib,,Jilib,0.4833,42.7666,2,"Radio Dalsan",National,"On 1 March 2021, Al Shabaab militants publicly executed five people in the vicinity of Jilib town (Jilib, Middle Juba). The victims were accused of having links with Somali troops as well as spying for the foreign intelligence agencies.",5,1615246425,SOM 7732612,706,SOM33354,33354,"01 March 2021",2021,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Journalists (Somalia)",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Mudug,Gaalkacyo,,Israac,6.77,47.43,1,"Radio Kulmiye",National,"On 1 March 2021, Al Shabaab militants shot and killed a well-known former journalist in Israac village (Gaalkacyo, Mudug).",1,1615246425,SOM 7732660,706,SOM33349,33349,"01 March 2021",2021,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Galgaduud,"Ceel Buur",,"Ceel Buur",4.6815,46.6234,1,"Somali Memo",National,"On 1 March 2021, Al Shabaab militants amputated the right hand of a man for having broken into a local shop in Ceel Buur town (Ceel Buur, Galgaduud).",0,1615246425,SOM 7732712,706,SOM33353,33353,"01 March 2021",2021,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Majeerteen Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Civilians (Somalia)","Majeerteen Clan Group (Somalia)",7,47,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Mudug,Gaalkacyo,,"Gaalkacyo North",6.77,47.63,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 1 March 2021, a Majeerteen clan militia shot and killed a civilian from the Majeerteen clan in Gaalkacyo North town (Gaalkacyo, Mudug), over a land dispute in the Horumar section.",1,1615246425,SOM 7732719,706,SOM33348,33348,"01 March 2021",2021,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Marehan Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Civilians (Somalia)","Habar Gedir-Ayr Sub-Clan Group (Somalia)",7,47,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Galgaduud,Cabudwaaq,,Balanbale,5.689,45.9693,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 1 March 2021, a Marehan clan militia shot and killed a civilian from the Habra Gedir Ayr sub clan in the vicinity of Balanbale village (Cabudwaaq, Galgaduud). The incident is related to clan revenge.",1,1615246425,SOM 7732733,706,SOM33357,33357,"01 March 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Mogadishu - Dharkenley",2.0095,45.25,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 1 March 2021, Al Shabaab militants threw a hand grenade at a government security forces (SNA) checkpoint in the Tabeelaha Weydow village neighbourhood in Mogadishu - Dharkenley district (Dharkenley, Banadir). The soldiers reacted with gunfire in suspected directions after the blast. No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1618489268,SOM 7732742,706,SOM33344,33344,"28 February 2021",2021,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) National Intelligence and Security Agency",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Mogadishu - Daynile",2.0581,45.3003,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 28 February 2021, Al Shabaab militants shot and killed a government soldier (SNA) on the way to his home at the Tabeelaha-Weydow village neighbourhood in Mogadishu - Daynile district (Daynile, Banadir).",1,1618489270,SOM 7745809,706,SOM33342,33342,"28 February 2021",2021,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,"Belet Weyne",,"Belet Weyne",4.736,45.2043,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 28 February 2021, suspected Al Shabaab militants shot and injured a government soldier (off duty) at the Kutimbo unit at Koshin village within Belet Weyne town (Belet Weyne, Hiraan).",0,1615847074,SOM 7749424,706,SOM33343,33343,"28 February 2021",2021,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Shelling/artillery/missile attack","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Jubaland Security Force",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Badhaadhe,,Koday,-1.0351,41.9748,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 28 February 2021, Al Shabaab militants fired RPG mortar rounds at Jubaland security forces based in the vicinity of Kudhaa village (Kismaayo, Lower Juba). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1615915443,SOM 7732793,706,SOM33346,33346,"28 February 2021",2021,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Hodan,,"Mogadishu - Hodan",2.0333,45.35,1,VOA,International,"On 28 February 2021, a remote controlled IED by an unknown group detonated, targeting government security forces (SNA, Gorgor unit) forces, passing at the former Turkish embassy road near km4 junction road neighbourhood in Mogadishu - Hodan district (Hodan, Banadir). At least two soldiers were killed and three others injured.",2,1615246425,SOM 7732300,706,SOM33345,33345,"28 February 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) National Intelligence and Security Agency",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Hawl Wadaag",2.048,45.32,1,Caasimada,National,"On 28 February 2021, Al Shabaab militants shot and killed three NISA soldiers on a motorcycle at the Bakara-market village neighbourhood, near the medicine section in Mogadishu - Hawl Wadaag district (Hawl Wadaag, Banadir).",3,1618489280,SOM 7732611,706,SOM33347,33347,"28 February 2021",2021,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Government of Somalia (2017-)",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Yaqshid",2.0678,45.35,1,"Radio Kulmiye",National,"On 28 February 2021, a remote controlled IED by Al Shabaab militants detonated, targeting the Yaqshid district commissioner's convoy at the Darussalam village neighbourhood in Mogadishu - Yaqshid district (Yaqshid, Banadir). At least two people were injured.",0,1618489286,SOM 7732727,706,SOM33341,33341,"28 February 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Kenya)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Kismaayo,,"Abdale Birole",-0.4906,42.1969,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 28 February 2021, Al Shabaab militants carried out a hit and run attack against an AMISOM KDF base in the vicinity of Abdale Birole village (Kismaayo, Lower Shabelle). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1615246425,SOM 7732743,706,SOM33335,33335,"27 February 2021",2021,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Baydhaba,,Gasarta,3.1005,43.7234,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 27 February 2021, a suspected Al Shabaab remote controlled IED detonated, targeting government security forces (SNA) on the road between Baidoa and Daynunaay near Gasarta village (Baydhaba, Bay). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1615246425,SOM 7732754,706,SOM33340,33340,"27 February 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Dulmidiid Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Al Shabaab",,2,24,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,"Qansax Dheere",,Uffurow,2.7622,42.8868,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 27 February 2021, Dulmidiid clan militia attacked two Al Shabaab militants riding a motorcycle near Uffurow village (Qansax Dheere, Bay). The two militants were killed.",2,1615246425,SOM 7732604,706,SOM33333,33333,"27 February 2021",2021,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,"Buur Hakaba",,"Buulo Fulaay",2.1187,43.5202,1,"Radio Dalsan",National,"On 27 February 2021, Al Shabaab militants shot and killed a civilian in Buulo Fulaay village (Buur Hakaba, Bay). The militants accused the civilian of killing another civilian.",1,1615246425,SOM 7732605,706,SOM33336,33336,"27 February 2021",2021,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Juba",Jilib,,Jilib,0.4833,42.7666,1,"Radio Dalsan",National,"On 27 February 2021, Al Shabaab militants assaulted people in a public square in Jilib town (Jilib, Middle Juba). The militants accused three people for sexual misconducts.",0,1615246425,SOM 7732614,706,SOM33338,33338,"27 February 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,"Qansax Dheere",,"Qansax Dheere",2.8712,43.0043,1,"Radio Kulmiye",National,"On 27 February 2021, Al Shabaab militants attacked a government police forces (Southwest Special Police Forces) base in Qansax Dheere town (Qansax Dheere, Bay). At least nine militants were killed and twelve others were injured.",9,1615246425,SOM 7745672,706,SOM33332,33332,"27 February 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,"Belet Weyne",,"Belet Weyne",4.736,45.2043,1,"Radio Dalsan",National,"On 27 February 2021, Al Shabaab militants shot and killed a government soldier (SNA) on a foot patrol at Hawlwadag village within Belet Weyne town (Belet Weyne, Hiraan).",1,1615847073,SOM 7732649,706,SOM33337,33337,"27 February 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Uganda)","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",8,"Al Shabaab",,2,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,Mushaani,1.7774,44.6591,1,"Shabelle Media Network",Subnational,"On 27 February 2021, AMISOM UNDF in coordination with government security forces (SNA) clashed with Al Shabaab militants at a checkpoint in Mushaani village (Marka, Lower Shabelle). At least two militants were killed.",2,1615246425,SOM 7732650,706,SOM33334,33334,"27 February 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Uganda)","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",8,"Al Shabaab",,2,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Doonka,2.6033,45.326,1,"Shabelle Media Network",Subnational,"On 27 February 2021, AMISOM UNDF in coordination with government security forces (SNA) clashed with Al Shabaab militants at a checkpoint in Doonka village (Afgooye, Lower Shabelle). At least two militants were killed.",2,1615246425,SOM 7732714,706,SOM33331,33331,"27 February 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Baydhaba,,Bardaale,3.3516,44.1223,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 27 February 2021, Al Shabaab militants carried out a hit and run attack against police forces (Southwest Special Police Forces - SWSPF) near the airstrip of Bardaale town (Buur Hakaba, Bay). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1618489371,SOM 7732731,706,SOM33339,33339,"27 February 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Jubaland Security Force",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Afmadow,,Tabta,0.3046,41.4394,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 27 February 2021, Al Shabaab militants conducted a hit and run attack against Jubaland security forces based in the vicinity of Tabta village (Afmadow, Lower Juba). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1615246425,SOM 7732745,706,SOM33330,33330,"26 February 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Mogadishu - Dharkenley",2.0095,45.25,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 26 February 2021, Al Shabaab militants threw a hand grenade at a government security forces (SNA) checkpoint in Ex. Control Afgoye neighbourhood in Mogadishu - Dharkenley district (Dharkenley, Banadir). The soldiers reacted with gunfire in the direction of the suspected source of the attack. No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1618489376,SOM 7732746,706,SOM33322,33322,"26 February 2021",2021,1,Protests,"Peaceful protest","Protesters (Somalia)",,6,,,0,60,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Sool,"Laas Caanood",,Boocame,8.3963,47.9357,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 26 February 2021, dozens of people demonstrated, marching through the main streets in Boocame village (Laas Caanood, Sool), in support of the federal government. [size=dozens]",0,1615246425,SOM 7732747,706,SOM33329,33329,"26 February 2021",2021,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Juba",Jilib,,Jilib,0.4833,42.7666,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 26 February 2021, Al Shabaab militants amputated the right hand of a man for having broken into a local shop in the vicinity of Jilib Town (Jilib, Middle Shabelle). The man was accused for stealing 8,568.000 Somali shillings (equivalent to USD 349.71).",0,1615246425,SOM 7732750,706,SOM33328,33328,"26 February 2021",2021,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Habar Gedir-Ayr Sub-Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Civilians (Somalia)","Habar Gedir-Ayr Sub-Clan Group (Somalia)",7,47,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Galgaduud,Dhuusamarreeb,,Gadoon,5.692,46.6764,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 26 February 2021, a Habar Gedir Ayr clan militia attacked a teashop, targeting civilians from the Ayr sub clan at Gadoon village (Dhuusamarreeb, Galgaduud). One person was killed and three others injured. The attack is reportedly due to clan retaliation.",1,1615246425,SOM 7732758,706,SOM33327,33327,"26 February 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Habar Gedir-Ayr Sub-Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Habar Gedir-Saleban Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,44,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Galgaduud,Dhuusamarreeb,,Dhuusamarreeb,5.5376,46.3867,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 26 February 2021, Ayr clan and Saleban clan militias, both from Habar Gedir clan, clashed in Gaaragoyle village near Dhuusamarreeb town (Dhuusamarreeb, Galgaduud). One man from the Saleban militia was killed and another one wounded. The motive for the clash was a land dispute.",1,1615246425,SOM 7732760,706,SOM33326,33326,"26 February 2021",2021,1,Protests,"Peaceful protest","Protesters (Somalia)","Military Forces of Somaliland (2010-)",6,,,0,60,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Sanaag,Ceerigaabo,,Ceerigaabo,10.6218,47.3681,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 26 February 2021, Somaliland military demonstrated, blocking roads and stopping all movements from in and out of Ceerigaabo town (Ceerigaabo, Sanaag). The soldiers were demanding a increase in their salaries and allowances. [size=no report]",0,1615246425,SOM 7732761,706,SOM33325,33325,"26 February 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Police Forces of Somaliland (2010-)",,1,"Unidentified Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,14,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Sanaag,Ceerigaabo,,Ceerigaabo,10.6218,47.3681,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 26 February 2021, Somaliland police officers enforcing a road expansion project clashed with an unidentified clan militia opposing the project in Ceerigaabo town (Ceerigaabo, Sanaag). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1615246425,SOM 7732721,706,SOM33324,33324,"26 February 2021",2021,1,"Explosions/Remote violence",Grenade,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Jowhar,,"Buulo Shiikh",2.7949,45.5505,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 26 February 2021, suspected Al Shabaab militants threw a hand grenade at a police checkpoint in Buulo Shiikh village (Jowhar, Middle Shabelle). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1615246425,SOM 7732732,706,SOM33321,33321,"26 February 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Baraawe,,Baraawe,1.1132,44.0297,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 26 February 2021, Al Shabaab militants attacked a government security forces (SNA) base in Buulo-Colow village near Baraawe town (Baraawe, Lower Shabelle). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1615246425,SOM 7732734,706,SOM33323,33323,"26 February 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,"Bulo Mareer",1.6298,44.5196,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 26 February 2021, Al Shabaab militants attacked a government security forces (SNA) defensive base in Bulo Mareer village (Marka, Lower Shabelle). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1615246425,SOM 7721425,706,SOM33320,33320,"25 February 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Djibouti)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,Jalalaqsi,,Jalalaqsi,3.3834,45.5969,1,Calamada,National,"On 25 February 2021, Al Shabaab militants attacked an AMISOM DNDF troops defensive base in Jalalaqsi town (Jalalaqsi, Hiraan). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1614633910,SOM 7721427,706,SOM33319,33319,"25 February 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Burundi)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Balcad,,Balcad,2.39,45.3833,2,Calamada,National,"On 25 February 2021, Al Shabaab militants attacked an AMISOM BNDF defensive base in the vicinity of Balcad town (Balcad, Middle Shabelle). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1614633910,SOM 7721741,706,SOM33312,33312,"24 February 2021",2021,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Habar Gedir Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,47,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Galgaduud,Cabudwaaq,,Cabudwaaq,6.1478,46.3964,2,"Radio Dalsan",National,"On 24 February 2021, a gunmen from a Habar Gedir clan militia shot and killed a man in Dacdheere village near Cabudwaaq village (Cabudwaaq, Galgaduud).",1,1614633911,SOM 7721749,706,SOM33309,33309,"24 February 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Baydhaba,,Aawdiinle,3.1706,43.4099,2,"Radio Kulmiye",National,"On 24 February 2021, government security forces (SNA) clashed with Al Shabaab militants in the vicinity of Aawdiinle village (Baydhaba, Bay). At least four militants were captured and three others injured.",0,1614633911,SOM 7721780,706,SOM33310,33310,"24 February 2021",2021,1,"Explosions/Remote violence",Grenade,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,"Belet Weyne",,"Belet Weyne",4.736,45.2043,1,"Shabelle Media Network",National,"On 24 February 2021, a suspected Al Shabaab militant threw a hand grenade at a government security forces (SNA) checkpoint at Buundaweyne village in Belet Weyne town (Belet Weyne, Hiraan). One soldier was killed.",1,1614633911,SOM 7721781,706,SOM33316,33316,"24 February 2021",2021,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Air/drone strike","Military Forces of the United States (2021-)","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",8,"Al Shabaab",,2,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Jamaame,,Jamaame,0.0692,42.7382,2,"Shabelle Media Network",National,"On 24 February 2021, US troops, in coordination with government security forces (SNA), conducted an airstrike targeting an Al Shabaab militant compound in Buurtra Kuumba village (Jamaame, Lower Juba). At least 15 militants were killed.",15,1614633911,SOM 7721793,706,SOM33318,33318,"24 February 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Mogadishu - Dharkenley",2.0095,45.25,1,"Somali Memo",National,"On 24 February 2021, Al Shabaab militants shot and killed a government police officer near Saldhig Galbeed station in Mogadishu - Dharkenley district (Dharkenley, Banadir).",1,1618489489,SOM 7721865,706,SOM33313,33313,"24 February 2021",2021,1,Protests,"Peaceful protest","Protesters (Somalia)",,6,,,0,60,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bari,Bossaso,,Carmo,10.5679,49.0607,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 24 February 2021, about hundred people demonstrated, supporting the Somalia president in Carmo village (Bossaso, Bar). The demonstrators were against a recent public speech made by Puntland state president over the political position and the current electoral impasse. [size=about 100]",0,1614633911,SOM 7721895,706,SOM33315,33315,"24 February 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,Jalalaqsi,,Jalalaqsi,3.3834,45.5969,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 24 February 2021, Al Shabaab militants carried out a hit and ran attack against an AMISOM forward operation base in Jalalaqsi town (Jalalaqsi, Hiraan). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1614633911,SOM 7721911,706,SOM33314,33314,"24 February 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Ethiopia (2018-)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bakool,Xudur,,Hudur,4.1237,43.8915,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 24 February 2021, Al Shabaab militants launched a hit and run attack against an ENDF (Non-AMISOM) base in Hudur town (Xudur, Bakool). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1614633911,SOM 7721919,706,SOM33311,33311,"24 February 2021",2021,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Labour Group (Somalia)",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,"Bulo Burto",,"Bulo Burto",3.8519,45.5651,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 24 February 2021, Al Shabaab militants shot and killed a mirra/khaat driver and seriously injured his assistant in the vicinity of Bulo Burto town (Bulo Burto, Hiraan).",1,1614633911,SOM 7721424,706,SOM33317,33317,"24 February 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Baydhaba,,Mayafulka,3.1292,43.6977,1,Calamada,Subnational,"On 24 February 2021, Al Shabaab militants carried out a hit and run attack against government security forces (SNA) soldiers in Mayafulka village (Baydhaba, Bay). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1614633910,SOM 7721744,706,SOM33305,33305,"23 February 2021",2021,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Habar Gedir-Sacad Sub-Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Civilians (Somalia)","Dir Clan Group (Somalia)",7,47,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Mudug,Gaalkacyo,,"Gaalkacyo North",6.77,47.63,1,"Radio Dalsan",National,"On 23 February 2021, a Habar Gedir-Sacad sub-clan militia shot and killed a civilian from the Dir clan in Buulo Bacleey village in the Horumar section of Gaalkacyo North town (Gaalkacyo, Mudug). The killing was related to clan revenge.",1,1614633911,SOM 7721748,706,SOM33308,33308,"23 February 2021",2021,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)","Civilians (Somalia)",1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Hamar Weyne",2.0337,45.34,1,"Radio Kulmiye",National,"On 23 February 2021, an Al Shabaab militant operative wearing a suicide vest was chased by security forces. He tossed his vest towards the Hamarweyne police station in Mogadishu - Hamar Weyne district (Hamar Weyne, Banadir). The vest landed outside the station and detonated, injuring the station commander and two civilian bystanders",0,1618489522,SOM 7721858,706,SOM33304,33304,"23 February 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Baraawe,,Embareeso,1.1808,44.0479,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 23 February 2021, Al Shabaab militants attacked a government security forces (SNA) defensive base in Embareeso village (Baraawe, Lower Shabelle). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1614633911,SOM 7799228,706,SOM33307,33307,"23 February 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Jubaland Security Force",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Kismaayo,,Kismayo,-0.3603,42.5463,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 23 February 2021, Jubaland security forces on foot patrol clashed with Al Shabaab militants in the vicinity of Muse Haji village near Kismayo town (Kismaayo, Lower Juba). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1617662604,SOM 7721920,706,SOM33302,33302,"23 February 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Jamaame,,Araara,0.0263,42.6829,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 23 February 2021, government security forces (Danab) clashed with Al Shabaab militants in the vicinity of Araara village (Jamaame, Lower Juba). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1614633911,SOM 7732723,706,SOM33303,33303,"23 February 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Jabad Geele",2.123,45.2173,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 23 February 2021, Al Shabaab militants carried out a hit and run attack against a government security forces (SNA) defensive base in Jabad Geele village, in the outskirts of Ceelasha Biyaha (Afgooye, Lower Shabelle). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1615246425,SOM 7732729,706,SOM33306,33306,"23 February 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Jamaame,,Kobon,0.0356,42.7091,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 23 February 2021, government security forces (Danab) clashed with Al Shabaab militants in the vicinity of Kobon village (Jamaame, Lower Juba). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1615246425,SOM 7721740,706,SOM33296,33296,"22 February 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Ethiopia)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,"Bulo Burto",,Halgan,4.2117,45.5625,1,"Radio Dalsan",National,"On 22 February 2021, Al Shabaab militants carried out a hit and run attack against an AMISOM ENDF forward operation base in Halgan village (Bulo Burto, Hiraan). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1614633911,SOM 7721747,706,SOM33301,33301,"22 February 2021",2021,1,"Strategic developments","Looting/property destruction","Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle","Wanla Weyn",,"Yaaq Biri Weyne",2.6295,44.6977,1,"Radio Kulmiye",National,"Property destruction: On 22 February 2021, Al Shabaab militants burned down houses and wells in Yaaq Biri Weyne town (Wanla Weyn, Lower Shabelle). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1614633911,SOM 7721792,706,SOM33298,33298,"22 February 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Kenya)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Badhaadhe,,Kolbiyow,-1.1369,41.2174,1,"Somali Memo",National,"On 22 February 2021, Al Shabaab militants carried out an attack against an AMISOM KDF defensive base in Kolbiyow village (Badhaadhe, Lower Juba). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1614633911,SOM 7721854,706,SOM33297,33297,"22 February 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,Janaale,1.8,44.7,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 22 February 2021, Al Shabaab militants attacked a government security forces (SNA) troops base in Janaale village (Marka, Lower Shabelle). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1614633911,SOM 7721857,706,SOM33295,33295,"22 February 2021",2021,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Dhulbahante-Reer Hagar Sub-Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Civilians (Somalia)","Dhulbahante-Reer Hagar Sub-Clan Group (Somalia)",7,47,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Togdheer,Buuhoodle,,Buuhoodle,8.2516,46.3157,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 22 February 2021, a Dhulbahante-Reer Hagar sub-clan militia shot and injured a fellow-clansman near Riiga Faaraxbulay in the vicinity of Buuhoodle town (Buuhoodle, Togdheer). The motive of the shooting in unknown.",0,1614633911,SOM 7721878,706,SOM33293,33293,"22 February 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Awdheegle,1.9833,44.8333,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 22 February 2021, Al Shabaab militants launched an attack against government security forces (SNA) at a checkpoint in the outskirts of Awdheegle village (Afgooye, Lower Shabelle). Al Shabaab reportedly killed soldiers. Unknown fatalities coded as 3.",3,1614633911,SOM 7721896,706,SOM33294,33294,"22 February 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,"Bulo Mareer",1.6298,44.5196,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 22 February 2021, Al Shabaab militants attacked a government security forces (SNA) defensive base in Bulo Mareer village (Marka, Lower Shabelle). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1614633911,SOM 7721423,706,SOM33300,33300,"22 February 2021",2021,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) National Intelligence and Security Agency",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Xaawo-Cabdi,2.0905,45.1766,1,Calamada,National,"On 22 February 2021, Al Shabaab militants shot and killed a government spy officer (NISA) who was busy shopping in Xaawo-Cabdi village (Afgooye, Lower Shabelle).",1,1614633910,SOM 7721426,706,SOM33299,33299,"22 February 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Saabid,2.1311,45.0377,1,Calamada,National,"On 22 February 2021, Al Shabaab militants launched an attack, targeting a government security forces (SNA) defensive base, in Saabid village (Afgooye, Lower Shabelle). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1614633910,SOM 7721738,706,SOM33284,33284,"21 February 2021",2021,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)","Civilians (Somalia)",1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Hodan,,"Mogadishu - Hodan",2.0333,45.35,1,"Radio Dalsan",National,"On 21 February 2021, a remoted controlled IED by Al Shabaab militants detonated, targeting a government police forces convoy passing near Tarabaunka village neighbourhood, near National Cemetery in Mogadishu - Hodan district (Hodan, Banadir). At least two soldiers and two civilian bystanders were injured.",0,1614633911,SOM 7721746,706,SOM33287,33287,"21 February 2021",2021,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)","Civilians (Somalia); Government of Somalia (2017-)",1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Yaqshid",2.0678,45.35,1,"Radio Kulmiye",National,"On 21 February 2021, a remoted controlled IED by an unknown group detonated, targeting the Yaqshid branch chairman in his vehicle at the Xeyle-Bariise Factory neighbourhood in Mogadishu - Yaqshid district (Yaqshid, Banadir). At least three people, including one of the soldiers escorting the chairman were injured.",0,1618489617,SOM 7721789,706,SOM33291,33291,"21 February 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Kenya)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Afmadow,,Tabta,0.3046,41.4394,1,"Somali Memo",National,"On 21 February 2021, Al Shabaab militants carried out an attack against an AMISOM KDF base in Tabta village (Afmadow, Lower Juba). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1614633911,SOM 7721864,706,SOM33282,33282,"21 February 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Mogadishu - Daynile",2.0581,45.3003,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 21 February 2021, Al Shabaab militants threw a hand grenade at a government police checkpoint near Ex. Control Afgoye village neighborhood in Mogadishu - Daynile district (Daynile, Banadir). The forces reacted with gunfire after the explosion. No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1618489637,SOM 7721870,706,SOM33281,33281,"21 February 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bakool,Xudur,,Hudur,4.1237,43.8915,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 21 February 2021, Al Shabaab militants attacked a government security forces (SNA) checkpoint in Hudur village (Xudur, Bakool). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1614633911,SOM 7721882,706,SOM33286,33286,"21 February 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Wardhigley",2.0549,45.33,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 21 February 2021, suspected Al Shabaab militants threw two hand grenades at a government security forces (SNA) checkpoint at the Furayasha village neighborhood in Mogadishu - Wardhigley district (Wardhigley, Banadir). The forces reacted with gunfire after the explosion. No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1618489639,SOM 7721885,706,SOM33288,33288,"21 February 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Yaqshid",2.0678,45.35,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 21 February 2021, unidentified armed group threw a hand grenade at a police forces checkpoint near Ex. Misaanka Dhuxusha village neighborhood in Mogadishu - Yaqshid district (Yaqshid, Banadir). The forces reacted with gunfire after the explosion. No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1618489640,SOM 7721899,706,SOM33292,33292,"21 February 2021",2021,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Shelling/artillery/missile attack","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Ethiopia)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bakool,Waajid,,Waajid,3.8096,43.2463,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 21 February 2021, Al Shabaab militants fired several mortar rounds at an AMISOM ENDF base in Waajid town (Waajid, Bakool). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1614633911,SOM 7721905,706,SOM33283,33283,"21 February 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Hawl Wadaag",2.048,45.32,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 21 February 2021, Al Shabaab militants threw hand grenades at a police checkpoint near the Daalo village neighborhood in Mogadishu - Hawl Wadaag district (Hawl Wadaag, Banadir). The forces reacted with gunfire after the explosion. No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1618489645,SOM 7721909,706,SOM33285,33285,"21 February 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Karan",2.0652,45.39,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 21 February 2021, Al Shabaab militants threw a hand grenade at police soldiers on foot patrol at the Nageyle village neighborhood in Mogadishu - Karan district (Karan, Banadir). Police forces reacted with heavy gunfire. No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1618489645,SOM 7721915,706,SOM33290,33290,"21 February 2021",2021,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)","Civilians (Somalia)",1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Siinka Dheer",2.0721,45.2231,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 21 February 2021, a remote controlled IED by Al Shabaab militants detonated, targeting a police (Haram cad unit) convoy battlewagon moving from Afgoye heading to Mogadishu, near Siinka Dheer village (Afgooye, Lower Shabelle). One female bystander was killed by the blast, while one police officer was seriously injured.",1,1614633911,SOM 7721916,706,SOM33289,33289,"21 February 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Yaqshid",2.0678,45.35,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 21 February 2021, a unidentified armed group threw a hand grenade at government security forces (SNA) at Yaqshid DC office neighborhood in Mogadishu - Yaqshid district (Yaqshid, Banadir). The forces reacted with gunfire after the explosion. No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1618489646,SOM 7721739,706,SOM33275,33275,"20 February 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Daniga,2.3175,45.2863,1,"Radio Dalsan",National,"On 20 February 2021, government security forces (SNA) clashed with Al Shabaab at a checkpoint in Daniga village (Afgooye, Lower Shabelle). One senior militant was killed.",1,1614633911,SOM 7721742,706,SOM33277,33277,"20 February 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,Janaale,1.8,44.7,2,"Radio Dalsan",National,"On 20 February 2021, government security forces (SNA) clashe with militants during an operation against Al Shabaab militant checkpoints in Majabta village near Janaale village (Marka, Lower Shabelle). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1614633911,SOM 7721743,706,SOM33279,33279,"20 February 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,Mushaani,1.7774,44.6591,1,"Radio Dalsan",National,"On 20 February 2021, government security forces (SNA) clashed with Al Shabaab militants during an operation in Mushaani village (Marka, Lower Shabelle). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1614633911,SOM 7721745,706,SOM33278,33278,"20 February 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) National Intelligence and Security Agency",,1,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,11,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Bondhere",2.0456,45.34,1,"Radio Kulmiye",National,"On 20 February 2021, government security forces (NISA) shot and killed a police officer at the Daljirka Dahson monument neighbourhood in Mogadishu - Bondhere district (Bondhere, Banadir).",1,1618489663,SOM 7721788,706,SOM33272,33272,"20 February 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Afgooye,2.15,45.116,2,"Somali Memo",National,"On 20 February 2021, Al Shabaab militants carried out a hit and run attack against a government security forces (SNA) base in the vicinity of Afgooye village (Afgooye, Lower Shabelle). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1614633911,SOM 7721791,706,SOM33271,33271,"20 February 2021",2021,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Shelling/artillery/missile attack","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Kenya)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Kismaayo,,"Abdale Birole",-0.4906,42.1969,1,"Somali Memo",National,"On 20 February 2021, Al Shabaab militants fired several mortar shells, targeting an AMISOM KDF base in Abdale Birole village (Kismaayo, Lower Juba). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1614633911,SOM 7721856,706,SOM33280,33280,"20 February 2021",2021,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Xaawo-Cabdi,2.0905,45.1766,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 20 February 2021, Al Shabaab militants shot and killed a municipal police officer sitting in a coffee shop in Xaawo-Cabdi village (Afgooye, Lower Shabelle).",1,1614633911,SOM 7721902,706,SOM33276,33276,"20 February 2021",2021,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Habar Gedir-Sacad Sub-Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Civilians (Somalia)","Leelkayse Clan Group (Somalia)",7,47,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Mudug,Galdogob,,Galdogob,7.012,47.06,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 20 February 2021, a Sacad sub-clan militia of Habar Gedir clan shot and killed a man from Leelkayse clan at Higla-ceel village near Galdogob town (Galdogob, Mudug). This was the second such attack in two days.",1,1614633911,SOM 7721906,706,SOM33273,33273,"20 February 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Baraawe,,Baraawe,1.1132,44.0297,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 20 February 2021, Al Shabaab militants attacked a government security forces (SNA) checkpoint in Buulo-Colow village near Baraawe town (Baraawe, Lower Shabelle). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1614633911,SOM 7721907,706,SOM33274,33274,"20 February 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Bariirre,2.0476,44.8975,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 20 February 2021, Al Shabaab militants attacked a government security forces (SNA) base in Bariirre village (Afgooye, Lower Shabelle). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1614633911,SOM 7721737,706,SOM33260,33260,"19 February 2021",2021,1,Protests,"Excessive force against protesters","Protesters (Somalia)",,6,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)","Former Government of Somalia (2017-)",1,16,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Hodan,,"Mogadishu - Hodan",2.0333,45.35,1,"Radio Dalsan",National,"On 19 February 2021, over hundred people, led by the immediate former prime minister, staged a peaceful protest along the Makka Al-mukarama road towards the airport in Mogadishu - Hodan district (Hodan, Banadir). The government security forces fired live bullets at the protesters, injuring two people. [size=over hundred]",0,1614633911,SOM 7708732,706,SOM33262,33262,"19 February 2021",2021,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Shelling/artillery/missile attack","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Wadajir",2.0462,45.3341,1,"Shabelle Media Network",National,"On 19 February 2021, a rocket-propelled grenade fired by unidentified gunmen hit a restaurant next to the Aden Adde international airport in Mogadishu - Wadajir district (Wadajir, Banadir). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1618489740,SOM 7721887,706,SOM33268,33268,"19 February 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Puntland Maritime Police Force",,1,"Majeerteen Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,14,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bari,Bossaso,,Bosaso,11.2842,49.1816,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 19 February 2021, Puntland Maritime Police Force clashed with a Majeerteen clan militia at Lafagoroyo village near Bosaso town (Bossaso, Bari). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1614633911,SOM 7721903,706,SOM33269,33269,"19 February 2021",2021,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Habar Gedir-Sacad Sub-Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Civilians (Somalia)","Majeerteen Clan Group (Somalia); Leelkayse Clan Group (Somalia)",7,47,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Mudug,Galdogob,,Galdogob,7.012,47.06,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 19 February 2021, a Sacad sub-clan militia of Habar Gedir clan attacked two men from the Leelkase and Majeerten clans in Higla-ceel village near Galdogob town (Galdogob, Mudug). Both men were wounded.",0,1614633911,SOM 7708860,706,SOM33259,33259,"19 February 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Private Security Forces (Somalia)",,8,18,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Bondhere",2.0456,45.34,1,VOA,International,"On 19 February 2021, government security forces (SNA, Gor Gor) attacked the private security guards of two former presidents at Maida hotel near Daljirka-daahsoon junction in Mogadishu - Bondhere district (Bondhere, Banadir). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1618489762,SOM 7721419,706,SOM33270,33270,"19 February 2021",2021,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Civilians (Somalia)","Journalists (Somalia)",7,17,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Wadajir",2.0462,45.3341,1,Caasimada,National,"On 19 February 2021, government police forces (Haram cad unit) attacked a radio Bandhiga journalist and director while broadcasting live anti-government protests organized by the opposition in Mogadishu - Wadajir district (Wadajir, Banadir).",0,1618489763,SOM 7708398,706,SOM33257,33257,"19 February 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Jubaland Security Force",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Afmadow,,Afmadow,0.5172,42.071,1,Calamada,National,"On 19 February 2021, Al Shabaab militants carried out a hit and run attack against a Jubaland security force base in Afmadow town (Afmadow, Lower Shabelle). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1614037122,SOM 7708400,706,SOM33264,33264,"19 February 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Kenya)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Afmadow,,Tabta,0.3046,41.4394,1,Calamada,National,"On 19 February 2021, Al Shabaab militants carried out a hit and run attack against an AMISOM KDF forward operation base Tabta village (Afmadow, Lower Juba). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1614037122,SOM 7708402,706,SOM33258,33258,"19 February 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Jubaland Security Force",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Badhaadhe,,Hosingow,-0.1734,41.2695,1,Calamada,National,"On 19 February 2021, Al Shabaab militants carried out a hit and run attack against Jubaland security forces at a base in Hosingow village (Kismaayo, Lower Juba). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1618489766,SOM 7708403,706,SOM33261,33261,"19 February 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Hodan,,"Mogadishu - Hodan",2.0333,45.35,1,Calamada,National,"On 19 February 2021, Al Shabaab militants shot and killed a government soldier (SNA) on foot patrol in Mogadishu - Hodan district (Hodan, Banadir).",1,1614037122,SOM 7708404,706,SOM33263,33263,"19 February 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Saabid,2.1311,45.0377,1,Calamada,National,"On 19 February 2021, Al Shabaab militants launched an attack on government security forces (SNA) based in Saabid village (Afgooye, Lower Shabelle). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1614037122,SOM 7708690,706,SOM33254,33254,"18 February 2021",2021,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Uganda)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,Golweyn,1.6584,44.58,2,"Radio Dalsan",National,"On 18 February 2021, a remote controlled IED by Al Shabaab militants detonated, targeting an AMISOM UNDF convoy traveling between Danow village and Golweyn village (Marka, Lower Shabelle). Two soldiers were reportedly killed.",2,1614037122,SOM 7708696,706,SOM33255,33255,"18 February 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","General Yuusuf Siyaad Indhacadde Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,14,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Bondhere",2.0456,45.34,1,"Radio Kulmiye",National,"On 18 February 2021, General Yuusuf Siyaad Indhacade militia clashed with government security forces (SNA, Gor Gor), ahead of a planned protest against the president at Daljirka-daahsoon junction in Mogadishu - Bondhere district (Bondhere, Banadir). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1618489771,SOM 7708737,706,SOM33253,33253,"18 February 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Jubaland Security Force",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Kismaayo,,Bar-Sanguun,-0.4876,42.1839,1,"Somali Memo",National,"On 18 February 2021, Al Shabaab militants carried out a hit and run attack against a Jubaland security forces at a base in Bar-Sanguun village (Kismaayo, Lower Juba). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1614037122,SOM 7721861,706,SOM33267,33267,"18 February 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,Danow,1.7317,44.6253,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 18 February 2021, Al Shabaab militants carried out hit and run attack against a government security forces (SNA) defensive base near Danow village (Marka, Lower Shabelle). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1614633911,SOM 7721900,706,SOM33265,33265,"18 February 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Awdheegle,1.9833,44.8333,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 18 February 2021, Al Shabaab militants attacked government security forces (SNA) at a checkpoint located in the outskirts of Awdheegle village (Afgooye, Lower Shabelle). Security forces responded with gunfire. Al Shabaab reportedly killed two soldiers.",2,1614633911,SOM 7721904,706,SOM33266,33266,"18 February 2021",2021,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,"Bulo Mareer",1.6298,44.5196,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 18 February 2021, an IED by Al Shabaab militants detonated, targeting two government soldiers (SNA) riding a motorbike on the road between Golweyne and Bulo Mareer village (Marka, Lower Shabelle). One soldier was injured.",0,1614633911,SOM 7708401,706,SOM33256,33256,"18 February 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Kenya)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Afmadow,,Qoqani,0.2906,41.7128,1,Calamada,National,"On 18 February 2021, Al Shabaab militants attacked an AMISOM KDF forward operation base in Qoqani village (Afmadow, Lower Juba). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1614037122,SOM 7708689,706,SOM33252,33252,"17 February 2021",2021,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Labour Group (Somalia)",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Hawl Wadaag",2.048,45.32,1,"Radio Dalsan",National,"On 17 February 2021, Al Shabaab militants shot and killed a young boy at the Howlwadag junction in Mogadishu - Hawl Wadaag district (Hawl Wadaag, Banadir). The victim was the cameraman for the custodial corps commander.",1,1618489807,SOM 7721750,706,SOM33250,33250,"17 February 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,Janaale,1.8,44.7,2,"Radio Kulmiye",National,"On 17 February 2021, government security forces (SNA) conducted an operation against Al Shabaab militant hideouts between Qoryooley town and Janaale village (Marka, Lower Shabelle). At least 20 militants were reportedly killed, including a senior militant.",20,1614633911,SOM 7708828,706,SOM33249,33249,"17 February 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Awdheegle,1.9833,44.8333,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 17 February 2021, Al Shabaab militants launched an attack on government security forces (SNA) troops at a checkpoint in Awdheegle village (Afgooye, Lower Shabelle). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1614037122,SOM 7708861,706,SOM33251,33251,"17 February 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Mudug,Hobyo,,Jildhere,5.431,47.7799,1,VOA,International,"On 17 February 2021, Al Shabaab militants attacked a government security forces (SNA) base in Jildhere village (Hobyo, Mudug). At least eight people were killed, five militants and three soldiers.",8,1614037123,SOM 7708735,706,SOM33246,33246,"16 February 2021",2021,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)","Civilians (Somalia)",1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,"Qansax Dheere",,"Qansax Dheere",2.8712,43.0043,1,"Somali Memo",National,"On 16 February 2021, a remote controlled IED by Al Shabaab militants detonated, targeting police forces (South West Special Police Force) at a tea shop in Qansax Dheere town (Qansax Dheere, Bay). One civilian and two police officers were killed.",3,1614037122,SOM 7708740,706,SOM33239,33239,"16 February 2021",2021,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Shelling/artillery/missile attack","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Ethiopia)","Civilians (Somalia)",8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Gedo,Baardheere,,Bardera,2.3385,42.2843,1,"Somali Memo",National,"On 16 February 2021, Al Shabaab militants fired several mortar shells in and around the Bardera airstrip targeting an AMISOM ENDF troops base in Bardera town (Baardheere, Gedo). One child who was herding in the vicinity of the airfield was injured in the attack.",0,1614037122,SOM 7708805,706,SOM33242,33242,"16 February 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Ceelasha Biyaha",2.0823,45.2102,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 16 February 2021, Al Shabaab militants carried out a hit and run attack against government security forces (SNA) at a defensive base near Ceelasha Biyaha village (Afgooye, Lower Shabelle). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1614037122,SOM 7708817,706,SOM33243,33243,"16 February 2021",2021,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Police Forces of Kenya (2013-) General Service Unit",,8,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,78,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Afmadow,,Dhobley,0.4063,41.0124,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 16 February 2021, a Kenya defense forces (GSU unit) soldier, stationed along the Kenya-Somalia border, shot and killed male individual suspected to be suffering from mental illness in the vicinity of Xarxaka village near Dhobley town (Afmadow, Lower Juba).",1,1614037122,SOM 7708827,706,SOM33245,33245,"16 February 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Djibouti)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,Jalalaqsi,,Jalalaqsi,3.3834,45.5969,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 16 February 2021, Al Shabaab militants carried out a hit and run attack against an AMISOM DNDF forward operation base in Jalalaqsi town (Jalalaqsi, Hiraan). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1614037122,SOM 7708830,706,SOM33244,33244,"16 February 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Baraawe,,Embareeso,1.1808,44.0479,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 16 February 2021, Al Shabaab militants attacked government security forces (SNA) at a defensive base in Embareeso village (Baraawe, Lower Shabelle). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1614037122,SOM 7708834,706,SOM33248,33248,"16 February 2021",2021,1,"Violence against civilians","Abduction/forced disappearance","Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Women (Somalia); Labour Group (Somalia)",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Gedo,Garbahaarey,,"Tuulo Barwaaqo",3.5019,42.1547,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 16 February 2021, Al Shabaab militants abducted a woman travelling from Garbahaarey to Belet Xaawo in Tuulo Barwaaqo village (Garbahaarey, Gedo). The abducted woman was a cleaner of Buurdhuubo district offices.",0,1614037122,SOM 7708840,706,SOM33247,33247,"16 February 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Kenya)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Afmadow,,Tabta,0.3046,41.4394,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 16 February 2021, Al Shabaab militants carried out a hit and run attack against an AMISOM KDF forward operation base in Tabta village (Afmadow, Lower Juba). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1614037122,SOM 7708842,706,SOM33241,33241,"16 February 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Djibouti)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,"Bulo Burto",,"Bulo Burto",3.8519,45.5651,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 16 February 2021, Al Shabaab militants carried out a hit and run attack against an AMISOM DNDF forward operation base in Bulo Burto town (Bulo Burto, Hiraan). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1614037122,SOM 7708843,706,SOM33240,33240,"16 February 2021",2021,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Shelling/artillery/missile attack","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Kismaayo,,Bar-Sanguun,-0.4876,42.1839,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 16 February 2021, Al Shabaab militants fired at least two mortar shells, targeting a government security forces (SNA) forward operation base in Bar-Sanguun village (Kismaayo, Lower Luba). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1614037122,SOM 7708734,706,SOM33236,33236,"15 February 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Uganda)","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,Janaale,1.8,44.7,2,"Somali Memo",National,"On 15 February 2021, Al Shabaab militants attacked an AMISOM UNDF and government security forces (SNA) defensive base in Degwariri village near Janaale village (Marka, Lower Shabelle). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1614037122,SOM 7708739,706,SOM33237,33237,"15 February 2021",2021,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Shelling/artillery/missile attack","AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Uganda)",,8,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,78,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,Janaale,1.8,44.7,2,"Somali Memo",National,"On 15 February 2021, AMISOM UNDF fired at least five mortar shells at Degwariri village near Janaale village (Marka, Lower Shabelle), where they suspected Al Shabaab militants to be based. At least two civilians were killed, three others injured and several houses were destroyed by shells.",2,1614037122,SOM 7708838,706,SOM33235,33235,"15 February 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Djibouti)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,Jalalaqsi,,Jalalaqsi,3.3834,45.5969,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 15 February 2021, Al Shabaab militants carried out a hit and run attack against an AMISOM DNDF forward operation base in Jalalaqsi town (Jalalaqsi, Hiraan). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1614037122,SOM 7708399,706,SOM33238,33238,"15 February 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Wardhigley",2.0549,45.33,1,Calamada,National,"On 15 February 2021, Al Shabaab militants attacked a government security forces (SNA) defensive base in Mohamud Harbi village neighborhood in Mogadishu - Wardhigley district (Wardhigley, Banadir). Al Shabaab claimed killing at least three soldiers.",3,1618490498,SOM 7708697,706,SOM33230,33230,"14 February 2021",2021,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Civilians (Somalia)","Labour Group (Somalia)",7,17,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Afgooye,2.15,45.116,2,"Radio Kulmiye",National,"On 14 February 2021, a government police officer (Har Macad unit) opened fire on a van transporting vegetables in the vicinity of Afgooye town (Afgooye, Lower Shabelle). The driver was killed and two others injured.",1,1614037122,SOM 7708736,706,SOM33232,33232,"14 February 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Kenya)","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Jubaland Security Force",8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Badhaadhe,,Kolbiyow,-1.1369,41.2174,1,"Somali Memo",National,"On 14 February 2021, Al Shabaab militants attacked an AMISOM KDF and Jubaland security forces forward operation base in Kolbiyow village (Badhaadhe, Lower Juba). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1614037122,SOM 7708738,706,SOM33233,33233,"14 February 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Qoryooley,,Mubaarak,1.9167,44.7733,1,"Somali Memo",National,"On 14 February 2021, government security forces (SNA) clashed with Al Shabaab militants during an operation, targeting top militant leaders in Mubaarak village (Qoryooley, Lower Shabelle). Al Shabaab reportedly killed two soldiers.",2,1614037122,SOM 7708823,706,SOM33234,33234,"14 February 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Saabid,2.1311,45.0377,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 14 February 2021, Al Shabaab militants attacked a government security forces (SNA) base in Saabid village (Afgooye, Lower Shabelle). Al Shabaab reportedly killed at least one soldier.",1,1614037122,SOM 7708831,706,SOM33231,33231,"14 February 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Jubaland Security Force",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Kismaayo,,Bar-Sanguun,-0.4876,42.1839,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 14 February 2021, Jubaland security forces clashed with Al Shabaab militants in Bar-Sanguun village (Kismaayo, Lower Shabelle). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1614037122,SOM 7708686,706,SOM33228,33228,"13 February 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Karan",2.0652,45.39,1,"Radio Dalsan",National,"On 13 February 2021, unidentified gunmen attacked a government security forces (SNA) checkpoint in Cali Geedi village in Mogadishu - Karan district (Karan, Banadir). One person was killed.",1,1618490556,SOM 7708692,706,SOM33227,33227,"13 February 2021",2021,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Civilians (Somalia)","Hawiye Clan Group (Somalia)",7,17,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Hamar Jabjab",2.0276,45.33,1,"Radio Dalsan",National,"On 13 February 2021, government police forces opened fire on the vehicle of a Muddullod (Hawiye) clan elder at a checkpoint in Mogadishu - Hamar Jabjab district (Hamar Jabjab, Banadir). At least two people injured.",0,1618490556,SOM 7708699,706,SOM33225,33225,"13 February 2021",2021,2,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Ceelasha Biyaha",2.0823,45.2102,2,"Radio Kulmiye",National,"Around 13 February 2021 (as reported), four dead bodies of young men with bullet wounds were found at Shikhal graves in Ceelasha Biyaha village (Afgooye, Lower Shabelle).",4,1614037122,SOM 7708700,706,SOM33224,33224,"13 February 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,"Belet Weyne",,"Belet Weyne",4.736,45.2043,1,"Radio Kulmiye",National,"On 13 February 2021, unidentified gunmen threw a hand grenade at government security forces (SNA) at a checkpoint at Buundaweyne village in Belet Weyne town (Belet Weyne, Hiraan). The soldiers reacted with gunfire. No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1614037122,SOM 7708848,706,SOM33226,33226,"13 February 2021",2021,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Shelling/artillery/missile attack","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Ethiopia)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,"Bulo Burto",,Halgan,4.2117,45.5625,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 13 February 2021, Al Shabaab militants fired four rounds of mortar shells, targeting an AMISOM ENDF base in Halgan village (Bulo Burto, Hiraan). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1614037122,SOM 7708385,706,SOM33229,33229,"13 February 2021",2021,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Waaberi",2.0195,45.31,1,Caasimada,National,"On 13 February 2021, a vehicle-borne IED by Al Shabaab militants detonated, targeting security checkpoint of Sayidka junction in Mogadishu - Waaberi district (Waaberi, Banadir). At least four people were killed, ten others injured. Eight vehicles and nine rickshaws were also damaged by the explosion.",4,1618490606,SOM 7708824,706,SOM33223,33223,"12 February 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Siinka Dheer",2.0721,45.2231,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 12 February 2021, Al Shabaab militants carried out a hit and run attack against a government security forces (SNA) defensive base in Siinka Dheer village (Afgooye, Lower Shabelle). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1614037122,SOM 7682807,706,SOM33219,33219,"12 February 2021",2021,1,"Explosions/Remote violence",Grenade,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Hodan,,"Mogadishu - Hodan",2.0333,45.35,1,Caasimada,National,"On 12 February 2021, suspected Al Shabaab militants threw a hand grenade at police officers on foot patrol in between KPP and Baraka junction in Mogadishu - Hodan district (Hodan, Banadir). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1613419899,SOM 7683064,706,SOM33218,33218,"12 February 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Al Shabaab",,2,22,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Jamaame,,Jamaame,0.0692,42.7382,2,"Radio Kulmiye",National,"On 12 February 2021, two groups of Al Shabaab militants clashed in the vicinity of Jamaame town (Jamaame, Lower Juba). A senior militant was injured. No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1613419899,SOM 7708688,706,SOM33215,33215,"11 February 2021",2021,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Air/drone strike","Military Forces of the United States (2021-)","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",8,"Al Shabaab",,2,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Juba",Saakow,,Saakow,1.6394,42.4522,1,"Radio Dalsan",National,"On 11 February 2021, US forces in coordination with government security forces (SNA) conducted an airstrike targeting an Al Shabaab compound in Saakow town (Saakow, Middle Juba). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1614037122,SOM 7708691,706,SOM33216,33216,"11 February 2021",2021,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Air/drone strike","Military Forces of the United States (2021-)","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",8,"Al Shabaab",,2,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Juba",Saakow,,Salagle,1.81,42.2899,1,"Radio Dalsan",National,"On 11 February 2021, US forces in coordination with government security forces (SNA) conducted an airstrike targeting an Al Shabaab militants compound in Salagle village (Saakow, Middle Juba). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1614037122,SOM 7683104,706,SOM33217,33217,"11 February 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Habar Gedir-Ayr Sub-Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Habar Gedir-Saleban Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,44,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Galgaduud,Dhuusamarreeb,,Xananbuuro,5.4613,47.3107,1,"Shabelle Media Network",National,"On 11 February 2021, an Ayr sub-clan militia clashed with a Saleban clan militia, both from the Habar Gedir clan, in Xananbuuro village (Dhuusamarreeb, Galgaduud). The motive of the incident is related to land dispute between the sub clans. No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1613419899,SOM 7708826,706,SOM33222,33222,"11 February 2021",2021,1,"Explosions/Remote violence",Grenade,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Jowhar,,Jowhar,2.7797,45.5042,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 11 February 2021, a suspected Al Shabaab militant threw a hand grenade at a police station in Jowhar town (Jowhar, Middle Shabelle). The explosion injured four police officers.",0,1614037122,SOM 7918495,706,SOM33637,33637,"11 February 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Jowhar,,War-Ciise,2.8076,45.7197,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 11 February 2021, government security forces (Danab) in an operation clashed with Al Shabaab militants at a checkpoint near War-Ciise village (Jowhar, Middle Shabelle). Five militants were killed.",5,1619476353,SOM 7708685,706,SOM33211,33211,"10 February 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Government regains territory","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Jowhar,,Geyfo,2.8446,45.9335,2,"Radio Dalsan",National,"On 10 February 2021, government security forces (SNA) conducted an operation and clashed with Al Shabaab militants. The forces retook Xawaale-Dubile and Geyfo villages (Jowhar, Middle Shabelle). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1614037122,SOM 7683194,706,SOM33209,33209,"10 February 2021",2021,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Government of Somalia (2017-)",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Gedo,Baardheere,,Bardera,2.3385,42.2843,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 10 February 2021, an IED by Al Shabaab militants, targeting the house of Bardheere airstrip director, detonated in Bardera town (Baardheere, Gedo). The director currently hosts several Kenyan engineers who arrived in Bardheere to dismantle and remove valuable items from an aircraft that crashed at the airstrip a year ago. No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1613419899,SOM 7683201,706,SOM33212,33212,"10 February 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Gedo,Luuq,,Luuq,3.8,42.5446,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 10 February 2021, Al Shabaab militants launched a hit and run attack against a government security forces (SNA) checkpoint at Idaali village neighborhood in Luuq town (Luuq, Gedo). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1613419899,SOM 7683205,706,SOM33213,33213,"10 February 2021",2021,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Mogadishu - Daynile",2.0581,45.3003,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 10 February 2021, Al Shabaab militants shot and killed a government soldier (SNA off duty) on the way to his home at the Warlaliska village neighborhood in Mogadishu - Daynile district (Daynile, Banadir).",1,1618490769,SOM 7918471,706,SOM33635,33635,"10 February 2021",2021,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Jubaland Security Force",,1,"Civilians (Somalia)","Marehan Clan Group (Somalia)",7,17,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Afmadow,,Afmadow,0.5172,42.071,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 10 February 2021, a Jubaland soldier shot and killed a civilian from Marehan clan in Afmadow town (Afmadow, Lower Juba). The motive of the killing is unknown.",1,1619476353,SOM 7683208,706,SOM33210,33210,"10 February 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,"Bulo Mareer",1.6298,44.5196,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 10 February 2021, Al Shabaab militants attacked a government security forces (SNA) defensive base in Bulo Mareer village (Marka, Lower Shabelle). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1613419899,SOM 7683209,706,SOM33208,33208,"10 February 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Jubaland Security Force",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Afmadow,,Afmadow,0.5172,42.071,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 10 February 2021, Jubaland soldiers attacked Al Shabaab militants at a hideout near the outskirts of Afmadow town (Afmadow, Lower Juba). One soldier was killed.",1,1613419899,SOM 7683216,706,SOM33214,33214,"10 February 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Heliwa",2.0844,45.39,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 10 February 2021, Al Shabaab militants threw a hand grenade at government security forces (SNA) soldiers on foot patrol in Waharade village neighborhood in Mogadishu - Heliwa district (Heliwa, Banadir). The soldiers reacted with gunfire. No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1618490775,SOM 7918514,706,SOM33636,33636,"10 February 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Balcad,,"Raga Ceel",2.6557,46.0091,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 10 February 2021, Al Shabaab militants attacked government security forces (SNA) at a checkpoint in Raga Ceel village (Balcad, Middle Shabelle). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1619476354,SOM 7708687,706,SOM33206,33206,"09 February 2021",2021,1,"Strategic developments","Disrupted weapons use","Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Abdiaziz",2.0405,45.36,1,"Radio Dalsan",National,"Defusal: On 9 February 2021, government police officers defused an IED attached near Engineer Yariisow stadium in Mogadishu - Abdiaziz district (Abdiaziz, Banadir). The IED had been planted by an unidentified group. No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1618490807,SOM 7683103,706,SOM33201,33201,"09 February 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Puntland Security Force",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bari,Bossaso,,"Al Madow",11.1632,49.0395,1,"Shabelle Media Network",National,"On 9 February 2021, Puntland security forces conducted an operation against Al Shabaab militants in Al Madow (mountainous) village (Bossaso, Bari). Puntland reportedly captured several militants and destroyed their bases in the area.",0,1613419899,SOM 7683111,706,SOM33202,33202,"09 February 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Baydhaba,,Baidoa,3.1172,43.6469,2,"Somali Memo",National,"On 9 February 2021, Al Shabaab militants ambushed a police forces (SWSPF) convoy passing in the vicinity of Baidoa town (Baydhaba, Bay). Al Shabaab reportedly killing two police officers.",2,1613419899,SOM 7683113,706,SOM33207,33207,"09 February 2021",2021,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Shelling/artillery/missile attack","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Ethiopia (2018-)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bakool,Waajid,,Waajid,3.8096,43.2463,1,"Somali Memo",National,"On 9 February 2021, Al Shabaab militants fired around five rounds of mortars at the ENDF (Non-Amisom) base in Waajid town (Waajid, Bakool). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1613419899,SOM 7683196,706,SOM33204,33204,"09 February 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Ceelasha Biyaha",2.0823,45.2102,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 9 February 2021, Al Shabaab militants carried out a hit and run attack against a government security forces (SNA) defensive base in the outskirts of Ceelasha Biyaha village (Afgooye, Lower Shabelle). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1613419899,SOM 7799481,706,SOM33205,33205,"09 February 2021",2021,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Jubaland Security Force",,1,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,17,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Kismaayo,,Kismayo,-0.3603,42.5463,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 9 February 2021, a Jubaland soldier shot and killed a civilian at Olympic area in Farjano village (Kismaayo, Lower Juba). The reason behind the killing is unknown.",1,1617662605,SOM 7683054,706,SOM33203,33203,"09 February 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Habar Gedir-Ayr Sub-Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Marehan Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,44,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Galgaduud,Cabudwaaq,,Balanbale,5.689,45.9693,1,"Radio Dalsan",National,"On 9 February 2021, a Habar Gedir-Ayr sub-clan militia clashed with a Marehan clan militia at Balanbale village (Cabudwaaq, Galgaduud). Two people were killed and two others injured. The fighting is related to the recent clan conflict between the two neighboring clans.",2,1613419899,SOM 7683114,706,SOM33198,33198,"08 February 2021",2021,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Shelling/artillery/missile attack","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Burundi)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Jowhar,,Mahadaay,2.9704,45.5347,1,"Somali Memo",National,"On 8 February 2021, Al Shabaab militants fired five mortar rounds, targeting an AMISOM BNDF forward operation base in Mahadaay village (Jowhar, Middle Shabelle). One mortar landed in side the base, injuring a soldier.",0,1613419899,SOM 7683164,706,SOM33200,33200,"08 February 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Burundi)","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Cadale,,Xaaji-Cali,2.9192,46.2173,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 8 February 2021, Al Shabaab militants attacked AMISOM BNDF and government security forces (SNA) forward operation base in Xaaji-Cali village (Cadale, Middle Shabelle). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1613419899,SOM 7682912,706,SOM33199,33199,"08 February 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Balcad,,Raaxoi,2.4961,45.3616,1,Garoweonline,National,"On 8 February 2021, Al Shabaab militants attacked a government security forces (SNA) forward operation base in Raaxoi village (Balcad, Middle Shabelle). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1613419899,SOM 7683189,706,SOM33197,33197,"08 February 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Baydhaba,,Gasarta,3.1005,43.7234,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 8 February 2021, Al Shabaab militants attacked government soldiers (SNA) on the road to Buurhakaba near Gasarta village (Baydhaba, Bay). One civilian was killed and two soldiers were injured. The SNA soldiers were deployed at this location to protect local works to clear trees from the roadsides.",1,1613419899,SOM 7683202,706,SOM33195,33195,"08 February 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Burundi)","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Balcad,,"Ceel Geelow",2.5159,45.3622,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 8 February 2021, Al Shabaab militants attacked an AMISOM BNDF and government security forces (SNA) forward operation base in Ceel Geelow village (Balcad, Middle Shabelle). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1613419899,SOM 7683212,706,SOM33196,33196,"08 February 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Baraawe,,Embareeso,1.1808,44.0479,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 8 February 2021, Al Shabaab militants attacked a government security forces (SNA) defensive base in Embareeso village (Baraawe, Lower Shabelle). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1613419899,SOM 7683214,706,SOM33194,33194,"08 February 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Bariirre,2.0476,44.8975,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 8 February 2021, Al Shabaab militants attacked a government security forces (SNA) checkpoint in Bariirre village (Afgooye, Lower Shabelle). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1613419899,SOM 7683110,706,SOM33189,33189,"07 February 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Gedo,Luuq,,Luuq,3.8,42.5446,2,"Somali Memo",National,"On 7 February 2021, Al Shabaab militants carried out a hit and run attack against a government security forces (SNA) base near the bridge of Luuq town (Luuq, Gedo). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1613419899,SOM 7683112,706,SOM33193,33193,"07 February 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Saabid,2.1311,45.0377,1,"Somali Memo",National,"On 7 February 2021, Al Shabaab militants carried out hit and run attack against a government security forces (SNA) base in Saabid village (Afgooye, Lower Shabelle). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1613419899,SOM 7683118,706,SOM33187,33187,"07 February 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Ethiopia (2018-)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bakool,Xudur,,Hudur,4.1237,43.8915,1,"Somali Memo",National,"On 7 February 2021, Al Shabaab militants launched an attack against ENDF (Non-Amisom) base in Hudur town (Xudur, Bakool). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1613419899,SOM 7683174,706,SOM33181,33181,"07 February 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Afgooye,2.15,45.116,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 7 February 2021, Al Shabaab militants attacked government security forces (SNA) troop positions at the Haantadheer village near Afgooye town (Afgooye, Lower Shabelle). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1613419899,SOM 7683187,706,SOM33183,33183,"07 February 2021",2021,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,17,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Baydhaba,,Berdale,3.2144,43.198,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 7 February 2021, security guards (assumed police) for the SWS Police Commissioner shot and injured a suspicious man near the residence of the police commissioner in the Berdale village (Baydhaba, Bay).",0,1613419899,SOM 7683197,706,SOM33185,33185,"07 February 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Uganda)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Ceelasha Biyaha",2.0823,45.2102,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 7 February 2021, Al Shabaab militants attacked an AMISOM UNDF troops defensive base in Arbacow village near Ceelasha Biyaha village (Afgooye, Lower Shabelle). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1613419899,SOM 7683198,706,SOM33192,33192,"07 February 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Mukaiga,2.1517,45.0686,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 7 February 2021, Al Shabaab militants attacked a government police forces checkpoint in Mukaiga village (Afgooye, Lower Shabelle). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1613419899,SOM 7683200,706,SOM33188,33188,"07 February 2021",2021,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Police Forces of Somaliland (2010-)",,1,"Civilians (Somalia)","Taxi Drivers (Somalia); Dhulbahante-Jamac Siyaad Sub-Clan Group (Somalia)",7,17,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Sool,"Laas Caanood",,Laascaanood,8.4774,47.3597,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 7 February 2021, a policeman shot and injured a tuk-tuk driver from the Dhulbahante Jaamac-siyaad sub-clan in Laascaanood town (Laas Caanood, Sool). The motive of the shooting is unclear.",0,1613419899,SOM 7798919,706,SOM33186,33186,"07 February 2021",2021,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Government of Somalia (2017-) Jubaland Administration",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Kismaayo,,Kismayo,-0.3603,42.5463,1,"Radio Kulmiye",National,"On 7 February 2021, suspected Al Shabaab militants attached an IED to the wall of a residence of director general of the ministry of fisheries Jubaland. The IED detonated in the vicinity of Golol section of Farjano village (Kismaayo, Lower Juba). Two people were injured.",0,1617662604,SOM 7683210,706,SOM33191,33191,"07 February 2021",2021,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Wadajir",2.0462,45.3341,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 7 February 2021, Al Shabaab militants shot and killed a government soldier (SNA, Off duty) on the way to his home at the Suuqa-weyne neighborhood in Mogadishu - Wadajir district (Wadajir, Banadir).",1,1618490943,SOM 7683219,706,SOM33184,33184,"07 February 2021",2021,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Galgaduud,"Ceel Dheer",,"Ceel Dheer",3.8491,47.1803,2,VOA,International,"On 7 February 2021, a remote controlled IED by Al Shabaab militants, targeting government security forces (SNA) traveling from Guriel heading to Dhuusamarreeb, detonated in the vicinity of Ceel Dheer town (Ceel Dheer, Galgaduud). Eleven soldiers were killed, including from the Galmudug Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA).",11,1613419899,SOM 7683056,706,SOM33190,33190,"07 February 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"ASWJ: Ahlu Sunna Wal Jamaa",,3,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,"Belet Weyne",,Matabaan,5.1994,45.5252,1,"Radio Dalsan",National,"On 7 February 2021, government security forces (SNA) clashed with the Ahlu Sunna Wal Jamaa militia in Matabaan village (Belet Weyne, Hiraan). The militia took control some part of the town. No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1613419899,SOM 7683062,706,SOM33182,33182,"07 February 2021",2021,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Arabiiska,2.1338,45.14,2,"Radio Dalsan",National,"On 7 February 2021, a remote controlled IED by Al Shabaab militants detonated, targeting a government police forces (Haram cad unit) convoy from Afgooye heading to Mogadishu, in the vicinity of Arabiiska village (Afgooye, Lower Shabelle). Two police officers were killed and three others injured.",2,1613419899,SOM 7708695,706,SOM33177,33177,"06 February 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Wadajir",2.0462,45.3341,1,"Radio Kulmiye",National,"On 6 February 2021, a remote controlled IED by an unknown group detonated, targeting government security forces (SNA) traveling on an airport road at the km4 junction road neighborhood in Mogadishu - Wadajir district (Wadajir, Banadir). Government soldiers reacted with gunfire. At least one tuk-tuk driver was killed and two SNA soldiers were also injured.",1,1618490970,SOM 7807260,706,SOM33179,33179,"06 February 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) National Intelligence and Security Agency",1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Gedo,Luuq,,Shaatilow,3.9051,42.4241,2,"Radio Dalsan",National,"On 6 February 2021, Al Shabaab militants ambushed the convoy of government security forces (SNA/NISA) and the new district commissioner of Luuq on the road between Luuq and Dolow town near Shaatilow village (Luuq, Gedo). One soldier and seven Al Shabaab militants were killed.",8,1618266662,SOM 7683102,706,SOM33164,33164,"06 February 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Baydhaba,,Baidoa,3.1172,43.6469,1,"Shabelle Media Network",National,"On 6 February 2021, unidentified gunmen threw a hand grenade at the house of the former SWS police commissioner near Dr. Ayub stadium at the Horseed neighborhood in Baidoa town (Baydhaba, Bay). The security guards (Police) at the house opened fire after the explosion. One civilian succumbed to her injuries and one other was injured.",1,1613419899,SOM 7683115,706,SOM33165,33165,"06 February 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Baraawe,,Baraawe,1.1132,44.0297,2,"Somali Memo",National,"On 6 February 2021, Al Shabaab militants carried out a hit and run attack on a government security forces (SNA) convoy passing near Buur Coloow village in the vicinity of Baraawe town (Baraawe, Lower Shabelle). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1613419899,SOM 7683116,706,SOM33171,33171,"06 February 2021",2021,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Shelling/artillery/missile attack","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Ethiopia)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Gedo,Garbahaarey,,Buurdhuubo,3.1685,42.4947,1,"Somali Memo",National,"On 6 February 2021, Al Shabaab militants fired four mortar rounds at an AMISOM ENDF troops base at Buurdhuubo town (Garbahaarey, Gedo). The mortar landed outside the base. No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1613419899,SOM 7683117,706,SOM33172,33172,"06 February 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Ceelasha Biyaha",2.0823,45.2102,1,"Somali Memo",National,"On 6 February 2021, Al Shabaab militants shot and killed a government soldier (SNA) on foot patrol in Ceelasha Biyaha village (Afgooye, Lower Shabelle).",1,1613419899,SOM 7683166,706,SOM33169,33169,"06 February 2021",2021,1,Protests,"Peaceful protest","Protesters (Somalia)","Women (Somalia)",6,,,0,60,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Togdheer,Burco,,Burco,9.745,45.634,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 6 February 2021, a group of women and children took the streets for a peaceful protest seeking justice for a young girl who was killed and raped at 27 May village in Burco town (Burco, Togdheer). [size=no report]",0,1613419899,SOM 7683186,706,SOM33168,33168,"06 February 2021",2021,1,"Explosions/Remote violence",Grenade,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Baydhaba,,Berdale,3.2144,43.198,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 6 February 2021, unidentified gunmen threw a hand grenade at a local police officer in the Berdale village (Baydhaba, Bay). The police officer escaped unharmed from the explosion. No other fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1613419899,SOM 7683192,706,SOM33167,33167,"06 February 2021",2021,1,Protests,"Peaceful protest","Protesters (Somalia)",,6,,,0,60,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,"Belet Weyne",,"Belet Weyne",4.736,45.2043,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 6 February 2021, local residents staged a peaceful protest in support of the Hirshabelle administration after the government forces arrested ten persons earlier in Belet Weyne town (Belet Weyne, Hiraan). The motive of the arrest is unknown. [size=no report]",0,1613419899,SOM 7683193,706,SOM33175,33175,"06 February 2021",2021,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Civilians (Somalia)","Labour Group (Somalia)",7,17,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Jowhar,,Jowhar,2.7797,45.5042,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 6 February 2021, a police officer shot at a minibus that was transporting khaat/miraa from Jowhar airfield, killing one khaat/miraa businessman near the IDP camps in Jowhar town (Jowhar, Middle Shabelle). This is after the driver failed to stop to pay tax.",1,1613419899,SOM 7683211,706,SOM33180,33180,"06 February 2021",2021,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Dhulbahante-Jamac Siyaad Sub-Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Civilians (Somalia)","Dhulbahante-Jamac Siyaad Sub-Clan Group (Somalia)",7,47,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Sool,"Laas Caanood",,"Tuulo Samakaab",8.6948,47.0832,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 6 February 2021, Dhulbahante-Jama Siyaad sub-clan militia shot and killed another clan member in Tuulo Samakaab village (Laas Caanood, Sool). The motive of the killing is unclear.",1,1613419899,SOM 7683061,706,SOM33178,33178,"06 February 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Uganda)","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,Mushaani,1.7774,44.6591,2,"Radio Dalsan",National,"On 6 February 2021, Al-Shabab fighters attacked an AMISOM UNDF and Somali government troops position outside Mushaani village (Marka, Lower Shabelle). AMISOM UNDF forces fired several mortar rounds in suspected direction, which caused the death of two children and three injuries.",2,1613419899,SOM 7683063,706,SOM33166,33166,"06 February 2021",2021,1,Protests,"Peaceful protest","Protesters (Somalia)","Government of Somalia (2017-); Women (Somalia)",6,,,0,60,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Gedo,Baardheere,,Bardera,2.3385,42.2843,1,"Radio Kulmiye",National,"On 6 February 2021, over hundred protesters, mostly women and children, protested against Jubaland state officials in the Gedo region and in support of FGS president decision of the election in Bardera town (Baardheere, Gedo). The protest was organized by Gedo regional officials. [size=over hundred]",0,1613419899,SOM 7683065,706,SOM33170,33170,"06 February 2021",2021,1,Protests,"Peaceful protest","Protesters (Somalia)","Government of Somalia (2017-); Women (Somalia)",6,,,0,60,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Gedo,Garbahaarey,,Buurdhuubo,3.1685,42.4947,1,"Radio Kulmiye",National,"On 6 February 2021, over hundred protesters, mostly women and children, protested against Jubaland state officials in the Gedo region and in support of FGS president decision of the election in Buurdhuubo town (Garbahaarey, Gedo). The protest was organized by Gedo regional officials. [size=over hundred]",0,1613419899,SOM 7683067,706,SOM33174,33174,"06 February 2021",2021,1,Protests,"Peaceful protest","Protesters (Somalia)","Government of Somalia (2017-); Women (Somalia)",6,,,0,60,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Gedo,Garbahaarey,,Garbahaarey,3.328,42.2199,1,"Radio Kulmiye",National,"On 6 February 2021, over hundred protesters, mostly women and children, protested against Jubaland state officials in the Gedo region and in support of FGS president decision of the election in Garbahaarey town (Garbahaarey, Gedo). The protest was organized by Gedo regional officials. [size=over hundred]",0,1613419899,SOM 7683069,706,SOM33173,33173,"06 February 2021",2021,1,Protests,"Peaceful protest","Protesters (Somalia)","Government of Somalia (2017-); Women (Somalia)",6,,,0,60,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Gedo,Doolow,,Doolow,4.1642,42.0794,1,"Radio Kulmiye",National,"On 6 February 2021, over hundred protesters, mostly women and children, protested against Jubaland state officials in the Gedo region and in support of FGS president decision of the election in Doolow town (Doolow, Gedo). The protest was organized by Gedo regional officials. [size=over hundred]",0,1613419899,SOM 7683071,706,SOM33176,33176,"06 February 2021",2021,1,Protests,"Peaceful protest","Protesters (Somalia)","Government of Somalia (2017-); Women (Somalia)",6,,,0,60,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Gedo,Luuq,,Luuq,3.8,42.5446,1,"Radio Kulmiye",National,"On 6 February 2021, over hundred protesters, moslty women and children, protested against Jubaland state officials in the Gedo region and in support of FGS president decision of the election in Luuq town (Luuq, Gedo). The protest was organized by Gedo regional officials. [size=over hundred]",0,1613419899,SOM 7662158,706,SOM33146,33146,"05 February 2021",2021,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Shelling/artillery/missile attack","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Galgaduud,Dhuusamarreeb,,Dhuusamarreeb,5.5376,46.3867,1,"Radio Dalsan",National,"On 5 February 2021, Al Shabaab militants fired several rounds of mortar shell against the government security forces (SNA) INJI base in Dhuusamarreeb town (Dhuusamarreeb, Galgaduud). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1612815317,SOM 7662159,706,SOM33147,33147,"05 February 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Galgaduud,Dhuusamarreeb,,Dhuusamarreeb,5.5376,46.3867,2,"Radio Dalsan",National,"On 5 February 2021, government security forces (SNA) conducted an operation and clashed with Al Shabaab militants who fired mortars shells in the vicinity of Dhuusamarreeb town (Dhuusamarreeb, Galgaduud). At least eight militants were killed by government forces.",8,1612815317,SOM 7662167,706,SOM33149,33149,"05 February 2021",2021,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Labour Group (Somalia)",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Balcad,,"Raga Ceel",2.6557,46.0091,1,"Radio Kulmiye",National,"On 5 February 2021, Al Shabaab militants attacked truck drivers transporting good travelling near Raga Ceel village (Cadale, Middle Shabelle). At least three drivers were killed and one truck were destroyed.",3,1618491075,SOM 7683171,706,SOM33160,33160,"05 February 2021",2021,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Leelkayse Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Civilians (Somalia)","Leelkayse Clan Group (Somalia)",7,47,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Mudug,Gaalkacyo,,Garsoor,6.7662,47.4279,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 5 February 2021, a gunman from a Leelkayse clan militia shot and killed a civilian from Leelkayse clan group in Garsoor village (Gaalkacyo, Mudug). The motive of the killing is over a land dispute.",1,1613419899,SOM 7683173,706,SOM33151,33151,"05 February 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Afgooye,2.15,45.116,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 5 February 2021, Al Shabaab militants attacked government security forces (SNA) troop positions at Haantadheer village near Afgooye town (Afgooye, Lower Shabelle). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1613419899,SOM 7683175,706,SOM33153,33153,"05 February 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Almada,2.2187,45.2087,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 5 February 2021, Al Shabaab militants threw a hand grenade at a government security forces (SNA) checkpoint in Almada village (Afgooye, Lower Shabelle). The soldiers reacted with gunfire. No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1613419899,SOM 7683184,706,SOM33158,33158,"05 February 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Uganda)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Ceelasha Biyaha",2.0823,45.2102,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 5 February 2021, Al Shabaab militants attacked an AMISOM UNDF troops defensive base in Arbacow village near Ceelasha Biyaha village (Afgooye, Lower Shabelle). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1613419899,SOM 7683185,706,SOM33163,33163,"05 February 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Jamaame,,Sunguuni,0.0069,42.6503,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 5 February 2021, government security forces (SNA) on foot patrol clashed with Al Shabaab militants near Sunguuni village (Jamaame, Lower Juba). Five militants were killed and four others injured.",5,1613419899,SOM 7683188,706,SOM33157,33157,"05 February 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Baydhaba,,"Buundo Midow",3.0906,43.8845,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 5 February 2021, Al Shabaab militants attacked government security forces (SNA) soldiers on the road between Baidoa and Daynunaay near Buundo Midow village (Baydhaba, Bay). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1613419899,SOM 7683190,706,SOM33161,33161,"05 February 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Baydhaba,,Gasarta,3.1005,43.7234,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 5 February 2021, Al Shabaab militants attacked government soldiers (SNA) on the road to Buur Hakaba near Gasarta village (Baydhaba, Bay). The SNA soldiers were deployed at this location to protect local works to clear trees from the roadsides. No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1613419899,SOM 7683199,706,SOM33159,33159,"05 February 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,Danow,1.7317,44.6253,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 5 February 2021, Al Shabaab militants ambushed a government security forces (SNA) convoy which left from Marka, and was heading to Qoryooley near Danow village (Marka, Lower Shabelle). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1613419899,SOM 7682689,706,SOM33155,33155,"05 February 2021",2021,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Dhulbahante-Wacays Aden Sub-Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Civilians (Somalia)","Dhulbahante-Ali Geri Sub-Clan Group (Somalia)",7,47,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Togdheer,Buuhoodle,,Buuhoodle,8.2516,46.3157,1,"Undisclosed Source; Radio Kulmiye","Local partner-Other","On 5 February 2021, Dhulbahante-Wacays-Aden sub-clan shot and killed a man from the Dhulbahante-Ali Geri sub-clan in Balliyo-xasan neighborhood in Buuhoodle town (Buuhoodle, Togdheer). The motive of the killing is linked to the ongoing clan conflict between the two sub clans.",1,1613419898,SOM 7662210,706,SOM33148,33148,"05 February 2021",2021,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Shelling/artillery/missile attack","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,Janaale,1.8,44.7,2,"Shabelle Media Network",Subnational,"On 5 February 2021, an unidentified group fired several mortar shells in the vicinity of Janaale village (Marka, Lower Shabelle), hitting a civilian-populated area. One child was killed and three others from the same family injured.",1,1612815317,SOM 7683206,706,SOM33162,33162,"05 February 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,Golweyn,1.6584,44.58,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 5 February 2021, Al Shabaab militants launched a hit and run attack on a government security forces (SNA) troops based in Golweyn village (Marka, Lower Shabelle). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1613419899,SOM 7683213,706,SOM33154,33154,"05 February 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Bariirre,2.0476,44.8975,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 5 February 2021, Al Shabaab militants carried out a hit and run attack against a government security forces (SNA) checkpoint in Bariirre village (Afgooye, Lower Shabelle). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1613419899,SOM 7683215,706,SOM33152,33152,"05 February 2021",2021,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Shelling/artillery/missile attack","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Kenya)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Afmadow,,Afmadow,0.5172,42.071,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 5 February 2021, Al Shabaab militants fired BKM and several RPG rounds at an AMISOM KDF forward operation base in Bar-Tanta village near Afmadow town (Afmadow, Lower Juba). The RPG burned parts of the base fence. No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1613419899,SOM 7683070,706,SOM33156,33156,"05 February 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Dhulbahante-Wacays Aden Sub-Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Dhulbahante-Ali Geri Sub-Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,44,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Togdheer,Buuhoodle,,Buuhoodle,8.2516,46.3157,1,"Radio Kulmiye",National,"On 5 February 2021, Dhulbahante-Wacays-Aden sub-clan clashed with the Dhulbahante-Ali Geri sub-clan in Beebayga neighborhood in Buuhoodle town (Buuuhoodle, Togdheer). Two people were injured. The incident is linked to the ongoing clan conflict between the two sub clans.",0,1613419899,SOM 7662168,706,SOM33145,33145,"04 February 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Non-state actor overtakes territory","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Warmahan,2.3963,45.0159,1,"Radio Kulmiye",National,"On 4 February 2021, Al shabaab militants clashed with government security forces (SNA), and retook Warmahan village (Afgooye, Lower Shabelle). The militants claimed to have captured several soldiers. At least three soldiers were reportedly killed.",3,1612815317,SOM 7662170,706,SOM33144,33144,"04 February 2021",2021,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Labour Group (Somalia)",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle","Wanla Weyn",,Tabeekaha,2.493,44.9675,2,"Radio Kulmiye",National,"On 4 February 2021, Al Shabaab militants attacked truck drivers transporting charcoal near (Tabeelaha Maama-caliyow) Tabeekaha village (Wanla Weyn, Lower Shabelle). Three drivers were killed and two trucks were destroyed.",3,1612815317,SOM 7683195,706,SOM33150,33150,"04 February 2021",2021,1,"Explosions/Remote violence",Grenade,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)","Former Government of Somalia (2017-)",7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Gedo,Baardheere,,Bardera,2.3385,42.2843,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 4 February 2021, unidentified gunmen threw a hand grenade at the residence of former district commissioner of Bardheere district in Bardera town (Baardheere, Gedo). One son of the district commissioner sustained an injury from the explosion.",0,1613419899,SOM 7662264,706,SOM33142,33142,"04 February 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Baydhaba,,Gasarta,3.1005,43.7234,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 4 February 2021, Al Shabaab militants attacked government soldiers (SNA) near Gasarta village (Baydhaba, Bay). The soldiers were providing security to local laborers working on the road. No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1612815317,SOM 7662275,706,SOM33143,33143,"04 February 2021",2021,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Shelling/artillery/missile attack","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Ethiopia (2018-)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bakool,Xudur,,Hudur,4.1237,43.8915,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 4 February 2021, Al Shabaab militants fired four rounds of mortar shell against an ENDF (Non-AMISOM) base at Hudur town (Xudur, Bakool). The mortar rounds landed at empty locations. No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1612815317,SOM 7662292,706,SOM33141,33141,"04 February 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Militia (Abukar Haji Warsame Xuud)",,3,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,"Belet Weyne",,"Belet Weyne",4.736,45.2043,1,VOA,International,"On 4 February 2021, a militia loyal to Abukar Haji Warsame Xuud attacked a government security forces (SNA) checkpoint at livestock bridge in Belet Weyne town (Belet Weyne, Hiraan). One person was killed.",1,1612815317,SOM 7662207,706,SOM33133,33133,"03 February 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Balcad,,Balcad,2.39,45.3833,1,"Shabelle Media Network",National,"On 3 February 2021, Al Shabaab militants attacked a government security forces (SNA) checkpoint in Balcad town (Balcad, Middle Shabelle). Two soldiers were killed and three others went missing.",2,1612815317,SOM 7662256,706,SOM33137,33137,"03 February 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Djibouti)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,Jalalaqsi,,Jalalaqsi,3.3834,45.5969,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 3 February 2021, Al Shabaab militants carried out a hit and ran attack against an AMISOM DNDF forward operation base in Jalalaqsi town (Jalalaqsi, Hiraan). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1612815317,SOM 7662260,706,SOM33136,33136,"03 February 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Ceelasha Biyaha",2.0823,45.2102,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 3 February 2021, Al Shabaab militants carried out a hit and run attack against a government security forces (SNA) defensive base in the outskirts of Ceelasha Biyaha village (Afgooye, Lower Shabelle). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1612815317,SOM 7662265,706,SOM33134,33134,"03 February 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Jubaland Security Force",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Kismaayo,,Bar-Sanguun,-0.4876,42.1839,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 3 February 2021, Al Shabaab militants conducted an attack against a Jubaland security forces base in Bar-Sanguun village (Kismaayo, Lower Juba). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1612815317,SOM 7662271,706,SOM33135,33135,"03 February 2021",2021,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Baydhaba,,Burjeedka,3.0246,43.5948,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 3 February 2021, an IED by an unknown group detonated, targeting government soldiers (SNA) near Burjeedka village (Baydhaba, Bay). One soldier was killed in the explosion. The targeted SNA soldiers were providing security for local people clearing trees from the roadsides.",1,1612815317,SOM 7792324,706,SOM33498,33498,"03 February 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Mogadishu - Daynile",2.0581,45.3003,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 3 February 2021, Al Shabaab militants threw a hand grenade targeting government security forces (SNA) at a checkpoint in Mogadishu - Daynile district (Daynile, Banadir). The soldiers reacted with gunfire after the explosion. No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1618491187,SOM 7662280,706,SOM33140,33140,"03 February 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Habar Gedir-Saleban Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Habar Gedir-Ayr Sub-Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,44,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Galgaduud,Dhuusamarreeb,,Xananbuuro,5.4613,47.3107,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 3 February 2021, a Saleban clan militia clashed with an Ayr sub-clan militia, both from Habar Gedir clan, in Xananbuuro village (Dhuusamarreeb, Galgaduud). Two people were killed and eight others injured. The fighting was related to previous clan revenge between two neighboring clans.",2,1612815317,SOM 7662281,706,SOM33139,33139,"03 February 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Saabid,2.1311,45.0377,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 3 February 2021, Al Shabaab militants attacked a government security forces (SNA) base in Saabid village (Afgooye, Lower Shabelle). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1612815317,SOM 7662288,706,SOM33138,33138,"03 February 2021",2021,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Mogadishu - Daynile",2.0581,45.3003,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 3 February 2021, suspected Al Shabaab militants shot and killed a government soldier (SNA, off-duty), who was shopping at Tabeelaha Weydow village in Mogadishu - Daynile district (Daynile, Banadir).",1,1618491189,SOM 7662156,706,SOM33129,33129,"02 February 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)","Government of Somalia (2017-)",1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Hawl Wadaag",2.048,45.32,1,"Radio Dalsan",National,"On 2 February 2021, suspected Al Shabaab militants threw a grenade at the residence of the Dayniile district commissioner near Dhagaxtuur village neighborhood in Mogadishu - Hawl Wadaag district (Hawl Wadaag, Banadir). Soldiers reacted with gunfire. At least two people (one SNA soldier and one civilian bystander) were injured by the blast.",0,1618491209,SOM 7662160,706,SOM33124,33124,"02 February 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Galgaduud,Dhuusamarreeb,,Dhuusamarreeb,5.5376,46.3867,2,"Radio Dalsan",National,"On 2 February 2021, Al Shabaab militants and government security forces (SNA) clashed in the vicinity of Dhuusamarreeb town (Dhuusamarreeb, Galgaduud). Between 1 and 4 militants were reportedly killed.",1,1612815317,SOM 7662163,706,SOM33127,33127,"02 February 2021",2021,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Shelling/artillery/missile attack","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Burundi)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Jowhar,,Jowhar,2.7797,45.5042,1,"Radio Dalsan",National,"On 2 February 2021, Al Shabaab militants fired mortar shell targeting an AMISOM BNDF forward operation base in Jowhar town (Jowhar, Middle Shabelle). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1612815317,SOM 7662164,706,SOM33121,33121,"02 February 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Uganda)","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,"Buufow Bacaad",1.7493,44.7437,2,"Radio Dalsan",National,"On 2 February 2021, Al Shabaab militants carried out an ambush attack against AMISOM UNDF and government security forces (SNA) on foot patrol near Buufow Bacaad village (Marka, Lower Shabelle). Four UNDF soldiers and six SNA soldiers were reportedly killed.",10,1612815317,SOM 7662165,706,SOM33119,33119,"02 February 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Bariirre,2.0476,44.8975,1,"Radio Kulmiye",National,"On 2 February 2021, Al Shabaab militants launched an attack against a government security forces (SNA) base in Bariirre village (Afgooye, Lower Shabelle). Sixteen militants were reportedly killed and twenty others injured.",16,1612815317,SOM 7662166,706,SOM33125,33125,"02 February 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Doonka,2.6033,45.326,2,"Radio Kulmiye",National,"On 2 February 2021, AS militants launched an ambush attack against a government security forces (SNA) convoy passing near Doonka village (Afgooye, Lower Shabelle). The soldiers were trucks carrying charcoal, At least seven soldiers and two truck drivers were killed.",9,1612815317,SOM 7662217,706,SOM33120,33120,"02 February 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,"Bulo Mareer",1.6298,44.5196,1,"Somali Memo",National,"On 2 February 2021, Al Shabaab militants attacked a government security forces (SNA) defensive base in Bulo Mareer village (Marka, Lower Shabelle). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1612815317,SOM 7662218,706,SOM33131,33131,"02 February 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Burundi)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Cadale,,Xaaji-Cali,2.9192,46.2173,1,"Somali Memo",National,"On 2 February 2021, Al Shabaab militants attacked an AMISOM BNDF forward operation base in Xaaji-Cali village (Cadale, Middle Shabelle). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1612815317,SOM 7662252,706,SOM33122,33122,"02 February 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Militia (Ali Abdullahi Hussein)",,3,"Militia (Abukar Haji Warsame Xuud)",,3,33,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,"Belet Weyne",,"Ceel Gaal",4.8476,45.2398,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 2 February 2021, militias loyal to the president of Hirshabelle (Ali Abdullahi Hussein) clashed with a militia loyal to Abukar Haji Warsame Xuud, when they try to rob Gen Xuud store in Ceel Gaal village (Belet Weyne, Hiraan). Two militiamen and a nineteen year-old girl were seriously wounded.",0,1612815317,SOM 7918515,706,SOM33634,33634,"02 February 2021",2021,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)","Aid Workers (Somalia)",7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Waaberi",2.0195,45.31,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 2 February 2021, unidentified gunmen shot and killed one INGO staff member during complex attack on the Afrik hotel in Mogadishu - Waaberi district (Banadir).",1,1619476354,SOM 7662268,706,SOM33132,33132,"02 February 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Habar Gedir-Saleban Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Habar Gedir-Ayr Sub-Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,44,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Galgaduud,Dhuusamarreeb,,Xananbuuro,5.4613,47.3107,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 2 February 2021, a Saleban clan militia clashed with an Ayr sub-clan militia, both from Habar Gedir clan, in Xananbuuro village (Dhuusamarreeb, Galgaduud). At least three people were killed. The fighting was related to previous clan revenge between two neighboring clans.",3,1612815317,SOM 7662014,706,SOM33123,33123,"02 February 2021",2021,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Galgaduud,Dhuusamarreeb,,"Ceel Garas",5.2053,46.5137,2,Goobjoob,National,"On 2 February 2021, an IED by unidentified group detonated, targeting a government security forces (SNA) vehicle in the vicinity of Ceel Garas village (Dhuusamarreb, Galgaduud). Two soldiers were injured.",0,1612815317,SOM 7662273,706,SOM33126,33126,"02 February 2021",2021,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Marehan-Wagardhac Sub-Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Civilians (Somalia)","Habar Gedir-Saad Sub-Clan Group (Somalia)",7,47,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Mudug,Gaalkacyo,,Gacnafale,7.0411,47.7786,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 2 February 2021, armed militiamen from the Wagardhac sub-clan of Marehan shot and killed three civilians from the Saad sub-clan of Habar Gedir in Gacnafale village (Gaalkacyo, Mudug). The incident was in connection to previous clan revenge between the two clans.",3,1612815317,SOM 7662276,706,SOM33128,33128,"02 February 2021",2021,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,"Kali Caafimaad",1.8659,44.8567,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 2 February 2021, a remote controlled IED by Al Shabaab militants detonated, targeting government soldiers (SNA) traveling on a motorbike in the vicinity of Kali Caafimaad village (Marka, Lower Shabelle). Al Shabaab claimed to have killed two SNA soldiers, but this could not be corroborated by external sources.",0,1612815317,SOM 7662279,706,SOM33118,33118,"02 February 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Balcad,,Balcad,2.39,45.3833,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 2 February 2021, suspected Al Shabaab militants attacked government security forces (SNA) checkpoint in Balcad town (Balcad, Middle Shabelle). One soldier was reported killed, with no report on AS fatalities.",1,1612815317,SOM 7662286,706,SOM33130,33130,"02 February 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Ethiopia)","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bakool,Xudur,,Ted,4.4,43.9167,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 2 February 2021, Al Shabaab militants ambushed an AMISOM ENDF and government security forces (SNA) convoy near Ted village (Xudur, Bakool). The convoy was escorting commercial trucks that left Ceel Berde and destined for Hudur town. No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1612815317,SOM 7745792,706,SOM33111,33111,"01 February 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Government regains territory","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Mudug,Xarardheere,,Caad,5.0116,47.9918,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 1 February 2021, government security forces (SNA) retook control of Caad village (Xarardheere, Mudug) after a clash with Al Shabaab militants. No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1615847074,SOM 7662157,706,SOM33112,33112,"01 February 2021",2021,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Shelling/artillery/missile attack","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Galgaduud,Dhuusamarreeb,,Dhuusamarreeb,5.5376,46.3867,1,"Radio Dalsan",National,"On 1 February 2021, Al Shabaab militants fired several mortar shells targeting government forces in Dhuusamarreeb town (Dhuusamarreeb, Galgaduud), with mortars landing in different places including the Galmudug headquarter ING military base. No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1612815317,SOM 7661906,706,SOM33108,33108,"01 February 2021",2021,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Militia (Muktar Robow)",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Baydhaba,,Baidoa,3.1172,43.6469,1,Caasimada,National,"On 1 February 2021, Al Shabaab militants raided the house of a member of Muktar Robow militia at Buule Usley neighborhood in Baidoa town (Baydhaba, Bay). One person was killed and three other injured.",1,1612815317,SOM 7662209,706,SOM33110,33110,"01 February 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Military Forces of Kenya (2013-)",,8,18,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Gedo,"Belet Xaawo",,"Belet Xaawo",3.7807,41.8943,2,"Shabelle Media Network",National,"On 1 February 2021, government security forces (SNA, Gor Gor) clashed with Kenya defense forces operating at Bari border crossing near Mandera Custom of Kenya-Somali border in Belet Xaawo town (Belet Xaawo, Gedo). Three kenyan soldiers were injured and one of the victims succumbed to his injuries later at the hospital.",1,1612815317,SOM 7662253,706,SOM33109,33109,"01 February 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,"Belet Weyne",,"Belet Weyne",4.736,45.2043,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 1 February 2021, Al Shabaab militants carried out a hit and ran attack against a government security forces (SNA) checkpoint at Indhafiiq in the Bacaadaha neighborhood of Hawlwadag village in Belet Weyne town (Belet Weyne, Hiraan). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1612815317,SOM 7662259,706,SOM33116,33116,"01 February 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Wadajir",2.0462,45.3341,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 1 February 2021, Al Shabaaab militants shot and injured a government soldier (NISA intelligence soldier) at the Ex. Control Afgoye village neighborhood in Mogadishu - Wadajir district (Wadajir, Banadir).",0,1618491255,SOM 7662263,706,SOM33114,33114,"01 February 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,Janaale,1.8,44.7,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 1 February 2021, Al Shabaab militants carried out a hit and run attack against government security forces (SNA) checkpoints near Janaale village (Marka, Lower Shabelle). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1612815317,SOM 7662269,706,SOM33117,33117,"01 February 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Yaqshid",2.0678,45.35,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 1 February 2021, Al Shabaab militants threw a hand grenade at a government police forces checkpoint in Arafat village neighborhood in Mogadishu - Yaqshid district (Yaqshid, Banadir). The police reacted with gunfire. No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1618491257,SOM 7662285,706,SOM33113,33113,"01 February 2021",2021,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,Golweyn,1.6584,44.58,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 1 February 2021, an IED by unknown group detonated, hitting a civilian vehicle near Golweyn village (Marka, Lower Shabelle). Twelve people were killed, including at least seven children, while eleven others were injured.",12,1612815317,SOM 7662287,706,SOM33115,33115,"01 February 2021",2021,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Hawl Wadaag",2.048,45.32,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 1 February 2021, Al Shabaab militants shot and killed a government soldier (SNA) who was shopping at Howlwadag junction road village in Mogadishu - Hawl Wadaag district (Hawl Wadaag, Banadir).",1,1618491259,SOM 7745298,706,SOM33106,33106,"31 January 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)","Private Security Forces (Somalia)",1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Waaberi",2.0195,45.31,1,"Radio Dalsan; Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 31 January 2021, at least nine people were killed, including an INGO worker, when Al Shabaab militants attacked the Afrik hotel in Mogadishu - Waaberi district (Waaberi, Banadir), beginning with a car bomb explosion. Government security forces (SNA, NISA) and private security guards then clashed with Al Shabaab militants who had stormed hotel.",9,1618491269,SOM 7662161,706,SOM33105,33105,"31 January 2021",2021,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Ethiopia)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bakool,Xudur,,Hudur,4.1237,43.8915,2,"Radio Dalsan",National,"On 31 January 2021, a remoted controlled IED by Al Shabaab detonated, targeting an AMISOM ENDF troops convoy travelling between Ceel Barde and Hudur town (Xudur, Bakool). Al Shabaab claimed to have killed 10 ENDF soldiers, however this was not independently reported.",0,1612815317,SOM 7662171,706,SOM33104,33104,"31 January 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bakool,Xudur,,"Garas Weyne",4.2651,43.4848,1,"Radio Kulmiye",National,"On 31 January 2021, Al Shabaab militants attacked a government security forces (SNA) convoy escorting vehicles carrying goods at Garas Weyne village (Xudur, Bakool). At least fours soldiers were injured.",0,1612815317,SOM 7683191,706,SOM33101,33101,"31 January 2021",2021,1,Protests,"Peaceful protest","Protesters (Somalia)","Women (Somalia)",6,,,0,60,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Togdheer,Buuhoodle,,Buuhoodle,8.2516,46.3157,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 31 January 2021, a group of women and children took to the streets of Buuhoodle town (Buuhoodle, Togdheer) for a peaceful protest seeking for an end to recent clashes between Dhulbahante sub-clans. [size=no report]",0,1613419899,SOM 7662251,706,SOM33102,33102,"31 January 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Uganda)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Ceelasha Biyaha",2.0823,45.2102,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 31 January 2021, Al Shabaab militants attacked an AMISOM UNDF base at Arbacow village near Ceelasha Biyaha village (Afgooye, Lower Shabelle). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1612815317,SOM 7662272,706,SOM33103,33103,"31 January 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Diinsoor,,Diinsoor,2.4074,42.9766,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 31 January 2021, Al Shabaab militants carried out a hit and run attack against a police (Southwest Special Police Forces) base in Diinsoor town (Diinsoor, Bay). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1612815317,SOM 7662277,706,SOM33100,33100,"31 January 2021",2021,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Bariirre,2.0476,44.8975,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 31 January 2021, a remote controlled IED by Al Shabaab detonated, targeting government soldier travelling with motorbike on the road near Bariirre village (Afgooye, Lower Shabelle). One soldier was killed and another one was injured.",1,1612815317,SOM 7662278,706,SOM33099,33099,"31 January 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Almada,2.2187,45.2087,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 31 January 2021, Al Shabaab militants threw a hand grenade at a government security forces (SNA) base in Almada village (Afgooye, Lower Shabelle). The soldiers reacted with gunfire. No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1612815317,SOM 7662284,706,SOM33107,33107,"31 January 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Habar Gedir-Saleban Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Habar Gedir-Ayr Sub-Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,44,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Galgaduud,Dhuusamarreeb,,Xananbuuro,5.4613,47.3107,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 31 January 2021, a Saleban clan militia clashed with an Ayr sub-clan militia both, from Habar Gedir clan, in Xananbuuro village (Dhuusamarreeb, Galgaduud). Six people were killed and 12 others injured. The fighting is related to previous clan revenge between two neighboring sub-clans.",6,1612815317,SOM 7713015,706,SOM33098,33098,"31 January 2021",2021,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Air/drone strike","Military Forces of the United States (2021-)","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",8,"Al Shabaab",,2,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bakool,Xudur,,"Abaq Beeday",4.1209,44.0365,2,"Shabelle Media Network",National,"On 31 January 2021, US forces, in coordination with government security forces (SNA), conducted an airstrike targeting an Al Shabaab convoy between Garas Weyne and Abaq Beeday village (Xudur, Bakool). One militant was killed and two others injured.",1,1614039930,SOM 7662169,706,SOM33097,33097,"30 January 2021",2021,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)","Government of Somalia (2017-) Puntland State",7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Sanaag,Ceerigaabo,,Sanaag,10.5,48,1,"Radio Kulmiye",National,"On 30 January 2021, unidentified gunmen attacked the residence of the Puntland Sanaag district commissioner in Sanaag town (Ceerigaabo, Sanaag). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1612815317,SOM 7713014,706,SOM33096,33096,"30 January 2021",2021,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Air/drone strike","Military Forces of the United States (2021-)","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",8,"Al Shabaab",,2,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bakool,Xudur,,Hudur,4.1237,43.8915,2,"Shabelle Media Network",National,"On 30 January 2021, US forces, in coordination with government security forces (SNA), conducted an airstrike targeting an Al Shabaab militant base in Ma'madoow village near Hudur town (Xudur, Bakool). Two militants were reportedly killed.",2,1614039930,SOM 7585828,706,SOM33093,33093,"29 January 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Diinsoor,,Diinsoor,2.4074,42.9766,2,"Radio Kulmiye",National,"On 29 January 2021, government security forces (SNA) attacked an Al Shabaab checkpoint during an operation in the vicinity of Diinsoor town (Diinsoor, Bakool). Five militants were killed.",5,1612212414,SOM 7585818,706,SOM33091,33091,"28 January 2021",2021,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Habar Gedir-Sacad Sub-Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Civilians (Somalia)","Habar Gedir-Ayr Sub-Clan Group (Somalia)",7,47,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Galgaduud,Cadaado,,Galinsoor,6.4264,46.7055,1,"Radio Dalsan",National,"On 28 January 2021, gunmen from a Habar Gedir-Sacad sub clan militia shot and killed a man from the Habar Gedir Ayr sub clan in Galinsoor village (Cadaado, Galgaduud). The incident is related to clan revenge between the sub clans.",1,1612212414,SOM 7585895,706,SOM33092,33092,"28 January 2021",2021,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Kenya)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Afmadow,,Tabta,0.3046,41.4394,2,"Somali Memo",National,"On 28 January 2021, a remote controlled IED by Al Shabaab militants detonated, targeting AMISOM KDF troops convoys passing between Qoqani village and Tabta village (Afmadow, Lower Juba). Eight soldiers were killed in the attack.",8,1612212416,SOM 7585820,706,SOM33089,33089,"27 January 2021",2021,1,"Explosions/Remote violence",Grenade,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle","Wanla Weyn",,Muuri,2.6133,44.8888,1,"Radio Dalsan",National,"On 27 January 2021, Al Shabaab militants threw a hand grenade at a government security forces (SNA) checkpoint in Muuri village (Wanla Weyn, Lower Shabelle). At least two soldiers were killed, while two others were injured by the blast.",2,1612212414,SOM 7585826,706,SOM33087,33087,"27 January 2021",2021,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Islamic State (Somalia)",,2,"Civilians (Turkey)","Civilians (Somalia); Labour Group (Turkey)",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Hodan,,"Mogadishu - Hodan",2.0333,45.35,1,"Radio Kulmiye",National,"On 27 January 2021, a remote controlled IED by Islamic state militants detonated, targeting the vehicle of a Turkish tarmac construction company carrying two security guards along the road near khaat market, Seybiano village in Mogadishu - Hodan district (Hodan, Banadir). At least one civilian bystander was killed while two others were injured.",1,1612212414,SOM 7585829,706,SOM33090,33090,"27 January 2021",2021,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Balcad,,Raaxoi,2.4961,45.3616,1,"Radio Kulmiye",National,"On 27 January 2021, a remote controlled IED by Al Shabaab militants detonated, targeting two government security forces (SNA) convoys from Mogadishu to Jowhar at Raaxoi village (Balcad, Middle Shabelle). Ten soldiers were killed and seven others injured.",10,1612212414,SOM 7585578,706,SOM33084,33084,"27 January 2021",2021,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)","Civilians (Somalia); Diinsoor Communal Group (Somalia)",1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Diinsoor,,Diinsoor,2.4074,42.9766,1,Caasimada,National,"On 27 January 2021, a remote controlled IED by Al Shabaab militants detonated, targeting police officers at a teashop in the center of Diinsoor town (Diinsoor, Bay). Six people were injured, including two civilians, a village chairman, and three police officers.",0,1612212408,SOM 7585893,706,SOM33080,33080,"27 January 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Burundi)","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Jowhar,,"Biyo Cadde",2.9362,45.792,2,"Somali Memo",National,"On 27 January 2021, Al Shabaab militants attacked AMISOM BNDF and government security forces (SNA) bases in the vicinity of Biyo Cadde village (Jowhar, Middle Shabelle). Al Shabaab claimed that six BNDF soldiers were killed during fighting, however, this could not be corroborated.",0,1612212416,SOM 7585959,706,SOM33086,33086,"27 January 2021",2021,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Balcad,,Gololey,2.4492,45.3542,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 27 January 2021, an IED by Al Shabaab militants detonated, targeting AMISOM troops attempting to provide reinforcements to government security forces near Gololey village (Balcad, Middle Shabelle). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1612212416,SOM 7585963,706,SOM33082,33082,"27 January 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,"Buur Hakaba",,"Buur Xakaba",2.8049,44.0821,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 27 January 2021, Al Shabaab militants launched a hit and run attack against a police forces (Southwest Special Police Forces) base in Buur Xakaba town (Buur Hakab, Bay). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1612212416,SOM 7585964,706,SOM33079,33079,"27 January 2021",2021,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Baydhaba,,Aawdiinle,3.1706,43.4099,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 27 January 2021, Al Shabaab militants killed a police officer (Southwest State Special Police Forces) in the outskirts of Aawdiinle village (Baydhaba, Bay). The soldier was alone and unarmed when Al Shabaab attacked.",1,1612212416,SOM 7585968,706,SOM33085,33085,"27 January 2021",2021,1,"Violence against civilians","Abduction/forced disappearance","Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Farmers (Somalia)",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Diinsoor,,Diinsoor,2.4074,42.9766,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 27 January 2021, Al Shabaab militants abducted dozens of farmers from their farms on the outskirts of Diinsoor town (Diinsoor, Bay). The motive behind the abduction is unclear but Al Shabaab instructed the locals in the Diinsoor town to leave and relocate to areas under their control.",0,1612212416,SOM 7585972,706,SOM33088,33088,"27 January 2021",2021,1,"Explosions/Remote violence",Grenade,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Hodan,,"Mogadishu - Hodan",2.0333,45.35,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 27 January 2021, Al Shabaab militants threw a hand grenade at the residence of a government soldier (SNA) at the Zone K village in Mogadishu - Hodan district (Hodan, Banadir). At least one civilian bystander was injured.",0,1612212416,SOM 7585974,706,SOM33083,33083,"27 January 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Ceelasha Biyaha",2.0823,45.2102,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 27 January 2021, Al Shabaab militants attacked an AMISOM defensive base in Arbacow village near Ceelasha Biyaha village (Afgooye, Lower Shabelle). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1612212416,SOM 7585976,706,SOM33081,33081,"27 January 2021",2021,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Uganda)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,"Buufow Bacaad",1.7493,44.7437,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 27 January 2021, two roadside IEDs by Al Shabaab militants detonated, targeting an AMISOM UNDF convoy at Buufow Bacaad village (Marka, Lower Shabelle). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1612212416,SOM 7585827,706,SOM33077,33077,"26 January 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Baydhaba,,Saydheelow,3.3685,43.6726,1,"Radio Kulmiye",National,"On 26 January 2021, government police forces conducted an operation and clashed with Al Shabaab militants in Saydheelow village (Baydhaba, Bay). At least ten militants and one police officer were killed.",11,1612212414,SOM 7585891,706,SOM33069,33069,"26 January 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Awdheegle,1.9833,44.8333,1,"Somali Memo",National,"On 26 January 2021, Al Shabaab militants attacked a government security forces (SNA) checkpoint in Awdheegle village (Afgooye, Lower Shabelle). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1612212416,SOM 7585894,706,SOM33071,33071,"26 January 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Kismaayo,,Bar-Sanguun,-0.4876,42.1839,1,"Somali Memo",National,"On 26 January 2021, Al Shabaab militants carried out a hit and run attack against a Jubaland security forces base in Bar-Sanguun village (Kismaayo, Lower Juba). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1612212416,SOM 7585943,706,SOM33074,33074,"26 January 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Heliwa",2.0844,45.39,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 26 January 2021, a suspected Al Shabaab militants threw a hand grenade at a government security forces checkpoint at the livestock village junction road neighborhood in Mogadishu - Heliwa district (Heliwa, Banadir). The forces reacted with gunfire after the explosion. One civilian bystander was wounded in the explosion.",0,1618491568,SOM 7585945,706,SOM33072,33072,"26 January 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Kenya)","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Jubaland Security Force",8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Afmadow,,"Bilis Qooqaani",0.2837,41.7141,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 26 January 2021, Al Shabaab militants conducted a hit and run attack on an AMISOM KDF and Jubaland security forces base in Bilis Qooqaani village (Afmadow, Lower Juba). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1612212416,SOM 7585954,706,SOM33073,33073,"26 January 2021",2021,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Shelling/artillery/missile attack","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Ethiopia)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bakool,Xudur,,Hudur,4.1237,43.8915,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 26 January 2021, Al Shabaab militants fired four rounds of mortars targeting an AMISOM ENDF base in Hudur town (Xudur, Bakool). The mortar rounds landed at empty location at the edge of the town. No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1612212416,SOM 7585955,706,SOM33078,33078,"26 January 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Kenya)","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Jubaland Security Force",8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Afmadow,,Tabta,0.3046,41.4394,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 26 January 2021, Al Shabaab militants conducted a hit and run attack on a AMISOM KDF and Jubaland security forces base in Tabta village (Afmadow, Lower Juba). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1612212416,SOM 7585956,706,SOM33076,33076,"26 January 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Saabid,2.1311,45.0377,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 26 January 2021, Al Shabaab militants attacked a government security forces (SNA) checkpoint at Saabid village (Afgooye, Lower Shabelle). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1612212416,SOM 7585960,706,SOM33070,33070,"26 January 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Bariirre,2.0476,44.8975,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 26 January 2021, Al Shabaab militants launched an attack on government security forces (SNA) troops checkpoints in the outskirt of Bariirre village (Afgooye, Lower Shabelle). One soldier was reportedly killed.",1,1612212416,SOM 7585966,706,SOM33075,33075,"26 January 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,"Qansax Dheere",,"Qansax Dheere",2.8712,43.0043,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 26 January 2021, Al Shabaab militants launched a hit and run attack against a police forces (Southwest Special Police Forces) base at Qansax Dheere town (Qansax Dheere, Bay). One police officer was injured.",0,1612212416,SOM 7585815,706,SOM33067,33067,"25 January 2021",2021,1,Protests,"Peaceful protest","Protesters (Somalia)",,6,,,0,60,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Wadajir",2.0462,45.3341,1,"Radio Dalsan",National,"On 25 January 2021, local residents, including elders and women, staged a peaceful protest against the federal government intention to hold elections in 2021 in Mogadishu - Wadajir district (Wadajir, Banadir). The protesters were calling for a free and fair election. [size=no report]",0,1618491600,SOM 7585819,706,SOM33066,33066,"25 January 2021",2021,1,Protests,"Peaceful protest","Protesters (Somalia)",,6,,,0,60,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Mogadishu - Dharkenley",2.0095,45.25,1,"Radio Dalsan",National,"On 25 January 2021, local residents, including elders, women and children, staged a peaceful protest against the federal government intention to hold elections in 2021 in Mogadishu - Dharkenley district (Dharkenley, Banadir). The protesters were calling for a free and fair election. [size=no report]",0,1618491601,SOM 7585824,706,SOM33062,33062,"25 January 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Jubaland Security Force",,1,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,11,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Gedo,"Belet Xaawo",,"Belet Xaawo",3.7807,41.8943,1,"Radio Kulmiye",National,"On 25 January 2021, Jubaland security forces launched an attack against government security forces (SNA) bases in Belet Xaawo town (Belet Xaawo, Gedo). At least 20 soldiers were killed during clashes and over 100 Jubaland soldiers were captured.",20,1612212414,SOM 7585869,706,SOM33063,33063,"25 January 2021",2021,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Galgaduud,"Ceel Dheer",,"Ceel Dheer",3.8491,47.1803,1,"Shabelle Media Network",National,"On 25 January 2021, a remote controlled IED by Al Shabaab militants detonated, targeting a police forces checkpoint in Ceel Dheer town (Ceel Dheer, Galgaduud). One police officer was killed and another one injured.",1,1612212415,SOM 7585890,706,SOM33068,33068,"25 January 2021",2021,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Puntland Security Force",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bari,Bossaso,,Sugure,10.9791,49.1676,1,"Somali Memo",National,"On 25 January 2021, an IED by Al Shabaab militants detonated, targeting a Puntland security forces convoy in Sugure village (Bossaso, Bari). One soldier was killed.",1,1612212416,SOM 7585892,706,SOM33065,33065,"25 January 2021",2021,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Mogadishu - Daynile",2.0581,45.3003,1,"Somali Memo",National,"On 25 January 2021, Al Shabaab militants shot and killed an off-duty government police officer who was shopping at Tabelaha-Weydow village in Mogadishu - Daynile district (Daynile, Banadir).",1,1618491615,SOM 7585896,706,SOM33064,33064,"25 January 2021",2021,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Mogadishu - Daynile",2.0581,45.3003,1,"Somali Memo",National,"On 25 January 2021, a remote controlled IED by Al Shabaab militants detonated, targeting a government security forces (SNA) battlewagon moving from Afgooye heading to Mogadishu, at km 13 village in Mogadishu - Daynile district (Daynile, Banadir). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1618491615,SOM 7585970,706,SOM33061,33061,"25 January 2021",2021,1,"Violence against civilians","Abduction/forced disappearance","Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Gedo,Luuq,,Aboow,3.9401,42.4442,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 25 January 2021, Al Shabaab militants abducted six civilians from Aboow village (Luuq, Gedo), The abduction of the elders came after the elders failed to bring youth to join and fight for Al Shabaab, as demanded by the group. No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1612212416,SOM 7585825,706,SOM33058,33058,"24 January 2021",2021,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Labour Group (Somalia); Women (Somalia)",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Heliwa",2.0844,45.39,1,"Radio Kulmiye",National,"On 24 January 2021, Al Shabaab militants shot and killed a woman at the miraa market neighborhood in Mogadishu - Heliwa district (Heliwa, Banadir). The woman was selling miraa in the area when Al Shabaab attacked government soldiers.",1,1618491651,SOM 7585577,706,SOM33052,33052,"24 January 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Djibouti)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,Jalalaqsi,,Jalalaqsi,3.3834,45.5969,1,Caasimada,National,"On 24 January 2021, Al Shabaab militants carried out a hit and ran attack against AMISOM DNDF base in Jalalaqsi town (Jalalaqsi, Hiraan). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1612212408,SOM 7798882,706,SOM33056,33056,"24 January 2021",2021,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)","Labour Group (Somalia)",7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Kismaayo,,Kismayo,-0.3603,42.5463,1,"Radio Dalsan",National,"On 24 January 2021, unidentified gunmen shot and killed the managing director of Kismayo seaport in Kismayo town (Kismaayo, Lower Juba). The motive of the killing is unknown.",1,1617662604,SOM 7585951,706,SOM33053,33053,"24 January 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,Janaale,1.8,44.7,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 24 January 2021, Al Shabaab militants carried out a hit and run attack against government security forces (SNA) checkpoints in the Janaale village (Marka, Lower Shabelle). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1612212416,SOM 7585952,706,SOM33054,33054,"24 January 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Uganda)","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,K60,1.9243,44.9231,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 24 January 2021, Al Shabaab militants attacked AMISOM UNDF and government security forces (SNA) bases in K60 village (Marka, Lower Shabelle). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1618491668,SOM 7585953,706,SOM33060,33060,"24 January 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Mukaiga,2.1517,45.0686,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 24 January 2021, Al Shabaab militants attacked a government police forces checkpoint in Mukaiga village (Afgooye, Lower Shabelle). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1612212416,SOM 7585961,706,SOM33059,33059,"24 January 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) National Intelligence and Security Agency",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Wardhigley",2.0549,45.33,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 24 January 2021, Al Shabaab militants shot and killed two government soldiers (NISA) at the Carwo-Idko village neighborhood in Mogadishu - Wardhigley district (Wardhigley, Banadir).",2,1618491669,SOM 7585962,706,SOM33057,33057,"24 January 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Heliwa",2.0844,45.39,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 24 January 2021, Al Shabaab militants shot and killed a government soldier at the Wahara-ade village neighborhood in Mogadishu - Heliwa district (Heliwa, Banadir).",1,1618491669,SOM 7585969,706,SOM33051,33051,"24 January 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)","Habar Gedir Clan Militia (Somalia)",1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Mudug,Xarardheere,,Camaara,5.1143,47.9303,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 24 January 2021, government security forces (SNA) backed by Habar Gedir clan militia attacked an Al Shabaab base near Camaara village (Hobyo, Mudug). At least 26 people were killed and 40 others injured.",26,1618491669,SOM 7585978,706,SOM33050,33050,"24 January 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,"Bulo Burto",,"Bulo Burto",3.8519,45.5651,1,VOA,International,"On 24 January 2021, Al Shabaab militants carried out a hit and ran attack against government security forces (SNA) base in Bulo Burto town (Bulo Burto, Hiraan). One soldier was killed and one other injured.",1,1612212416,SOM 7799253,706,SOM33055,33055,"24 January 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Jubaland Security Force",,1,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Jubaland Security Force",,1,11,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Kismaayo,,Kismayo,-0.3603,42.5463,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 24 January 2021, Jubaland intelligent security agency (JISA) and Jubaland security forces (statehouse security guards) clashed at Golol junction checkpoint in Kismayo town (Kismaayo, Lower Juba). One civilian was killed during the clash.",1,1617662605,SOM 7585816,706,SOM33041,33041,"23 January 2021",2021,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Baydhaba,,Makuudo,3.0597,43.6041,2,"Radio Dalsan",National,"On 23 January 2021, Al Shabaab militants shot and killed a civilian riding a motorbike near Makuudo village (Baydhaba, Bay). The motive of the killing is unknown.",1,1612212414,SOM 7585821,706,SOM33046,33046,"23 January 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Wadajir",2.0462,45.3341,1,"Radio Dalsan",National,"On 23 January 2021, Al Shabaab militants shot and killed a municipal police officer who was collecting tax revenue at the Danwadaagaha village in Mogadishu - Wadajir district (Wadajir, Banadir).",1,1618491684,SOM 7585822,706,SOM33039,33039,"23 January 2021",2021,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Marehan Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Civilians (Somalia)","Taxi Drivers (Somalia); Unidentified Clan Group (Somalia)",7,47,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Galgaduud,Cabudwaaq,,Cabudwaaq,6.1478,46.3964,2,"Radio Dalsan",National,"On 23 January 2021, a Marehan clan militia shot and killed a taxi driver in Caliyaal village near Cabudwaaq town (Cabudwaaq, Galgaduud). The motive of the killing is related to clan revenge.",1,1612212414,SOM 7585823,706,SOM33045,33045,"23 January 2021",2021,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Former Government of Somalia (2012-2017); Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Shibis",2.0476,45.35,1,"Radio Dalsan",National,"On 23 January 2021, a remote controlled IED by Al Shabaab militants detonated, targeting the vehicle of a former member of parliament (MP) traveling along the road near Beehani Junction in Mogadishu - Shibis district (Shibis, Banadir). Five soldiers escorting the former MP were killed while three others including two former MPs were injured by the blast.",5,1618491685,SOM 7585830,706,SOM33048,33048,"23 January 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Burundi)","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Balcad,,"Raga Ceel",2.6557,46.0091,1,"Radio Kulmiye",National,"On 23 January 2021, Al Shabaab militants attacked AMISOM BNDF and government security forces (SNA) forward operation base in Raga Ceel village (Cadale, Middle Shabelle). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1618491685,SOM 7585936,706,SOM33037,33037,"23 January 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Arabiiska,2.1338,45.14,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 23 January 2021, Al Shabaab militants carried out a hit and run attack against government security forces (SNA) checkpoints in the Arabiiska village (Afgooye, Lower Shabelle), one soldier was reportedly killed.",1,1612212416,SOM 7585937,706,SOM33043,33043,"23 January 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Hodan,,"Mogadishu - Hodan",2.0333,45.35,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 23 January 2021, Al Shabaab militants shot and killed a government soldier (SNA) at Dhagaxtuur School neighborhood in Mogadishu - Hodan district (Hodan, Banadir).",1,1612212416,SOM 7585938,706,SOM33047,33047,"23 January 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-)","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Qoryooley,,Qoryooley,1.7878,44.53,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 23 January 2021, Al Shabaab militants attacked an AMISOM and government security forces checkpoint in the outskirt of Qoryooley town (Qoryooley, Lower Shabelle). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1612212416,SOM 7585946,706,SOM33038,33038,"23 January 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Baraawe,,Baraawe,1.1132,44.0297,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 23 January 2021, Al Shabaab militants attacked a government security forces (SNA) defensive base at the Barawe airstrip neighborhood in Baraawe town (Baraawe, Lower Shabelle). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1612212416,SOM 7585957,706,SOM33049,33049,"23 January 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Siinka Dheer",2.0721,45.2231,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 23 January 2021, Al Shabaab militants attacked a government security forces (SNA) defensive base in Siinka Dheer (Afgooye, Lower Shabelle). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1612212416,SOM 7585958,706,SOM33042,33042,"23 January 2021",2021,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Hawl Wadaag",2.048,45.32,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 23 January 2021, suspected Al Shabaab militants shot and killed two elders from Bacadweyne town at the Bakaro market neighborhood, near Nation Link village in Mogadishu - Hawl Wadaag district (Hawl Wadaag, Banadir).",2,1618491719,SOM 7585965,706,SOM33044,33044,"23 January 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Karan",2.0652,45.39,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 23 January 2021, suspected Al Shabaab militants shot and killed a Marine unit officer (Police) at the Sanca village in Mogadishu - Karan district (Karan, Banadir).",1,1618491721,SOM 7585971,706,SOM33040,33040,"23 January 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Uganda)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Ceelasha Biyaha",2.0823,45.2102,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 23 January 2021, Al Shabaab militants attacked an AMISOM UNDF defensive base in Arbacow village near Ceelasha Biyaha village (Afgooye, Lower Shabelle). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1612212416,SOM 7575043,706,SOM33034,33034,"22 January 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Lafoole,2.0833,45.1667,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 22 January 2021, Al Shabaab attacked government security forces (SNA) defensive base in Lafoole village (Afgooye, Lower Shabelle).",0,1611605538,SOM 7575055,706,SOM33035,33035,"22 January 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,"Qansax Dheere",,Uffurow,2.7622,42.8868,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 22 January 2021, police forces (SWSPF) conducted an operation and clashed with Al Shabaab militants in Uffurow village (Qansax Dheere, Bay).",0,1611605538,SOM 7574683,706,SOM33036,33036,"22 January 2021",2021,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)","Civilians (Somalia)",1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Mudug,Gaalkacyo,,Israac,6.77,47.43,1,Caasimada,National,"On 22 January 2021, a remote controlled IED by Al Shabaab militants targeting a government security forces vehicle on patrol detonated near hotel plaza in Israac village (Gaalkacyo, Mudug). Two people were killed (one civilian and one police) and 8 others injured (3 civilians and 5 Police).",2,1611605537,SOM 7574939,706,SOM33025,33025,"22 January 2021",2021,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,Marka,1.7131,44.7639,1,"Radio Dalsan",National,"On 22 January 2021, an IED by Al Shabaab militants detonated, targeting government security forces (SNA) soldiers in a teashop in Marka town (Marka, Lower Shabelle). At least three soldiers were injured.",0,1611605538,SOM 7574943,706,SOM33024,33024,"22 January 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Jubaland Security Force",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Kismaayo,,"Abdale Birole",-0.4906,42.1969,2,"Radio Kulmiye",National,"On 22 January 2021, Al Shabaab militants ambushed a Jubaland security forces convoy passing between Yaaq-Biimo village and Abdale Birole village (Kismaayo, Lower Juba). Two soldiers and four militants were killed.",6,1611605538,SOM 7575041,706,SOM33028,33028,"21 January 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Kismaayo,,Bar-Sanguun,-0.4876,42.1839,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 21 January 2021, Al Shabaab militants carried out a hit and run attack against a government security forces (SNA) defensive base in Bar-Sanguun village (Kismaayo, Lower Juba).",0,1611605538,SOM 7575045,706,SOM33031,33031,"21 January 2021",2021,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Ethiopia)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bakool,"Ceel Barde",,Maarey,4.5833,43.7833,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 21 January 2021, an IED by Al Shabaab militants detonated, targeting AMISOM ENDF troops convoy passing near Maarey village (Ceel Barde, Bakool). One soldier was killed and four others injured, The ENDF soldiers were trying to dismantle the IED before it detonated.",1,1611605538,SOM 7575059,706,SOM33027,33027,"21 January 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) National Intelligence and Security Agency",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Hawl Wadaag",2.048,45.32,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 21 January 2021, Al Shabaab militants shot and killed a government soldier (NISA) at Bakaro Market neighborhood in Mogadishu - Hawl Wadaag district (Hawl Wadaag, Banadir).",1,1618491792,SOM 7579686,706,SOM33029,33029,"21 January 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Uganda)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Ceelasha Biyaha",2.0823,45.2102,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 21 January 2021, Al Shabaab militants attacked an AMISOM UNDF defensive base at Arbacow settlement near Ceelasha Biyaha village (Afgooye, Lower Shabelle)",0,1611613361,SOM 7579560,706,SOM33033,33033,"21 January 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Jowhar,,Jowhar,2.7797,45.5042,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 21 January 2021, Al Shabaab militants clashed with a police officer on patrol near the market area in Jowhar town (Jowhar, Middle Shabelle).",0,1611613361,SOM 7574972,706,SOM33021,33021,"21 January 2021",2021,1,Protests,"Peaceful protest","Protesters (Somalia)",,6,,,0,60,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Hodan,,"Mogadishu - Hodan",2.0333,45.35,1,"Shabelle Media Network",National,"On 21 January 2021, over 100 people demonstrated and blocked the main roads, demanding justice for the district commissioner of Hodan district who was killed in Hawl Wadaag district by police officers during a shootout, the demonstrators blame the federal government for the killing of the commissioner in Mogadishu - Hodan district (Hodan, Banadir). [size=over 100]",0,1611605538,SOM 7574980,706,SOM33022,33022,"21 January 2021",2021,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Hodan,,"Mogadishu - Hodan",2.0333,45.35,1,"Somali Memo",National,"On 21 January 2021, Al Shabaab militants shot and killed a traditional elder in the vicinity of Bakara market in Mogadishu - Hodan district (Hodan, Banadir). The elder participated the 2016 elections of the MPs.",1,1611605538,SOM 7574982,706,SOM33020,33020,"21 January 2021",2021,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Ethiopia)","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bakool,"Ceel Barde",,"Ceel Barde",4.8282,43.6599,1,"Somali Memo",National,"On 21 January 2021, a remote controlled IED by Al Shabaab militants detonated, targeting an AMISOM ENDF and government security forces (SNA) convoy passing between Hudur town and Ceel Barde town (Ceel Barde, Bakool). Five soldiers were reportedly killed, three ENDF soldiers and two SNA soldiers.",5,1611605538,SOM 7574983,706,SOM33023,33023,"21 January 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Balcad,,Qalimow,2.5878,45.3695,2,"Somali Memo",National,"On 21 January 2021, Al Shabaab militants ambushed government security forces (SNA) soldiers travelling on a motorcycle between Gubadleey and Qalimow village (Balcad, Middle Shabelle). One soldier was killed.",1,1611605538,SOM 7575035,706,SOM33026,33026,"21 January 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Ethiopia)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Baydhaba,,Aawdiinle,3.1706,43.4099,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 21 January 2021, Al Shabaab militants carried out a hit and run attack against an AMISOM ENDF base in Aawdiinle village (Baydhaba, Bay). One civilian was injured.",0,1611605538,SOM 7575036,706,SOM33032,33032,"21 January 2021",2021,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,"Buufow Bacaad",1.7493,44.7437,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 21 January 2021, a remote controlled IED by Al Shabaab militants detonated, targeting an AMISOM convoy traveling from No 60 village to Buufow Bacaad village (Marka, Lower Shabelle).",0,1611605538,SOM 7575039,706,SOM33030,33030,"21 January 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Siinka Dheer",2.0721,45.2231,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 21 January 2021, Al Shabaab militants attacked a government security forces (SNA) base in Siinka Dheer village (Afgooye, Lower Shabelle).",0,1611605538,SOM 7575058,706,SOM33013,33013,"20 January 2021",2021,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Dhulbahante Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Civilians (Somalia)","Habar Jeclo-Soolomadaw Sub-Clan Group (Somalia)",7,47,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Togdheer,Buuhoodle,,Buuhoodle,8.2516,46.3157,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 20 January 2021, a Dhulbahante clan militia shot and killed a man from Habarjeclo-Soolomadaw sub-clan in Dandan village near Buuhoodle town (Buuhoodle, Togdheer). The motive of the killing is unknown.",1,1611605538,SOM 7574938,706,SOM33017,33017,"20 January 2021",2021,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Gedo,Luuq,,Luuq,3.8,42.5446,2,"Radio Dalsan",National,"On 20 January 2021, a remote controlled IED by Al Shabaab militants detonated, targeting the government security forces (SNA) commander's vehicle near Ablow village on the road between Luuq and Dolow, near Luuq town (Luuq, Gedo). At least eleven soldiers were injured in the ambush.",0,1611605538,SOM 7574942,706,SOM33018,33018,"20 January 2021",2021,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Civilians (Somalia)","Government of Somalia (2017-)",7,17,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Hawl Wadaag",2.048,45.32,1,"Radio Dalsan",National,"On 20 January 2021, government policemen ambushed the district commissioner of Hodan district passing at Jed Marianka vicinity near Aden-Adde junction road in Mogadishu - Hawl Wadaag district (Hawl Wadaag, Banadir). The commissioner was killed and two others injured. The deceased had returned to the country yesterday from Turkey where he had been receiving medical treatment after his injury from a bomb blast last year on 12 Nov 2020 in Mogadishu.",1,1618491922,SOM 7574944,706,SOM33019,33019,"20 January 2021",2021,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Government of Somalia (2017-)",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Yaqshid",2.0678,45.35,1,"Radio Kulmiye",National,"On 20 January 2021, a roadside IED by Al Shabaab militants detonated, targeting the vehicle of the Yaqshid deputy commissioner at the Towfiiq Junction road neighborhood in Mogadishu - Yaqshid district (Yaqshid, Banadir). At least three civilian bystanders were injured by the blast. The deputy Commissioner survived the attack.",0,1618491923,SOM 7574981,706,SOM33014,33014,"20 January 2021",2021,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Shelling/artillery/missile attack","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Ethiopia)","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Gedo,Garbahaarey,,Buurdhuubo,3.1685,42.4947,1,"Somali Memo",National,"On 20 January 2021, Al Shabaab militants fired several mortar rounds at an AMISOM ENDF and government security forces (SNA) base in Buurdhuubo town (Garbahaarey, Gedo). Al Shabaab claimed to have killed two ENDF soldiers, although conflicting reports suggest no fatalities.",0,1611605538,SOM 7575032,706,SOM33015,33015,"20 January 2021",2021,1,Protests,"Peaceful protest","Protesters (Somalia)",,6,,,0,60,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Mudug,Gaalkacyo,,Gaalkacyo,6.7697,47.4308,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 20 January 2021, over 100 people staged a peaceful demonstration against the Somali federal government (SFG) on the main roads of Gaalkacyo town (Gaalkacyo, Mudug). They are requesting SFG to bring back the remains of their children after they had unconfirmed information that their sons were sent to Eritrea for military training and were killed during the fighting in Tigray (Ethiopia). [size=over 100]",0,1611605538,SOM 7575038,706,SOM33016,33016,"20 January 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,Golweyn,1.6584,44.58,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 20 January 2021, Al Shabaab militants launched an attack on a government security forces (SNA) checkpoint in the outskirts of Golweyn village (Marka, Lower Shabelle). One soldier was reportedly killed.",1,1611605538,SOM 7575042,706,SOM33006,33006,"19 January 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Jubaland Security Force",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Gedo,"Belet Xaawo",,"Belet Xaawo",3.7807,41.8943,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 19 January 2021, Al Shabaab militants ambushed a Jubaland security forces convoy near Belet Xaawo town (Belet Xaawo, Gedo). The militants killed four Jubaland soldiers.",4,1611605538,SOM 7575057,706,SOM33012,33012,"19 January 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Ethiopia)","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bakool,Xudur,,Ted,4.4,43.9167,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 19 January 2021, Al Shabaab militants carried out an attack against AMISOM ENDF troops and government security forces (SNA) convoy outside Ted village (Xudur, Bakool). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1611605538,SOM 7575062,706,SOM33010,33010,"19 January 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Heliwa",2.0844,45.39,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 19 January 2021, Al Shabaab militants carried out a hit and run attack on a government security forces (SNA) checkpoint base in the Biya-degeenka village neighborhood in Mogadishu - Heliwa district (Heliwa, Banadir). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1618491962,SOM 7575070,706,SOM33009,33009,"19 January 2021",2021,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)","Civilians (Somalia); Government of Somalia (2017-)",1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Mogadishu - Daynile",2.0581,45.3003,1,VOA,International,"On 19 January 2021, an IED by Al Shabaab militants detonated, targeting a government security forces convoy travelling near an ice plant along the 30 Road at Garas-baley village in Mogadishu - Daynile district (Daynile, Banadir). Four people were killed, including the deputy youth commissioner. Four civilians were also injured.",4,1618491966,SOM 7574941,706,SOM33005,33005,"19 January 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Mudug,Gaalkacyo,,Bacaadweyn,7.1908,47.5323,2,"Radio Dalsan",National,"On 19 January 2021, Al Shabaab militants clashed with government security forces (Bancroft/Danab) in an operation between Shabeellow and Bacaadweyn village (Gaalkacyo, Mudug). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1611605538,SOM 7709384,706,SOM33008,33008,"19 January 2021",2021,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Air/drone strike","Military Forces of the United States (2017-2021)",,8,"Al Shabaab","Civilians (Somalia); Habar Gedir Clan Group (Somalia)",2,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Jamaame,,Jamaame,0.0692,42.7382,2,"AFRICOM; Radio Kulmiye",National-Regional,"On 19 January 2021, US forces in coordination with the government security forces (SNA) carried out an airstrike, targeting an Al Shabaab militants base, in the Deb Scinnele village near Jamaame town (Jamaame, Lower Juba). The strike killed two militants. A clan elder from the habargidir clan was also killed during airstrikes near his farm, in the vicinity of Jamaame town (Jamaame, Lower Juba).",3,1614039921,SOM 7575029,706,SOM33007,33007,"19 January 2021",2021,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-)","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,Danow,1.7317,44.6253,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 19 January 2021, two IEDs by Al Shabaab militants detonated, targeting an AMISOM/government security forces (SNA) convoy moving from Shalambood to Danow, as it passed near Danow village (Marka, Lower Shabelle). A number of AMISOM and SNA soldiers were reportedly killed. Fatalities coded as 3.",3,1611605538,SOM 7575031,706,SOM33004,33004,"19 January 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Awdheegle,1.9833,44.8333,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 19 January 2021, Al Shabaab militants launched an attack on a government security forces (SNA) checkpoint on the outskirts of Awdheegle village (Afgooye, Lower Shabelle), reportedly killing one soldier.",1,1611605538,SOM 7575037,706,SOM33011,33011,"19 January 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Yaqshid",2.0678,45.35,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 19 January 2021, Al Shabaab militants threw a hand grenade at a government security forces (SNA) checkpoint near Misaanka Dhuhusha village neighborhood in Mogadishu - Yaqshid district (Yaqshid, Banadir). The soldiers manning the checkpoint reacted with gunfire. No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1618492015,SOM 7575040,706,SOM33002,33002,"18 January 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Karan",2.0652,45.39,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 18 January 2021, Al Shabaab militants carried out a hit and run attack, targeting a government security forces (SNA) checkpoint in the Buulo-Maaxay village neighborhood in Mogadishu - Karan district (Karan, Banadir). Al Shabaab claimed to have killed two soldiers, although this was not independently reported.",0,1618492016,SOM 7575046,706,SOM32995,32995,"18 January 2021",2021,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Shelling/artillery/missile attack","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Ethiopia)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Baydhaba,,Aawdiinle,3.1706,43.4099,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 18 January 2021, Al Shabaab militants fired five rounds of mortar shells targeting an AMISOM ENDF base in Aawdiinle village (Baydhaba, Bay). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1611605538,SOM 7575048,706,SOM32997,32997,"18 January 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Dhulbahante-Ali Geri Sub-Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Dhulbahante-Wacays Aden Sub-Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,44,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Togdheer,Buuhoodle,,Buuhoodle,8.2516,46.3157,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 18 January 2021, militias from the Dhulbahante sub-clans of Ali-Gali and Wacays Aden clashed at Balayo-Hassan village, near Buuhoodle town (Buuhoodle, Togdheer). The motive of the clash is related to an act of revenge in Buuhoodle surrounding areas on co-settlement between the two clans. No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1611605538,SOM 7575050,706,SOM32999,32999,"18 January 2021",2021,1,Protests,"Peaceful protest","Protesters (Somalia)",,6,,,0,60,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Mudug,Gaalkacyo,,Gaalkacyo,6.7697,47.4308,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 18 January 2021, over 200 people staged a peaceful demonstration against the Somali federal government (SFG) around the city center in Gaalkacyo town (Gaalkacyo, Mudug). They are requesting SFG to bring the remains of their children who were killed after they had unconfirmed information that their sons were sent to Eritrea for military training and were killed during the fighting in Tigray (Ethiopia). [size=over 200]",0,1611605538,SOM 7575060,706,SOM32996,32996,"18 January 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Uganda)","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Baraawe,,Baraawe,1.1132,44.0297,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 18 January 2021, Al Shabaab militants attacked an AMISOM UNDF and government security forces (SNA) defensive base located at the Barawe airstrip neighborhood in Baraawe town (Baraawe, Lower Shabelle). The militants claimed to have killed three AMISOM soldiers, although this was not independently reported.",0,1611605538,SOM 7579687,706,SOM32998,32998,"18 January 2021",2021,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Ceelasha Biyaha",2.0823,45.2102,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 18 January 2021, suspected Al Shabaab militants shot and killed a traditional elder in the vicinity of Ceelasha Biyaha village (Afgooye, Lower Shabelle). The elder participated in the 2016 elections of the MPs in Southwest state.",1,1611613361,SOM 7710303,706,SOM33003,33003,"18 January 2021",2021,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Air/drone strike","Military Forces of the United States (2017-2021)","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",8,"Al Shabaab",,2,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bakool,Tayeeglow,,Tayeeglow,4.0182,44.5127,2,AFRICOM,Regional,"On 18 January 2021, US forces in coordination with the government security forces (SNA) carried out an airstrike, targeting an Al Shabaab militants compound, in the vicinity of Tayeeglow town (Tayeeglow, Bakool). The strike destroyed one compound. No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1614039923,SOM 7797697,706,SOM33000,33000,"18 January 2021",2021,1,"Explosions/Remote violence",Grenade,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Kismaayo,,Kismayo,-0.3603,42.5463,1,Caasimada,National,"On 18 January 2021, unidentified gunmen threw a hand grenade into a teashop in Kismayo town (Kismaayo, Lower Juba). Five civilians were injured in the explosion, including a child.",0,1617662601,SOM 7575028,706,SOM33001,33001,"18 January 2021",2021,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Hawadle Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Civilians (Somalia)","Habar Gedir-Ayr Sub-Clan Group (Somalia)",7,47,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,"Belet Weyne",,Matabaan,5.1994,45.5252,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 18 January 2021,a Hawadle clan militia shot and killed a civilian man hailing from the Habar Gedir -Ayr sub-clan in the outskirts of Matabaan town (Belet Weyne, Hiraan). The motive of the attack was clan revenge.",1,1611605538,SOM 7575053,706,SOM32991,32991,"17 January 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Jubaland Security Force",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Badhaadhe,,Kolbiyow,-1.1369,41.2174,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 17 January 2021, Al Shabaab militants carried out a hit and run attack against a Jubaland security forces defensive base in Kolbiyow village (Badhaadhe, Lower Juba). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1611605538,SOM 7575071,706,SOM32993,32993,"17 January 2021",2021,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)","Civilians (Somalia); Government of Somalia (2017-)",1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Tixsiile,2.25,45.0833,2,VOA,International,"On 17 January 2021, a remote controlled IED by Al Shabaab militants detonated, targeting a convoy accompanying the lower Shabelle region governor and government security forces (Bancroft/Danab) unit commander from Afgoye heading to Balidogle airport in the vicinity of Tixsiile village (Afgooye, Lower Shabelle). At least five soldiers were killed. AS claimed to have killed one foreign trainer (US).",5,1611605538,SOM 7574682,706,SOM32989,32989,"17 January 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Balcad,,Balcad,2.39,45.3833,2,Caasimada,National,"On 17 January 2021, government security forces (SNA) conducted an operation against an Al Shabaab checkpoint in the vicinity of Balcad town (Balcad, Lower Shabelle). Three militants were killed, including a senior militant.",3,1611605537,SOM 7574940,706,SOM32992,32992,"17 January 2021",2021,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Habar Gedir-Ayr Sub-Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Civilians (Somalia)","Labour Group (Somalia); Hawadle Clan Militia (Somalia)",7,47,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,"Belet Weyne",,Matabaan,5.1994,45.5252,2,"Radio Dalsan",National,"On 17 January 2021, a Habar Gedir-Ayr Sub-Clan militia shot and killed a driver from the Hawadle clan carrying goods from Berbera to Belet Weyne near Riiga Ceel-habreed, in the vicinity of Matabaan town (Belet Weyne, Hiraan).",1,1611605538,SOM 7574697,706,SOM32994,32994,"17 January 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle","Wanla Weyn",,"Wanla Weyne",2.6195,44.8936,1,Calamada,National,"On 17 January 2021, Al Shabaab militants threw a hand grenade at a government security forces (SNA) checkpoint in Wanla Weyne town (Wanla Weyn, Lower Shabelle). SNA soldiers reacted with heavy gunfire. Al Shabaab claimed to have killed four soldiers, although this has not been independently reported.",0,1611605537,SOM 7574699,706,SOM32990,32990,"17 January 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Jubaland Security Force",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Kismaayo,,Bar-Sanguun,-0.4876,42.1839,1,Calamada,National,"On 17 January 2021, Al Shabaab militants attacked a Jubaland security forces checkpoint in Bar-Sanguun village (Kismaayo, Lower Juba). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1611605537,SOM 7574970,706,SOM32988,32988,"17 January 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Jamaame,,Araara,0.0263,42.6829,2,"Shabelle Media Network",National,"On 17 January 2021, government security forces (Bancroft/ Danab) clashed with Al Shabaab militants, during an operation between Koban and Araara village (Jamaame, Lower Juba). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1611605538,SOM 7574971,706,SOM32987,32987,"17 January 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Kenya)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Kismaayo,,"Abdale Birole",-0.4906,42.1969,1,"Shabelle Media Network",National,"On 17 January 2021, Al Shabaab militants carried out a hit and run attack against an AMISOM KDF forward operation base in Abdale Birole village (Kismaayo, Lower Juba). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1611605538,SOM 7575044,706,SOM32980,32980,"16 January 2021",2021,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Uganda)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,"Buufow Bacaad",1.7493,44.7437,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 16 January 2021, an IED by Al Shabaab militants detonated, targeting AMISOM UNDF soldiers on foot patrol near Buufow Bacaad village (Marka, Lower Shabelle). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1611605538,SOM 7575047,706,SOM32983,32983,"16 January 2021",2021,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Jamaame,,Kamsuuma,0.2494,42.7751,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 16 January 2021, Al Shabaab publicly cut off the right hand of a man as punishment for theft, after stealing money from a businessman in Kamsuuma village (Jamaame, Lower Juba). The sentence was declared by an AS sharia court.",0,1611605538,SOM 7575051,706,SOM32985,32985,"16 January 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Uganda)","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,Marka,1.7131,44.7639,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 16 January 2021, Al shabaab militants attacked an AMISOM UNDF and government security forces position in Dal-biyaano village, on the outskirts of Marka town (Marka, Lower Shabelle). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1611605538,SOM 7575054,706,SOM32981,32981,"16 January 2021",2021,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Majeerteen-Omar Mahmud Sub-Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Civilians (Somalia)","Majeerteen-Bicidyahan Sub-Clan Group (Somalia)",7,47,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Mudug,Gaalkacyo,,"Gaalkacyo North",6.77,47.63,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 16 January 2021, gunmen from a Majeerteen-Omar Mahmud sub-clan militia shot and wounded two men from the Reer Biciidyahan sub-clan at Barwaqo Market area in Gaalkacyo North town (Gaalkacyo, Mudug). The cause of the incident is believed to be clan revenge.",0,1611605538,SOM 7574945,706,SOM32986,32986,"16 January 2021",2021,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Government of Somalia (2017-)",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Hamar Jabjab",2.0276,45.33,1,"Radio Kulmiye",National,"On 16 January 2021, a remote controlled IED by Al Shabaab militants detonated, targeting a Toyota armor vehicle carrying the agriculture minister, passing at El-Gaabta junction near villa Somalia checkpoint in Mogadishu - Hamar Jabjab district (Hamar Jabjab, Banadir). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1618492139,SOM 7574696,706,SOM32982,32982,"16 January 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Kenya)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Badhaadhe,,Hosingow,-0.1734,41.2695,1,Calamada,National,"On 16 January 2021, Al Shabaab militants launched a hit and run attack against an AMISOM KDF troops forward operation base in Hosingow village (Kismaayo, Lower Juba). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1618492141,SOM 7574698,706,SOM32984,32984,"16 January 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Kenya)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Badhaadhe,,Kolbiyow,-1.1369,41.2174,1,Calamada,National,"On 16 January 2021, Al Shabaab militants carried out a hit and run attack against an AMISOM KDF base in Kolbiyow village (Badhaadhe, Lower Juba), reportedly killing two KDF soldiers.",2,1611605537,SOM 7745670,706,SOM32976,32976,"15 January 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Galgaduud,Dhuusamarreeb,,"Ceel Dheer",5.3687,46.1803,1,"Radio Dalsan",National,"On 15 January 2021, Al Shabaab militants launched an attack against a government security forces (SNA) base in Ceel Dheer town (Dhuusamarreeb, Galgaduud). Al Shabaab militants retook control of the town and killed two soldiers.",2,1615847073,SOM 7499693,706,SOM32977,32977,"15 January 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Macawiisley Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,24,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,"Buur Hakaba",,Leego,2.7144,44.509,2,"Radio Kulmiye",National,"On 15 January 2021, Al Shabaab militants attacked a Macawiisley clan militia checkpoint in the vicinity of Leego village (Buur Hakaba, Bay). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1611010519,SOM 7575034,706,SOM32979,32979,"15 January 2021",2021,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Lafoole,2.0833,45.1667,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 15 January 2021, an IED by Al Shabaab militants detonated, targeting a Somali police forces (Har macad) convoy while moving between Hawo Abdi and Lafoole village (Afgooye, Lower Shabelle). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1611605538,SOM 7575056,706,SOM32978,32978,"14 January 2021",2021,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Dhulbahante-Ali Geri Sub-Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Civilians (Somalia)","Dhulbahante-Wacays Ali Sub-Clan Group (Somalia)",7,47,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Togdheer,Buuhoodle,,Buuhoodle,8.2516,46.3157,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 14 January 2021, gunmen from the Dhulbahante-Ali-Geri sub-clan shot and killed a man from the Dhulbahante-Wacays-Adan sub-clan in Buuhodle town (Buuhoodle, Togdheer). The motive of the incident is related to revenge between the sub clans.",1,1611605538,SOM 7499689,706,SOM32972,32972,"14 January 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,"Belet Weyne",,Bacda,4.9793,45.5475,1,"Radio Dalsan",National,"On 14 January 2021, Al Shabaab militants carried out a hit and run attack against government security forces (SNA) checkpoint in Bacda village (Belet Weyne, Hiraan). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1611010519,SOM 7499733,706,SOM32974,32974,"14 January 2021",2021,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Shelling/artillery/missile attack","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Kenya)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Badhaadhe,,Hosingow,-0.1734,41.2695,1,"Somali Memo",National,"On 14 January 2021, Al Shabaab militants fired several mortar shells at an AMISOM KDF troops forward operation base in Hosingow village (Kismaayo, Lower Juba). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1618492236,SOM 7499734,706,SOM32973,32973,"14 January 2021",2021,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Shelling/artillery/missile attack","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Uganda)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Baraawe,,Baraawe,1.1132,44.0297,1,"Somali Memo",National,"On 14 January 2021, Al Shabaab militants fired several mortar shells at an AMISOM UNDF troops forward operation base at the airport of Baraawe town (Baraawe, Lower Shabelle). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1611010519,SOM 7499737,706,SOM32975,32975,"14 January 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Kenya)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Badhaadhe,,Kolbiyow,-1.1369,41.2174,1,"Somali Memo",National,"On 14 January 2021, Al Shabaab militants carried out a hit and run attack against an AMISOM KDF base in Kolbiyow village (Badhaadhe, Lower Juba). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1611010519,SOM 7499820,706,SOM32967,32967,"13 January 2021",2021,1,"Strategic developments","Disrupted weapons use","Al Shabaab",,2,,,0,20,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Juba",Jilib,,Jilib,0.4833,42.7666,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","Detonation: On 13 January 2021, a VBIED prematurely detonated while being prepared by Al Shabaab militants at their base in Jilib town (Jilib, Middle Juba). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1611010520,SOM 7499822,706,SOM32960,32960,"13 January 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Arabiiska,2.1338,45.14,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 13 January 2021, Al Shabaab militants carried out hit and run attack against government security forces (SNA) checkpoints in Arabiiska village (Afgooye, Lower Shabelle). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1611010520,SOM 7499824,706,SOM32969,32969,"13 January 2021",2021,1,"Explosions/Remote violence",Grenade,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Police Forces of Somaliland (2010-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Sool,"Laas Caanood",,Laascaanood,8.4774,47.3597,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 13 January 2021, unidentified gunmen threw a hand grenade at one of the voters' registrations centers in Laascaanood town (Laas Caanood, Sool). At least two police officers were injured.",0,1611010520,SOM 7499825,706,SOM32968,32968,"13 January 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-)","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,K60,1.9243,44.9231,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 13 January 2021, Al Shabaab militants attacked an AMISOM/SNA base in the vicinity of K60 village (Marka, Lower Shabelle). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1618492253,SOM 7499826,706,SOM32964,32964,"13 January 2021",2021,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Uganda)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,Danow,1.7317,44.6253,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 13 January 2021, an IED by Al Shabaab militants detonated, targeting AMISOM UNDF soldiers on foot patrol at the Danow village (Marka, Lower Shabelle). Al Shabaab claimed to have killed two soldiers, but this could not be corroborated.",0,1611010520,SOM 7499828,706,SOM32966,32966,"13 January 2021",2021,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Shelling/artillery/missile attack","Al Shabaab",,2,,,0,20,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bakool,Xudur,,Hudur,4.1237,43.8915,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 13 January 2021, Al Shabaab militants destroyed a public well near Hudur town (Xudur, Bakool). Al Shabaab fired RPG rounds destroying the perimeter wall of the well and two water reservoirs of the well. No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1611010520,SOM 7710284,706,SOM32962,32962,"13 January 2021",2021,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Air/drone strike","Military Forces of the United States (2017-2021)","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",8,"Al Shabaab",,2,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,"Buur Hakaba",,"Buulo Fulaay",2.1187,43.5202,2,AFRICOM,Regional,"On 13 January 2021, US forces in coordination with government security forces (SNA) conducted an airstrike, targeting an Al Shabaab militants base, in the vicinity of Buulo Fulaay village (Buur Hakaba, Bay). The strike killed one militant and destroyed one compound.",1,1614039923,SOM 7528069,706,SOM32970,32970,"13 January 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Mogadishu - Daynile",2.0581,45.3003,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 13 January 2021, Al Shabaab militants shot and killed a government security forces (SNA) soldier in the vicinity of Tabelaha Sheikh Ibrahim village in Mogadishu-Daynile district (Daynile, Banadir).",1,1618492265,SOM 7528855,706,SOM32971,32971,"13 January 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Hodan,,"Mogadishu - Hodan",2.0333,45.35,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 13 January 2021, Al Shabaab militants threw a hand grenade at a police checkpoint near the Haanta-Dheer village neighborhood in Mogadishu-Hodan district (Hodan, Banadir). The forces reacted with gunfire after the explosion. One police officer was injured.",0,1611019338,SOM 7499692,706,SOM32961,32961,"13 January 2021",2021,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Marehan Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Civilians (Somalia)","Habar Gedir-Ayr Sub-Clan Group (Somalia)",7,47,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Galgaduud,Cabudwaaq,,Balanbale,5.689,45.9693,2,"Radio Kulmiye",National,"On 13 January 2021, a Marehan clan militia shot and killed five Ayr sub-clan members in Hirsi-Lugey village near Balanbale village (Cabudwaaq, Gedo). The militia also injured two other. The motive of the attack is believed to be clan revenge.",5,1611010519,SOM 7499732,706,SOM32963,32963,"13 January 2021",2021,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Uganda)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,Ceel-Jaale,1.6804,44.7227,2,"Somali Memo",National,"On 13 January 2021, a remote controlled IED buried along the roadside detonated, targeting an AMISOM UNDF convoy moving from Ceel-Jaale heading to Shalambood neighborhood near Ceel-Jaale village (Marka, Lower Shabelle). Al Shabaab claimed killing at least two soldiers. A conflicting report claims that four soldiers were killed.",2,1611010519,SOM 7499735,706,SOM32965,32965,"13 January 2021",2021,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Shelling/artillery/missile attack","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Ethiopia)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,"Bulo Burto",,Halgan,4.2117,45.5625,1,"Somali Memo",National,"On 13 January 2021, Al Shabaab militants fired mortar shells at an AMISOM ENDF troops forward operation base in Halgan village (Bulo Burto, Hiraan). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1611010519,SOM 7499790,706,SOM32951,32951,"12 January 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Baraawe,,Baraawe,1.1132,44.0297,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 12 January 2021, Al Shabaab militants attacked a government security forces (SNA) troops base at Buulo-Colow village near Baraawe town (Baraawe, Lower Shabelle). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1611010519,SOM 7579688,706,SOM32954,32954,"12 January 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Burundi)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Ceelasha Biyaha",2.0823,45.2102,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 12 January 2021, Al Shabaab militants attacked an AMISOM BNDF defensive base at Arbacow settlement near Ceelasha Biyaha village (Afgooye, Lower Shabelle). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1611613361,SOM 7499830,706,SOM32955,32955,"12 January 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,Janaale,1.8,44.7,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 12 January 2021, Al Shabaab militants carried out hit and run attack against a government security forces (SNA) checkpoint in Janaale village (Marka, Lower Shabelle). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1611010520,SOM 7499831,706,SOM32959,32959,"12 January 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Qoryooley,,Qoryooley,1.7878,44.53,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 12 January 2021, Al Shabaab militants attacked government security forces (SNA) troops at a checkpoint in Qoryooley town (Qoryooley, Lower Shabelle). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1611010520,SOM 7799117,706,SOM32956,32956,"12 January 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Jubaland Security Force",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Kismaayo,,Kismayo,-0.3603,42.5463,1,"Somali Memo",National,"On 12 January 2021, unidentified gunmen threw a hand grenade at a Jubaland security forces checkpoint of Haji Jamaac junction road in Kismayo town (Kismaayo, Lower Juba). The forces reacted with gunfire after the explosion. One civilian was injured.",0,1617662604,SOM 7528324,706,SOM32957,32957,"12 January 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Mogadishu - Dharkenley",2.0095,45.25,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 12 January 2021, unidentified men threw a hand grenade at a police checkpoint situated near Tabelaha-Weydow village neighbourhood in Mogadishu-Dharkenley district (Dharkenley, Banadir). The forces reacted with gun fire after the explosion. No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1618492301,SOM 7499684,706,SOM32950,32950,"12 January 2021",2021,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Gedo,Baardheere,,Anole,2.0139,42.3148,2,"Radio Dalsan",National,"On 12 January 2021, a remote controlled IED by Al Shabaab militants, targeting a government security forces (SNA) convoy traveling from Bardera to Kormalay village for reinforcement, detonated near Anole village (Baardheere, Gedo). One militant was killed and five SNA soldiers, including SNA commander from the area, were injured in the explosion.",1,1611010519,SOM 7499685,706,SOM32953,32953,"12 January 2021",2021,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Dhulbahante-Wacays Aden Sub-Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Civilians (Somalia)","Dhulbahante-Ali Geri Sub-Clan Group (Somalia)",7,47,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Togdheer,Buuhoodle,,Buuhoodle,8.2516,46.3157,1,"Radio Dalsan",National,"On 12 January 2021, a Dhulbahante-Wacays Adan sub-clan militia shot and killed a man from Dhulbahante Aligari sub-clan in Buuhoodle town (Buuhoodle, Togdheer). The motive of killing is unclear but local sources indicated that this is related to clan revenge.",1,1611010519,SOM 7499687,706,SOM32952,32952,"12 January 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Gedo,Baardheere,,Bardera,2.3385,42.2843,2,"Radio Dalsan",National,"On 12 January 2021, Al Shabaab militants attacked a government security forces (SNA) base in Kormalay village near Bardera town (Baardheer, Gedo). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1611010519,SOM 7521243,706,SOM32958,32958,"12 January 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Heliwa",2.0844,45.39,1,Caasimada,National,"On 12 January 2021, suspected Al Shabaab militants carried out a hit and run attack against a police checkpoint in Mogadishu-Heliwa district (Heliwa, Banadir). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1618492313,SOM 7499783,706,SOM32945,32945,"11 January 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,Janaale,1.8,44.7,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 11 January 2021, Al Shabaab militants carried out hit and run attack against a government security forces (SNA) checkpoint in Janaale village (Marka, Lower Shabelle). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1611010519,SOM 7499789,706,SOM32942,32942,"11 January 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Djibouti)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Galgaduud,Dhuusamarreeb,,Dhuusamarreeb,5.5376,46.3867,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 11 January 2021, Al Shabaab militants conducted a hit and run attack against an AMISOM DNDF base at Ugas Noor airport in Dhuusamarreeb town (Dhuusamarreeb, Galgaduud). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1611010519,SOM 7499801,706,SOM32940,32940,"11 January 2021",2021,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,17,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Baydhaba,,Baidoa,3.1172,43.6469,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 11 January 2021, government police forces shot and killed a civilian at the main market of the center of Baidoa town (Baydhaba, Bay). The circumstances surrounding the killing of the civilian man is unclear.",1,1611010520,SOM 7499805,706,SOM32944,32944,"11 January 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Majeerteen Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Majeerteen Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,44,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bari,Iskushuban,,Iskushuban,10.2818,50.2301,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 11 January 2021, two Majeerteen sub clan militias clashed over a land dispute in Iskushuban town (Iskushuban, Bari). One person was killed and another one injured.",1,1611010520,SOM 7499817,706,SOM32943,32943,"11 January 2021",2021,1,"Violence against civilians","Abduction/forced disappearance","Police Forces of Ethiopia (2018-) Liyu Police",,8,"Civilians (Somalia)","Hawadle Clan Group (Somalia); Farmers (Somalia)",7,78,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,"Belet Weyne",,Feerfeer,5.0863,45.1581,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 11 January 2021, Liyu special police operating in the borderline between Somalia and Ethiopia crossed the border into Somalia and abducted two farmers from the Hawadle clan in the Mohamud Gacal village area, near Feerfeer village (Belet Weyne, Hiraan). The motive behind the abduction is unknown.",0,1611010520,SOM 7499840,706,SOM32941,32941,"11 January 2021",2021,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)","Labour Group (Somalia); Women (Somalia)",7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bari,Bossaso,,Bosaso,11.2842,49.1816,2,VOA,International,"On 11 January 2021, unidentified gunmen shot and killed a businesswoman in the vicinity of Bosaso town (Bossaso, Bari). The motive of the killing is unknown.",1,1611010520,SOM 7528272,706,SOM32949,32949,"11 January 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Heliwa",2.0844,45.39,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 11 January 2021, unidentified gunmen threw a hand grenade at a police checkpoint situated near Dabaqeynka village neighborhood in Mogadishu-Heliwa district (Heliwa, Banadir). The forces reacted with gunfire after the explosion. No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1618492329,SOM 7798920,706,SOM32946,32946,"11 January 2021",2021,1,"Explosions/Remote violence",Grenade,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Jubaland Security Force","Civilians (Somalia)",1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Kismaayo,,Kismayo,-0.3603,42.5463,1,"Radio Kulmiye",National,"On 11 January 2021, Al Shabaab militants threw a hand grenade at a Jubaland security forces checkpoint in Kuba village neighborhood of Kismayo town (Kismaayo, Lower Juba). One soldier was killed and three civilians were wounded, including children.",1,1617662604,SOM 7526559,706,SOM32947,32947,"11 January 2021",2021,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)","Civilians (Somalia); Taxi Drivers (Somalia)",1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Mogadishu - Dharkenley",2.0095,45.25,1,"Shabelle Media Network",National,"On 11 January 2021, a remote controlled IED by Al Shabaab militants, targeting the Kahda police commander of Kahda District, exploded at Hosh junction road neighborhood in Mogadishu-Dharkenley district (Dharkenley, Banadir). Two civilian bystanders including the tuk-tuk driver were killed while three others were injured by the blast. Al Shabaab also claimed to have killed twelve police officers, but this could not be corroborated.",2,1618492342,SOM 7531187,706,SOM32948,32948,"11 January 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Heliwa",2.0844,45.39,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 11 January 2021, Al Shabaab militants attacked a government security forces (SNA) checkpoint in livestock market neighborhood in Mogadishu-Heliwa district (Heliwa, Banadir). Two soldiers were injured.",0,1618492345,SOM 7499792,706,SOM32931,32931,"10 January 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Almada,2.2187,45.2087,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 10 January 2021, Al Shabaab militants threw a hand grenade at a government security forces (SNA) base in Almada village (Afgooye, Lower Shabelle). The soldiers reacted with gunfire. No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1611010519,SOM 7499795,706,SOM32934,32934,"10 January 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Balcad,,Gololey,2.4492,45.3542,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 10 January 2021, Al Shabaab militants ambushed government security forces (SNA) travelling in the Sayaga forest area between Ceel-Glow and Gololey village (Balcad, Middle Shabelle). One soldier was killed and two others were missing.",1,1611010520,SOM 7499798,706,SOM32935,32935,"10 January 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Gedo,Luuq,,Luuq,3.8,42.5446,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 10 January 2021, Al Shabaab militants carried out a hit and run attack against a government security forces (SNA) base near the bridge of Luuq town (Luuq, Gedo). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1611010520,SOM 7579689,706,SOM32933,32933,"10 January 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Ceelasha Biyaha",2.0823,45.2102,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 10 January 2021, Al Shabaab militants carried out a hit and run attack against a government security forces (SNA) defensive base in the outskirts of Ceelasha Biyaha village (Afgooye, Lower Shabelle). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1611613361,SOM 7499680,706,SOM32939,32939,"10 January 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Gedo,Luuq,,Shaatilow,3.9051,42.4241,2,"Radio Dalsan",National,"On 10 January 2021, Al Shabaab militants ambushed a government security forces (SNA) convoy escorting members of the Luuq administration to Doloow near Shaatilow village (Luuq, Gedo). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1611010519,SOM 7499682,706,SOM32937,32937,"10 January 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Jareer-Weyne Sub-Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Gaaljecel Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,44,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle","Wanla Weyn",,Muuri,2.6133,44.8888,1,"Radio Dalsan",National,"On 10 January 2021, a Jareer-Weyne sub clan militia clashed with a Gaaljecel clan militia, loyal to the district commissioner and his deputy, in Muuri village (Wanla Weyn, Lower Shabelle). Two people were killed and three others injured. The clash was due to a dispute between the DC and his deputy regarding taxi revenue collection in the town.",2,1611010519,SOM 7499694,706,SOM32938,32938,"10 January 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Balcad,,Qalimow,2.5878,45.3695,2,"Radio Kulmiye",National,"On 10 January 2021, Al Shabaab militants ambushed a government security forces (SNA) convoy moving from Mogadishu and heading to Jowhar near Qalimow village (Balcad, Middle Shabelle). Two soldiers were reportedly killed.",2,1611010519,SOM 7499695,706,SOM32932,32932,"10 January 2021",2021,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Shelling/artillery/missile attack","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Mudug,Gaalkacyo,,Bacadweyne,7.19,47.53,1,"Radio Kulmiye",National,"On 10 January 2021, Al Shabaab militants fired several mortar shells at a government security forces (SNA) base in Bacadweyne village (Gaalkacyo, Mudug). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1611010519,SOM 7531188,706,SOM32936,32936,"10 January 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Heliwa",2.0844,45.39,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 10 January 2021, Al Shabaab militants threw two hand grenades at government security forces (SNA) at the Ex. Control Balcad junction road neighborhood in Mogadishu-Heliwa district (Heliwa, Banadir). The forces reacted with gunfire after the explosion. Two civilian bystanders were wounded in the explosion.",0,1618492384,SOM 7499808,706,SOM32920,32920,"09 January 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Jubaland Security Force",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Kismaayo,,"Abdale Birole",-0.4906,42.1969,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 9 January 2021, Jubaland security forces clashed with Al Shabaab militants on foot patrol between Barhani and Abdale Birole village (Kismaayo, Lower Juba). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1611010520,SOM 7499819,706,SOM32926,32926,"09 January 2021",2021,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Labour Group (Somalia)",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bakool,"Ceel Barde",,Maarey,4.5833,43.7833,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 9 January 2021, Al Shabaab militants ambushed two civilian motorcycles transporting mira/khaat near Maarey village (Ceel Barde, Bakool). One driver was killed and the two motorcycles were burned.",1,1611010520,SOM 7531578,706,SOM32929,32929,"09 January 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Wadajir",2.0462,45.3341,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 9 January 2021, Al Shabaab militants threw a hand grenade at a government security forces (SNA) checkpoint in the Jazeera gate village neighborhood in Mogadishu-Wadajir district (Wadajir, Banadir). The soldiers reacted with gunfire after the explosion. No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1618492420,SOM 7499681,706,SOM32930,32930,"09 January 2021",2021,1,"Strategic developments","Looting/property destruction","Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Labour Group (Somalia)",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle","Wanla Weyn",,"Yaaq Biri Weyne",2.6295,44.6977,2,"Radio Dalsan",National,"Property destruction: On 9 January 2021, Al Shabaab militants burned three trucks between Doonka village and Yaaq Biri Weyne village (Wanla Weyn). The trucks carried charcoal and other supplies for businesses from Mogadishu to Baidoa town near Yaaqberiweyne town.",0,1611010519,SOM 7499683,706,SOM32922,32922,"09 January 2021",2021,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Air/drone strike","Military Forces of Kenya (2013-)",,8,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,78,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Gedo,"Ceel Waaq",,Garsaale,2.8194,41.2742,2,"Radio Dalsan",National,"On 9 January 2021, Kenyan defense forces conducted an airstrike targeting civilians in Xiiso-uguur village near Garsaale village (Ceel Waaq, Gedo). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1611010519,SOM 7499688,706,SOM32925,32925,"09 January 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Djibouti)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,Jalalaqsi,,Jalalaqsi,3.3834,45.5969,1,"Radio Dalsan",National,"On 9 January 2021, Al Shabaab militants carried out a hit and run attack against an AMISOM DNDF troops forward operation base in Jalalaqsi town (Jalalaqsi, Hiraan). One soldier was reportedly killed and three others injured.",1,1611010519,SOM 7499690,706,SOM32924,32924,"09 January 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Majeerteen Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Majeerteen Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,44,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bari,Iskushuban,,Iskushuban,10.2818,50.2301,1,"Radio Kulmiye",National,"On 9 January 2021, two Majeerteen sub-clan militias clashed over a land dispute in Iskushuban town (Iskushuban, Bari). At least six people were killed and ten others injured.",6,1611010519,SOM 7526859,706,SOM32928,32928,"09 January 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Mogadishu - Daynile",2.0581,45.3003,1,"Somali Memo",National,"On 9 January 2021, Al Shabaab militants shot and killed a government soldier (SNA) at the Tabelaha Sheikh Ibrahim village neighborhood in Mogadishu-Daynile district (Daynile, Banadir).",1,1618492457,SOM 7499729,706,SOM32921,32921,"09 January 2021",2021,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Kenya)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Afmadow,,Dhobley,0.4063,41.0124,2,"Shabelle Media Network",National,"On 9 January 2021, two IEDs by Al Shabaab militants detonated, targeting an AMISOM KDF troops convoy passing between Tabta and Dhobley town (Afmadow, Lower Juba). The explosion killed at least four KDF soldiers and injured eight others.",4,1611010519,SOM 7499731,706,SOM32923,32923,"09 January 2021",2021,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Kenya)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Badhaadhe,,Hosingow,-0.1734,41.2695,2,"Somali Memo",National,"On 9 January 2021, an IED by Al Shabaab militants detonated, targeting an AMISOM KDF troops convoy travelling from the Dhobley forward operation base to Hosingow village (Kismaayo, Lower Juba). Seven soldiers were reportedly killed.",7,1618492459,SOM 7521236,706,SOM32927,32927,"09 January 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Mogadishu - Daynile",2.0581,45.3003,1,Caasimada,National,"On 9 January 2021, Al Shabaab militants threw a hand grenade at the government security forces (SNA) Baariyow branch checkpoint in Garas-baley village neighborhood in Mogadishu-Daynile district (Daynile, Banadir). The soldiers reacted with gunfire and at least four soldiers were injured.",0,1618492460,SOM 7521287,706,SOM32734,32734,"08 January 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Mogadishu - Daynile",2.0581,45.3003,1,Calamada,National,"On 8 January 2021, Al Shabaab militants shot and killed a government police officer in Mogadishu-Daynile district (Daynile, Banadir).",1,1618492466,SOM 7499806,706,SOM32917,32917,"08 January 2021",2021,1,Protests,"Peaceful protest","Protesters (Somalia)",,6,,,0,60,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Mudug,Gaalkacyo,,Gaalkacyo,6.7697,47.4308,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 8 January 2021, around 200 people staged a peaceful protest on the roads around the main city market in Gaalkacyo town (Gaalkacyo, Mudug). The protesters cited the rejection of the Somali currency by business owners and economic hardship with the rise of commodities impacting mostly low-income citizens. [size=around 200]",0,1611010520,SOM 7713318,706,SOM32919,32919,"08 January 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)","Military Forces of the United States (2017-2021)",1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Tortoroow,2.2524,44.6905,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 8 January 2021, government security forces (Danab) supported by US forces raided an Al Shabaab militant base in Tortoroow village (Afgooye, Lower Shabelle). They destroyed a VBIED and captured three AS militants. No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1614039933,SOM 7499829,706,SOM32916,32916,"08 January 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Awdheegle,1.9833,44.8333,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 8 January 2021, Al Shabaab militants launched an attack against government security forces (SNA) troops checkpoints in the outskirts of Awdheegle village (Afgooye, Lower Shabelle). One soldier was reportedly killed.",1,1611010520,SOM 7455376,706,SOM32733,32733,"08 January 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Hawadle Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,14,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,"Belet Weyne",,Matabaan,5.1994,45.5252,2,"Radio Dalsan",National,"On 8 January 2021, a group of Hawadle clan militia clashed with government security forces (SNA) during an operation in Dhisaqa village near Matabaan town (Belet Weyne, Hiraan). The clan militia was accused of running an illegal checkpoint 'Isbaaro'. Three soldiers were injured.",0,1610409642,SOM 7455920,706,SOM32732,32732,"08 January 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Habar Gedir Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Al Shabaab",,2,24,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Mudug,Xarardheere,,Camaara,5.1143,47.9303,1,VOA,International,"On 8 January 2021, a Habar Gedir clan militia attacked an Al Shabaab militants base in Camaara village (Hobyo, Mudug). Al Shabaab militants withdrew from the village. No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1618492487,SOM 7526895,706,SOM32918,32918,"08 January 2021",2021,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Mogadishu - Dharkenley",2.0095,45.25,1,"Somali Memo",National,"On 8 January 2021, an IED by Al Shabaab militants detonated, targeting government security forces (SNA) passing near Hoosh village neighborhood in Mogadishu-Dharkenley district (Dharkenley, Banadir). Al Shabaab claimed to have killed two soldiers, but this could not be confirmed.",0,1618492495,SOM 7454463,706,SOM32731,32731,"08 January 2021",2021,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Jubaland Security Force",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Jamaame,,Baarka,0.0304,42.6761,2,Calamada,National,"On 8 January 2021, an IED by Al Shabaab militants detonated, targeting Jubaland security forces passing near Baarka village (Jamaame, Lower Juba). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1610409631,SOM 7455514,706,SOM32728,32728,"07 January 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Mukaiga,2.1517,45.0686,1,"Shabelle Media Network",Subnational,"On 7 January 2021, Al Shabaab militants carried out a hit and run attack against government security forces (SNA) at a defensive base in Mukaiga village (Afgooye, Lower Shabelle). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1610409643,SOM 7455516,706,SOM32722,32722,"07 January 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Afgooye,2.15,45.116,1,"Shabelle Media Network",Subnational,"On 7 January 2021, Al Shabaab militants carried out a hit and run attack against a government security forces (SNA) checkpoint in Buundada Weyn village neighborhood in Afgooye town (Afgooye, Lower Shabelle). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1610409643,SOM 7499814,706,SOM32913,32913,"07 January 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Puntland Security Force",,1,"Private Security Forces (Somalia)",,8,18,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Sanaag,Ceerigaabo,,Badhan,10.7134,48.3325,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 7 January 2021, Puntland security forces clashed and took control of Badhan Bank after a brief clash with Bank security forces on strikein Badhan town (Laasqoray, Sanaag) over their salaries being paid in Somali Shilling. The forces demanded salaries to be paid in USD currency. One person was reportedly injured.",0,1618492501,SOM 7499815,706,SOM32914,32914,"07 January 2021",2021,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Jubaland Security Force",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Kismaayo,,Bar-Sanguun,-0.4876,42.1839,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 7 January 2021, a remote controlled IED by Al Shabaab militants detonated, targeting Jubaland security forces on foot patrol between Musa Haji and Bar-Sanguun village (Kismaayo, Lower Juba). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1611010520,SOM 7710295,706,SOM32730,32730,"07 January 2021",2021,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Air/drone strike","Military Forces of the United States (2017-2021)",,8,"Al Shabaab",,2,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,"Buur Hakaba",,"Saaxa Weyne",2.8264,44.4785,2,AFRICOM,Regional,"On 7 January 2021, US forces in coordination government security forces (SNA) conducted an airstrike targeting Al Shabaab militants in the vicinity of Saaxa Weyne village (Buur Hakab, Bay). The strike killed five militants, including senior Al Shabaab leaders.",5,1614039923,SOM 7745408,706,SOM32723,32723,"07 January 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Habar Gedir-Ayr Sub-Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,24,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Mudug,Hobyo,,"Baad Weyne",5.3333,47.9,1,Caasimada,National,"On 7 January 2021, Al Shabaab militants clashed with a Habar Gedir Ayr clan militia in Baad Weyne village (Hobyo, Mudug). The clash was in response to Al Shabaab militants blowing up a well used by villagers two days prior (coded separately). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1615847073,SOM 7526279,706,SOM32727,32727,"07 January 2021",2021,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)","Civilians (Somalia); Labour Group (Somalia)",1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Hodan,,"Mogadishu - Hodan",2.0333,45.35,1,"Shabelle Media Network",National,"On 7 January 2021, a remote controlled IED by Al Shabaab militants detonated, targeting government security forces (Custodial Corps forces) passing on the former Turkish Embassy road, near km4 junction road neighborhood in Mogadishu-Hodan district (Hodan, Banadir). At least five people were killed, four were custodial corps soldiers and a civilian tuk tuk driver.",5,1611019331,SOM 7455377,706,SOM32729,32729,"07 January 2021",2021,1,Protests,"Peaceful protest","Protesters (Somalia)","Taxi Drivers (Somalia)",6,,,0,60,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bari,Qardho,,Qardho,9.5069,49.0861,1,"Radio Dalsan",National,"On 7 January 2021, over fifty tuk-tuk drivers staged a peaceful protest, rejecting the usage of the Somali shilling by local traders in Qardho town (Qardho, Bari). The drivers demanded the local administration to intervene in the matter. [size=over fifty]",0,1610409642,SOM 7455396,706,SOM32724,32724,"07 January 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Diinsoor,,Diinsoor,2.4074,42.9766,1,"Radio Kulmiye",National,"On 7 January 2021, Al Shabaab militants launched a hit and run attack against government police forces (Southwest Special Police Forces) at a base in Diinsoor town (Diinsoor, Bay). The forces killed one senior militant.",1,1610409642,SOM 7526594,706,SOM32726,32726,"07 January 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Mogadishu - Daynile",2.0581,45.3003,1,"Shabelle Media Network",National,"On 7 January 2021, Al Shabaab militants carried out a hit and run attack against government security forces (SNA) at a checkpoint in Haanta Dheer village neighborhood in Mogadishu-Daynile district (Daynile, Banadir). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1618492543,SOM 7799258,706,SOM32725,32725,"07 January 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Jubaland Security Force",,1,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Jubaland Security Force",,1,11,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Kismaayo,,Kismayo,-0.3603,42.5463,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 7 January 2021, Jubaland security officer (JISA) shot and killed one Jubaland security officer (JISA) and injured another at the Fiat JISA HQ in Waamo area of Farjano village (Kismaayo, Lower Juba). The motive behind the killing remains unknown.",1,1617662605,SOM 7579885,706,SOM32915,32915,"07 January 2021",2021,1,"Strategic developments",Agreement,"Abgal-Abdalla Arone Sub-Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Abgal-Celi Sub-Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,44,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Jowhar,,Jowhar,2.7797,45.5042,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","Agreement: On 7 January 2021, an Abgal-Abdalla Arone sub-clan militia and an Abgal-Celi sub-clan militia reached a peace agreement to end all armed conflicts and tension in the Cadale district. The agreement signing took place in Jowhar town (Jowhar, Middle Shabelle).",0,1611613362,SOM 7530266,706,SOM32721,32721,"06 January 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Hawl Wadaag",2.048,45.32,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 6 January 2021, Al Shabaab militants threw a hand grenade at a government security forces checkpoint at Daalo village in Mogadishu-Hawl Wadaag district (Hawl Wadaag, Banadir). The forces reacted with gunfire after the explosion to the suspected directions of the attackers. No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1618492561,SOM 7455526,706,SOM32717,32717,"06 January 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Ethiopia)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bakool,Xudur,,Hudur,4.1237,43.8915,1,"Somali Memo",National,"On 6 January 2021, Al Shabaab militants carried out a hit and run attack against AMISOM ENDF troops at a forward operation base in Hudur town (Xudur, Bakool). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1610409643,SOM 7455535,706,SOM32716,32716,"06 January 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Baydhaba,,Baidoa,3.1172,43.6469,2,"Somali Memo",National,"On 6 January 2021, Al Shabaab militants attacked government security forces (SNA) at a checkpoint in the vicinity of Baidoa town (Baydhaba, Bay). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1610409643,SOM 7455545,706,SOM32719,32719,"06 January 2021",2021,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,Janaale,1.8,44.7,2,"Somali Memo",National,"On 6 January 2021, an IED by Al Shabaab militants detonated, targeting a government security forces (SNA) convoy passing near Janaale village (Marka, Lower Shabelle). Four soldiers were reportedly in the explosion.",4,1610409643,SOM 7455863,706,SOM32720,32720,"06 January 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,K60,1.9243,44.9231,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 6 January 2021, Al Shabaab militants attacked government security forces (SNA) at a base in the vicinity of K60 village (Marka, Lower Shabelle). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1618492573,SOM 7454449,706,SOM32715,32715,"06 January 2021",2021,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,,,0,20,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Mudug,Gaalkacyo,,Bacadweyne,7.19,47.53,1,Caasimada,National,"On 6 January 2021, an IED by Al Shabaab militants detonated in Bacadweyne village (Gaalkacyo, Mudug). The device was attached to a well/dam used by civilians and animals. No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1610409630,SOM 7454472,706,SOM32708,32708,"05 January 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,"Bulo Burto",,"Bulo Burto",3.8519,45.5651,1,Calamada,National,"On 5 January 2021, Al Shabaab militants carried out a hit and run attack against government security forces (SNA) at a defensive base in Bulo Burto town (Bulo Burto, Hiraan). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1610409631,SOM 7455760,706,SOM32712,32712,"05 January 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,"Qansax Dheere",,"Qansax Dheere",2.8712,43.0043,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 5 January 2021, Al Shabaab militants launched a hit and run attack targeting Southwest State Special Police forces (SWSPF) at a base in Qansax Dheere town (Qansax Dheere, Bay). Two militants were killed when police officers reacted with gunfire. One police officer was injured.",2,1610409645,SOM 7455533,706,SOM32714,32714,"05 January 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Jubaland Security Force",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Kismaayo,,"Yoontoy Yarey",-0.1302,42.5743,2,"Somali Memo",National,"On 5 January 2021, Jubaland security forces ambushed an Al Shabaab convoy near Yoontoy Yarey village (Kismaayo, Lower Juba). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1610409643,SOM 7525720,706,SOM32711,32711,"05 January 2021",2021,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)","Civilians (Somalia)",1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Waaberi",2.0195,45.31,1,"Radio Dalsan",National,"On 5 January 2021, a remote controlled IED by Al Shabaab militants detonated, targeting a vehicle owned by a police spokesman as it passed near 21 October junction road neighborhood in Mogadishu-Waaberi district (Waaberi, Banadir). The device missed the target and the vehicle passed the area before the explosion. At least one civilian bystander was killed while the blast injured two others.",1,1618492629,SOM 7454056,706,SOM32707,32707,"05 January 2021",2021,1,"Explosions/Remote violence",Grenade,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Baydhaba,,Baidoa,3.1172,43.6469,1,"Undisclosed Source; Somali Memo","Local partner-Other","On 5 January 2021, Al Shabaab militants threw a hand grenade at a government security forces (SNA) base at Boqolay junction in Bedale neighborhood of Baidoa town (Baydhaba, Bay). The hand grenade landed near the security forces position. No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1610409624,SOM 7526840,706,SOM32710,32710,"05 January 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Hawl Wadaag",2.048,45.32,1,"Somali Memo",National,"On 5 January 2021, three Al Shabaab militants shot and killed a police officer in the Biya-degeenka Xareed village neighborhood in Mogadishu-Hawl Wadaag district (Hawl Wadaag, Banadir).",1,1618492646,SOM 7455681,706,SOM32713,32713,"05 January 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Qoryooley,,Qoryooley,1.7878,44.53,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 5 January 2021, Al Shabaab militants launched an attack against government security forces (SNA) troops at a checkpoint in the vicinity of Qoryooley town (Qoryooley, Lower Shabelle). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1610409645,SOM 7749328,706,SOM32709,32709,"05 January 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Kenya)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Badhaadhe,,Koday,-1.0351,41.9748,1,Calamada,National,"On 5 January 2021, Al Shabaab militants attacked AMISOM KDF troops forward operation at a base in Kudhaa village (Kismaayo, Lower Juba). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1615915443,SOM 7455750,706,SOM32703,32703,"04 January 2021",2021,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,17,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,Golweyn,1.6584,44.58,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 4 January 2021, a government soldier (SNA) shot and killed a civilian at the Golweyn village (Marka, Lower Shabelle). The victim was killed while trying to pass the security checkpoint carrying a plastic bag.",1,1610409645,SOM 7533332,706,SOM32706,32706,"04 January 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Yaqshid",2.0678,45.35,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 4 January 2021, unidentified gunmen threw a hand grenade at a police checkpoint near Arafat village in Mogadishu-Yaqshid district (Yaqshid, Banadir). The police officers reacted with gunfire in the suspected direction of the attackers. No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1618492660,SOM 7455765,706,SOM32705,32705,"04 January 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Baydhaba,,Isha,3.1969,43.5861,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 4 January 2021, Al Shabaab militants carried out a hit and run attack against a police checkpoint at Bulla Nurio neighborhood in Isha village (Baydhaba, Bay). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1610409645,SOM 7455831,706,SOM32702,32702,"04 January 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Jubaland Security Force",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Kismaayo,,Bar-Sanguun,-0.4876,42.1839,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 4 January 2021, Al Shabaab militants attacked a Jubaland security forces base in Bar-Sanguun village (Kismaayo, Lower Juba). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1610409646,SOM 7455402,706,SOM32704,32704,"04 January 2021",2021,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bakool,Xudur,,Hudur,4.1237,43.8915,2,"Radio Kulmiye",National,"On 4 January 2021, an IED by an unknown group exploded in Gaabaneey village near Hudur town (Xudur, Bakool), killing at least three civilians.",3,1610409642,SOM 7792313,706,SOM33497,33497,"04 January 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Kenya)",,8,"Al Shabaab",,2,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Badhaadhe,,Kolbiyow,-1.1369,41.2174,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 4 January 2021, AMISOM KDF troops clashed with Al Shabaab militants along Sarira-Kolbiyow road near Kolbiyow village (Badhaadhe, Lower Juba). Two militants were killed.",2,1617652753,SOM 7525651,706,SOM32700,32700,"03 January 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Yaqshid",2.0678,45.35,1,"Radio Dalsan",National,"On 3 January 2021, Al Shabaab militants shot and killed a municipal police officer who was collecting taxi revenue at the Suuqa - Bacaad market in Mogadishu-Yaqshid district (Yaqshid, Banadir).",1,1618492692,SOM 7525653,706,SOM32699,32699,"03 January 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) National Intelligence and Security Agency",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Wardhigley",2.0549,45.33,1,"Radio Dalsan",National,"On 3 January 2021, Al Shabaab militants shot and killed two government intelligence soldiers (NISA) in the Labadhagax village neighborhood in Mogadishu-Wardhigley district (Wardhigley, Banadir).",2,1618492692,SOM 7579690,706,SOM32697,32697,"03 January 2021",2021,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Ceelasha Biyaha",2.0823,45.2102,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 3 January 2021, a remote controlled IED by Al Shabaab militants, targeting a Turkish-trained police unit (Haram cad) travelling from Afgooye to Mogadishu, exploded at Ceelasha Biyaha village (Afgooye, Lower Shabelle). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1611613361,SOM 7455361,706,SOM32701,32701,"03 January 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Mukaiga,2.1517,45.0686,1,"Radio Dalsan",National,"On 3 January 2021, Al Shabaab militants attacked government security forces (SNA) at a checkpoint in Mukaiga village (Afgooye, Lower Shabelle). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1610409641,SOM 7455369,706,SOM32698,32698,"03 January 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Hawadle Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,14,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,"Belet Weyne",,Matabaan,5.1994,45.5252,1,"Radio Dalsan",National,"On 3 January 2021, a group of Hawadle clan militia attacked a government police forces checkpoint in Matabaan town (Belet Weyne, Hiraan). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1610409641,SOM 7455388,706,SOM32696,32696,"03 January 2021",2021,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)","Civilians (Somalia)",1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Balcad,,Balcad,2.39,45.3833,1,"Radio Kulmiye",National,"On 3 January 2021, two IEDs by Al Shabaab militants, targeting a government security forces (SNA), detonated at a checkpoint in Waberi village neighborhood in Balcad town (Balcad, Middle Shabelle). One soldier and one civilian were killed and several others injured.",2,1610409642,SOM 7455752,706,SOM32692,32692,"02 January 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Qoryooley,,Mashalaay,1.7407,44.5986,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 2 January 2021, Al Shabaab militants attacked government security forces (SNA) at a checkpoint at Mashalaay village (Qoryooley, Lower Shabelle). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1610409645,SOM 7455808,706,SOM32695,32695,"02 January 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"War Maxan",2.3973,45.0213,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 2 January 2021, Al Shabaab militants ambushed two government soldiers (SNA) riding on a motorbike in the vicinity of War Maxan village (Afgooye, Lower Shabelle). One soldier was killed and another one was injured.",1,1610409646,SOM 7455379,706,SOM32911,32911,"02 January 2021",2021,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,"Buur Hakaba",,"Buur Xakaba",2.8049,44.0821,1,"Radio Dalsan",National,"On 2 January 2021, Al Shabaab militants shot and killed an electoral delegate elder at his home in Buur Xakaba town (Buur Hakaba, Bay). The victim was one of the delegates who selected the members of parliament of the Somalia government.",1,1610409642,SOM 7455385,706,SOM32912,32912,"02 January 2021",2021,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)","Civilians (Turkey); Labour Group (Turkey)",1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Lafoole,2.0833,45.1667,2,"Radio Kulmiye",National,"On 2 January 2021, an IED by Al Shabaab militants, targeting police forces escorting Turkish engineers along a road between Xaawo-Cabdi and Lafoole village (Afgooye, Lower Shabelle), detonated. At least four people were killed, including a Turkish engineer.",4,1610409642,SOM 7455386,706,SOM32691,32691,"02 January 2021",2021,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Civilians (Somalia)","Taxi Drivers (Somalia)",7,17,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Gedo,"Belet Xaawo",,"Belet Xaawo",3.7807,41.8943,1,"Radio Kulmiye",National,"On 2 January 2021, government security forces (SNA) shot and killed a rickshaw driver and a passenger at Girgiir pharmacy in Belet Xaawo town (Belet Xaawo, Gedo). One other passenger was injured.",2,1610409642,SOM 7525819,706,SOM32693,32693,"02 January 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Hawl Wadaag",2.048,45.32,1,"Radio Kulmiye",National,"On 2 January 2021, Al Shabaab militants threw a hand grenade at the police checkpoint near the Howlwadag junction road in Mogadishu-Hawl Wadaag district (Hawl Wadaag, Banadir). The forces reacted with gunfire after the explosion, one militant was killed and the blast injured at least three people including two civilian bystanders and one soldier.",1,1618492783,SOM 7529939,706,SOM32694,32694,"02 January 2021",2021,2,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Shibis",2.0476,45.35,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","Around 2 January 2021 (as reported), the body of a government soldier (SNA) was found in Sanca village neighborhood in Mogadishu-Shibis district (Shibis, Banadir). The officer was shot, killed and his body thrown at a dumpsite near Sanca junction road. The motive is unclear.",1,1618492789,SOM 7455520,706,SOM32906,32906,"01 January 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)","AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-)",1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Afgooye,2.15,45.116,1,"Shabelle Media Network",Subnational,"On 1 January 2021, Al Shabaab militants carried out a hit and run attack against a government security forces (SNA) and AMISOM defensive base in Afgooye town (Afgooye, Lower Shabelle). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1610409643,SOM 7799847,706,SOM32908,32908,"01 January 2021",2021,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Government of Somalia (2017-) Jubaland Administration",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Kismaayo,,Kismayo,-0.3603,42.5463,1,VOA,International,"On 1 January 2021, a vehicle borne IED by Al Shabaab militants was attached to the vehicle of Jubaland MP in Kismayo town (Kismaayo, Lower Juba). The explosive detonated killing the MP who was alone in the vehicle.",1,1617662606,SOM 7455532,706,SOM32907,32907,"01 January 2021",2021,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Shelling/artillery/missile attack","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Ethiopia)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Diinsoor,,Diinsoor,2.4074,42.9766,1,"Somali Memo",National,"On 1 January 2021, Al Shabaab militants fired several mortar rounds targeting AMISOM ENDF base in the airstrip of Diinsoor town (Diinsoor, Bay). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1610409643,SOM 7710283,706,SOM32690,32690,"01 January 2021",2021,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Air/drone strike","Military Forces of the United States (2017-2021)","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",8,"Al Shabaab","Civilians (Somalia); Journalists (Somalia)",2,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Juba",Jilib,,"Qunyo Barrow",0.8014,43.3837,2,AFRICOM,Regional,"On 1 January 2021, US forces in coordination with government security forces (SNA) conducted two airstrikes targeting an Al Shabaab militant compound in the vicinity of Qunyo Barrow village (Jilib, Middle Juba). The strike destroyed (AS-affiliated) Al Furqaan radio station and killed three journalists and one other militant",4,1614039923,SOM 7713363,706,SOM32689,32689,"01 January 2021",2021,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Air/drone strike","Military Forces of the United States (2017-2021)",,8,"Al Shabaab",,2,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Kurtunwaarey,,Kurtunwaarey,1.6104,44.3329,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 1 January 2021, US forces conducted an airstrike targeting an Al Shabaab militant base in Kurtunwaarey town (Kurtunwaarey, Lower Shabelle). The strike destroyed the Andulus FM radio that belongs to Al Shabaab. No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1614039933,SOM 7455844,706,SOM32688,32688,"01 January 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,Jalalaqsi,,Jalalaqsi,3.3834,45.5969,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 1 January 2021, Al Shabaab militants carried out a hit and run attack against the Jalalaqsi police station in Jalalaqsi town (Jalalaqsi, Hiraan). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1610409646,SOM 7455393,706,SOM32909,32909,"01 January 2021",2021,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Mukaiga,2.1517,45.0686,1,"Radio Kulmiye",National,"On 1 January 2021, Al Shabaab militants attacked a government security forces (SNA) checkpoint in Mukaiga village (Afgooye, Lower Shabelle). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1610409642,SOM 7455395,706,SOM32910,32910,"01 January 2021",2021,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Taxi Drivers (Somalia)",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bakool,Waajid,,Waajid,3.8096,43.2463,2,"Radio Kulmiye",National,"On 1 January 2021, Al Shabaab militants attacked a passenger vehicle passing in the vicinity of Waajid town (Waajid, Bakool). The militants killed four civilians.",4,1610409642,SOM 7528195,706,SOM32687,32687,"31 December 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Mogadishu - Daynile",2.0581,45.3003,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 31 December 2020, Al Shabaab militants threw a hand grenade at government security forces (SNA) at a checkpoint the Hanta Dheer village in Mogadishu-Daynile district (Daynile, Banadir). The forces reacted with gunfire after the explosion. No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1618492825,SOM 7455841,706,SOM32686,32686,"31 December 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Almada,2.2187,45.2087,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 31 December 2020, Al Shabaab militants threw a hand grenade at a government security forces (SNA) checkpoint in Almada village (Afgooye, Lower Shabelle). The soldiers reacted with gunfire. No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1610409646,SOM 7455401,706,SOM32905,32905,"31 December 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Taxi Drivers (Somalia)",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Gedo,Garbahaarey,,Garbahaarey,3.328,42.2199,2,"Radio Kulmiye",National,"On 31 December 2020, Al Shabaab militants attacked a passenger vehicle travelling between Luuq and Garbahaarey town (Garbahaarey, Gedo). At least two civilians were killed and three others injured.",2,1610409642,SOM 7454465,706,SOM32899,32899,"30 December 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bakool,"Ceel Barde",,"Ceel Barde",4.8282,43.6599,2,Calamada,National,"On 30 December 2020, Al Shabaab militants attacked a government security forces (SNA) convoy passing between Hudur and Ceel Barde town (Ceel Barde, Bakool). Two soldiers were killed.",2,1610409631,SOM 7454475,706,SOM32901,32901,"30 December 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Diinsoor,,Diinsoor,2.4074,42.9766,1,Calamada,Subnational,"On 30 December 2020, Al Shabaab militants attacked a government security forces (SNA) defensive base in Diinsoor town (Diinsoor, Bay). Reportedly killing four soldiers.",4,1610409631,SOM 7455780,706,SOM32898,32898,"30 December 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Woqooyi Galbeed",Berbera,,Berbera,10.4396,45.0143,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 30 December 2020, an unexploded ordnance (UXO) exploded, killing two boys in the outskirts of Berbera town (Berbera, Woqooyi Galbeed).",2,1610409645,SOM 7579691,706,SOM32900,32900,"30 December 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Uganda)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Ceelasha Biyaha",2.0823,45.2102,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 30 December 2020, Al Shabaab militants attacked an AMISOM UNDF troops base in Arbacow village near Ceelasha Biyaha village (Afgooye, Lower Shabelle). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1611613361,SOM 7455546,706,SOM32896,32896,"30 December 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Bariirre,2.0476,44.8975,2,"Somali Memo",National,"On 30 December 2020, an IED by Al Shabaab militants, targeting AMISOM EOD team in the vicinity of Bariirre village (Afgooye, Lower Shabelle), detonated. Reportedly killing one AMISOM soldier.",1,1610409643,SOM 7455367,706,SOM32894,32894,"30 December 2020",2020,1,Protests,"Peaceful protest","Protesters (Somalia)","Women (Somalia)",6,,,0,60,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Baydhaba,,Baidoa,3.1172,43.6469,1,"Radio Dalsan",National,"On 30 December 2020, over hundred people, mostly women and youth groups, protested against the attack by the supporters of Banadir region football team against the Southwest state football team after the match played in Mogadishu. The protesters demanded respect and justice for the injured players in Baidoa town (Baydhaba, Bay). [size=over hundred]",0,1610409641,SOM 7455382,706,SOM32897,32897,"30 December 2020",2020,1,Protests,"Peaceful protest","Protesters (Somalia)",,6,,,0,60,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,"Belet Weyne",,"Belet Weyne",4.736,45.2043,1,"Radio Kulmiye",National,"On 30 December 2020, over a hundred local residents protested against the new HirShabelle administration and demanded for the arrested journalists and civil society activists to freed in Belet Weyne town (Belet Weyne, Hiraan). [size=over a hundred]",0,1610409642,SOM 7455390,706,SOM32902,32902,"30 December 2020",2020,1,Riots,"Violent demonstration","Rioters (Somalia)","Women (Somalia)",5,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Puntland Police Force","Civilians (Somalia); Labour Group (Somalia)",1,15,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Sool,"Laas Caanood",,Laascaanood,8.4774,47.3597,1,"Radio Kulmiye",National,"On 30 December 2020, hundreds of people, mostly women and youth groups, gathered and demonstrated in the streets against the rejection of Somali shilling in Laascaanood town (Laas Caanood, Sool). The demonstrators blocked roads, chanting slogans and pelting stones at the local vendors. Police fired shots in the air to disperse the crowd. [size=hundreds]",0,1610409642,SOM 7529898,706,SOM32903,32903,"30 December 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Mogadishu - Daynile",2.0581,45.3003,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 30 December 2020, Al Shabaab militants threw a hand grenade at a government security forces checkpoint in Aargada Dayniile junction road in Mogadishu-Daynile district (Daynile, Banadir). The forces reacted with gunfire after the explosion to the suspected directions of the attackers. No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1618492890,SOM 7455404,706,SOM32895,32895,"30 December 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians","Abduction/forced disappearance","Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Galgaduud,"Ceel Buur",,"Bar Ujeed",4.9638,46.2656,1,"Radio Kulmiye",National,"On 30 December 2020, Al Shabaab militants abducted a civilian from Bar Ujeed village (Ceel Buur, Galgaduud). The motive of the abduction is unknown. No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1610409642,SOM 7579846,706,SOM32685,32685,"30 December 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,11,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Jowhar,,Jowhar,2.7797,45.5042,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 30 December 2020, police fired at a plain-clothed security personnel (police) and seriously injured the officer during a police operation in Jowhar town (Jowhar, Middle Shabelle). The victim was armed with a pistol and refused to comply with police during a search operation.",0,1611613362,SOM 7526856,706,SOM32904,32904,"30 December 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Karan",2.0652,45.39,1,"Somali Memo",National,"On 30 December 2020, Al Shabaab militants shot and killed a government soldier (SNA) at the Bullo-Maxaay village in Mogadishu-Karan district (Karan, Banadir).",1,1618492894,SOM 7530269,706,SOM32892,32892,"29 December 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Hawl Wadaag",2.048,45.32,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 29 December 2020, Al Shabaab militants threw a hand grenade at the residence of Dayniile district commissioner near Dabka junction road in Mogadishu-Hawl Wadaag district (Hawl Wadaag, Banadir). The forces reacted with gunfire after the explosion. No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1618492904,SOM 7455522,706,SOM32887,32887,"29 December 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)","Taxi Drivers (Somalia)",7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Mudug,Gaalkacyo,,"Gaalkacyo North",6.77,47.63,1,"Shabelle Media Network",National,"On 29 December 2020, a vehicle belonging to a construction company collecting sand drove over a suspected Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) in the Laas-Farah-Gedi area near Abdullahi Yussuf airport in Gaalkacyo North town (Gaalkacyo, Mudug). One person was killed and several others injured.",1,1610409643,SOM 7454781,706,SOM32882,32882,"29 December 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Hawadle Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Civilians (Somalia)","Habar Gedir Sub-Clan Group (Somalia); Labour Group (Somalia)",7,47,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,"Belet Weyne",,Bacda,4.9793,45.5475,1,Goobjoob,National,"On 29 December 2020, a truck driver from Habar Gedir clan was killed by Hawadle clan militia in Bacda village (Belet Weyne, Hiraan). The reason behind the incident is related to clan retaliation.",1,1610409635,SOM 7455848,706,SOM32886,32886,"29 December 2020",2020,1,Protests,"Peaceful protest","Protesters (Somalia)","Women (Somalia)",6,,,0,60,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Togdheer,Burco,,Burco,9.745,45.634,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 29 December 2020, a group of women and children demonstrated in Burco town (Burco, Togdheer), demanding justice for a university student who was stabbed in Borama town. [size=no report]",0,1610409646,SOM 7455872,706,SOM32884,32884,"29 December 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Baraawe,,Baraawe,1.1132,44.0297,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 29 December 2020, Al Shabaab militants attacked a government security forces (SNA) base in Biyamalow village near Baraawe town (Baraawe, Lower Shabelle). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1610409646,SOM 7455364,706,SOM32881,32881,"29 December 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Hawadle Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Habar Gedir-Reer Aw Hassan Sub-Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,44,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,"Belet Weyne",,Bacda,4.9793,45.5475,1,"Radio Dalsan",National,"On 29 December 2020, Hawadle clan militia clashed with Habar Gedir Reer Aw Hasssan sub clan militia in the Boorweyne area in Bacda village (Belet Weyne, Hiraan). One militia were killed. The motive behind the clash is over grazing land.",1,1610409641,SOM 7455882,706,SOM32885,32885,"29 December 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,"Bulo Burto",,"Bulo Burto",3.8519,45.5651,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 29 December 2020, Al Shabaab militants attacked a government security forces (SNA) forward operation base in Bulo Burto town (Bulo Burto, Hiraan). At least five militants were killed in the clash.",5,1610409646,SOM 7529899,706,SOM32891,32891,"29 December 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Mogadishu - Daynile",2.0581,45.3003,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 29 December 2020, a remote controlled IED by Al Shabaab militants, targeting a government security forces (SNA) vehicle at Tabeelaha Weydow village neighborhood in Mogadishu-Daynile district (Daynile, Banadir), detonated. Two soldiers were injured.",0,1618492919,SOM 7455934,706,SOM32890,32890,"29 December 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bakool,"Ceel Barde",,Maarey,4.5833,43.7833,1,VOA,International,"On 29 December 2020, government security forces (SNA) conducted an operation and clashed with Al Shabaab militants in (Ban Maarey) Maarey village (Ceel Barde, Bakool). 13 militants and one SNA soldier were killed. Another SNA soldier was injured.",14,1610409647,SOM 7533795,706,SOM32893,32893,"29 December 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)","Former Government of Somalia (2017-); Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Karan",2.0652,45.39,1,VOA,International,"On 29 December 2020, a remote controlled IED by unknown group targeted a private Toyota pickup owned by a former parliamentarian member at the Qoob-Dooro garage neighborhood in Mogadishu-Karan district (Karan, Banadir). One escort soldier was killed, while two others were injured.",1,1618492926,SOM 7455724,706,SOM32883,32883,"29 December 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Baraawe,,Baraawe,1.1132,44.0297,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 29 December 2020, Al Shabaab militants attacked a government security forces (SNA) base in airport of Baraawe town (Baraawe, Lower Shabelle). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1610409645,SOM 7455730,706,SOM32888,32888,"29 December 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Gedo,Garbahaarey,,Garbahaarey,3.328,42.2199,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 29 December 2020, Al Shabaab militants launched an attack targeting a government security forces (SNA) base in Garbahaarey town (Garbahaarey, Gedo). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1610409645,SOM 7455731,706,SOM32889,32889,"29 December 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Majeerteen-Bicidyahan Sub-Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Majeerteen-Bicidyahan Sub-Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,44,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Mudug,Gaalkacyo,,Israac,6.77,47.43,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 29 December 2020, two groups of Bicidyahan sub-clan militia clashed in Israac village (Gaalkacyo, Mudug). One person was killed and another injured. The motive is related to the land dispute.",1,1610409645,SOM 7455525,706,SOM32879,32879,"28 December 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Kenya)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Afmadow,,Qoqani,0.2906,41.7128,1,"Somali Memo",National,"On 28 December 2020, Al Shabaab militants carried out hit and run attack against an AMISOM KDF forward operation base in Qoqani village (Afmadow, Lower Juba). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1610409643,SOM 7455529,706,SOM32875,32875,"28 December 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Djibouti)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,Jalalaqsi,,Jalalaqsi,3.3834,45.5969,1,"Somali Memo",National,"On 28 December 2020, an IED by Al Shabaab militants, targeting AMISOM DNDF troops in an operation near the forward operation base in Jalalaqsi town (Jalalaqsi, Hiraan), detonated, reportedly killing four soldiers in the explosions.",4,1610409643,SOM 7455531,706,SOM32871,32871,"28 December 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Ethiopia)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Gedo,Baardheere,,Bardera,2.3385,42.2843,1,"Somali Memo",National,"On 28 December 2020, Al Shabaab militants carried out hit and run attack against an AMISOM ENDF forward operation base in Bardera town (Baardheere, Gedo). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1610409643,SOM 7455800,706,SOM32876,32876,"28 December 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,Janaale,1.8,44.7,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 28 December 2020, Al Shabaab militants carried out a hit and run attack against a government security forces (SNA) checkpoint in Janaale village (Marka, Lower Shabelle). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1610409646,SOM 7455832,706,SOM32869,32869,"28 December 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Baydhaba,,Baidoa,3.1172,43.6469,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 28 December 2020, Al Shabaab militants launched a hit and run attack targeting a police station in Hanaano2 IDP camp in Baidoa town (Baydhaba, Bay). One police officer was killed and another police injured.",1,1610409646,SOM 7455833,706,SOM32870,32870,"28 December 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Civilians (Somalia)","Taxi Drivers (Somalia)",7,17,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Baydhaba,,Baidoa,3.1172,43.6469,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 28 December 2020, police forces at a checkpoint shot and killed a civilian driving a rickshaw near Bay star hotel in Howlwadag neighborhood of Baidoa town (Baydhaba, Bay). The police officer shot him after the driver refused to stop at a checkpoint.",1,1610409646,SOM 7455654,706,SOM32880,32880,"28 December 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Cadale,,Xaaji-Cali,2.9192,46.2173,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 28 December 2020, government security forces (SNA) clashed with Al Shabaab militants on foot patrol in the vicinity of Xaaji-Cali village (Cadale, Middle Shabelle). At least five militants were killed.",5,1610409644,SOM 7455658,706,SOM32872,32872,"28 December 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,"Buufow Bacaad",1.7493,44.7437,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 28 December 2020, Al Shabaab militants carried out a hit and run attack against a SNA checkpoint in Buufow Bacaad village (Marka, Lower Shabelle). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1610409644,SOM 7533798,706,SOM32878,32878,"28 December 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) National Intelligence and Security Agency",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Waaberi",2.0195,45.31,1,VOA,International,"On 28 December 2020, Al Shabaab militants shot and killed three government intelligence soldiers (NISA) at the Buundooyinka (Bridges) village neighborhood in Mogadishu-Waaberi district (Waaberi, Banadir).",3,1618492967,SOM 7455720,706,SOM32877,32877,"28 December 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-)","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,K60,1.9243,44.9231,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 28 December 2020, Al Shabaab militants attacked an AMISOM and government security forces (SNA) base in the vicinity of K60 village (Marka, Lower Shabelle). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1618492967,SOM 7454448,706,SOM32873,32873,"28 December 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Kenya)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Gedo,"Ceel Waaq",,"El Wak",2.7352,41.0177,1,Caasimada,National,"On 28 December 2020, Al Shabaab militants carried out hit and run attack against an AMISOM KDF forward operation base in El Wak town (Ceel Waaq, Gedo). Al Shabaab claimed killing one soldier.",1,1610409630,SOM 7454450,706,SOM32874,32874,"28 December 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Afmadow,,Haawina,0.27,41.25,1,Caasimada,National,"On 28 December 2020, an IED by Al Shabaab militants, targeting a civilian vehicle traveling to Dhobley from Kismayo, exploded in Haawina village (Afmadow, Lower Juba). Eight civilians were killed and two others injured.",8,1610409630,SOM 7455783,706,SOM32860,32860,"27 December 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Awdheegle,1.9833,44.8333,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 27 December 2020, Al Shabaab militants launched an attack on a government security forces (SNA) troops checkpoint in the vicinity of Awdheegle village (Afgooye, Lower Shabelle). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1610409645,SOM 7455787,706,SOM32864,32864,"27 December 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bakool,Xudur,,Hudur,4.1237,43.8915,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 27 December 2020, Al Shabaab militants launched a hit and run attack targeting a government security forces (SNA) base in Hudur town (Xudur, Bakool). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1610409645,SOM 7525677,706,SOM32865,32865,"27 December 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,11,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Mogadishu - Daynile",2.0581,45.3003,1,"Radio Dalsan",National,"On 27 December 2020, two groups of government security forces engaged in an exchange of gunfire at Ex-Control Afgoye junction road neighborhood in Mogadishu-Daynile district (Daynile, Banadir). The clash resulted after SNA soldiers traveling on two motorbikes attempted to pass the police checkpoint. At least six people, including four civilian bystanders and two police officers, were injured.",0,1618492979,SOM 7455790,706,SOM32867,32867,"27 December 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,"Qansax Dheere",,"Qansax Dheere",2.8712,43.0043,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 27 December 2020, Al Shabaab militants launched a hit and run attack targeting a government police forces (Southwest Special Police forces - SWSPF) position in Qansax Dheere town (Qansax Dheere, Bay). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1610409645,SOM 7455540,706,SOM32862,32862,"27 December 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Uganda)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Baraawe,,Embareeso,1.1808,44.0479,2,"Somali Memo",National,"On 27 December 2020, a remote controlled IED by Al Shabaab militants, targeting an AMISOM UNDF convoy passing near Embareeso village (Baraawe, Lower Shabelle), detonated. The explosions damaged the targeted water tank truck. No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1610409643,SOM 7798880,706,SOM32863,32863,"27 December 2020",2020,1,"Strategic developments","Disrupted weapons use","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Jubaland Security Force",,1,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Kismaayo,,Kismayo,-0.3603,42.5463,1,"Radio Dalsan",National,"Defusal: On 27 December 2020, Jubaland security forces defused an IED from a civilian car parked in Farjano village (Kismaayo, Lower Juba). The car belonged to a prominent businessman in the town. No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1617662604,SOM 7455922,706,SOM32861,32861,"27 December 2020",2020,1,Protests,"Excessive force against protesters","Protesters (Somalia)",,6,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,16,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,"Belet Weyne",,"Belet Weyne",4.736,45.2043,1,VOA,International,"On 27 December 2020, over a hundred local residents protested against the security operation in the town and the arrest campaign of some men including journalists and other opponents to the HirShabelle administration in Belet Weyne town (Belet Weyne, Hiraan). The police opedned fire and at least four people were injured. [size=over a hundred]",0,1610409647,SOM 7526847,706,SOM32866,32866,"27 December 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) National Intelligence and Security Agency",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Hodan,,"Mogadishu - Hodan",2.0333,45.35,1,"Somali Memo",National,"On 27 December 2020, Al Shabaab militants shot and killed a government intelligence soldier (NISA) at a checkpoint in Mogadishu-Hodan district (Hodan, Banadir).",1,1611019332,SOM 7454462,706,SOM32868,32868,"27 December 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Jubaland Security Force",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Kismaayo,,"Yoontoy Yarey",-0.1302,42.5743,1,Calamada,National,"On 27 December 2020, Al Shabaab militants carried out a hit and run attack against a Jubaland security forces checkpoint in Yoontoy Yarey village (Kismaayo, Lower Juba). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1610409631,SOM 7455515,706,SOM32849,32849,"26 December 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Puntland Police Force",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bari,Bossaso,,Galgala,10.9901,49.0568,1,"Shabelle Media Network",National,"On 26 December 2020, a remote controlled IED by Al Shabaab militants, targeting Puntland police forces passing in Galgala village (Bossaso, Bari), detonated. The explosion killed one police officer.",1,1610409643,SOM 7455776,706,SOM32853,32853,"26 December 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bakool,Xudur,,Hudur,4.1237,43.8915,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 26 December 2020, Al Shabaab militants launched a hit and run attack targeting government security forces (SNA) base in Hudur town (Xudur, Bakool). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1610409645,SOM 7579692,706,SOM32848,32848,"26 December 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Ceelasha Biyaha",2.0823,45.2102,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 26 December 2020, Al Shabaab militants carried out a hit and run attack against a government security forces (SNA) defensive base in the outskirts of Ceelasha Biyaha village (Afgooye, Lower Shabelle). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1611613361,SOM 7455803,706,SOM32852,32852,"26 December 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bakool,Xudur,,Hudur,4.1237,43.8915,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 26 December 2020, an IED by unknown gunmen detonated and hit a civilian donkey cart in Madawarabi village near Hudur town (Xudur, Bakool). The explosion killed two civilians, and one was injured. The motive behind this incident is unknown.",2,1610409646,SOM 7455822,706,SOM32859,32859,"26 December 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Qoryooley,,Qoryooley,1.7878,44.53,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 26 December 2020, Al Shabaab militants launched an attack against a government security forces (SNA) troops checkpoints at the outskirts of Qoryooley village (Qoryooley, Lower Shabelle). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1610409646,SOM 7525732,706,SOM32855,32855,"26 December 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Mogadishu - Daynile",2.0581,45.3003,1,"Radio Dalsan",National,"On 26 December 2020, Al Shabaab militants shot and killed an electoral delegate elder at the livestock market in Mogadishu-Daynile district (Daynile, Banadir). The victim was one of the delegates who selected the member's of parliament of the Somalia government.",1,1618493025,SOM 7455854,706,SOM32846,32846,"26 December 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Almada,2.2187,45.2087,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 26 December 2020, Al Shabaab militants attacked a government security forces (SNA) base in Almada village (Afgooye, Lower Shabelle). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1610409646,SOM 7454321,706,SOM32851,32851,"26 December 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Kenya)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Badhaadhe,,Hosingow,-0.1734,41.2695,1,"Al Furqaan",National,"On 26 December 2020, Al Shabaab militants attacked an AMISOM KDF troops forward operation base in Hosingow village (Kismaayo, Lower Juba). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1618493025,SOM 7454322,706,SOM32854,32854,"26 December 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Uganda)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,Janaale,1.8,44.7,2,"Al Furqaan",National,"On 26 December 2020, Al Shabaab militants attacked an AMISOM UNDF troops defensive base in the vicinity of Janaale village (Marka, Lower Shabelle). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1610409628,SOM 7454323,706,SOM32847,32847,"26 December 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Jubaland Security Force",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Kismaayo,,Bar-Sanguun,-0.4876,42.1839,1,"Al Furqaan",National,"On 26 December 2020, Al Shabaab militants carried out a hit and run attack against a Jubaland security forces base in Bar-Sanguun village (Kismaayo, Lower Juba). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1610409628,SOM 7455383,706,SOM32850,32850,"26 December 2020",2020,1,Protests,"Excessive force against protesters","Protesters (Somalia)",,6,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Puntland Police Force",,1,16,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Nugaal,Garoowe,,Garowe,8.4064,48.4819,1,"Radio Kulmiye",National,"On 26 December 2020, over a hundred local residents staged protest against the rising inflation and condemned business owners who did not accept Somali shillings. The protesters marched towards the presidential palace in Garowe town (Garoowe, Nugaal). The police fired several times to disperse the protesters, two persons were wounded. [size=over a hundred]",0,1610409642,SOM 7526827,706,SOM32858,32858,"26 December 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Heliwa",2.0844,45.39,1,"Somali Memo",National,"On 26 December 2020, Al Shabaab militants armed with pistols shot and killed an electoral delegate elder at Cali Turcaye sector of the livestock market in Mogadishu-Heliwa district (Heliwa, Banadir). The victim was one of the delegates who selected the member's of parliament of the Somalia government.",1,1618493034,SOM 7529901,706,SOM32856,32856,"26 December 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Mogadishu - Daynile",2.0581,45.3003,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 26 December 2020, suspected Al Shabaab militants threw a hand grenade at a government security forces checkpoint at the Tabelaha Sheikh Ibrahim village neighborhood in Mogadishu-Daynile district (Daynile, Banadir). The forces reacted with gunfire after the explosion, at least one civilian bystander was injured. No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1618493035,SOM 7531190,706,SOM32857,32857,"26 December 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) National Intelligence and Security Agency",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Heliwa",2.0844,45.39,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 26 December 2020, Al Shabaab militants shot and killed a government soldier (NISA) at the Livestock Market neighborhood in Mogadishu-Heliwa district (Heliwa, Banadir).",1,1618493035,SOM 7454468,706,SOM32841,32841,"25 December 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Uganda)","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,"Bulo Mareer",1.6298,44.5196,1,Calamada,National,"On 25 December 2020, Al Shabaab militants attacked an AMISOM UNDF and government security forces (SNA) defensive base at Bulo Mareer village (Marka, Lower Shabelle). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1610409631,SOM 7455878,706,SOM32843,32843,"25 December 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Shelling/artillery/missile attack","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Puntland Dervish Force",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bari,Bossaso,,Galgala,10.9901,49.0568,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 25 December 2020, Al Shabaab militants fired two mortar shells targeting Puntland Dervish forces base in Galgala village (Bossaso, Bari). The mortar landed in a vacant space. No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1610409646,SOM 7745671,706,SOM32844,32844,"25 December 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Government regains territory","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Gedo,Garbahaarey,,Qalwo,3.3717,42.3028,1,"Radio Dalsan",National,"On 25 December 2020, government security forces (SNA) clashed with Al Shabaab militants and retook Qalwo village near Garbahaarey town (Garbahaarey, Gedo). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1615847073,SOM 7455389,706,SOM32842,32842,"25 December 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Gedo,Garbahaarey,,"Ceel Cadde",3.0359,41.8674,1,"Radio Kulmiye",National,"On 25 December 2020, Al Shabaab militants shot and killed a civilian in a public square in Ceel Cadde village (Garbahaarey, Gedo). They accused the man of witchcraft which they said Islam does not allow.",1,1610409642,SOM 7455391,706,SOM32845,32845,"25 December 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Ethiopia)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bakool,Waajid,,Waajid,3.8096,43.2463,1,"Radio Kulmiye",National,"On 25 December 2020, Al Shabaab militants carried out hit and run attack against an AMISOM ENDF troops base in Waajid town (Waajid, Bakool). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1610409642,SOM 7455755,706,SOM32836,32836,"24 December 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Ethiopia)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bakool,Xudur,,Hudur,4.1237,43.8915,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 24 December 2020, Al Shabaab militants launched an attack targeting an AMISOM ENDF base in Hudur town (Xudur, Bakool). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1610409645,SOM 7455758,706,SOM32835,32835,"24 December 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Leelkayse Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Puntland Police Force",,1,14,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Mudug,Gaalkacyo,,Garsoor,6.7662,47.4279,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 24 December 2020, Leelkayse clan militia clashed with Puntland police forces on a foot patrol in Garsoor village (Gaalkacyo, Mudug). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1610409645,SOM 7579693,706,SOM32834,32834,"24 December 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Uganda)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Ceelasha Biyaha",2.0823,45.2102,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 24 December 2020, Al Shabaab militants engaged in an exchange of heavy gunfire with AMISOM UNDF troops in Arbacow village near Ceelasha Biyaha village (Afgooye, Lower Shabelle). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1611613361,SOM 7533364,706,SOM32839,32839,"24 December 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence",Grenade,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Karan",2.0652,45.39,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 24 December 2020, suspected Al Shabaab militants threw a hand grenade at the police guarding the Nageeye sector in Mogadishu-Karan district (Karan, Banadir). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1618493076,SOM 7710299,706,SOM32840,32840,"24 December 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Air/drone strike","Military Forces of the United States (2017-2021)","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",8,"Al Shabaab",,2,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Juba",Saakow,,Saakow,1.6394,42.4522,2,AFRICOM,Regional,"On 24 December 2020, US forces in coordination with government security forces (SNA) conducted an airstrike targeting an Al Shabaab militant compound in the vicinity of Saakow town (Saakow, Middle Juba). The radio station operating at the compound was destroyed. No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1614039923,SOM 7526825,706,SOM32837,32837,"24 December 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Mogadishu - Dharkenley",2.0095,45.25,1,"Somali Memo",National,"On 24 December 2020, Al Shabaab militants shot and killed a government soldier (on duty) in Mogadishu-Dharkenley district (Dharkenley, Banadir). The militants claimed the officer was working for the UN.",1,1618493091,SOM 7525816,706,SOM32838,32838,"24 December 2020",2020,1,Protests,"Protest with intervention","Protesters (Somalia)",,6,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,16,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Hodan,,"Mogadishu - Hodan",2.0333,45.35,1,"Radio Kulmiye",National,"On 24 December 2020, over a hundred people took to the streets and protested against the delayed and new elections schedules in Mogadishu-Hodan district (Hodan, Banadir). The police officers dispersed the protesters. [size=over a hundred]",0,1611019305,SOM 7454470,706,SOM32827,32827,"23 December 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Uganda)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,K60,1.9243,44.9231,1,Calamada,National,"On 23 December 2020, Al Shabaab militants attacked an AMISOM UNDF troops forward operation base in K60 village (Marka, Lower Shabelle). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1618493118,SOM 7454471,706,SOM32826,32826,"23 December 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Uganda)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,Janaale,1.8,44.7,1,Calamada,National,"On 23 December 2020, Al Shabaab militants attacked an AMISOM UNDF troops forward operation base in Janaale village (Marka, Lower Shabelle). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1610409631,SOM 7454478,706,SOM32832,32832,"23 December 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Kenya)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Afmadow,,Tabta,0.3046,41.4394,1,Calamada,National,"On 23 December 2020, Al shabaab militants launched an attack targeting an AMISOM KDF troops base in Tabta village (Afmadow, Lower Juba). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1610409631,SOM 7455784,706,SOM32821,32821,"23 December 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Hawadle-Agoon Sub-Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Habar Gedir-Ayr Sub-Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,44,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,"Belet Weyne",,Bacad,4.67,45.22,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 23 December 2020, Hawadle Agoon sub clan clashed with Habar Gedir Ayr sub clan in Bacad village (Belet Weyne, Hiraan). One person was killed. The clash is related to a clan retaliation over grazing lands in the area.",1,1610409645,SOM 7455537,706,SOM32823,32823,"23 December 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Burundi)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Jowhar,,Burane,2.8,45.55,2,"Somali Memo",National,"On 23 December 2020, an IED by Al Shabaab militants detonated, targeting AMISOM BNDF troops moving between Jowhar towards Burane village (Jowhar, Middle Shabelle). One soldier was killed.",1,1610409643,SOM 7455549,706,SOM32825,32825,"23 December 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Ethiopia)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,"Bulo Burto",,Halgan,4.2117,45.5625,1,"Somali Memo",National,"On 23 December 2020, Al Shabaab militants carried out hit and run attack against an AMISOM ENDF troops forward operation in Halgan village (Bulo Burto, Hiraan). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1610409643,SOM 7525698,706,SOM32830,32830,"23 December 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,11,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Karan",2.0652,45.39,1,"Radio Dalsan",National,"On 23 December 2020, government security forces (SNA) attacked the Karan police station in Mogadishu-Karan district (Karan, Banadir). At least three police officers were killed and the motive of the attack is unknown.",3,1618493130,SOM 7455842,706,SOM32824,32824,"23 December 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Balcad,,Gololey,2.4492,45.3542,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 23 December 2020, a remote controlled IED by Al Shabaab militants, targeting an AMISOM convoy traveling near Gololey village (Balcad, Middle Shabelle), detonated. Al Shabaab claimed killed two AMISOM soldiers.",2,1610409646,SOM 7455851,706,SOM32820,32820,"23 December 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Shelling/artillery/missile attack","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Puntland Dervish Force",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bari,Iskushuban,,Af-Urur,10.07,50.18,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 23 December 2020, Al Shabaab militants fired two mortar shells targeting Puntland Dervish forces base in Af-Urur village (Iskushuban, Bari). The mortar landed in an open space. No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1610409646,SOM 7454318,706,SOM32822,32822,"23 December 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Ethiopia)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Gedo,Baardheere,,Bardera,2.3385,42.2843,1,"Al Furqaan",National,"On 23 December 2020, Al Shabaab militants carried out hit and run attack against an AMISOM ENDF troops forward operation in Bardera town (Baardheere, Gedo). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1610409628,SOM 7455865,706,SOM32829,32829,"23 December 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Habar Gedir-Ayr Sub-Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,14,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,"Belet Weyne",,Matabaan,5.1994,45.5252,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 23 December 2020, government special police forces (Har Macad) clashed with Ayr sub clan militia in the vicinity of Matabaan village (Belet Weyne, Hiraan). The militias manned this checkpoint to collect illegal taxation from commercial vehicles moving on the MSR from northern ports in Bossaso, Berbera to southern parts of Somalia and back. No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1610409646,SOM 7455362,706,SOM32828,32828,"23 December 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Gedo,Luuq,,Luuq,3.8,42.5446,2,"Radio Dalsan",National,"On 23 December 2020, unidentified gunmen shot and killed a civilian in Garbooley village near Luuq town (Luuq, Gedo). The motive of the killing is unknown.",1,1610409641,SOM 7455373,706,SOM32833,32833,"23 December 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Hawadle Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Hawadle Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,44,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Balcad,,Warshiikh,2.2983,45.798,2,"Radio Dalsan",National,"On 23 December 2020, two groups of Hawadle clan militia clashed in the vicinity of the Clogwyn village near Warshiikh town (Balcad, Middle Shabelle). At least three people were killed. The clash was related to land dispute.",3,1610409641,SOM 7525784,706,SOM32831,32831,"23 December 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,11,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Wadajir",2.0462,45.3341,1,"Radio Kulmiye",National,"On 23 December 2020, two groups of government security forces organized by clan-lines escorting a khaat transport from Kenya clashed with the anti-khaat police forces at Al-Jazeera village neighborhood in Mogadishu-Wadajir district (Wadajir, Banadir). At least three people were killed and five others injured including civilian bystanders.",3,1618493146,SOM 7455746,706,SOM32811,32811,"22 December 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,"Bulo Mareer",1.6298,44.5196,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 22 December 2020, Al Shabaab militants attacked a government security forces (SNA) defensive base in Bulo Mareer village (Marka, Lower Shabelle). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1610409645,SOM 7454476,706,SOM32819,32819,"22 December 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Jubaland Security Force",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Kismaayo,,"Yoontoy Yarey",-0.1302,42.5743,1,Calamada,National,"On 22 December 2020, Al Shabaab militants carried out hit and run attack against a Jubaland security forces base in Yoontoy Yarey village (Kismaayo, Lower Juba). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1610409631,SOM 7455819,706,SOM32813,32813,"22 December 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Puntland Security Force","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Puntland Police Force",1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bari,Bossaso,,Galgala,10.9901,49.0568,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 22 December 2020, Al Shabaab militants attacked Puntland security forces and Puntland police forces in Galgala (Bossaso, Bari). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1610409646,SOM 7454316,706,SOM32818,32818,"22 December 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Kenya)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Afmadow,,Qoqani,0.2906,41.7128,1,"Al Furqaan",National,"On 22 December 2020, Al Shabaab militants attacked an AMISOM KDF troops forward operation base in Qoqani village (Afmadow, Lower Juba). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1610409628,SOM 7454320,706,SOM32809,32809,"22 December 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Kenya)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Kismaayo,,"Abdale Birole",-0.4906,42.1969,1,"Al Furqaan",National,"On 22 December 2020, Al Shabaab militants attacked an AMISOM KDF troops forward operation base in Abdale Birole village (Kismaayo, Lower Juba). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1610409628,SOM 7455655,706,SOM32814,32814,"22 December 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Jowhar,,Miir-Taqwo,3.1034,45.8515,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 22 December 2020, Al Shabaab militants attacked an AMISOM forward operation base in Miir-Taqwo village (Cadale, Middle Shabelle). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1610409644,SOM 7455666,706,SOM32812,32812,"22 December 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,"Buufow Bacaad",1.7493,44.7437,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 22 December 2020, Al Shabaab militants carried out a hit and run attack against a government security forces (SNA) checkpoint in Buufow Bacaad village (Marka, Lower Shabelle). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1610409644,SOM 7455694,706,SOM32810,32810,"22 December 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Bariirre,2.0476,44.8975,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 22 December 2020, Al Shabaab militants attacked a government security forces (SNA) base at the outskirts of Bariirre village (Afgooye, Lower Shabelle). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1610409645,SOM 7529422,706,SOM32816,32816,"22 December 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Mogadishu - Dharkenley",2.0095,45.25,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 22 December 2020, Al Shabaab militants threw a hand grenade at government security forces (SNA) on foot patrol near Tabelaha Weydow village neighborhood in Mogadishu-Dharkenley district (Dharkenley, Banadir). The forces reacted with gunfire after the explosion. No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1618493180,SOM 7529952,706,SOM32817,32817,"22 December 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Hodan,,"Mogadishu - Hodan",2.0333,45.35,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 22 December 2020, an IED by an unknown group attached to a private luxury vehicle parked on the roadside detonated near Somali Sudanese specialized hospital neighborhood Mogadishu-Hodan district (Hodan, Banadir). The targeted person survived. One civilian bystander had minor injuries from the blast.",0,1611019341,SOM 7520227,706,SOM32815,32815,"22 December 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence",Grenade,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Mogadishu - Daynile",2.0581,45.3003,1,"Al Furqaan",National,"On 22 December 2020, suspected Al Shabaab militants threw a hand grenade at a police checkpoint in Ex. control Afgooye junction road neighborhood in Mogadishu-Daynile district (Daynile, Banadir). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1618493183,SOM 7455517,706,SOM32800,32800,"21 December 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Shelling/artillery/missile attack","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Military Forces of Kenya (2013-)",,8,18,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Gedo,"Belet Xaawo",,"Belet Xaawo",3.7807,41.8943,1,"Shabelle Media Network",National,"On 21 December 2020, government security forces fired several anti-aircraft missiles at a Kenya defense forces plane that entered Somali airspace forcing the plane to turn back into Kenyan airspace in Belet Xaawo town (Belet Xaawo, Gedo).",0,1610409643,SOM 7455527,706,SOM32799,32799,"21 December 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Djibouti)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,"Belet Weyne",,"Belet Weyne",4.736,45.2043,1,"Somali Memo",National,"On 21 December 2020, Al Shabaab militants launched an attack targeting an AMISOM DNDF troops forward operation base in Belet Weyne town (Belet Weyne, Hiraan). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1610409643,SOM 7455538,706,SOM32797,32797,"21 December 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle","Adan Yabaal",,"Adan Yabaal",3.5484,46.5459,1,"Somali Memo",National,"On 21 December 2020, Al Shabaab militants publicly cut the right hand off a civilian as a punishment for theft of 2600 Somali shillings, about 1 USD in Adan Yabaal town (Adan Yabaal, Middle Shabelle). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1610409643,SOM 7455847,706,SOM32803,32803,"21 December 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,Janaale,1.8,44.7,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 21 December 2020, Al Shabaab militants carried out hit and run attack against a government security forces (SNA) checkpoint in Janaale village (Marka, Lower Shabelle). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1610409646,SOM 7578490,706,SOM32804,32804,"21 December 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)","Government of Somalia (2017-)",7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Jowhar,,Jowhar,2.7797,45.5042,1,"Radio Kulmiye",National,"On 21 December 2020, an IED by an unknown group targeting the MP of Hirshabelle state detonated near IMC Hospital, in Kulmis village in Jowhar town (Jowhar, Middle Shabelle). The MP and his Security guard was seriously injured. All injured were taken into the Regional Hospital in Jowhar town for medical treatment.",0,1611613350,SOM 7455378,706,SOM32806,32806,"21 December 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Kurtunwaarey,,Kurtunwaarey,1.6104,44.3329,1,"Radio Dalsan",National,"On 21 December 2020, Al Shabaab militants shot and killed a civilian accused of killing another civilian in Kurtunwaarey village (Kurtunwaarey, Lower Shabelle).",1,1610409642,SOM 7455652,706,SOM32801,32801,"21 December 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence",Grenade,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Puntland Police Force",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bari,Bossaso,,Bosaso,11.2842,49.1816,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 21 December 2020, unidentified gunmen threw a hand grenade targeting a Puntland police checkpoint exploded in Bosaso town (Bossaso, Bari). The grenade landed vacant municipality area. No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1610409644,SOM 7533497,706,SOM32807,32807,"21 December 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Yaqshid",2.0678,45.35,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 21 December 2020, Al Shabaab militants threw a hand grenade targeting a police checkpoint at Arafat village neighborhood in Mogadishu-Yaqshid district (Yaqshid, Banadir). The police officers reacted with gunfire to suspected directions after the blast. No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1618493213,SOM 7799231,706,SOM32805,32805,"21 December 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Jubaland Security Force",,1,"Civilians (Somalia)","Labour Group (Somalia)",7,17,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Kismaayo,,Kismayo,-0.3603,42.5463,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 21 December 2020, Jubaland security soldiers shot and killed a businessman at the Shabalala village of Kismayo town (Kismaayo, Lower Juba). The reason behind this incident remains unknown at the time of reporting.",1,1617662604,SOM 7577295,706,SOM32802,32802,"21 December 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Uganda)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Ceelasha Biyaha",2.0823,45.2102,2,Calamada,National,"On 21 December 2020, Al Shabaab militants attacked an AMISOM UNDF troops base at Arbacow village near Ceelasha Biyaha village (Afgooye, Lower Shabelle). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1611613346,SOM 7455722,706,SOM32798,32798,"21 December 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Jubaland Security Force",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Kismaayo,,Bar-Sanguun,-0.4876,42.1839,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 21 December 2020, Jubaland security forces shot and killed one Al Shabaab militant along the road between Wirkov and Bar-Sanguun village (Kismaayo, Lower Juba) during an altercation between the forces and militants. The militants were carrying hand grenades and an unknown type of IED's with them while moving on foot.",1,1610409645,SOM 7454451,706,SOM32808,32808,"21 December 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) National Intelligence and Security Agency",,1,11,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,Rusio,1.7186,44.7781,1,Caasimada,National,"On 21 December 2020, two groups of government security forces engaged in an exchange of heavy gunfire at Rusio village (Marka, Lower Shabelle). SNA forces opened fire into a Toyota battlewagon vehicle carrying NISA soldiers, two soldiers were killed and five others injured.",2,1610409630,SOM 7455839,706,SOM32793,32793,"20 December 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Baydhaba,,Baidoa,3.1172,43.6469,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 20 December 2020, unidentified gunmen threw a hand grenade targeting police checkpoint in 30 street near bridge Horseed neighborhood in Baidoa town (Baydhaba, Bay). The hand grenade landed near the police position, the forces opened fire after the explosion. No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1610409646,SOM 7455375,706,SOM32794,32794,"20 December 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence",Grenade,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Gedo,Baardheere,,Bardera,2.3385,42.2843,1,"Radio Dalsan",National,"On 20 December 2020, unidentified gunmen threw a hand grenade, targeting government security forces (SNA), at a teashop in Bardera town (Baardheere, Gedo). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1610409642,SOM 7455397,706,SOM32795,32795,"20 December 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Ethiopia)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,"Bulo Burto",,Halgan,4.2117,45.5625,1,"Radio Kulmiye",National,"On 20 December 2020, Al Shabaab militants carried out a hit and run attack against an AMISOM ENDF troops forward operation base in Halgan village (Bulo Burto, Hiraan). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1610409642,SOM 7529903,706,SOM32796,32796,"20 December 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Mogadishu - Daynile",2.0581,45.3003,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 20 December 2020, unidentified gunmen shot and injured a government officer (off duty) while busy shopping at Tabelaha-Weydow village in Mogadishu-Daynile district (Daynile, Banadir). The perpetrators managed to escape from the scene.",0,1618493248,SOM 7455687,706,SOM32792,32792,"20 December 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Awdheegle,1.9833,44.8333,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 20 December 2020, Al Shabaab militants launched an attack against a government security forces (SNA) checkpoint in the outskirts of Awdheegle village (Afgooye, Lower Shabelle). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1610409645,SOM 7455521,706,SOM32787,32787,"19 December 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Macawiisley Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,34,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,"Belet Weyne",,"Belet Weyne",4.736,45.2043,1,"Shabelle Media Network",National,"On 19 December 2020, an IED by an unknown group, targeting Macawiisley clan militia in a tea shop in Belet Weyne town (Belet Weyne, Hiraan) detonated. One person was killed in the blast.",1,1610409643,SOM 7455858,706,SOM32786,32786,"19 December 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Awdheegle,1.9833,44.8333,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 19 December 2020, Al Shabaab militants launched an attack against a government security forces (SNA) checkpoint in the outskirts of Awdheegle village (Afgooye, Lower Shabelle). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1610409646,SOM 7529858,706,SOM32791,32791,"19 December 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Civilians (Somalia)","Taxi Drivers (Somalia)",7,17,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Wardhigley",2.0549,45.33,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 19 December 2020, a government soldier shot and injured a civilian riding a motorcycle (Tuk-tuk) at the Ali-Kamiin junction road neighborhood in Mogadishu-Wardhigley district (Wardhigley, Banadir). The motive for the shooting is unknown.",0,1618493286,SOM 7525810,706,SOM32790,32790,"19 December 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,11,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Karan",2.0652,45.39,1,"Radio Kulmiye",National,"On 19 December 2020, two groups government security forces (both military) clashed in Mirinaayo millage in Mogadishu-Karan district (Karan, Banadir). At least ten people were killed. The motive of the clash reportedly due to a land dispute between the commanders.",10,1618493293,SOM 7455715,706,SOM32788,32788,"19 December 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians","Abduction/forced disappearance","Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Women (Somalia)",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Jowhar,,"Biyo Cadde",2.9362,45.792,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 19 December 2020, Al Shabaab militants abducted a girl from Biyo Cadde village (Jowhar, Middle Shabelle). The girl was taken to Califoldheer for forced marriage.",0,1610409645,SOM 7454454,706,SOM32789,32789,"19 December 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Jamaame,,Jamaame,0.0692,42.7382,2,Caasimada,National,"On 19 December 2020, government security forces (Danab) conducted an operation and destroyed Al Shabaab militants checkpoints near Jamaame town (Jamaame, Lower Juba). At least 16 militants were killed including three top militants.",16,1610409630,SOM 7455888,706,SOM32785,32785,"18 December 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians","Abduction/forced disappearance","Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Taxi Drivers (Somalia)",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bakool,Xudur,,Hudur,4.1237,43.8915,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 18 December 2020, Al Shabaab militants abducted three civilians, along with their rickshaws, on the road between Elberde and Hudur (Xudur, Bakool) and took them to Garas Weyne village. The abductees were transporting Khaat to Hudur town.",0,1610409646,SOM 7455916,706,SOM32784,32784,"18 December 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Suicide bomb","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)","Civilians (Somalia)",1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Mudug,Gaalkacyo,,Gaalkacyo,6.7697,47.4308,1,VOA,International,"On 18 December 2020, a suspected Al Shabaab suicide bomber, targeting government soldiers and civilians near Abdullahi Ciise stadium during an event to welcome the Somalia prime minister in Gaalkacyo town (Gaalkacyo, Mudug) blew himself up. At least 22 people were killed including civilians, soldiers and the suicide bomber.",22,1610409647,SOM 7454469,706,SOM32780,32780,"17 December 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Uganda)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,Janaale,1.8,44.7,1,Calamada,National,"On 17 December 2020, Al Shabaab militants launched a hit and run attack against an AMISOM UDF troops base in Janaale town (Marka, Lower Shabelle). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1610409631,SOM 7454473,706,SOM32783,32783,"17 December 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,Shalaambood,1.7087,44.6961,2,Calamada,National,"On 17 December 2020, Al Shabaab militants ambushed a government security forces (SNA) troops convoy passing between K60 and Shalaambood village (Marka, Lower Shabelle). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1610409631,SOM 7579929,706,SOM32781,32781,"17 December 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Jowhar,,Jowhar,2.7797,45.5042,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 17 December 2020, an IED by Al Shabaab militants, targeting a Hirshabelle police checkpoint, detonated in the livestock market in Jowhar town (Jowhar, Middle Shabelle). All injured were taken into the regional hospital in Jowhar town for medical treatment.",0,1611613362,SOM 7455861,706,SOM32779,32779,"17 December 2020",2020,1,"Strategic developments","Looting/property destruction","Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Taxi Drivers (Somalia)",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bakool,Xudur,,Hudur,4.1237,43.8915,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","Property destruction: On 17 December 2020, Al Shabaab militants burned one truck near Cosgaab village in the vicinity of Hudur town (Xudur, Bakool). The truck was full of supplies and was heading towards Hudur town and moving without SNA escort. The driver and his assistant managed to escape.",0,1610409646,SOM 7797701,706,SOM32782,32782,"17 December 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Jubaland Security Force",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Kismaayo,,Kismayo,-0.3603,42.5463,1,Calamada,National,"On 17 December 2020, Al Shabaab militants threw a hand grenade at Jubaland security forces soldiers at a checkpoint in Kismayo town (Kismaayo, Lower Juba). The soldiers opened fire towards the direction of the attack. No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1617662601,SOM 7455536,706,SOM32772,32772,"16 December 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Burundi)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Jowhar,,"Biyo Cadde",2.9362,45.792,1,"Somali Memo",National,"On 16 December 2020, Al Shabaab militants launched an attack targeting an AMISOM BNDF forward operation base in Biyo Cadde village (Jowhar, Middle Shabelle), reportedly killing six soldiers.",6,1610409643,SOM 7455541,706,SOM32775,32775,"16 December 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Kenya)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Badhaadhe,,Koday,-1.0351,41.9748,1,"Somali Memo",National,"On 16 December 2020, Al Shabaab militants launched an attack against an AMISOM KDF troops forward operation base in Koday village (Badhaadhe, Lower Juba). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1610409643,SOM 7455547,706,SOM32776,32776,"16 December 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Kenya)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Badhaadhe,,Kolbiyow,-1.1369,41.2174,1,"Somali Memo",National,"On 16 December 2020, Al Shabaab militants launched an attack against an AMISOM KDF troops forward operation base in Kolbiyow village (Badhaadhe, Lower Juba). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1610409643,SOM 7533375,706,SOM32778,32778,"16 December 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Yaqshid",2.0678,45.35,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 16 December 2020, suspected Al Shabaab militants threw a hand grenade in the Arafat village neighborhood in Mogadishu-Yaqshid district (Yaqshid, Banadir). Police officers reacted with gunfire to suspected directions after the blast. No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1618493408,SOM 7455866,706,SOM32777,32777,"16 December 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Qoryooley,,Mashalaay,1.7407,44.5986,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 16 December 2020, Al Shabaab militants attacked a government security forces (SNA) checkpoint at Mashalaay village (Qoryooley, Lower Shabelle). At least two soldiers were injured.",0,1610409646,SOM 7455881,706,SOM32774,32774,"16 December 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) National Intelligence and Security Agency",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Cabdow Dibile",2.0864,45.0711,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 16 December 2020, suspected Al Shabaab militants ambushed two government NISA soldiers riding a motorbike in the vicinity of Cabdow Dibile village (Afgooye, Lower Shabelle). One soldier was killed and another one injured.",1,1610409646,SOM 7455889,706,SOM32773,32773,"16 December 2020",2020,1,Protests,"Peaceful protest","Protesters (Somalia)","Women (Somalia)",6,,,0,60,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Togdheer,Buuhoodle,,Buuhoodle,8.2516,46.3157,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 16 December 2020, local residents comprising mainly of women and children protested against the Somaliland voter registration process in Buuhoodle town (Buuhoodle, Togdheer). [size=no report]",0,1610409646,SOM 7525657,706,SOM32771,32771,"15 December 2020",2020,1,Riots,"Violent demonstration","Rioters (Somalia)",,5,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,15,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Yaqshid",2.0678,45.35,1,"Radio Dalsan",National,"On 15 December 2020, over a hundred anti-government demonstrators clashed with police forces at the Fagah junction road in Mogadishu-Yaqshid district (Yaqshid, Banadir). The demonstrators closed main roads with burning tires, At least five people have been killed and eight others were injured. [size=over a hundred]",5,1618493438,SOM 7455812,706,SOM32767,32767,"15 December 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Diinsoor,,Diinsoor,2.4074,42.9766,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 15 December 2020, Al Shabaab militants launched a hit and run targeting a government security forces (SNA) base in Diinsoor town (Diinsoor, Bay). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1610409646,SOM 7455828,706,SOM32765,32765,"15 December 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Cumar Beerre",2.1989,45.0548,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 15 December 2020, Al Shabaab militants attacked a government security forces (SNA) checkpoint in the vicinity of Cumar Beerre village (Afgooye, Lower Shabelle). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1610409646,SOM 7455869,706,SOM32764,32764,"15 December 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Djibouti)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,"Belet Weyne",,"Belet Weyne",4.736,45.2043,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 15 December 2020, Al Shabaab militants fired five mortar rounds, targeting an AMISOM DNDF forward operation base in Qorhasan village near Belet Weyne town (Belet Weyne, Hiraan). The mortars hit an open ground. DNDF responded using artillery to the attackers direction. No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1610409646,SOM 7525785,706,SOM32768,32768,"15 December 2020",2020,1,Protests,"Protest with intervention","Protesters (Somalia)",,6,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,16,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Abdiaziz",2.0405,45.36,1,"Radio Kulmiye",National,"On 15 December 2020, over a hundred people protested over the closed roads in Mogadishu. The protesters demanded the re-opening of the main roads in Mogadishu-Abdiaziz district (Abdiaziz, Banadir). The district police dispersed the protesters. [size=over a hundred]",0,1618493459,SOM 7525796,706,SOM32770,32770,"15 December 2020",2020,1,Protests,"Protest with intervention","Protesters (Somalia)",,6,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,16,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Karan",2.0652,45.39,1,"Radio Kulmiye",National,"On 15 December 2020, over a hundred people protested over the closed roads in Mogadishu. The protesters demanded the re-opening of the main roads in Mogadishu-Karan district (Karan, Banadir). The district police dispersed the protesters. [size=over a hundred]",0,1618493462,SOM 7528155,706,SOM32769,32769,"15 December 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Heliwa",2.0844,45.39,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 15 December 2020, Al Shabaab militants threw a hand grenade at a government soldier's (SNA) residence in the livestock market village neighborhood in Mogadishu-Heliwa district (Heliwa, Banadir). The security guards reacted with gunfire after the explosion. No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1618493472,SOM 7455725,706,SOM32763,32763,"15 December 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence",Grenade,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Baydhaba,,Baidoa,3.1172,43.6469,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 15 December 2020, suspected Al Shabaab militants threw a hand grenade at a police post in the wadajir neighborhood in Baidoa town (Baydhaba, Bay). The hand grenade landed and exploded in an open space. No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1610409645,SOM 7454452,706,SOM32766,32766,"15 December 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,11,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Galgaduud,Dhuusamarreeb,,Dhuusamarreeb,5.5376,46.3867,1,Caasimada,National,"On 15 December 2020, two groups of government security forces (both military) clashed in Dhuusamarreeb town (Dhuusamarreeb, Galgaduud). Three soldiers were killed, the motive of the clash is unknown.",3,1610409630,SOM 7455764,706,SOM32758,32758,"14 December 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,11,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Galgaduud,Dhuusamarreeb,,Dhuusamarreeb,5.5376,46.3867,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 14 December 2020, two different police units unknowingly patrolling at night clashed in Dhuusamarreeb town (Dhuusamarreeb, Galgaduud). The issue was over confusion with a hostile group, as either side was not informed about the presence of the other police unit in the area. No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1610409645,SOM 7454780,706,SOM32759,32759,"14 December 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Juba",Jilib,,Jilib,0.4833,42.7666,2,Goobjoob,National,"On 14 December 2020, government security forces conducted an operation and clashed with Al Shabaab militants at a checkpoint in the vicinity of Jilib town (Jilib, Middle Juba). Two militants were killed.",2,1610409635,SOM 7525725,706,SOM32762,32762,"14 December 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Karan",2.0652,45.39,1,"Radio Dalsan",National,"On 14 December 2020, a remote controlled IED by Al Shabaab militants, targeting an AMISOM troops convoy moving near Turkish mosque at Fagax junction in Mogadishu-Karan district (Karan, Banadir) detonated. Five people were killed, including civilians, and nine others injured.",5,1618493495,SOM 7528810,706,SOM32761,32761,"14 December 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Mogadishu - Daynile",2.0581,45.3003,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 14 December 2020, Al Shabaab militants shot and killed a government soldier (off-duty) who was busy shopping at Tabeelaha-Weydow village in Mogadishu-Daynile district (Daynile, Banadir).",1,1618493499,SOM 7454317,706,SOM32757,32757,"14 December 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,"Bulo Burto",,"Bulo Burto",3.8519,45.5651,1,"Al Furqaan",National,"On 14 December 2020, Al Shabaab militants carried a hit and run attack against a government security forces (SNA) checkpoint in Bulo Burto town (Bulo Burto, Hiraan). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1610409628,SOM 7455400,706,SOM32760,32760,"14 December 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Habar Gedir-Ayr Sub-Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Hawadle-Agoon Sub-Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,44,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,"Belet Weyne",,Matabaan,5.1994,45.5252,2,"Radio Kulmiye",National,"On 14 December 2020, an armed Habar Gedir Ayr sub clan militia clashed with Hawadle Agoon sub clan militia in Geel-Kudal village near Matabaan town (Belet Weyne, Hiraan). The clash is related to retaliation between the two clans over grazing lands. No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1610409642,SOM 7455718,706,SOM32756,32756,"14 December 2020",2020,1,"Strategic developments","Change to group/activity","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Jubaland Security Force",,1,,,0,10,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Gedo,"Belet Xaawo",,"Belet Xaawo",3.7807,41.8943,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","Movement of forces: On 14 December 2020, around 120 Jubaland security soldiers, after completing their training in Dhobley, traveled by road towards Mandera county in Kenya to join Jubaland security forces loyal to ex-Minister of Security of Jubaland in the vicinity of Belet Xaawo town (Belet Xaawo, Gedo).",0,1610409645,SOM 7532820,706,SOM32755,32755,"13 December 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Mogadishu - Daynile",2.0581,45.3003,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 13 December 2020, Al Shabaab militants threw a hand grenade at a government security forces (SNA) checkpoint at Garasbaley village neighborhood in Mogadishu-Daynile district (Daynile, Banadir). The soldiers reacted with gunfire. No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1618493536,SOM 7455802,706,SOM32754,32754,"13 December 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Shelling/artillery/missile attack","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Burundi)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Jowhar,,Miir-Taqwo,3.1034,45.8515,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 13 December 2020, Al Shabaab militants fired mortar rounds shells at an AMISOM Burundi forward operation base in Miir-Taqwo village (Jowhar, Middle Shabelle). The group fired mortar rounds at the base the previous day (coded separately) as well. Five soldiers were injured.",0,1610409646,SOM 7455849,706,SOM32750,32750,"13 December 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Baraawe,,Embareeso,1.1808,44.0479,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 13 December 2020, Al Shabaab militants attacked a government security forces (SNA) defensive base in Embareeso village (Baraawe, Lower Shabelle). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1610409646,SOM 7455374,706,SOM32749,32749,"13 December 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bakool,Waajid,,Duuray,3.7549,43.2183,2,"Radio Dalsan",National,"On 13 December 2020, government security forces (SNA) conducted an operation against an Al Shabaab militants base between Kurta Arbasale village and Duuray village (Waajid, Bakool). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1610409641,SOM 7455665,706,SOM32753,32753,"13 December 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,Janaale,1.8,44.7,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 13 December 2020, Al Shabaab militants attacked a government security forces (SNA) defensive base in the outskirts of Janaale town (Marka, Lower Shabelle). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1610409644,SOM 7455930,706,SOM32751,32751,"13 December 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Government of Somalia (2017-) Galmudug Administration",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Mudug,Gaalkacyo,,Gaalkacyo,6.7697,47.4308,1,VOA,International,"On 13 December 2020, a remote controlled IED by Al Shabaab militants targeting a vehicle of the Gaalkacyo mayor near his office in five stars hotel area in Gaalkacyo town (Gaalkacyo, Mudug) detonated. No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1610409647,SOM 7455689,706,SOM32752,32752,"13 December 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,Golweyn,1.6584,44.58,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 13 December 2020, Al Shabaab militants launched a hit and run attack against a government security forces (SNA) troops base in Golweyn village (Marka, Lower Shabelle). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1610409645,SOM 7454474,706,SOM32744,32744,"12 December 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Shelling/artillery/missile attack","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Burundi)","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Jowhar,,Miir-Taqwo,3.1034,45.8515,1,Calamada,National,"On 12 December 2020, Al Shabaab militants carried out a mortar shell attack against an AMISOM Burundi/ government security forces (SNA) defensive base in Miir-Taqwo village (Jowhar, Middle Shabelle). The militants fired several mortar shells at the base. No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1610409631,SOM 7525652,706,SOM32745,32745,"12 December 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Civilians (Somalia)","Taxi Drivers (Somalia)",7,17,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Hodan,,"Mogadishu - Hodan",2.0333,45.35,1,"Radio Dalsan",National,"On 12 December 2020, a police officer shot and killed a civilian who was traveling in a tuk-tuk at the Banadir junction road neighborhood in the Mogadishu-Hodan district (Hodan, Banadir). The driver was injured. The motive of the killing is unknown.",1,1611019305,SOM 7745825,706,SOM32683,32683,"12 December 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Non-state actor overtakes territory","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Puntland Security Force",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Sanaag,Laasqoray,,Xidid,11.0623,48.5915,2,VOA,International,"On 12 December 2020, Al Shabaab militants clashed with Puntland security forces and regained control of Milxa village near Xidid village (Laasqoray, Sanaag). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1615847074,SOM 7455530,706,SOM32739,32739,"12 December 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bakool,"Ceel Barde",,"Ceel Barde",4.8282,43.6599,2,"Somali Memo",National,"On 12 December 2020, Al Shabaab militants ambushed a government security forces (SNA) convoy moving towards Ceel Barde town passing near Qurac Joome village in the vicinity of Ceel Barde town (Ceel Barde, Bakool). Reportedly killing nine soldiers.",9,1610409643,SOM 7455791,706,SOM32748,32748,"12 December 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bakool,Xudur,,Ted,4.4,43.9167,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 12 December 2020, Al Shabaab militants attacked government security forces (SNA) near Ted village (Xudur, Bakool). One militant was killed and four others were injured.",1,1610409645,SOM 7455539,706,SOM32742,32742,"12 December 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Ethiopia)","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Gedo,Garbahaarey,,Garbahaarey,3.328,42.2199,1,"Somali Memo",National,"On 12 December 2020, Al Shabaab militants launched an attack targeting an AMISOM ENDF troops and government security forces (SNA) base at Garbahaarey town (Garbahaarey, Gedo). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1610409643,SOM 7455542,706,SOM32740,32740,"12 December 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Kenya)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Gedo,"Ceel Waaq",,"El Wak",2.7352,41.0177,1,"Somali Memo",National,"On 12 December 2020, Al Shabaab militants launched an attack targeting an AMISOM KDF base at El Wak village (Ceel Waaq, Gedo). Reportedly killing one soldier and injuring two civilians.",1,1610409643,SOM 7455817,706,SOM32743,32743,"12 December 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,K60,1.9243,44.9231,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 12 December 2020, Al Shabaab militants attacked government security forces (SNA) in the vicinity of K60 village (Marka, Lower Shabelle). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1618493577,SOM 7455850,706,SOM32738,32738,"12 December 2020",2020,1,"Strategic developments","Disrupted weapons use","Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Baydhaba,,Berdale,3.2144,43.198,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","Detonation: On 12 December 2020, government security forces discovered an IED near the DC office in Berdale town (Baydhaba, Bay). The police detonated the IED safely.",0,1610409646,SOM 7455864,706,SOM32747,32747,"12 December 2020",2020,1,"Strategic developments","Looting/property destruction","Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Labour Group (Somalia)",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bakool,Xudur,,Ted,4.4,43.9167,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","Property destruction: On 12 December 2020, Al Shabaab militants burned nine trucks carrying supplies heading towards Hudur town near the Ted village (Xudur, Bakool). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1610409646,SOM 7455405,706,SOM32746,32746,"12 December 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Sablaale,,Sablaale,1.2495,43.8045,1,"Radio Kulmiye",National,"On 12 December 2020, government security forces (Danab) conducted an overnight raid in an Al Shabaab controlled area in Sablaale town (Sablaale, Lower Shabelle). The soldiers claimed killing 17 militants including two foreign fighters, while five others were injured and also destroyed bases.",17,1610409642,SOM 7395769,706,SOM32682,32682,"12 December 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Ethiopia)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,"Bulo Burto",,Halgan,4.2117,45.5625,1,"Somali Memo",National,"On 12 December 2020, Al Shabaab militants attacked an AMISOM ENDF troops base in Halgan village (Bulo Burto, Hiraan). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1607976277,SOM 7395770,706,SOM32681,32681,"12 December 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Shelling/artillery/missile attack","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Burundi)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Jowhar,,"Ceel Baraf",3.2072,45.7593,1,"Somali Memo",National,"On 12 December 2020, Al Shabaab militants launched four mortar shells at an AMISOM Burundi troops base in Ceel Baraf village (Jowhar, Middle Shabelle). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1607976277,SOM 7395773,706,SOM32680,32680,"12 December 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Djibouti)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,"Bulo Burto",,"Bulo Burto",3.8519,45.5651,2,"Somali Memo",National,"On 12 December 2020, Al Shabaab militants carried out a hit and run attack against an AMISOM Djibouti troops base in the vicinity of Bulo Burto town (Bulo Burto, Hiraan). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1607976277,SOM 7395774,706,SOM32679,32679,"12 December 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Puntland Security Force",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bari,Iskushuban,,Af-Urur,10.07,50.18,2,"Somali Memo",National,"On 12 December 2020, an IED by Al Shabaab militants, targeting a Puntland security forces convoy coming from Bosaso, detonated near Af-Urur village (Iskushuban, Bari). Four soldiers were injured.",0,1607976277,SOM 7799239,706,SOM32741,32741,"12 December 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)","Labour Group (Somalia)",7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Kismaayo,,Kismayo,-0.3603,42.5463,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 12 December 2020, a remote controlled IED by a unknown group detonated at the front door of AL-HIDAYA supermarket in Iskur Fila neighborhood Farjano village (Kismaayo, Lower Juba). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1617662604,SOM 7521260,706,SOM32684,32684,"12 December 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Hodan,,"Mogadishu - Hodan",2.0333,45.35,1,Caasimada,National,"On 12 December 2020, an IED by Al Shabaab militants, targeting a government security forces (SNA) convoy passing Abdi Qamis road detonated near Banadir school in Mogadishu-Hodan district (Hodan, Banadir). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1611019291,SOM 7532140,706,SOM32737,32737,"11 December 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,11,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Hodan,,"Mogadishu - Hodan",2.0333,45.35,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 11 December 2020, a group of unidentified armed men, suspected to be police forces, exchanged gunfire at Seybiano neighborhood in Mogadishu-Hodan district (Hodan, Banadir). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1611019348,SOM 7455879,706,SOM32736,32736,"11 December 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Uganda)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Qoryooley,,Mashalaay,1.7407,44.5986,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 11 December 2020, Al Shabaab militants attacked an AMISOM UDF defensive base at Mashalaay village (Qoryooley, Lower Shabelle). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1610409646,SOM 7395468,706,SOM32678,32678,"11 December 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bakool,Tayeeglow,,Tayeeglow,4.0182,44.5127,1,Caasimada,National,"On 11 December 2020, Al Shabaab militants shot and killed a civilian in a public square in Tayeeglow town (Tayeeglow, Bakool). The man was accused of being a sorcerer.",1,1607976271,SOM 7395754,706,SOM32676,32676,"11 December 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Ethiopia)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Gedo,Garbahaarey,,Buurdhuubo,3.1685,42.4947,1,"Shabelle Media Network",National,"On 11 December 2020, Al Shabaab militants carried out hit and run attack against an AMISOM ENDF defensive in Buurdhuubo town (Garbahaarey, Gedo). Al Shabaab claimed killing six soldiers.",6,1607976277,SOM 7395756,706,SOM32677,32677,"11 December 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Unidentified Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,47,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Galgaduud,Cabudwaaq,,Cabudwaaq,6.1478,46.3964,2,"Shabelle Media Network",National,"On 11 December 2020, an unidentified clan militia shot and killed a civilian in the vicinity of Cabudwaaq town (Cabudwaaq, Galgaduud). The motive of the attack is believed to be clan retaliation.",1,1607976277,SOM 7710302,706,SOM32670,32670,"10 December 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Air/drone strike","Military Forces of the United States (2017-2021)","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",8,"Al Shabaab",,2,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Juba",Jilib,,Jilib,0.4833,42.7666,2,AFRICOM,Regional,"On 10 December 2020, US Africom, in coordination government security forces (SNA), conducted two airstrikes targeting Al Shabaab militants in the vicinity of Jilib town (Jilib, Middle Juba). Eight militants were killed in the strikes.",8,1614039923,SOM 7395432,706,SOM32669,32669,"10 December 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Uganda)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,Janaale,1.8,44.7,2,"Al Furqaan",National,"On 10 December 2020, Al Shabaab militants carried an ambush attack against an AMISOM UDF convoy in the vicinity of Janaale village (Marka, Lower Shabelle). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1607976270,SOM 7395433,706,SOM32675,32675,"10 December 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Kenya)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Afmadow,,Tabta,0.3046,41.4394,2,"Al Furqaan",National,"On 10 December 2020, Al Shabaab militants carried out an ambush attack against an AMISOM KDF convoy in the vicinity of Tabta village (Afmadow, Lower Juba). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1607976270,SOM 7395434,706,SOM32667,32667,"10 December 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Ethiopia)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Baydhaba,,Aawdiinle,3.1706,43.4099,1,"Al Furqaan",National,"On 10 December 2020, Al Shabaab militants carried an ambush attack against an AMISOM ENDF defensive base in Aawdiinle village (Baydhaba, Bay). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1607976270,SOM 7395436,706,SOM32673,32673,"10 December 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Kenya)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Afmadow,,Qoqani,0.2906,41.7128,1,"Al Furqaan",National,"On 10 December 2020, Al Shabaab militants carried out hit and run attack against an AMISOM KDF forward operation base in Qoqani village (Afmadow, Lower Juba). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1607976270,SOM 7455856,706,SOM32735,32735,"10 December 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Government regains territory","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,Jilib-Marca,1.7977,44.9076,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 10 December 2020, government security forces (Danab), during an operation, clashed with Al Shabaab militants and took control of Jilib-Marca village (Marka, Lower Shabelle). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1610409646,SOM 7395710,706,SOM32668,32668,"10 December 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Government regains territory","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,Gendershe,1.8342,44.9667,1,"Radio Kulmiye",National,"On 10 December 2020, government security forces (Gorgor) clashed with Al Shabaab militants and retook control of Gendershe village (Marka, Lower Shabelle). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1607976276,SOM 7525778,706,SOM32671,32671,"10 December 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Shelling/artillery/missile attack","Al Shabaab",,2,,,0,20,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Wardhigley",2.0549,45.33,1,"Radio Kulmiye",National,"On 10 December 2020, Al Shabaab militants fired several mortar rounds that hit civilian homes in Mogadishu-Wardhigley district (Wardhigley, Banadir). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1618493706,SOM 7395815,706,SOM32672,32672,"10 December 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Unidentified Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,14,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle","Wanla Weyn",,Muuri,2.6133,44.8888,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 10 December 2020, an unidentified clan militia attacked a government security forces (SNA) checkpoint in Muuri village (Wanla Weyn, Banadir). Four soldiers were killed.",4,1607976279,SOM 7395832,706,SOM32674,32674,"10 December 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Saabid,2.1311,45.0377,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 10 December 2020, Al Shabaab militants launch a hit and run attack against a government security forces (SNA) checkpoint in Saabid village (Afgooye, Lower Shabelle). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1607976279,SOM 7395840,706,SOM32657,32657,"09 December 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Shelling/artillery/missile attack","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Baraawe,,Baraawe,1.1132,44.0297,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 9 December 2020, Al Shabaab militants fired a mortar, targeting a government security forces (SNA) defensive airstrip in Baraawe town (Baraawe, Lower Shabelle). The militants fired several mortar shells at Baraawe airport after a plane carrying supplies for the African Union forces in Baraawe. No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1607976279,SOM 7395847,706,SOM32656,32656,"09 December 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Habar Gedir-Ayr Sub-Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,14,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Galgaduud,Cabudwaaq,,Balli-Howd,5.8261,46.125,1,VOA,International,"On 9 December 2020, an armed Ayr sub clan militia ambushed a government security forces (SNA) convoy traveling from Guriel to Balanbale at Balli-Howd village (Cabudwaaq, Galgaduud). Five soldiers were killed and four others were injured.",5,1607976279,SOM 7525671,706,SOM32663,32663,"09 December 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Civilians (Somalia)","Taxi Drivers (Somalia)",7,17,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Karan",2.0652,45.39,1,"Radio Dalsan",National,"On 9 December 2020, a suspected government soldier (armed with an AK-47 gun) shot and killed a male tuk-tuk motorcycle rider at the Halima-Heyte village in Mogadishu-Karan district (Karan, Banadir).",1,1618493736,SOM 7579955,706,SOM32659,32659,"09 December 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence",Grenade,"Al Shabaab",,2,,,0,20,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Jowhar,,Jowhar,2.7797,45.5042,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 9 December 2020, suspected Al Shabaab militants threw a hand grenade targeting civilians at Nuur-Doob hotel in Jowhar town (Jowhar, Middle Shabelle). The targeted hotel had government officials as guests. The grenade's safety pin was not removed. No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1611613362,SOM 7525737,706,SOM32665,32665,"09 December 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Wardhigley",2.0549,45.33,1,"Radio Dalsan",National,"On 9 December 2020, Al Shabaab militants threw a hand grenade at a police checkpoint in Barwaqo village neighborhood in Mogadishu-Wardhigley district (Wardhigley, Banadir). The soldiers reacted with gunfire towards the attackers' suspected direction. No fatalities and/or injuries reported. Al Shabaab militants launched a direct hit and run attack at police troops based in Fur Ayasha road neighborhood in Mogadishu-Wardhigley district.",0,1618493751,SOM 7525795,706,SOM32662,32662,"09 December 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,11,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Abdiaziz",2.0405,45.36,1,"Radio Kulmiye",National,"On 9 December 2020, rival groups of government security forces (SNA) soldiers and police officers engaged in an exchange of gunfire at lido beach village neighborhood in Mogadishu-Abdiaziz district (Abdiaziz, Banadir). The armed clashes took place after SNA soldiers traveling in a Toyota battlewagon vehicle attempted to pass the police checkpoint near lido beach. No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1618493767,SOM 7531182,706,SOM32664,32664,"09 December 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Karan",2.0652,45.39,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 9 December 2020, Al Shabaab militants threw a hand grenade at government soldiers on foot patrol at Negeyle village neighborhood in Mogadishu-Karan district (Karan, Banadir). The soldiers reacted with gunfire towards the attackers' suspected direction. No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1618493768,SOM 7395771,706,SOM32660,32660,"09 December 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Kenya)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Badhaadhe,,Kolbiyow,-1.1369,41.2174,1,"Somali Memo",National,"On 9 December 2020, Al Shabaab militants carried out a hit and run attack against an AMISOM KDF troops forward operation base in Kolbiyow village (Badhaadhe, Lower Juba), reportedly killing two soldiers.",2,1607976277,SOM 7395775,706,SOM32666,32666,"09 December 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Ethiopia)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bakool,Waajid,,Waajid,3.8096,43.2463,1,"Somali Memo",National,"On 9 December 2020, Al Shabaab militants launched an attack targeting an AMISOM ENDF base in Waajid town (Waajid, Bakool). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1607976277,SOM 7455936,706,SOM32661,32661,"09 December 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Government of Somalia (2017-) Puntland State",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bari,Iskushuban,,Milxa,10.7712,51.0381,1,VOA,International,"On 9 December 2020, suspected Al Shabaab militants abducted seven civilians, including the local mayor, during an attack at Milxa village (Iskushuban, Bari). During the attack, the communication mast was shutdown.",0,1610409647,SOM 7395827,706,SOM32658,32658,"09 December 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Baraawe,,Baraawe,1.1132,44.0297,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 9 December 2020, Al Shabaab militants attacked a government security forces (SNA) troops position at the Buulo-Colow village near Baraawe town (Baraawe, Lower Shabelle). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1607976279,SOM 7395435,706,SOM32651,32651,"08 December 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Uganda)","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,Janaale,1.8,44.7,1,"Al Furqaan",National,"On 8 December 2020, Al Shabaab militants carried out a hit and run attack against an AMISOM UNDF/government security forces (SNA) forward operation base in Janaale town (Marka, Lower Shabelle). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1607976270,SOM 7395705,706,SOM32649,32649,"08 December 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Uganda)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,Danow,1.7317,44.6253,2,"Radio Dalsan",National,"On 8 December 2020, two IEDs by Al Shabaab militants detonated, targeting an AMISOM UNDF convoy from Shalaambood and heading to Danow, passing near Danow village (Marka, Lower Shabelle). The explosions badly damaged the battlewagon, with two soldiers allegedly killed.",2,1607976276,SOM 7395709,706,SOM32647,32647,"08 December 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Awdheegle,1.9833,44.8333,2,"Radio Dalsan",National,"On 8 December 2020, Al Shabaab militants launched an attack against a government security forces (SNA) base in the outskirts of Awdheegle village (Afgooye, Lower Shabelle). Al Shabaab claimed that they killed two SNA soldiers in their attack.",2,1607976276,SOM 7395712,706,SOM32650,32650,"08 December 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Habar Gedir-Ayanle Sub-Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Civilians (Somalia)","Habar Gedir-Ayr Sub-Clan Group (Somalia); Labour Group (Somalia)",7,47,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Galgaduud,Dhuusamarreeb,,Dhuusamarreeb,5.5376,46.3867,1,"Radio Kulmiye",National,"On 8 December 2020, an Ayanle sub clan militia shot and killed a businessman from the Cabsiye sub clan (both from the Ayr of Habar Gedir clan) in Dhuusamarreeb town (Dhuusamarreeb, Galgaduud). The motive was clan retaliation.",1,1607976276,SOM 7526815,706,SOM32653,32653,"08 December 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Yaqshid",2.0678,45.35,1,"Somali Memo",National,"On 8 December 2020, government security forces (SNA) soldiers manning a checkpoint exchanged gunfire with a group of Al Shabaab militants near Arafat village in Mogadishu-Yaqshid district (Yaqshid, Banadir). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1618493836,SOM 7395776,706,SOM32654,32654,"08 December 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Saabid,2.1311,45.0377,1,"Somali Memo",National,"On 8 December 2020, Al Shabaab militants launched a hit and run attack against a government security forces (Danab) defensive base in Saabid village (Afgooye, Lower Shabelle). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1607976277,SOM 7395811,706,SOM32648,32648,"08 December 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Bariirre,2.0476,44.8975,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 8 December 2020, Al Shabaab militants attacked a government security forces (SNA) base in Bariirre village (Afgooye, Lower Shabelle). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1607976278,SOM 7395829,706,SOM32655,32655,"08 December 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Xaawo-Cabdi,2.0905,45.1766,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 8 December 2020, Al Shabaab militants threw a hand grenade at the former Afgoye district commissioner's residence in Xaawo-Cabdi village (Afgooye, Lower Shabelle). Security forces reacted with gunfire after the explosion. No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1607976279,SOM 7530487,706,SOM32652,32652,"08 December 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)","Unidentified Clan Group (Somalia)",1,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)","Unidentified Clan Group (Somalia)",1,11,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Wadajir",2.0462,45.3341,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 8 December 2020, government security forces (SNA), organized along clan-lines, escorting a khat transport from Kenya clashed with anti-khat police forces at Al-Jazeera village neighborhood in Mogadishu-Wadajir district (Wadajir, Banadir). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1618493862,SOM 7532891,706,SOM32645,32645,"07 December 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Yaqshid",2.0678,45.35,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 7 December 2020, Al Shabaab militants attacked a government security forces (SNA) checkpoint at Hayle-Barise factory village neighborhood in Mogadishu-Yaqshid district (Yaqshid, Banadir). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1618493890,SOM 7395711,706,SOM32643,32643,"07 December 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Ethiopia)",,8,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Ethiopia)","Tigray Ethnic Group (Ethiopia)",8,88,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,"Bulo Burto",,Halgan,4.2117,45.5625,1,"Radio Kulmiye",National,"On 7 December 2020, two groups of AMISOM ENDF troops clashed at a base in Halgan village (Bulo Burto, Hiraan) during an attempt to disarm ethnic Tigrayan soldiers. Three soldiers were killed, including a Tigrayan.",3,1607976276,SOM 7395802,706,SOM32646,32646,"07 December 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Gaaljecel Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Shanta Caleemo Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,44,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle","Wanla Weyn",,"Wanla Weyne",2.6195,44.8936,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 7 December 2020, a Gaaljecel clan militia clashed with a Shanta Caleemo clan militia at Buruqweyne village neighborhood near Wanla Weyne town (Wanla Weyne, Lower Shabelle). Two people were killed and three others injured.",2,1607976278,SOM 7395804,706,SOM32644,32644,"07 December 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,Janaale,1.8,44.7,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 7 December 2020, Al Shabaab militants carried out a hit and run attack against a government security forces (SNA) defensive base in the outskirts of Janaale town (Marka, Lower Shabelle). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1607976278,SOM 7395805,706,SOM32641,32641,"07 December 2020",2020,1,Protests,"Peaceful protest","Protesters (Somalia)",,6,,,0,60,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bari,Bossaso,,Bosaso,11.2842,49.1816,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 7 December 2020, about 200 protesters conducted a peaceful protest in the tarmac road and the main market in Bosaso town (Bossaso, Bari), against the exchange rate of Somali shilling. All markets were also closed. [size=about 200]",0,1607976278,SOM 7395812,706,SOM32639,32639,"07 December 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Bariirre,2.0476,44.8975,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 7 December 2020, Al Shabaab militants attacked a government security forces (SNA) base in Bariirre village (Afgooye, Lower Shabelle). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1607976278,SOM 7395824,706,SOM32640,32640,"07 December 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,"Belet Weyne",,"Belet Weyne",4.736,45.2043,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 7 December 2020, Al Shabaab militants carried a hit and ran attack against a government security forces (SNA) Indhafiiq checkpoint at Hillac neighborhoods in Hawlwadag village in Belet Weyne town (Belet Weyne, Hiraan). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1607976279,SOM 7395826,706,SOM32642,32642,"07 December 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,"Buur Hakaba",,"Buur Xakaba",2.8049,44.0821,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 7 December 2020, a remote controlled IED by an unknown group detonated at the police forces (SWSPF) checkpoint near the market of Buur Xakaba town (Buur Hakaba, Bay). One soldier was injured.",0,1607976279,SOM 7579695,706,SOM32631,32631,"06 December 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Uganda)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Ceelasha Biyaha",2.0823,45.2102,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 6 December 2020, Al Shabaab militants attacked an AMISOM UNDF troops base at Arbacow village near Ceelasha Biyaha village (Afgooye, Lower Shabelle). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1611613361,SOM 7531361,706,SOM32636,32636,"06 December 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Hawl Wadaag",2.048,45.32,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 6 December 2020, unidentified men threw a hand grenade at the Sigaale police branch office in Mogadishu-Hawl Wadaag district (Hawl Wadaag, Banadir). Police officers fired back to the direction of the attackers. Two civilian bystanders were injured.",0,1618493944,SOM 7395437,706,SOM32637,32637,"06 December 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Civilians (Somalia)","Taxi Drivers (Somalia)",7,17,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Warmahan,2.3963,45.0159,1,"Al Furqaan",National,"On 6 December 2020, government soldiers shot and killed one minibus driver and injured a passenger at a security checkpoint in Warmahan village (Afgooye, Lower Shabelle), after the victim refused to pay extortion money that was asked by the soldier.",1,1607976270,SOM 7395707,706,SOM32628,32628,"06 December 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Awdheegle,1.9833,44.8333,1,"Radio Dalsan",National,"On 6 December 2020, Al Shabaab militants launched an attack against a government security forces (Gorgor unit) base in Awdheegle village (Afgooye, Lower Shabelle). Five soldiers were killed and others injured.",5,1607976276,SOM 7395716,706,SOM32638,32638,"06 December 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Unidentified Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Civilians (Somalia)","Unidentified Clan Group (Somalia)",7,47,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle","Wanla Weyn",,"Yaaq Biri Weyne",2.6295,44.6977,2,"Radio Kulmiye",National,"On 6 December 2020, an unidentified clan militia shot and killed five civilians in Yaaqroobley village near Yaaq Biri Weyne village (Wanla Weyn, Lower Shabelle). It was believed to be clan retaliation.",5,1607976276,SOM 7395757,706,SOM32632,32632,"06 December 2020",2020,1,Protests,"Peaceful protest","Protesters (Somalia)","Labour Group (Somalia)",6,,,0,60,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Nugaal,Garoowe,,Garowe,8.4064,48.4819,1,"Shabelle Media Network",National,"On 6 December 2020, local residents staged a peaceful protest towards the ministries area in Garowe town (Garoowe, Nugaal), calling on the government to resolve the unfavorable exchange rate of the Somali shillings to the US dollar. The protesters were mainly small and medium-scale traders and casual laborers who have been affected by the exchange rate. [size=no report]",0,1607976277,SOM 7799235,706,SOM32635,32635,"06 December 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Jubaland Security Force",,1,"Civilians (Somalia)","Taxi Drivers (Somalia)",7,17,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Kismaayo,,Kismayo,-0.3603,42.5463,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 6 December 2020, a Jubaland security forces soldier shot and killed a woman, and seriously wounded two other, inside a minibus in Gulwade village of Kismayo town (Kismaayo, Lower Juba). This shooting took place after the driver refused to stop the minibus.",1,1617662604,SOM 7395808,706,SOM32634,32634,"06 December 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Ethiopia)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,"Bulo Burto",,Halgan,4.2117,45.5625,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 6 December 2020, Al Shabaab militants shot and killed an AMISOM ENDF soldier at the market of Halgan village (Bulo Burto, Hiraan).",1,1607976278,SOM 7395813,706,SOM32629,32629,"06 December 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Bariirre,2.0476,44.8975,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 6 December 2020, Al Shabaab militants attacked a government security forces (SNA) base in Bariirre village (Afgooye, Lower Shabelle). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1607976278,SOM 7395816,706,SOM32633,32633,"06 December 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Habar Gedir-Saleban Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Civilians (Somalia)","Habar Gedir-Ayr Sub-Clan Group (Somalia)",7,47,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Galgaduud,Dhuusamarreeb,,Godinlabe,5.8772,46.6321,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 6 December 2020, armed men from a Saleban clan militia shot and killed a civilian from the Ayr clan group in Godinlabe village (Cadaado, Galgaduud). The attack was an act of clan revenge between the two neighboring clans.",1,1618493961,SOM 7395838,706,SOM32630,32630,"06 December 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,"Bulo Mareer",1.6298,44.5196,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 6 December 2020, Al Shabaab militants attacked government security forces (SNA) troops at the main entrance checkpoint in Bulo Mareer village (Marka, Lower Shabelle). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1607976279,SOM 7579160,706,SOM32611,32611,"05 December 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Uganda)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Ceelasha Biyaha",2.0823,45.2102,1,"Somali Memo",National,"On 5 December 2020, Al Shabaab militants carried out a hit and run attack against a AMISOM UNDF troops forward operation base in Ceelasha Biyaha village (Afgooye, Lower Shabelle). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1611613360,SOM 7330184,706,SOM32614,32614,"05 December 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Habar Gedir-Ayr Sub-Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Habar Gedir-Saleban Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,44,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Galgaduud,"Ceel Buur",,Warshubo,5.1333,47.4333,2,"Radio Dalsan",National,"On 5 December 2020, an Ayr clan militia clashed with a Saleban clan militia, both from Habar Gedir clan, in Cel Cadey village near Warshubo village (Dhuusamarreeb, Galgaduud). At least two people were killed.",2,1618493994,SOM 7395755,706,SOM32622,32622,"05 December 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Awdheegle,1.9833,44.8333,2,"Shabelle Media Network",Subnational,"On 5 December 2020, government security forces (Danab) conducted an operation and clashed with Al Shabaab militant checkpoints between Garas-Gawan and Salimow villages near Awdheegle village (Afgooye, Lower Shabelle). Eleven militants were killed.",11,1607976277,SOM 7395803,706,SOM32626,32626,"05 December 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Djibouti)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,Jalalaqsi,,Jalalaqsi,3.3834,45.5969,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 5 December 2020, Al Shabaab militants carried out a hit and run attack against an AMISOM Djibouti troops forward operation base in Jalalaqsi town (Jalalaqsi, Hiraan). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1607976278,SOM 7330280,706,SOM32610,32610,"05 December 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Kenya)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Kismaayo,,"Abdale Birole",-0.4906,42.1969,1,"Somali Memo",National,"On 5 December 2020, Al Shabaab militants carried out a hit and run attack against a AMISOM KDF forward operation base in Abdale Birole village (Kismaayo, Lower Juba). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1607375003,SOM 7455723,706,SOM32623,32623,"05 December 2020",2020,1,"Strategic developments","Disrupted weapons use","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Galgaduud,Dhuusamarreeb,,Dhuusamarreeb,5.5376,46.3867,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","Defusal: On 5 December 2020, government security forces seized an explosive device near the backside of the police station in Dhuusamarreeb town (Dhuusamarreeb, Galgaduud).",0,1610409645,SOM 7395819,706,SOM32624,32624,"05 December 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Diinsoor,,Diinsoor,2.4074,42.9766,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 5 December 2020, Al Shabaab militants carried out a hit and run attack against a police forces (SWSPF) base in Diinsoor town (Diinsoor, Bay). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1607976279,SOM 7330284,706,SOM32612,32612,"05 December 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Kenya)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Afmadow,,Dhobley,0.4063,41.0124,1,"Somali Memo",National,"On 5 December 2020, Al Shabaab militants carried out a hit and run attack against AMISOM KDF forward operation base in Dhobley village (Afmadow, Lower Juba). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1607375003,SOM 7395823,706,SOM32625,32625,"05 December 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians","Abduction/forced disappearance","Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Labour Group (Somalia)",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bakool,Xudur,,Hudur,4.1237,43.8915,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 5 December 2020, Al Shabaab militants abducted four civilians, along with their two vehicles (one Rickshaw and one truck), on the road between Ceel Barde and Hudur town (Xudur, Bakool). The abductees were transporting khaat/mira and food to Hudur town.",0,1607976279,SOM 7330288,706,SOM32613,32613,"05 December 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Uganda)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,Janaale,1.8,44.7,1,"Somali Memo",National,"On 5 December 2020, Al Shabaab militants carried out a hit and run attack against AMISOM UNDF troops forward operation base in Janaale village (Marka, Lower Shabelle). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1607375003,SOM 7395834,706,SOM32627,32627,"05 December 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Baydhaba,,Makuudo,3.0597,43.6041,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 5 December 2020, Al Shabaab militants carried out a hit and run attack against the government security forces (SNA) position at Makuudo village (Baydhaba, Bay). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1607976279,SOM 7395714,706,SOM32609,32609,"04 December 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Government regains territory","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Jubaland Security Force",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Kismaayo,,"Gobo Kibir",-0.1,42.36,1,"Radio Kulmiye",National,"On 4 December 2020, Jubaland security force conducted an operation and retook Gobo Kibir village (Kismaayo, Lower Juba) from Al Shabaab militants. Two militants were killed in the operation.",2,1607976276,SOM 7395718,706,SOM32608,32608,"04 December 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Government regains territory","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Jubaland Security Force",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Kismaayo,,Canjeel,-0.1493,42.3994,1,"Radio Kulmiye",National,"On 4 December 2020, Jubaland security force conducted an operation and retook Canjeel village (Kismaayo, Lower Juba) from Al Shabaab militants. One militant was killed during the operation.",1,1607976276,SOM 7330191,706,SOM32607,32607,"04 December 2020",2020,1,Protests,"Peaceful protest","Protesters (Somalia)",,6,,,0,60,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,"Belet Weyne",,"Belet Weyne",4.736,45.2043,1,"Radio Dalsan",National,"On 4 December 2020, over a hundred local residents staged a protest against the new HirShabelle administration based in Jowhar and demanded for their share in Belet Weyne town (Belet Weyne, Hiraan). The protesters demanded for inclusivity in the HirShabelle administration. [size=over a hundred]",0,1607375002,SOM 7330236,706,SOM32606,32606,"04 December 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Militia (Abukar Haji Warsame Xuud)",,3,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,"Belet Weyne",,"Belet Weyne",4.736,45.2043,1,"Shabelle Media Network",National,"On 4 December 2020, government security forces (SNA) clashed with militia men of Abukar Haji Warsame Xuud in Belet Weyne town (Belet Weyne, Hiraan). At least six people were injured.",0,1607375003,SOM 7395807,706,SOM32621,32621,"04 December 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Qoryooley,,Mashalaay,1.7407,44.5986,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 4 December 2020, Al Shabaab militants attacked a government security forces (SNA) checkpoint at Mashalaay village (Qoryooley, Lower Shabelle). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1607976278,SOM 7395817,706,SOM32620,32620,"04 December 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Baraawe,,Baraawe,1.1132,44.0297,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 4 December 2020, Al Shabaab militants attacked a government security forces (SNA) troops position at the Buulo-Colow village near Baraawe town (Baraawe, Lower Shabelle). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1607976279,SOM 7395820,706,SOM32619,32619,"04 December 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Almada,2.2187,45.2087,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 4 December 2020, Al Shabaab militants threw a hand grenade at a government security forces (SNA) base in Almada village (Afgooye, Lower Shabelle). The soldiers reacted with gunfire. No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1607976279,SOM 7527964,706,SOM32616,32616,"03 December 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Mogadishu - Dharkenley",2.0095,45.25,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 3 December 2020, unidentified men threw a hand grenade at government security forces (SNA) soldiers on foot patrol near Tabelaha Weydow village neighborhood in Mogadishu-Dharkenley district (Dharkenley, Banadir). The forces reacted with gunfire after the explosion. No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1618494063,SOM 7330354,706,SOM32605,32605,"03 December 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Ethiopia)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,"Qansax Dheere",,"Qansax Dheere",2.8712,43.0043,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 3 December 2020, Al Shabaab militants fired mortar and RPG rounds, targeting an AMISOM ENDF contingent base, in Qansax Dheere town (Qansax Dheere, Bay). AMISOM forces responded with artillery fire. No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1607375003,SOM 7525705,706,SOM32604,32604,"03 December 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Hodan,,"Mogadishu - Hodan",2.0333,45.35,1,"Radio Dalsan",National,"On 3 December 2020, a remote controlled IED by an unknown group, targeting government security forces (SNA) troops patrolling a checkpoint, detonated in Mogadishu-Hodan district (Hodan, Banadir). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1611019305,SOM 7330380,706,SOM32599,32599,"03 December 2020",2020,1,Protests,"Peaceful protest","Protesters (Somalia)",,6,,,0,60,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bari,Bossaso,,Bosaso,11.2842,49.1816,1,VOA,International,"On 3 December 2020, over a hundred people demonstrated against the rise in the inflation rate in Bosaso town (Bossaso, Bari). The current rate of exchange is about 1 dollar to 44,000 Somali shillings and the traders have started refusing the Somali money currency. [size=over a hundred]",0,1607375003,SOM 7798879,706,SOM32602,32602,"03 December 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Jubaland Security Force",,1,"Civilians (Somalia)","Labour Group (Somalia)",7,17,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Kismaayo,,Kismayo,-0.3603,42.5463,1,"Radio Dalsan",National,"On 3 December 2020, Jubaland security forces shot and killed a prominent businessman in Kismayo town (Kismaayo, Lower Juba). The forces took the man from his business before he was killed. The motive is unknown.",1,1617662604,SOM 7530101,706,SOM32617,32617,"03 December 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Heliwa",2.0844,45.39,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 3 December 2020, suspected Al Shabaab militants attacked a security post manned by police forces at livestock neighbourhood in Mogadishu-Heliwa district (Heliwa, Banadir). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1618494088,SOM 7330281,706,SOM32603,32603,"03 December 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Kenya)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Badhaadhe,,Koday,-1.0351,41.9748,1,"Somali Memo",National,"On 3 December 2020, Al Shabaab militants carried out a hit and run attack against an AMISOM KDF forward operation base in Koday village (Badhaadhe, Lower Juba). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1607375003,SOM 7330283,706,SOM32598,32598,"03 December 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Uganda)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Awdheegle,1.9833,44.8333,2,"Somali Memo",National,"On 3 December 2020, Al Shabaab militants carried out a hit and run attack against a AMISOM UNDF troops forward operation base in the vicinity of Awdheegle village (Afgooye, Lower Shabelle). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1607375003,SOM 7330286,706,SOM32601,32601,"03 December 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Uganda)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,Janaale,1.8,44.7,1,"Somali Memo",National,"On 3 December 2020, Al Shabaab militants carried out a hit and run attack against a AMISOM UNDF troops forward operation base in Janaale village (Marka, Lower Shabelle). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1607375003,SOM 7532528,706,SOM32618,32618,"03 December 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Yaqshid",2.0678,45.35,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 3 December 2020, suspected Al Shabaab militants attacked a security post manned by police forces at Caymiska neighbourhood in Mogadishu-Yaqshid district (Yaqshid, Banadir). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1618494111,SOM 7329782,706,SOM32600,32600,"03 December 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bakool,Xudur,,Hudur,4.1237,43.8915,1,"Undisclosed Source; Somali Memo","Local partner-Other","On 3 December 2020, an Al Shabaab IED, targeting a government security forces (SNA) base, detonated in Hudur town (Xudur, Bakool). Al Shabaab claimed that at least two soldiers were killed. Al Shabaab militants carried out a hit and run attack against a government security forces (SNA) base in Hudur town.",2,1607375000,SOM 7395839,706,SOM32615,32615,"03 December 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Bariirre,2.0476,44.8975,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 3 December 2020, Al Shabaab militants attacked government security forces (SNA) defensive positions in Bariirre village (Afgooye, Lower Shabelle). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1607976279,SOM 7799333,706,SOM32592,32592,"02 December 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence",Grenade,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,,,0,30,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Kismaayo,,Kismayo,-0.3603,42.5463,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 2 December 2020, unidentified individuals threw a hand grenade targeting the Kismayo district commissioner office in Farjano village (Kismaayo, Lower Juba). The hand grenade landed on an empty space. No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1617662605,SOM 7330368,706,SOM32590,32590,"02 December 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Baydhaba,,Baidoa,3.1172,43.6469,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 2 December 2020, unidentified men threw a hand grenade at a government police forces checkpoint near Boqoley Berdaley neighborhood in Baidoa town (Baydhaba, Bay). The police opened fire but the perpetrators managed to escape from the scene. No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1607375003,SOM 7330375,706,SOM32589,32589,"02 December 2020",2020,1,Riots,"Violent demonstration","Rioters (Somalia)","Women (Somalia)",5,"Civilians (Somalia)","Labour Group (Somalia)",7,57,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Sanaag,Ceerigaabo,,Badhan,10.7134,48.3325,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 2 December 2020, hundreds of people, mainly women and youth, demonstrated against the rejection of Somali shilling as a medium of exchange in Badhan town (Laasqoray, Sanaag). The demonstrators blocked roads, burned tires, and pelted local vendors with stones. [size=hundreds]",0,1618494210,SOM 7329879,706,SOM32595,32595,"02 December 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,Janaale,1.8,44.7,2,"Al Furqaan",National,"On 2 December 2020, Al Shabaab militants attacked a government security forces (SNA) convoy between Danow village and Janaale village (Marka, Lower Shabelle). Two soldiers were injured.",0,1607375001,SOM 7329880,706,SOM32588,32588,"02 December 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Jubaland Security Force",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Afmadow,,Afmadow,0.5172,42.071,2,"Al Furqaan",National,"On 2 December 2020, Al Shabaab militants carried out a hit and run attack against a Jubaland security forces base in the vicinity of Afmadow town (Afmadow, Lower Juba). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1607375001,SOM 7330190,706,SOM32593,32593,"02 December 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Puntland Police Force",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Mudug,Gaalkacyo,,"Gaalkacyo North",6.77,47.63,1,"Radio Dalsan",National,"On 2 December 2020, an Al Shabaab IED, targeting Puntland police forces, detonated at a checkpoint in Gaalkacyo North town (Gaalkacyo, Mudug). Two police officers were injured by the explosion.",0,1607375002,SOM 7330193,706,SOM32596,32596,"02 December 2020",2020,1,Protests,"Peaceful protest","Protesters (Somalia)",,6,,,0,60,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bari,Qardho,,Qardho,9.5069,49.0861,1,"Radio Kulmiye",National,"On 2 December 2020, over a hundred people demonstrated against the rise in the inflation rate in Qardho town (Qardho, Bari). The current rate of exchange is about 1 dollar to 44,000 Somali shillings and the traders have started refusing the Somali money currency. [size=over a hundred]",0,1607375002,SOM 7330238,706,SOM32597,32597,"02 December 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Saabid,2.1311,45.0377,1,"Shabelle Media Network",Subnational,"On 2 December 2020, Al Shabaab militants attacked a government security forces (SNA) troop base in Saabid village (Afgooye, Lower Shabelle). Al Shabaab claimed killing two soldiers.",2,1607375003,SOM 7329780,706,SOM32591,32591,"02 December 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Baydhaba,,"Buundo Midow",3.0906,43.8845,1,"Al Furqaan; Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 2 December 2020, Al Shabaab militants ambushed a government security forces (SNA) reinforcement convoy in Buundo Midow village (Baydhaba, Bay). The soldiers were traveling from Daynunaay to Baidoa. Al Shabaab claimed killing at least three soldiers.",3,1607375000,SOM 7329781,706,SOM32594,32594,"02 December 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Baydhaba,,Gasarta,3.1005,43.7234,1,"Somali Memo; Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 2 December 2020, a roadside IED planted by Al Shabaab militants, targeting government security forces (QRF- Quick reaction forces) who responded to the ambush that happened earlier in Buunda Midow village (coded separately), detonated at Gasarta village (Baydhaba, Bay). Al Shabaab claimed killing five soldiers and injuring six others.",5,1607375000,SOM 7330333,706,SOM32581,32581,"01 December 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Diinsoor,,Diinsoor,2.4074,42.9766,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 1 December 2020, Al Shabaab militants carried out a hit and run attack against a government security forces (SNA) base in Diinsoor town (Diinsoor, Bay). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1607375003,SOM 7330336,706,SOM32584,32584,"01 December 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,Janaale,1.8,44.7,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 1 December 2020, Al Shabaab militants carried out a hit and run attack against a government security forces (SNA) defensive base in the outskirts of Janaale town (Marka, Lower Shabelle). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1607375003,SOM 7330339,706,SOM32583,32583,"01 December 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence",Grenade,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Mudug,Gaalkacyo,,"Gaalkacyo North",6.77,47.63,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 1 December 2020, unknown gunmen threw two hand grenades at the Puntland police station in Gaalkacyo North town (Gaalkacyo, Mudug). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1607375003,SOM 7330356,706,SOM32579,32579,"01 December 2020",2020,1,Protests,"Peaceful protest","Protesters (Somalia)",,6,,,0,60,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bari,Bossaso,,Bosaso,11.2842,49.1816,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 1 December 2020, about hundred of people conducted a peaceful protest against the rise in the inflation rate in Bosaso town (Bossaso, Bari). The current rate of exchange is about 1 dollar to 44,000 Somali shillings and the traders have started refusing the Somali money currency. [size=about hundred]",0,1607375003,SOM 7330366,706,SOM32578,32578,"01 December 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,"Belet Weyne",,"Belet Weyne",4.736,45.2043,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 1 December 2020, government security forces (SNA), during a door to door operation, shot and injured a suspected Al Shabaab militant in Hilaac neighbourhood of Hawlwadag village in Belet Weyne town (Belet Weyne, Hiraan).",0,1607375003,SOM 7329918,706,SOM32587,32587,"01 December 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Saabid,2.1311,45.0377,1,Caasimada,National,"On 1 December 2020, Al Shabaab militants attacked a government security forces (SNA) troop base in Saabid village (Afgooye, Lower Shabelle). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1607375001,SOM 7330196,706,SOM32582,32582,"01 December 2020",2020,1,Protests,"Peaceful protest","Protesters (Somalia)","Labour Group (Somalia)",6,,,0,60,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Mudug,Gaalkacyo,,"Gaalkacyo North",6.77,47.63,1,"Radio Kulmiye",National,"On 1 December 2020, over a hundred people, including business people, demonstrated against the rise in the inflation rate in Gaalkacyo North town (Bossaso, Bari). The protest comes after Somalia's currency (money) was rejected by the business centers and the US dollar prize increased. The current rate of exchange is about 1 dollar to 44,000 Somali shillings. [size=over a hundred]",0,1607375002,SOM 7533461,706,SOM32586,32586,"01 December 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Yaqshid",2.0678,45.35,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 1 December 2020, suspected Al Shabaab militants threw a hand grenade at a government security forces (SNA) defensive base at Ceymiska village neighborhood in Mogadishu-Yaqshid district (Yaqshid, Banadir). Soldiers reacted with heavy gunfire in the suspected direction. No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1618494276,SOM 7525824,706,SOM32585,32585,"01 December 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Wardhigley",2.0549,45.33,1,"Radio Kulmiye",National,"On 1 December 2020, government police forces shot and killed a suspected Al Shabaab militant while laying a landmine on the road near Nationka village in Mogadishu-Wardhigley district (Wardhigley, Banadir).",1,1618494286,SOM 7799029,706,SOM32580,32580,"01 December 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)","Health Workers (Somalia)",7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Kismaayo,,Kismayo,-0.3603,42.5463,1,"Shabelle Media Network",National,"On 1 December 2020, unknown gunmen shot and killed a prominent doctor at his pharmacy in Calanley village (Kismaayo, Lower Juba).",1,1617662604,SOM 7579159,706,SOM32571,32571,"30 November 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Uganda)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Ceelasha Biyaha",2.0823,45.2102,2,"Somali Memo",National,"On 30 November 2020, Al Shabaab militants launched an attack against an AMISOM UNDF forward operation base in Arbacow settlement near Ceelasha Biyaha village (Afgooye, Lower Shabelle). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1611613360,SOM 7330331,706,SOM32572,32572,"30 November 2020",2020,1,Protests,"Peaceful protest","Protesters (Somalia)","Labour Group (Somalia)",6,,,0,60,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Nugaal,Garoowe,,Garowe,8.4064,48.4819,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 30 November 2020, local business people protested against the fluctuations and loss in value of the Somali shilling to the US dollar in Garowe town (Garoowe, Nugaal). The Enji Market center was closed due to the low exchange rate. [size=no report]",0,1607375003,SOM 7330335,706,SOM32566,32566,"30 November 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Almada,2.2187,45.2087,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 30 November 2020, Al Shabaab militants threw a hand grenade at government security forces (SNA) soldiers on foot patrol in Almada village (Afgooye, Lower Shabelle). The soldiers reacted with heavy gunfire in the suspected direction. One civilian bystander was injured by the blast. No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1607375003,SOM 7531049,706,SOM32575,32575,"30 November 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Hodan,,"Mogadishu - Hodan",2.0333,45.35,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 30 November 2020, unknown men threw a hand grenade at a government security forces soldiers (SNA) defensive base at the Jamacadaha village neighborhood in the Mogadishu-Hodan district (Hodan, Banadir). The soldiers reacted with heavy gunfire in the suspected direction. No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1611019345,SOM 7330350,706,SOM32569,32569,"30 November 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Shelling/artillery/missile attack","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Baraawe,,Baraawe,1.1132,44.0297,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 30 November 2020, Al Shabaab militants carried out a mortar shell attack against a government security forces (SNA) defensive base at the airstrip of Baraawe town (Baraawe, Lower Shabelle). The militants fired several mortar shells at the airstrip after a cargo aircraft (reportedly carrying supplies for AU forces) took off from the airstrip. No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1607375003,SOM 7330374,706,SOM32574,32574,"30 November 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Marcadde,2.0647,45.1086,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 30 November 2020, government security forces (SNA) conducted an operation and clashed with Al Shabaab militants in Marcadde village (Afgooye, Lower Shabelle). At least seventeen militants were killed, while six others were injured.",17,1607375003,SOM 7530093,706,SOM32576,32576,"30 November 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Civilians (Somalia)","Taxi Drivers (Somalia)",7,17,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Karan",2.0652,45.39,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 30 November 2020, a suspected police officer (armed with a AK47 gun) shot and injured a tuk-tuk motorcycle rider at the Alcadalla village neighborhood in Mogadishu-Karan district (Karan, Banadir).",0,1618494311,SOM 7330186,706,SOM32570,32570,"30 November 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Mudug,Xarardheere,,Camaara,5.1143,47.9302,1,"Radio Dalsan",National,"On 30 November 2020, Al Shabaab militants ambushed a government security forces (SNA) convoy in Camaara village (Xarardheere, Mudug). The convoy was heading to Bacaadweyn village for reinforcements. No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1607375002,SOM 7330188,706,SOM32568,32568,"30 November 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Unidentified Armed Group (Ethiopia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Galgaduud,Cabudwaaq,,Balanbale,5.689,45.9693,2,"Radio Dalsan",National,"On 30 November 2020, unknown gunmen attack a Garasle village at the border between Ethiopia and Somalia, near Balanbale village (Cabudwaaq, Galgaduud). Three people were killed and two others injured.",3,1607375002,SOM 7330194,706,SOM32567,32567,"30 November 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Mudug,Hobyo,,"Baad Weyne",5.3333,47.9,1,"Radio Kulmiye",National,"On 30 November 2020, Al Shabaab militants attacked a government security forces (SNA) base in Baad Weyne village (Hobyo, Mudug). Reports on fatalities range from 9 to 53 being killed from both sides. Fatalities coded as 9.",9,1607375002,SOM 7330282,706,SOM32573,32573,"30 November 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Kenya)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Badhaadhe,,Hosingow,-0.1734,41.2695,1,"Somali Memo",National,"On 30 November 2020, Al Shabaab militants carried out a hit and run attack against a AMISOM KDF troops forward operation base in Hosingow village (Kismaayo, Lower Juba). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1618494331,SOM 7330285,706,SOM32577,32577,"30 November 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Kenya)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Afmadow,,Qoqani,0.2906,41.7128,1,"Somali Memo",National,"On 30 November 2020, Al Shabaab militants carried out hit and run attack against a AMISOM KDF troops forward operation base in Qoqani village (Afmadow, Lower Juba). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1607375003,SOM 7330343,706,SOM32559,32559,"29 November 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Jubaland Security Force",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Afmadow,,Afmadow,0.5172,42.071,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 29 November 2020, a Jubaland security forces soldier shot and killed a male suspected to be part of Al Shabaab in the vicinity of Afmadow town (Afmadow, Lower Juba). The militant was taking photographs of the abovementioned location and attempted to run away when approached by the soldier.",1,1607375003,SOM 7330353,706,SOM32560,32560,"29 November 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Awdheegle,1.9833,44.8333,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 29 November 2020, Al Shabaab militants launched an attack on a government security forces (SNAF) checkpoint on the outskirts of Awdheegle village (Afgooye, Lower Shabelle). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1607375003,SOM 7330357,706,SOM32565,32565,"29 November 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Cadale,,Xaaji-Cali,2.9192,46.2173,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 29 November 2020, Al Shabaab militants shot and killed a government soldier (SNA officer) in Xaaji-Cali village (Cadale, Middle Shabelle). The officer was attacked while he was on duty, while two guards were injured.",1,1607375003,SOM 7330358,706,SOM32564,32564,"29 November 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,Janaale,1.8,44.7,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 29 November 2020, Al Shabaab militants attacked a government security forces (SNA) defensive base in Janaale town (Marka, Lower Shabelle). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1607375003,SOM 7330373,706,SOM32561,32561,"29 November 2020",2020,1,Protests,"Peaceful protest","Protesters (Somalia)",,6,,,0,60,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,"Belet Weyne",,"Belet Weyne",4.736,45.2043,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 29 November 2020, about a hundred people protested over the arrest of a leader who organized a protest last week, the protesters blocked (no mention of physical barricades) the main road in front of the police station and the administration gate in Belet Weyne town (Belet Weyne, Hiraan). [size=about hundred]",0,1607375003,SOM 7329917,706,SOM32562,32562,"29 November 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Jejele Clan Group (Somalia)",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,"Belet Weyne",,"Belet Weyne",4.736,45.2043,1,Caasimada,National,"On 29 November 2020, a suspected Al Shabaab militants shot and killed an influential cultural elder from the Jejele clan in the Hillac neighborhood of Howlwadag village in Belet Weyne town (Belet Weyne, Hiraan).",1,1607375001,SOM 7330187,706,SOM32563,32563,"29 November 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Government of Somalia (2017-)",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,Jalalaqsi,,Jalalaqsi,3.3834,45.5969,1,"Radio Dalsan",National,"On 29 November 2020, suspected Al Shabaab militants shot and killed the Jalalaqsi sport director in Jalalaqsi town (Jalalaqsi, Hiraan).",1,1607375002,SOM 7313670,706,SOM32538,32538,"28 November 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Militia (Abukar Haji Warsame Xuud)",,3,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,"Belet Weyne",,"Belet Weyne",4.736,45.2043,1,"Shabelle Media Network",National,"On 28 November 2020, government security forces (SNA) clashed with a militia led by unsuccessful Hirshabelle presidential candidate Abukar Haji Warsame Xuud in Belet weyne town (Belet Weyne, Hiraan). The militia had taken over a checkpoint before the clash. The militia were opposing the new Hirshabelle president's visit to Belet Weyne town. No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1606769179,SOM 7330346,706,SOM32553,32553,"28 November 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,Danow,1.7317,44.6253,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 28 November 2020, Al Shabaab militants carried out a hit and run attack against a government security forces (SNA) defensive base near Danow village (Marka, Lower Shabelle). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1607375003,SOM 7525675,706,SOM32557,32557,"28 November 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Mogadishu - Daynile",2.0581,45.3003,1,"Radio Dalsan",National,"On 28 November 2020, Al Shabaab militants shot and killed two government soldiers at the Tabelaha Weydow village in Mogadishu-Daynile (Daynile, Banadir).",2,1618494373,SOM 7330348,706,SOM32555,32555,"28 November 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bakool,Xudur,,Hudur,4.1237,43.8915,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 28 November 2020, Al Shabaab militants carried out a hit and run attack against a government security forces (SNA) base in Hudur town (Xudur, Bakool). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1607375003,SOM 7330351,706,SOM32556,32556,"28 November 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,Janaale,1.8,44.7,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 28 November 2020, Al Shabaab militants attacked a government security forces (SNA) defensive base in Janaale town (Marka, Lower Shabelle). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1607375003,SOM 7525684,706,SOM32558,32558,"28 November 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Hamar Weyne",2.0337,45.34,1,"Radio Dalsan",National,"On 28 November 2020, unknown gunmen threw a hand grenade at a Afar-Irdood police station in Mogadishu-Hamar Weyne district (Hamar Weyne, Banadir). The policemen reacted with gunfire to suspected direction after the blast. No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1618494376,SOM 7330369,706,SOM32552,32552,"28 November 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Baydhaba,,Aawdiinle,3.1706,43.4099,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 28 November 2020, Al Shabaab militants conducted a hit and run attack targeting police forces (SWSPF) in Aawdiinle village (Baydhaba, Bay). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1607375003,SOM 7330197,706,SOM32554,32554,"28 November 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Cadale,,"Geel Gub",2.9822,46.2872,1,"Radio Kulmiye",National,"On 28 November 2020, government security forces (Danab/Bancroft) conducted an overnight raid in an Al Shabaab militant-controlled area in Geel Gub village (Cadale, Middle Shabelle). The forces targeted an Al Shabaab meeting and at least eight militants were killed. Five others injured and several others captured.",8,1607375002,SOM 7533776,706,SOM32546,32546,"28 November 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Government of Somalia (2017-)",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Abdiaziz",2.0405,45.36,1,VOA,International,"On 28 November 2020, an Al Shabaab IED targeted the vehicle of the director of Mogadishu seaport near Naserito hospital in Mogadishu-Abdiaziz district (Abdiaziz, Banadir). Three people were injured, including the director.",0,1618494408,SOM 7313630,706,SOM32539,32539,"28 November 2020",2020,1,Riots,"Violent demonstration","Rioters (Somalia)",,5,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,15,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,"Belet Weyne",,"Belet Weyne",4.736,45.2043,1,"Radio Dalsan",National,"On 28 November 2020, over a hundred local residents staged a demonstration against the new administration of Hirshabelle state in Belet Weyne town (Belet Weyne, Hiraan). Some roads were barricaded with burning tires, stones and metal objects. The police dispersed the demonstrators. [size=over a hundred]",0,1606769179,SOM 7313633,706,SOM32537,32537,"28 November 2020",2020,1,Protests,"Peaceful protest","Protesters (Somalia)",,6,,,0,60,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Gedo,Baardheere,,Bardera,2.3385,42.2843,1,"Radio Dalsan",National,"On 28 November 2020, over a hundred local residents staged a protest against the request of opposition leaders who called for the withdrawal of SNA forces from Gedo region in Bardera town (Baardheere, Gedo). [size=over a hundred]",0,1606769179,SOM 7313636,706,SOM32540,32540,"28 November 2020",2020,1,Protests,"Peaceful protest","Protesters (Somalia)",,6,,,0,60,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Gedo,"Belet Xaawo",,"Belet Xaawo",3.7807,41.8943,1,"Radio Dalsan",National,"On 28 November 2020, over a hundred local residents staged a protest against the request of opposition leaders who called for the withdrawal of SNA forces from Gedo region in Belet Xaawo town (Belet Xaawo, Gedo). [size=over a hundred]",0,1606769179,SOM 7313640,706,SOM32541,32541,"28 November 2020",2020,1,Protests,"Peaceful protest","Protesters (Somalia)",,6,,,0,60,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Gedo,Doolow,,Doolow,4.1642,42.0794,1,"Radio Kulmiye",National,"On 28 November 2020, over a hundred local residents staged a protest against the request of opposition leaders who called for the withdrawal of SNA forces from Gedo region in Doolow town (Doolow, Gedo). [size=over a hundred]",0,1606769179,SOM 7313641,706,SOM32543,32543,"28 November 2020",2020,1,Protests,"Peaceful protest","Protesters (Somalia)",,6,,,0,60,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Gedo,"Ceel Waaq",,"El Wak",2.7352,41.0177,1,"Radio Kulmiye",National,"On 28 November 2020, over a hundred local residents staged a protest against the request of opposition leaders who called for the withdrawal of SNA forces from Gedo region in El Wak town (Ceel Waaq, Gedo). [size=over a hundred]",0,1606769179,SOM 7313643,706,SOM32545,32545,"28 November 2020",2020,1,Protests,"Peaceful protest","Protesters (Somalia)",,6,,,0,60,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Gedo,Garbahaarey,,Garbahaarey,3.328,42.2199,1,"Radio Kulmiye",National,"On 28 November 2020, over a hundred local residents staged a protest against the request of opposition leaders who called for the withdrawal of SNA forces from Gedo region in Garbahaarey town (Garbahaarey, Gedo). [size=over a hundred]",0,1606769179,SOM 7313644,706,SOM32542,32542,"28 November 2020",2020,1,Protests,"Peaceful protest","Protesters (Somalia)",,6,,,0,60,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Gedo,Luuq,,Doolow-Luuq,3.7938,42.5445,1,"Radio Kulmiye",National,"On 28 November 2020, over a hundred local residents staged a protest against the request of opposition leaders who called for the withdrawal of SNA forces from Gedo region in Doolow-Luuq town (Luuq, Gedo). [size=over a hundred]",0,1606769179,SOM 7313645,706,SOM32544,32544,"28 November 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)","Unidentified Clan Group (Somalia)",7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Mudug,Gaalkacyo,,"Gaalkacyo North",6.77,47.63,1,"Radio Kulmiye",National,"On 28 November 2020, two unknown gunmen shot and killed a clan elder in Gaalkacyo North town (Gaalkacyo, Mudug). The clan elder was reported to be among the election delegates in the coming election.",1,1606769179,SOM 7330344,706,SOM32551,32551,"27 November 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence",Grenade,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,,,0,30,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,"Belet Weyne",,"Belet Weyne",4.736,45.2043,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 27 November 2020, unidentified men threw a hand grenade at a government security forces (SNA) forward operation base in Bacaadaha neighborhood of Hawlwadag village in Belet Weyne town (Belet Weyne, Hiraan). The hand grenade missed the target and exploded at an open ground. No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1607375003,SOM 7330367,706,SOM32550,32550,"27 November 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,"Belet Weyne",,"Belet Weyne",4.736,45.2043,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 27 November 2020, Al Shabaab militants carried out a hit and run attack against government security forces (SNA) at Indhafiiq checkpoint in Heigan neighborhood in Belet Weyne town (Belet Weyne, Hiraan). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1607375003,SOM 7330370,706,SOM32549,32549,"27 November 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Baydhaba,,Baidoa,3.1172,43.6469,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 27 November 2020, Al Shabaab militants carried out a hit and run attack against a police forces checkpoint in Bulla Nurio section in Baidoa town (Baydhaba, Bay). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1607375003,SOM 7533793,706,SOM32536,32536,"27 November 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Suicide bomb","Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Wadajir",2.0462,45.3341,1,VOA,International,"On 27 November 2020, an Al Shabaab militant suicide bomber detonated his device in Mogadishu-Wadajir district (Wadajir, Banadir), targeting civilians at gelato divino cafe. Nine people were killed, including the suicide bomber, and several others were injured.",9,1618494451,SOM 7313638,706,SOM32535,32535,"27 November 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Civilians (Somalia)","Labour Group (Somalia)",7,17,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,"Buur Hakaba",,Leego,2.7144,44.509,1,"Radio Kulmiye",National,"On 27 November 2020, government security forces (SNA) shot and killed a prominent businessman in Leego village (Buur Hakaba, Bay) for attending an Al Shabaab meeting near the village.",1,1606769179,SOM 7313639,706,SOM32534,32534,"27 November 2020",2020,1,Protests,"Peaceful protest","Protesters (Somalia)",,6,,,0,60,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,"Buur Hakaba",,Leego,2.7144,44.509,1,"Radio Kulmiye",National,"On 27 November 2020, over a hundred locals protested against the brutality of government security forces (SNA) in Leego village (Buur Hakaba, Bay), after soldiers shot and killed a man (coded separately). [size=over a hundred]",0,1606769179,SOM 7330360,706,SOM32548,32548,"26 November 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians","Abduction/forced disappearance","Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Cadale,,"Geel Gub",2.9822,46.2872,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 26 November 2020, Al Shabaab militants abducted six young boys in Geel Gub village (Cadale, Middle Shabelle). The militants also collected dry rations from the village.",0,1607375003,SOM 7330364,706,SOM32547,32547,"26 November 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence",Grenade,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)","Government of Somalia (2017-)",7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,"Belet Weyne",,"Belet Weyne",4.736,45.2043,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 26 November 2020, unidentified men threw a hand grenade towards the entrance gate of a FGS MP's residence at Hawlwadag village in Belet Weyne town (Belet Weyne, Hiraan). The grenade missed the target and exploded, injuring a passerby civilian. No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1607375003,SOM 7313684,706,SOM32526,32526,"25 November 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Afgooye,2.15,45.116,1,"Somali Memo",National,"On 25 November 2020, Al Shabaab militants shot and killed a government soldier (SNA) (assumed on-duty) at the livestock market neighborhood in Afgooye town (Afgooye, Lower Shabelle).",1,1606769179,SOM 7313755,706,SOM32528,32528,"25 November 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,"Bulo Burto",,"Bulo Burto",3.8519,45.5651,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 25 November 2020, Al Shabaab militants carried out a hit and run attack against the government security forces (SNA) forward operation base in Bulo Burto town (Bulo Burto, Hiraan). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1606769179,SOM 7313783,706,SOM32533,32533,"25 November 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Baydhaba,,Makuudo,3.0597,43.6041,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 25 November 2020, Al Shabaab militants carried out a hit and run attack against the government security forces (SNA) position at Makuudo village (Baydhaba, Bay). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1606769179,SOM 7313791,706,SOM32527,32527,"25 November 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Baydhaba,,Baidoa,3.1172,43.6469,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 25 November 2020, Al Shabaab militants carried out a hit and run attack against a police position in the Tawfik section of Baidoa town (Baydhaba, Bay). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1606769180,SOM 7313795,706,SOM32532,32532,"25 November 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Djibouti)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,Jalalaqsi,,Jalalaqsi,3.3834,45.5969,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 25 November 2020, Al Shabaab militants carried out a hit and run attack against an AMISOM Djibouti troops forward operation base in Jalalaqsi town (Jalalaqsi, Hiraan). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1606769180,SOM 7577272,706,SOM32530,32530,"25 November 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Ceelasha Biyaha",2.0823,45.2102,1,Caasimada,National,"On 25 November 2020, an Al Shabaab IED targeting a Turkish-trained police forces convoy (Haramcad unit) detonated at Ceelasha Biyaha village (Afgooye, Lower Shabelle). At least five police officers were killed.",5,1611613346,SOM 7799254,706,SOM32529,32529,"25 November 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-) Jubaland Security Force",,1,"Civilians (Somalia)","Women (Somalia)",7,17,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Kismaayo,,Kismayo,-0.3603,42.5463,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 25 November 2020, a Jubaland police officer shot and killed one female and wounded another female at the Talacada area in Calanley village (Kismaayo, Lower Juba). Police arrested a perpetrator. The motive is unknown.",1,1617662605,SOM 7313632,706,SOM32531,32531,"25 November 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Shelling/artillery/missile attack","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Djibouti)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Galgaduud,Dhuusamarreeb,,Dhuusamarreeb,5.5376,46.3867,1,"Radio Dalsan",National,"On 25 November 2020, Al Shabaab militants fired several mortars at a AMISOM Djibouti troops base in Ugaas Nur airstrip in Dhuusamarreeb town (Dhuusamarreeb, Galgaduud). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1606769179,SOM 7313683,706,SOM32520,32520,"24 November 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Uganda)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,Janaale,1.8,44.7,1,"Somali Memo",National,"On 24 November 2020, Al Shabaab militants carried out a hit and run attack against an AMISOM UDF base in Janaale village (Marka, Lower Shabelle). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1606769179,SOM 7313686,706,SOM32516,32516,"24 November 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Djibouti)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Galgaduud,Dhuusamarreeb,,Dhuusamarreeb,5.5376,46.3867,1,"Somali Memo",National,"On 24 November 2020, Al Shabaab militants carried out a hit and run attack against the AMISOM Djibouti base at Ugaas Nur airstrip in Dhuusamarreeb town (Dhuusamarreeb, Galgaduud). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1606769179,SOM 7313688,706,SOM32518,32518,"24 November 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Kenya)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Badhaadhe,,Hosingow,-0.1734,41.2695,1,"Somali Memo",National,"On 24 November 2020, Al Shabaab militants carried out a hit and run attack against an AMISOM KDF troops base in Hosingow village (Kismaayo, Lower Juba). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1618494603,SOM 7313728,706,SOM32514,32514,"24 November 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-)","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,"Bulo Mareer",1.6298,44.5196,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 24 November 2020, Al Shabaab militants attacked the main entrance of an AMISOM and government security forces (SNA) checkpoint in Bulo Mareer (Marka, Lower Shabelle). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1606769179,SOM 7313740,706,SOM32513,32513,"24 November 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-)","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Baraawe,,Baraawe,1.1132,44.0297,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 24 November 2020, Al Shabaab militants attacked AMISOM and government security forces (SNA) in an airstrip post in Baraawe town (Baraawe, Lower Shabelle). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1606769179,SOM 7525724,706,SOM32523,32523,"24 November 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,11,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Karan",2.0652,45.39,1,"Radio Dalsan",National,"On 24 November 2020, two groups of government security forces (military and police) exchanged gunfire at a police checkpoint near sanca junction road neighborhood in Mogadishu-Karan district (Karan, Banadir). The armed clashes came after a Toyota Vehicle carrying Mira Khaat escorted by police attempted to pass the checkpoint forcefully. No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1618494609,SOM 7313765,706,SOM32524,32524,"24 November 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Qoryooley,,Qoryooley,1.7878,44.53,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 24 November 2020, Al Shabaab militants attacked a government security forces (SNA) position in Xerro-labaad village in Qoryooley town (Qoryooley, Lower Shabelle). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1606769179,SOM 7313766,706,SOM32512,32512,"24 November 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Awdheegle,1.9833,44.8333,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 24 November 2020, Al Shabaab militants launched an attack on government security forces (SNA) checkpoints on the outskirt of Awdheegle village (Afgooye, Lower Shabelle). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1606769179,SOM 7313775,706,SOM32521,32521,"24 November 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians","Abduction/forced disappearance","Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Labour Group (Somalia); Unidentified Clan Group (Somalia)",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Juba",Jilib,,Jilib,0.4833,42.7666,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 24 November 2020, Al Shabaab militants abducted about 10 businessmen, including two clan elders, in the vicinity of Jilib town (Jilib, Middle Juba). The exact reason for their abduction is unknown.",0,1606769179,SOM 7313782,706,SOM32515,32515,"24 November 2020",2020,1,Protests,"Protest with intervention","Protesters (Somalia)",,6,"Police Forces of Somaliland (2010-)",,1,16,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Sool,Caynabo,,Caynabo,8.9577,46.4111,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 24 November 2020, hundreds of local people staged a demonstration against the recent rape and killing of an eighteen-year-old girl in Ceel al village at Caynabo town (Caynabo, Sool). The police dispersed the demonstrators. [size=hundreds]",0,1606769179,SOM 7313786,706,SOM32519,32519,"24 November 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,Janaale,1.8,44.7,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 24 November 2020, Al Shabaab militants carried out a hit and run attack against a government security forces (SNA) defensive base in the outskirts of Janaale village (Marka, Lower Shabelle). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1606769180,SOM 7799500,706,SOM32517,32517,"24 November 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Jubaland Security Force",,1,"Civilians (Somalia)","Labour Group (Somalia); Women (Somalia)",7,17,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Kismaayo,,Kismayo,-0.3603,42.5463,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 24 November 2020, a Jubaland security forces soldier shot and injured a female employee while working at the resident of the Jubaland official at Fiat area section in Farjano village (Kismaayo, Lower Juba). The reason for the shooting is unknown.",0,1617662605,SOM 7313631,706,SOM32522,32522,"24 November 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Hawadle-Agoon Sub-Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Habar Gedir-Ayr Sub-Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,44,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,"Belet Weyne",,Matabaan,5.1994,45.5252,2,"Radio Dalsan",National,"On 24 November 2020, Hawadle-Agoon sub clan and Habar Gedir-Ayr sub clan militias clashed in Geel Kudal village near Matabaan town (Belet Weyne, Hiraan). At least five people were killed and ten others injured. The fighting is in connection to a previous act of clan revenge between the two clans.",5,1606769179,SOM 7313642,706,SOM32525,32525,"24 November 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bakool,Waajid,,Waajid,3.8096,43.2463,1,"Radio Kulmiye",National,"On 24 November 2020, Al Shabaab militants opened fire at a house of a police officer (SWSPF) in Waajid town (Waajid, Bakool), killing seven people, including five children.",7,1606769179,SOM 7313682,706,SOM32508,32508,"23 November 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Kenya)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Badhaadhe,,Kolbiyow,-1.1369,41.2174,1,"Somali Memo",National,"On 23 November 2020, Al Shabaab militants carried out a hit and run attack against an AMISOM KDF forward operation base in Kolbiyow village (Badhaadhe, Lower Juba). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1606769179,SOM 7313687,706,SOM32503,32503,"23 November 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle","Wanla Weyn",,"Bali Doogle",2.6632,44.6979,2,"Somali Memo",National,"On 23 November 2020, an Al Shabaab IED targeted a government security forces (Danab/Bancroft unit) convoy coming from Wanla Weyne to Mogadishu, detonating outside Bali Doogle airfield in Bali Doogle village (Wanla Weyn, Lower Shabelle). At least 12 soldiers were killed.",12,1606769179,SOM 7578468,706,SOM32505,32505,"23 November 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Ceelasha Biyaha Communal Group (Somalia)",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Ceelasha Biyaha",2.0823,45.2102,1,"Radio Dalsan",National,"On 23 November 2020, Al Shabaab militants shot and killed an elder at Ceelasha Biyaha village (Afgooye, Lower Juba). The elder was a former electoral delegate who allegedly participated in the 2016 parliamentary elections in Southwest state.",1,1611613350,SOM 7313768,706,SOM32511,32511,"23 November 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Habar Gedir-Ayr Sub-Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Civilians (Somalia)","Hawadle-Agoon Sub-Clan Group (Somalia)",7,47,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,"Belet Weyne",,Qabno,5.0075,45.1689,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 23 November 2020, an Ayr sub clan militia shot and killed a man from the Agoon sub clan of Hawadle in Qabno village (Belet Weyne, Hiraan). The motive of the killing was clan revenge and a land dispute.",1,1606769179,SOM 7313796,706,SOM32504,32504,"23 November 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,"Belet Weyne",,"Belet Weyne",4.736,45.2043,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 23 November 2020, Al Shabaab militants carried out a hit and run attack against the government security forces Indhafiiq checkpoint at Heegan neighborhood in Belet Weyne town (Belet Weyne, Hiraan). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1606769180,SOM 7313799,706,SOM32507,32507,"23 November 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,K13,2.0694,45.2421,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 23 November 2020, Al Shabaab militants threw a hand-grenade at a government security forces (SNA) foot patrol in the vicinity of K13 village (Afgooye, Lower Shabelle). The soldiers reacted with heavy gunfire in the militant's direction. No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1606769180,SOM 7313365,706,SOM32506,32506,"23 November 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,Janaale,1.8,44.7,1,"Al Furqaan",National,"On 23 November 2020, Al Shabaab militants carried out a hit and run attack against an AMISOM forward operation base in Janaale village (Marka, Lower Shabelle). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1606769177,SOM 7520229,706,SOM32509,32509,"23 November 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Heliwa",2.0844,45.39,1,"Al Furqaan",National,"On 23 November 2020, two Al Shabaab militants shot and killed a government soldier (reportedly on-duty) at the livestock market neighborhood in Mogadishu-Heliwa district (Heliwa, Banadir).",1,1618494655,SOM 7313402,706,SOM32510,32510,"23 November 2020",2020,1,"Strategic developments","Looting/property destruction","Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Labour Group (Somalia)",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bakool,Xudur,,Oddur,4.1213,43.8895,2,Caasimada,National,"Property destruction: On 23 November 2020, Al Shabaab militants burnt seven trucks carrying supplies heading to Hudur town near Quracjoome village in the Oddur town area (Xudur, Bakool). All drivers managed to escape from the scene.",0,1606769178,SOM 7579158,706,SOM32498,32498,"22 November 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Ceelasha Biyaha",2.0823,45.2102,1,"Somali Memo",National,"On 22 November 2020, Al Shabaab militants shot and killed two government soldiers (SNA) and injured another in Ceelasha Biyaha village (Afgooye, Lower Shabelle).",2,1611613360,SOM 7313763,706,SOM32499,32499,"22 November 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,11,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Gedo,Doolow,,Doolow,4.1642,42.0794,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 22 November 2020, two government security forces (stabilization unit) exchanged fire among themselves on the outskirts of Dollow airstrip in Doolow town (Doolow, Gedo). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1606769179,SOM 7525733,706,SOM32501,32501,"22 November 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Civilians (Somalia)","Taxi Drivers (Somalia)",7,17,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Waaberi",2.0195,45.31,1,"Radio Dalsan",National,"On 22 November 2020, a government soldier on a motorcycle shot and killed a male tuk-tuk driver at the Suuqa-Berta village neighborhood in Mogadishu-Waaberi district (Waaberi, Banadir).",1,1618494680,SOM 7313770,706,SOM32502,32502,"22 November 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Macawiisley Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,24,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,"Bulo Burto",,Quracley,3.7376,45.5732,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 22 November 2020, Al Shabaab militants clashed with the Macawiisley clan militia in Quracley village (Bulo Burto, Hiraan). One well-known Macawisley clan militia commander was killed and another commander captured.",1,1606769179,SOM 7530998,706,SOM32500,32500,"22 November 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)","Labour Group (Somalia)",7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Mogadishu - Daynile",2.0581,45.3003,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 22 November 2020, unidentified gunmen shot and killed two Banadir electricity company (BECO) staff members at Macaane village neighborhood in Mogadishu-Daynile district (Daynile, Banadir). The motive is unknown.",2,1618494709,SOM 7530343,706,SOM32497,32497,"21 November 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Yaqshid",2.0678,45.35,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 21 November 2020, unknown gunmen threw a hand grenade at a government military checkpoint near Miisanka Dhuhusha in Towfiiq village neighborhood in Mogadishu-Yaqshid district (Yaqshid, Banadir). The soldiers reacted with gunfire in the attackers' direction. No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1618494755,SOM 7307422,706,SOM32494,32494,"21 November 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Unidentified Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,47,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,"Belet Weyne",,Qabno,5.0075,45.1689,1,"Radio Dalsan",National,"On 21 November 2020, unknown gunmen, suspected to be a clan militia, shot and killed a man in Qabno village (Belet Weyne, Hiraan). The motive is unknown.",1,1606158330,SOM 7307175,706,SOM32493,32493,"21 November 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Djibouti)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,Jalalaqsi,,Jalalaqsi,3.3834,45.5969,1,"Al Furqaan",National,"On 21 November 2020, Al Shabaab militants carried out an attack against an AMISOM Djibouti base in Jalalaqsi town (Jalalaqsi, Hiraan). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1606158328,SOM 7307433,706,SOM32495,32495,"21 November 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Saabid,2.1311,45.0377,1,"Radio Kulmiye",National,"On 21 November 2020, Al Shabaab militants carried out an attack against a government security forces checkpoint in Saabid village (Afgooye, Lower Shabelle). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1606158330,SOM 7577271,706,SOM32492,32492,"21 November 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Ceelasha Biyaha",2.0823,45.2102,1,Caasimada,National,"On 21 November 2020, suspected Al Shabaab militants attacked a passenger vehicle carrying government soldiers in Ceelasha Biyaha village (Afgooye, Lower Shabelle). Four people were killed, including two civilians.",4,1611613346,SOM 7313751,706,SOM32496,32496,"20 November 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Baraawe,,Baraawe,1.1132,44.0297,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 20 November 2020, Al Shabaab militants launched a hit and run attack targeting a government security forces (SNA) base in the outskirts of Baraawe town (Baraawe, Lower Shabelle). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1606769179,SOM 7307475,706,SOM32491,32491,"20 November 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Puntland Security Force",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Mudug,Gaalkacyo,,Israac,6.77,47.43,1,"Shabelle Media Network",National,"On 20 November 2020, unknown gunmen threw a hand grenade at a Puntland security forces patrol vehicle near Shaariqah hotel in Israac village (Gaalkacyo, Mudug). The security forces reacted with gunfire. One businessman was killed and another civilian got injured by the stray bullets.",1,1606158330,SOM 7307477,706,SOM32490,32490,"20 November 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Bariirre,2.0476,44.8975,1,"Somali Memo",National,"On 20 November 2020, Al Shabaab militants carried a hit and run attack against a government security forces base in Bariirre village (Afgooye, Lower Shabelle). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1606158330,SOM 7307478,706,SOM32489,32489,"20 November 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Jubaland Security Force","AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Kenya)",1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Afmadow,,Afmadow,0.5172,42.071,1,"Somali Memo",National,"On 20 November 2020, Al Shabaab militants carried a hit and run attack against a government security forces and AMISOM KDF forward operation base in Afmadow village (Afmadow, Lower Juba). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1606158330,SOM 7307540,706,SOM32487,32487,"19 November 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)","AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Ethiopia)",1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,"Qansax Dheere",,"Qansax Dheere",2.8712,43.0043,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 19 November 2020, Al Shabaab militants launched simultaneous hit and run attacks targeting a police forces (Southwest Special Police forces) and AMISOM ENDF base in Qansax Dheere town (Qansax Dheere, Bay). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1606158330,SOM 7307549,706,SOM32483,32483,"19 November 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,Jalalaqsi,,Jalalaqsi,3.3834,45.5969,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 19 November 2020, Al Shabaab militants carried out a hit and run attack against government security forces in Jalalaqsi town (Jalalaqsi, Hiraan). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1606158330,SOM 7307556,706,SOM32484,32484,"19 November 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,Janaale,1.8,44.7,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 19 November 2020, Al Shabaab militants attacked a government security forces (SNA) defensive base at Janaale village (Marka, Lower Shabelle). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1606158330,SOM 7307559,706,SOM32482,32482,"19 November 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Shelling/artillery/missile attack","Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,"Bulo Burto",,Aborey,4.0104,45.6813,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 19 November 2020, Al Shabaab militants opened fire with an anti-aircraft gun at a commercial plane carrying civilians in the airspace of Aborey village (Bulo Burto, Hiraan). The plane was not impacted and landed safely in Mogadishu.",0,1606158330,SOM 7307562,706,SOM32485,32485,"19 November 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,K60,1.9243,44.9231,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 19 November 2020, Al Shabaab militants attacked a government security forces (SNA) defensive base in the vicinity of K60 village (Marka, Lower Shabelle). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1618494876,SOM 7307174,706,SOM32488,32488,"19 November 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Kenya)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Afmadow,,Qoqani,0.2906,41.7128,1,"Al Furqaan",National,"On 19 November 2020, Al Shabaab militants launched a hit and run attack against an AMISOM KDF forward operation base in Qoqani village (Afmadow, Lower Juba). At least two soldiers were killed as claimed by Al Shabaab.",2,1606158328,SOM 7307431,706,SOM32486,32486,"19 November 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Lafoole,2.0833,45.1667,1,"Radio Kulmiye",National,"On 19 November 2020, an Al Shabaab IED detonated, targeting government security forces based in a checkpoint near a restaurant in Lafoole village (Afgooye, Lower Shabelle). Two soldiers were killed and three others injured.",2,1606158330,SOM 7307526,706,SOM32473,32473,"18 November 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence",Grenade,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)","Civilians (Somalia)",1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Baydhaba,,Baidoa,3.1172,43.6469,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 18 November 2020, an unidentified person threw a hand grenade at government security forces conducting security operations near Onodka bridge in Hawlwadag neighborhood in Baidoa town (Baydhaba, Bay). Two police officers and four civilians were injured.",0,1606158330,SOM 7307554,706,SOM32474,32474,"18 November 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Bariirre,2.0476,44.8975,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 18 November 2020, Al Shabaab militants carried out an attack on a government security forces (SNA) defensive base in the vicinity of Bariirre village (Afgooye, Lower Shabelle). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1606158330,SOM 7798927,706,SOM32477,32477,"18 November 2020",2020,1,Protests,"Excessive force against protesters","Protesters (Somalia)",,6,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-) Jubaland Security Force",,1,16,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Kismaayo,,Kismayo,-0.3603,42.5463,1,"Radio Kulmiye",National,"On 18 November 2020, relatives of a deceased person protested at the road in front of the Kismayo hospital in Kismayo town (Kismaayo, Lower Juba). Police opened fire to disperse the protestors and two people were injured. [size=no report]",0,1617662604,SOM 7307173,706,SOM32475,32475,"18 November 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Baydhaba,,Cannole,3.1518,43.667,1,"Al Furqaan",National,"On 18 November 2020, Al Shabaab militants attacked a government security forces (SNA) defensive base in Cannole village (Baydhaba, Bay). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1606158328,SOM 7525798,706,SOM32478,32478,"18 November 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Burundi)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Karan",2.0652,45.39,2,"Radio Kulmiye",National,"On 18 November 2020, a roadside remote controlled IED exploded, targeting an AMISOM BNDF convoy passing near Turkish Mosque at Fagax junction road, in the vicinity of Mogadishu-Karan district (Karan, Banadir). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1618494980,SOM 7525800,706,SOM32479,32479,"18 November 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Burundi)",,8,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,78,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Karan",2.0652,45.39,1,"Radio Kulmiye",National,"On 18 November 2020, members of an AMISOM BNDF convoy opened fire at civilians at Fagax junction road in Mogadishu-Karan district (Karan, Banadir). Three people were killed, including a donkey cart driver.",3,1618494981,SOM 7307476,706,SOM32481,32481,"18 November 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Saabid,2.1311,45.0377,1,"Shabelle Media Network",Subnational,"On 18 November 2020, Al Shabaab militants carried a hit and run attack targeting a government security forces (SNA) base in Saabid village (Afgooye, Lower Shabelle). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1606158330,SOM 7307479,706,SOM32480,32480,"18 November 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Ethiopia)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,"Qansax Dheere",,"Qansax Dheere",2.8712,43.0043,1,"Somali Memo",National,"On 18 November 2020, Al Shabaab militants launched a hit and run attack targeting an AMISOM ENDF position in Qansax Dheere town (Qansax Dheere, Bay). Al Shabaab claimed to have killed at least two soldiers.",2,1606158330,SOM 7918296,706,SOM32476,32476,"18 November 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Majeerteen Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Civilians (Somalia)","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Jubaland Security Force",7,47,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Kismaayo,,Kismayo,-0.3603,42.5463,1,"Radio Kulmiye",National,"On 18 November 2020, a Majeerteen clan militia shot and killed a Jubaland security forces soldier (assumed off-duty) over a disputed parcel of land in Mahjar area of Kismayo town (Kismaayo, Lower Juba).",1,1619476353,SOM 7307536,706,SOM32464,32464,"17 November 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Afgooye,2.15,45.116,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 17 November 2020, an IED by unknown group exploded, targeting two government soldiers riding a motorbike on the road between Adow-Dibile and Afgooye village (Afgooye, Lower Shabelle). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1606158330,SOM 7307555,706,SOM32466,32466,"17 November 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians","Abduction/forced disappearance","Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Labour Group (Somalia)",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bakool,Waajid,,"Ceel Baar",3.9167,43.1822,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 17 November 2020, Al Shabaab militants burnt three donkey carts and killed one donkey in Ceel Baar village (Waajid, Bakool). The militants also detained the owners of the carts because they had banned the transport and delivery of commercial goods or other materials into government-controlled towns.",0,1606158330,SOM 7579957,706,SOM32468,32468,"17 November 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)","AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Burundi)",1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Jowhar,,Jowhar,2.7797,45.5042,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 17 November 2020, an IED planted by unknown group exploded, targeting a government security and AMISOM BNDF position in Horseed village in Jowhar town (Jowhar, Middle Shabelle). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1611613362,SOM 7530071,706,SOM32472,32472,"17 November 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Suicide bomb","Al Shabaab",,2,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Waaberi",2.0195,45.31,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 17 November 2020, an Al Shabaab suicide bomber detonated himself near the main gate of the police Academy in Afysioni road in Mogadishu-Waaberi district (Waaberi, Banadir). The suicide bomber was killed.",1,1618495012,SOM 7307424,706,SOM32469,32469,"17 November 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)","Judges (Somalia)",7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Sool,"Laas Caanood",,Laascaanood,8.4774,47.3597,1,"Radio Dalsan",National,"On 17 November 2020, unknown gunmen shot and killed the deputy chairman of Sool regional court in Laascaanood town (Laas Caanood, Sool). The perpetrators managed to escape from the scene.",1,1606158330,SOM 7307425,706,SOM32467,32467,"17 November 2020",2020,1,Protests,"Peaceful protest","Protesters (Somalia)","Taxi Drivers (Somalia)",6,,,0,60,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Nugaal,Garoowe,,Garowe,8.4064,48.4819,1,"Radio Dalsan",National,"On 17 November 2020, over fifty local drivers of Dhaweeye staged a protest against the decision to impose a new tax by the taxi company in Garowe town (Garoowe, Nugaal). [size=over 50]",0,1606158330,SOM 7307172,706,SOM32465,32465,"17 November 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Baydhaba,,Baidoa,3.1172,43.6469,1,"Al Furqaan",National,"On 17 November 2020, two Al Shabaab IEDs targeting local police forces (Southwest Special Police Forces) detonated near a checkpoint in Samafore junction in Wadajir neighborhood in Baidoa town (Baydhaba, Bay). Four police officers were injured in the explosion.",0,1606158328,SOM 7307473,706,SOM32470,32470,"17 November 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Abgal Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Habar Gedir Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,44,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,"Belet Weyne",,Matabaan,5.1994,45.5252,2,"Shabelle Media Network",National,"On 17 November 2020, an Abgal clan militia clashed with a Habar Gedir clan militia over disputed land near Matabaan village (Belet Weyne, Hiraan). Three people were reportedly injured.",0,1606158330,SOM 7521239,706,SOM32471,32471,"17 November 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Suicide bomb","Al Shabaab",,2,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)","Civilians (Somalia)",1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Hamar Jabjab",2.0276,45.33,1,Caasimada,National,"On 17 November 2020, an Al Shabaab suicide bomber blew himself up, targeting police officers in a crowded bar and restaurant near General Kahiye police academy neighborhood in Mogadishu-Hamar Jabjab district (Hamar Jabjab, Banadir). At least seven people were killed including two police officers and the suicide bomber, while eight others injured.",7,1618495028,SOM 7307525,706,SOM32460,32460,"16 November 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bakool,Xudur,,Oddur,4.1213,43.8895,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 16 November 2020, Al Shabaab militants carried out a probing attack targeting a government security forces (SNA forces) position in Oddur town (Xudur, Bakool). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1606158330,SOM 7307534,706,SOM32455,32455,"16 November 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Jubaland Security Force",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Afmadow,,Afmadow,0.5172,42.071,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 16 November 2020, Al Shabaab militants carried out a hit and run attack against a Jubaland security forces base in the vicinity of Afmadow town (Afmadow, Lower Juba). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1606158330,SOM 7307552,706,SOM32462,32462,"16 November 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,Rusio,1.7186,44.7781,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 16 November 2020, Al Shabaab militants attacked a government security forces (SNA) base in the vicinity of Xafad Rusio village (Marka, Lower Shabelle). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1606158330,SOM 7307557,706,SOM32463,32463,"16 November 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bakool,Waajid,,Waajid,3.8096,43.2463,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 16 November 2020, Al Shabaab militants carried out a hit and run attack targeting a police (Southwest Special Police Forces) position in Waajid town (Waajid, Bakool). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1606158330,SOM 7307560,706,SOM32458,32458,"16 November 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Ethiopia)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Baydhaba,,Berdale,3.2144,43.198,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 16 November 2020, Al Shabaab militants carried out a hit and run attack against an AMISOM ENDF base in Berdale town (Baydhaba, Bay). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1606158330,SOM 7532675,706,SOM32459,32459,"16 November 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,11,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Wadajir",2.0462,45.3341,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 16 November 2020, government security forces (SNA) escorting a khat transport clashed with the district police at the Abaay-dhaxan village neighborhood in Mogadishu-Wadajir district (Wadajir, Banadir). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1618495069,SOM 7307171,706,SOM32457,32457,"16 November 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,"Belet Weyne",,"Belet Weyne",4.736,45.2043,2,"Al Furqaan",National,"On 16 November 2020, Al Shabaab militants attacked a government security forces checkpoint in the vicinity of Belet Weyne town (Belet Weyne, Hiraan). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1606158328,SOM 7307428,706,SOM32456,32456,"16 November 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Government of Somalia (2017-); Muslim Group (Somalia)",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,"Belet Weyne",,"Belet Weyne",4.736,45.2043,1,"Radio Kulmiye",National,"On 16 November 2020, suspected Al Shabaab militants shot and killed a deputy chairman as he was heading out of the mosque in Buundaweyne village in Belet Weyne town (Belet Weyne, Hiraan).",1,1606158330,SOM 7307176,706,SOM32454,32454,"16 November 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Kenya)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Kismaayo,,"Abdale Birole",-0.4906,42.1969,1,"Al Furqaan",National,"On 16 November 2020, Al Shabaab militants carried out a hit and run attack against an AMISOM KDF base in Abdale Birole village (Kismaayo, Lower Juba). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1606158328,SOM 7307177,706,SOM32461,32461,"16 November 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Kenya)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Afmadow,,Qoqani,0.2906,41.7128,1,"Al Furqaan",National,"On 16 November 2020, Al Shabaab militants carried out a hit and run attack against an AMISOM KDF base in Qoqani village (Kismaayo, Lower Juba). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1606158328,SOM 7307528,706,SOM32453,32453,"15 November 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Labour Group (Somalia)",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Balcad,,Xawaadleey,2.5826,45.4894,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 15 November 2020, Al Shabaab militants shot and killed a civilian transporting Khat/Mira between Jamelle and Xawaadleey village (Balcad, Middle Shabelle). The militants also arrested the tuktuk driver.",1,1606158330,SOM 7307544,706,SOM32450,32450,"15 November 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Puntland Police Force",,1,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bari,Bossaso,,Bosaso,11.2842,49.1816,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 15 November 2020, Puntland police clashed with unknown armed men at Ceel Dahir checkpoint in Bosaso town (Bossaso, Bari). A police commander was shot and wounded along with two other people.",0,1606158330,SOM 7307545,706,SOM32449,32449,"15 November 2020",2020,1,Protests,"Peaceful protest","Protesters (Somalia)",,6,,,0,60,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Woqooyi Galbeed",Hargeysa,,Baligubadle,9.0048,44.0017,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 15 November 2020, local youths have staged a protest after the Somaliland ministry of sports-imposed fines on the Hawed regional sports club in Baligubadle village (Hargeysa, Woqooyi Galbeed). [size=no report]",0,1606158330,SOM 7307423,706,SOM32452,32452,"15 November 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Abgal-Reer Matan Sub-Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Abgal-Abdalla Arone Sub-Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,44,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Balcad,,Warshiikh,2.2983,45.798,2,"Radio Dalsan",National,"On 15 November 2020, clan militias from Abgal Reer Matan Abdulle and Abdulle Aroone sub-clans clashed over charcoal land in Xawaalo Odayaal village near Warshiikh town (Balcad, Middle Shabelle). Two people were killed and another was injured.",2,1606158330,SOM 7307427,706,SOM32451,32451,"15 November 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Jowhar,,Gambole,3.0842,45.1809,1,"Radio Kulmiye",National,"On 15 November 2020, government security forces (Danab) clashed with Al Shabaab militants during an operation in Gambole village (Jowhar, Middle Shabelle). At least four militants were killed, including the AS head of education in Middle Shabelle.",4,1606158330,SOM 7302188,706,SOM32445,32445,"14 November 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Togdheer,Burco,,"Balli Dhiig",8.3685,45.9141,1,"Radio Dalsan",National,"On 14 November 2020, an IED by an unknown group detonated when a civilian vehicle passed on the road towards Burco at Balli Dhiig village (Burco, Togdheer). Four people were killed and three other injured.",4,1605559070,SOM 7531609,706,SOM32446,32446,"14 November 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Civilians (Somalia)","Taxi Drivers (Somalia)",7,17,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Mogadishu - Dharkenley",2.0095,45.25,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 14 November 2020, government soldiers (SNA) shot and killed a motorbike driver near the Ex. Control Afgoye junction road neighborhood in Mogadishu-Dharkenley district (Dharkenley, Banadir).",1,1618495135,SOM 7531159,706,SOM32447,32447,"14 November 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,11,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Hamar Weyne",2.0337,45.34,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 14 November 2020, two groups of government security forces engaged in a gunfire exchange at the high court neighborhood in Mogadishu-Hamar Weyne district (Hamar Weyne, Banadir). SNA forces opened fire at a Toyota pickup escorting Turkish citizens. Bodyguards reacted with gunfire.",0,1618495147,SOM 7302339,706,SOM32448,32448,"14 November 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Saabid,2.1311,45.0377,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 14 November 2020, Al Shabaab militants attacked government security forces (SNA) positions at Saabid village (Afgooye, Lower Shabelle). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1605559071,SOM 7302192,706,SOM32442,32442,"13 November 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)","Pastoralists (Somalia)",7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Sool,"Laas Caanood",,Laascaanood,8.4774,47.3597,2,"Radio Dalsan",National,"On 13 November 2020, an IED by an unknown group detonated in Dharkingee village near Laascaanood town (Laas Caanood, Sool), killing three civilians. The explosion also killed 8 camels.",3,1605559070,SOM 7302196,706,SOM32439,32439,"13 November 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Puntland Police Force",,1,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,17,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bari,Bossaso,,Bosaso,11.2842,49.1816,1,"Radio Kulmiye",National,"On 13 November 2020, Puntland police forces shot and killed two youths and injured three others after they got involved in disorderly behavior after a football match in Bosaso town (Bossaso, Bari).",2,1605559070,SOM 7302201,706,SOM32443,32443,"13 November 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Unidentified Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Civilians (Somalia)","Unidentified Clan Group (Somalia)",7,47,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Galgaduud,Dhuusamarreeb,,"Mareer Gur",5.7505,46.5131,1,"Radio Kulmiye",National,"On 13 November 2020, an unidentified clan militia shot and killed a civilian in Mareer Gur village (Dhuusamarreeb, Galgaduud). The incident is related to clan rivalry.",1,1605559070,SOM 7301976,706,SOM32437,32437,"13 November 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Baydhaba,,Baidoa,3.1172,43.6469,1,Caasimada,National,"On 13 November 2020, Al Shabaab militants fired several mortar rounds at the Hareri Kadiyo police station at the airport in Baidoa town (Baydhaba, Bay). Government forces (Military) responded. No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1605559069,SOM 7578470,706,SOM32441,32441,"13 November 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence",Grenade,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Jowhar,,Jowhar,2.7797,45.5042,1,"Radio Dalsan",National,"On 13 November 2020, unidentified armed men threw a hand grenade at a police post at the Horsed neighborhood in Jowhar town (Jowhar, Middle Shabelle). Two SNPF sustained injuries by the blast.",0,1611613350,SOM 7302302,706,SOM32438,32438,"13 November 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Baraawe,,Baraawe,1.1132,44.0297,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 13 November 2020, an IED by an unknown group detonated, targeting a government security forces (SNA) convoy traveling on the road near Baraawe town (Baraawe, Lower Shabelle). One soldier was killed.",1,1605559070,SOM 7302331,706,SOM32440,32440,"13 November 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Gedo,Garbahaarey,,Garbahaarey,3.328,42.2199,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 13 November 2020, Al Shabaab militants carried out a hit and run attack targeting a government security forces (SNA) position in Garbahaarey town (Garbahaarey, Gedo). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1605559071,SOM 7302348,706,SOM32444,32444,"13 November 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Baydhaba,,Mayafulka,3.1292,43.6977,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 13 November 2020, Al Shabaab militants carried out a hit and run attack targeting a government security forces (SNA) position in Mayafulka village (Baydhaba, Bay). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1605559071,SOM 7302048,706,SOM32435,32435,"12 November 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Dir-Qubeys Sub-Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Habar Gedir-Saleban Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,44,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Mudug,Galdogob,,Galdogob,7.012,47.06,2,Goobjoob,National,"On 12 November 2020, a Dir-Qubeys clan militia clashed with a Habar Gedir-Saleban clan militia in Huldooyaale village near Galdogob town (Galdogob, Mudug). The incident is related to clan rivalry. No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1605559069,SOM 7302325,706,SOM32434,32434,"12 November 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians","Abduction/forced disappearance","Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Jowhar,,Caamir,3.0127,45.6997,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 12 November 2020, Al Shabaab militants abducted three youths (two men and a woman), all under 18 years of age, in Caamir village (Jowhar, Middle Shabelle). They were taken to Al Shabaab's Califoldheere training base.",0,1605559070,SOM 7521245,706,SOM32436,32436,"12 November 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Government of Somalia (2017-); Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Waaberi",2.0195,45.31,1,Caasimada,National,"On 12 November 2020, an Al Shabaab RCIED hidden in the trash exploded along the 21 October school road near Checkpoint two in Mogadishu-Waaberi district (Waaberi, Banadir), targeting the commissioner of Hodan district. Two bodyguards were killed and two others injured including the commissioner.",2,1618495254,SOM 7579151,706,SOM32427,32427,"11 November 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Ceelasha Biyaha",2.0823,45.2102,1,"Somali Memo",National,"On 11 November 2020, Al Shabaab militants carried out a hit and run attack targeting an AMISOM troops base in Ceelasha Biyaha village (Afgooye, Lower Shabelle). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1611613360,SOM 7302193,706,SOM32423,32423,"11 November 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Gedo,Baardheere,,Bardera,2.3385,42.2843,1,"Radio Dalsan",National,"On 11 November 2020, Al Shabaab militants shot and killed a government security forces (SNA) soldier (off-duty) at restaurant in Bardera town (Baardheere, Gedo).",1,1605559070,SOM 7302195,706,SOM32428,32428,"11 November 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)","Labour Group (Somalia)",7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Galgaduud,Dhuusamarreeb,,Dhuusamarreeb,5.5376,46.3867,2,"Radio Kulmiye",National,"On 11 November 2020, an IED planted by an unknown group detonated after a vehicle run over it at Sinadhago village near Dhuusamarreeb town (Dhuusamarreeb, Galgaduud). Two people were killed. The vehicle was carrying supplies to SNA forces operating the site.",2,1605559070,SOM 7302198,706,SOM32420,32420,"11 November 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Police Forces of Somaliland (2010-)",,1,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,17,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Sool,"Laas Caanood",,Adhicadeeye,8.6715,47.1586,1,"Radio Kulmiye",National,"On 11 November 2020, Somaliland police shot and killed a civilian when he refused to stop in the police checkpoint in Adhicadeeye village (Laas Caanood, Sool).",1,1605559070,SOM 7532094,706,SOM32431,32431,"11 November 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Mogadishu - Daynile",2.0581,45.3003,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 11 November 2020, Al Shabaab militants launched a hit and run targeting a government security forces checkpoint in Garasbaley village in Mogadishu-Daynile district (Daynile, Banadir). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1618495281,SOM 7301975,706,SOM32424,32424,"11 November 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Kismaayo,,Bar-Sanguun,-0.4876,42.1839,2,Caasimada,National,"On 11 November 2020, government security forces (Danab) clashed with Al Shabaab militants during an operation near Bar-Sanguun village (Kismaayo, Lower Juba). Two senior militants were killed and three others injured.",2,1605559069,SOM 7302256,706,SOM32421,32421,"11 November 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Baraawe,,Baraawe,1.1132,44.0297,1,"Somali Memo",National,"On 11 November 2020, Al Shabaab militants carried a hit and run attack targeting an AMISOM troops base in Baraawe town (Baraawe, Lower Shabelle). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1605559070,SOM 7798923,706,SOM32429,32429,"11 November 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Government of Somalia (2017-)",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Kismaayo,,Kismayo,-0.3603,42.5463,1,"Radio Kulmiye",National,"On 11 November 2020, suspected Al Shabaab militants detonated an IED attached to a window at the residence of the Jubaland minister of tourism and environment in Sinai area in Farjano village (Kismaayo, Lower Juba). Three people were killed.",3,1617662604,SOM 7302327,706,SOM32422,32422,"11 November 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Gedo,Baardheere,,Bardera,2.3385,42.2843,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 11 November 2020, Al Shabaab militants carried out a hit and run attack targeting a government security forces (SNA) position in Bardera town (Baardheere, Gedo). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1605559070,SOM 7302342,706,SOM32425,32425,"11 November 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,"Buur Hakaba",,"Buulo Amiin",2.8297,44.1108,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 11 November 2020, police forces (Southwest Special Police Forces) attacked an Al Shabaab militants base in Buulo Amiin village (Buur Hakaba, Bay). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1605559071,SOM 7302344,706,SOM32426,32426,"11 November 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Baydhaba,,Cannole,3.1518,43.667,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 11 November 2020, Al Shabaab militants attacked government security forces (SNA) near Cannole village (Baydhaba, Bay). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1605559071,SOM 7302346,706,SOM32430,32430,"11 November 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,Marka,1.7131,44.7639,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 11 November 2020, Al Shabaab militants carried out a hit and run attack targeting a government security forces (SNA) checkpoint in the vicinity of Marka town (Marka, Lower Shabelle). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1605559071,SOM 7302347,706,SOM32432,32432,"11 November 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-)","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Cadale,,Xaaji-Cali,2.9192,46.2173,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 11 November 2020, Al Shabaab militants attacked AMISOM/government security forces (SNA) in Xaaji-Cali village (Cadale, Middle Shabelle). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1605559071,SOM 7302351,706,SOM32433,32433,"11 November 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Habar Gedir-Ayr Sub-Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Habar Gedir-Saleban Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,44,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Galgaduud,Cadaado,,Xananburre,5.86,46.96,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 11 November 2020, clan militias from the Ayr and Saleban sub-clans of Habar Gedir clashed in Xananburre village (Cadaado, Galgaduud). Two people were killed, including a soldier who was there for mediation. The fighting is related to land disputes between the clans.",2,1605559071,SOM 7533583,706,SOM32419,32419,"10 November 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Yaqshid",2.0678,45.35,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 10 November 2020, unknown men threw a hand grenade at a government security checkpoint at Ceymiska village neighborhood in Mogadishu-Yaqshid district (Yaqshid, Banadir). The soldiers at the checkpoint reacted with gunfire after the explosion. No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1618495320,SOM 7302187,706,SOM32415,32415,"10 November 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)","Muslim Group (Somalia)",7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Galgaduud,Dhuusamarreeb,,Guri-Ceel,5.3083,45.8774,1,"Radio Dalsan",National,"On 10 November 2020, unknown gunmen open fire at civilians in a mosque after prayers in Guri-Ceel town (Dhuusamarreeb, Galgaduud). Two people were injured. The motive is unknown.",0,1605559070,SOM 7302191,706,SOM32412,32412,"10 November 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Dir-Qubeys Sub-Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Habar Gedir-Saleban Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,44,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Mudug,Galdogob,,Galdogob,7.012,47.06,2,"Radio Dalsan",National,"On 10 November 2020, a Dir-Qubeys clan militia clashed with a Habar Gedir-Saleban clan militia in Huldooyaale village near Galdogob town (Galdogob, Mudug). At least ten people were killed and 27 others injured. The incident is related to clan rivalry.",10,1605559070,SOM 7302247,706,SOM32416,32416,"10 November 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Dir-Qubeys Sub-Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Habar Gedir-Saleban Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,44,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Mudug,Hobyo,,Hobyo,5.3505,48.5268,2,"Shabelle Media Network",National,"On 10 November 2020, a Dir-Qubeys clan militia clashed with a Habar Gedir-Saleban clan militia in Baarg Ciise village near Hobyo town (Hobyo, Mudug). The incident is related to clan rivalry. No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1605559070,SOM 7302257,706,SOM32413,32413,"10 November 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Shelling/artillery/missile attack","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Puntland Dervish Force",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bari,Bossaso,,Galgala,10.9901,49.0568,1,"Somali Memo",National,"On 10 November 2020, Al Shabaab militants fired 12 mortar rounds towards the Puntland Dervish forces base in Galgala (Bossaso, Bari). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1605559070,SOM 7302311,706,SOM32407,32407,"10 November 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Shelling/artillery/missile attack","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Baraawe,,Baraawe,1.1132,44.0297,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 10 November 2020, Al Shabaab militants fired mortar shells towards a government security forces (SNA) defensive base at the Barawe Airport neighborhood in Baraawe town (Baraawe, Lower Shabelle). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1605559070,SOM 7302312,706,SOM32408,32408,"10 November 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Jubaland Security Force",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Kismaayo,,Bar-Sanguun,-0.4876,42.1839,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 10 November 2020, Jubaland security forces on foot patrol clashed with Al Shabaab militants in the vicinity of Bar-Sanguun village (Kismaayo, Lower Juba). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1605559070,SOM 7302316,706,SOM32411,32411,"10 November 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Baraawe,,Embareeso,1.1808,44.0479,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 10 November 2020, Al Shabaab militants attacked a government security forces (SNA) base in Embareeso village (Baraawe, Lower Shabelle). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1605559070,SOM 7302326,706,SOM32409,32409,"10 November 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,Ceel-Jaale,1.6804,44.7227,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 10 November 2020, an Al Shabaab IED targeting an AMISOM convoy exploded near Ceel-Jaale village (Marka, Lower Shabelle). The blast slightly damaged the targeted vehicle. No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1605559070,SOM 7302330,706,SOM32418,32418,"10 November 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Qoryooley,,Mashalaay,1.7407,44.5986,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 10 November 2020, Al Shabaab militants attacked government security forces (SNA) troops in Mashalaay village (Qoryooley, Lower Shabelle). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1605559071,SOM 7302341,706,SOM32417,32417,"10 November 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)","AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Djibouti)",1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Galgaduud,Dhuusamarreeb,,"Lebi Duule",5.3309,46.3592,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 10 November 2020, government security forces (SNA), backed by AMISOM (Djiboutian) forces, clashed with Al Shabaab militants in Lebi Duule village (Dhuusamarreeb, Galgaduud). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1605559071,SOM 7302354,706,SOM32414,32414,"10 November 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Gedo,Garbahaarey,,Garbahaarey,3.328,42.2199,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 10 November 2020, Al Shabaab militants attacked a government soldier (SNA) at his house close to the AMISOM base at the airstrip in Garbahaarey town (Garbahaarey, Gedo). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1605559071,SOM 7302364,706,SOM32410,32410,"10 November 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Galgaduud,Dhuusamarreeb,,Dhuusamarreeb,5.5376,46.3867,2,VOA,International,"On 10 November 2020, an Al Shabaab IED targeting a government security forces (SNA) convoy exploded in Sinna-Dhaqo village near Dhuusamarreeb town (Dhuusamarreeb, Galgaduud). Two soldiers were killed and three others injured.",2,1605559071,SOM 7301914,706,SOM32399,32399,"09 November 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Awdheegle,1.9833,44.8333,1,"Al Furqaan",National,"On 9 November 2020, Al Shabaab militants launched an attack on a government security forces (SNA) checkpoint in Awdheegle village (Afgooye, Lower Shabelle). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1605559068,SOM 7301915,706,SOM32402,32402,"09 November 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,"Buufow Bacaad",1.7493,44.7437,2,"Al Furqaan",National,"On 9 November 2020, Al Shabaab militants ambushed an AMISOM troops convoy passing between Lambar 60 and Buufow Bacaad village (Marka, Lower Shabelle). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1605559068,SOM 7301974,706,SOM32398,32398,"09 November 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Juba",Bu'aale,,Arabow,1.4518,42.9518,1,Caasimada,National,"On 9 November 2020, government security forces (Danab) attacked an Al Shabaab militants base in Arabow village (Bu'aale, Middle Juba). Seven militants were killed, including the head of Al Shabaab in Bu'aale district.",7,1605559069,SOM 7302049,706,SOM32401,32401,"09 November 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Government of Somalia (2017-)",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Gedo,Baardheere,,Bardera,2.3385,42.2843,1,Goobjoob,National,"On 9 November 2020, an SNA soldier (former AS defector) shot and injured a local authority member in Bardera town (Baardheere, Gedo). The perpetrator managed to escape from security forces and rejoined Al Shabaab militants.",0,1605559069,SOM 7302307,706,SOM32403,32403,"09 November 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Baydhaba,,Halule,3.1763,43.6139,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 9 November 2020, unidentified gunmen attacked three households resulting in the killing of two children and injuring two others in Halule village (Baydhaba, Bay). The children were under 15 years and the motive remain unknown.",2,1605559070,SOM 7302308,706,SOM32400,32400,"09 November 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Shelling/artillery/missile attack","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-)",,8,38,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Baraawe,,Baraawe,1.1132,44.0297,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 9 November 2020, an unidentified group fired three mortars rounds within the Barawe airfield (AMISOM) area in Baraawe town (Baraawe, Lower Shabelle). No fatalities and/or injuries reported. No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1605559070,SOM 7579568,706,SOM32404,32404,"09 November 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence",Grenade,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Jowhar,,Jowhar,2.7797,45.5042,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 9 November 2020, an unidentified person threw a hand grenade at a residence of the SNA official in charge of operations in the Balcad district at Horseed village in Jowhar town (Jowhar, Middle Shabelle). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1611613361,SOM 7302323,706,SOM32406,32406,"09 November 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bakool,Xudur,,Oddur,4.1213,43.8895,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 9 November 2020, Al Shabaab militants carried out a hit and run attack targeting a government security forces (SNA) position at Oddur town (Xudur, Bakool). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1605559070,SOM 7799022,706,SOM32405,32405,"09 November 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence",Grenade,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)","Government of Somalia (2017-) Jubaland Administration",7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Kismaayo,,Kismayo,-0.3603,42.5463,1,"Shabelle Media Network",National,"On 9 November 2020, an unidentified individual hurled a hand grenade at the residence of the second deputy speaker of Jubaland parliament in Afmadow Junction in Kismayo town (Kismaayo, Lower Juba). It was later confirmed that the speaker was not in his residence at the time of the incident. Three people were injured.",0,1617662604,SOM 7302194,706,SOM32391,32391,"08 November 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Unidentified Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,47,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Balcad,,Fila-Dheere,2.3352,45.7028,2,"Radio Dalsan",National,"On 8 November 2020, unknown gunmen killed three civilians, including a mother and her two sons, while three others were injured in Xalluushe village near Fila-Dheere village (Balcad, Middle Shabelle). The motive is unknown.",3,1605559070,SOM 7302197,706,SOM32395,32395,"08 November 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Unidentified Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Civilians (Somalia)","Unidentified Clan Group (Somalia); Women (Somalia)",7,47,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Galgaduud,Dhuusamarreeb,,"Mareer Gur",5.7505,46.5131,1,"Radio Kulmiye",National,"On 8 November 2020, an unknown clan militia shot and killed two women in Mareer Gur village (Dhuusamarreeb, Galgaduud). The incident is related to clan rivalry.",2,1605559070,SOM 7302200,706,SOM32392,32392,"08 November 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Dir-Qubeys Sub-Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Habar Gedir-Saleban Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,44,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Mudug,Galdogob,,Galdogob,7.012,47.06,2,"Radio Kulmiye",National,"On 8 November 2020, a Dir-Qubeys clan militia clashed with a Habar Gedir-Saleban clan militia in Huldooyaale village near Galdogob town (Galdogob, Mudug). At least four people were killed and six others injured. The incident is related to clan rivalry.",4,1605559070,SOM 7302254,706,SOM32393,32393,"08 November 2020",2020,1,Protests,"Peaceful protest","Protesters (Somalia)","Muslim Group (Somalia)",6,,,0,60,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Galgaduud,"Ceel Buur",,Galhareeri,4.5307,47.145,1,"Somali Memo",National,"On 8 November 2020, local residents staged a protest against the remarks of the French president about Islam in Galhareeri village (Ceel Buur, Galgaduud). The protesters called the population to boycott all French products [size=no report]",0,1605559070,SOM 7302258,706,SOM32389,32389,"08 November 2020",2020,1,Protests,"Peaceful protest","Protesters (Somalia)","Muslim Group (Somalia)",6,,,0,60,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Galgaduud,"Ceel Buur",,"Ceel Buur",4.6815,46.6234,1,"Somali Memo",National,"On 8 November 2020, over a hundred local residents staged a protest against the remarks of the French president about Islam in Ceel Buur town (Ceel Buur, Galgaduud). The protesters called the population to boycott all French products [size=over a hundred]",0,1605559070,SOM 7302300,706,SOM32394,32394,"08 November 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Kenya)","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Jubaland Security Force",8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Badhaadhe,,Hosingow,-0.1734,41.2695,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 8 November 2020, Al Shabaab militants launched a hit and run attack targeting an AMISOM KD and Jubaland security forces base in the vicinity of Hosingow village (Kismaayo, Lower Juba). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1618495431,SOM 7302328,706,SOM32397,32397,"08 November 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Kenya)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Afmadow,,Tabta,0.3046,41.4394,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 8 November 2020, Al Shabaab militants carried out a hit and run attack targeting an AMISOM KDF base in the vicinity of Tabta village (Afmadow, Lower Juba). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1605559070,SOM 7302335,706,SOM32390,32390,"08 November 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Cumar Beerre",2.1989,45.0548,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 8 November 2020, Al Shabaab militants carried out an attack targeting a government security forces (SNA) checkpoint at Cumar Beerre village (Afgooye, Lower Shabelle). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1605559071,SOM 7302353,706,SOM32388,32388,"08 November 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Jubaland Security Force",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Afmadow,,Afmadow,0.5172,42.071,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 8 November 2020, Al Shabaab militants carried out a probing attack targeting a Jubaland security forces base in the vicinity of Afmadow town (Afmadow, Lower Juba). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1605559071,SOM 7529181,706,SOM32396,32396,"08 November 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Mogadishu - Daynile",2.0581,45.3003,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 8 November 2020, Al Shabaab militants threw a hand grenade at a government security checkpoint at Garasbaaley village in Mogadishu-Daynile district (Daynile, Banadir). The soldiers operating the checkpoint reacted with gunfire after the explosion. No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1618495439,SOM 7525685,706,SOM32386,32386,"07 November 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Government of Somalia (2017-)",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Waaberi",2.0195,45.31,1,"Radio Dalsan",National,"On 7 November 2020, an Al Shabaab RCIED targeted a senator's private vehicle while passing near Dayah hotel in Mogadishu-Waaberi district (Waaberi, Banadir). One person was injured, the senator survived the assassination attempt.",0,1618495463,SOM 7579703,706,SOM32382,32382,"07 November 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Ceelasha Biyaha",2.0823,45.2102,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 7 November 2020, Al Shabaab militants attacked an AMISOM base at Arbacow village near Ceelasha Biyaha village (Afgooye, Lower Shabelle). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1611613361,SOM 7296860,706,SOM32387,32387,"07 November 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bakool,Waajid,,Waajid,3.8096,43.2463,1,"Al Furqaan",National,"On 7 November 2020, Al Shabaab militants carried out a hit and run attack against government security forces (SNA) in Waajid town (Waajid, Bakool). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1604956851,SOM 7296863,706,SOM32385,32385,"07 November 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,Janaale,1.8,44.7,1,"Al Furqaan",National,"On 7 November 2020, Al Shabaab militants carried out a hit and run attack against government security forces (SNA) in Janaale town (Marka, Lower Shabelle). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1604956851,SOM 7296864,706,SOM32381,32381,"07 November 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Baraawe,,Baraawe,1.1132,44.0297,2,"Al Furqaan",National,"On 7 November 2020, Al Shabaab militants carried out a hit and run attack against government security forces (SNA) in the outskirts of Baraawe town (Baraawe, Lower Shabelle). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1604956851,SOM 7297257,706,SOM32384,32384,"07 November 2020",2020,1,Riots,"Violent demonstration","Rioters (Somalia)","Students (Somalia)",5,,,0,50,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Mudug,Gaalkacyo,,"Gaalkacyo North",6.77,47.63,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 7 November 2020, hundreds of students gathered outside the Omar Samatar secondary school gate in Gaalkacyo North town (Gaalkacyo, Mudug), the demonstrators blocked the main road in the school area throwing stones at the police officer. No reason was reported. [size=hundreds]",0,1604956853,SOM 7297263,706,SOM32383,32383,"07 November 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Habar Gedir-Ayr Sub-Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Dir-Qubeys Sub-Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,44,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Galgaduud,Dhuusamarreeb,,Dhuusamarreeb,5.5376,46.3867,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 7 November 2020, armed militias from the Ayr sub-clan of Habagidir and Qubays sub-clan of Dir clashed near Huldooyaale village in Dhuusamarreeb district (Dhuusamarreeb, Galgaduud). One person was killed and six others injured.",1,1604956853,SOM 7533627,706,SOM32379,32379,"06 November 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Yaqshid",2.0678,45.35,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 6 November 2020, government soldiers clashed with three suspected Al Shabaab militants at Juungal market in Mogadishu-Yaqshid district (Yaqshid, Banadir). One soldier was injured.",0,1618495508,SOM 7297135,706,SOM32375,32375,"06 November 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Kenya)","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Jubaland Security Force",8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Gedo,"Ceel Waaq",,"El Wak",2.7352,41.0177,1,"Radio Kulmiye",National,"On 6 November 2020, Al Shabaab militants launched a hit and run attack targeting an AMISOM KDFand Jubaland security forces forward operation base at El Wak town (Ceel Waaq, Gedo). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1604956852,SOM 7297137,706,SOM32374,32374,"06 November 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Galgaduud,Dhuusamarreeb,,Bulacle,5.3329,46.4768,2,"Radio Kulmiye",National,"On 6 November 2020, government security forces (SNA) raided small Al Shabaab bases between Cade-Xayr and Bulacle village (Dhuusamarreeb, Galgaduud). Al Shabaab claimed to have killed eight soldiers and SNA forces claimed killing four militants and injuring several others.",12,1604956852,SOM 7708816,706,SOM33221,33221,"06 November 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,Gendershe,1.8342,44.9667,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 6 November 2020, Al Shabaab militants attacked government security forces (SNA) at a defensive base in Gendershe village (Marka, Lower Shabelle). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1614037122,SOM 7709383,706,SOM32376,32376,"06 November 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)","Military Forces of the United States (2017-2021)",1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,Gendershe,1.8342,44.9667,1,"Somali Memo; New York Times",National-International,"On 6 November 2020, an Al Shabaab VBIED targeted a government security forces (Danab/Bancroft unit) and US troops convoy while moving from Dhanane to Merka, detonating at Gendershe village (Marka, Lower Shabelle). Five soldiers, including an American CIA officer were killed.",5,1614039921,SOM 7297231,706,SOM32380,32380,"06 November 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bakool,Waajid,,Waajid,3.8096,43.2463,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 6 November 2020, Al Shabaab militants carried out a hit and run attack targeting a police (Southwest Special Police Forces) position in Waajid town (Waajid, Bakool). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1604956852,SOM 7297250,706,SOM32373,32373,"06 November 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Baydhaba,,Berdale,3.2144,43.198,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 6 November 2020, police forces (Southwest Special Police Forces) on security patrol clashed with Al Shabaab militants near the animal market at Berdale town (Baydhaba, Bay). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1604956852,SOM 7297253,706,SOM32378,32378,"06 November 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Taxi Drivers (Somalia)",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bakool,"Ceel Barde",,Maarey,4.5833,43.7833,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 6 November 2020, Al Shabaab fighters burned a motorcycle transporting Mira/Khat near Maarey village (Ceel Barde, Bakool). The driver of the motorcycle managed to escape from the militants. Al Shabaab has banned the transport of Mira/Khat in areas under their control.",0,1604956853,SOM 7297254,706,SOM32377,32377,"06 November 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,Janaale,1.8,44.7,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 6 November 2020, Al Shabaab militants attacked government security forces (SNA) while conducting a security search operation on the outskirts of Janaale town (Marka, Lower Shabelle). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1604956853,SOM 7296859,706,SOM32370,32370,"05 November 2020",2020,1,Protests,"Peaceful protest","Protesters (Somalia)","Muslim Group (Somalia)",6,,,0,60,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Kurtunwaarey,,Kurtunwaarey,1.6104,44.3329,1,"Al Furqaan",National,"On 5 November 2020, local residents staged a protest against the remarks of the French president against Islam in Kurtunwaarey town (Kurtunwaarey, Lower Shabelle). The protesters called the population to boycott all French products. [size=no report]",0,1604956851,SOM 7525731,706,SOM32371,32371,"05 November 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Civilians (Somalia)","Taxi Drivers (Somalia)",7,17,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Hawl Wadaag",2.048,45.32,1,"Radio Dalsan",National,"On 5 November 2020, a police officer operating a security post shot and killed a Tuk-tuk driver at Bakaaro intersection in Mogadishu-Hawl Wadaag district (Hawl Wadaag, Banadir). The victim had crossed the checkpoint where the soldier asked him to return and leave but the victim ignored the instructions.",1,1618495553,SOM 7297134,706,SOM32369,32369,"05 November 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Air/drone strike","Military Forces of Kenya (2013-)",,8,"Civilians (Somalia)","Pastoralists (Somalia)",7,78,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Gedo,"Ceel Waaq",,"El Wak",2.7352,41.0177,2,"Radio Kulmiye",National,"On 5 November 2020, Kenya defense forces conducted an airstrike targeting Al Shabaab militants but missed its target and hit civilians pastoralists in the vicinity of El Wak town (Ceel Waaq, Gedo). Several people were injured and several animals were killed.",0,1604956852,SOM 7297136,706,SOM32368,32368,"05 November 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Habar Gedir-Ayr Sub-Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Marehan-Dalal Sub-Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,44,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Galgaduud,Dhuusamarreeb,,Bulacle,5.3329,46.4768,1,"Radio Kulmiye",National,"On 5 November 2020, armed militias from the Ayr sub-clan of Habargidir and Dalal sub clan of Marehan clashed in Bulacle village (Dhuusamarreeb, Galgaduud). The fighting is in connection to a previous clan act of revenge between the two clans. No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1604956852,SOM 7526574,706,SOM32372,32372,"05 November 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Government of Somalia (2017-)",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Hodan,,"Mogadishu - Hodan",2.0333,45.35,1,"Shabelle Media Network",National,"On 5 November 2020, an Al Shabaab IED exploded, targeting the vehicle of the Minister of Labor and Social Affairs along the road between Tarabunka Junction and KM4 intersection in Mogadishu-Hodan district (Hodan, Banadir). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1611019332,SOM 7296857,706,SOM32363,32363,"04 November 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Awdheegle,1.9833,44.8333,2,"Al Furqaan",National,"On 4 November 2020, Al Shabaab militants attacked an AMISOM troops convoy passing in the vicinity of Awdheegle village (Afgooye, Lower Shabelle). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1604956851,SOM 7296858,706,SOM32365,32365,"04 November 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Jubaland Security Force",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Kismaayo,,Bar-Sanguun,-0.4876,42.1839,1,"Al Furqaan",National,"On 4 November 2020, Al Shabaab militants launched a heavy attack against a Jubaland security forces base in Bar-Sanguun village (Kismaayo, Lower Juba). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1604956851,SOM 7296861,706,SOM32364,32364,"04 November 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Uganda)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Baraawe,,Baraawe,1.1132,44.0297,1,"Al Furqaan",National,"On 4 November 2020, Al Shabaab militants attacked an AMISOM UDF base in Baraawe town (Baraawe, Lower Shabelle). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1604956851,SOM 7296899,706,SOM32366,32366,"04 November 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Mudug,Gaalkacyo,,Israac,6.77,47.43,1,Caasimada,National,"On 4 November 2020, Al Shabaab militants shot and killed a police officer (assumed off duty) in a teashop in Israac village (Gaalkacyo, Mudug).",1,1604956851,SOM 7297244,706,SOM32367,32367,"04 November 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Police Forces of Somaliland (2010-)",,1,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,17,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Sool,"Laas Caanood",,Laascaanood,8.4774,47.3597,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 4 November 2020, Somaliland police forces guarding a police station opened fire on a motorcycle that did not stop at their checkpoint in Laascaanood town (Laas Caanood, Sool). Two people were injured.",0,1604956852,SOM 7296865,706,SOM32358,32358,"03 November 2020",2020,1,Protests,"Peaceful protest","Protesters (Somalia)","Muslim Group (Somalia)",6,,,0,60,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Juba",Jilib,,Jilib,0.4833,42.7666,1,"Al Furqaan",National,"On 3 November 2020, local residents staged a protest against the remarks of the French president against Islam in Jilib town (Jilib, Middle Juba). The protesters called the population to boycott all French products. [size=no report]",0,1604956851,SOM 7297125,706,SOM32359,32359,"03 November 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Habar Gedir-Ayr Sub-Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Habar Gedir-Saad Sub-Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,44,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Galgaduud,Cabudwaaq,,Mirjicle,5.9812,46.3642,1,"Radio Dalsan",National,"On 3 November 2020, an Ayr sub clan militia clashed with a Saad sub clan militia, both from Habar Gedir clan, in Mirjicle village (Cabudwaaq, Galgaduud). Two people were killed in the clash. The incident is related to clan revenge.",2,1604956852,SOM 7297126,706,SOM32362,32362,"03 November 2020",2020,1,Protests,"Peaceful protest","Protesters (Somalia)","Muslim Group (Somalia)",6,,,0,60,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bakool,Waajid,,Waajid,3.8096,43.2463,1,"Radio Dalsan",National,"On 3 November 2020, local residents staged a protest against the remarks of the French president against Islam in Waajid town (Waajid, Bakool). The protesters called the population to boycott all French products. [size=no report]",0,1604956852,SOM 7297173,706,SOM32361,32361,"03 November 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Sablaale,,Sablaale,1.2495,43.8045,1,"Shabelle Media Network",Subnational,"On 3 November 2020, government security forces conducted an operation and clashed with Al Shabaab militants in Sablaale town (Sablaale, Lower Shabelle). 11 militants were killed, including a senior member.",11,1604956852,SOM 7297180,706,SOM32355,32355,"03 November 2020",2020,1,Protests,"Peaceful protest","Protesters (Somalia)","Muslim Group (Somalia)",6,,,0,60,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Gedo,Garbahaarey,,"Ceel Cadde",3.0359,41.8674,1,"Somali Memo",National,"On 3 November 2020, local residents staged a protest against the remarks of the French president against Islam in Ceel Cadde town (Garbahaarey, Gedo). The protesters called the population to boycott all French products. [size=no report]",0,1604956852,SOM 7297248,706,SOM32357,32357,"03 November 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Puntland Police Force",,1,"Civilians (Somalia)","Taxi Drivers (Somalia)",7,17,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Mudug,Gaalkacyo,,Garsoor,6.7662,47.4279,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 3 November 2020, Puntland security forces (police) opened gun fire on motor bajaj over suspicious activities in Garsoor village (Gaalkacyo, Mudug). One person was wounded.",0,1604956852,SOM 7297258,706,SOM32354,32354,"03 November 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Puntland Police Force",,1,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,17,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bari,Bossaso,,Bosaso,11.2842,49.1816,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 3 November 2020, two men were shot and wounded by a Puntland police officer conducting road traffic control in Bosaso town (Bossaso, Bari). Two men were shot when they failed to obey the officer's instruction to stop.",0,1604956853,SOM 7297265,706,SOM32356,32356,"03 November 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Labour Group (Somalia)",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bakool,Waajid,,"Ceel Jelow",3.9639,43.1912,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 3 November 2020, Al Shabaab militants ambushed a motorcycle transporting mira/khaat near Ceel Jelow village (Waajid, Bakool). The driver was killed, others were injured and escaped from the militants.",1,1604956853,SOM 7521265,706,SOM32360,32360,"03 November 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Government of Somalia (2017-)",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Mogadishu - Dharkenley",2.0095,45.25,1,Caasimada,National,"On 3 November 2020, an Al Shabaab VBIED concealed in the car targed the deputy commissioner of Siinka-dheer village, detonating in Mogadishu-Dharkenley district (Dharkenley, Banadir). The deputy was killed and three others injured.",1,1618495682,SOM 7301977,706,SOM32347,32347,"02 November 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Shelling/artillery/missile attack","Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Government of Somalia (2017-)",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Galgaduud,Dhuusamarreeb,,Dhuusamarreeb,5.5376,46.3867,1,Caasimada,National,"On 2 November 2020, Al Shabaab militants fired mortar rounds targeting the president of Galmudug's airplane while taking off from Ugaas Nur airstrip in Dhuusamarreeb town (Dhuusamarreeb, Galgaduud). The president's plane landed safely in Mogadishu with no damage.",0,1605559069,SOM 7297127,706,SOM32349,32349,"02 November 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Police Forces of Somaliland (2010-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Sool,"Laas Caanood",,Laascaanood,8.4774,47.3597,1,"Radio Dalsan",National,"On 2 November 2020, unidentified gunmen shot and killed a police officer on board a motorcycle near Hamdi hotel in Laascaanood town (Laas Caanood, Sool).",1,1604956852,SOM 7297133,706,SOM32346,32346,"02 November 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,17,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,"Buur Hakaba",,"Buur Xakaba",2.8049,44.0821,1,"Radio Kulmiye",National,"On 2 November 2020, a government soldier shot and killed a civilian in Buur Xakaba town (Buur Hakaba, Bay). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",1,1604956852,SOM 7528330,706,SOM32351,32351,"02 November 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,,,0,30,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Mogadishu - Daynile",2.0581,45.3003,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 2 November 2020, a remote controlled IED by unknown group targeted a government security forces (SNA) battlewagon moving from Afgoye to Mogadishu, exploding near Kalkaal hospital in Mogadishu-Daynile district (Daynile, Banadir). The explosion missed its target. No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1618495705,SOM 7297227,706,SOM32350,32350,"02 November 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Gedo,Luuq,,Luuq,3.8,42.5446,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 2 November 2020, an unexploded ordnance (UXO) detonation killed two children and injured two others seriously at a playground near their home at Luuq town (Luuq, Gedo).",2,1604956852,SOM 7297229,706,SOM32348,32348,"02 November 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,Golweyn,1.6584,44.58,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 2 November 2020, a suspected Al Shabaab militants launched a hit and run attack on government security forces (SNA) troops based in Golweyn village (Marka, Lower Shabelle). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1604956852,SOM 7297234,706,SOM32353,32353,"02 November 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians","Abduction/forced disappearance","Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Labour Group (Somalia)",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Balcad,,Yaaqla,2.5083,45.4852,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 2 November 2020, Al Shabaab militants abducted two khaat dealers in Yaaqla village (Balcad, Middle Shabelle).",0,1604956852,SOM 7297236,706,SOM32345,32345,"02 November 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Dhulbahante-Reer Hagar Sub-Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Civilians (Somalia)","Pastoralists (Somalia); Habar Jeclo-Soolomadaw Sub-Clan Group (Somalia); Dhulbahante-Barkad Sub-Clan Group (Somalia)",7,47,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Togdheer,Buuhoodle,,Buuhoodle,8.2516,46.3157,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 2 November 2020, a gunman from a Dhulbahante-Reer Hagar clan militia shot and killed two herders from the Habar-Jeclo-Soolamadow and Dhulbahante-Barkad sub-clans in Buuhoodle town (Buuhoodle, Togdheer). The motive of the killing is believed to be related to acts of revenge between the clans.",2,1604956852,SOM 7297259,706,SOM32344,32344,"02 November 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence",Grenade,"Al Shabaab",,2,,,0,20,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,"Belet Weyne",,"Belet Weyne",4.736,45.2043,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 2 November 2020, suspected Al Shabaab militants threw a hand grenade at a small football field where youth played in Kooshin village in Belet Weyne town (Belet Weyne, Hiraan). The hand grenade landed in the playground but failed to detonate. No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1604956853,SOM 7526636,706,SOM32352,32352,"02 November 2020",2020,1,Protests,"Peaceful protest","Protesters (Somalia)","Students (Somalia); Teachers (Somalia)",6,,,0,60,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Hamar Weyne",2.0337,45.34,1,"Shabelle Media Network",National,"On 2 November 2020, over fifty students and the Faca weyne school administration protested against businessmen who have sold some parts of the school compound in Mogadishu-Hamar Weyne district (Hamar Weyne, Banadir). The demanded the ministry for education to help the school. [size=no report]",0,1618495714,SOM 7579161,706,SOM32331,32331,"01 November 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Ceelasha Biyaha",2.0823,45.2102,2,"Somali Memo",National,"On 1 November 2020, an Al Shabaab IED targeting government security forces (SNA) detonated near Ceelasha Biyaha village (Afgooye, Lower Shabelle). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1611613360,SOM 7296856,706,SOM32334,32334,"01 November 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,Jalalaqsi,,Jalalaqsi,3.3834,45.5969,2,"Al Furqaan",National,"On 1 November 2020, Al Shabaab militants ambushed a government security forces (SNA) convoy between Ceel Baraf and Jalalaqsi town (Jalalaqsi, Hiraan). One soldier was killed.",1,1604956851,SOM 7798881,706,SOM32330,32330,"01 November 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Kismaayo,,Kismayo,-0.3603,42.5463,1,"Radio Dalsan",National,"On 1 November 2020, unknown gunmen shot and killed two civilians in a teashop at Somali Istaar junction in Calanley village (Kismaayo, Lower Juba).",2,1617662604,SOM 7297123,706,SOM32338,32338,"01 November 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Government regains territory","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)","AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Ethiopia)",1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Baydhaba,,Kurta,3.5796,43.3553,1,"Radio Dalsan",National,"On 1 November 2020, government security forces with the support of AMISOM ENDF troops clashed with Al Shabaab militants and retook Kurta village (Baydhaba, Bay). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1604956852,SOM 7297130,706,SOM32343,32343,"01 November 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Government regains territory","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)","AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Ethiopia)",1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Baydhaba,,Walaq,3.4952,43.2258,1,"Radio Dalsan",National,"On 1 November 2020, government security forces, with the support of AMISOM ENDF troops, clashed with Al Shabaab militants and retook Walaq village (Baydhaba, Bay). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1604956852,SOM 7297138,706,SOM32332,32332,"01 November 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Shelling/artillery/missile attack","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Djibouti)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Galgaduud,Dhuusamarreeb,,Dhuusamarreeb,5.5376,46.3867,1,"Radio Kulmiye",National,"On 1 November 2020, Al Shabaab militants fired five mortar rounds at the AMISOM Djibouti base in Ugaas Nur airstrip in Dhuusamarreb town (Dhuusamarreeb, Galgaduud). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1604956852,SOM 7296897,706,SOM32336,32336,"01 November 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Jamaame,,Jamaame,0.0692,42.7382,2,Caasimada,National,"On 1 November 2020, government security forces (Danab) conducted an operation against an Al Shabaab checkpoint near Jamaame town (Jamaame, Lower Juba). One senior militant was killed.",1,1604956851,SOM 7297171,706,SOM32339,32339,"01 November 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,"Buur Hakaba",,Leego,2.7144,44.509,1,"Shabelle Media Network",National,"On 1 November 2020, government security forces (Danab) clashed attacked an Al Shabaab checkpoint in Leego village (Buur Hakaba, Bay). The soldiers destroyed the checkpoint. No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1604956852,SOM 7297178,706,SOM32342,32342,"01 November 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Kenya)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Afmadow,,Qoqani,0.2906,41.7128,1,"Somali Memo",National,"On 1 November 2020, Al Shabaab militants launched a hit and run attack against the AMISOM KDF base in Qoqani town (Kismaayo, Lower Juba). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1604956852,SOM 7297179,706,SOM32325,32325,"01 November 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Kenya)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Kismaayo,,"Abdale Birole",-0.4906,42.1969,1,"Somali Memo",National,"On 1 November 2020, Al Shabaab militants launched a hit and run attack against the AMISOM KDF base in Abdale Birole village (Kismaayo, Lower Juba). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1604956852,SOM 7297181,706,SOM32326,32326,"01 November 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Awdheegle,1.9833,44.8333,2,"Somali Memo",National,"On 1 November 2020, Al Shabaab militants attacked a government security forces base in the vicinity of Awdheegle village (Afgooye, Lower Shabelle). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1604956852,SOM 7297216,706,SOM32335,32335,"01 November 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Macawiisley Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,24,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,Jalalaqsi,,Jalalaqsi,3.3834,45.5969,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 1 November 2020, Al Shabaab militants ambushed and killed two members of the Macawisley clan militia on the outskirts of Jalalasqi town (Jalalaqsi, Hiraan).",2,1604956852,SOM 7297222,706,SOM32337,32337,"01 November 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,Janaale,1.8,44.7,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 1 November 2020, Al Shabaab militants carried out a hit and run attack against a government security forces defensive base in the outskirts of Janaale village (Marka, Lower Shabelle). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1604956852,SOM 7297245,706,SOM32327,32327,"01 November 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,"Bulo Burto",,"Bulo Burto",3.8519,45.5651,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 1 November 2020, Al Shabaab militants carried out a hit and run attack against a a government security forces (SNA) base in the outskirts of Bulo Burto town (Bulo Burto, Hiraan). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1604956852,SOM 7520226,706,SOM32341,32341,"01 November 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Hodan,,"Mogadishu - Hodan",2.0333,45.35,1,"Al Furqaan",National,"On 1 November 2020, Al Shabaab militants shot and killed a municipal police officer in the Suuqa Cowska at Mogadishu-Hodan district (Hodan, Banadir).",1,1611019289,SOM 7297251,706,SOM32333,32333,"01 November 2020",2020,1,Riots,"Violent demonstration","Rioters (Somalia)","Students (Somalia)",5,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,57,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Mudug,Gaalkacyo,,"Gaalkacyo North",6.77,47.63,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 1 November 2020, students from Omar Samatar secondary school demonstrated against the school administration in Gaalkacyo North town (Gaalkacyo, Mudug). Several cars were damaged and several people sustained light injuries after the students stormed the main road in front of the school and threw stones. [size=no report]",0,1604956852,SOM 7297262,706,SOM32328,32328,"01 November 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,"Buufow Bacaad",1.7493,44.7437,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 1 November 2020, Al Shabaab militants attacked a a government security forces (SNA) base in Buufow Bacaad village (Marka, Lower Shabelle). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1604956853,SOM 7521262,706,SOM32340,32340,"01 November 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Hawl Wadaag",2.048,45.32,1,Caasimada,National,"On 1 November 2020, Al Shabaab militant gunmen on motorcycles opened fire on undercover NISA agents guarding surveillance cameras at the Dabka junction in Mogadishu-Hawl Wadaag district (Hawl Wadaag, Banadir). Two soldiers were killed, four soldiers and one militants were injured.",2,1618495745,SOM 7297266,706,SOM32329,32329,"01 November 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Shelling/artillery/missile attack","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Ethiopia)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,"Buur Hakaba",,"Buur Xakaba",2.8049,44.0821,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 1 November 2020, Al Shabaab militants fired five mortar rounds at the AMISOM ENDF base in Buur Xakaba town (Buur Hakaba, Bay). The mortar rounds landed outside the base. No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1604956853,SOM 7529731,706,SOM32324,32324,"31 October 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Karan",2.0652,45.39,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 31 October 2020, Al Shabaab militants threw a hand grenade at SNA soldiers on foot patrol at Buurta Diikow village in Mogadishu-Karan district (Karan, Banadir). The soldiers reacted with heavy gunfire. No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1618495749,SOM 7302189,706,SOM32317,32317,"31 October 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)","Government of Somalia (2017-); Aid Workers (Somalia)",1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,"Qansax Dheere",,"Qansax Dheere",2.8712,43.0043,2,"Radio Dalsan",National,"On 31 October 2020, an Al Shabaab IED targeting a government security forces (SNA) convoy, exploded in the vicinity of Qansax Dheere town (Qansax Dheere, Bay). The deputy commissioner and an aid worker were killed and four others were injured, including the district commissioner.",2,1605559070,SOM 7271299,706,SOM32318,32318,"31 October 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Baydhaba,,Walaq,3.4952,43.2258,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 31 October 2020, police forces (Southwest State Special Police Force) attacked an Al Shabaab position at Walaq village (Baydhaba, Bay). Two militants were killed.",2,1604351347,SOM 7271051,706,SOM32316,32316,"31 October 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,"Bulo Burto",,Maxaas,4.3934,46.0882,2,"Radio Kulmiye",National,"On 31 October 2020, Al Shabaab militants shot and injured a civilian man who refused to pay zakawat at Filaay junction near Maxaas town (Bulo Burto, Hiraan).",0,1604351345,SOM 7271310,706,SOM32315,32315,"31 October 2020",2020,1,Protests,"Peaceful protest","Protesters (Somalia)","Muslim Group (Somalia)",6,,,0,60,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,"Belet Weyne",,"Belet Weyne",4.736,45.2043,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 31 October 2020, over hundreds of local residents staged a protest against the remarks of the French president's against Islam in front of main hospital in Belet Weyne town (Belet Weyne, Hiraan). The protesters called the population to boycott all French products. [size=hundreds]",0,1604351347,SOM 7271318,706,SOM32314,32314,"31 October 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Shelling/artillery/missile attack","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Baydhaba,,Baidoa,3.1172,43.6469,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 31 October 2020, Al Shabaab militants launched four mortar rounds towards an AMISOM position in Baidoa town (Baydhaba, Bay). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1604351347,SOM 7297240,706,SOM32322,32322,"31 October 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Labour Group (Somalia)",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Cadale,,Cadale,2.7603,46.3222,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 31 October 2020, Al Shabaab militants shot and killed two civilians transporting Miraa/Khat in Jamal village near Cadale town (Cadale, Middle Shabelle). Three other people were injured, Al Shabaab has banned the selling of Miraa/khat in their controlled areas.",2,1604956852,SOM 7297241,706,SOM32323,32323,"31 October 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Qoryooley,,Mashalaay,1.7407,44.5986,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 31 October 2020, Al Shabaab militants attacked a government security forces checkpoint at Mashalaay village (Qoryooley, Lower Shabelle). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1604956852,SOM 7578479,706,SOM32308,32308,"30 October 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Aid Workers (Somalia); Unidentified Clan Group (Somalia)",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Ceelasha Biyaha",2.0823,45.2102,1,"Radio Dalsan",National,"On 30 October 2020, suspected Al Shabaab militants shot and killed the head of a local NGO and well-known community clan elder at a wedding palace in Ceelasha Biyaha village (Afgooye, Lower Shabelle).",1,1611613350,SOM 7271040,706,SOM32309,32309,"30 October 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Galgaduud,Dhuusamarreeb,,Guri-Ceel,5.3083,45.8774,2,"Radio Dalsan",National,"On 30 October 2020, an Al Shabaab IED targeting government security forces (SNA) detonated between Dhuusamarreeb and Guri-Ceel town (Dhuusamarreeb, Galgaduud). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1604351345,SOM 7271050,706,SOM32311,32311,"30 October 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,Jilib-Marca,1.7977,44.9076,1,"Radio Kulmiye",National,"On 30 October 2020, government security forces (Danab) attacked an Al Shabaab checkpoint at Jilib-Merca village (Marka, Lower Shabelle). One militant was killed.",1,1604351345,SOM 7271317,706,SOM32313,32313,"30 October 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians","Abduction/forced disappearance","Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle","Wanla Weyn",,"Wanla Weyne",2.6195,44.8936,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 30 October 2020, Al Shabaab militants abducted two locals from their homes in Wanla Weyne town (Wanla Weyne, Lower Shabelle), for allowing their children to participate in the election of parliamentarians and fined them $2,000 each.",0,1604351347,SOM 7579812,706,SOM32312,32312,"30 October 2020",2020,1,Protests,"Peaceful protest","Protesters (Somalia)","Muslim Group (Somalia)",6,,,0,60,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Jowhar,,Jowhar,2.7797,45.5042,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 30 October 2020, local residents staged a protest against the remarks of the French president's against Islam in Jowhar town (Jowhar, Middle Shabelle). The protesters called the population to boycott all French products. [size=no report]",0,1611613362,SOM 7271091,706,SOM32310,32310,"30 October 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bakool,Xudur,,Hudur,4.1237,43.8915,1,"Shabelle Media Network",National,"On 30 October 2020, Al Shabaab militants carried out an attack against a government security forces (SNA) position in Hudur town (Xudur, Bakool). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1604351345,SOM 7297237,706,SOM32319,32319,"30 October 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Afmadow,,Afmadow,0.5172,42.071,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 30 October 2020, Al Shabaab militants fired several rounds of RPG and PKM machine gunfire towards Jubaland security forces base in the vicinity of Afmadow town (Afmadow, Lower Juba). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1604956852,SOM 7297239,706,SOM32321,32321,"30 October 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Kismaayo,,"Yoontoy Yarey",-0.1302,42.5743,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 30 October 2020, Al Shabaab militants conducted an attack targeting jubaland security forces checkpoints in the vicinity of Yoontoy Yarey village (Kismaayo, Lower Juba). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1604956852,SOM 7297261,706,SOM32320,32320,"30 October 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,"Bulo Mareer",1.6298,44.5196,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 30 October 2020, Al Shabaab militants attacked a a government security forces (SNA) base in the vicinity of Bulo Mareer village (Marka, Lower Shabelle). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1604956853,SOM 7271244,706,SOM32304,32304,"29 October 2020",2020,1,Protests,"Peaceful protest","Protesters (Somalia)","Muslim Group (Somalia)",6,,,0,60,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Gedo,Doolow,,Doolow,4.1642,42.0794,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 29 October 2020, over hundreds of local residents staged a protest against the remarks of the French president's against Islam in Doolow town (Doolow, Gedo). The protesters called the population to boycott all French products. [size=over hundreds]",0,1604351346,SOM 7271283,706,SOM32303,32303,"29 October 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Baydhaba,,"Buundo Midow",3.0906,43.8845,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 29 October 2020, Al Shabaab militants ambushed a government security forces (SNA) convoy near Buundo Midow village (Baydhaba, Bay). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1604351347,SOM 7271304,706,SOM32307,32307,"29 October 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Macawiisley Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,24,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,"Belet Weyne",,Tedan,4.6,45.8667,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 29 October 2020, Al Shabaab militants and a Macawisley clan militia exchanged fire around Tedaan village (Belet Weyne, Hiraan). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1604351347,SOM 7271309,706,SOM32302,32302,"29 October 2020",2020,1,Protests,"Peaceful protest","Protesters (Somalia)","Muslim Group (Somalia)",6,,,0,60,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Sanaag,Ceerigaabo,,Badhan,10.7134,48.3325,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 29 October 2020, over thousands of local residents staged a protest against the remarks of the French president's against Islam in Badhan town (Laasqoray, Sanaag). The protesters called on the population to boycott all French products. [size=thousands]",0,1618495974,SOM 7271054,706,SOM32305,32305,"29 October 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Uganda)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,Marka,1.7131,44.7639,1,"Radio Kulmiye",National,"On 29 October 2020, Al Shabaab militants carried out a hit and run attack against the AMISOM UDF base in Marka town (Lower Shabelle, Marka). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1604351345,SOM 7533261,706,SOM32306,32306,"29 October 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Yaqshid",2.0678,45.35,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 29 October 2020, Al Shabaab militants threw a hand grenade at government soldiers (SNA) on foot patrol at the Arafat village neighborhood in Mogadishu-Yaqshid district (Yaqshid, Banadir). The soldiers reacted with heavy gunfire. No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1618495998,SOM 7271285,706,SOM32292,32292,"28 October 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Diinsoor,,Diinsoor,2.4074,42.9766,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 28 October 2020, Al Shabaab militants launched an attack against a police forces (Southwest State Special Police Forces) position at Diinsoor town (Diinsoor, Bay). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1604351347,SOM 7271293,706,SOM32288,32288,"28 October 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Almada,2.2187,45.2087,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 28 October 2020, Al Shabaab militants attacked a government security forces base at Almada village (Afgooye, Lower Shabelle). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1604351347,SOM 7271294,706,SOM32289,32289,"28 October 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Awdheegle,1.9833,44.8333,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 28 October 2020, AS fighters launched an attack with RPGs on a government security forces (SNAF) checkpoint at Awdheegle village (Afgooye, Lower Shabelle). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1604351347,SOM 7271043,706,SOM32293,32293,"28 October 2020",2020,1,Riots,"Violent demonstration","Rioters (Somalia)","Muslim Group (Somalia)",5,,,0,50,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Mudug,Gaalkacyo,,"Gaalkacyo North",6.77,47.63,1,"Radio Dalsan",National,"On 28 October 2020, over hundreds of local demonstrated against the remarks and comments of the president of France on Islam at Gaalkacyo North town (Gaalkacyo, Mudug). The demonstrators burned the French flag and called the population to boycott all French products. [size=hundreds]",0,1604351345,SOM 7271046,706,SOM32291,32291,"28 October 2020",2020,1,Riots,"Violent demonstration","Rioters (Somalia)","Muslim Group (Somalia)",5,,,0,50,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Galgaduud,Cadaado,,Cadaado,6.1457,46.6271,1,"Radio Dalsan",National,"On 28 October 2020, over hundreds of locals demonstrated against the remarks and comments of the president of France on Islam at Cadaado town (Cadaado, Galgaduud). The demonstrators burned the French flag and called the population to boycott all French products. [size=over hundreds]",0,1604351345,SOM 7271303,706,SOM32296,32296,"28 October 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,Janaale,1.8,44.7,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 28 October 2020, Al Shabaab militants carried out an attack against a government security forces (SNA) base in the vicinity of Janaale town (Marka, Lower Shabelle). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1604351347,SOM 7271308,706,SOM32301,32301,"28 October 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)","Civilians (Somalia)",1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bakool,Waajid,,Waajid,3.8096,43.2463,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 28 October 2020, an Al Shabaab IED targeting a police forces (Southwest State Special Police Forces) convoy exploded in the vicinity of Waajid town (Waajid, Bakool). The explosion hit two goat herds, heading out of the town.",0,1604351347,SOM 7271053,706,SOM32300,32300,"28 October 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bakool,Waajid,,Waajid,3.8096,43.2463,1,"Radio Kulmiye",National,"On 28 October 2020, Al Shabaab militants launched a hit and run attack against a police forces (Southwest State Special Police Forces) position at Waajid town (Waajid, Bakool). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1604351345,SOM 7525776,706,SOM32298,32298,"28 October 2020",2020,1,Riots,"Violent demonstration","Rioters (Somalia)","Muslim Group (Somalia)",5,,,0,50,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Bondhere",2.0456,45.34,1,"Radio Kulmiye",National,"On 28 October 2020, over a thousand locals demonstrated against the remarks and comments of the President of France on Islam at Daljirka daahson junction in Mogadishu-Bondhere district (Bondhere, Banadir). The demonstrators burned the French flag and called the population to boycott all French products. [size=over a thousand]",0,1618496032,SOM 7271320,706,SOM32295,32295,"28 October 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bakool,Xudur,,Hudur,4.1237,43.8915,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 28 October 2020, Al Shabaab militants launched a hit and run attack against the government security forces defensive base at Oddur town (Xudur, Bakool). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1604351347,SOM 7271092,706,SOM32290,32290,"28 October 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)","Marehan-Dalal Sub-Clan Group (Somalia)",7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Galgaduud,Cabudwaaq,,Cabudwaaq,6.1478,46.3964,1,"Shabelle Media Network",National,"On 28 October 2020, armed men aboard a toyota minivan shot and killed two people from the Dalal tribe in a teashop at Cabudwaaq town (Cabudwaaq, Galgaduud).",2,1604351345,SOM 7271111,706,SOM32294,32294,"28 October 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Kenya)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Badhaadhe,,Hosingow,-0.1734,41.2695,1,"Somali Memo",National,"On 28 October 2020, Al Shabaab militants launched a hit and run attack against the AMISOM KDF forward operation base at Hosingow village (Kismaayo, Lower Juba). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1618496041,SOM 7271112,706,SOM32297,32297,"28 October 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,"Bulo Burto",,Maxaas,4.3934,46.0882,2,"Somali Memo",National,"On 28 October 2020, Al Shabaab militants attacked a government security forces checkpoint near Maxaas town (Bulo Burto, Hiraan). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1604351345,SOM 7526898,706,SOM32299,32299,"28 October 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Hodan,,"Mogadishu - Hodan",2.0333,45.35,1,"Somali Memo",National,"On 28 October 2020, Al Shabaab militants with pistols shot and killed a government security forces (SNA) officer at the Zone K village in Mogadishu-Hodan district (Hodan, Banadir).",1,1611019332,SOM 7526693,706,SOM32285,32285,"27 October 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Government of Somalia (2017-)",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Mogadishu - Daynile",2.0581,45.3003,1,"Shabelle Media Network",National,"On 27 October 2020, an Al Shabaab toyota spacio loaded with explosive (VBIED) targeted a convoy vehicle escorting the Kaxda district commissioner and other government officials, exploding at Tabeelaha Weydoow neighborhood in Mogadishu-Daynile district (Daynile, Banadir). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1618496055,SOM 7525695,706,SOM32286,32286,"27 October 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Government of Somalia (2017-); Aid Workers (Somalia); UN: United Nations",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Mogadishu - Kaxda",2.0399,45.2384,1,"Radio Dalsan",National,"On 27 October 2020, Al Shabaab militants shot and killed the Sinka dheer district branch chairman and two national UN staff members accompanying him at the Branch five village neighborhood in Mogadishu-Kaxda district (Kaxda, Banadir). The incident took place while the chairman and the other victims were busy with the polio vaccination campaign.",3,1618496061,SOM 7271277,706,SOM32284,32284,"27 October 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians","Abduction/forced disappearance","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)","Police Forces of Somaliland (2010-)",7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Sool,"Laas Caanood",,Laascaanood,8.4774,47.3597,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 27 October 2020, unknown gunmen kidnapped two police officer from a teashop in Laascaanood town (Laas Caanood, Sool). The motive of the kidnapping is not yet clear.",0,1604351347,SOM 7271048,706,SOM32287,32287,"27 October 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Kenya)","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Jubaland Security Force",8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Afmadow,,Tabta,0.3046,41.4394,1,"Radio Kulmiye",National,"On 27 October 2020, Al Shabaab militants attack the AMISOM KDF and Jubaland security forces forward operation base at Tabta village (Afmadow, Lower Juba). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1604351345,SOM 7270874,706,SOM32283,32283,"27 October 2020",2020,1,Riots,"Violent demonstration","Rioters (Somalia)","Muslim Group (Somalia)",5,,,0,50,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Togdheer,Burco,,Burco,9.745,45.634,1,Goobjoob,National,"On 27 October 2020, over hundreds of local demonstrated against the remarks and comments of the President of France on Islam at Burco town (Burco, Togdheer). The demonstrators burned the French flag and called the population to boycott all French products. [size=over hundreds]",0,1604351344,SOM 7271245,706,SOM32280,32280,"26 October 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Al Shabaab",,2,23,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Balcad,,Dhagaxow,2.5265,45.4844,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 26 October 2020, unidentified gunmen shot and killed two Al Shabaab militants manning a checkpoint in Dhagaxow village (Balcad, Middle Shabelle).",2,1604351346,SOM 7270751,706,SOM32281,32281,"26 October 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Dhulbahante Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Police Forces of Somaliland (2010-)",,1,14,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Sool,"Laas Caanood",,Laascaanood,8.4774,47.3597,1,Caasimada,National,"On 26 October 2020, armed men from the Dhubahante clan attacked the main prison and clashed with police in Laascaanood town (Laas Caanood, Sool). They escaped with three prisoners from their clan.",0,1604351343,SOM 7271047,706,SOM32282,32282,"26 October 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Dhulbahante Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,47,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Sool,"Laas Caanood",,Laascaanood,8.4774,47.3597,2,"Radio Kulmiye",National,"On 26 October 2020, Dhulbahante clan militia who attacked Laascaanood prison shot and killed two civilians in the vicinity of Laascaanood town (Laas Caanood, Sool).",2,1604351345,SOM 7271094,706,SOM32279,32279,"26 October 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,11,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Galgaduud,"Ceel Dheer",,"Ceel Dheer",3.8491,47.1803,1,"Shabelle Media Network",National,"On 26 October 2020, two groups of government security forces (SNA and Police) clashed in Ceel Dheer town (Ceel Dheer, Galgaduud). One soldier was injured in a case of mistaken identity between the forces.",0,1604351345,SOM 7530273,706,SOM32277,32277,"25 October 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Hawl Wadaag",2.048,45.32,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 25 October 2020, unknown armed men riding in a Tuktuk shot and injured a civilian youth male at Nasrudiin village neighborhood in Mogadishu-Hawl Wadaag district (Hawl Wadaag, Banadir).",0,1618496129,SOM 7271280,706,SOM32274,32274,"25 October 2020",2020,1,"Strategic developments","Looting/property destruction","Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Jowhar,,Gawey,3.1811,45.4202,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 25 October 2020, Al Shabaab militants burned down a house in Gawey village (Jowhar, Middle Shabelle). The owner was accused of failing to participate in a meeting organized by the militants in the village and for not honoring his commitment to procure AK47s for them.",0,1604351347,SOM 7271292,706,SOM32272,32272,"25 October 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Baydhaba,,Baidoa,3.1172,43.6469,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 25 October 2020, Al Shabaab militants with army uniform opened fire on a minibus carrying civilians from Mogadishu to Baidoa at the entrance checkpoint of Baidoa town (Baydhaba, Bay). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1604351347,SOM 7271045,706,SOM32275,32275,"25 October 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Baydhaba,,Makuudo,3.0597,43.6041,1,"Radio Dalsan",National,"On 25 October 2020, Al Shabaab militants carried out a hit and run attack against a government security forces (SNA) base in Makuudo village (Baydhaba, Bay). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1604351345,SOM 7271315,706,SOM32273,32273,"25 October 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,Danow,1.7317,44.6253,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 25 October 2020, Al Shabaab militants ambushed government security forces (SNA) near Danow village (Marka, Lower Shabelle). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1604351347,SOM 7525788,706,SOM32276,32276,"25 October 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Islamic State (Somalia)",,2,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Mogadishu - Dharkenley",2.0095,45.25,1,"Radio Kulmiye",National,"On 25 October 2020, Islamic State militants attacked the police checkpoint in Xoosh village neighborhood in Mogadishu-Dharkenley district (Dharkenley, Banadir), injuring two police officers.",0,1618496149,SOM 7271324,706,SOM32271,32271,"25 October 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Almada,2.2187,45.2087,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 25 October 2020, Al Shabaab militants threw a hand grenade at government security forces (SNA soldiers) on foot patrol in Alamada village (Afgooye, Lower Shabelle). The soldiers reacted with heavy gunfire. No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1604351347,SOM 7271095,706,SOM32278,32278,"25 October 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,"Qansax Dheere",,"Qansax Dheere",2.8712,43.0043,2,"Shabelle Media Network",National,"On 25 October 2020, an Al Shabaab IED targeting police forces (SWSPF) detonated in the vicinity of Qansax Dheere town (Qansax Dheere, Bay). One police officer was killed and four others injured.",1,1604351345,SOM 7526405,706,SOM32270,32270,"24 October 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Mogadishu - Dharkenley",2.0095,45.25,1,"Shabelle Media Network",National,"On 24 October 2020, Al Shabaab militants launched an attack against a police checkpoint in Xoosh village neighborhood in Mogadishu-Dharkenley district (Dharkenley, Banadir). Three police officer were injured.",0,1618496173,SOM 7258898,706,SOM32266,32266,"24 October 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Djibouti)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Galgaduud,Dhuusamarreeb,,Dhuusamarreeb,5.5376,46.3867,1,"Radio Dalsan",National,"On 24 October 2020, Al Shabaab militants fired mortar rounds at a AMISOM Djibouti base at Ugaas Nuure airport in Dhuusamarreeb town (Dhuusamarreeb, Galgaduud). Both sides exchanged heavy gunfire. No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1603753026,SOM 7708810,706,SOM33220,33220,"24 October 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Jubaland Security Force",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Kismaayo,,"Yoontoy Yarey",-0.1302,42.5743,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 24 October 2020, Al Shabaab militants carried out a hit and run attack against Jubaland security forces based in the vicinity of Yoontoy Yarey village (Kismaayo, Lower Juba). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1614037122,SOM 7258583,706,SOM32265,32265,"24 October 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Afgooye,2.15,45.116,2,Caasimada,National,"On 24 October 2020, government security forces (Danab) clashed with Al Shabaab militants in an operation conducted between Balcad and Afgooye town (Afgooye, Lower Shabelle). One senior Al Shabaab militant was killed.",1,1603753025,SOM 7521254,706,SOM32267,32267,"24 October 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Mogadishu - Daynile",2.0581,45.3003,1,Caasimada,National,"On 24 October 2020, suspected Al Shabaab militants shot and killed a civilian when he was taking wudhu at Kurmad village in Mogadishu-Daynile district (Daynile, Banadir).",1,1618496222,SOM 7521255,706,SOM32268,32268,"24 October 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Karan",2.0652,45.39,1,Caasimada,National,"On 24 October 2020, two suspected Al Shabaab militants attacked a police officer in teashop at Jumhuriya village in Mogadishu-Karan district (Karan, Banadir). One militant was killed.",1,1618496222,SOM 7258888,706,SOM32264,32264,"23 October 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Government regains territory","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Galgaduud,Dhuusamarreeb,,"Lebi Duule",5.3309,46.3592,1,"Radio Dalsan",National,"On 23 October 2020, government security forces took control of Lebi Duule village (Dhuusamarreeb, Galgaduud) from Al Shabaab militants who had controlled the village for the last ten years. No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1603753026,SOM 7258897,706,SOM32263,32263,"23 October 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Galgaduud,Cabudwaaq,,Bangeele,5.9494,46.4282,1,"Radio Dalsan",National,"On 23 October 2020, an IED by unknown group exploded and killed four children in Bangeele village (Cabudwaaq, Galgaduud). The children were playing with device before it exploded.",4,1603753026,SOM 7258900,706,SOM32261,32261,"23 October 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)","Farmers (Somalia)",7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Baasra,2.3106,45.2693,1,"Radio Kulmiye",National,"On 23 October 2020, unknown gunmen shot and killed two farmers in Baasra village (Afgooye, Lower Shabelle). The gunmen also injured three others.",2,1603753026,SOM 7258951,706,SOM32262,32262,"23 October 2020",2020,1,"Strategic developments","Disrupted weapons use","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Baydhaba,,Baidoa,3.1172,43.6469,2,"Shabelle Media Network",National,"On 23 October 2020, Government security forces siezed a vehicle full of explosives heading to Baidoa at a checkpoint in the vicinity of Baidoa town (Baydhaba, Bay). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1603753027,SOM 7271312,706,SOM32269,32269,"23 October 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Baasra,2.3106,45.2693,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 23 October 2020, government security forces (Danab) conducted an operation against an Al Shabaab checkpoint between Baasra and Daniga village (Afgooye, Lower Shabelle). Two militants were killed, including the head of finance in the Middle and Lower Shabelle regions.",2,1604351347,SOM 7258889,706,SOM32256,32256,"22 October 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Baydhaba,,Baidoa,3.1172,43.6469,1,"Radio Dalsan",National,"On 22 October 2020, an IED by unknown gunmen targeting civilians exploded at a teashop in Baidoa town (Baydhaba, Bay). Several people were injured.",0,1603753026,SOM 7258906,706,SOM32258,32258,"22 October 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Abgal Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Hawadle Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,44,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,"Belet Weyne",,Bilcile,5.1056,45.5651,1,"Radio Kulmiye",National,"On 22 October 2020, clan militias from Abgal and Hawadle clans clashed in Bilcile village (Belet Weyne, Hiraan), due to the clan disputes for the leadership of HirShabelle state. One person was killed.",1,1603753026,SOM 7799110,706,SOM32259,32259,"22 October 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Jubaland Security Force",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Kismaayo,,Kismayo,-0.3603,42.5463,2,"Somali Memo",National,"On 22 October 2020, Al Shabaab militants attacked a Jubaland security forces convoy travelling between Abdale Birrole and Kismayo town (Kismaayo, Lower Juba). Two soldiers were killed.",2,1617662604,SOM 7258961,706,SOM32260,32260,"22 October 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,"Qansax Dheere",,"Qansax Dheere",2.8712,43.0043,2,"Somali Memo",National,"On 22 October 2020, an Al Shabaab RCIED targeting government security forces exploded in the vicinity of Qansax Dheere town (Qansax Dheere, Bay). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1603753027,SOM 7258962,706,SOM32255,32255,"22 October 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Baydhaba,,Baidoa,3.1172,43.6469,1,"Somali Memo",National,"On 22 October 2020, Al Shabaab militants attacked a government police forces (SWSPF) checkpoint in Baidoa town (Baydhaba, Bay). 2 soldiers were killed.",2,1603753027,SOM 7258590,706,SOM32257,32257,"22 October 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Military Forces of Kenya (2013-)",,8,18,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Gedo,"Belet Xaawo",,"Belet Xaawo",3.7807,41.8943,2,Caasimada,National,"On 22 October 2020, government security forces (SNA) and Kenya defense forces clashed in the vicinity of Belet Xaawo town (Belet Xaawo, Gedo). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1603753025,SOM 7258886,706,SOM32252,32252,"21 October 2020",2020,1,Protests,"Peaceful protest","Protesters (Somalia)",,6,,,0,60,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,Jalalaqsi,,Jalalaqsi,3.3834,45.5969,1,"Radio Dalsan",National,"On 21 October 2020, over a hundred local residents staged a peaceful protest on the main road of Jalalaqsi town (Jalalaqsi, Hiraan). The protesters were demanding a fair share of seats between clans and sub clan in the HirShabelle state election. [size=over a hundred]",0,1603753026,SOM 7258890,706,SOM32247,32247,"21 October 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Habar Gedir Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,14,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Galgaduud,Cadaado,,Cadaado,6.1457,46.6271,2,"Radio Dalsan",National,"On 21 October 2020, government security forces (SNA) clashed with a Habar Gedir clan militia in the outskirts of Cadaado town (Cadaado, Galgaduud). The motive of the clash is unknown. No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1603753026,SOM 7258903,706,SOM32251,32251,"21 October 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)","Government of Somalia (2017-) Puntland State",7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Nugaal,Garoowe,,Garowe,8.4064,48.4819,1,"Radio Kulmiye",National,"On 21 October 2020, unknown gunmen shot and killed a senior official in Puntland military court near his house in Garowe town (Garoowe, Nugaal).",1,1603753026,SOM 7258950,706,SOM32246,32246,"21 October 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Gedo,Garbahaarey,,Buurdhuubo,3.1685,42.4947,1,"Shabelle Media Network",National,"On 21 October 2020, Al Shabaab militants carried out a hit and run attack against a government security forces base in Buurdhuubo town (Garbahaarey, Gedo). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1603753027,SOM 7258952,706,SOM32250,32250,"21 October 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Diinsoor,,Diinsoor,2.4074,42.9766,2,"Shabelle Media Network",National,"On 21 October 2020, government security forces (SNA, Danab) clashed with an Al Shabaab militants convoy in the vicinity of Diinsoor town (Diinsoor, Bay). At least 19 militants were killed.",19,1603753027,SOM 7258957,706,SOM32249,32249,"21 October 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Ethiopia)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Diinsoor,,Diinsoor,2.4074,42.9766,2,"Somali Memo",National,"On 21 October 2020, Al Shabaab militants clashed with an AMISOM ENDF convoy passing in the vicinity of Diinsoor town (Diinsoor, Bay). Al Shabaab allegedly killed at least six soldiers.",6,1603753027,SOM 7526822,706,SOM32253,32253,"21 October 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Waaberi",2.0195,45.31,1,"Somali Memo",National,"On 21 October 2020, suspected Al Shabaab militants shot and killed a government soldier on foot patrol in Mogadishu-Waaberi district (Waaberi, Banadir).",1,1618496382,SOM 7525805,706,SOM32254,32254,"21 October 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,11,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Waaberi",2.0195,45.31,1,"Radio Kulmiye",National,"On 21 October 2020, two government security forces (SNA) units clashed in a checkpoint in Mogadishu-Waaberi district (Waaberi, Banadir). One person was killed.",1,1618496383,SOM 7577274,706,SOM32248,32248,"21 October 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Government of Somalia (2017-)",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Ceelasha Biyaha",2.0823,45.2102,1,Caasimada,National,"On 21 October 2020, Al Shabaab militants shot and killed a civilian man who was electoral delegate in the ongoing election in Ceelasha Biyaha village (Afgooye, Lower Shabelle).",1,1611613346,SOM 7258894,706,SOM32241,32241,"20 October 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Diinsoor,,Diinsoor,2.4074,42.9766,2,"Radio Dalsan",National,"On 20 October 2020, government security forces clashed with Al Shabaab militants in Lagu mitiri village near Diinsoor town (Diinsoor, Bay). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1603753026,SOM 7258895,706,SOM32242,32242,"20 October 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,"Buur Hakaba",,Leego,2.7144,44.509,1,"Radio Dalsan",National,"On 20 October 2020, government security forces (Danab) attacked an Al Shabaab checkpoint in Leego village (Buur Hakaba, Bay). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1603753026,SOM 7258899,706,SOM32240,32240,"20 October 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Burundi)",,8,38,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Jowhar,,Buurane,2.9647,45.5124,1,"Radio Dalsan",National,"On 20 October 2020, a remote controlled IED by unknown group targeted an AMISOM Burundi troops convoy coming from Jowhar in Buurane village (Jowhar, Middle Shabelle).",0,1603753026,SOM 7525774,706,SOM32245,32245,"20 October 2020",2020,1,Protests,"Peaceful protest","Protesters (Somalia)","Journalists (Somalia)",6,,,0,60,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Hodan,,"Mogadishu - Hodan",2.0333,45.35,1,"Radio Kulmiye",National,"On 20 October 2020, over 20 journalist staged a peaceful protest in Mogadishu-Hodan district (Hodan, Banadir), demanding the release of their fellow reporter who was detained by the NISA. [size=over 20]",0,1611019305,SOM 7533780,706,SOM32244,32244,"20 October 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Government of Somalia (2017-)",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Hodan,,"Mogadishu - Hodan",2.0333,45.35,1,VOA,International,"On 20 October 2020, an Al Shabaab landmine targeted a government top officials convoy detonated near CID headquarters along KM4 road in Mogadishu-Hodan district (Hodan, Banadir). Two people were injured.",0,1611019353,SOM 7258587,706,SOM32243,32243,"20 October 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Burundi)",,8,"Civilians (Somalia)","Women (Somalia)",7,78,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Jowhar,,Mahadaay,2.9704,45.5347,2,Caasimada,National,"On 20 October 2020, AMISOM Burundi troops convoy shot and killed a civilian women in the vicinity of Mahadaay village (Jowhar, Middle Shabelle).",1,1603753025,SOM 7258905,706,SOM32232,32232,"19 October 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Bariirre,2.0476,44.8975,2,"Radio Kulmiye",National,"On 19 October 2020, government security forces attacked an Al Shabaab checkpoint in Nuurgare village near Bariirre village (Afgooye, Lower Shabelle). At least 18 militants were killed and several others injured.",18,1603753026,SOM 7525661,706,SOM32239,32239,"19 October 2020",2020,1,Protests,"Peaceful protest","Protesters (Somalia)",,6,,,0,60,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Heliwa",2.0844,45.39,1,"Radio Dalsan",National,"On 19 October 2020, over a hundred local residents stage a protest when a young girl was raped by her quran teacher in Mogadishu-Heliwa district (Heliwa, Banadir). They demanded justice. [size=over hundred]",0,1618496500,SOM 7525687,706,SOM32237,32237,"19 October 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Civilians (Somalia)","Taxi Drivers (Somalia)",7,17,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Hamar Weyne",2.0337,45.34,1,"Radio Dalsan",National,"On 19 October 2020, a government soldier shot and killed a tuk tuk driver near Mogadishu mall in Mogadishu-Hamar Weyne district (Hamar Weyne, Banadir). The soldier was manning an entrance checkpoint at the mall.",1,1618496506,SOM 7258948,706,SOM32233,32233,"19 October 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,"Bulo Burto",,"Buur Weyn",3.5904,45.5598,1,"Shabelle Media Network",National,"On 19 October 2020, government security forces attacked an Al Shabaab checkpoint in Buur Weyn village (Bulo Burto, Hiraan). Eleven militants were killed in the operation.",11,1603753027,SOM 7258959,706,SOM32234,32234,"19 October 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Ethiopia)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,"Bulo Burto",,Halgan,4.2117,45.5625,1,"Somali Memo",National,"On 19 October 2020, Al Shabaab militants threw a hand grenade at an AMISOM ENDF base in Halgan village (Bulo Burto, Hiraan). AMISOM ENDF troops fired back at the militants. No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1603753027,SOM 7525739,706,SOM32238,32238,"19 October 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians","Abduction/forced disappearance","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)","Women (Somalia)",7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Hawl Wadaag",2.048,45.32,1,"Radio Dalsan",National,"On 19 October 2020, unknown gunmen abducted a young girl from her home at Xafada Shanaad village in Mogadishu-Hawl Wadaag district (Hawl Wadaag, Banadir).",0,1618496517,SOM 7258539,706,SOM32231,32231,"19 October 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Awdheegle,1.9833,44.8333,2,"Al Furqaan",National,"On 19 October 2020, an Al Shabaab IED targeted government security forces (SNA), exploding in the vicinity of Awdheegle village (Afgooye, Lower Shabelle). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1603753025,SOM 7258540,706,SOM32235,32235,"19 October 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Kenya)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Badhaadhe,,Hosingow,-0.1734,41.2695,1,"Al Furqaan",National,"On 19 October 2020, Al Shabaab militants carried out a hit and run attack against an AMISOM KDF troops base in Hosingow town (Kismaayo, Lower Juba). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1618496524,SOM 7521238,706,SOM32236,32236,"19 October 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,11,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Abdiaziz",2.0405,45.36,1,Caasimada,National,"On 19 October 2020, two groups of police clashed in the house of the police chief in Mogadishu-Abdiaziz district (Abdiaziz, Banadir). One police officer was killed.",1,1618496530,SOM 7258896,706,SOM32228,32228,"18 October 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Jowhar,,"Ceel Baraf",3.2072,45.7593,2,"Radio Dalsan",National,"On 18 October 2020, an Al Shabaab RCIED exploded, targeting a government security forces (SNAF) convoy which was travelling on the road between Ceel Cade and Ceel Baraf village (Jowhar, Middle Shabelle). At least four soldiers were killed.",4,1603753026,SOM 7258949,706,SOM32229,32229,"18 October 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Mudug,Gaalkacyo,,Gaalkacyo,6.7697,47.4308,2,"Shabelle Media Network",National,"On 18 October 2020, four children were injured after an unexploded explosive device they were playing detonated in the vicinity of Gaalkacyo town (Gaalkacyo, Mudug). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1603753027,SOM 7259007,706,SOM32230,32230,"18 October 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Baydhaba,,Mayafulka,3.1292,43.6977,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 18 October 2020, a remote controlled IED by an unknown group targeted a government security forces (SNA) convoy, exploding near Manyafulka village (Baydhaba, Bay). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1603753027,SOM 7258904,706,SOM32227,32227,"17 October 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Habar Gedir-Sacad Sub-Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Civilians (Somalia)","Leelkayse Clan Group (Somalia)",7,47,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Mudug,Hobyo,,Saxquran,6.28,48.78,1,"Radio Kulmiye",National,"On 17 October 2020, a Sacad sub-clan militia shot and killed two civilian men from Leelkayse clan in Saxquran village (Hobyo, Mudug). The incident was related to clan revenge.",2,1603753026,SOM 7579707,706,SOM32226,32226,"17 October 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Ceelasha Biyaha",2.0823,45.2102,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 17 October 2020, Al Shabaab militants attacked AMISOM defensive base at Arbacow settlement near Ceelasha Biyaha village (Afgooye, Lower Shabelle). This is the second time Al Shabaab militants attacked Arbacow base. No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1611613361,SOM 7252618,706,SOM32223,32223,"17 October 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Gedo,Baardheere,,Bardera,2.3385,42.2843,1,Calamada,National,"On 17 October 2020, Al Shabaab militants launched a hit and run attack against a government security forces base (SNA) in Bardera town (Baardheere, Gedo). Two soldiers were injured.",0,1603142906,SOM 7252999,706,SOM32222,32222,"16 October 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)","Government of Somalia (2017-) Puntland State",7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Mudug,Gaalkacyo,,Garsoor,6.7662,47.4279,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 16 October 2020, an IED by unknown group exploded in front of Kaah Mosque in Garsoor village (Gaalkacyo, Mudug). The IED was planted beneath the driver seat of a car owned by the Puntland district attorney for Galkayo. No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1603142908,SOM 7579708,706,SOM32225,32225,"16 October 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Ceelasha Biyaha",2.0823,45.2102,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 16 October 2020, Al Shabaab militants attacked AMISOM defensive base at Arbacow settlement near Ceelasha Biyaha village (Afgooye, Lower Shabelle). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1611613361,SOM 7252874,706,SOM32220,32220,"16 October 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,"Bulo Burto",,"Bulo Burto",3.8519,45.5651,2,"Radio Dalsan",National,"On 16 October 2020, Al Shabaab militants ambushed returning government security forces (SNA) between Buurweyne and Bulo Burto town (Bulo Burto, Hiraan). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1603142907,SOM 7252882,706,SOM32221,32221,"16 October 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Kenya)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Afmadow,,Dhobley,0.4063,41.0124,2,"Radio Kulmiye",National,"On 16 October 2020, Al Shabaab militants carried out an attack against an AMISOM KDF troops forward operation base in the vicinity of Dhobley town (Afmadow, Lower Juba). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1603142907,SOM 7259042,706,SOM32224,32224,"16 October 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Gedo,Garbahaarey,,Buurdhuubo,3.1685,42.4947,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 16 October 2020, Al Shabaab militants carried out a probing attack targeting government military forces (SNA) forces position in Buurdhuubo town (Garbahaarey, Gedo). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1603753027,SOM 7252997,706,SOM32215,32215,"15 October 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Diinsoor,,Diinsoor,2.4074,42.9766,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 15 October 2020, a remote controlled IED was detonated by an unknown group, targeting police (Southwest Special Police Forces - SWSPF) in Diinsoor town (Diinsoor, Bay). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1603142908,SOM 7252884,706,SOM32216,32216,"15 October 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Taxi Drivers (Somalia)",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Jowhar,,Miir-Taqwo,3.1034,45.8515,1,"Radio Kulmiye",National,"On 15 October 2020, an Al Shabaab IED targeting a tuktuk transporting passengers exploded in Miir-Taqwo village (Jowhar, Middle Shabelle). Two people were killed.",2,1603142907,SOM 7252887,706,SOM32214,32214,"15 October 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Afgooye,2.15,45.116,2,"Radio Kulmiye",National,"On 15 October 2020, an IED by Al Shabaab militants targeting government security forces (Gorgor) exploded between Mogadishu and Afgooye town (Afgooye, Lower Shabelle). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1603142907,SOM 7525797,706,SOM32217,32217,"15 October 2020",2020,1,Protests,"Peaceful protest","Protesters (Somalia)",,6,,,0,60,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Mogadishu - Dharkenley",2.0095,45.25,1,"Radio Kulmiye",National,"On 15 October 2020, local residents protested along Mogadishu-Afgooye roads over closed roads in Mogadishu-Dharkenley district (Dharkenley, Banadir). They demanded all closed roads to be opened. [size=no report]",0,1618496830,SOM 7252982,706,SOM32218,32218,"15 October 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Jubaland Security Force",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Kismaayo,,"Yoontoy Yarey",-0.1302,42.5743,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 15 October 2020, Al Shabaab militants conducted a probing attack targeting a Jubaland security forces checkpoint at Yontoy Yarey village (Kismaayo, Lower Juba). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1603142908,SOM 7253000,706,SOM32209,32209,"14 October 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence",Grenade,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,"Belet Weyne",,"Belet Weyne",4.736,45.2043,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 14 October 2020, Al Shabaab militants threw a hand grenade at a Horseed checkpoint manned by government forces for revenue tax collection in Belet Weyne town (Belet Weyne, Hiraan). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1603142908,SOM 7525740,706,SOM32212,32212,"14 October 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Civilians (Somalia)","Taxi Drivers (Somalia)",7,17,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Mogadishu - Dharkenley",2.0095,45.25,1,"Radio Dalsan",National,"On 14 October 2020, a government soldier shot and killed a tuktuk driver over an unknown dispute at Ex-Control Afgoye in Mogadishu-Dharkenley district (Dharkenley, Banadir).",1,1618496870,SOM 7252918,706,SOM32207,32207,"14 October 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Balcad,,Balcad,2.39,45.3833,2,"Shabelle Media Network",National,"On 14 October 2020, Al Shabaab militants clashed with government security forces (SNA) at a foot patrol checkpoint in the vicinity of Balcad town (Balcad, Middle Shabelle). Two soldiers were killed.",2,1603142907,SOM 7252926,706,SOM32213,32213,"14 October 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Jubaland Security Force","AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Kenya)",1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Afmadow,,Tabta,0.3046,41.4394,1,"Somali Memo",National,"On 14 October 2020, Al Shabaab militants carried out an attack against a Jubaland security force and AMISOM KDF forward operation base in Tabta village (Afmadow, Lower Juba). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1603142907,SOM 7252928,706,SOM32211,32211,"14 October 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Shelling/artillery/missile attack","Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Government of Somalia (2017-) Jubaland Administration",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Badhaadhe,,Hosingow,-0.1734,41.2695,1,"Somali Memo",National,"On 14 October 2020, Al Shabaab militants fired mortar rounds targeting the residence of the chief of Hosingow village (Kismaayo, Lower Juba). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1618496885,SOM 7252931,706,SOM32210,32210,"14 October 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Uganda)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,"Bulo Mareer",1.6298,44.5196,2,"Somali Memo",National,"On 14 October 2020, Al Shabaab militants ambushed an AMISOM UDF convoy between Shalambood and Bula Mareer village (Marka, Lower Shabelle). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1603142907,SOM 7259083,706,SOM32208,32208,"14 October 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Buulallow,2.2193,45.0972,2,VOA,International,"On 14 October 2020, Al Shabaab militants attacked government security forces (SNA) reinforcements for a convoy on the road between Afgoye and Wanlaweyne, in the vicinity of Ballow village (Afgooye, Lower Shabelle). At least 18 soldiers were killed.",18,1603753027,SOM 7252994,706,SOM32199,32199,"13 October 2020",2020,1,Protests,"Peaceful protest","Protesters (Somalia)","Women (Somalia)",6,,,0,60,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Sanaag,Ceerigaabo,,Ceerigaabo,10.6218,47.3681,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 13 October 2020, local residents protested in the streets of Ceerigaabo town (Caarigaabo, Sanaag), demanding justice for a woman who had been raped and killed. [size=no report]",0,1603142908,SOM 7522848,706,SOM32204,32204,"13 October 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,11,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Karan",2.0652,45.39,1,Goobjoob,National,"On 13 October 2020, two government security forces (military and police) clashed in Xaawo Naasir village of Mogadishu-Karan district (Karan, Banadir). The motive behind the clashes was disputes over public land. No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1618496903,SOM 7525703,706,SOM32205,32205,"13 October 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Yaqshid",2.0678,45.35,1,"Radio Dalsan",National,"On 13 October 2020, unidentified gunmen attacked government security forces (military) in Towfiq village in Mogadishu-Yaqshid district (Yaqshid, Banadir). One soldier was killed in the clash.",1,1618496911,SOM 7252599,706,SOM32200,32200,"13 October 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Uganda)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,Danow,1.7317,44.6253,2,"Al Furqaan",National,"On 13 October 2020, Al Shabaab militants attacked an AMISOM UDF convoy between Golwey and Danow village (Marka, Lower Shabelle). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1603142906,SOM 7252878,706,SOM32202,32202,"13 October 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Military Forces of Somaliland (2010-)",,1,"Civilians (Somalia)","Military Forces of Somaliland (2010-)",7,17,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Woqooyi Galbeed",Hargeysa,,Hargeysa,9.5598,44.0668,1,"Radio Dalsan",National,"On 13 October 2020, a senior military official was shot and killed by a military officer in Hargeysa town (Hargeysa, Woqooyi Galbeed). The motive is unknown.",1,1603142907,SOM 7252885,706,SOM32201,32201,"13 October 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)","Taxi Drivers (Somalia)",7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Jowhar,,Garsaalley,2.8685,45.4075,1,"Radio Kulmiye",National,"On 13 October 2020, unknown gunmen attacked a minibus travelling from Mogadishu to Jowhar in Garsaalley village (Jowhar, Middle Shabelle). Two civilians were killed.",2,1603142907,SOM 7252919,706,SOM32198,32198,"13 October 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Abgal Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Hawadle Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,44,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,"Belet Weyne",,"Belet Weyne",4.736,45.2043,2,"Shabelle Media Network",National,"On 13 October 2020, an Abgal clan militia clashed with a Hawadle clan militia in Shiirkaneeco village near Belet Weyne town (Belet Weyne, Hiraan). Two people were killed. The clash was prompted by the Hirshabelle election.",2,1603142907,SOM 7252927,706,SOM32197,32197,"13 October 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Jubaland Security Force",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Afmadow,,Afmadow,0.5172,42.071,1,"Somali Memo",National,"On 13 October 2020, Al Shabaab militants attacked a Jubaland security forces base in Afmadow town (Afmadow, Lower Juba). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1603142907,SOM 7252929,706,SOM32206,32206,"13 October 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Jubaland Security Force",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Kismaayo,,"Yoontoy Yarey",-0.1302,42.5743,1,"Somali Memo",National,"On 13 October 2020, Al Shabaab militants attacked a Jubaland security forces convoy travelling from Bula Gaduud to Kismayo in Yontoy Yarey village (Kismaayo, Lower Juba). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1603142907,SOM 7526879,706,SOM32203,32203,"13 October 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Former Government of Somalia (2017-) Jubaland Administration",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Mogadishu - Daynile",2.0581,45.3003,1,"Somali Memo",National,"On 13 October 2020, Al Shabaab militants shot and killed an elder at Tusbaxle village in Mogadishu-Daynile district (Daynile, Banadir). The elder was a former electoral delegate who participated in 2016 parliamentary elections in Jubaland state.",1,1618496941,SOM 7252613,706,SOM32193,32193,"12 October 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,"Belet Weyne",,"Belet Weyne",4.736,45.2043,1,Caasimada,National,"On 12 October 2020, Al Shabaab militants carried out an attack against a government security forces base in Belet Weyne town (Belet Weyne, Hiraan). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1603142906,SOM 7252873,706,SOM32194,32194,"12 October 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Puntland Police Force",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Nugaal,Burtinle,,Burtinle,7.6167,47.8333,1,"Radio Dalsan",National,"On 12 October 2020, unidentified gunmen clashed with Puntland police forces in Burtinle town (Burtinle, Nugaal). One person was killed.",1,1603142907,SOM 7252886,706,SOM32196,32196,"12 October 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Shelling/artillery/missile attack","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Ethiopia)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,"Qansax Dheere",,"Qansax Dheere",2.8712,43.0043,1,"Radio Kulmiye",National,"On 12 October 2020, Al Shabaab militants fired mortar rounds at the AMISOM ENDF base in Qansax Dheere village (Qansax Dheere, Bay). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1603142907,SOM 7252920,706,SOM32195,32195,"12 October 2020",2020,1,Protests,"Peaceful protest","Protesters (Somalia)","Labour Group (Somalia)",6,,,0,60,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Galgaduud,Cadaado,,Cadaado,6.1457,46.6271,1,"Shabelle Media Network",National,"On 12 October 2020, local businessmen protested over the increased tax by the Galmudug administration in Cadaado town (Cadaado, Galgaduud). [size=no report]",0,1603142907,SOM 7525669,706,SOM32191,32191,"11 October 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Hodan,,"Mogadishu - Hodan",2.0333,45.35,1,"Radio Dalsan",National,"On 11 October 2020, Al Shabaab militants shot and killed a police officer collecting tax in the main market at Mogadishu-Hodan district (Hodan, Banadir).",1,1611019305,SOM 7252872,706,SOM32190,32190,"11 October 2020",2020,1,Protests,"Peaceful protest","Protesters (Somalia)","Students (Somalia)",6,,,0,60,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Nugaal,Garoowe,,Garowe,8.4064,48.4819,1,"Radio Dalsan",National,"On 11 October 2020, over fifty students protested on the main road leading to the Ministry of Education office in Garowe town (Garoowe, Nugaal), after their school was closed by the ministry. [size=over fifty]",0,1603142907,SOM 7252876,706,SOM32192,32192,"11 October 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Habar Gedir-Saad Sub-Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Habar Gedir-Ayr Sub-Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,44,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Galgaduud,Dhuusamarreeb,,Xananbuuro,5.4613,47.3107,2,"Radio Dalsan",National,"On 11 October 2020, two Habar Gedir sub clan militias clashed in the vicinity of Xananbuuro village (Dhuusamarreeb, Gedo). Two people were killed and three others were injured.",2,1603142907,SOM 7252881,706,SOM32189,32189,"11 October 2020",2020,1,Protests,"Peaceful protest","Protesters (Somalia)",,6,,,0,60,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,"Belet Weyne",,"Belet Weyne",4.736,45.2043,1,"Radio Kulmiye",National,"On 11 October 2020, over a hundred locals staged a peaceful protest demanding equal representation for the Hirshabelle administration in Belet Weyne town (Belet Weyne, Hiraan). [size=over a hundred]",0,1603142907,SOM 7252888,706,SOM32188,32188,"11 October 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Baraawe,,Baraawe,1.1132,44.0297,2,"Radio Kulmiye",National,"On 11 October 2020, Al Shabaab militants attacked an AMISOM forward operation base in the vicinity of Baraawe town (Baraawe, Lower Shabelle). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1603142907,SOM 7258887,706,SOM32187,32187,"10 October 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)","Muslim Group (Somalia)",7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Mudug,Gaalkacyo,,Gaalkacyo,6.7697,47.4308,1,"Radio Dalsan",National,"On 10 October 2020, unknown gunmen shot and killed a man while he was inside a mosque in Gaalkacyo town (Gaalkacyo, Mudug).",1,1603753026,SOM 7244365,706,SOM32179,32179,"10 October 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Uganda)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Baraawe,,Baraawe,1.1132,44.0297,1,"Al Furqaan",National,"On 10 October 2020, Al Shabaab militants launched an attack against AMISOM Ugandan forces base in Baraawe town (Baraawe, Lower Shabelle). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1602533441,SOM 7244385,706,SOM32181,32181,"10 October 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Uganda)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,Shalaambood,1.7087,44.6961,2,Caasimada,National,"On 10 October 2020, an IED by Al Shabaab militants targeting an AMISOM Uganda convoy detonated between Maxaas and Shalaambood village (Marka, Lower Shabelle). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1602533441,SOM 7577294,706,SOM32180,32180,"10 October 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Ceelasha Biyaha",2.0823,45.2102,1,Calamada,National,"On 10 October 2020, Al Shabaab militants shot and killed a government soldier at Ceelasha Biyaha village (Afgooye, Lower Shabelle).",1,1611613346,SOM 7798875,706,SOM32177,32177,"09 October 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence",Grenade,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Kismaayo,,Kismayo,-0.3603,42.5463,1,"Radio Dalsan",National,"On 9 October 2020, unknown gunmen threw a hand grenade at a tea shop where civilians were present near Argo junction in Farjano village (Kismaayo, Lower Juba). Three people were injured.",0,1617662604,SOM 7244639,706,SOM32178,32178,"09 October 2020",2020,1,Protests,"Peaceful protest","Protesters (Somalia)",,6,,,0,60,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Mudug,Hobyo,,Hobyo,5.3505,48.5268,1,"Radio Kulmiye",National,"On 9 October 2020, local residents demonstrated against increased taxes by the Galmudug administration in Hobyo town (Hobyo, Mudug). [size=no report]",0,1602533441,SOM 7244640,706,SOM32176,32176,"09 October 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence",Grenade,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Government of Somalia (2017-)",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Baydhaba,,Baidoa,3.1172,43.6469,1,"Radio Kulmiye",National,"On 9 October 2020, suspected Al Shabaab militants threw a hand grenade targeting a deputy district officer in Baidoa town (Baydhaba, Bay). One person was injured in the explosion.",0,1602533441,SOM 7244687,706,SOM32175,32175,"09 October 2020",2020,1,Protests,"Peaceful protest","Protesters (Somalia)",,6,,,0,60,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Sanaag,Ceerigaabo,,Badhan,10.7134,48.3325,1,"Shabelle Media Network",National,"On 9 October 2020, local residents demonstrated in Badhan town (Laasqoray, Sanaag). The protesters demanded the minister of interior of Puntland state to stop interfering in the selection of electoral delegates. [size=no report]",0,1618497149,SOM 7252985,706,SOM32186,32186,"09 October 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Baydhaba,,"Buundo Midow",3.0906,43.8845,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 9 October 2020, Al Shabaab militants ambushed a government security forces (SNA) convoy on Baidoa-Daynunaay main road at Buunda Midow village (Baydhaba, Bay). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1603142908,SOM 7244366,706,SOM32171,32171,"08 October 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Jubaland Security Force",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Kismaayo,,Bar-Sanguun,-0.4876,42.1839,1,"Al Furqaan",National,"On 8 October 2020, Al Shabaab militants carried out hit and run attack against a Jubaland security forces base in Bar-Sanguun village (Kismaayo, Lower Juba). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1602533441,SOM 7244637,706,SOM32174,32174,"08 October 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Xaawo-Cabdi,2.0905,45.1766,1,"Radio Kulmiye",National,"On 8 October 2020, a remote controlled IED by Al Shabaab militants targeting government security forces detonated in Xaawo-Cabdi village (Afgooye, Lower Shabelle). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1602533441,SOM 7244387,706,SOM32169,32169,"08 October 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Non-state actor overtakes territory","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Ballo,2.3333,45.3,1,Caasimada,National,"On 8 October 2020, Al Shabaab militants gained control of Ballo village (Afgooye, Lower Shabelle) after government security forces force to withdraw from the area.",0,1602533441,SOM 7244388,706,SOM32173,32173,"08 October 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Non-state actor overtakes territory","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Daniga,2.3175,45.2863,1,Caasimada,National,"On 8 October 2020, Al Shabaab militants gained control over Daniga village (Afgooye, Lower Shabelle), after government security forces were forced to withdraw from the area.",0,1602533441,SOM 7244389,706,SOM32170,32170,"08 October 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Bariirre,2.0476,44.8975,2,Caasimada,National,"On 8 October 2020, government security forces in an operation clashed with Al Shabaab militants in the vicinity of Bariirre town (Afgooye, Lower Shabelle). Ten militants were killed.",10,1602533441,SOM 7244390,706,SOM32168,32168,"08 October 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Non-state actor overtakes territory","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Baasra,2.3106,45.2693,1,Caasimada,National,"On 8 October 2020, Al Shabaab militants gained control of Baasra village (Afgooye, Lower Shabelle) after government security forces were forced to withdraw from the area.",0,1602533441,SOM 7244686,706,SOM32172,32172,"08 October 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Air/drone strike","Military Forces of Kenya (2013-)",,8,"Civilians (Somalia)","Pastoralists (Somalia)",7,78,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Gedo,"Belet Xaawo",,"Belet Xaawo",3.7807,41.8943,2,"Shabelle Media Network",National,"On 8 October 2020, Kenya defense forces conducted an airstrike against civilians pastoralists in Baliga Harakoobe,Yaaqle, Qabri-xaaji and Baliga Dhadhaable near Belet Xaawo town (Belet Xaawo, Gedo). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1602533442,SOM 7799507,706,SOM32185,32185,"08 October 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence",Grenade,"Al Shabaab",,2,,,0,20,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Kismaayo,,Kismayo,-0.3603,42.5463,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 8 October 2020, suspected Al Shabaab militants threw a grenade at a local market in Gulwade neighbourhood in Shaqalaha village (Kismaayo, Lower Juba). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1617662605,SOM 7252984,706,SOM32184,32184,"08 October 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Air/drone strike","Military Forces of Kenya (2013-)",,8,"Al Shabaab",,2,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Gedo,"Belet Xaawo",,Dadabli,3.2295,41.7224,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 8 October 2020, Kenya defense forces conducted an airstrike targetting Al Shabaab militants in Dadabil village (Belet Xaawo, Gedo). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1603142908,SOM 7244364,706,SOM32165,32165,"07 October 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Kenya)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Badhaadhe,,Kolbiyow,-1.1369,41.2174,1,"Al Furqaan",National,"On 7 October 2020, Al Shabaab militants launched an attack against an AMISOM KDF forces base in Kolbiyow village (Badhaadhe, Lower Juba). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1602533441,SOM 7244634,706,SOM32166,32166,"07 October 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Shelling/artillery/missile attack","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Galgaduud,Dhuusamarreeb,,"Mareer Gur",5.7505,46.5131,1,"Radio Kulmiye",National,"On 7 October 2020, Al Shabaab militants fired three mortars at a government security forces base in Mareer Gur village (Dhuusamarreb, Galgaduud). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1602533441,SOM 7244635,706,SOM32163,32163,"07 October 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Shelling/artillery/missile attack","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Djibouti)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Galgaduud,Dhuusamarreeb,,Dhuusamarreeb,5.5376,46.3867,1,"Radio Kulmiye",National,"On 7 October 2020, Al Shabaab militants fired seven mortar arounds at an AMISOM Djibouti base in Ugaas Nur airport in Dhuusamarreeb town (Dhuusamarreeb, Galgaduud). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1602533441,SOM 7244636,706,SOM32164,32164,"07 October 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Jazeera,1.9501,45.1783,1,"Radio Kulmiye",National,"On 7 October 2020, Al Shabaab militants carried out an attack against a government security forces base in Jazeera village (Afgooye, Lower Shabelle). Three soldiers were killed.",3,1602533441,SOM 7244641,706,SOM32160,32160,"07 October 2020",2020,1,Protests,"Peaceful protest","Protesters (Somalia)",,6,,,0,60,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Afgooye,2.15,45.116,1,"Radio Kulmiye",National,"On 7 October 2020, local residents demonstrated, demanding the administration to reconsider the decision to relocate people in Afgooye town (Afgooye, Lower Shabelle). [size=no report]",0,1602533441,SOM 7244767,706,SOM32161,32161,"07 October 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Baasra,2.3106,45.2693,1,VOA,International,"On 7 October 2020, unknown gunmen attacked and killed two civilians in Baasra village (Afgooye, Lower Shabelle).",2,1602533442,SOM 7244768,706,SOM32162,32162,"07 October 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Balcad,,Balcad,2.39,45.3833,2,VOA,International,"On 7 October 2020, an IED by Al Shabaab militants targeting government security forces (SNA) detonated in the vicinity of Balcad town (Balcad, Middle Shabelle). Six soldiers were killed.",6,1602533442,SOM 7521261,706,SOM32167,32167,"07 October 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Mogadishu - Dharkenley",2.0095,45.25,1,Caasimada,National,"On 7 October 2020, suspected Al Shabaab militants opened fire at civilians travelling in a mini bus at Xoosh village in Mogadishu-Dharkenley district (Dharkenley, Banadir). Three people were killed.",3,1618497279,SOM 7252998,706,SOM32183,32183,"06 October 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Taxi Drivers (Somalia)",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Basra,2.2991,45.2636,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 6 October 2020, an IED by Al Shabaab militants exploded, targeting a minibus between Basra and Balcad town (Afgooye, Middle Shabelle). 20 passengers were killed.",20,1603142908,SOM 7244631,706,SOM32158,32158,"06 October 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Bariirre,2.0476,44.8975,1,"Radio Dalsan",National,"On 6 October 2020, government security forces (SNA) launched an attack on an Al Shabaab checkpoint in Bariirre village (Afgooye, Lower Shabelle). Five militants were killed including two senior militants.",5,1602533441,SOM 7244638,706,SOM32159,32159,"06 October 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Al Shabaab",,2,22,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,Janaale,1.8,44.7,2,"Radio Kulmiye",National,"On 6 October 2020, two groups of Al Shabaab militants clashed in Biyamaalow village near Janaale town (Marka, Lower Shabelle). One militant was killed.",1,1602533441,SOM 7252992,706,SOM32182,32182,"05 October 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Cadale,,Tawakal,3.4539,46.1218,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 5 October 2020, Al Shabaab militants killed two men in Tawakal village (Cadale, Middle Shabelle). The men refused to pay tax (ZAKAT) for the previous month.",2,1603142908,SOM 7244363,706,SOM32153,32153,"05 October 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Balcad,,Balcad,2.39,45.3833,2,"Al Furqaan",National,"On 5 October 2020, Al Shabaab militants ambushed a government security forces (SNA) convoy travelling in the vicinity of Balcad town (Balcad, Middle Shabelle). A planted IED hit one of the convoy vehicles. Two people were killed, one soldier and one militant, during fire exchanges.",2,1602533441,SOM 7244629,706,SOM32154,32154,"05 October 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Gedo,Baardheere,,Bardera,2.3385,42.2843,2,"Radio Dalsan",National,"On 5 October 2020, Al Shabaab militants carried out a hit and run attack targeting a government security force base (SNA) near Bardera town (Baardheere, Gedo). No fatalities and/or injuries reported during fire exchange.",0,1602533441,SOM 7244630,706,SOM32156,32156,"05 October 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Daniga,2.3175,45.2863,1,"Radio Dalsan",National,"On 5 October 2020, government security forces (Danab) clashed with Al Shabaab militants during an operation in Daniga village (Afgooye, Lower Shabelle). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1602533441,SOM 7244481,706,SOM32152,32152,"05 October 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Government regains territory","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Baasra,2.3106,45.2693,1,Goobjoob,National,"On 5 October 2020, government security forces (Danab) regained Baasra village (Afgooye, Lower Shabelle), from Al Shabaab militants. Three militants were killed.",3,1602533441,SOM 7244758,706,SOM32155,32155,"05 October 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians","Abduction/forced disappearance","Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Women (Somalia)",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Balcad,,"Ceel Geelow",2.5159,45.3622,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 5 October 2020, Al Shabaab militants abducted a female passenger onboard a mini bus travelling from Jowhar to Mogadishu in between Qalimow and Ceel Geelow village (Balcad, Middle Shabelle).",0,1602533442,SOM 7244759,706,SOM32157,32157,"05 October 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Diinsoor,,Diinsoor,2.4074,42.9766,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 5 October 2020, Al Shabaab militants burnt five houses and assaulted a number of people at the edge of Diinsoor town (Diinsoor, Bay).",0,1602533442,SOM 7526823,706,SOM32150,32150,"04 October 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) National Intelligence and Security Agency",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Wardhigley",2.0549,45.33,1,"Somali Memo",National,"On 4 October 2020, Al Shabaab militants raided and opened gunfire at NISA soldiers at Cali-kamiin in Mogadishu-Wardhigley district (Wardhigley, Banadir). Two soldiers were killed.",2,1618497427,SOM 7244740,706,SOM32151,32151,"04 October 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Kenya)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Afmadow,,Tabta,0.3046,41.4394,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 4 October 2020, Al Shabaab militants conducted attacks against an AMISOM KDF base at Tabta village (Kismaayo, Lower Juba). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1602533442,SOM 7244752,706,SOM32145,32145,"04 October 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Kenya)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Kismaayo,,"Abdale Birole",-0.4906,42.1969,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 4 October 2020, Al Shabaab militants conducted attacks against an AMISOM KDF base in Abdale Birole village (Kismaayo, Lower Juba). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1602533442,SOM 7244754,706,SOM32147,32147,"04 October 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Kismaayo,,Bar-Sanguun,-0.4876,42.1839,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 4 October 2020, Al Shabaab militants launched hit and run attacks targeting a Jubaland security forces base in Bar-Sanguni village (Kismaayo, Lower Juba). Two militants were injured.",0,1602533442,SOM 7244756,706,SOM32149,32149,"04 October 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Balcad,,"Ceel Geelow",2.5159,45.3622,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 4 October 2020, Al Shabaab militants launched an RPG rocket and machine gunfire at an AMISOM forward operation base at Ceel Geelow village (Balcad, Middle Shabelle). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1602533442,SOM 7244761,706,SOM32148,32148,"04 October 2020",2020,1,Protests,"Peaceful protest","Protesters (Somalia)","Labour Group (Somalia)",6,,,0,60,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Woqooyi Galbeed",Berbera,,Berbera,10.4396,45.0143,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 4 October 2020, workers of the Berbera Corridor road peacefully demonstrated in Laasgeel village near Berbera town (Berbera, Woqooyi Galbeed). Reason for demonstration not reported. [size=no report]",0,1602533442,SOM 7244763,706,SOM32146,32146,"04 October 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence",Grenade,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Baydhaba,,Baidoa,3.1172,43.6469,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 4 October 2020, Al Shabaab militants driving a motorbike threw a hand grenade targeting police (Southwest Special Police Forces (SWSPF) at the 30th street in Mursal area of Horseed neighborhood in Baidoa town (Bay, Baydhaba). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1602533442,SOM 7799103,706,SOM32142,32142,"03 October 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence",Grenade,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Kismaayo,,Kismayo,-0.3603,42.5463,1,"Somali Memo",National,"On 3 October 2020, Al Shabaab militants threw a hand grenade at a restaurant where locals gathered to chew khat in Kuba junction within Farjano village (Kismaayo, Lower Juba). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1617662604,SOM 7244751,706,SOM32144,32144,"03 October 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,17,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Mudug,Gaalkacyo,,Garsoor,6.7662,47.4279,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 3 October 2020, government security forces (assumed military) shot and killed a civilian man when the car failed to stop at a security check point in Garsoor village (Gaalkacyo, Mudug).",1,1602533442,SOM 7239128,706,SOM32140,32140,"03 October 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Awdheegle,1.9833,44.8333,2,"Al Furqaan",National,"On 3 October 2020, an IED by Al Shabaab militants targeting government security forces convoy exploded in the vicinity of Awdheegle village (Afgooye, Lower Shabelle). 7 soldiers were reportedly killed.",7,1601932935,SOM 7239384,706,SOM32141,32141,"03 October 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Ethiopia)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Gedo,Baardheere,,Bardera,2.3385,42.2843,1,"Radio Dalsan",National,"On 3 October 2020, Al Shabaab militants launched an attack against AMISOM ENDF forces forward operation base in Bardera town (Baardheere, Gedo). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1601932936,SOM 7244760,706,SOM32143,32143,"03 October 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Farmers (Somalia)",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Gedo,Garbahaarey,,Garbahaarey,3.328,42.2199,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 3 October 2020, Al Shabaab militants shot and injured a civilian near Seere village near Garbahaarey town (Garbahaarey, Gedo). This is after the militants instructed the victim to halt land clearing activity at his farm.",0,1602533442,SOM 7239480,706,SOM32136,32136,"02 October 2020",2020,1,"Strategic developments","Disrupted weapons use","Al Shabaab",,2,,,0,20,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Jowhar,,Baraagta,3.0536,45.3555,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 2 October 2020, two Al Shabaab militants were killed following an explosion of a hand grenade in Baraagta village (Jowhar, Middle Shabelle). The improvised grenade went off after it fell from the belt of one of militant.",2,1601932936,SOM 7239493,706,SOM32139,32139,"02 October 2020",2020,1,"Strategic developments","Change to group/activity","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bakool,Xudur,,Oddur,4.1213,43.8895,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 2 October 2020, Al Shabaab militants surrendered to government security forces (SNA) commanders and local authority officials in Oddur town (Xudur, Bakool).",0,1601932936,SOM 7239507,706,SOM32138,32138,"02 October 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)","AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-)",1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Jowhar,,"Ceel Baraf",3.2072,45.7593,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 2 October 2020, AMISOM/ government security forces (SNA) conducted an operation and clashed with Al Shabaab militants in Ceel Baraf village (Jowhar, Middle Shabelle). Injuries were reported and soldiers captured assorted arms/ammunitions.",0,1601932936,SOM 7239394,706,SOM32137,32137,"02 October 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Bariirre,2.0476,44.8975,1,"Radio Kulmiye",National,"On 2 October 2020, government security forces (SNAF) conducted a special operation against Al Shabaab militants in a suburb of Bariire town (Afgooye, Lower Shabelle). 17 militants were killed including a senior militant.",17,1601932936,SOM 7239512,706,SOM32129,32129,"01 October 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Civilians (Somalia)","Journalists (Somalia)",7,17,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Baydhaba,,Baidoa,3.1172,43.6469,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 1 October 2020, a government soldier shot and injured a journalist near Luga-baxsi restaurant in Horseed neighborhood in Baidoa town (Baydhaba, Bay).",0,1601932936,SOM 7525818,706,SOM32135,32135,"01 October 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Suicide bomb","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) National Intelligence and Security Agency",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Hawl Wadaag",2.048,45.32,1,"Radio Kulmiye",National,"On 1 October 2020, an Al Shabaab female suicide bomber targeted NISA soldiers based at Ex-Daallo checkpoint in Mogadishu-Hawl Wadaag district (Hawl Wadaag, Banadir). Two people were killed including the suicide bomber.",2,1618497641,SOM 7799266,706,SOM32132,32132,"01 October 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence",Grenade,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,,,0,30,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Kismaayo,,Kismayo,-0.3603,42.5463,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 1 October 2020, unidentified person threw a hand grenade opposite Hared Yarrow hotel near Argo Junction in Farjano village (Kismaayo, Lower Juba). The grenade landed in an open space and exploded.",0,1617662605,SOM 7239151,706,SOM32131,32131,"01 October 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Air/drone strike","Military Forces of Kenya (2013-)",,8,"Civilians (Somalia)","Pastoralists (Somalia)",7,78,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Gedo,"Belet Xaawo",,Dhamase,3.15,41.33,1,Caasimada,National,"On 1 October 2020, Kenya defense forces conducted an airstrike against civilian pastoralists in Dhamase village (Belet Xaawo, Gedo). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1601932935,SOM 7239153,706,SOM32133,32133,"01 October 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Air/drone strike","Military Forces of Kenya (2013-)",,8,"Civilians (Somalia)","Pastoralists (Somalia)",7,78,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Gedo,"Ceel Waaq",,Garsaale,2.8194,41.2742,1,Caasimada,National,"On 1 October 2020, Kenya defense forces conducted an airstrike against civilian pastoralists in Garsaale village (Ceel Waaq, Gedo). Animals killed in attack.",0,1601932935,SOM 7239154,706,SOM32130,32130,"01 October 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Air/drone strike","Military Forces of Kenya (2013-)",,8,"Civilians (Somalia)","Pastoralists (Somalia)",7,78,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Gedo,Baardheere,,"Cows Qurun",2.2102,41.1507,1,Caasimada,National,"On 1 October 2020, Kenya defense forces conducted an airstrike against civilian pastoralists in Cows Qurun village (Baardheere, Gedo). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1601932935,SOM 7239155,706,SOM32134,32134,"01 October 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Air/drone strike","Military Forces of Kenya (2013-)",,8,"Civilians (Somalia)","Pastoralists (Somalia)",7,78,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Gedo,"Belet Xaawo",,Likolay,3.072,41.5546,1,Caasimada,National,"On 1 October 2020, Kenya defense forces conducted an airstrike against civilian pastoralists in Likoley village (Belet Xaawo, Gedo). Several animals were killed.",0,1601932935,SOM 7239438,706,SOM32126,32126,"30 September 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Government regains territory","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,"Buur Hakaba",,Leego,2.7144,44.509,1,"Shabelle Media Network",National,"On 30 September 2020, government security forces (SNA DANAB) clashed with Al Shabaab militants and retook Leego village (Buur Hakaba, Bay).",0,1601932936,SOM 7239445,706,SOM32123,32123,"30 September 2020",2020,1,"Strategic developments","Non-violent transfer of territory","Al Shabaab",,2,,,0,20,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Galgaduud,Dhuusamarreeb,,Guri-Ceel,5.3083,45.8774,2,"Somali Memo",National,"On 30 September 2020, Al Shabaab militants retook Tuulo Barkhadle village near Guri-Ceel town (Dhuusamarreeb, Galgaduud) without any reported clashes.",0,1601932936,SOM 7239516,706,SOM32122,32122,"30 September 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Kurtunwaarey,,"Buundo Yarey",1.6676,44.3852,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 30 September 2020, Al Shabaab militants attacked a government security forces (SNA) defensive base at Buunda Yarey village (Kurtunwaarey, Lower Shabelle). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1601932936,SOM 7239129,706,SOM32124,32124,"30 September 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Jubaland Security Force","AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Kenya)",1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Badhaadhe,,Hosingow,-0.1734,41.2695,2,"Al Furqaan",National,"On 30 September 2020, Al Shabaab militants launched a hit and run attack targeting a Jubaland security forces and AMISOM KDF base in the vicinity of Hoosingo village (Kismaayo, Lower Juba). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1618497693,SOM 7239132,706,SOM32125,32125,"30 September 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Kenya)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Badhaadhe,,Kolbiyow,-1.1369,41.2174,1,"Al Furqaan",National,"On 30 September 2020, Al Shabaab militants attacked the AMISOM KDF base in Kolbiyow village (Badhaadhe, Lower Juba). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1601932935,SOM 7239391,706,SOM32127,32127,"30 September 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,"Buur Hakaba",,Leego,2.7144,44.509,2,"Radio Dalsan",National,"On 30 September 2020, government security forces (SNA DANAB) conducted planned search operation at Sahan Yarey settlement near Leego village (Buur Hakaba, Bay). Eight Al Shabaab militants were killed.",8,1601932936,SOM 7239398,706,SOM32128,32128,"30 September 2020",2020,1,"Strategic developments","Looting/property destruction","Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Government of Somalia (2017-)",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle","Adan Yabaal",,Run-nirgod,3.5595,46.7753,1,"Radio Kulmiye",National,"On 30 September 2020, Al Shabaab militants attacked and destroyed local administration offices in Run-nirgod village (Adan Yabaal, Middle Shabelle).",0,1601932936,SOM 7239162,706,SOM32121,32121,"30 September 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Afgooye,2.15,45.116,1,Calamada,National,"On 30 September 2020, Al Shabaab militants attacked government security forces defensive base in Hanta Dheer village in Afgooye town (Afgooye, Lower Shabelle). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1601932935,SOM 7713288,706,SOM32118,32118,"29 September 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Air/drone strike","Military Forces of the United States (2017-2021)",,8,"Al Shabaab",,2,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Baydhaba,,Dolondole,3.2887,44.1307,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 29 September 2020, US forces carried out an airstrike targeting an Al Shabaab senior commander near Doodale village (Buur Hakaba, Bay). Two militants were killed.",2,1618497701,SOM 7239498,706,SOM32117,32117,"29 September 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence",Grenade,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,"Belet Weyne",,"Belet Weyne",4.736,45.2043,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 29 September 2020, Al Shabaab militants threw a hand grenade at the Indhofiig government security forces (SNA) forward operation base checkpoint in Hawlwadag village in Belet Weyne town (Belet Weyne, Hiraan). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1601932936,SOM 7239503,706,SOM32120,32120,"29 September 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Mukaiga,2.1517,45.0686,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 29 September 2020, Al Shabaab militants stormed at a security post manned by the police forces (SNPF) at Mukaiga village (Afgooye, Lower Shabelle). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1601932936,SOM 7239510,706,SOM32115,32115,"29 September 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Awdheegle,1.9833,44.8333,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 29 September 2020, Al Shabaab militants carried out an attack on a government security forces (SNA) defensive base in Awdheegle village (Afgooye, Lower Shabelle). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1601932936,SOM 7239513,706,SOM32116,32116,"29 September 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Baydhaba,,Baidoa,3.1172,43.6469,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 29 September 2020, Al Shabaab militants shot and injured local police unit that was doing patrol in the Buula-Jima neighborhood in Baidoa town (Baydhaba, Bay).",0,1601932936,SOM 7239388,706,SOM32119,32119,"29 September 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Puntland Police Force",,1,"Civilians (Somalia)","Labour Group (Somalia)",7,17,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Nugaal,Garoowe,,Garowe,8.4064,48.4819,1,"Radio Dalsan",National,"On 29 September 2020, a civilian businessman was shot and killed by tax collection officers (Puntland Police) from the municipality in Enji market in Garowe town (Garoowe, Nugaal).",1,1601932936,SOM 7239437,706,SOM32110,32110,"28 September 2020",2020,1,Protests,"Peaceful protest","Protesters (Somalia)",,6,,,0,60,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Galgaduud,Cabudwaaq,,Cabudwaaq,6.1478,46.3964,1,"Shabelle Media Network",National,"On 28 September 2020, local residents protested in Cabudwaaq town (Cabudwaaq, Galgaduud) against KDF operations in Gedo region that resulted into the killing of a civilian and kidnapped others along the border Somalia and Kenya. [size=no report]",0,1601932936,SOM 7239489,706,SOM32108,32108,"28 September 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somaliland (2010-)",,1,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Puntland Security Force",,1,11,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Sanaag,Ceerigaabo,,Badhan,10.7134,48.3325,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 28 September 2020, Somaliland military and Puntland security forces clashed in Badhan town (Laasqoray, Sanaag). The clash came as new Puntland forces in town attempted to access the Somaliland army base. No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1618497749,SOM 7239509,706,SOM32112,32112,"28 September 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,"Buur Hakaba",,Leego,2.7144,44.509,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 28 September 2020, government security forces clashed with Al Shabaab militants in an operation in Leego village (Buur Hakaba, Bay). Seven militants were killed in the attack.",7,1601932936,SOM 7239385,706,SOM32111,32111,"28 September 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,"Belet Weyne",,"Ceel Cali",4.195,44.9885,1,"Radio Dalsan",National,"On 28 September 2020, Al Shabaab militants shot and killed a civilian publicly in Ceel Cali village (Belet Weyne, Hiraan).",1,1601932936,SOM 7239390,706,SOM32109,32109,"28 September 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Gedo,"Belet Xaawo",,"Belet Xaawo",3.7807,41.8943,1,"Radio Dalsan",National,"On 28 September 2020, unidentified armed men shot and killed a government soldier and wounded another one in Belet Xaawo town (Belet Xaawo, Gedo).",1,1601932936,SOM 7239397,706,SOM32114,32114,"28 September 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle","Wanla Weyn",,"Yaaq Biri Weyne",2.6295,44.6977,1,"Radio Kulmiye",National,"On 28 September 2020, unidentified gunmen shot and killed two civilians in Yaaq Biri Weyne village (Wanla Weyn, Lower Shabelle).",2,1601932936,SOM 7239152,706,SOM32113,32113,"28 September 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle","Wanla Weyn",,"Wanla Weyne",2.6195,44.8936,2,Caasimada,National,"On 28 September 2020, an IED by Al Shabaab militants targeting government security forces convoy exploded on the road that stretches between Warmahan and Wanla Weyne town (Wanla Weyne, Lower Shabelle). Two soldiers were killed.",2,1601932935,SOM 7239439,706,SOM32099,32099,"27 September 2020",2020,1,Protests,"Peaceful protest","Protesters (Somalia)",,6,,,0,60,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Gedo,Garbahaarey,,Garbahaarey,3.328,42.2199,1,"Shabelle Media Network",National,"On 27 September 2020, local residents protested in Garbahaarey town (Garbahaarey, Gedo) against the KDF operation in Yado village that resulted into the killing of a civilian and kidnapped others along the border between Somalia and Kenya. [size=no report]",0,1601932936,SOM 7239446,706,SOM32101,32101,"27 September 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,K60,1.9243,44.9231,1,"Somali Memo",National,"On 27 September 2020, Al Shabaab militants launched an attack against the AMISOM forward operation base in K60 village (Marka, Lower Shabelle). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1618497786,SOM 7239447,706,SOM32100,32100,"27 September 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,Janaale,1.8,44.7,1,"Somali Memo",National,"On 27 September 2020, Al Shabaab militants launched an attack against AMISOM forward operation base in Janaale village (Marka, Lower Shabelle). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1601932936,SOM 7579710,706,SOM32098,32098,"27 September 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Shelling/artillery/missile attack","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Uganda)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Ceelasha Biyaha",2.0823,45.2102,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 27 September 2020, Al Shabaab launched mortar rounds at the AMISOM UDF defensive base at Arbacow settlement near Ceelasha Biyaha village (Afgooye, Lower Shabelle). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1611613361,SOM 7525820,706,SOM32104,32104,"27 September 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Mogadishu - Dharkenley",2.0095,45.25,1,"Radio Kulmiye",National,"On 27 September 2020, Al Shabaab militants shot and killed an officer with the Bancroft forces (Danab) at Haji Gaabow neighbourhood in Mogadishu-Dharkenley district (Dharkenley, Banadir).",1,1618497804,SOM 7239130,706,SOM32095,32095,"27 September 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Jubaland Security Force",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Kismaayo,,Bar-Sanguun,-0.4876,42.1839,1,"Al Furqaan",National,"On 27 September 2020, Al Shabaab militants attacked a Jubaland security forces base in Bar-Sanguun village (Kismaayo, Lower Juba). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1601932935,SOM 7239386,706,SOM32097,32097,"27 September 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,"Buufow Bacaad",1.7493,44.7437,1,"Radio Dalsan",National,"On 27 September 2020, Al Shabaab militants launched an attack against the AMISOM forward operation base in Buufow Bacaad village (Marka, Lower Shabelle). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1601932936,SOM 7239387,706,SOM32096,32096,"27 September 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,"Bulo Mareer",1.6298,44.5196,1,"Radio Dalsan",National,"On 27 September 2020, Al Shabaab militants launched an attack against the AMISOM forward operation base in Bulo Mareer village (Marka, Lower Shabelle). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1601932936,SOM 7239389,706,SOM32107,32107,"27 September 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,Rusio,1.7186,44.7781,1,"Radio Dalsan",National,"On 27 September 2020, Al Shabaab militants launched an attack against the AMISOM forward operation base in Rusio village (Marka, Lower Shabelle). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1601932936,SOM 7239392,706,SOM32103,32103,"27 September 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-)",,8,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,78,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Mareerey,2.116,45.05,1,"Radio Kulmiye",National,"On 27 September 2020, AMISOM troops opened fire on civilians in Mareerey village (Afgooye, Lower Shabelle). One person was killed and injured another one.",1,1601932936,SOM 7239393,706,SOM32102,32102,"27 September 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-)",,8,38,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Mareerey,2.116,45.05,2,"Radio Kulmiye",National,"On 27 September 2020, a remote controlled IED by unknown gunmen targeting AMISOM troops convoy exploded in the vicinity of Mareerey village (Afgooye, Lower Shabelle). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1601932936,SOM 7521264,706,SOM32105,32105,"27 September 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Hawl Wadaag",2.048,45.32,1,Caasimada,National,"On 27 September 2020, Al Shabaab militants shot and killed a police (SNPF) officer (off duty) at his house in Mogadishu-Hawl Wadaag district (Hawl Wadaag, Banadir).",1,1618497808,SOM 7520242,706,SOM32106,32106,"27 September 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) National Intelligence and Security Agency",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Yaqshid",2.0678,45.35,1,"Al Furqaan",National,"On 27 September 2020, Al Shabaab militants shot and killed an NISA officer at Warshada Coca-Cola neighbourhood in Mogadishu-Yaqshid district (Yaqshid, Banadir).",1,1618497809,SOM 7233554,706,SOM32083,32083,"26 September 2020",2020,1,Protests,"Peaceful protest","Protesters (Somalia)",,6,,,0,60,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Gedo,Baardheere,,Bardera,2.3385,42.2843,1,Goobjoob,National,"On 26 September 2020, over a hundred local residents peacefully protested in Bardera town (Baardheere, Gedo) against Kenya defense forces movements in Gedo region. The protesters demanded for protection against KDF. [size=over hundred]",0,1601324148,SOM 7239444,706,SOM32087,32087,"26 September 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Burundi)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Jowhar,,Buurane,2.9647,45.5124,1,"Somali Memo",National,"On 26 September 2020, a remote controlled IED by Al Shabaab militants targeted AMISOM Burundian soldiers on foot patrols exploded at Buurane village (Jowhar, Middle Shabelle). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1601932936,SOM 7233822,706,SOM32084,32084,"26 September 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Bariirre,2.0476,44.8975,1,"Shabelle Media Network",Subnational,"On 26 September 2020, government security forces clashed with Al Shabaab militants during an operation in Bariirre village (Afgooye, Lower Shabelle). At least 16 militants were killed.",16,1601324149,SOM 7239488,706,SOM32094,32094,"26 September 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,"Qansax Dheere",,Uffurow,2.7622,42.8868,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 26 September 2020, Al Shabaab militants shot and killed a male teenager in Ufurow village (Qansax Dheere, Bay).",1,1601932936,SOM 7239496,706,SOM32088,32088,"26 September 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Police Forces of Somaliland (2010-)",,1,"Habar Jeclo-Bicido Sub-Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,14,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Sanaag,"Ceel Afweyn",,"Ceel Afweyn",9.9293,47.2173,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 26 September 2020, an armed clash occurred between Somaliland police and Baho Bicido Sub-clan gunmen in Ceel Afweyn town (Ceel Afweyn, Sanaag). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1601932936,SOM 7239497,706,SOM32089,32089,"26 September 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians","Abduction/forced disappearance","Military Forces of Kenya (2013-)",,8,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,78,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Gedo,Baardheere,,Darasalaam,1.9536,41.0746,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 26 September 2020, Kenya defense forces abducted and detained four male civilians at Daarasalaam village (Baardheere, Gedo). The reason behind their abduction is not clear.",0,1601932936,SOM 7239500,706,SOM32091,32091,"26 September 2020",2020,1,Protests,"Peaceful protest","Protesters (Somalia)",,6,,,0,60,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Gedo,Luuq,,Luuq,3.8,42.5446,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 26 September 2020, over hundred residents protested in Luuq town (Luuq, Gedo) against KDF operations in Yado village, that resulted into the killing of a civilian and kidnaped 4 others along the border Somalia and Kenya. [size=over hundred]",0,1601932936,SOM 7239511,706,SOM32090,32090,"26 September 2020",2020,1,Protests,"Peaceful protest","Protesters (Somalia)",,6,,,0,60,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Gedo,Doolow,,Doolow,4.1642,42.0794,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 26 September 2020, over a hundred residents protested in Doolow town (Doolow, Gedo) against KDF operations in Yado village, that resulted into the killing of a civilian and kidnapped 4 others along the border Somalia and Kenya. [size=over a hundred]",0,1601932936,SOM 7531441,706,SOM32093,32093,"26 September 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Yaqshid",2.0678,45.35,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 26 September 2020, Al Shabaab militants attacked the government defensive base at Iftin neighbourhood in Mogadishu-Yaqshid district (Yaqshid, Banadir). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1618497842,SOM 7521246,706,SOM32092,32092,"26 September 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,11,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Abdiaziz",2.0405,45.36,1,Caasimada,National,"On 26 September 2020, two groups of SNA exchanged heavy gunfire at Kaambo Amxaro village neighbourhood, near Hirshabelle vice President's residential house in Mogadishu-Abdiaziz district (Abdiaziz, Banadir). One civilian bystander was killed.",1,1618497851,SOM 7233773,706,SOM32085,32085,"26 September 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Kenya (2013-)",,8,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,18,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Gedo,"Belet Xaawo",,"Belet Xaawo",3.7807,41.8943,2,"Radio Dalsan",National,"On 26 September 2020, Kenya defense forces (KDF) and government security forces (SNA) clashed near Belet Xaawo town (Belet Xaawo, Gedo). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1601324149,SOM 7233776,706,SOM32086,32086,"26 September 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,"Bulo Burto",,"Buqda Caqable",4.0601,45.2577,1,"Radio Kulmiye",National,"On 26 September 2020, Al Shabaab militants executed two men accused of being spies for AMISOM and government security forces in Buqda Caqable village (Bulo Burto, Hiraan).",2,1601324149,SOM 7521303,706,SOM32078,32078,"25 September 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Mogadishu - Daynile",2.0581,45.3003,1,Calamada,National,"On 25 September 2020, Al Shabaab militants, armed with pistols, shot and killed a government security force member (Alpha group member) in Mogadishu-Daynile district (Daynile, Banadir).",1,1618497863,SOM 7233821,706,SOM32076,32076,"25 September 2020",2020,1,Protests,"Peaceful protest","Protesters (Somalia)",,6,,,0,60,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Gedo,"Ceel Waaq",,"El Wak",2.7352,41.0177,1,"Shabelle Media Network",National,"On 25 September 2020, over hundred residents have peacefully protested against Kenya defense forces movements in Gedo region. The protesters demanded for protection against KDF in El Wak town (Ceel Waaq, Gedo). [size=over hundred]",0,1601324149,SOM 7233862,706,SOM32075,32075,"25 September 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Baraawe,,Baraawe,1.1132,44.0297,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 25 September 2020, Al Shabaab militants attacked a government defensive base at the airstrip in Baraawe town (Baraawe, Lower Shabelle). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1601324149,SOM 7233872,706,SOM32082,32082,"25 September 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Kismaayo,,"Yoontoy Yarey",-0.1302,42.5743,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 25 September 2020, an IED by Al Shabaab militants targeting government security forces (SNA) on foot patrol detonated near Yoontoy village (Kismaayo, Lower Juba). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1601324149,SOM 7233880,706,SOM32081,32081,"25 September 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Kenya)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Afmadow,,Tabta,0.3046,41.4394,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 25 September 2020, Al Shabaab militants carried out an attack against an AMISOM KDF base in Tabta village (Afmadow, Lower Juba). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1601324149,SOM 7233885,706,SOM32077,32077,"25 September 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians","Abduction/forced disappearance","Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle","Adan Yabaal",,Miiro,3.6182,46.148,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 25 September 2020, Al Shabaab militants abducted four youths (2 girls and 2 boys) from Miiro village (Adan Yabaal, Middle Shabelle).",0,1601324149,SOM 7527808,706,SOM32079,32079,"25 September 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Mogadishu - Dharkenley",2.0095,45.25,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 25 September 2020, Al Shabaab militants shot and killed a government security officer of the Turksom forces at his house in Tabakaayo Madow in Mogadishu-Dharkenley district (Dharkenley, Banadir).",1,1618497880,SOM 7233420,706,SOM32080,32080,"25 September 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Qoryooley,,Mubaarak,1.9167,44.7733,1,Calamada,National,"On 25 September 2020, an IED by Al Shabaab militants targeting government forces (Danab) exploded in Mubaarak village (Qoryooley, Lower Shabelle). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1601324148,SOM 7233826,706,SOM32070,32070,"24 September 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Afgooye,2.15,45.116,1,"Somali Memo",National,"On 24 September 2020, Al Shabaab militants launched an attack against a government security forces (SNA) base in Afgooye town (Afgooye, Lower Shabelle). One soldier was killed and two others were injured.",1,1601324149,SOM 7233870,706,SOM32071,32071,"24 September 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,"Bulo Burto",,"Bulo Burto",3.8519,45.5651,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 24 September 2020, two remote controlled IED by Al Shabaab militants detonated, targeting government security forces base in the airport of Bulo Burto town (Bulo Burto, Hiraan). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1601324149,SOM 7531368,706,SOM32073,32073,"24 September 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Hawl Wadaag",2.048,45.32,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 24 September 2020, unidentified gunmen (with SNA uniform) shot and killed a male civilian at the Bakara market neighborhood in Mogadishu-Hawl Wadaag district (Hawl Wadaag, Banadir).",1,1618497931,SOM 7233417,706,SOM32072,32072,"24 September 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Military Forces of Kenya (2013-)",,8,"Civilians (Somalia)","Pastoralists (Somalia)",7,78,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Gedo,"Ceel Waaq",,"El Wak",2.7352,41.0177,2,Caasimada,National,"On 24 September 2020, Kenya defense forces launched an attack against pastoralists in Yeedow village near El Wak town (Ceel Waaq, Gedo). Three civilians were killed.",3,1601324148,SOM 7233419,706,SOM32074,32074,"24 September 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Qoryooley,,Mubaarak,1.9167,44.7733,1,Caasimada,National,"On 24 September 2020, government security forces (Danab) conducted an operation targeting Al Shabaab militants and raided Mubaarak village (Qoryooley, Lower Shabelle). Three militants were killed.",3,1601324148,SOM 7579904,706,SOM32069,32069,"23 September 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)","Unidentified Clan Group (Somalia)",1,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,11,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Jowhar,,Jowhar,2.7797,45.5042,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 23 September 2020, government soldiers (SNA divided as clan-based) opened fire against another group of SNA at the Snaybiaso former factory in Horseed village neighbourhood in Jowhar town (Jowhar, Middle Shabelle). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1611613362,SOM 7233767,706,SOM32068,32068,"23 September 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Juba",Jilib,,Jilib,0.4833,42.7666,1,"Radio Dalsan",National,"On 23 September 2020, Al Shabaab militants executed a man accused of being a sorcerer in Jilib town (Jilib, Middle Juba).",1,1601324149,SOM 7233774,706,SOM32066,32066,"23 September 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Afgooye,2.15,45.116,1,"Radio Dalsan",National,"On 23 September 2020, a remote controlled IED by unknown group exploded at livestock market neighbourhood in Afgooye town (Afgooye, Lower Shabelle). One civilian was killed.",1,1601324149,SOM 7233775,706,SOM32067,32067,"23 September 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) National Intelligence and Security Agency",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,"Belet Weyne",,"Hawo Tako",4.75,45.2,1,"Radio Kulmiye",National,"On 23 September 2020, Al Shabaab militants carried out a hit and ran attack against NISA outpost guard at IFTIN Rehabilitation building in Cell-Jaale neighborhoods of Hawa Tako village (Belet Weyne, Hiraan). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1601324149,SOM 7233891,706,SOM32065,32065,"22 September 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Bariirre,2.0476,44.8975,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 22 September 2020, Al Shabaab militants carried out an attack against government security forces (SNA) base at the entrance of Bariirre town (Afgooye, Lower Shabelle). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1601324149,SOM 7233901,706,SOM32064,32064,"22 September 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Jubaland Security Force",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Kismaayo,,"Abdale Birole",-0.4906,42.1969,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 22 September 2020, Al Shabaab militants ambushed a Jubaland security forces convoy near Yaaq Raar village in the vicinity of Abdale Birole village (Kismaayo, Lower Juba). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1601324149,SOM 7532288,706,SOM32060,32060,"21 September 2020",2020,1,"Strategic developments","Disrupted weapons use","Al Shabaab",,2,,,0,20,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Heliwa",2.0844,45.39,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 21 September 2020, Al Shabaab militants preparing IED were killed by the blast of the device that they were planting near Suuqa in Mogadishu-Heliwa district (Heliwa, Banadir). Four militants were killed.",4,1618498021,SOM 7233820,706,SOM32052,32052,"21 September 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Jubaland Security Force","AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Kenya)",1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Afmadow,,"Bilis Qooqaani",0.2837,41.7141,1,"Shabelle Media Network",National,"On 21 September 2020, Al Shabaab militants carried out a hit and run attack against Jubaland security forces/AMISOM KDF base in Bilis Qooqaani Village (Afmadow, Lower Juba). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1601324149,SOM 7525709,706,SOM32061,32061,"21 September 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Civilians (Somalia)","Taxi Drivers (Somalia)",7,17,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Hodan,,"Mogadishu - Hodan",2.0333,45.35,1,"Radio Dalsan",National,"On 21 September 2020, government soldiers shot and killed a tuk tuk driver at Sonakey village in Mogadishu-Hodan district (Hodan, Banadir).",1,1611019305,SOM 7233871,706,SOM32058,32058,"21 September 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Galgaduud,Dhuusamarreeb,,"Mareer Gur",5.7505,46.5131,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 21 September 2020, government security forces during an operation clashed with Al Shabaab militants in Mareer Gur village (Dhuusamarreeb, Galgaduud). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1601324149,SOM 7233881,706,SOM32055,32055,"21 September 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Air/drone strike","Military Forces of Kenya (2013-)",,8,,,0,80,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Gedo,Baardheere,,"Faafax Dhuun",2.2059,41.6249,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 21 September 2020, Kenya defense forces warplanes carried out an airstrike near Faafax Dhuun village (Baardheere, Gedo). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1601324149,SOM 7233883,706,SOM32057,32057,"21 September 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Macawiisley Clan Militia (Somalia)","Hawadle Clan Militia (Somalia)",4,24,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,Jalalaqsi,,Jalalaqsi,3.3834,45.5969,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 21 September 2020, Al Shabaab militants carried out a hit and run attack against the Macawisley clan militia and Hawadle clan militia in Dufaaley village near Jalalaqsi town (Jalalaqsi, Hiraan). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1601324149,SOM 7233893,706,SOM32056,32056,"21 September 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Leelkayse Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Puntland Police Force",,1,14,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Nugaal,Garoowe,,Garowe,8.4064,48.4819,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 21 September 2020, Leelkayse clan militia and Puntland police officers clashed over a disputed piece of land near Naasahablood hotel in Garowe town (Garoowe, Nugaal). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1601324149,SOM 7713396,706,SOM32062,32062,"21 September 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)","Military Forces of the United States (2017-2021)",1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Qoryooley,,Qoryooley,1.7878,44.53,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 21 September 2020, government security forces supported by US troops clashed with Al Shabaab militants in Mooyilow village near Qoryooley town (Qoryooley, Lower Shabelle). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1614039933,SOM 7521247,706,SOM32059,32059,"21 September 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Mogadishu - Daynile",2.0581,45.3003,1,Caasimada,National,"On 21 September 2020, an IED by Al Shabaab militants targeting a police vehicle passing near Tabbouleh Weydow exploded in Mogadishu-Daynile district (Daynile, Banadir). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1618498053,SOM 7233768,706,SOM32063,32063,"21 September 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Tortoroow,2.2524,44.6905,1,"Radio Dalsan",National,"On 21 September 2020, government security forces (Danab) clashed with Al Shabaab militants in Tortoroow village (Afgooye, Lower Shabelle). Three Al Shabaab militants were killed.",3,1601324149,SOM 7233769,706,SOM32054,32054,"21 September 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Government regains territory","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Galgaduud,"Ceel Dheer",,Ceel-Lahelay,4.2333,47.7333,1,"Radio Dalsan",National,"On 21 September 2020, government security forces (Danab/SNA) retook Ceel-Lahelay village (Ceel Dheer, Galgaduud), from Al Shabaab militants during a clash. No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1601324149,SOM 7233770,706,SOM32051,32051,"21 September 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Qoryooley,,Balow,1.7239,44.4262,1,"Radio Dalsan",National,"On 21 September 2020, government security forces conducted an operation and clashed with Al Shabaab militants in Balow village (Qoryooley, Lower Shabelle). Government soldiers claimed to have killed 20 militants.",20,1601324149,SOM 7233772,706,SOM32053,32053,"21 September 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Government regains territory","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Galgaduud,Dhuusamarreeb,,Bulacle,5.3329,46.4768,1,"Radio Dalsan",National,"On 21 September 2020, government security forces (Danab/SNA) retook Bulacle village (Dhuusamarreeb, Galgaduud), from Al Shabaab militants during a clash. No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1601324149,SOM 7749403,706,SOM32045,32045,"19 September 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Kenya)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Badhaadhe,,Koday,-1.0351,41.9748,1,"Somali Memo",National,"On 19 September 2020, Al Shabaab militants launched an attack against the AMISOM KDF troops base in Kudhaa village (Kismaayo, Lower Juba). Fatalities were not reported.",0,1615915443,SOM 7233874,706,SOM32048,32048,"19 September 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians","Abduction/forced disappearance","Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Aid Workers (Somalia)",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,"Qansax Dheere",,"Buulo Fur",2.9017,43.0759,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 19 September 2020, Al Shabaab militants abducted a civilian working with a local NGO at Buulo Fur village (Qansax Dheer, Bay).",0,1601324149,SOM 7233875,706,SOM32049,32049,"19 September 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence",Grenade,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) National Intelligence and Security Agency",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,"Belet Weyne",,"Hawo Tako",4.75,45.2,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 19 September 2020, suspected Al Shabaab militants threw a hand grenade at the IFTIN Rehabilitation building which accommodates NISA personnel in Cell-Jaale neighborhood of Hawa Tako village (Belet Weyne, Hiraan). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1601324149,SOM 7228008,706,SOM32046,32046,"19 September 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Galgaduud,Dhuusamarreeb,,"Mareer Gur",5.7505,46.5131,1,"Radio Dalsan",National,"On 19 September 2020, government security forces clashed with Al Shabaab militants during an operation in Mareer Gur village (Dhuusamarreeb, Galgaduud). Fatalities were not reported.",0,1600717737,SOM 7228013,706,SOM32044,32044,"19 September 2020",2020,1,"Strategic developments",Arrests,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Cadale,,Cadale,2.7603,46.3222,1,"Radio Kulmiye",National,"On 19 September 2020, government security forces conducted an operation and arrested 40 suspected Al Shabaab militants in Cadale town (Cadale, Middle Shabelle).",0,1600717737,SOM 7527811,706,SOM32050,32050,"19 September 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)","Taxi Drivers (Somalia)",7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Mogadishu - Dharkenley",2.0095,45.25,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 19 September 2020, unknown gunmen shot and killed a Tuktuk driver at the Saldhiga Galbeed village in Mogadishu-Dharkenley district (Dharkenley, Banadir).",1,1618498101,SOM 7528872,706,SOM32047,32047,"19 September 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,11,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Hodan,,"Mogadishu - Hodan",2.0333,45.35,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 19 September 2020, two government groups of soldiers exchanged gunfire at a checkpoint near Ex-Control Afgoye Mogadishu-Hodan district (Hodan, Banadir). Fatalities were not reported.",0,1611019338,SOM 7228119,706,SOM32042,32042,"18 September 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Awdheegle,1.9833,44.8333,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 18 September 2020, an IED by Al Shabaab militants detonated targeting a truck carrying supplies for government security forces in Awdheegle village (Afgooye, Lower Shabelle). No fatalities reported.",0,1600717737,SOM 7228120,706,SOM32043,32043,"18 September 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence",Grenade,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Macawiisley Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,24,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,"Belet Weyne",,"Belet Weyne",4.736,45.2043,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 18 September 2020, Al Shabaab militants threw a hand grenade at a tea-shop in the livestock market Hawlwadag village (Belet Weyne, Hiraan). The assailants were targeting the Macawisley clan militias who were at the tea-shop. No fatalities reported.",0,1600717737,SOM 7533726,706,SOM32040,32040,"17 September 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,11,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Yaqshid",2.0678,45.35,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 17 September 2020, two groups of the government security forces engaged in an exchange of gunfire at Miisaanka-Dhuxusha neighborhood in Mogadishu-Yaqshid district (Yaqshid, Banadir). Fatalities were not reported.",0,1618498176,SOM 7227811,706,SOM32037,32037,"17 September 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Djibouti)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Galgaduud,Dhuusamarreeb,,Dhuusamarreeb,5.5376,46.3867,1,Caasimada,National,"On 17 September 2020, Al Shabaab militants attacked AMISOM Djibouti troops in Dhuusamarreeb town (Dhuusamarreeb, Galgaduud). Fatalities were not reported.",0,1600717737,SOM 7577273,706,SOM32038,32038,"17 September 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Jowhar,,Jowhar,2.7797,45.5042,1,Caasimada,National,"On 17 September 2020, Al Shabaab militants shot and killed the deputy minister of endowment and religious affairs for Hirshabelle regional administration at Horseed village in Jowhar town (Jowhar, Middle Shabelle).",1,1611613346,SOM 7228093,706,SOM32036,32036,"17 September 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Afgooye,2.15,45.116,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 17 September 2020, an IED by unknown group targeting government security forces (SNA) detonated near Ali Biri hospital in Afgooye town (Afgooye, Lower Shabelle). Fatalities were not reported.",0,1600717737,SOM 7228122,706,SOM32035,32035,"17 September 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bakool,Xudur,,Abal,3.9435,43.9418,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 17 September 2020, government security forces (SNA) carried out an operation against an Al Shabaab checkpoint near Abal Village (Xudur, Bakool). Fatalities were not reported.",0,1600717737,SOM 7529966,706,SOM32039,32039,"17 September 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence",Grenade,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Hodan,,"Mogadishu - Hodan",2.0333,45.35,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 17 September 2020, an unidentified group threw a hand grenade at a government security post (assume military) near a mosque in Mogadishu-Hodan district (Hodan, Banadir). Fatalities were not reported.",0,1611019341,SOM 7228144,706,SOM32041,32041,"17 September 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)","Muslim Group (Somalia)",7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Balcad,,"Raga Ceel",2.6557,46.0091,1,VOA,International,"On 17 September 2020, unknown gunmen opened fire on scholars (Mullah) reciting the Quran in a quranic center in Raga Ceel village (Cadale, Middle Shabelle). Six people were killed in the attack.",6,1618498189,SOM 7228015,706,SOM32032,32032,"16 September 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,"Bulo Burto",,Maxaas,4.3934,46.0882,1,"Radio Kulmiye",National,"On 16 September 2020, government security forces clashed with Al Shabaab militants in Maxaas town (Bulo Burto, Hiraan). Two militants were killed.",2,1600717737,SOM 7526841,706,SOM32033,32033,"16 September 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Mogadishu - Daynile",2.0581,45.3003,1,"Somali Memo",National,"On 16 September 2020, a remote controlled IED targeting a SNA battlewagon heading from Afgoye to Mogadishu detonated near Tabeelaha Sheik Ibrahin in Mogadishu-Daynile district (Daynile, Banadir). Seven soldiers were reportedly killed.",7,1618498214,SOM 7525822,706,SOM32034,32034,"16 September 2020",2020,1,Protests,"Peaceful protest","Protesters (Somalia)","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",6,,,0,60,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Wardhigley",2.0549,45.33,1,"Radio Kulmiye",National,"On 16 September 2020, 90 government security forces protested and briefly blocked the Main Street of Villa Somalia in Mogadishu-Wardhigley (Wardhigley, Banadir). The soldiers were demanding for their salary for the last three months, they were stationed in the newly open Daynile airport. [size= 90]",0,1618498214,SOM 7228111,706,SOM32030,32030,"16 September 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Reer-Noor Sub-Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Police Forces of Somaliland (2010-)",,1,14,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Awdal,Borama,,Borama,9.9387,43.1839,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 16 September 2020, an armed clash took place between gunmen from the Reer Noor sub-clan of the Samaroon clan and the Somaliland police in Borama town (Borama, Awdal). Fatalities were not reported.",0,1600717737,SOM 7228115,706,SOM32031,32031,"16 September 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Cumar Beerre",2.1989,45.0548,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 16 September 2020, Al Shabaab militants carried out an attack against a government security forces (SNA) checkpoint at Cumar Beerre village (Afgooye, Lower Shabelle). Fatalities were not reported.",0,1600717737,SOM 7227813,706,SOM32028,32028,"15 September 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Kenya)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Badhaadhe,,Kolbiyow,-1.1369,41.2174,1,Calamada,National,"On 15 September 2020, Al Shabaab militants launched an attack against the AMISOM KDF forward operation base in Kolbiyow village (Badhaadhe, Lower Juba). Fatalities were not reported.",0,1600717737,SOM 7228097,706,SOM32029,32029,"15 September 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,Shalaambood,1.7087,44.6961,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 15 September 2020, a remote controlled IED by Al Shabaab militants targeted an AMISOM convoy passing near Shalamboot town (Marka, Lower Shabelle). Fatalities were not reported.",0,1600717737,SOM 7228107,706,SOM32026,32026,"15 September 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Shelling/artillery/missile attack","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Balcad,,"Ceel Geelow",2.5159,45.3622,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 15 September 2020, Al Shabaab militants fired two mortar at the AMISOM forward operation base at Ceel Geelow village (Balcad, Middle Shabelle). Fatalities were not reported.",0,1600717737,SOM 7228109,706,SOM32027,32027,"15 September 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians","Abduction/forced disappearance","Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Labour Group (Somalia)",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,Jalalaqsi,,Jalalaqsi,3.3834,45.5969,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 15 September 2020, Al Shabaab militants hijacked a Toyota Suzuki vehicle transporting mirra/khad to Jalalasqi town (Jalalaqsi, Hiraan). The driver was taken by the militants to the unknown location.",0,1600717737,SOM 7228005,706,SOM32025,32025,"14 September 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Jamaame,,Jamaame,0.0692,42.7382,2,"Radio Dalsan",National,"On 14 September 2020, government security forces (Danab) clashed with Al Shabaab militants in an operation near Jamaame town (Jamaame, Lower Juba). One senior militant was killed.",1,1600717737,SOM 7228006,706,SOM32021,32021,"14 September 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Bariirre,2.0476,44.8975,2,"Radio Dalsan",National,"On 14 September 2020, government security forces (SNA) attacked Al Shabaab checkpoints near Bariirre village (Afgooye, Lower Shabelle). 12 militants were killed.",12,1600717737,SOM 7578473,706,SOM32023,32023,"14 September 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)","AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Burundi)",1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Ceelasha Biyaha",2.0823,45.2102,2,"Radio Dalsan",National,"On 14 September 2020, Al Shabaab militants attacked a government security forces/AMISOM Burundi base in Arabacow village near Ceelasha Biyaha village (Afgooye, Lower Shabelle). Fatalities were not reported.",0,1611613350,SOM 7228011,706,SOM32018,32018,"14 September 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bakool,Xudur,,Aboore,4.3014,43.909,2,"Radio Kulmiye",National,"On 14 September 2020, an IED by unknown group detonated and hit a rickshaw in Banjinaay village near Aboore village (Xudur, Bakool). Six civilians were killed and two others injured.",6,1600717737,SOM 7227786,706,SOM32024,32024,"14 September 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Kenya)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Badhaadhe,,Hosingow,-0.1734,41.2695,1,"Al Furqaan",National,"On 14 September 2020, Al Shabaab militants attacked the AMISOM KDF base in Hosingow town (Kismaayo, Lower Juba). Fatalities were not reported.",0,1618498264,SOM 7227787,706,SOM32020,32020,"14 September 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Uganda)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Baraawe,,Baraawe,1.1132,44.0297,1,"Al Furqaan",National,"On 14 September 2020, Al Shabaab militants attacked the AMISOM UDF base in Baraawe town (Baraawe, Lower Shabelle). Fatalities were not reported.",0,1600717737,SOM 7228095,706,SOM32019,32019,"14 September 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Shelling/artillery/missile attack","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-)","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Balcad,,Balcad,2.39,45.3833,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 14 September 2020, Al Shabaab militants launched six mortar rounds at the AMISOM and government security forces (SNA) base in Balcad town (Balcad, Middle Shabelle). Fatalities were not reported.",0,1600717737,SOM 7228103,706,SOM32022,32022,"14 September 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Jubaland Security Force",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Kismaayo,,Bar-Sanguun,-0.4876,42.1839,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 14 September 2020, Al Shabaab militants conducted an attack against the Bar-Sanguun military camp (Kismaay, Lower Juba). Fatalities were not reported.",0,1600717737,SOM 7228004,706,SOM32010,32010,"13 September 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Jejele Clan Group (Somalia); Macaswiley Militia",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,"Belet Weyne",,"Belet Weyne",4.736,45.2043,1,"Radio Dalsan",National,"On 13 September 2020, Al Shabaab militants killed a Macaswiley militia commander from Jejele clan at the Hawlwadaag neighbourhood in Belet Weyne town (Belet Weyne, Hiraan).",1,1600717737,SOM 7228007,706,SOM32011,32011,"13 September 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Puntland Police Force",,1,"Marehan Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,14,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Mudug,Galdogob,,Galdogob,7.012,47.06,2,"Radio Dalsan",National,"On 13 September 2020, Puntland police forces clashed with Marehan clan militias in Xero-Jaale village near Galdogob town (Galdogob, Mudug). One soldier was killed.",1,1600717737,SOM 7228014,706,SOM32009,32009,"13 September 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Baydhaba,,Aawdiinle,3.1706,43.4099,2,"Radio Kulmiye",National,"On 13 September 2020, police forces (SWSPF) attacked an Al Shabaab position near Aawdiinle village (Baydhaba, Bay). One senior militant was killed.",1,1600717737,SOM 7228056,706,SOM32017,32017,"13 September 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,11,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle","Wanla Weyn",,"Wanla Weyne",2.6195,44.8936,1,"Shabelle Media Network",Subnational,"On 13 September 2020, two groups of government security forces clashed in Wanla Weyne town (Wanla Weyne, Lower Shabelle). Three soldiers were killed.",3,1600717737,SOM 7526809,706,SOM32013,32013,"13 September 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Mogadishu - Dharkenley",2.0095,45.25,1,"Somali Memo",National,"On 13 September 2020, two Al Shabaab militants shot and seriously injured a government municipal police officer who was busy collecting tax revenue near Kaawo Godey village in Mogadishu-Dharkenley district (Dharkenley, Banadir).",0,1618498295,SOM 7525789,706,SOM32014,32014,"13 September 2020",2020,1,Riots,"Violent demonstration","Rioters (Somalia)",,5,,,0,50,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Waaberi",2.0195,45.31,1,"Radio Kulmiye",National,"On 13 September 2020, over a hundred local residents of Mogadishu demonstrated in front of a hotel in Mogadishu-Waaberi district (Waaberi, Banadir). The demonstrators also set the hotel on fire after a young girl was raped, thrown from the six floor and died at the hotel. [size=over a hundred]",0,1618498296,SOM 7227812,706,SOM32016,32016,"13 September 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","SSC: Sool, Sanaag and Cayn Militia",,3,"Military Forces of Somaliland (2010-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Sool,"Laas Caanood",,"Tuko Raq",8.5673,47.6438,2,Caasimada,National,"On 13 September 2020, the Sool, Sanaag and Cayn (SSC) militia launched an attack on a Somaliland military base in Hagarrey area near Tuko Raq village (Laas Caanood, Sool). Fatalities were not reported.",0,1600717737,SOM 7228116,706,SOM32012,32012,"13 September 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Qoryooley,,Mashalaay,1.7407,44.5986,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 13 September 2020, Al Shabaab militants attacked a government security forces checkpoint at Mashalay village (Qoryooley, Lower Shabelle). Fatalities were not reported.",0,1600717737,SOM 7532781,706,SOM32015,32015,"13 September 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Yaqshid",2.0678,45.35,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 13 September 2020, Al Shabaab militants threw a hand grenade at a government checkpoint at Towfiiq village in Mogadishu-Yaqshid (Yaqshid, Banadir). Soldiers reacted with gunfire in the direction of the attackers. No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1618498305,SOM 7202255,706,SOM32003,32003,"12 September 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Uganda)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Baraawe,,Embareeso,1.1808,44.0479,2,"Al Furqaan",National,"On 12 September 2020, an Al Shabaab RCIED detonated, targeting an AMISOM UDF convoy travelling from Baraawe to Embareeso village (Baraawe, Lower Shabelle). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1600112997,SOM 7202256,706,SOM32005,32005,"12 September 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Lafoole,2.0833,45.1667,1,"Al Furqaan",National,"On 12 September 2020, Al Shabaab militants launched an attack against a government forces checkpoint in Lafoole village (Afgooye, Lower Shabelle). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1600112997,SOM 7202257,706,SOM32002,32002,"12 September 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,"Bulo Burto",,"Bulo Burto",3.8519,45.5651,1,"Al Furqaan",National,"On 12 September 2020, Al Shabaab militants carried out a hit and run attack against a government security forces (SNA) base in Bulo Burto town (Bulo Burto, Hiraan). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1600112997,SOM 7202540,706,SOM32001,32001,"12 September 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Gedo,"Belet Xaawo",,"Belet Xaawo",3.7807,41.8943,2,"Radio Dalsan",National,"On 12 September 2020, government security forces (Danab/SNA) conducted an operation and clashed with Al Shabaab militants in villages near Belet Xaawo town (Belet Xaawo,Gedo). Six militants were killed and four others injured.",6,1600112998,SOM 7202546,706,SOM32004,32004,"12 September 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Puntland Security Force",,1,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,17,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Mudug,Gaalkacyo,,"Gaalkacyo North",6.77,47.63,1,"Radio Dalsan",National,"On 12 September 2020, a Puntland security officer shot and killed two civilians while escaping from the PSF base in Gaalkacyo North town (Gaalkacyo, Mudug).",2,1600112998,SOM 7798877,706,SOM31946,31946,"11 September 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Suicide bomb","Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Government of Somalia (2017-) Jubaland Administration",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Kismaayo,,Kismayo,-0.3603,42.5463,1,"Radio Dalsan",National,"On 11 September 2020, an Al Shabaab suicide bomber targeted the chairman of the Jubaland chamber of commerce and industry in front of the Mosque Jamacul Qadiim in Farjano village (Kismaayo, Lower Juba). Seven people were killed, including the suicide bomber and several others injured.",7,1617662604,SOM 7202653,706,SOM32000,32000,"11 September 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Gedo,Doolow,,Doolow,4.1642,42.0794,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 11 September 2020, government security forces (SNA) attacked Al Shabaab militants collecting tax (Zakawat) in the vicinity of Doolow town (Doolow, Gedo). The soldiers recovered livestock and a vehicle. No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1600112998,SOM 7531196,706,SOM32008,32008,"11 September 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Heliwa",2.0844,45.39,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 11 September 2020, Al Shabaab militants threw a hand grenade at a government forces (assumed military) checkpoint in livestock market in Mogadishu-Heliwa district (Heliwa, Banadir). After the explosion, the soldiers opened fire in the direction of the attackers. No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1618498375,SOM 7228114,706,SOM32006,32006,"11 September 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians","Abduction/forced disappearance","Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Daniga,2.3175,45.2863,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 11 September 2020, Al Shabaab militants abducted a civilian youth at Daniga village (Afgooye, Lower Shabelle). The victim was traveling from Jowhar to Mogadishu.",0,1600717737,SOM 7202547,706,SOM31999,31999,"11 September 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Gedo,"Belet Xaawo",,"Belet Xaawo",3.7807,41.8943,1,"Radio Kulmiye",National,"On 11 September 2020, Al Shabaab militants launched an attack against a government security forces base (SNA) in Belet Xaawo (Belet Xaawo, Gedo). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1600112998,SOM 7527932,706,SOM32007,32007,"11 September 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Mogadishu - Daynile",2.0581,45.3003,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 11 September 2020, Al Shabaab militants shot and killed a police officer at Garasbaaley village in Mogadishu-Daynile district (Daynile, Banadir). The victim was coming out from Mosque when he was killed.",1,1618498381,SOM 7579152,706,SOM31988,31988,"10 September 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)","AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-)",1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Ceelasha Biyaha",2.0823,45.2102,1,"Somali Memo",National,"On 10 September 2020, Al Shabaab militants attacked the government forces/AMISOM base in Ceelasha Biyaha village (Afgooye, Lower Shabelle). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1611613360,SOM 7202603,706,SOM31998,31998,"10 September 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Saabid,2.1311,45.0377,1,"Somali Memo",National,"On 10 September 2020, Al Shabaab militants attacked a government forces checkpoint in Saabid village (Afgooye, Lower Shabelle). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1600112998,SOM 7519049,706,SOM31990,31990,"10 September 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Shelling/artillery/missile attack","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,,,0,30,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Abdiaziz",2.0405,45.36,1,"Caasimada; Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 10 September 2020, an unknown group fired mortar rounds hitting civilian homes in Mogadishu-Abdiaziz (Abdiaziz, Banadir). The mortar destroyed one house. No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1618498390,SOM 7519050,706,SOM31991,31991,"10 September 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Shelling/artillery/missile attack","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Bondhere",2.0456,45.34,1,"Caasimada; Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 10 September 2020, an unknown group fired mortar rounds at civilian homes in Mogadishu-Bondhere (Bondhere, Banadir). The mortar destroyed one house and injured two people.",0,1618498390,SOM 7519051,706,SOM31992,31992,"10 September 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Shelling/artillery/missile attack","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,,,0,30,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Hamar Jabjab",2.0276,45.33,1,"Undisclosed Source; Caasimada","Local partner-Other","On 10 September 2020, an unknown group fired mortar rounds at civilian homes in Mogadishu-Hamar Jabjab (Hamar Jabjab, Bandir). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1618498391,SOM 7519052,706,SOM31993,31993,"10 September 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Shelling/artillery/missile attack","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Hamar Weyne",2.0337,45.34,1,"Undisclosed Source; Caasimada","Local partner-Other","On 10 September 2020, an unknown group fired mortar rounds at civilian homes near vila Somalia in Mogadishu-Hamar Weyne (Hamar Weyne, Banadir). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1618498391,SOM 7519053,706,SOM31995,31995,"10 September 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Hodan,,"Mogadishu - Hodan",2.0333,45.35,1,"Undisclosed Source; Somali Memo","Local partner-Other","On 10 September 2020, Al Shabaab militants shot and killed a police officer (on-duty) after he confronted the militants in Mogadishu-Hodan (Hodan, Banadir).",1,1611019286,SOM 7202381,706,SOM31986,31986,"10 September 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Afgooye,2.15,45.116,2,Goobjoob,National,"On 10 September 2020, Al Shabaab militants attacked the government security force (SNA) base in Arbacow village near Afoogye town (Afgooye, Lower Shabelle). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1600112998,SOM 7519054,706,SOM31996,31996,"10 September 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Shelling/artillery/missile attack","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,,,0,30,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Shangaani",2.0377,45.35,1,"Undisclosed Source; Caasimada","Local partner-Other","On 10 September 2020, an unknown group fired mortar rounds at civilian homes in Mogadishu-Shangaani (Shangaani, Banadir). The mortar destroyed one house. No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1618498391,SOM 7519055,706,SOM31997,31997,"10 September 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Shelling/artillery/missile attack","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,,,0,30,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Wardhigley",2.0549,45.33,1,"Caasimada; Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 10 September 2020, an unknown group fired mortar rounds at civilian homes in Mogadishu-Wardhigley (Wardhigley, Banadir). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1618498392,SOM 7202661,706,SOM31987,31987,"10 September 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,"Buur Hakaba",,"Buur Xakaba",2.8049,44.0821,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 10 September 2020, a remote controlled IED by unknown group targeting police forces (Southwest Special Police Forces, SWSPF) detonated at the Torobora market in Buur Xakaba town (Buur Hakaba, Bay). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1600112998,SOM 7532152,706,SOM31994,31994,"10 September 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence",Grenade,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Hodan,,"Mogadishu - Hodan",2.0333,45.35,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 10 September 2020, a suspected Al Shabaab militant threw a hand grenade at a government troop (assumed military) checkpoint in Jamacadaha Village in Mogadishu-Hodan (Hodan, Banadir). The grenade exploded in the middle of crowd where Khat/Mira was distributed. No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1611019348,SOM 7712985,706,SOM31945,31945,"10 September 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Air/drone strike","Military Forces of the United States (2017-2021)","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",8,"Al Shabaab",,2,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Juba",Jilib,,Jilib,0.4833,42.7666,2,"Radio Kulmiye",National,"On 10 September 2020, US troops in coordination with government forces conducted an airstrike targeting an Al Shabaab training base in Amreereey village near Jilib town (Jilib, Middle Juba). 17 militants, including the head of taxes in Middle Juba, were killed.",17,1614039930,SOM 7202542,706,SOM31989,31989,"10 September 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)","Civilians (Somalia)",1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Gedo,"Ceel Waaq",,"El Wak",2.7352,41.0177,1,"Radio Dalsan",National,"On 10 September 2020, an Al Shabaab IED targeting government forces at a restaurant detonated in El Wak town (Ceel Waaq, Gedo). The IED was attached to the wall of the restaurant. Three civilians and one soldier was injured.",0,1600112998,SOM 7202591,706,SOM31982,31982,"09 September 2020",2020,1,"Strategic developments","Non-violent transfer of territory","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Jubaland Security Force",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Afmadow,,"Jana Cabdalle",0.0288,42.2882,1,"Shabelle Media Network",National,"On 9 September 2020, Al Shabaab militants regained control of Jana Cabdalle village (Kismaayo, Lower Juba) after government forces (JSF and Danab) withdrew from the village.",0,1618498418,SOM 7202602,706,SOM31985,31985,"09 September 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Uganda)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Qoryooley,,Qoryooley,1.7878,44.53,2,"Somali Memo",National,"On 9 September 2020, Al Shabaab militants attacked a AMISOM UDF troops convoy in the vicinity of Qoryooley town (Qoryooley, Lower Shabelle). One vehicle was destroyed. No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1600112998,SOM 7202629,706,SOM31979,31979,"09 September 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Awdheegle,1.9833,44.8333,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 9 September 2020, Al Shabaab militants attacked a government security forces (SNA) checkpoint in Awdheegle village (Afgooye, Lower Shabelle). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1600112998,SOM 7202652,706,SOM31980,31980,"09 September 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Bariirre,2.0476,44.8975,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 9 September 2020, Al Shabaab militants attacked a government security forces position in Bariirre village (Afgooye, Lower Shabelle). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1600112998,SOM 7525808,706,SOM31947,31947,"09 September 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Suicide bomb","Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Government of Somalia (2017-)",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Hamar Weyne",2.0337,45.34,1,"Radio Kulmiye",National,"On 9 September 2020, a suicide bomber detonated outside the blue sky restaurant filled by civilians and government officials in Mogadishu-Hamar Weyne (Hamar Weyne, Banadir). Four people died including the suicide bomber and seven others were injured.",4,1618498433,SOM 7202254,706,SOM31983,31983,"09 September 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,Janaale,1.8,44.7,1,"Al Furqaan",National,"On 9 September 2020, Al Shabaab militants attacked a government security forces base in Janaale village (Marka, Lower Shabelle). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1600112997,SOM 7799267,706,SOM31984,31984,"09 September 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence",Grenade,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)","Government of Somalia (2017-)",7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Kismaayo,,Kismayo,-0.3603,42.5463,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 9 September 2020, an unidentified person threw a hand grenade into the residence yard of the Jubaland minister of youth and sports in Kismayo town (Kismaayo, Lower Juba). The hand grenade missed the intended target and subsequently landed in an open space and exploded. No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1617662605,SOM 7202552,706,SOM31981,31981,"09 September 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Puntland Police Force",7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bari,Bossaso,,Carmo,10.5679,49.0607,1,"Radio Kulmiye",National,"On 9 September 2020, unknown gunmen shot and killed a Puntland police officer (off-duty) in Carmo village (Bossaso, Bari). Police conducted a search operation and arrested four people.",1,1600112998,SOM 7579713,706,SOM31974,31974,"08 September 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,17,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Ceelasha Biyaha",2.0823,45.2102,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 8 September 2020, government soldiers (military) travelling in a battlewagon opened gunfire at a busy traffic intersection in Ceelasha Biyaha village (Afgooye, Lower Shabelle). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1611613361,SOM 7202382,706,SOM31976,31976,"08 September 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Jubaland Security Force",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Afmadow,,"Jana Cabdalle",0.0288,42.2882,2,Goobjoob,National,"On 8 September 2020, an Al Shabaab RCIED targeting a Jubaland security forces convoy detonated near Jana Cabdalle village (Kismaayo, Lower Juba). Four soldiers were killed in the attack.",4,1618498451,SOM 7202650,706,SOM31973,31973,"08 September 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Bariirre,2.0476,44.8975,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 8 September 2020, Al Shabaab militants attacked a government security forces position at Bariirre village (Adgooye, Lower Shabelle). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1600112998,SOM 7713382,706,SOM31977,31977,"08 September 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Air/drone strike","Military Forces of the United States (2017-2021)",,8,"Al Shabaab",,2,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Afmadow,,"Jana Cabdalle",0.0288,42.2882,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 8 September 2020, US troops conducted an airstrike targeting Al Shabaab militants in the Qumbi grazing area near Jana Cabdalle village (Kismaayo, Lower Juba). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1618498453,SOM 7202189,706,SOM31972,31972,"08 September 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)","AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-)",1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Balcad,,Balcad,2.39,45.3833,1,"Radio Kulmiye; Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 8 September 2020, Al Shabaab militants attacked a government security forces base in Balcad town (Balcad, Middle Shabelle). Al Shabaab briefly held the position before withdrawing after AMISOM forces shelled the position. No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1600112997,SOM 7529919,706,SOM31978,31978,"08 September 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Mogadishu - Daynile",2.0581,45.3003,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 8 September 2020, Al Shabaab militants attacked the Sinka Dheer police checkpoint in Mogadishu-Daynile (Daynile, Banadir). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1618498460,SOM 7202544,706,SOM31975,31975,"08 September 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Jubaland Security Force",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Afmadow,,"Dhesheeg Waamo",-0.0011,42.4636,2,"Radio Dalsan",National,"On 8 September 2020, Jubaland security forces (Danab) clashed with Al Shabaab militants during an operation at a checkpoint near Dhesheeg Waamo village (Kismaayo, Lower Juba). 11 militants were killed.",11,1618498467,SOM 7202592,706,SOM31971,31971,"07 September 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Afmadow,,"Jana Cabdalle",0.0288,42.2882,2,"Shabelle Media Network",National,"On 7 September 2020, government security forces clashed with Al Shabaab militants during an operation in the vicinity of Jana Cabdalle village (Kismaayo, Lower Juba). The soldiers seized vehicle filled with explosive. No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1618498473,SOM 7202598,706,SOM31964,31964,"07 September 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Kenya)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Kismaayo,,"Abdale Birole",-0.4906,42.1969,1,"Somali Memo",National,"On 7 September 2020, Al Shabaab militants carried out a hit and run attack against an AMISOM KDF forward operation base in Abdale Birole village (Kismaayo, Lower Juba). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1600112998,SOM 7202600,706,SOM31966,31966,"07 September 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Ethiopia)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Gedo,Baardheere,,Bardera,2.3385,42.2843,1,"Somali Memo",National,"On 7 September 2020, Al Shabaab militants attacked an AMISOM ENDF operational base in Bardera town (Baardheere, Gedo). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1600112998,SOM 7202643,706,SOM31968,31968,"07 September 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,"Bulo Mareer",1.6298,44.5196,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 7 September 2020, Al Shabaab militants attacked a government security checkpoint in the vicinity of Bulo Mareer village (Marka, Lower Shabelle). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1600112998,SOM 7202648,706,SOM31965,31965,"07 September 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Mudug,Gaalkacyo,,Bacadweyne,7.19,47.53,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 7 September 2020, an IED by unknown group targeting government security forces detonated between Shabellow and Bacadeyne village (Gaalkacyo, Mudug). Some soldiers were injured.",0,1600112998,SOM 7202541,706,SOM31967,31967,"07 September 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,11,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Gedo,"Belet Xaawo",,"Belet Xaawo",3.7807,41.8943,1,"Radio Dalsan",National,"On 7 September 2020, two sections of the police forces (Gor-Gor special police forces) clashed over support for a planned protest in Belet Xaawo town (Belet Xaawo, Gedo). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1600112998,SOM 7202548,706,SOM31969,31969,"07 September 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Baydhaba,,"Gufguduud Burey",2.9902,43.8487,1,"Radio Kulmiye",National,"On 7 September 2020, seven children were killed after an UXO (Unexploded Ordnance) that they hit with an object exploded in Gufguduud Buurey village (Baydhaba, Bay). The explosive was used by Al Shabaab in recent attack against government forces in the area.",7,1600112998,SOM 7202553,706,SOM31970,31970,"07 September 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-) Jubaland Security Force",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Afmadow,,"Jana Cabdalle",0.0288,42.2882,1,"Radio Kulmiye",National,"On 7 September 2020, Al Shabaab militants attacked a new Jubaland security forces base with a vehicle-borne IED in Jana Cabdalle village (Kismaayo, Lower Juba). Al Shabaab claimed to have killed 16 soldiers.",16,1618498514,SOM 7202597,706,SOM31951,31951,"06 September 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Awdheegle,1.9833,44.8333,1,"Somali Memo",National,"On 6 September 2020, Al Shabaab militants attacked a AMISOM forward operation base in Awdheegle village (Afgooye, Lower Shabelle). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1600112998,SOM 7202599,706,SOM31962,31962,"06 September 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Saabid,2.1311,45.0377,1,"Somali Memo",National,"On 6 September 2020, Al Shabaab militants attacked an AMISOM base in Saabid village (Afgooye, Lower Shabelle). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1600112998,SOM 7202604,706,SOM31952,31952,"06 September 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,"Buufow Bacaad",1.7493,44.7437,1,"Somali Memo",National,"On 6 September 2020, Al Shabaab militants attacked an AMISOM forward operation base in Buufow Bacaad village (Marka, Lower Shabelle). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1600112998,SOM 7202605,706,SOM31961,31961,"06 September 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Galgaduud,Dhuusamarreeb,,Qaayib,5.4972,47.1472,1,"Somali Memo",National,"On 6 September 2020, government security forces conducting an operation clashed with Al Shabaab militants at Qaayib village (Dhuusamarreeb, Galgaduud). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1600112998,SOM 7522866,706,SOM31960,31960,"06 September 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Yaqshid",2.0678,45.35,1,Goobjoob,National,"On 6 September 2020, government forces clashed with three Al Shabaab militants placing an IED on the main road near SuuqBacaad Market in Mogadishu-Yaqshid (Yaqshid, Banadir). One militant was killed. The EOD team arrived at the scene and dismantled the IED device.",1,1618498525,SOM 7526450,706,SOM31958,31958,"06 September 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)","Civilians (Turkey); Labour Group (Somalia); Labour Group (Turkey)",7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Mogadishu - Dharkenley",2.0095,45.25,1,"Shabelle Media Network",National,"On 6 September 2020, an unknown group targeted a Turkish construction company in Mogadishu-Dharkenley district (Dharkenley, Banadir), detonating an IED at the Nacim water factory. The device hit and damaged a vehicle, killing the driver and injuring another person.",1,1618498525,SOM 7202630,706,SOM31954,31954,"06 September 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)","AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-)",1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,Danow,1.7317,44.6253,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 6 September 2020, Al Shabaab militants carried out an attack against a government security forces (SNA) checkpoint and a AMISOM base at Danow village (Marka, Lower Shabelle). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1600112998,SOM 7202645,706,SOM31956,31956,"06 September 2020",2020,1,Protests,"Peaceful protest","Protesters (Somalia)",,6,,,0,60,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Gedo,Garbahaarey,,Garbahaarey,3.328,42.2199,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 6 September 2020, residents protested against Jubaland leadership in Garbahaarey town (Garbahaarey, Gedo), over the withdrawal of SNA forces from the region. The protest was organized by the local authority. [size=no report]",0,1600112998,SOM 7202651,706,SOM31963,31963,"06 September 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Habar Gedir-Ayr Sub-Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Habar Gedir-Saleban Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,44,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Galgaduud,Cadaado,,Xananburre,5.86,46.96,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 6 September 2020, an Ayr sub-clan militia clashed with a Suleban sub-clan militia of Habar Gedir clan in Xananburre village (Cadaado,Galgaduud). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1600112998,SOM 7532153,706,SOM31959,31959,"06 September 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Hodan,,"Mogadishu - Hodan",2.0333,45.35,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 6 September 2020, unidentified men threw a hand grenade at government soldiers on foot patrol in the Kulyada Jale Siyad village neighbourhood in Mogadishu-Hodan district (Hodan, Banadir). The soldiers reacted with gun fire after the explosion. No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1611019348,SOM 7227548,706,SOM31953,31953,"06 September 2020",2020,1,"Strategic developments","Non-violent transfer of territory","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Galgaduud,Cadaado,,"Cada Kibir",5.8958,46.9125,1,"Radio Kulmiye",National,"On 6 September 2020, Al Shabaab militants retook Cada Kibir village (Cadaado, Galgaduud) government forces. No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1600717729,SOM 7527854,706,SOM31957,31957,"06 September 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Mogadishu - Daynile",2.0581,45.3003,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 6 September 2020,an unknown group detonated an RCIED targeting a government security forces battlewagon from Afgoye heading to Mogadishu passing near Garasbaley village in Mogadishu-Daynile (Daynile, Banadir). The explosion missed the target vehicle. No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1618498534,SOM 7520237,706,SOM31944,31944,"06 September 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Mogadishu - Daynile",2.0581,45.3003,1,"Al Furqaan",National,"On 6 September 2020, Al Shabaab militants shot and killed a government soldier (off-duty) in Weydow neighbourhood in Mogadishu-Daynile (Daynile, Banadir).",1,1618498543,SOM 7799282,706,SOM31955,31955,"06 September 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence",Grenade,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,,,0,30,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Kismaayo,,Kismayo,-0.3603,42.5463,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 6 September 2020, an unidentified person threw a hand grenade into rotana hotel at Farjano village (Kismaayo, Lower Juba). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1617662605,SOM 7526692,706,SOM31943,31943,"05 September 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Waaberi",2.0195,45.31,2,"Shabelle Media Network",National,"On 5 September 2020, an Al Shabaab IED hidden in a plastic bag detonated near a checkpoint at Sayidka monument in the vicinity of Mogadishu-Waaberi district (Waaberi, Banadir). Two soldiers were injured in the explosion.",0,1618498552,SOM 7202637,706,SOM31949,31949,"05 September 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,Janaale,1.8,44.7,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 5 September 2020, Al Shabaab militants carried out an attack against a government forces base in the vicinity of Janaale town (Marka, Lower Shabelle). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1600112998,SOM 7202638,706,SOM31950,31950,"05 September 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,K60,1.9243,44.9231,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 5 September 2020, Al Shabaab militants carried out an attack against AMISOM base in K60 village (Marka, Lower Shabelle). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1618498560,SOM 7202649,706,SOM31948,31948,"05 September 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Afgooye,2.15,45.116,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 5 September 2020, Al Shabaab militants attacked an AMISOM base at Arbacow village near Afgooye town (Afgooye, Lower Shabelle). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1600112998,SOM 7525814,706,SOM31942,31942,"05 September 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-)",,8,38,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Heliwa",2.0844,45.39,1,"Radio Kulmiye",National,"On 5 September 2020, an Al Shabaab IED targeting an AMISOM convoy passing Xeyle Bariise exploded in Mogadishu-Heliwa (Heliwa, Banadir). Fatalities were not reported.",0,1618498579,SOM 7189983,706,SOM31940,31940,"05 September 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Government regains territory","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Jubaland Security Force","AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Kenya)",1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Afmadow,,"Jana Cabdalle",0.0288,42.2882,1,VOA,International,"On 5 September 2020, Jubaland security forces in coordination with AMISOM KDF captured Jana Cabdalle village (Kismaayo, Lower Juba). Al Shabaab withdrew from the village. Fatalities were not reported.",0,1618498587,SOM 7526397,706,SOM31941,31941,"05 September 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-)",,8,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,78,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Heliwa",2.0844,45.39,1,"Shabelle Media Network",National,"On 5 September 2020, an AMISOM convoy started shooting at civilians in Market village in Mogadishu-Heliwa district (Heliwa, Banadir). Three people were killed and five others injured.",3,1618498593,SOM 7189791,706,SOM31938,31938,"04 September 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Qoryooley,,Mashalaay,1.7407,44.5986,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 4 September 2020, Al Shabaab militants attacked a government security checkpoint at Mashalay village (Qoryooley, Lower Shabelle). Fatalities were not reported.",0,1599525371,SOM 7189294,706,SOM31937,31937,"04 September 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Habar Gedir-Saleban Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Civilians (Somalia)","Habar Gedir-Ayr Sub-Clan Group (Somalia)",7,47,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Galgaduud,Dhuusamarreeb,,"Mareer Gur",5.7505,46.5131,1,"Radio Dalsan",National,"On 4 September 2020, two men were killed and other people from Ayr clan of Habar Gedir wounded when gunmen from a Suleiman sub clan militia opened fire at Mareer gur village (Dhuusamarreeb, Galgaduud). The attack was related to clan revenge.",2,1599525369,SOM 7189550,706,SOM31930,31930,"04 September 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Bariirre,2.0476,44.8975,2,"Shabelle Media Network",Subnational,"On 4 September 2020, government forces (SNA) attacked Al Shabaab checkpoints in an operation between KM 50 and Bariirre village (Afgooye, Lower Juba). Four militants were killed and two others injured in this attack.",4,1599525370,SOM 7189555,706,SOM31934,31934,"04 September 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Djibouti)",,8,"Al Shabaab",,2,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Galgaduud,Dhuusamarreeb,,Dhuusamarreeb,5.5376,46.3867,2,"Shabelle Media Network",National,"On 4 September 2020, AMISOM troops clashed with Al Shabaab militants at Dhuusamarreeb airport near El-Ali-Mire village in Dhuusamarreeb town (Dhuusamarreeb, Galgaduud). Fatalities were not reported.",0,1599525370,SOM 7189822,706,SOM31935,31935,"04 September 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Habar Gedir-Ayr Sub-Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Civilians (Somalia)","Habar Gedir-Saleban Sub-Clan Group (Somalia)",7,47,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Galgaduud,Dhuusamarreeb,,Dhuusamarreeb,5.5376,46.3867,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 4 September 2020, Ayr sub clan militia shot and killed a civilian from Habar Gedir Saleban sub clan in Qalamqale village near Dhuusamarreeb town (Dhuusamarreeb, Galgaduud). This related to previous clan revenge between the two clans.",1,1599525371,SOM 7189311,706,SOM31933,31933,"04 September 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Caanoole,2.1304,45.0402,2,"Radio Kulmiye",National,"On 4 September 2020, Al Shabaab militants attacked a government defensive base in between Sabib and Caanoole village (Afgooye, Lower Shabell). Fatalities were not reported.",0,1599525369,SOM 7189319,706,SOM31929,31929,"04 September 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Afgooye,2.15,45.116,2,"Radio Kulmiye",National,"On 4 September 2020, Al Shabaab militants attacked a government forces base in the vicinity of Afgooye town (Afgooye, Lower Shabelle). Government forces captured several militants.",0,1599525369,SOM 7187796,706,SOM31936,31936,"04 September 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Jubaland Security Force",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Afmadow,,"Jana Cabdalle",0.0288,42.2882,2,"Al Furqaan",National,"On 4 September 2020, an Al Shabaab IED targeting Jubaland security forces exploded near Jana Cabdalle village (Kismaayo, Lower Juba). Al Shabaab claimed to have killed four soldiers.",4,1618498600,SOM 7189332,706,SOM31931,31931,"04 September 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Shelling/artillery/missile attack","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Djibouti)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,"Bulo Burto",,"Bulo Burto",3.8519,45.5651,1,"Radio Kulmiye",National,"On 4 September 2020, Al Shabaab militants fired three rounds of mortars at the AMISOM DNDF base in Bulo Burto town (Bulo Burto, Hiraan). Fatalities were not reported.",0,1599525369,SOM 7189897,706,SOM31932,31932,"04 September 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)","Taxi Drivers (Somalia)",7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Baydhaba,,"Buundo Midow",3.0906,43.8845,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 4 September 2020, a remote controlled IED by unknown group detonated and hit a rickshaw near Midow village (Baydhaba, Bay). Fatalities were not reported.",0,1599525371,SOM 7188170,706,SOM31939,31939,"04 September 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Juba",Saakow,,Saakow,1.6394,42.4522,1,Caasimada,National,"On 4 September 2020, Al Shabaab militants executed four civilians in a public square in Saakow town (Saakow, Middle Juba). They were accused of spying for UN, US forces, KDF and SNA.",4,1599525367,SOM 7189287,706,SOM31925,31925,"03 September 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,"Belet Weyne",,"Belet Weyne",4.736,45.2043,1,"Radio Dalsan",National,"On 3 September 2020, government security forces (SNA) in an operation clashed with Al Shabaab militants who had earlier killed the district officer in Belet Weyne town (Belet Weyne, Hiraan). Two militants were killed.",2,1599525369,SOM 7189291,706,SOM31927,31927,"03 September 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Government of Somalia (2017-)",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,"Belet Weyne",,"Hawo Tako",4.75,45.2,1,"Radio Dalsan",National,"On 3 September 2020, Al Shabaab militants shot and killed the district officer for Mataaban town in Hawo Tako village (Belet Weyne, Hiraan).",1,1599525369,SOM 7189549,706,SOM31922,31922,"03 September 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Habar Gedir Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,24,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Mudug,Gaalkacyo,,Bacaadweyn,7.1908,47.5323,2,"Shabelle Media Network",National,"On 3 September 2020, Al Shabaab militants clashed with locals from a Habar Gedir clan militia in Shabelow village near Bacaadweyn town (Gaalkacyo, Mudug). 15 people were killed in the clash. The clash was over locals refusing to pay taxes to Al Shabaab.",15,1599525370,SOM 7189580,706,SOM31928,31928,"03 September 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Burundi)","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Cadale,,Xaaji-Cali,2.9192,46.2173,1,"Somali Memo",National,"On 3 September 2020, Al Shabaab militants launched a probing attack on AMISOM BNDF/government bases in Xaaji-Cali village (Cadale, Middle Shabelle). Fatalities were not reported.",0,1599525370,SOM 7189586,706,SOM31923,31923,"03 September 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Kenya)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Kismaayo,,Bar-Sanguun,-0.4876,42.1839,2,"Somali Memo",National,"On 3 September 2020, an Al Shabaab IED targeting AMISOM KDF convoy exploded near Bar-Sanguun village (Kismaayo, Lower Juba). Fatalities were not reported.",0,1599525370,SOM 7189921,706,SOM31926,31926,"03 September 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)","Macawiisley Clan Militia (Somalia)",1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,"Belet Weyne",,"Hawo Tako",4.75,45.2,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 3 September 2020, Al Shabaab militants shot and killed one of the founders of the Macawiisley clan militia at Nur- Hawad unit in Hawo Tako village (Belet Weyne, Hiraan). The killing lead to government forces clashing with the militants, injuring one.",1,1599525371,SOM 7189757,706,SOM31924,31924,"03 September 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Djibouti)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,"Belet Weyne",,"Belet Weyne",4.736,45.2043,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 3 September 2020, Al Shabaab militants carried out a hit and ran attack against an AMISOM DNDF forward operation base in Belet Weyne town (Belet Weyne, Hiraan). The DNDF fired back at the attackers. Fatalities were not reported.",0,1599525371,SOM 7189762,706,SOM31919,31919,"02 September 2020",2020,1,Riots,"Violent demonstration","Rioters (Somalia)","Students (Somalia)",5,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Puntland Police Force",,1,15,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Mudug,Gaalkacyo,,"Gaalkacyo North",6.77,47.63,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 2 September 2020, students demonstrated and pelted stones at police after four schools were closed and principals of were arrested in Gaalkacyo North town (Gaalkacyo, Mudug). The incident came after Puntland ministry of education accused them of not following the Puntland school curriculum. [size=no report]",0,1599525371,SOM 7189318,706,SOM31915,31915,"02 September 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Jubaland Security Force","AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Kenya)",1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Afmadow,,Afmadow,0.5172,42.071,2,"Radio Kulmiye",National,"On 2 September 2020, Al Shabaab militants attacked Jubaland security forces/AMISOM KDF troops convoy passing near Afmadow town (Afmadow, Lower Juba). Fatalities were not reported.",0,1599525369,SOM 7187789,706,SOM31920,31920,"02 September 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Kenya (2013-)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Gedo,"Ceel Waaq",,Wantey,2.9017,41.0847,1,"Al Furqaan",National,"On 2 September 2020, an Al Shabaab RCIED targeting KDF troops convoy exploded in Wantey village (Ceel Waaq, Gedo). Seven soldiers were killed, as claimed by Al Shabaab militants.",7,1599525366,SOM 7189587,706,SOM31921,31921,"02 September 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Burundi)","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Cadale,,Xaaji-Cali,2.9192,46.2173,1,"Somali Memo",National,"On 2 September 2020, Al Shabaab militants launched a hit and run attack on AMISOM BNDF/government bases in Xaaji-Cali village (Cadale, Middle Shabelle). Fatalities were not reported.",0,1599525370,SOM 7189588,706,SOM31917,31917,"02 September 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Basra,2.2991,45.2636,1,"Somali Memo",National,"On 2 September 2020, Al Shabaab militants carried out a hit and run attack against government security forces (Danab) in Basra village (Afgooye, Lower Shabelle). Fatalities were not reported.",0,1599525370,SOM 7189844,706,SOM31918,31918,"02 September 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Government regains territory","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Daniga,2.3175,45.2863,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 2 September 2020, government security forces (Danab) attacked Al Shabaab militants and took over Daniga village (Afgooye, Lower Shabelle). Fatalities were not reported.",0,1599525371,SOM 7189746,706,SOM31916,31916,"02 September 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Uganda)","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Baraawe,,Baraawe,1.1132,44.0297,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 2 September 2020, Al Shabaab militants carried out an attack against AMISOM UDF/government security forces defensive bases in Baraawe town (Baraawe, Lower Shabelle). Fatalities were not reported.",0,1599525371,SOM 7188517,706,SOM31910,31910,"01 September 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Jubaland Security Force",,1,11,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Gedo,"Belet Xaawo",,"Belet Xaawo",3.7807,41.8943,1,"Garowe Online",National,"On 1 September 2020, government military forces (SNA) attacked Jubaland security forces in Belet Xaawo town (Belet Xaawo, Gedo). Fatalities were not reported.",0,1599525368,SOM 7187786,706,SOM31912,31912,"01 September 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Uganda)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,Janaale,1.8,44.7,1,"Al Furqaan",National,"On 1 September 2020, Al Shabaab militants attacked AMISOM UDF defensive base in Janaale village (Marka, Lower Shabelle). Fatalities were not reported.",0,1599525366,SOM 7189585,706,SOM31909,31909,"01 September 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Baydhaba,,Aawdiinle,3.1706,43.4099,2,"Somali Memo",National,"On 1 September 2020, an Al Shabaab RCIED targeting security forces convoy (Danab) detonated between Lambar 60 and Aawdiinle village (Baydhaba, Bay). The explosion destroyed two vehicles. Fatalities were not reported.",0,1599525370,SOM 7187795,706,SOM31913,31913,"01 September 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Kenya)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Badhaadhe,,Kolbiyow,-1.1369,41.2174,1,"Al Furqaan",National,"On 1 September 2020, Al Shabaab militants attacked AMISOM KDF forward operation base in Kolbiyow village (Badhaadhe, Lower Juba). Fatalities were not reported.",0,1599525366,SOM 7187801,706,SOM31911,31911,"01 September 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Kenya)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Badhaadhe,,Hosingow,-0.1734,41.2695,1,"Al Furqaan",National,"On 1 September 2020, Al Shabaab militants attacked AMISOM KDF base in Hosingow village (Kismaayo, Lower Juba). Fatalities were not reported.",0,1618498689,SOM 7189594,706,SOM31914,31914,"01 September 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Mukaiga,2.1517,45.0686,1,"Somali Memo",National,"On 1 September 2020, Al Shabaab militants launched an attack against a government security forces (SNA) checkpoint in Mukaiga village (Afgooye, Lower Shabelle). Fatalities were not reported.",0,1599525370,SOM 7189321,706,SOM31906,31906,"31 August 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Government regains territory","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Galgaduud,"Ceel Buur",,"Ceel Buur",4.6815,46.6234,1,"Radio Kulmiye",National,"On 31 August 2020, government military forces retook Ceel Buur town (Ceel Buur, Galgaduud) from Al Shabaab militants. No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1599525369,SOM 7189838,706,SOM31908,31908,"31 August 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Diinsoor,,"Lamo Warood",2.5177,42.9721,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 31 August 2020, government security forces clashed with Al Shabaab militants during an operation in Lamo Warood village (Diinsoor, Bay). Fatalities were not reported.",0,1599525371,SOM 7189878,706,SOM31907,31907,"31 August 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Cumar Beerre",2.1989,45.0548,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 31 August 2020, Al Shabaab militants carried out an attack against a government security forces checkpoint in the outskirts of Cumar Beerre village (Afgooye, Lower Shabelle). Fatalities were not reported.",0,1599525371,SOM 7189556,706,SOM31903,31903,"30 August 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Diinsoor,,Kurman,2.4809,42.8687,1,"Shabelle Media Network",National,"On 30 August 2020, government military forces attacked Al Shabaab militants at a checkpoint in Kurman village (Diinsoor, Bay). Two militants were killed in the attack.",2,1599525370,SOM 7189817,706,SOM31902,31902,"30 August 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Gaaljecel Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Jejele Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,44,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,"Belet Weyne",,"Belet Weyne",4.736,45.2043,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 30 August 2020, two armed clan militias hailing from Gaaljecel and Jajeele clans exchanged small arms gunfire on the outskirts of Belt Weyne town (Belet Weyne, Hiraan). The clash is the result of the disputed farming land. No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1599525371,SOM 7189325,706,SOM31905,31905,"30 August 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Kenya)","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Jubaland Security Force",8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Afmadow,,Tabta,0.3046,41.4394,1,"Radio Kulmiye",National,"On 30 August 2020, Al Shabaab militants attacked an AMISOM KDF and Jubaland security forces forward operation base in Tabta village (Afmadow, Lower Juba). Fatalities were not reported.",0,1599525369,SOM 7189591,706,SOM31904,31904,"30 August 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Kenya)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Afmadow,,Qoqani,0.2906,41.7128,1,"Somali Memo",National,"On 30 August 2020, Al Shabaab militants attacked a AMISOM KDF forward operation base in Qoqani village (Afmadow, Lower Juba). Fatalities were not reported.",0,1599525370,SOM 7189774,706,SOM31898,31898,"29 August 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Labour Group (Somalia)",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Jowhar,,Nagey,3.1762,45.3849,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 29 August 2020, Al Shabaab militants manning a checkpoint at Nagey village (Jowhar, Middle Shabelle), fired shots to stop a FUSO truck transporting cattle. Two people were killed.",2,1599525371,SOM 7578472,706,SOM31897,31897,"29 August 2020",2020,1,"Strategic developments","Disrupted weapons use","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Jowhar,,Jowhar,2.7797,45.5042,2,"Radio Dalsan",National,"On 29 August 2020, government security forces (SNA/Danab) conducted operations against Al Shabaab militants on the road between Balcad town and Jowhar town (Jowhar, Middle Shabelle). The forces refused many IEDs and destroyed militants checkpoints.",0,1611613350,SOM 7533471,706,SOM31901,31901,"29 August 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Yaqshid",2.0678,45.35,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 29 August 2020, Al Shabaab militants shot and killed a government security officer (assumed off duty) in his vehicle near Arafat village neighbourhood in Mogadishu-Yaqshid district (Yaqshid, Banadir).",1,1618498801,SOM 7188169,706,SOM31899,31899,"29 August 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Jubaland Security Force",7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Afmadow,,Dhobley,0.4063,41.0124,1,Caasimada,National,"On 29 August 2020, an unidentified man shot and killed a civilian at a tea shop and shot and injured a nearby Jubaland soldier who tried to capture him in Dhobley town (Afmadow, Lower Juba). The perpetrator managed to escape from the scene. The motive for the killing is unknown.",1,1599525367,SOM 7529969,706,SOM31900,31900,"29 August 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Hodan,,"Mogadishu - Hodan",2.0333,45.35,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 29 August 2020, unidentified gunmen threw a hand grenade at soldiers on foot patrol at Tarabuunka junction road neighbourhood in Mogadishu-Hodan district (Hodan, Banadir). Soldiers reacted with gunfire. One civilian bystander was injured by the blast. Fatalities were not reported.",0,1611019341,SOM 7189274,706,SOM31891,31891,"28 August 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Jubaland Security Force",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Kismaayo,,Bar-Sanguun,-0.4876,42.1839,1,"Radio Dalsan",National,"On 28 August 2020, Al Shabaab militants attacked a Jubaland security force base at Bar-Sanguun village (Kismaayo, Lower Juba). Two soldiers were killed.",2,1599525369,SOM 7189807,706,SOM31893,31893,"28 August 2020",2020,1,Protests,"Peaceful protest","Protesters (Somalia)",,6,,,0,60,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Woqooyi Galbeed",Gebiley,,Gabiley,9.7333,43.6333,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 28 August 2020, a demonstration took place in Gebiley town (Gebiley, Waqooyi Galbeed), after the local council ordered the removal of livestock from the town. [size=no report]",0,1599525371,SOM 7189323,706,SOM31895,31895,"28 August 2020",2020,1,Protests,"Peaceful protest","Protesters (Somalia)","Labour Group (Somalia)",6,,,0,60,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Galgaduud,Dhuusamarreeb,,Guri-Ceel,5.3083,45.8774,1,"Radio Kulmiye",National,"On 28 August 2020, local business people demonstrated against the orders of ministry of livestock of Galmudug states in Guri-Ceel town (Dhuusamarreb, Galgaduud) over an order closing the livestock market. [size=no report]",0,1599525369,SOM 7189862,706,SOM31894,31894,"28 August 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Baydhaba,,"Gufguduud Burey",2.9902,43.8487,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 28 August 2020, Al Shabaab militants launched an attack on a government security forces (SNA) base in Goofgaduud Buurey village (Baydhaba, Bay). No injuries and/or fatalities reported.",0,1599525371,SOM 7533514,706,SOM31896,31896,"28 August 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Yaqshid",2.0678,45.35,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 28 August 2020, suspected Al Shabaab militants shot and killed two soldiers at Suuq- Bacaad neighbourhood in Mogadishu-Yaqshid district (Yaqshid, Banadir).",2,1618498849,SOM 7713012,706,SOM31892,31892,"28 August 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Air/drone strike","Military Forces of the United States (2017-2021)",,8,"Al Shabaab",,2,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Juba",Bu'aale,,Buaale,1.2448,42.5732,1,"Shabelle Media Network",National,"On 28 August 2020, US AFRICOM conducted an airstrike against an Al Shabaab training base in Buaale town (Bu'aale, Middle Juba). A senior militant was killed.",1,1614039930,SOM 7189552,706,SOM31890,31890,"27 August 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)","AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-)",1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Qoryooley,,Qoryooley,1.7878,44.53,1,"Shabelle Media Network",Subnational,"On 27 August 2020, Al Shabaab militants attacked government security forces (SNA)/AMISOM at an operation base in Qoryooley town (Qoryooley, Lower Shabelle). No injuries and/or fatalities reported.",0,1599525370,SOM 7187794,706,SOM31889,31889,"27 August 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Kenya)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Afmadow,,Qoqani,0.2906,41.7128,1,"Al Furqaan",National,"On 27 August 2020, Al Shabaab militants carried out a hit and run attack against AMISOM KDF troops base in Qoqani village (Afmadow, Lower Juba). No injuries and/or fatalities reported.",0,1599525366,SOM 7189589,706,SOM31888,31888,"27 August 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Mukaiga,2.1517,45.0686,1,"Somali Memo",National,"On 27 August 2020, Al Shabaab militants carried out a hit and run attack against a government force (SNA) base in Mukaiga village (Afgooye, Lower Shabelle). No injuries and/or fatalities reported.",0,1599525370,SOM 7189599,706,SOM31885,31885,"27 August 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Baraawe,,Embareeso,1.1808,44.0479,1,"Somali Memo",National,"On 27 August 2020, Al Shabaab militants attacked a government security forces defensive base in Embareeso village (Baraawe, Lower Shabelle). No injuries and/or fatalities reported.",0,1599525370,SOM 7189913,706,SOM31887,31887,"27 August 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Qoryooley,,Mashalaay,1.7407,44.5986,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 27 August 2020, Al Shabaab militants attacked government security forces (SNA) at a checkpoint at Mashalaay village (Qoryooley, Lower Shabelle). No injuries and/or fatalities reported.",0,1599525371,SOM 7187411,706,SOM31884,31884,"27 August 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Awdheegle,1.9833,44.8333,2,"Calamada; Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 27 August 2020, Al Shabaab militants launched an attack on government security forces (SNA) troops at a checkpoint located on the outskirts of Awdheegle town (Afgooye, Lower Shabelle). Al Shabaab militants claimed to have killed seven soldiers in the attack.",7,1599525365,SOM 7187412,706,SOM31886,31886,"27 August 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,Janaale,1.8,44.7,2,"Calamada; Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 27 August 2020, Al Shabaab militants attacked a government security forces base in the outskirts of Janaale village (Marka, Lower Shabelle). No injuries and/or fatalities reported.",0,1599525365,SOM 7189728,706,SOM31883,31883,"27 August 2020",2020,1,Protests,"Excessive force against protesters","Protesters (Somalia)",,6,"Military Forces of Somaliland (2010-)",,1,16,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Awdal,Baki,,Awdal,10.3,43.5,3,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 27 August 2020, a protest took place in the Awdal region, Awbare District between Somaliland and Ethiopia after the Somaliland Army ordered the Gadabursi clan chief not to cross the border between Somaliland and Ethiopia. At least one person was injured during the military's intervention and unspecified number of protesters were arrested. [size=no report]",0,1599525370,SOM 7189306,706,SOM31881,31881,"26 August 2020",2020,1,"Strategic developments","Change to group/activity","Al Shabaab",,2,,,0,20,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,"Qansax Dheere",,"Qansax Dheere",2.8712,43.0043,1,"Radio Dalsan",National,"On 26 August 2020, senior Al Shabaab militants surrendered to the local authority and police forces (Southwest Special Police Forces (SWSPF) officials) in Qansax Dheere town (Qansax Dheere, Bay).",0,1599525369,SOM 7713339,706,SOM31877,31877,"26 August 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Air/drone strike","Military Forces of the United States (2017-2021)",,8,"Al Shabaab",,2,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,"Bulo Fulay",1.76,44.7,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 26 August 2020, US AFRICOM carried out an airstrike targeting senior Al Shabaab militants near Bulo Fulay village (Marka, Lower Shabelle). One militant was killed.",1,1614039933,SOM 7189832,706,SOM31879,31879,"26 August 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,Golweyn,1.6584,44.58,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 26 August 2020, Al Shabaab militants launched a hit and run attack on government security forces (SNA) troops based in Golweyne village (Marka, Lower Shabelle). No injuries and/or fatalities reported.",0,1599525371,SOM 7187788,706,SOM31878,31878,"26 August 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,"Bulo Mareer",1.6298,44.5196,1,"Al Furqaan",National,"On 26 August 2020, Al Shabaab militants attacked a government security forces (SNA) base in Bulo Mareer town (Marka, Lower Shabelle). No injuries and/or fatalities reported.",0,1599525366,SOM 7187802,706,SOM31875,31875,"26 August 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Awdheegle,1.9833,44.8333,1,"Al Furqaan",National,"On 26 August 2020, Al Shabaab militants ambushed a government security forces (SNA) convoy in Awdheegle village (Afgooye, Lower Shabelle).",0,1599525366,SOM 7189736,706,SOM31882,31882,"26 August 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Balcad,,Xawaadleey,2.5826,45.4894,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 26 August 2020, Al Shabaab militants shot and killed two people in Jamelle village, near Xawaadley village (Balcad, Middle Shabelle).",2,1599525370,SOM 7189740,706,SOM31876,31876,"26 August 2020",2020,1,"Strategic developments","Disrupted weapons use","Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,"Belet Weyne",,"Belet Weyne",4.736,45.2043,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 26 August 2020, an IED concealed in an empty tin was placed at the front gate of Shabelow IDP camp in Buulo Yacquub neighbourhood of Buundaweyne village in Belet Weyne town (Belet Weyne, Hiraan). Police forces EOD unit dismantled the device.",0,1599525370,SOM 7521266,706,SOM31880,31880,"26 August 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Civilians (Somalia)","Former Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",7,17,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Hodan,,"Mogadishu - Hodan",2.0333,45.35,1,Caasimada,National,"On 26 August 2020, special police unit (Harmacad) forces attacked the house of a former SNA chief at Taleex junction in Mogadishu-Hodan district (Hodan, Banadir).",0,1611019291,SOM 7528203,706,SOM31871,31871,"25 August 2020",2020,1,"Strategic developments","Disrupted weapons use","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Abdiaziz",2.0405,45.36,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 25 August 2020, an IED buried on the roadside was found and defused by government EOD expert team after they received tipoff from residents that the IED was planted near Marino junction road in Mogadishu-Abdiaziz district (Abdiaziz, Banadir).",0,1618498909,SOM 7189558,706,SOM31867,31867,"25 August 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Government regains territory","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Qoryooley,,Daarasalaam,1.9221,44.7871,1,"Shabelle Media Network",Subnational,"On 25 August 2020, a government security forces (Danab) unit attacked an Al Shabaab checkpoint in Daarasalaam village (Qoryooley, Lower Shabelle). Ten militants were killed and government force took over the village.",10,1599525370,SOM 7189831,706,SOM31864,31864,"25 August 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)","AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-)",1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Bariirre,2.0476,44.8975,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 25 August 2020, Al Shabaab militants attacked government security forces/AMISOM troops at a operation base in Bariirre village (Afgooye, Lower Shabelle). No injuries and/or fatalities reported.",0,1599525371,SOM 7578474,706,SOM31869,31869,"25 August 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Jowhar,,Jowhar,2.7797,45.5042,2,"Radio Dalsan",National,"On 25 August 2020, government forces (Danab) in an operation against Al Shabaab militants clashed in the vicinity of Jowhar town (Jowhar, Middle Shabelle). Two militants were killed in the attack.",2,1611613350,SOM 7189866,706,SOM31870,31870,"25 August 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)","AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-)",1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,K50,2.0054,44.9872,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 25 August 2020, Al Shabaab militants attacked a government security forces/AMISOM troops forward operation base at K50 village (Afgooye, Lower Shabelle). No injuries and/or fatalities reported.",0,1599525371,SOM 7525782,706,SOM31872,31872,"25 August 2020",2020,1,Protests,"Peaceful protest","Protesters (Somalia)","Labour Group (Somalia)",6,,,0,60,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Karan",2.0652,45.39,1,"Radio Kulmiye",National,"On 25 August 2020, truck drivers peacefully demonstrated in the streets of Mogadishu-Karan district (Karan, Banadir). They demonstrated against roads blocked by district officials. [size=no reported]",0,1618498923,SOM 7189923,706,SOM31874,31874,"25 August 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Abgal-Cabdale Caroone Sub-Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Abgal-Reer Matan Sub-Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,44,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Balcad,,Warshiikh,2.2983,45.798,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 25 August 2020, two sub clans, Matan Abdulle and Cabdale Caroone sub clan from Abgaal clan, clashed in Maxaay village near Warshiikh town (Balcad, Middle Shabelle). The militias shot and killed a farmer during the clash.",1,1599525371,SOM 7713229,706,SOM31863,31863,"25 August 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)","Military Forces of the United States (2017-2021)",1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Awdheegle,1.9833,44.8333,2,"Somali Memo",National,"On 25 August 2020, Al Shabaab militants attacked government forces/US forces troops in a Danab forward operation base in the vicinity of Awdheegle village (Afgooye, Lower Shabelle). No injuries and/or fatalities reported.",0,1614039932,SOM 7712975,706,SOM31868,31868,"25 August 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Air/drone strike","Military Forces of the United States (2017-2021)","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",8,"Al Shabaab",,2,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Diinsoor,,"Idad Geeri",2.3375,42.723,1,"Radio Dalsan",National,"On 25 August 2020, US AFRICOM troops in coordination with government security forces (Danab) conducted an air strike against Al Shabaab militant in Idad Geeri village (Diinsoor, Bay). One senior militant was killed.",1,1614039930,SOM 7713232,706,SOM31866,31866,"25 August 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)","Military Forces of the United States (2017-2021)",1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Qoryooley,,Daarasalaam,1.9221,44.7871,1,"Somali Memo",National,"On 25 August 2020, Al Shabaab militants ambushed government forces/US forces convoy in Daarasalaam village (Qoryooley, Lower Shabelle). Al Shabaab claimed to have killed seven soldiers.",7,1614039932,SOM 7189737,706,SOM31865,31865,"25 August 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,"Bulo Burto",,"Bulo Burto",3.8519,45.5651,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 25 August 2020, Al Shabaab militants carried out a hit and run attack against a government security forces (military) forward operation base in Bulo Burto town (Bulo Burto, Hiraan). No injuries and/or fatalities reported.",0,1599525370,SOM 7521259,706,SOM31873,31873,"25 August 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)","Labour Group (Somalia); Unidentified Clan Group (Somalia)",7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Waaberi",2.0195,45.31,1,Caasimada,National,"On 25 August 2020, unknown gunmen shot and killed a popular clan elder in his shop in Siliga Americanka (former American Embassy) neighbourhood in Mogadishu-Waaberi district (Waaberi, Banadir). The motive is unknown.",1,1618498934,SOM 7189772,706,SOM31857,31857,"24 August 2020",2020,1,Protests,"Peaceful protest","Protesters (Somalia)","Street Traders (Somalia); Women (Somalia)",6,,,0,60,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Togdheer,Burco,,Burco,9.745,45.634,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 24 August 2020, about fifty small business owners (Illegal Kiosks owners) mainly women, demonstrated in front of Burao Local Council in Burco town (Burco, Togdheer) against the relocating of their kiosks and business from the town center to outskirts of Burao town by the Local Council. [size=about 50]",0,1599525371,SOM 7189280,706,SOM31862,31862,"24 August 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle","Wanla Weyn",,"Wanla Weyne",2.6195,44.8936,1,"Radio Dalsan",National,"On 24 August 2020, a remote controlled IED by unknown group, which was concealed in garbage, detonated at the main market in Wanla Weyne town (Wanla Weyne, Lower Shabelle). The explosion killed three people.",3,1599525369,SOM 7189584,706,SOM31858,31858,"24 August 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Qoryooley,,Daarasalaam,1.9221,44.7871,2,"Somali Memo",National,"On 24 August 2020, two Al Shabaab RCIEDs detonated targeting a government security forces (Danab) convoy from Afgoye heading to Bariire on the outskirt Daarsalaam village (Qoryooley, Lower Shabelle). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1599525370,SOM 7189330,706,SOM31860,31860,"24 August 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Habar Gedir-Ayr Sub-Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Habar Gedir-Saad Sub-Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,44,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Galgaduud,Dhuusamarreeb,,Dhuusamarreeb,5.5376,46.3867,2,"Radio Kulmiye",National,"On 24 August 2020, an Ayr clan militia clashed with a Saad clan militia of the Habar Gedir clan in Garasle village near Dhuusamarreeb town (Dhuusamarreeb, Galgaduud). One militiaman was killed. The clash was due to clan revenge and land disputes.",1,1599525369,SOM 7189598,706,SOM31856,31856,"24 August 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Baydhaba,,Baidoa,3.1172,43.6469,1,"Somali Memo",National,"On 24 August 2020, an Al Shabaab RCIED detonated targeting police forces (SWSPF) near Hanaano 2 area in Horseed neighbourhood in Baidoa town (Baydhaba, Bay). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1599525370,SOM 7710308,706,SOM31859,31859,"24 August 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Air/drone strike","Military Forces of the United States (2017-2021)","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",8,"Al Shabaab",,2,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Qoryooley,,Daarasalaam,1.9221,44.7871,2,AFRICOM,Regional,"On 24 August 2020, US AFRICOM troops in coordination with government security forces (Danab) conducted an air strike against Al Shabaab militants in the vicinity of Daarasalaam village (Qoryooley, Lower Shabelle). Six militants were killed.",6,1614039923,SOM 7578475,706,SOM31861,31861,"24 August 2020",2020,1,"Strategic developments","Headquarters or base established","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,,,0,10,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Jowhar,,Jowhar,2.7797,45.5042,1,"Radio Dalsan",National,"On 24 August 2020, government security forces (Danab) established a new base in Jowhar town (Jowhar, Middle Shabelle)",0,1611613350,SOM 7189778,706,SOM31852,31852,"23 August 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Balcad,,"Ceel Geelow",2.5159,45.3622,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 23 August 2020, government security forces (Danab) attacked Al Shabaab militants in the vicinity of Ceel Geelow village (Balcad, Middle Shabelle). Three militants were killed in the attack.",3,1599525371,SOM 7525704,706,SOM31855,31855,"23 August 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Civilians (Somalia)","Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",7,17,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Waaberi",2.0195,45.31,1,"Radio Dalsan",National,"On 23 August 2020, the custodial corps soldiers (assumed military) carried out an attack on the residence of the commander of the special trained police forces (Haramcad unit) in Libera village vicinity in Mogadishu-Waaberi district (Waaberi, Banadir). No injuries and/or fatalities reported.",0,1618498977,SOM 7189335,706,SOM31853,31853,"23 August 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Shelling/artillery/missile attack","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Lambar 50",1.99,44.9859,1,"Radio Kulmiye",National,"On 23 August 2020, Al Shabaab militants fired mortar rounds at an AMISOM forward operation base in Lambar 50 village (Afgooye, Lower Shabelle). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1599525370,SOM 7526521,706,SOM31854,31854,"23 August 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Government of Somalia (2017-); Taxi Drivers (Somalia)",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Abdiaziz",2.0405,45.36,1,"Shabelle Media Network",National,"On 23 August 2020, an Al Shabaab IED detonated targeting a government convoy accompanying the Yaqshid district commissioner at Lasaleeti hospital vicinity in Mogadishu-Abdiaziz district (Abdiaziz, Banadir). A Tuktuk driver was killed in the blast.",1,1618498981,SOM 7189557,706,SOM31841,31841,"22 August 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Puntland Dervish Force",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bari,Caluula,,Alula,11.9666,50.75,2,"Shabelle Media Network",National,"On 22 August 2020, Puntland Dervish forces with militants at an Al Shabaab checkpoint between Qandal and Alula village (Caluula, Bari). Ten militants was killed and two others captured.",10,1599525370,SOM 7187787,706,SOM31844,31844,"22 August 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,Danow,1.7317,44.6253,2,"Al Furqaan",National,"On 22 August 2020, Al Shabaab militants carried out a hit and run attack against a government forces (SNA) base in the vicinity of Danow village (Marka, Lower Shabelle). Four soldiers and militants were killed.",4,1599525366,SOM 7189592,706,SOM31843,31843,"22 August 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Gedo,Garbahaarey,,"Ceel Cadde",3.0359,41.8674,1,"Somali Memo",National,"On 22 August 2020, Al Shabaab shot and killed four civilians in Ceel Cadde village (Garbahaarey, Gedo). The civilians were accused of spying for US troops and government forces.",4,1599525370,SOM 7189340,706,SOM31842,31842,"22 August 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Jubaland Security Force",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Kismaayo,,Arare,-0.2021,42.607,2,"Radio Kulmiye",National,"On 22 August 2020, Jubaland security forces attacked an Al Shabaab base near Arare village (Kismaayo, Lower Juba). Two militants were killed.",2,1599525370,SOM 7189858,706,SOM31846,31846,"22 August 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Afgooye,2.15,45.116,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 22 August 2020, Al Shabaab militants attacked an AMISOM base at Arbacow village near Afgooye town (Afgooye, Lower Shabelle). No injuries and/or fatalities reported.",0,1599525371,SOM 7525736,706,SOM31850,31850,"22 August 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,11,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Hodan,,"Mogadishu - Hodan",2.0333,45.35,1,"Radio Dalsan",National,"On 22 August 2020, a government security forces convoy (SNA) and police engaged in an exchange of gunfire at Cinema -Nasri junction road neighborhood in Mogadishu-Hodan district (Hodan, Banadir). Three soldiers were killed.",3,1611019305,SOM 7189884,706,SOM31848,31848,"22 August 2020",2020,1,"Strategic developments","Non-violent transfer of territory","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Baydhaba,,Daynuunay,3.0399,43.7969,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 22 August 2020, government security forces (SNA) recaptured Daynuunay village (Baydhaba, Bay), without resistance from Al Shabaab militants.",0,1599525371,SOM 7189899,706,SOM31847,31847,"22 August 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Balcad,,"Ceel Geelow",2.5159,45.3622,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 22 August 2020, government security forces (Danab) clashed with Al Shabaab militants at a checkpoint at Sayga forest between Gololey and Ceel Geelow village (Balcad, Middle Shabelle). No injuries and/or fatalities reported.",0,1599525371,SOM 7189907,706,SOM31849,31849,"22 August 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians","Abduction/forced disappearance","Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Pastoralists (Somalia)",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Afmadow,,Dhobley,0.4063,41.0124,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 22 August 2020, Al Shabaab militants attacked and abducted 8 local pastoralists and their livestock in Dagcade village near Dhobley town (Afmadow, Lower Juba).",0,1599525371,SOM 7532542,706,SOM31851,31851,"22 August 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Yaqshid",2.0678,45.35,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 22 August 2020, unidentified men threw a hand grenade at government soldiers at a checkpoint near Ceymiska village neighbourhood in Mogadishu-Yaqshid district (Yaqshid, Banadir). The soldiers reacted with gun fire after the explosion. No injuries and/or fatalities reported.",0,1618499030,SOM 7187792,706,SOM31840,31840,"21 August 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Ethiopia)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,"Bulo Burto",,Halgan,4.2117,45.5625,1,"Al Furqaan",National,"On 21 August 2020, Al Shabaab militants carried out a hit and ran attack against an AMISOM ENDF base in Halgan village (Bulo Burto, Hiraan). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1599525366,SOM 7189919,706,SOM31845,31845,"21 August 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Jubaland Security Force",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Afmadow,,Dhobley,0.4063,41.0124,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 21 August 2020, Jubaland security forces conducted a hit and run attack targeting Al Shabaab tax-collectors who were gathering livestock at Dagcade village near Dhobley town (Afmadow, Lower Juba). No injuries and/or fatalities reported.",0,1599525371,SOM 7188168,706,SOM31839,31839,"21 August 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Puntland Maritime Police Force",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bari,Bossaso,,Balli-Khadar,10.9532,49.1327,2,Caasimada,National,"On 21 August 2020, Puntland maritime police forces clashed with an Al Shabaab convoy between Galgala and Balli-Khadar village (Bossaso, Bari). Seven Al Shabaab militants were killed and three others injured.",7,1599525367,SOM 7189278,706,SOM31832,31832,"20 August 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Gedo,Baardheere,,Bardera,2.3385,42.2843,1,"Radio Dalsan",National,"On 20 August 2020, Al Shabaab militants carried out a hit and run attack against government forces (SNA) in Bardera town (Baardheere, Gedo). No fatalities and/or casualties reported.",0,1599525369,SOM 7189559,706,SOM31836,31836,"20 August 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Qoryooley,,Qoryooley,1.7878,44.53,2,"Shabelle Media Network",Subnational,"On 20 August 2020, Al Shabaab militants attacked a government forces (Danab) defensive base in the vicinity of Qoryooley town (Qoryooley, Lower Shabelle). Five soldiers were killed in the attack.",5,1599525370,SOM 7189309,706,SOM31834,31834,"20 August 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Ethiopia)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,"Bulo Burto",,Halgan,4.2117,45.5625,1,"Radio Kulmiye",National,"On 20 August 2020, Al Shabaab militants fired mortar rounds at the AMISOM base in Halgan village (Bulo Burto, Hiraan). AMISOM forces fired backed with heavy weapons. No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1599525369,SOM 7710309,706,SOM31835,31835,"20 August 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Air/drone strike","Military Forces of the United States (2017-2021)","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",8,"Al Shabaab",,2,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Kurtunwaarey,,Kurtunwaarey,1.6104,44.3329,2,AFRICOM,Regional,"On 20 August 2020, US Africa command troops, in coordination with government forces, conducted an airstrike targeting Al Shabaab militants in the vicinity of Kurtunwaarey village (Kurtunwaarey, Lower Shabelle). One militant was killed.",1,1614039923,SOM 7189893,706,SOM31837,31837,"20 August 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Puntland Maritime Police Force",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bari,Bossaso,,Sugure,10.9791,49.1676,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 20 August 2020, Al Shabaab militants clashed with Puntland maritime police forces in Sugure village (Bossaso, Bari). Two police and ten militants were killed.",12,1599525371,SOM 7189717,706,SOM31833,31833,"20 August 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Government regains territory","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) National Intelligence and Security Agency",1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Baydhaba,,"Gufguduud Burey",2.9902,43.8487,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 20 August 2020, government forces jointly recaptured Goofgaduud Buurey village (Baydhaba, Bay) following heavy armed clashes between Al Shabaab militants and government security forces with some members of NISA.",0,1599525370,SOM 7189723,706,SOM31838,31838,"20 August 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Al Shabaab",,2,22,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Balcad,,Yaaqla,2.5083,45.4852,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 20 August 2020, two groups of Al Shabaab militants clashed over the sharing of Khat/Mira in Yaaqla village (Balcad, Middle Shabelle). One militant was killed.",1,1599525370,SOM 7189286,706,SOM31831,31831,"19 August 2020",2020,1,"Strategic developments","Disrupted weapons use","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,Gendershe,1.8342,44.9667,1,"Radio Dalsan",National,"On 19 August 2020, government security forces (Danab) seized an Al Shabaab improvised explosive device (VBIED) truck heading to Mogadishu in Gendershe village (Marka, Lower Shabelle).",0,1599525369,SOM 7189304,706,SOM31828,31828,"19 August 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Qoryooley,,Daarasalaam,1.9221,44.7871,1,"Radio Dalsan",National,"On 19 August 2020, Al Shabaab militants shot and killed a civilian in a public square in Daarasalaam village (Qoryooley, Lower Shabelle). The man was accused of killing his father.",1,1599525369,SOM 7187803,706,SOM31829,31829,"19 August 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,Danow,1.7317,44.6253,1,"Al Furqaan",National,"On 19 August 2020, Al Shabaab militants attacked a government forces (Danab) base in Danow village (Marka, Lower Shabelle). Four soldiers was killed, including the base commander.",4,1599525366,SOM 7189597,706,SOM31826,31826,"19 August 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Ethiopia)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Baydhaba,,Baidoa,3.1172,43.6469,2,"Somali Memo",National,"On 19 August 2020, Al Shabaab militants attacked an AMISOM ENDF convoy passing between Buur Hakaba and Baidoa town (Baydhaba, Bay). According to Al Shabaab claims, ten soldiers were killed.",10,1599525370,SOM 7189880,706,SOM31830,31830,"19 August 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Puntland Dervish Force",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bari,Bossaso,,Galgala,10.9901,49.0568,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 19 August 2020, Al Shabaab militants clashed with Puntland Darawish forces in Galgala Mountain (Bossaso, Bari). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1599525371,SOM 7188165,706,SOM31827,31827,"19 August 2020",2020,1,Protests,"Peaceful protest","Protesters (Somalia)","Women (Somalia)",6,,,0,60,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Baydhaba,,Baidoa,3.1172,43.6469,1,Caasimada,National,"On 19 August 2020, local people, including women and children, staged a peaceful protest by marching through the main road of Baidoa town (Baydhaba, Bay). The protesters were chanting slogans against men that raped a child in the town. [size=no report]",0,1599525367,SOM 7189770,706,SOM31825,31825,"18 August 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence",Grenade,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle","Wanla Weyn",,"Wanla Weyne",2.6195,44.8936,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 18 August 2020, unknown assailants on a motorbike threw a hand grenade at police officers who collecting tax revenue in Camel Market neighborhood in Wanla Weyne town (Wanla Weyne, Lower Shabelle). No fatalities and/or injuries reported",0,1599525371,SOM 7189773,706,SOM31812,31812,"18 August 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Dhulbahante-Fiqishini Sub-Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Dhulbahante-Jamac Siyaad Sub-Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,44,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Sool,"Laas Caanood",,Adhicadeeye,8.6715,47.1586,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 18 August 2020, clan clashes erupted between two sub-clan militia of Dulbahante clan (Fiqishini and Jama Siyad) in Adhicadeeye village (Laas Caanood, Sool). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1599525371,SOM 7189790,706,SOM31813,31813,"18 August 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Awdheegle,1.9833,44.8333,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 18 August 2020, an IED by unknown group exploded targeting government soldiers on foot patrol outside Awdheegle village (Afgooye, Lower Shabelle). The soldiers reacted with gunfire. No fatalities and/or injuries reported",0,1599525371,SOM 7525700,706,SOM31823,31823,"18 August 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Aid Workers (Somalia); UNDP: United Nations Development Programme",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Hodan,,"Mogadishu - Hodan",2.0333,45.35,1,"Radio Dalsan",National,"On 18 August 2020, a RCIED explosion targeted an armoured vehicle belonging to a UNDP local contractor passing near DEVA Hospital in Mogadishu-Hodan district (Hodan, Banadir). Three people were injured.",0,1611019305,SOM 7189582,706,SOM31817,31817,"18 August 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Doonka,2.6033,45.326,1,"Somali Memo",National,"On 18 August 2020, Al Shabaab militants carried out an attack on government security forces (SNA) defensive base at the Doonka village (Afgooye, Lower Shabelle). 8 soldiers were killed.",8,1599525370,SOM 7189583,706,SOM31824,31824,"18 August 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Mukaiga,2.1517,45.0686,2,"Somali Memo",National,"On 18 August 2020, Al Shabaab militants attacked a government forces (SNA) base in the vicinity of Mukaiga village (Afgooye, Lower Shabelle). Three soldiers were killed.",3,1599525370,SOM 7189328,706,SOM31819,31819,"18 August 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Government regains territory","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,Gendershe,1.8342,44.9667,1,"Radio Kulmiye",National,"On 18 August 2020, government security forces (Danab) attacked an Al Shabaab militants base and took over control of Gendershe village (Marka, Lower Shabelle).",0,1599525369,SOM 7189339,706,SOM31820,31820,"18 August 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,"Belet Weyne",,"Hawo Tako",4.75,45.2,1,"Radio Kulmiye",National,"On 18 August 2020, an Al Shabaab RCIED exploded targeting a regional police vehicle at the front gate of Laqanyo Soccer field in Nur Hawad neighborhood of Hawo Tako village (Belet Weyne, Hiraan). 3 police officers were killed.",3,1599525370,SOM 7189855,706,SOM31816,31816,"18 August 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-)","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Jowhar,,"Ceel Baraf",3.2072,45.7593,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 18 August 2020, Al Shabaab militants attacked an AMISOM/government forces (SNA) base in the vicinity of Ceel-Baraf village (Jowhar, Middle Shabelle). Unknown number of fatalities coded as 3.",3,1599525371,SOM 7189922,706,SOM31821,31821,"18 August 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Lambar 50",1.99,44.9859,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 18 August 2020, a remote controlled IED by unknown group, targeted a government forces (military) convoy passing near Lambar 50 village (Afgooye, Lower Shabelle). Government soldiers reacted with gunfire after the explosion. No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1599525371,SOM 7189932,706,SOM31815,31815,"18 August 2020",2020,1,"Strategic developments",Agreement,"Dhulbahante-Reer Hagar Sub-Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Dhulbahante-Hayag Sub-Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,44,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Togdheer,Buuhoodle,,Ceegaag,8.62,46.4981,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 18 August 2020, a peace reconciliation between rival Dhulbahante sub clans, Reer-Hagar and Hayaag, was finalized in Ceegaag village (Buuhoodle, Togdheer). Both parties have promised to abide by the peace agreement and will pay blood compensation.",0,1599525371,SOM 7189939,706,SOM31814,31814,"18 August 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,17,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Gedo,"Belet Xaawo",,"Belet Xaawo",3.7807,41.8943,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 18 August 2020, a government soldier opened fire at a vehicle in Belet Xaawo town (Belet Xaawo, Gedo). Civilian passengers were reportedly killed in the shooting. Unknown number of fatalities coded as 3.",3,1599525371,SOM 7799513,706,SOM31818,31818,"18 August 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence",Grenade,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Kismaayo,,Kismayo,-0.3603,42.5463,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 18 August 2020, unidentified individuals threw a hand grenade into a teashop used by locals in New Kismayo Farjano village (Kismaayo, Lower Juba). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1617662605,SOM 7529435,706,SOM31822,31822,"18 August 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,11,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Mogadishu - Dharkenley",2.0095,45.25,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 18 August 2020, government forces split along clan-lines, robbed a khat transport and clashed with the district police at the Showriga village in Mogadishu-Dharkenley district (Dharkenley, Banadir). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1618499146,SOM 7189302,706,SOM31808,31808,"17 August 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Puntland Police Force",7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Sanaag,Ceerigaabo,,Badhan,10.7134,48.3325,2,"Radio Dalsan",National,"On 17 August 2020, unknown gunmen attacked the house of a Puntland police commander in Horseed village, Badhan town (Laasqoray, Sanaag).",0,1618499155,SOM 7189313,706,SOM31809,31809,"17 August 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)","Civilians (Somalia)",1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Gedo,"Belet Xaawo",,"Belet Xaawo",3.7807,41.8943,1,"Radio Kulmiye",National,"On 17 August 2020, an Al Shabaab IED detonated at a teashop where government forces (SNA) and civilians were present in Belet Xaawo town (Belet Xaawo, Gedo). 8 people were killed.",8,1599525369,SOM 7578494,706,SOM31811,31811,"17 August 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Government of Somalia (2017-)",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Jowhar,,Jowhar,2.7797,45.5042,1,"Radio Kulmiye",National,"On 17 August 2020, Al Shabaab militants shot and killed the Minister for Agriculture and Irrigation (and MP) in Hirshabelle state administration in his house located in Kulmis village, Jowhar town (Jowhar, Middle Shabelle).",1,1611613350,SOM 7188163,706,SOM31810,31810,"17 August 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Baydhaba,,"Gufguduud Burey",2.9902,43.8487,2,Caasimada,National,"On 17 August 2020, Al Shabaab militants attacked government forces (SNA) base near Gufguduud Burey village (Baydhaba, Bay). Al Shabaab detonated an RCIED during the clash. 10 militants and 2 soldiers were killed during the clash.",12,1599525367,SOM 7189768,706,SOM31804,31804,"16 August 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,Golweyn,1.6584,44.58,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 16 August 2020, Al Shabaab militants attacked government security forces (military) at the main entrance checkpoint in Golweyne village (Marka, Lower Shabelle). No fatalities and/or injuries reported added to notes",0,1599525371,SOM 7187798,706,SOM31802,31802,"16 August 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Uganda)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,"Buufow Bacaad",1.7493,44.7437,2,"Al Furqaan",National,"On 16 August 2020, an Al Shabaab remote controlled IED detonated targeting AMISOM UDF troops near Buufow Bacaad village (Marka, Lower Shabelle). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1599525366,SOM 7189334,706,SOM31803,31803,"16 August 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Jubaland Security Force",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Kismaayo,,"Buulo Gaduud",-0.074,42.5719,2,"Radio Kulmiye",National,"On 16 August 2020, Jubaland security forces clashed with Al Shabaab militants near Buulo Gaduud village (Kismaayo, Lower Juba). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1599525370,SOM 7189338,706,SOM31807,31807,"16 August 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Government of Somalia (2017-)",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Gedo,Doolow,,"Uusi Yareey",4.037,41.9566,1,"Radio Kulmiye",National,"On 16 August 2020, an Al Shabaab RCIED targeting a delegation from federal government at Uusi Yareey village (Doolow, Gedo) exploded. No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1599525370,SOM 7189865,706,SOM31806,31806,"16 August 2020",2020,1,Protests,"Protest with intervention","Protesters (Somalia)",,6,"Police Forces of Somaliland (2010-)",,1,16,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Woqooyi Galbeed",Hargeysa,,Salaxley,9.0262,44.2066,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 16 August 2020, local people protested in Salaxley village (Hargeysa, Woqooyi Galbeed) against a lack of support from the government after heavy windy rains that caused destruction to their homes and other properties. The Police arrested four youth members accused of being behind the protest. [size=at least 4]",0,1599525371,SOM 7525817,706,SOM31805,31805,"16 August 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)","Civilians (Somalia)",1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Abdiaziz",2.0405,45.36,1,"Radio Kulmiye",National,"On 16 August 2020, Al Shabaab militants launched a VBIED suicide attack on the Elite hotel in the Lido beach neighborhood in Mogadishu-Abdiaziz district (Abdiaziz, Banadir). 19 civilians, 2 soldiers and 5 militants were killed.",26,1618499198,SOM 7525660,706,SOM31799,31799,"15 August 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Health Workers (Somalia)",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Hodan,,"Mogadishu - Hodan",2.0333,45.35,1,"Radio Dalsan",National,"On 15 August 2020, Al Shabaab militants shot and killed a young man in his pharmacy near the African village neighborhood in Mogadishu-Hodan district (Hodan, Banadir).",1,1611019305,SOM 7189316,706,SOM31789,31789,"15 August 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)","AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Ethiopia)",1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Gedo,Garbahaarey,,Buurdhuubo,3.1685,42.4947,1,"Radio Kulmiye",National,"On 15 August 2020, Al Shabaab militants attacked a Govt security forces (SNA) and AMISOM ENDF base in Buurdhuubo town (Garbahaarey, Gedo). Casualties unknown.",0,1599525369,SOM 7189578,706,SOM31801,31801,"15 August 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle","Wanla Weyn",,"Wanla Weyne",2.6195,44.8936,2,"Somali Memo",National,"On 15 August 2020, Al Shabaab militants ambushed a government forces (military) convoy passing between Afgooye and Wanla Weyn town (Wanla Weyne, Lower Shabelle). Four soldiers were killed.",4,1599525370,SOM 7187793,706,SOM31797,31797,"15 August 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,Janaale,1.8,44.7,2,"Al Furqaan",National,"On 15 August 2020, Al Shabaab militants attacked government forces base in the vicinity of Janaale town (Marka, Lower Shabelle). One soldier was killed and another one captured.",1,1599525366,SOM 7187797,706,SOM31794,31794,"15 August 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Shelling/artillery/missile attack","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Awdheegle,1.9833,44.8333,1,"Al Furqaan",National,"On 15 August 2020, Al Shabaab militants fired a mortar rounds to government military (SNA) base in Awdheegle village (Afgooye, Lower Shabelle). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1599525366,SOM 7187799,706,SOM31788,31788,"15 August 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Shelling/artillery/missile attack","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Awdheegle,1.9833,44.8333,1,"Al Furqaan",National,"On 15 August 2020, Al Shabaab militants launched five mortar rounds at a Govt security forces (military) base in Awdheegle village (Afgooye, Lower Shabelle).",0,1599525366,SOM 7531450,706,SOM31800,31800,"15 August 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Yaqshid",2.0678,45.35,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 15 August 2020, unidentified men threw a hand grenade at government soldiers on foot patrol in the Ceymiska village neighbourhood of Mogadishu-Yaqshid district (Yaqshid, Banadir). The soldiers reacted with gun fire after the explosion. No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1618499235,SOM 7797695,706,SOM31790,31790,"15 August 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,,,0,20,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Kismaayo,,Kismayo,-0.3603,42.5463,1,Caasimada,National,"On 15 August 2020, an Al Shabaab IED exploded targeting an empty house at Imbitoria junction in Fanoole village (Kismaayo, Lower Juba). The house belonged to a businessman who had failed to pay the Zakawat.",0,1617662601,SOM 7188161,706,SOM31798,31798,"15 August 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Kurtunwaarey,,Kurtunwaarey,1.6104,44.3329,2,Caasimada,National,"On 15 August 2020, government forces (Danab) attacked an Al Shabaab militant base in an operation in the vicinity of Kurtunwaarey village (Kurtunwaarey, Lower Shabelle). The government forces rescued 33 children from the militants.",0,1599525367,SOM 7189731,706,SOM31795,31795,"15 August 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Rahanweyn-Elay Sub-Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Rahanweyn-Luwaay Sub-Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,44,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Baydhaba,,Baidoa,3.1172,43.6469,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 15 August 2020, armed clash between Elay and Luway sub clan militias at Haari village near Baidoa town (Baydhaba, Bay). The motive behind the incident is related to a land dispute.",0,1599525370,SOM 7189742,706,SOM31796,31796,"15 August 2020",2020,1,"Strategic developments","Looting/property destruction","Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Labour Group (Somalia)",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Buulallow,2.2193,45.0972,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 15 August 2020, Al Shabaab militants burned a truck carrying charcoal at Buulalow village (Afgooye, Lower Shabelle).",0,1599525370,SOM 7189784,706,SOM31792,31792,"14 August 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)","Taxi Drivers (Somalia)",7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Kismaayo,,Dalsan,-0.8063,41.9403,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 14 August 2020, unidentified armed men opened fire on a local vehicle (assumed as taxi because of passengers) near Dalsan Village (Kismaayo, Lower Juba). No fatalities and/or casualties reported.",0,1599525371,SOM 7189281,706,SOM31785,31785,"14 August 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Rahanweyn Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Rahanweyn Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,44,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Baydhaba,,Baidoa,3.1172,43.6469,2,"Radio Dalsan",National,"On 14 August 2020, two militias from rival Rahanweyn sub clans clashed at Haari village near Baidoa town (Baydhaba, Bay), over clan revenge and land disputes.",0,1599525369,SOM 7189292,706,SOM31784,31784,"14 August 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Awdheegle,1.9833,44.8333,1,"Radio Dalsan",National,"On 14 August 2020, an Al Shabaab RCIED targeted a Govt military convoy in Awdheegle village (Afgooye, Lower Shabelle). One soldier was killed in the attack.",1,1599525369,SOM 7189327,706,SOM31787,31787,"14 August 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Balcad,,Qalimow,2.5878,45.3695,1,"Radio Kulmiye",National,"On 14 August 2020, an Al Shabaab IED targeting a Govt forces convoy (Danab) exploded in Qalimow village (Balcad, Middle Shabelle). Two soldiers were killed and three others injured.",2,1599525369,SOM 7532159,706,SOM31793,31793,"14 August 2020",2020,1,Riots,"Violent demonstration","Rioters (Somalia)",,5,,,0,50,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Hodan,,"Mogadishu - Hodan",2.0333,45.35,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 14 August 2020, a demonstration was reported in Tarabunka area in Mogadishu-Hodan district (Hodan, Banadir), against an operation conducted by Hodan district administration involving the destruction of graves. The demonstrators burned tires and were chanting anti-district slogans. [size=no report]",0,1611019348,SOM 7189940,706,SOM31791,31791,"14 August 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Women (Somalia)",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bakool,"Rab Dhuure",,Ceeldheere,4.1887,43.1649,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 14 August 2020, Al Shabaab militants killed a local women for displaying bad behavior towards the team in Ceeldheere village (Rab Dhuure, Bakool). The women was responsible for collecting tax in the village.",1,1599525371,SOM 7188159,706,SOM31786,31786,"14 August 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Government regains territory","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Kurtunwaarey,,Kurtunwaarey,1.6104,44.3329,1,Caasimada,National,"On 14 August 2020, Govt security forces (Danab) clashed with Al Shabaab militants and retook Kurtunwaarey town (Kurtunwaarey, Lower Shabelle).",0,1599525367,SOM 7527705,706,SOM31777,31777,"13 August 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence",Grenade,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Mogadishu - Dharkenley",2.0095,45.25,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 13 August 2020, Al Shabaab militants threw a hand grenade at the police district headquarter in Mogadishu-Dharkenley district (Dharkenley, Banadir).",0,1618499275,SOM 7528499,706,SOM31775,31775,"13 August 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence",Grenade,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Bondhere",2.0456,45.34,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 13 August 2020, Al Shabaab militants threw a hand grenade at the police district station in Mogadishu-Bondhere district (Bondhere, Banadir).",0,1618499279,SOM 7189301,706,SOM31774,31774,"13 August 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Dhulbahante-Reer Hagar Sub-Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Dhulbahante-Hayag Sub-Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,44,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Sanaag,"Ceel Afweyn",,Jidbaale,9.9778,47.1724,1,"Radio Dalsan",National,"On 13 August 2020, Hagar sub clan and Hayag sub clan militias from the Dhulbahante clan clashed in Jidbaale village (Ceel Afweyn, Sanaag), over clan revenge and a land dispute. Three people were killed.",3,1599525369,SOM 7187790,706,SOM31773,31773,"13 August 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,Janaale,1.8,44.7,1,"Al Furqaan",National,"On 13 August 2020, Al Shabaab militants launched an attack against AMISOM troops base in Janaale town (Marka, Lower Shabelle).",0,1599525366,SOM 7532125,706,SOM31780,31780,"13 August 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence",Grenade,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Shibis",2.0476,45.35,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 13 August 2020, Al Shabaab militants threw a hand grenade at the police district station in Mogadishu-Shibis district (Shibis, Banadir).",0,1618499283,SOM 7530358,706,SOM31783,31783,"13 August 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence",Grenade,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Yaqshid",2.0678,45.35,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 13 August 2020, Al Shabaab militants threw a hand grenade at the police district station in Mogadishu-Yaqshid district (Yaqshid, Banadir).",0,1618499285,SOM 7532160,706,SOM31778,31778,"13 August 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence",Grenade,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Hodan,,"Mogadishu - Hodan",2.0333,45.35,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 13 August 2020, Al Shabaab militants threw a hand grenade at the police district station in Mogadishu-Hodan district (Hodan, Banadir).",0,1611019348,SOM 7533710,706,SOM31782,31782,"13 August 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence",Grenade,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Wadajir",2.0462,45.3341,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 13 August 2020, Al Shabaab militants threw a hand grenade at the police district headquarter in Mogadishu-Wadajir district (Wadajir, Banadir).",0,1618499288,SOM 7189909,706,SOM31772,31772,"13 August 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Rahanweyn Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Civilians (Somalia)","Rahanweyn Clan Group (Somalia)",7,47,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Baydhaba,,Baidoa,3.1172,43.6469,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 13 August 2020, a Rahanweyn clan militia shot and killed a Rahanweyn civilian in Miri village near Baidoa town (Baydhaba, Bay). The attack was related to a land dispute between two sub clans in the village.",1,1599525371,SOM 7531172,706,SOM31781,31781,"13 August 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence",Grenade,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Waaberi",2.0195,45.31,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 13 August 2020, Al Shabaab militants threw a hand grenade at the police district headquarter in Mogadishu-Waaberi district (Waaberi, Banadir).",0,1618499291,SOM 7531193,706,SOM31779,31779,"13 August 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence",Grenade,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Karan",2.0652,45.39,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 13 August 2020, Al Shabaab militants threw a hand grenade at the police district headquarter in Mogadishu-Karan district (Karan, Banadir).",0,1618499295,SOM 7531743,706,SOM31776,31776,"13 August 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence",Grenade,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Mogadishu - Daynile",2.0581,45.3003,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 13 August 2020, Al Shabaab militants threw a hand grenade at the police district station in Mogadishu-Daynile district (Daynile, Banadir).",0,1618499298,SOM 7189303,706,SOM31762,31762,"12 August 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Mudug,Gaalkacyo,,Bacaadweyn,7.1908,47.5323,2,"Radio Dalsan",National,"On 12 August 2020, Al Shabaab militants attacked a Govt forces (SNA) base in Shabellow village near Bacaadwen town (Gaalkacyo, Mudug). Nine soldiers were killed.",9,1599525369,SOM 7189320,706,SOM31769,31769,"12 August 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Gedo,Garbahaarey,,Garbahaarey,3.328,42.2199,2,"Radio Kulmiye",National,"On 12 August 2020, an Al Shabaab IES targeting Govt forces (SNA) exploded in Merkarebey village near Garbahaarey town (Garbahaarey, Gedo).",0,1599525369,SOM 7189837,706,SOM31770,31770,"12 August 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Jubaland Security Force",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Afmadow,,"Jana Cabdalle",0.0288,42.2882,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 12 August 2020, Al Shabaab militants ambushed Jubaland security forces on patrol between Buulo Gaduud and Jana Cabdalle village (Kismaayo, Lower Juba).",0,1618499309,SOM 7189336,706,SOM31763,31763,"12 August 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Habar Gedir Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,24,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Mudug,Gaalkacyo,,Bacaadweyn,7.1908,47.5323,2,"Radio Kulmiye",National,"On 12 August 2020, Al Shabaab militants clashed with a local Habar Gedir clan militia in Shabeelow village near Bacaadweyn town (Gaalkacyo, Mudug), after locals refused to pay Zakawat. 10 people were killed and 16 others injured.",10,1599525370,SOM 7189596,706,SOM31768,31768,"12 August 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Jubaland Security Force",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Kismaayo,,"Buulo Gaduud",-0.074,42.5719,1,"Somali Memo",National,"On 12 August 2020, Al Shabaab militants attacked a Jubaland security forces base in Buulo Gaduud village (Kismaayo, Lower Juba). Al Shabaab claimed they killed four soldiers.",4,1599525370,SOM 7189864,706,SOM31766,31766,"12 August 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Hawadle Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Civilians (Somalia)","Hawadle Clan Group (Somalia)",7,47,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,"Belet Weyne",,"Belet Weyne",4.736,45.2043,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 12 August 2020, a Hawadle clan militiaman shot and seriously wounded a civilian man from the same clan at Caadley village near Belet Weyne town (Belet Weyne, Hiraan), in a case of clan revenge.",0,1599525371,SOM 7189887,706,SOM31764,31764,"12 August 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Jubaland Security Force",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Kismaayo,,Bar-Sanguun,-0.4876,42.1839,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 12 August 2020, Al Shabaab militants ambushed Jubaland security forces near Bar-Sanguun village (Kismaayo, Lower Juba). Three Al Shabaab militants were killed and four others injured.",3,1599525371,SOM 7189903,706,SOM31767,31767,"12 August 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Jubaland Security Force",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Kismaayo,,"Buulo Gaduud",-0.074,42.5719,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 12 August 2020, Al Shabaab militants ambushed Jubaland security forces near Lafareg in the vicinity of Buulo Gaduud village (Kismaayo, Lower Juba). Four Al Shabaab militants were killed and two others injured.",4,1599525371,SOM 7189943,706,SOM31765,31765,"12 August 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Jubaland Security Force",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Kismaayo,,Bar-Sanguun,-0.4876,42.1839,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 12 August 2020, Al Shabaab militants conducted an attack using mortars against a Govt security forces (JSF) base in Bar-Sangun village (Kismaayo, Lower Juba). Govt forces responded with heavy gunfire. No fatalities were reported.",0,1599525371,SOM 7202029,706,SOM31771,31771,"12 August 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Warmahan,2.3963,45.0159,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 12 August 2020, an Al Shabaab IED targeting a Govt security forces (SNA) convoy heading to Balidogle base exploded in Warmahan village (Afgooye, Lower Shabelle). Soldiers responded to the attack with gunfire. Casualties unknown.",0,1600112989,SOM 7189771,706,SOM31755,31755,"11 August 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence",Grenade,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Gaaljecel Clan Group (Somalia)",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,"Belet Weyne",,"Belet Weyne",4.736,45.2043,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 11 August 2020, Al Shabaab militants threw a hand grenade at the house of an influential Gaaljecel clan elder in Halgan neighbourhood of Hawlwadaag village in Belet Weyne town (Belet Weyne, Hiraan). No casualties were reported.",0,1599525371,SOM 7189786,706,SOM31756,31756,"11 August 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,Golweyn,1.6584,44.58,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 11 August 2020, Al Shabaab militants launched a hit and run attack on Govt security forces (SNA) based in Golweyne village (Marka, Lower Shabelle). Casualties unknown.",0,1599525371,SOM 7189333,706,SOM31758,31758,"11 August 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Jubaland Security Force",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Jamaame,,Jamaame,0.0692,42.7382,2,"Radio Kulmiye",National,"On 11 August 2020, Jubaland security forces clashed with Al Shabaab militants during an operation targeting a militant checkpoint near Jamaame town (Jamaame, Lower Juba). Three militants were killed in the attack.",3,1599525369,SOM 7189911,706,SOM31759,31759,"11 August 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Jubaland Security Force",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Afmadow,,"Jana Cabdalle",0.0288,42.2882,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 11 August 2020, Jubaland security forces clashed with Al Shabaab militants near Jana Cabdalle village (Kismaayo, Lower Juba), while conducting a security operation searching for solders who defected to Al Shabaab. No fatalities were reported.",0,1618499344,SOM 7189941,706,SOM31761,31761,"11 August 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians","Abduction/forced disappearance","Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Balcad,,Mukudheere,2.433,45.467,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 11 August 2020, Al Shabaab militants abducted two locals from Mukudheere village (Jowhar, Middle Shabelle), after the locals failed to pay zakat for the month of June 2020.",0,1618499348,SOM 7521235,706,SOM31760,31760,"11 August 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)","Civilians (Somalia)",1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Waaberi",2.0195,45.31,1,Caasimada,National,"On 11 August 2020, an Al Shabaab IED targeting Govt forces exploded near the 21 October military base in Mogadishu-Waaberi district (Waaberi, Banadir). One civilian bystander was killed in the explosion.",1,1618499351,SOM 7189745,706,SOM31757,31757,"11 August 2020",2020,1,Protests,"Peaceful protest","Protesters (Yemen)","Refugees/IDPs (Yemen)",6,,,0,60,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Woqooyi Galbeed",Hargeysa,,Hargeysa,9.5598,44.0668,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 11 August 2020, about twenty-five Yemeni refugees and their children peacefully protested on the main road leading to the UNHCR office in Hargeysa town (Hargeysa, Woqooyi Galbeed), over a lack of support from the UNHCR office. [size=about 25]",0,1599525371,SOM 7189766,706,SOM31740,31740,"10 August 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,"Bulo Burto",,Geedosame,3.7949,45.8647,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 10 August 2020, Govt forces (military) carried out an operation targeting Al Shabaab militants in Geedosame village (Bulo Burto, Hiraan).",0,1599525371,SOM 7189276,706,SOM31737,31737,"10 August 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Qoryooley,,Daarasalaam,1.9221,44.7871,1,"Radio Dalsan",National,"On 10 August 2020, Govt forces (Danab) launched an attack against an Al Shabaab checkpoint in Daarasalaam village (Qoryooley, Lower Shabelle). One senior militant was killed.",1,1599525369,SOM 7189305,706,SOM31751,31751,"10 August 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Qoryooley,,Mubaarak,1.9167,44.7733,2,"Radio Dalsan",National,"On 10 August 2020, Govt forces clashed with an Al Shabaab convoy during an operation near Mubaarak village (Qoryooley, Lower Shabelle).",0,1599525369,SOM 7525689,706,SOM31750,31750,"10 August 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Heliwa",2.0844,45.39,1,"Radio Dalsan",National,"On 10 August 2020, Al Shabaab militants carried out an attack against a military base at the livestock market village in Mogadishu-Heliwa district (Heliwa, Banadir). One soldier was killed.",1,1618499363,SOM 7189322,706,SOM31743,31743,"10 August 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Jubaland Security Force",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Afmadow,,"Jana Cabdalle",0.0288,42.2882,1,"Radio Kulmiye",National,"On 10 August 2020, Jubaland security forces clashed with Al Shabaab militants in Jana Cabdalle village (Kismaayo, Lower Juba). 2 Al Shabaab militants were killed.",2,1618499365,SOM 7187800,706,SOM31745,31745,"10 August 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,K60,1.9243,44.9231,1,"Al Furqaan",National,"On 10 August 2020, Al Shabaab militants carried out an attack against a Govt forces base (Danab) in K60 village (Marka, Lower Shabelle). Unknown casualties reported.",0,1618499366,SOM 7189601,706,SOM31754,31754,"10 August 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Jubaland Security Force",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Kismaayo,,"Yoontoy Yarey",-0.1302,42.5743,2,"Somali Memo",National,"On 10 August 2020, Al Shabaab militants attacked a Jubaland security forces convoy passing between Buulo Gaduud and Yoontoy yarey village (Kismaayo, Lower Juba). No fatalities were reported.",0,1599525370,SOM 7189603,706,SOM31738,31738,"10 August 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Uganda)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,Danow,1.7317,44.6253,1,"Somali Memo",National,"On 10 August 2020, Al Shabaab militants attacked an AMISOM UDF forward operation base in Danow village (Marka, Lower Shabelle).",0,1599525370,SOM 7713384,706,SOM31744,31744,"10 August 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Air/drone strike","Military Forces of the United States (2017-2021)",,8,"Al Shabaab",,2,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Afmadow,,"Jana Cabdalle",0.0288,42.2882,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 10 August 2020, assumed US forces conducted an airstrike against a suspected Al Shabaab target between Jana Cabdalle and Qumbi village (Kismaayo, Lower Juba). Casualties unknown.",0,1618499368,SOM 7189873,706,SOM31739,31739,"10 August 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Jubaland Security Force",,1,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Jubaland Security Force",,1,11,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Afmadow,,Dhobley,0.4063,41.0124,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 10 August 2020, a Govt soldier (JSF) deliberately shot and killed two fellow soldiers at a Govt security forces' camp (JSF) in Dhobley town (Afmadow, Lower Juba).",2,1599525371,SOM 7189910,706,SOM31736,31736,"10 August 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Jubaland Security Force",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Kismaayo,,"Buulo Gaduud",-0.074,42.5719,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 10 August 2020, Al Shabaab militants conducted an attack against Jubaland security forces at Lefereg checkpoint near Buulo Gaduud village (Kismayo, Lower Juba). Two militants were reportedly killed during the resulting clash.",2,1599525371,SOM 7189912,706,SOM31747,31747,"10 August 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Jubaland Security Force",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Badhaadhe,,Kolbiyow,-1.1369,41.2174,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 10 August 2020, Jubaland security forces clashed with militants during a joint security operation against suspected Al Shabaab hideouts along the main road between Kolbiyow and Sarira village (Badhaadhe, Lower Juba). No casualties were reported.",0,1599525371,SOM 7189918,706,SOM31735,31735,"10 August 2020",2020,1,Protests,"Peaceful protest","Protesters (Somalia)","Labour Group (Somalia)",6,,,0,60,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Woqooyi Galbeed",Berbera,,Berbera,10.4396,45.0143,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 10 August 2020, members of a Tawfik transportation association protested due to an disagreement over the election of a new chairman in Berbera town (Berbera, Waqooyi Galbeed). [size=no report]",0,1599525371,SOM 7213226,706,SOM31742,31742,"10 August 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Government of Somalia (2017-)",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,"Belet Weyne",,"Hawo Tako",4.75,45.2,1,"Radio Dalsan",National,"On 10 August 2020, Al Shabaab militants shot and killed a district commissioner at his home in Hawo Tako village (Belet Weyne, Hiraan).",1,1600121128,SOM 7712983,706,SOM31741,31741,"10 August 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Air/drone strike","Military Forces of the United States (2017-2021)",,8,"Al Shabaab",,2,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Baraawe,,Haawaay,1.1685,43.7143,1,"Radio Kulmiye",National,"On 10 August 2020, US forces conducted an airstrike against Al Shabaab militants base in Haawaay village (Sablaale, Lower Shabelle). One militant was killed.",1,1618499378,SOM 7712990,706,SOM31752,31752,"10 August 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Air/drone strike","Military Forces of the United States (2017-2021)",,8,"Al Shabaab",,2,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Sablaale,,Sablaale,1.2495,43.8045,2,"Radio Kulmiye",National,"On 10 August 2020, US forces conducted an airstrike against an Al Shabaab base near Sablaale town (Sablaale, Lower Shabelle). Three militants were killed.",3,1614039930,SOM 7532256,706,SOM31749,31749,"10 August 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Taxi Drivers (Somalia)",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Hamar Weyne",2.0337,45.34,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 10 August 2020, an Al Shabaab militant who had earlier escaped from the Mogadishu central prison shot and killed a killed a taxi (Bajaj) driver in Mogadishu-Hamar Weyne district (Hamar Weyne, Banadir).",1,1618499380,SOM 7189985,706,SOM31734,31734,"10 August 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Awdheegle,1.9833,44.8333,1,VOA,International,"On 10 August 2020, Govt security forces attacked an Al Shabaab checkpoint in Awdheegle village (Afgooye, Lower Shabelle). One militant was killed.",1,1599525371,SOM 7521258,706,SOM31748,31748,"10 August 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab","Prisoners (Somalia)",2,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-) Prison Guards",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Hamar Jabjab",2.0276,45.33,1,Caasimada,National,"On 10 August 2020, Al Shabaab militants suspects in prison smuggled pistols and clashed with prison guards (police) in Mogadishu central prison in Mogadishu-Hamar Jabjab district (Hamar Jabjab, Banadir). 19 people were killed including four Al Shabaab militants.",19,1618499381,SOM 7189741,706,SOM31753,31753,"10 August 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,Shalaambood,1.7087,44.6961,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 10 August 2020, Al Shabaab militant attacked Govt soldiers (SNA) conducting search operations on the outskirts of Shalambood town (Marka, Lower Shabelle). Casualties unknown.",0,1599525370,SOM 7799285,706,SOM31746,31746,"10 August 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Jubaland Security Force",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Kismaayo,,Kismayo,-0.3603,42.5463,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 10 August 2020, Jubaland security forces clashed with militants during a joint security operation against suspected Al Shabaab hideouts in the vicinity of Kismayo town (Kismaayo, Lower Juba). No casualties were reported.",0,1617662605,SOM 7189282,706,SOM31726,31726,"09 August 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Puntland Presidential Security Unit",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Mudug,Gaalkacyo,,"Gaalkacyo North",6.77,47.63,1,"Radio Dalsan",National,"On 9 August 2020, unknown gunmen clashed with the Puntland presidential security unit in an operation conducted in Gaalkacyo North (Gaalkacyo, Mudug). One soldier was killed.",1,1599525369,SOM 7189803,706,SOM31733,31733,"09 August 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence",Grenade,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,"Qansax Dheere",,"Qansax Dheere",2.8712,43.0043,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 9 August 2020, unidentified men threw two hand grenades at a police (SWSPF) base in Qansax Dheere town (Qansax Dheere, Bay). No fatalities were reported.",0,1599525371,SOM 7189293,706,SOM31728,31728,"09 August 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Mudug,Hobyo,,Hobyo,5.3505,48.5268,2,"Radio Dalsan",National,"On 9 August 2020, Govt military forces (Danab) in an operation clashed with Al Shabaab militants near Hobyo town (Hobyo, Mudug). Fatalities were not reported.",0,1599525369,SOM 7187791,706,SOM31729,31729,"09 August 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,Janaale,1.8,44.7,1,"Al Furqaan",National,"On 9 August 2020, a group of Al Shabaab militants carried out an attack against Govt security forces (military) base at the entrance of Janaale town (Marka, Lower Shabelle). Unknown number of casualties were reported.",0,1599525366,SOM 7189329,706,SOM31727,31727,"09 August 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Marehan Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Habar Gedir Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,44,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Galgaduud,Dhuusamarreeb,,Guri-Ceel,5.3083,45.8774,2,"Radio Kulmiye",National,"On 9 August 2020, a Marehan clan militia clashed with a Habar Gedir clan militia in Garasley village near Guri-Ceel town (Dhuusamarreeb, Galgaduud) over a land dispute. One person was killed.",1,1599525369,SOM 7189853,706,SOM31730,31730,"09 August 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Qoryooley,,Mashalaay,1.7407,44.5986,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 9 August 2020, Al Shabaab militants attacked a Govt security (military) checkpoint at Mashalay village (Qoryooley, Lower Shabelle). Casualties unknown.",0,1599525371,SOM 7189875,706,SOM31725,31725,"09 August 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Baraawe,,Embareeso,1.1808,44.0479,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 9 August 2020, Al Shabaab militants attacked Govt security forces (military) defensive base in Embareeso village (Baraawe, Lower Shabelle). No fatalities were reported.",0,1599525371,SOM 7525791,706,SOM31731,31731,"09 August 2020",2020,1,Protests,"Peaceful protest","Protesters (Somalia)","Labour Group (Somalia)",6,,,0,60,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Wadajir",2.0462,45.3341,1,"Radio Kulmiye",National,"On 9 August 2020, over 40 workers from Aden Ade international airport protested in Mogadishu-Wadajir district (Wadajir, Banadir), over unpaid salaries. [size=over 40]",0,1618499398,SOM 7531451,706,SOM31732,31732,"09 August 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Yaqshid",2.0678,45.35,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 9 August 2020, unidentified men threw a hand grenade at Govt soldiers on a foot patrol in the Juungal village neighbourhood of Mogadishu-Yaqshid district (Yaqshid, Banadir). The soldiers reacted with gunfire after the explosion.",0,1618499401,SOM 7525656,706,SOM31715,31715,"08 August 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Suicide bomb","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Wardhigley",2.0549,45.33,1,"Radio Dalsan",National,"On 8 August 2020, an Al Shabaab SVBIED exploded at the front gate of the 12 April Somali national army base in Mogadishu-Wardhigley district (Wardhigley, Banadir). 9 people including a suicide bomber were killed.",9,1618499413,SOM 7189789,706,SOM31719,31719,"08 August 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence",Grenade,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Puntland Maritime Police Force",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bari,Bossaso,,Bosaso,11.2842,49.1816,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 8 August 2020, unknown gunmen threw a hand grenade towards a PMPF vehicle patrolling the main market in Bosaso town (Bossaso, Bari). No fatalities were reported.",0,1599525371,SOM 7189297,706,SOM31718,31718,"08 August 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Awdheegle,1.9833,44.8333,2,"Radio Dalsan",National,"On 8 August 2020, Al Shabaab militants launched an attack on a Govt security forces (military) checkpoint located in the outskirts of Awdheegle village (Afgooye, Lower Shabelle). Eight militants were killed, including a senior militant.",8,1599525369,SOM 7189828,706,SOM31721,31721,"08 August 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,"Qansax Dheere",,"Buulo Hareere",2.8024,42.9459,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 8 August 2020, police forces (SWSPF) exchanged small arms fire with Al Shabaab militants during a security operation at Buulo Hareere village (Qansax Dheere, Bay). No fatalities were reported.",0,1599525371,SOM 7189581,706,SOM31724,31724,"08 August 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Ethiopia)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Gedo,Luuq,,Luuq,3.8,42.5446,1,"Somali Memo",National,"On 8 August 2020, Al Shabaab militants attacked AMISOM ENDF forces base in Luuq town (Luuq, Gedo). At least one soldier was killed.",1,1599525370,SOM 7189326,706,SOM31723,31723,"08 August 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Gedo,Garbahaarey,,Garbahaarey,3.328,42.2199,1,"Radio Kulmiye",National,"On 8 August 2020, Al Shabaab militants launched a hit and run attack on a Govt security forces base (military) in Garbahaarey town (Garbahaarey, Gedo). Fatalities were not reported.",0,1599525369,SOM 7189846,706,SOM31722,31722,"08 August 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Abgal-Reer Matan Sub-Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Abgal-Cabdale Caroone Sub-Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,44,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Balcad,,Fila-Dheere,2.3352,45.7028,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 8 August 2020, clan militias from the Abgal Reer Matan Abdulle and Cabdale Caroone sub-clan clashed over farmland in Fila-Dheere village (Balcad, Middle Shabelle). One person was killed.",1,1599525371,SOM 7189885,706,SOM31720,31720,"08 August 2020",2020,1,"Strategic developments","Disrupted weapons use","Al Shabaab",,2,,,0,20,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Kismaayo,,"Buulo Gaduud",-0.074,42.5719,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 8 August 2020, an Al Shabaab IED exploded as it was planted on the road between lefereg village and Buulo Gaduud village (Kismaayo, Lower Juba). Three militants were killed.",3,1599525371,SOM 7799313,706,SOM31709,31709,"07 August 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Government regains territory","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Jubaland Security Force",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Kismaayo,,Kismayo,-0.3603,42.5463,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 7 August 2020, Jubaland security forces attacked Al Shabaab militants and took over lafaha Ragga village near Kismayo town (Kismaayo, Lower Juba), resulting in an unknown number of fatalities. Unknown number of fatalities coded as 3.",3,1617662605,SOM 7189800,706,SOM31716,31716,"07 August 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Jubaland Security Force",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Kismaayo,,Bar-Sanguun,-0.4876,42.1839,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 7 August 2020, Al Shabaab militants ambushed a Jubaland security vehicle moving towards Lefereg checkpoint in the vicinity of Bar-Sanguun village (Kismaayo, Lower Juba). One soldier was killed and another one injured.",1,1599525371,SOM 7189802,706,SOM31705,31705,"07 August 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,"Bulo Mareer",1.6298,44.5196,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 7 August 2020, Al Shabaab militants attacked Govt security forces (military) at the main entrance checkpoint in Bulo Mareer town (Marka, Lower Shabelle). Casualties unknown",0,1599525371,SOM 7532910,706,SOM31714,31714,"07 August 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Yaqshid",2.0678,45.35,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 7 August 2020, unidentified men threw a hand grenade at a military foot patrol near Arafat neighbourhood in Mogadishu-Yaqshid district (Yaqshid, Banadir). The forces reacted with gun fire after the explosion. Casualties unknown.",0,1618499452,SOM 7189881,706,SOM31717,31717,"07 August 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence",Grenade,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Galmudug Administration",7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Galgaduud,Dhuusamarreeb,,Guri-Ceel,5.3083,45.8774,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 7 August 2020, unknown men threw a hand grenade at the residence of a Galmudug security officer in Guri-Ceel town (Dhuusamarreeb, Galgaduud). No fatalities were reported.",0,1599525371,SOM 7528830,706,SOM31713,31713,"07 August 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Mogadishu - Daynile",2.0581,45.3003,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 7 August 2020, suspected Al Shabaab militants shot and seriously injured a Govt military officer near Tabeelah Sheikh Ibrahim village in Mogadishu-Daynile district (Daynile, Banadir).",0,1618499453,SOM 7189914,706,SOM31707,31707,"07 August 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Former Government of Somalia (2017-)",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Gedo,Doolow,,Doolow,4.1642,42.0794,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 7 August 2020, Al Shabaab militants attacked the former deputy district commissioner of Doolow town at his residence at Qansaxley IDP camp in Doolow town (Doolow, Gedo). One civilian was killed.",1,1599525371,SOM 7189929,706,SOM31712,31712,"07 August 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Jowhar,,Mahadaay,2.9704,45.5347,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 7 August 2020, motorcycle-bourne Al Shabaab militants shot two Govt soldiers at a bridge in Mahadaay village (Jowhar, Lower Shabelle). One soldier was killed and the other injured.",1,1599525371,SOM 7189933,706,SOM31710,31710,"07 August 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Gedo,Luuq,,Luuq,3.8,42.5446,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 7 August 2020, Al Shabaab militants launched a hit and run attack targeting a Govt forces (SNA military) position at Xero Koowaad in Luuq town (Luuq, Gedo).",0,1599525371,SOM 7189711,706,SOM31706,31706,"07 August 2020",2020,1,"Strategic developments","Non-violent transfer of territory","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Baydhaba,,Daynuunay,3.0399,43.7969,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 7 August 2020, Govt security forces recaptured Daynuunay village (Baydhaba, Bay), without resistance from Al Shabaab militants.",0,1599525370,SOM 7189712,706,SOM31711,31711,"07 August 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Labour Group (Somalia)",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Gedo,Luuq,,Luuq,3.8,42.5446,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 7 August 2020, Al Shabaab militants opened fire and injured a civilian man driving a motorbike on the outskirts of Luuq town (Luuq, Gedo). The victim was transporting Mira/Khat, which is banned by Al Shabaab militants in areas they control.",0,1599525370,SOM 7189716,706,SOM31708,31708,"07 August 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Jubaland Security Force",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Afmadow,,"Jana Cabdalle",0.0288,42.2882,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 7 August 2020, Al Shabaab militants ambushed Jubaland security forces on a patrol between Bulo-Gudud and Jana Cabdalle villages (Kismaayo, Lower Juba). One soldier was killed and another one injured.",1,1618499463,SOM 7189551,706,SOM31698,31698,"06 August 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Baraawe,,Baraawe,1.1132,44.0297,2,"Shabelle Media Network",Subnational,"On 6 August 2020, Govt forces (military) clashed with Al Shabaab militants during an operation in the vicinity of Baraawe town (Baraawe, Lower Shabelle), No fatalities were reported.",0,1599525370,SOM 7189296,706,SOM31700,31700,"06 August 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,Ceel-Jaale,1.6804,44.7227,1,"Radio Dalsan",National,"On 6 August 2020, Al Shabaab launched an attack against a Govt security forces (military) base in Ceel-Jaale village (Marka, Lower Shabelle). No fatalities reported.",0,1599525369,SOM 7189819,706,SOM31699,31699,"06 August 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Jubaland Security Force",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Kismaayo,,Bar-Sanguun,-0.4876,42.1839,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 6 August 2020, Jubaland security forces ambushed Al Shabaab militants passing near Bar-Sanguun village (Kismaayo, Lower Juba). One Al Shabaab militant was killed and two others injured.",1,1599525371,SOM 7189314,706,SOM31703,31703,"06 August 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Non-state actor overtakes territory","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Baydhaba,,"Gufguduud Burey",2.9902,43.8487,1,"Radio Kulmiye",National,"On 6 August 2020, Al Shabaab militants overran a Govt forces base in Gufguduud Burey village (Baydhaba, Bay). 4 Govt soldiers were killed.",4,1599525369,SOM 7189916,706,SOM31704,31704,"06 August 2020",2020,1,"Strategic developments","Non-violent transfer of territory","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Baydhaba,,"Gufguduud Burey",2.9902,43.8487,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 6 August 2020, Govt security forces recaptured Goofgaduud Buurey village (Baydhaba, Bay) without resistance from Al Shabaab militants.",0,1599525371,SOM 7188160,706,SOM31701,31701,"06 August 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Baydhaba,,Daynuunay,3.0399,43.7969,1,Caasimada,National,"On 6 August 2020, Govt military forces attacked the new Al Shabaab militant base in Daynuunay village (Baydhaba, Bay). 18 militants were killed, including a senior militant.",18,1599525367,SOM 7189756,706,SOM31702,31702,"06 August 2020",2020,1,"Strategic developments","Looting/property destruction","Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Aid Workers (Somalia)",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Baydhaba,,"Goof Guduud",3.3182,43.4731,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 6 August 2020, Al Shabaab militants looted and set fire to an MCH (Mother and Child health) facility run by a local NGO in Goof Gaduud village (Baydhaba, Bay). They took basic equipment, including beds and medical supplies from the facility.",0,1599525371,SOM 7189277,706,SOM31693,31693,"05 August 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Ogaden-Mohamed Zubeyr-Amaadin Sub-Clan Militia (Somalia); Government of Somalia (2017-) Jubaland Administration",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Afmadow,,"Bilis Qooqaani",0.2837,41.7141,1,"Radio Dalsan",National,"On 5 August 2020, Al Shabaab militants executed a Jubaland elder of the Ogaden clan-Moahmed Zubery sub clan and his wife in Bilis Qooqani village (Afmadow, Lower Juba).",2,1599525369,SOM 7531585,706,SOM31696,31696,"05 August 2020",2020,1,Protests,"Peaceful protest","Protesters (Somalia)","Former Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",6,,,0,60,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Wadajir",2.0462,45.3341,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 5 August 2020, over 70 ex-Govt soldiers gathered in front of the Jazeera Training facility-TURKSOM barracks in Mogadishu-Wadajir district (Wadajir, Banadir), to demonstrate against disciplinary action decisions, which separated them from the military service. [size=over 70]",0,1618499493,SOM 7189579,706,SOM31697,31697,"05 August 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Former Government of Somalia (2017-) Jubaland Administration",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Afmadow,,Qoqani,0.2906,41.7128,1,"Somali Memo",National,"On 5 August 2020, Al Shabaab militants attacked the former district officer in his house in Qoqani village (Afmadow, Lower Juba). The district officer was killed.",1,1599525370,SOM 7189908,706,SOM31692,31692,"05 August 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians","Abduction/forced disappearance","Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Afmadow,,"Bilis Qooqaani",0.2837,41.7141,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 5 August 2020, Al Shabaab militants abducted a civilian man in Bilis Qooqaani village (Afmadow, Lower Juba).",0,1599525371,SOM 7189991,706,SOM31695,31695,"05 August 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Non-state actor overtakes territory","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Baydhaba,,Daynuunay,3.0399,43.7969,1,VOA,International,"On 5 August 2020, Al Shabaab militants overran a Govt forces base in Daynuunay village (Baydhaba, Bay). 10 Govt soldiers were killed.",10,1599525371,SOM 7189754,706,SOM31694,31694,"05 August 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Baydhaba,,"Buundo Midow",3.0906,43.8845,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 5 August 2020, an Al Shabaab RCIED targeting Govt forces exploded near Buundo-Midow village (Baydhaba, Bay). 4 Govt soldiers were killed.",4,1599525371,SOM 7189836,706,SOM31689,31689,"04 August 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Habar Gedir-Reer Aw Hassan Sub-Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Civilians (Somalia)","Hawiye Clan Group (Somalia); Pastoralists (Somalia)",7,47,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,"Belet Weyne",,Feerfeer,5.0863,45.1581,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 4 August 2020, a Reer Aw Hassan clan militia attacked and injured two pastoralists from the Hawadle clan in the village of FeerFeer town (Belet Weyne, Hiraan), in retaliation of past clan fighting.",0,1599525371,SOM 7189590,706,SOM31690,31690,"04 August 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,K60,1.9243,44.9231,1,"Somali Memo",National,"On 4 August 2020, Al Shabaab militants ambushed and killed two Somali soldiers at K60 village (Marka, Lower Shabelle), as they travelled by motorbike from Afgoye to Ceel Saliini.",2,1618499517,SOM 7525728,706,SOM31691,31691,"04 August 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Mogadishu - Dharkenley",2.0095,45.25,1,"Radio Dalsan",National,"On 4 August 2020, Al Shabaab militants shot and killed two police officers at a checkpoint in Mogadishu-Dharkenley district (Dharkenley, Banadir).",2,1618499518,SOM 7189882,706,SOM31684,31684,"03 August 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Jubaland Security Force",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Kismaayo,,Bar-Sanguun,-0.4876,42.1839,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 3 August 2020, Al Shabaab militants conducted an attack against a Jubaland security forces forward operation base in Bar-Sanguun village (Kismaayo, Lower Juba). One militant was killed and three others injured.",1,1599525371,SOM 7189901,706,SOM31685,31685,"03 August 2020",2020,1,Protests,"Peaceful protest","Protesters (Somalia)",,6,,,0,60,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Sanaag,Ceerigaabo,,Ceerigaabo,10.6218,47.3681,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 3 August 2020, more than 50 people peacefully demonstrated and gathered around Daalo Stadium in Ceerigaabo town (Ceerigaabo, Sanaag), against the increasing cost of water in the local municipality. [size= more than 50]",0,1599525371,SOM 7525825,706,SOM31688,31688,"03 August 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Suicide bomb","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Hamar Jabjab",2.0276,45.33,1,"Radio Kulmiye",National,"On 3 August 2020, an Al Shabaab PBIED explosion targeting Govt forces (military) occurred adjacent to the entrance gate at the Lul-Yemeni bar restaurant in Mogadishu-Hamar Jabjab district (Hamar Jabjab, Banadir). Al Shabaab claimed to have killed 14 people and injured several others. 15 fatalities coded in total.",15,1618499552,SOM 7799246,706,SOM31687,31687,"03 August 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Ethiopia)",,8,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,78,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Kismaayo,,Kismayo,-0.3603,42.5463,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 3 August 2020, AMISOM Ethiopia troops shot and killed a civilian man near the forward operation base at old Kismayo airport in Kismayo town (Kismaayo, Lower Juba).",1,1617662605,SOM 7189738,706,SOM31686,31686,"03 August 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Baraawe,,Embareeso,1.1808,44.0479,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 3 August 2020, Al Shabaab militants carried out an attack against a Govt security forces (military) base in Embareeso village (Baraawe, Lower Juba). Casualties unknown.",0,1599525370,SOM 7189284,706,SOM31683,31683,"02 August 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence",Grenade,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Government of Somalia (2017-)",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle","Wanla Weyn",,"Wanla Weyne",2.6195,44.8936,1,"Radio Dalsan",National,"On 2 August 2020, Al Shabaab militants threw a hand grenade at the residential house of the deputy district commission at the Waberi village in Wanla Weyne town (Wanla Weyne, Lower Shabelle). One person was killed and four others injured.",1,1599525369,SOM 7189307,706,SOM31681,31681,"02 August 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Jubaland Security Force",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Jamaame,,Jamaame,0.0692,42.7382,2,"Radio Dalsan",National,"On 2 August 2020, Jubaland security forces clashed with Al Shabaab militants during a security operation in the vicinity of Jamame town (Jamaame, Lower Juba). One senior militant was killed.",1,1599525369,SOM 7189825,706,SOM31680,31680,"02 August 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Puntland Police Force",,1,"Civilians (Somalia)","Majeerteen-Issa Mahmud Sub-Clan Group (Somalia)",7,17,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Nugaal,Garoowe,,Garowe,8.4064,48.4819,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 2 August 2020, a police officer shot and killed a civilian hailing from Ahmed Kheyr sub-clan of Issa Mohamoud over unknown reasons in Waberi village in Garowe town (Garoowe, Nugaal).",1,1599525371,SOM 7528883,706,SOM31682,31682,"02 August 2020",2020,1,"Strategic developments","Disrupted weapons use","Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Hodan,,"Mogadishu - Hodan",2.0333,45.35,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 2 August 2020, police soldiers discovered a remote controlled IED near Amira hotel road in Mogadishu-Hodan district (Hodan, Banadir), cordoning off the area and defusing it.",0,1611019338,SOM 7173693,706,SOM31670,31670,"01 August 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Kenya)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Kismaayo,,"Abdale Birole",-0.4906,42.1969,1,"Somali Memo",National,"On 1 August 2020, Al Shabaab militants launched a hit and run attack against an AMISOM KDF base in Adale Birole village (Kismaayo, Lower Juba). No report on fatalities.",0,1596481842,SOM 7533640,706,SOM31679,31679,"01 August 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Yaqshid",2.0678,45.35,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 1 August 2020, unidentified men threw a hand grenade at Govt soldiers (military) on a foot patrol at the former spaghetti factory village in Mogadishu-Yaqshid district (Yaqshid, Banadir). The soldiers reacted with gun fire after the explosion.",0,1618499580,SOM 7189847,706,SOM31677,31677,"01 August 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Bulo Hashi",2.4239,45.0034,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 1 August 2020, Al Shabaab militants carried out an attack on a Govt security forces defence checkpoint at the Bulo Hashi village (Afgooye, Lower Shabelle).",0,1599525371,SOM 7189926,706,SOM31678,31678,"01 August 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Shelling/artillery/missile attack","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Jubaland Security Force",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Badhaadhe,,Hosingow,-0.1734,41.2695,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 1 August 2020, Al Shabaab militants fired RPG from a distance towards a Jubaland security forces base in Hosingow town (Kismaayo, Lower Juba). No casualties reported.",0,1618499593,SOM 7173658,706,SOM31668,31668,"30 July 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,Golweyn,1.6584,44.58,2,"Radio Dalsan",National,"On 30 July 2020, Al Shabaab militants launched an attack on a Govt security forces (military) checkpoint located near Golweyne Village (Marka, Lower Shabelle).",0,1596481842,SOM 7173663,706,SOM31667,31667,"30 July 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Macawiisley Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Al Shabaab",,2,24,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,"Belet Weyne",,"Belet Weyne",4.736,45.2043,2,"Radio Dalsan",National,"On 30 July 2020, Macawiisley clan militia attacked an Al Shabaab militant convoy near Belet Weyne town (Belet Weyne, Hiraan). Two Al Shabaab militants were killed.",2,1596481842,SOM 7173413,706,SOM31669,31669,"30 July 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Kenya)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Afmadow,,Tabta,0.3046,41.4394,1,"Al Furqaan",National,"On 30 July 2020, Al Shabaab militants launched an attack on the AMISOM KDF military base in Tabta village (Afmadow, Lower Juba). Al Shabaab claimed to have inflicted losses without further specification.",0,1596481840,SOM 7189839,706,SOM31676,31676,"29 July 2020",2020,1,Protests,"Excessive force against protesters","Protesters (Somalia)","Labour Group (Somalia)",6,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Puntland Police Force",,1,16,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Nugaal,Garoowe,,Garowe,8.4064,48.4819,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 29 July 2020, Govt workers (Puntland office) staged a protest and locked down their office building in Garowe town (Garowee, Nugaal), demanding their unpaid salaries. Police fired gunshots to disperse the protesters. One person was injured and several people arrested. [size=at least several]",0,1599525371,SOM 7710290,706,SOM31665,31665,"29 July 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Air/drone strike","Military Forces of the United States (2017-2021)","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",8,"Al Shabaab","Civilians (Somalia)",2,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Juba",Jilib,,Jilib,0.4833,42.7666,1,AFRICOM,Regional,"On 29 July 2020, US forces in cordination with Govt forces conducted an air strike targeting Al Shabaab militants in Jilib town (Jilib, Middle Jube). One Al Shabaab militant and three children were killed.",4,1614039923,SOM 7173737,706,SOM31664,31664,"29 July 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Farmers (Somalia)",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Jowhar,,Gawey,3.1811,45.4202,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 29 July 2020, Al Shabaab militants killed two male farmers in Gawey village (Jowhar, Middle Shabelle). The victims were accused of not having contributed zakat.",2,1596481842,SOM 7173739,706,SOM31666,31666,"29 July 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Labour Group (Somalia)",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,Jalalaqsi,,Tarda,3.5676,45.9656,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 29 July 2020, Al Shabaab militants killed two civilian men dealing with miraa/khat in Tarda village (Jalalaqsi, Hiraan).",2,1596481842,SOM 7173745,706,SOM31663,31663,"29 July 2020",2020,1,Protests,"Excessive force against protesters","Protesters (Somalia)","Labour Group (Somalia)",6,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Puntland Police Force",,1,16,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Nugaal,Garoowe,,Garowe,8.4064,48.4819,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 29 July 2020, Govt workers (Puntland office) staged a protest and locked down the building, demanding their unpaid salaries in Garowe town (Garowee, Nugaal). Police fired gunshots to disperse the protesters. One person was injured and several people arrested. [size=at least several]",0,1596481842,SOM 7173762,706,SOM31662,31662,"29 July 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Almada,2.2187,45.2087,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 29 July 2020, Al Shabaab militants attacked a Govt security forces (military) defensive base in Alamada village (Afgooye, Lower Shabele). No Casualties were reported.",0,1596481842,SOM 7173659,706,SOM31660,31660,"28 July 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Baydhaba,,"Goof Guduud",3.3182,43.4731,1,"Radio Dalsan",National,"On 28 July 2020, Al Shabaab militants launched an attack against a police forces base (Southwest Special Police Forces) in Goof Gaduud village (Baydhaba, Bay). One police officer was killed and two others injured.",1,1596481842,SOM 7173660,706,SOM31658,31658,"28 July 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Baydhaba,,Berdale,3.2144,43.198,2,"Radio Dalsan",National,"On 28 July 2020, Al Shabaab militants attacked police forces convoy (Southwest Special Police Forces) while conducting a security operation in the vicinity of Bardale town (Baydhaba, Bay). No report on fatalities.",0,1596481842,SOM 7173662,706,SOM31659,31659,"28 July 2020",2020,1,Protests,"Excessive force against protesters","Protesters (Somalia)","Labour Group (Somalia)",6,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Puntland Police Force",,1,16,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Nugaal,Garoowe,,Garowe,8.4064,48.4819,1,"Radio Dalsan",National,"On 28 July 2020, local traders staged a protest to voice concern over increased taxes imposed by the ministry of commerce and the fluctuation of the exchange rate in the Barxada area of Garowe town (Garoowe, Nugaal). Police fired gunshots to disperse the demonstrators, leaving one person dead and three others injured. [size=no report]",1,1596481842,SOM 7189285,706,SOM31675,31675,"28 July 2020",2020,1,Protests,"Excessive force against protesters","Protesters (Somalia)","Labour Group (Somalia)",6,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Puntland Police Force",,1,16,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Nugaal,Garoowe,,Garowe,8.4064,48.4819,1,"Radio Dalsan",National,"On 28 July 2020, local traders staged a protest in the Barxada area of Garowe town (Garoowe, Nugaal) to voice concerns over increased taxes imposed by the ministry of commerce and the fluctuation of the exchange rate. One person was killed and three others injured when police fired gunshots to disperse them. [size=at least 4]",1,1599525369,SOM 7173760,706,SOM31657,31657,"28 July 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Bariirre,2.0476,44.8975,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 28 July 2020, Al Shabaab militants carried out an ambush attack on a Govt security forces (military) convoy passing the outskirts of Barriire village (Afgooye, Lower Shabelle). No report on fatalities.",0,1596481842,SOM 7529924,706,SOM31661,31661,"28 July 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Mogadishu - Daynile",2.0581,45.3003,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 28 July 2020, two suspected Al Shabaab militants shot and seriously injured a Govt security officer (assume police, off duty) who was busy shopping near Tabeelah Weydow in Mogadishu-Daynile district (Daynile, Banadir).",0,1618499699,SOM 7173694,706,SOM31650,31650,"27 July 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Puntland Dervish Force",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bari,Bossaso,,Bosaso,11.2842,49.1816,2,"Somali Memo",National,"On 27 July 2020, an Al Shabaab RCIED targeting Puntland Dervish forces detonated in the vicinity of Bosaso town (Bossaso, Bari).",0,1596481842,SOM 7189602,706,SOM31674,31674,"27 July 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Puntland Dervish Force",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bari,Bossaso,,Bosaso,11.2842,49.1816,2,"Somali Memo",National,"On 27 July 2020, an Al Shabaab RCIED targeting Puntland Dervish forces detonated in the vicinity of Bosaso town (Bossaso, Bari). No fatalities were reported.",0,1599525370,SOM 7173735,706,SOM31656,31656,"27 July 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Baydhaba,,Sarmaan-Dheer,3.2833,43.3666,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 27 July 2020, Govt police forces (Southwest Special Police Forces) conducting a security operation clashed with Al Shabaab militants who were collecting taxes from locals at Sarmaan-Dheere village (Baydhaba, Bay). One police officer was killed.",1,1596481842,SOM 7173738,706,SOM31651,31651,"27 July 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Civilians (Somalia)","Prisoners (Somalia)",7,17,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Mudug,Gaalkacyo,,Gaalkacyo,6.7697,47.4308,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 27 July 2020, prisoners broke out from jail and the police opened fire in Gaalkacyo town (Gaalkacyo, Mudug). One prisoner was killed and another was injured.",1,1596481842,SOM 7173748,706,SOM31652,31652,"27 July 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Majeerteen-Issa Mahmud-Reer Yunis Sub-Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Majeerteen-Issa Mahmud-Ahmed Kheyre Sub-Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,44,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Nugaal,Garoowe,,Garowe,8.4064,48.4819,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 27 July 2020, Reer Yunis clan militia and Ahemd Kheyre sub-clan militian from Isse Mohamud clan briefly exchanged gunfire at 1st August village in Garowe town (Garoowe, Nugaal), over a land dispute. A civilian bystander was injured in the clash.",0,1596481842,SOM 7526791,706,SOM31654,31654,"27 July 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Shelling/artillery/missile attack","Al Shabaab",,2,,,0,20,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Hodan,,"Mogadishu - Hodan",2.0333,45.35,1,"Somali Memo",National,"On 27 July 2020, Al Shabaab militants fired at least three mortar rounds which landed around/near the Asluubta compound (Custodial Corps) neighbourhood in Mogadishu-Hodan district (Hodan, Banadir).",0,1611019332,SOM 7526860,706,SOM31653,31653,"27 July 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Mogadishu - Daynile",2.0581,45.3003,1,"Somali Memo",National,"On 27 July 2020, an Al Shabaab IED targeting Govt forces (military) exploded near Towfiq village in Mogadishu-Daynile district (Daynile, Banadir). Govt forces responded with gunfire.",0,1618499729,SOM 7520728,706,SOM31655,31655,"27 July 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Hodan,,"Mogadishu - Hodan",2.0333,45.35,1,Alldhacdo,National,"On 27 July 2020, Al Shabaab militants shot and killed a Hodan district police station commander at the Tarabuunka junction road in Mogadishu-Hodan district (Hodan, Banadir).",1,1611019290,SOM 7799106,706,SOM31648,31648,"26 July 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence",Grenade,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2012-2017) Jubaland Security Force","Civilians (Somalia)",1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Kismaayo,,Kismayo,-0.3603,42.5463,1,"Somali Memo",National,"On 26 July 2020, Al Shabaab militants threw a hand grenade at Jubaland security forces on a foot patrol in Via Afmadow junction of Kismayo town (Kismaayo, Lower Juba). The explosion killed one soldier and injured five civilians bystanders.",1,1617662604,SOM 7799112,706,SOM31673,31673,"26 July 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence",Grenade,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Jubaland Security Force","Civilians (Somalia)",1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Kismaayo,,Kismayo,-0.3603,42.5463,1,"Somali Memo",National,"On 26 July 2020, Al Shabaab militants threw a hand grenade at Jubaland security forces on foot patrol at Via Afmadow junction in Kismayo town (Kismaayo, Lower Juba). The explosion killed one soldier and injured five civilians bystanders.",1,1617662604,SOM 7173746,706,SOM31649,31649,"26 July 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Puntland Maritime Police Force",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bari,Bossaso,,Sugure,10.9791,49.1676,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 26 July 2020, an Al Shabaab RCIED targeting Puntland maritime police detonated at Sugure village (Bossaso, Bari). The explosion killed two soldiers and injured five others.",2,1596481842,SOM 7173764,706,SOM31647,31647,"26 July 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Cumar Beerre",2.1989,45.0548,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 26 July 2020, Al Shabaab militants attacked a Govt security forces (military) checkpoint in Cumar Beere village (Afgooye, Lower Shabelle). Fatalities were not reported.",0,1596481842,SOM 7173661,706,SOM31645,31645,"25 July 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Macawiisley Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Al Shabaab",,2,24,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,"Belet Weyne",,Ceelbaar,4.6026,45.0742,1,"Radio Dalsan",National,"On 25 July 2020, Macawisley clan militias clashed with Al Shabaab militants at Ceelbaar village (Belet Weyne, Hiraan). One militant was killed.",1,1596481842,SOM 7173664,706,SOM31644,31644,"25 July 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,"Belet Weyne",,"Belet Weyne",4.736,45.2043,2,"Radio Mogadishu",National,"On 25 July 2020, Govt forces clashed with militants during an operation targeting an Al Shabaab checkpoint near Belet Weyne town (Belet Weyne, Banadir). One senior Al Shabaab militants was killed.",1,1596481842,SOM 7189850,706,SOM31671,31671,"25 July 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Dhulbahante-Reer Elmi Sub-Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Dhulbahante-Fiqishini Sub-Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,44,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Sool,"Laas Caanood",,Adhicadeeye,8.6715,47.1586,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 25 July 2020, a clash erupted between Reer Elmi and Fiqishini sub clans of Dhulbahante clan in Adhicadeeye town (Lass Caanood, Sool). Two people were killed, one from each side. The clash was related to a land dispute.",2,1599525371,SOM 7173742,706,SOM31642,31642,"25 July 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Dhulbahante-Reer Elmi Sub-Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Dhulbahante-Fiqishini Sub-Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,44,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Sool,"Laas Caanood",,Adhicadeeye,8.6715,47.1586,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 25 July 2020, a clan clash erupted between Reer Elmi and Fiqishini sub clans of Dhulbahante clan in Adhicadeeye town (Lass Caanood, Sool). Two people were killed from both sides. The cause of the clash was a land dispute.",2,1596481842,SOM 7173743,706,SOM31643,31643,"25 July 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Habar Gedir Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,14,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,"Belet Weyne",,Banyaaley,4.9793,45.8086,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 25 July 2020, Govt forces (state reconciliation forces from both HirShabelle and Galmudug) clashed with clan militias from Habargedir in the rural area of Banyaaley town (Belet Weyne, Hiraan).",0,1596481842,SOM 7533687,706,SOM31672,31672,"25 July 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Government of Somalia (2017-)",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Yaqshid",2.0678,45.35,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 25 July 2020, suspected Al Shabaab militants shot and killed a senior government officer working with the Banadir regional administration at the Towfiiq village in Mogadishu-Yaqshid district (Yaqshid, Banadir).",1,1618499777,SOM 7169171,706,SOM31641,31641,"25 July 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Kenya)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Badhaadhe,,Kolbiyow,-1.1369,41.2174,2,"Al Furqaan",National,"On 25 July 2020, Al Shabaab militants ambushed a AMISOM KDF convoy in the vicinity of Kolbiyow village (Badhaadhe, Lower Juba). Both sides exchnaged heavy gunfire and Al Shabaab militants retreated.",0,1595875996,SOM 7169468,706,SOM31640,31640,"25 July 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Kenya)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Badhaadhe,,Hosingow,-0.1734,41.2695,1,"Somali Memo",National,"On 25 July 2020, Al Shabaab militants launched a hit and run attack on an AMISOM KDF base in Hosingow village (Kismaayo, Lower Juba). Both sides exchanged heavy gunfire and Al Shabaab militants retreated.",0,1618499791,SOM 7533521,706,SOM31646,31646,"25 July 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Yaqshid",2.0678,45.35,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 25 July 2020, suspected Al Shabaab militants shot and killed a senior officer working with the Banadir regional administration at Towfiiq village in Mogadishu-Yaqshid district (Yaqshid, Banadir).",1,1618499793,SOM 7525682,706,SOM31638,31638,"24 July 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,17,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Mogadishu - Daynile",2.0581,45.3003,1,"Radio Dalsan",National,"On 24 July 2020, a Govt soldier manning an entry checkpoint to a tourist park, shot and killed a civilian man driving a luxury car in Mogadishu-Daynile district (Daynile, Banadir). The car was speeding and the driver ignored the instructions to stop.",1,1618499802,SOM 7169462,706,SOM31639,31639,"24 July 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)","AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-)",1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Warmahan,2.3963,45.0159,2,"Shabelle Media Network",Subnational,"On 24 July 2020, an Al Shabaab IED exploded, targeting a Govt forces (military) and AMISOM convoy travelling between Warmahan and Wanlaweyn town (Afgooye, Lower Shabelle). One Govt soldier was killed and two vehicles damaged.",1,1595875997,SOM 7525773,706,SOM31637,31637,"23 July 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Government of Somalia (2017-)",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Yaqshid",2.0678,45.35,1,"Radio Kulmiye",National,"On 23 July 2020, a roadside Al Shabaab IED exploded targeting district commissioner of Yaqshid district in Sii-Sii neighbourhood of Mogadishu-Yaqshid district (Yaqshid, Banadir). The DC survived the blast.",0,1618499832,SOM 7520726,706,SOM31636,31636,"23 July 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,17,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Hodan,,"Mogadishu - Hodan",2.0333,45.35,1,Alldhacdo,National,"On 23 July 2020, a Govt security forces (assumed military) opened fire on civilians gathered in Seybiano neighbourhood in Mogadishu-Hodan district (Hodan, Banadir). Two civilians were killed in the attack.",2,1611019290,SOM 7169537,706,SOM31631,31631,"22 July 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Hawadle Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Civilians (Somalia)","Shiqal Clan Group (Somalia)",7,47,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,"Belet Weyne",,Bacad,4.67,45.22,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 22 July 2020, a Hawadle clan militia shot and killed a civilian man from Shiikhal clan in Bacad village (Belet Weyne, Hiraan). The reason behind this killing is unknown and no arrest was made.",1,1595875997,SOM 7169555,706,SOM31633,31633,"22 July 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,Golweyn,1.6584,44.58,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 22 July 2020, suspected Al Shabaab militants launched a hit and run attack on Govt security forces (military) based in Golweyn town (Marka, Lower Shabelle). Both sides exchanged heavy gunfire and Al Shabaab militants retreated from the area.",0,1595875997,SOM 7529497,706,SOM31635,31635,"22 July 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Wardhigley",2.0549,45.33,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 22 July 2020, suspected Al Shabaab militants threw two consecutive hand grenades to Govt troops (assumed police) position at the Sinay village junction road neighbourhood in Mogadishu-Wardhigley district (Wardhigley, Banadir). The forces reacted with gunfire after the explosion.",0,1618499851,SOM 7530278,706,SOM31634,31634,"22 July 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Hawl Wadaag",2.048,45.32,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 22 July 2020, unidentified men threw twin hand grenades at a police checkpoint situated near Howlwadag junction road neighbourhood in Mogadishu-Hawl Wadaag district (Hawl wadaag, Banadir). The forces reacted with gun fire after the explosion.",0,1618499854,SOM 7169417,706,SOM31632,31632,"22 July 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Puntland Security Force",,1,"Islamic State (Somalia)",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bari,Qandala,,"Buuraha Cali Miskat",11,50,2,"Radio Dalsan",National,"On 22 July 2020, Puntland Dervish forces launched an attack against Islamic State hide outs in Tuurmasaale, Amayra near the area of Buuraha Cali Miskat (Qandala, Bari). Twenty IS militants were killed and several others injured in the attack.",20,1595875997,SOM 7710301,706,SOM31630,31630,"21 July 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Air/drone strike","Military Forces of the United States (2017-2021)","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",8,"Islamic State (Somalia)",,2,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bari,Iskushuban,,Timirshe,10.5625,50.424,2,AFRICOM,Regional,"On 21 July 2020, US forces, in coordination with Govt forces (military), conducted an airstrike against ISIS hideouts on the outskirts of Timirshe village (Iskushuban, Bari). Seven ISIS militants were killed.",7,1614039923,SOM 7533694,706,SOM31627,31627,"21 July 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Yaqshid",2.0678,45.35,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 21 July 2020, unidentified men threw a hand grenade at a police checkpoint near Ex. Television ka village in Mogadishu-Yaqshid district (Yaqshid, Banadir). The forces reacted with gunfire after the explosion and the perpetrators managed to escape.",0,1618499901,SOM 7169416,706,SOM31629,31629,"21 July 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Puntland Security Force",,1,"Islamic State (Somalia)",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bari,Iskushuban,,Timirshe,10.5625,50.424,1,"Radio Dalsan",National,"On 21 July 2020, Puntland security forces attacked an Islamic State base in Timrishe village (Iskushuban, Bari). Eight militants were killed in the attack.",8,1595875997,SOM 7169419,706,SOM31628,31628,"21 July 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Mudug,Gaalkacyo,,Orshe,6.8349,47.4227,1,"Radio Dalsan",National,"On 21 July 2020, unknown gunmen open fire on civilians in a market place at Orshe village (Gaalkacyo, Mudug). One person was killed and several others injured. The perpetrators managed to escape from the area.",1,1595875997,SOM 7169532,706,SOM31625,31625,"21 July 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Doonka,2.6033,45.326,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 21 July 2020, Al Shabaab militants ambushed a Govt security forces (military) battlewagon heading from Wanla Weyne to Afgooye in the vicinity of Doonka village (Afgooye, Lower Shabelle). Both sides exchange gunfire and Al Shabaab militant retreated from the area.",0,1595875997,SOM 7169534,706,SOM31626,31626,"21 July 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Jubaland Security Force",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Jamaame,,Kobon,0.0356,42.7091,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 21 July 2020, Govt security forces (JSF) conducted a joined security operation and clashed with Al Shabaab militants in the Kobon village area (Lower Juba, Kismaayo). Both forces withdraw from the scene after an exchange of gunfire.",0,1595875997,SOM 7169538,706,SOM31616,31616,"20 July 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Government regains territory","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Jubaland Security Force",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Kismaayo,,"Buulo Xaaji",-0.632,41.9839,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 20 July 2020, Jubaland security forces carried out security operation and clashed with Al Shabaab militants near Buulo Xaaji village (Kismaayo,Lower Juba). Three militants were killed and Govt forces took control of the area.",3,1595875997,SOM 7528709,706,SOM31621,31621,"20 July 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Mogadishu - Dharkenley",2.0095,45.25,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 20 July 2020, Al Shabaab militants shot and killed an armed Govt soldier (off duty) who was sitting in front of his house in the Tabeelaha Weydow village neighbourhood of Mogadishu-Dharkenley district (Dharkenley, Banadir). The perpetrators managed to escape from the area.",1,1618499918,SOM 7169554,706,SOM31624,31624,"20 July 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Saabid,2.1311,45.0377,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 20 July 2020, Al Shabaab militants attacked Govt security force (military) positions in the vicinity of Sabiid village (Afgooye, Lower Shabelle).",0,1595875997,SOM 7169560,706,SOM31618,31618,"20 July 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Habar Gedir-Ayr Sub-Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Civilians (Somalia)","Duduble Clan Group (Somalia)",7,47,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Galgaduud,Dhuusamarreeb,,Gadoon,5.692,46.6764,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 20 July 2020, a man from theDuduble clan was killed by an armed man from Ayr clan near Gadoon village (Dhuusamarreeb, Galgaduud). The motive behind the killing was clan revenge.",1,1595875997,SOM 7527981,706,SOM31622,31622,"20 July 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,17,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Mogadishu - Dharkenley",2.0095,45.25,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 20 July 2020, Govt soldiers shot and injured a youth in the Ex. Control Afgoye Junction road neighbourhood of Mogadishu-Dharkenley district (Dharkenley, Banadir). Soldiers shot the man after instructing him to stop, but he was deaf.",0,1618499920,SOM 7169421,706,SOM31620,31620,"20 July 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians","Abduction/forced disappearance","Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,"Buur Hakaba",,Lug-Habar,2.918,43.9315,1,"Radio Kulmiye",National,"On 20 July 2020, Al Shabaab militants detained around forty people at Lug-Habar village (Buur Hakaba, Bay). The detention of the civilians came after two clans engaged in violence and resulted in death.",0,1595875997,SOM 7169422,706,SOM31617,31617,"20 July 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,"Buur Hakaba",,"Buur Xakaba",2.8049,44.0821,1,"Radio Kulmiye",National,"On 20 July 2020, an Al Shabaab RCIED detonated at the animal market of Buur Xakaba town (Buur Hakaba, Bay). The blast killed one civilian and injured several others.",1,1595875997,SOM 7169168,706,SOM31619,31619,"20 July 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Kenya)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Badhaadhe,,Hosingow,-0.1734,41.2695,2,"Al Furqaan",National,"On 20 July 2020, Al Shabaab militants attacked an AMISOM KDF convoy passing near Hosingow town (Kismaayo, Lower Juba). Al Shabaab militants retreated after the attack.",0,1618499933,SOM 7169170,706,SOM31623,31623,"20 July 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Kenya)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Afmadow,,Qoqani,0.2906,41.7128,1,"Al Furqaan",National,"On 20 July 2020, Al Shabaab militants attacked an AMISOM KDF base in Qoqani town (Afmadow, Lower Juba). Al Shabaab militants retreated after the attack.",0,1595875996,SOM 7525771,706,SOM31614,31614,"19 July 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,11,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Yaqshid",2.0678,45.35,1,"Radio Kulmiye",National,"On 19 July 2020, Govt security forces engaged in an exchange of gunfire in the Bar-Ayaan village neighborhood in Mogadishu-Yaqshid district (Yaqshid, Banadir). The armed clashes happened after Govt soldiers travelling in a toyota Surf vehicle carrying mira khat attempted to pass the police checkpoint. One soldier was killed.",1,1618499957,SOM 7169420,706,SOM31613,31613,"19 July 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Shelling/artillery/missile attack","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)","Civilians (Somalia)",1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,Janaale,1.8,44.7,1,"Radio Dalsan",National,"On 19 July 2020, Al Shabaab militants carried out an attack against Govt security forces' bases (military) in Janaale town (Marka, Lower Shabelle). Seven consecutive mortar shells landed inside the base and town. The mortar shells also impacted civilians. Two people killed and three others were injured.",2,1595875997,SOM 7169169,706,SOM31615,31615,"19 July 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bakool,Waajid,,Waajid,3.8096,43.2463,1,"Al Furqaan",National,"On 19 July 2020, Al Shabaab militants attacked a police officer (Southwest State Special Police forces) at his house in Wajid town (Wajid, Bakool). Both sides exchanged gunfire and Al Shabaab militants retreated from the area.",0,1595875996,SOM 7169426,706,SOM31611,31611,"19 July 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Ethiopia)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,"Bulo Burto",,Halgan,4.2117,45.5625,1,"Radio Kulmiye",National,"On 19 July 2020, Al Shabaab militants launched a hit and run attack on a AMISOM ENDF forward operation base in Halgan village (Bulo Burto, Hiraan). Both sides exchanged heavy gunfire and Al Shabaab militants retreated from the area.",0,1595875997,SOM 7169519,706,SOM31612,31612,"19 July 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)","Government of Somalia (2017-)",1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,Janaale,1.8,44.7,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 19 July 2020, Al Shabaab militants attacked residential house of Janaale town deputy district commissioner in Janaale town (Marka, Lower Shabelle). Govt forces (assumed military) responded and clashed with the attackers, who retreated from the area.",0,1595875997,SOM 7169533,706,SOM31610,31610,"19 July 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Diinsoor,,Diinsoor,2.4074,42.9766,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 19 July 2020, Al Shabaab militants launched an attack and detonated an IED targeting a police forces (Southwest State Special Police Forces) position in Diinsoor town (Diinsoor, Bay). Al Shabaab militants retreated following the clash.",0,1595875997,SOM 7169547,706,SOM31609,31609,"18 July 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,Rusio,1.7186,44.7781,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 18 July 2020, Al Shabaab militants threw a hand grenade at a Govt forces (military) checkpoint in Rusio village (Marka, Lower Shabelle). The forces reacted with gunfire after the attack.",0,1595875997,SOM 7169415,706,SOM31606,31606,"18 July 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Burundi)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Jowhar,,Burane,2.8,45.55,1,"Radio Dalsan",National,"On 18 July 2020, an IED device by Al Shabaab militants targeting an AMISOM BNDF convoy detonated in Burane town (Jowhar, Middle Shabelle). Two Burundi soldiers were killed in the attack.",2,1595875997,SOM 7169201,706,SOM31607,31607,"18 July 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)","Military Forces of France (2017-)",1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Juba",Jilib,,Jilib,0.4833,42.7666,2,Caasimada,National,"On 18 July 2020, Govt forces, with support of France troops, clashed with Al Shabaab militants during an operation near Jilib town (Jilib, Middle Juba). 18 Al Shabaab militants were killed, including 2 senior members.",18,1595875996,SOM 7169499,706,SOM31605,31605,"18 July 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Baydhaba,,Baidoa,3.1172,43.6469,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 18 July 2020, Al Shabaab militants ambushed police forces (Southwest State Special Police forces) driving a motorbike at Hareeri- Jiifi village near Baidoa town (Baydhaba, Bay). The police escaped from the area.",0,1595875997,SOM 7521249,706,SOM31608,31608,"18 July 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Government of Somalia (2017-)",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Hodan,,"Mogadishu - Hodan",2.0333,45.35,1,Caasimada,National,"On 18 July 2020, an Al Shabaab IED device concealed as garbage exploded targeting the deputy national security minister's armoured vehicle at Taleex junction in Mogadishu-Hodan district (Hodan, Banadir). One civilian bystander was killed and three others injured. The Minister survived the assassination attempt.",1,1611019291,SOM 7163998,706,SOM31600,31600,"17 July 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Jubaland Security Force",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Kismaayo,,"Yoontoy Yarey",-0.1302,42.5743,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 17 July 2020, Jubaland security forces staged a security operation against suspected Al Shabaab militant hideouts in Yoontoy Yarey village (Kismaayo, Lower Juba), capturing two militants who were accused of planting and detonation of IEDs in the area.",0,1595270744,SOM 7164032,706,SOM31598,31598,"17 July 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Leelkayse Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Waldalmoge Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,44,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Mudug,Galdogob,,Bursaalax,7.1865,47.2426,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 17 July 2020, Leelkayse and Waldalmoge clan militias clashed in Bursaalax town (Galdogob, Mudug), over a clan dispute.",0,1595270744,SOM 7169425,706,SOM31603,31603,"17 July 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,"Bulo Burto",,"Bulo Burto",3.8519,45.5651,1,"Radio Kulmiye",National,"On 17 July 2020, Al Shabaab militants attacked a Govt forces (military) base in Bulo Burto town (Bulo Burto,Hiraan). Four Al Shabaab militants were killed in the attack.",4,1595875997,SOM 7169461,706,SOM31602,31602,"17 July 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Majeerteen Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Leelkayse Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,44,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Mudug,Hobyo,,"Af Barwaaqo",6.497,48.7833,1,"Shabelle Media Network",National,"On 17 July 2020, a Majeerteen clan militia clashed with a Leelkaye clan militia in Af Barwaaqo village (Hobyo, Mudug). One person was killed.",1,1595875997,SOM 7579860,706,SOM31599,31599,"17 July 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Duduble Clan Group (Somalia)",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Jowhar,,Jowhar,2.7797,45.5042,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 17 July 2020, Al Shabaab militants killed two civilians from the Duduble clan near Jowhar town (Middle Shabelle). They were killed after refusing to provide their donkeys to transport Al Shabaab militant supplies from Fidow village.",2,1611613362,SOM 7169504,706,SOM31604,31604,"17 July 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Issa Mahmud-Reer Yoonis Sub-Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Issa Mahmud-Reer Shirwac Sub-Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,44,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Sanaag,Ceerigaabo,,Carmale,10.4786,47.9589,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 17 July 2020, militiamen from Reer Yoonis and Reer Shirwac clans of Issa Mohamoud clashed at Carmale village (Ceerigaabo, Sanaag). It is believed that the fighting was related to a land dispute between the two sides, leaving several injuries.",0,1595875997,SOM 7164020,706,SOM31595,31595,"16 July 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Diinsoor,,Gurbaan,1.8866,43.1873,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 16 July 2020, a joint Govt security forces (Danab/SSPF) engaged in an armed clash with Al Shabaab militants while on a joint security operation near Gurban village (Diinsoor,Bay). Both sides exchanged gunfire and Al Shabaab retreated from the area.",0,1595270744,SOM 7528833,706,SOM31597,31597,"16 July 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Mogadishu - Daynile",2.0581,45.3003,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 16 July 2020, an Al Shabaab IED targeted a police vehicle travelling on the KM13 near the Siinka Dheer checkpoint in Mogadishu-Daynile district (Daynile, Banadir). Two police officers were injured in the explosion.",0,1618500058,SOM 7163622,706,SOM31592,31592,"16 July 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Jubaland Security Force",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Kismaayo,,Bar-Sanguun,-0.4876,42.1839,1,"Al Furqaan",National,"On 16 July 2020, Al Shabaab militants conducted a hit and run attack against a Jubaland security forces base in Bar-Sanguun village (Kismaayo, Lower Juba). Both sides exchanged heavy gunfire and Al Shabaab militants retreated from area.",0,1595270742,SOM 7163623,706,SOM31596,31596,"16 July 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Burundi)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Jowhar,,Mahadaay,2.9704,45.5347,1,"Al Furqaan",National,"On 16 July 2020, an Al Shabaab RCIED explosion targeted AMISOM BNDF troops during an operation to secure a food supply helicopter landing zone at a forward operation base in Mahadaay town (Jowhar, Middle Shabelle). Two soldiers were killed in the attack and several others were injured.",2,1595270742,SOM 7163900,706,SOM31594,31594,"16 July 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Government regains territory","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Diinsoor,,Diinsoor,2.4074,42.9766,2,"Radio Kulmiye",National,"On 16 July 2020, Govt forces (military) attacked an Al Shabaab militant checkpoint in Biirane village near Diinsoor town (Diinsoor,Bay). Al Shabaab militants retreated from the village.",0,1595270743,SOM 7163901,706,SOM31593,31593,"16 July 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,"Bulo Burto",,"Bulo Burto",3.8519,45.5651,1,"Radio Kulmiye",National,"On 16 July 2020, Al Shabaab militants launched a hit and run attack against a Govt forces (militart) forward operation base in Bulo Burto town (Bulo Burto, Hiraan). Both sides exchanged heavy gunfire and Al Shabaab militants retreated from the area.",0,1595270743,SOM 7164019,706,SOM31585,31585,"15 July 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians","Abduction/forced disappearance","Hawadle Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Civilians (Somalia)","Habar Gedir Clan Group (Somalia); Taxi Drivers (Somalia)",7,47,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,"Belet Weyne",,Bacad,4.67,45.22,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 15 July 2020, an armed Hawadle clan militiaman abducted a Toyota minibus and its driver from the Habargedir clan in Bacda village (Belet Weyne, Hiraan). The abduction is related to inter-clan hostility between Hawadle and Habargdedir clan.",0,1595270744,SOM 7164024,706,SOM31586,31586,"15 July 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Balcad,,Balcad,2.39,45.3833,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 15 July 2020, Al Shabaab militants attacked Govt security forces (military) troops at the main entrance checkpoint in Balcad town (Balcad, Lower Shabelle). The two groups exchanged heavy gunfire and Al Shabaab militants were forced to withdraw from the area.",0,1595270744,SOM 7164025,706,SOM31587,31587,"15 July 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,"Bulo Mareer",1.6298,44.5196,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 15 July 2020, Al Shabaab militants attacked Govt security forces (military) troops at the main entrance checkpoint in Buulo Mareer town (Marka, Lower Shabelle). The two sides exchanged gunfire and Al Shabaab militants retreated from the area.",0,1595270744,SOM 7164026,706,SOM31588,31588,"15 July 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Jubaland Security Force",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Kismaayo,,"Buulo Gaduud",-0.074,42.5719,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 15 July 2020, a roadside IED planted by Al Shabaab militants exploded near Buulo Gaduud village (Kismaayo, Lower Juba), targeting a Jubaland security forces convoy travelling from Kismayo. One vehicle sustained a slight damage in the explosion.",0,1595270744,SOM 7164029,706,SOM31591,31591,"15 July 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Kismaayo,,"Yoontoy Yarey",-0.1302,42.5743,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 15 July 2020, an Al Shabaab RCIED exploded, targetting an AMISOM water truck passing between Gobweyn and Yoontoy Yarey village (Kismaayo, Lower Juba). The IED exploded after the water truck passed.",0,1595270744,SOM 7164038,706,SOM31590,31590,"15 July 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians","Abduction/forced disappearance","Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,Jalalaqsi,,Jalalaqsi,3.3834,45.5969,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 15 July 2020, Al Shabaab militants abducted a civilian in Xalfooley village near Jalalaqsi town (Jalalaqsi, Hiraan). The reason behind the abduction is unknown.",0,1595270744,SOM 7163621,706,SOM31589,31589,"15 July 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,Danow,1.7317,44.6253,1,"Al Furqaan",National,"On 15 July 2020, an Al Shabaab RCIED exploded in Danow village (Marka, Lower Shabelle), targeting an AMISOM troop convoy. The militants claimed they killed two AMISOM soldiers, injured three others and destroyed one vehicle.",2,1595270742,SOM 7532552,706,SOM31583,31583,"14 July 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Yaqshid",2.0678,45.35,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 14 July 2020, suspected Al Shabaab militants threw a hand grenade at Govt soldiers on foot patrol at Arafat village neighbourhood in Mogadishu-Yaqshid district (Yaqshid, Banadir). The blast injured one soldier and a civilian bystander. Soldiers reacted with gunfire.",0,1618500105,SOM 7163942,706,SOM31584,31584,"14 July 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Kenya)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Afmadow,,Tabta,0.3046,41.4394,2,"Somali Memo",National,"On 14 July 2020, Al Shabaab militants attacked an AMISOM KDF base in the vicinity of Tabta village (Afmadow, Lower Juba). Several Al Shabaab militants were injured in the attack.",0,1595270743,SOM 7163944,706,SOM31582,31582,"14 July 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Kenya)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Badhaadhe,,Kolbiyow,-1.1369,41.2174,2,"Somali Memo",National,"On 14 July 2020, Al Shabaab militants attacked an AMISOM KDF convoy undertaking operations near Kolbiyow village (Badhaadhe, Lower Juba). One Al Shabaab militant was killed in the clash.",1,1595270743,SOM 7163945,706,SOM31581,31581,"14 July 2020",2020,1,"Strategic developments","Change to group/activity","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Jubaland Security Force",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Juba",Jilib,,Jilib,0.4833,42.7666,1,"Somali Memo",National,"On 14 July 2020, over 15 Jubaland security forces defected and joined Al Shabaab militants in Jilib town (Jilib, Middle Juba). The soldiers came from different Jubaland security force bases in the Lower Juba and Gedo regions.",0,1595270743,SOM 7163976,706,SOM31578,31578,"14 July 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence",Grenade,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Jubaland Security Force",7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Kismaayo,,Dalxiiska,-0.3297,42.5688,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 14 July 2020, an unidentified person threw a hand grenade at the residence of a Jubaland soldier in Dalxiiska village (Kismaayo, Lower Juba). The blast injured three family members, the soldier, his wife and their son. The perpetrator managed to escape from the area.",0,1595270744,SOM 7164018,706,SOM31580,31580,"14 July 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Ethiopia)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,"Bulo Burto",,Halgan,4.2117,45.5625,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 14 July 2020, Al Shabaab militants attacked the AMISOM ENDF forward operation base in Halgan village (Bulo Burto, Hiraan) with six mortar shells. ENDF responded by firing towards the attackers and Al Shabaab militants retreated from the area.",0,1595270744,SOM 7164027,706,SOM31579,31579,"14 July 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,Golweyn,1.6584,44.58,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 14 July 2020, Al Shabaab militants launched a hit and run attack on SNA troops based in Golweyne village (Marka, Lower Shabelle). The clash was initiated with heavy machine gunfire, after which Al Shabaab militants retreated from the area.",0,1595270744,SOM 7163937,706,SOM31574,31574,"13 July 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Jubaland Security Force",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Kismaayo,,Bar-Sanguun,-0.4876,42.1839,2,"Shabelle Media Network",National,"On 13 July 2020, Jubaland forces conducted a security operation against Al Shabaab militants near Bar-Sanguuni village (Kismaayo,Lower Juba). Two Al Shabaab militants were killed in the operation and three others injured.",2,1595270743,SOM 7532166,706,SOM31576,31576,"13 July 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,17,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Hodan,,"Mogadishu - Hodan",2.0333,45.35,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 13 July 2020, Govt forces (SNA military) heading in a convoy from Lower Shabelle to the Jazeera military training centre opened fire during a traffic jam at Zobbe junction road in Mogadishu-Hodan district (Hodan, Banadir). Two civilian bystanders were injured.",0,1611019348,SOM 7521257,706,SOM31577,31577,"13 July 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Suicide bomb","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)","Civilians (Somalia)",1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Hodan,,"Mogadishu - Hodan",2.0333,45.35,1,Caasimada,National,"On 13 July 2020, Al Shabaab targeted a convoy carrying the Somali National Army chief with a VBIED near the military hospital on the Tarbuunka junction road in Mogadishu-Hodan district (Hodan, Banadir). Seven people were killed, including a suicide bomber, three SNA soldiers escorting the chief and three civilian bystanders. The army chief survived the attack.",7,1611019291,SOM 7163897,706,SOM31575,31575,"13 July 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Jubaland Security Force",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Kismaayo,,"Buulo Gaduud",-0.074,42.5719,2,"Radio Dalsan",National,"On 13 July 2020, an Al Shabaab RCIED detonated in the vicinity of Buulo Gaduud village (Kismaayo, Lower Juba), targeting Jubaland security forces. Ten Jubaland soldiers were killed and ten others injured.",10,1595270743,SOM 7163979,706,SOM31568,31568,"12 July 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,Janaale,1.8,44.7,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 12 July 2020, Al Shabaab militants carried out a hit and run attack against a Govt forces (SNA) defensive base on the outskirts of Janaale town (Marka, Lower Shabelle). AS also also targeted a military convoy in the area with an IED. Both sides exchanged heavy gunfire and Al Shabaab militants retreated from the area. Unknown casualties were reported on both sides.",0,1595270744,SOM 7164011,706,SOM31573,31573,"12 July 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Labour Group (Somalia)",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bakool,Waajid,,Waajid,3.8096,43.2463,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 12 July 2020, Al Shabaab militants ambushed a motorbike transporting mira/khat in Yabal village near Waajid town (Waajid, Bakool). Al Shabaab militants opened fire at the motorbike and injured the driver who escaped.",0,1595270744,SOM 7528835,706,SOM31571,31571,"12 July 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Mogadishu - Daynile",2.0581,45.3003,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 12 July 2020, Al Shabaab militants shot and killed a police officer in the Garas Baley village neighbourhood of Mogadishu-Daynile district (Daynile, Banadir). One of the perpetrators was killed by security guards while two others were injured, including a police officer.",2,1618500185,SOM 7662262,706,SOM33095,33095,"12 July 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Afmadow,,"Jana Cabdalle",0.0288,42.2882,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 12 July 2020, an IED by Al Shabaab militants detonated in the vicinity of Jana Cabdalle village (Kismaayo, Lower Juba), targeting a government security forces (SNA) convoy. At least four soldiers were injured.",0,1618500191,SOM 7713228,706,SOM31569,31569,"12 July 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)","Military Forces of the United States (2017-2021)",1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Jowhar,,Jowhar,2.7797,45.5042,2,"Somali Memo",National,"On 12 July 2020, Al Shabaab militants ambushed a Govt military (Danab) convoy carrying US soldiers near Jowhar town (Jowhar, Middle Shabelle). The militants seized an armoured vehicle belonging to Govt forces (Danab).",0,1614039932,SOM 7163898,706,SOM31570,31570,"12 July 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Baydhaba,,Kurtun,3.0337,43.2156,2,"Radio Dalsan",National,"On 12 July 2020, Govt forces (military) conducted an operation against Al Shabaab militant checkpoints in the vicinity of Kurtun village (Baydhaba,Bay). Five Al Shabaab militants were killed in the attack.",5,1595270743,SOM 7163899,706,SOM31566,31566,"12 July 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Baydhaba,,"Buulo Xaawo",3.0548,43.1365,1,"Radio Dalsan",National,"On 12 July 2020, Govt forces (Danab) clashed with a group of Al Shabaab militants during an operation in Buulo Xaawo village (Baydhaba, Bay). One Al Shabaab militant was killed in the clash.",1,1595270743,SOM 7163902,706,SOM31567,31567,"12 July 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Qoryooley,,Daarasalaam,1.9221,44.7871,2,"Radio Kulmiye",National,"On 12 July 2020, Govt forces (Danab) conducted an operation in Al Shabaab militant-controlled area of Daarasalaam village (Qoryooley, Lower Shabelle). One Al Shabaab militant was killed and two others were injured.",1,1595270743,SOM 7163903,706,SOM31572,31572,"12 July 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Qoryooley,,Mubaarak,1.9167,44.7733,1,"Radio Kulmiye",National,"On 12 July 2020, Govt forces (military) clashed with Al Shabaab militants during an overnight operation in a militant-controlled area in Mubaarak village (Qoryooley, Lower Shabelle). Govt forces captured and arrested two senior Al Shabaab militants.",0,1595270743,SOM 7522855,706,SOM31562,31562,"11 July 2020",2020,1,Protests,"Peaceful protest","Protesters (Somalia)",,6,,,0,60,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Karan",2.0652,45.39,1,Goobjoob,National,"On 11 July 2020, over hundreds of people protested in front of the Karan district office in Mogadishu-Karan district (Karan, Banadir), accusing Govt security forces of looting their land and other properties. [size=over hundreds]",0,1618500206,SOM 7525712,706,SOM31561,31561,"11 July 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Civilians (Somalia)","Labour Group (Somalia)",7,17,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Hodan,,"Mogadishu - Hodan",2.0333,45.35,1,"Radio Dalsan",National,"On 11 July 2020, Govt security forces shot and killed a civilian man who works in Zaytuuni restaurant along KM4 road in Mogadishu-Hodan district (Hodan, Banadir). The perpetrators managed to escape from the area.",1,1611019305,SOM 7533662,706,SOM31564,31564,"11 July 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Civilians (Somalia)","Government of Somalia (2017-)",7,17,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Waaberi",2.0195,45.31,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 11 July 2020, Govt soldier working as a Ministry of Justice escort shot and killed a branch chairman of the Attorney General Office on the Maka-Almukarama Road, near Tire-piano village in Mogadishu-Waaberi district (Waaberi, Banadir). The motive of this shooting is not clear and the perpetrator was arrested.",1,1618500222,SOM 7157362,706,SOM31563,31563,"11 July 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Qoryooley,,Mubaarak,1.9167,44.7733,2,"Al Furqaan",National,"On 11 July 2020, an Al Shabaab remote controlled IED detonated in the vicinity of Mubaarak village (Qoryooley, Lower Shabelle), targeting a Govt forces vehicle. Al Shabaab claimed to have six killed soldiers and injured three others.",6,1594671474,SOM 7164035,706,SOM31565,31565,"11 July 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Waberi,1.9779,44.8323,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 11 July 2020, Al Shabaab militants ambushed a Govt forces (SNA/Danab) convoy passing near Waberi village (Afgooye, Lower Shabelle). Al Shabaab claimed that they captured one battlewagon and killed a number of soldiers. Unknown number of fatalities coded as 10.",3,1595270744,SOM 7533655,706,SOM31559,31559,"10 July 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Women (Somalia)",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Waaberi",2.0195,45.31,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 10 July 2020, suspecte AS militants on a tuktuk shot and killed a female civilian on her way from the market while heading to her home in 1st March village in Mogadishu-Waaberi district (Waaberi, Banadir).",1,1618500249,SOM 7157365,706,SOM31557,31557,"10 July 2020",2020,1,"Strategic developments","Change to group/activity","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)","Al Shabaab",1,,,0,10,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Juba",Jilib,,Jilib,0.4833,42.7666,1,"Al Furqaan",National,"On 10 July 2020, ten Govt soldiers left their base in Baardheere town and defected to join Al Shabaab militants in Jilib town (Jilib, Middle Juba).",0,1594671474,SOM 7157650,706,SOM31560,31560,"10 July 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Qoryooley,,Ugunji,1.8734,44.7208,1,"Radio Dalsan",National,"On 10 July 2020, Govt forces conducted an operation and clashed with an Al Shabaab militant checkpoint collecting tax from vehicles in Ugunji village (Qoryooley, Lower Shabelle). Two senior Al Shabaab militants were killed in the attack.",2,1594671476,SOM 7157654,706,SOM31556,31556,"10 July 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Puntland Security Force",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Mudug,Gaalkacyo,,"Gaalkacyo North",6.77,47.63,1,"Radio Kulmiye",National,"On 10 July 2020, about 15 unknown gunmen attacked a Puntland security forces checkpoint at the presidential palace in Gaalkacyo North (Gaalkacyo, Mudug). Two people were killed, one from each side.",2,1594671476,SOM 7157657,706,SOM31553,31553,"10 July 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)","Taxi Drivers (Somalia)",7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Cadale,,Cadale,2.7603,46.3222,2,"Radio Kulmiye",National,"On 10 July 2020, a group of armed gunmen ambushed a civilian transport vehicle in the Gaargaar area near Cadale town (Cadale, Middle Shabelle). The driver was killed and three others injured.",1,1594671476,SOM 7797696,706,SOM31555,31555,"10 July 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence",Grenade,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Kismaayo,,Kismayo,-0.3603,42.5463,1,Caasimada,National,"On 10 July 2020, unknown men threw a hand grenade targeting a civilian restaurant near Sinnay junction in Farjano village (Kismaayo, Lower Juba). Two people were killed and three others seriously injured.",2,1617662601,SOM 7521240,706,SOM31558,31558,"10 July 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)","Civilians (Somalia)",1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Waaberi",2.0195,45.31,1,Caasimada,National,"On 10 July 2020, a remote controlled IED targeting Govt forces vehicle detonated near 21 October junction road in Mogadishu-Waaberi district (Waaberi, Banadir). The blast injured one soldier and one civilian bystander, no group claim the responsibility of the attack.",0,1618500260,SOM 7157751,706,SOM31554,31554,"10 July 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Shelling/artillery/missile attack","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,17,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle","Adan Yabaal",,Dhongole,3.665,46.2281,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 10 July 2020, two shells (assumed military) fell in Dhongole village (Adan Yabaal, Middle Shabelle). Two men were hit by the shells and the village headman filed a complaint with the commander of the training center in Adan Yabaal town.",0,1594671476,SOM 7157757,706,SOM31552,31552,"10 July 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Baydhaba,,"Buulo Xaawo",3.0548,43.1365,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 10 July 2020, police officers (Southwest Special Police Forces) ambushed Al Shabaab militants near Buulo Xaawo village (Baydhaba, Bay). One Al Shabaab militant was killed and another one was injured in the ambush.",1,1594671476,SOM 7710296,706,SOM31549,31549,"09 July 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Air/drone strike","Military Forces of the United States (2017-2021)","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",8,"Al Shabaab",,2,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Qoryooley,,Hantiwadaag,1.8872,44.7789,1,AFRICOM,Regional,"On 9 July 2020, an airstrike was conducted by US military in coordination with Govt forces (military) against an Al Shabaab militant checkpoint in Hantiwadaag village (Marka, Lower Shabelle). One militant was killed while the checkpoint was destroyed.",1,1618500278,SOM 7157653,706,SOM31548,31548,"09 July 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Jubaland Security Force",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Jamaame,,Araara,0.0263,42.6829,2,"Radio Kulmiye",National,"On 9 July 2020, Al Shabaab militants conducted a hit and run attack against Jubaland security forces near Arare village (Jamaame, Lower Juba). Three soldiers were injured in attack and Al Shabaab retreated from the area.",0,1594671476,SOM 7157659,706,SOM31550,31550,"09 July 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Jubaland Security Force",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Jamaame,,Kobon,0.0356,42.7091,1,"Radio Kulmiye",National,"On 9 July 2020, Jubaland security forces conducted a security operation and destroyed Al Shabaab militant checkpoints in Kobon village (Jamaame, Lower Juba). One militant was killed, as Al Shabaab escaped from the area.",1,1594671476,SOM 7157731,706,SOM31551,31551,"09 July 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Shelling/artillery/missile attack","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Jubaland Security Force",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Kismaayo,,"Yoontoy Yarey",-0.1302,42.5743,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 9 July 2020, Al Shabaab militants conducted a probing attack against Jubaland security forces by firing mortar, RPG and PKM from riverbank in Yoontoy village (Kismaayo, Lower Juba). The mortar round landed outside the camp.",0,1594671476,SOM 7157363,706,SOM31544,31544,"08 July 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Kenya)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Badhaadhe,,Hosingow,-0.1734,41.2695,2,"Al Furqaan",National,"On 8 July 2020, Al Shabaab militants attacked a AMISOM KDF forward operation base in the vicinity of Hosingow village (Kismaayo, Lower Juba). Both sides exchanged heavy gunfire and Al Shabaab militants retreated from the area.",0,1618500305,SOM 7157366,706,SOM31542,31542,"08 July 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Shelling/artillery/missile attack","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Puntland Security Force",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bari,Bossaso,,Galgala,10.9901,49.0568,2,"Al Furqaan",National,"On 8 July 2020, Al Shabaab militants fired seven mortar shells targeting Puntland security forces in Galgala the area (Bossaso, Bari). The mortars impacted in and around the base.",0,1594671474,SOM 7157646,706,SOM31547,31547,"08 July 2020",2020,1,Protests,"Protest with intervention","Protesters (Somalia)",,6,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,16,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Xaawo-Cabdi,2.0905,45.1766,1,"Radio Dalsan",National,"On 8 July 2020, about hundreds of people staged a protest after police arrested the district youth chairman at Afgooye police station in Xaawo-Cabdi village (Afgooye, Lower Shabelle). The police forces dispersed the protesters and arrested some of the protesters. [size=about hundreds]",0,1594671476,SOM 7533722,706,SOM31546,31546,"08 July 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,11,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Wardhigley",2.0549,45.33,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 8 July 2020, two groups of SNA soldiers (military) engaged in an exchange of gunfire on the Ali-kamiin junction road in Mogadishu-Wardhigley district (Wardhigley, Banadir). The clashes occurred after one group of SNA carrying Mira Khat tried to pass another SNA checkpoint by force. Five people were injured including civilian bystanders.",0,1618500312,SOM 7533778,706,SOM31545,31545,"08 July 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Hodan,,"Mogadishu - Hodan",2.0333,45.35,1,VOA,International,"On 8 July 2020, an Al Shabaab RCIED targeted a police landcruiser passing near the Abdiqasim Presidential palace village neighbourhood in Mogadishu-Hodan district (Hodan, Banadir). Two police officers were killed and seven others injured.",2,1611019353,SOM 7157745,706,SOM31543,31543,"08 July 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,"Bulo Burto",,Halgan,4.2117,45.5625,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 8 July 2020, Al Shabaab militants fired four rounds of mortar shells targeting the AMISOM forward operation base in Halgan village (Bulo Burto, Hiraan). All rounds landed outside the base and the security forces responded by firing towards the direction of the attack.",0,1594671476,SOM 7157652,706,SOM31536,31536,"07 July 2020",2020,1,Protests,"Peaceful protest","Protesters (Somalia)",,6,,,0,60,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,"Belet Weyne",,"Belet Weyne",4.736,45.2043,1,"Radio Dalsan",National,"On 7 July 2020, about 50 local youths protested in Belet Weyne town (Belet Weyne, Hiraan), against the decision of the parliament to transfer two elective seats to Jowhar. The seats were previously under Belet Weyne district. [size=about 50]",0,1594671476,SOM 7157656,706,SOM31539,31539,"07 July 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Dhulbahante-Reer Hagar Sub-Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Dhulbahante-Hayag Sub-Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,44,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Togdheer,Buuhoodle,,Horufadhi,8.5803,46.4018,1,"Radio Kulmiye",National,"On 7 July 2020, armed clash was reported between Reer Hagar and Reer Hayag sub clan militias, both belonging to the Dhulbahante clan, in Horufadhi village (Buuhoodle, Togdheer). Four people were killed. The clash was related to a land dispute and ongoing clan revenge.",4,1594671476,SOM 7712982,706,SOM31537,31537,"07 July 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Air/drone strike","Military Forces of the United States (2017-2021)",,8,"Al Shabaab",,2,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Gedo,Garbahaarey,,"Ceel Cadde",3.0359,41.8674,1,"Radio Kulmiye",National,"On 7 July 2020, an air strike conducted by US military destroyed Al Shabaab militant checkpoints in Ceel Cade village (Garbahaarey, Gedo).",0,1614039930,SOM 7157730,706,SOM31538,31538,"07 July 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,Golweyn,1.6584,44.58,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 7 July 2020, Al Shabaab militants launched a hit and run attack on a SNA (military) check point between Danow and Golweyn villages (Marka, Lower Shabelle). Al Shabaab retreated.",0,1594671476,SOM 7520232,706,SOM31541,31541,"07 July 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Mogadishu - Daynile",2.0581,45.3003,1,"Al Furqaan",National,"On 7 July 2020, Al Shabaab militants shot and killed a Govt military officer near Tabeelah Sheikh Ibrahim village in Mogadishu-Daynile district (Daynile, Banadir). The perpetrators managed to escape.",1,1618500350,SOM 7520236,706,SOM31540,31540,"07 July 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Mogadishu - Daynile",2.0581,45.3003,1,"Al Furqaan",National,"On 7 July 2020, a remote controlled IED targeting a SNA battlewagon (military) heading from Afgooye to Mogadishu detonated near Tabeelaha Weydow in Mogadishu-Daynile district (Daynile, Banadir). Three SNA soldiers were injured in the attack and no group has claimed the responsibility.",0,1618500350,SOM 7157648,706,SOM31533,31533,"06 July 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Baydhaba,,Jidow,3.1008,43.4786,1,"Radio Dalsan",National,"On 6 July 2020, Govt security forces (military) clashed with Al Shabaab militants during an operation in Jidow village (Baydhaba, Bay). The forces captured two Al Shabaab militants who were responsible for planting IEDs on the road between Awdinle and Berdaale town.",0,1594671476,SOM 7157404,706,SOM31535,31535,"06 July 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Balcad,,Qalimow,2.5878,45.3695,2,Caasimada,National,"On 6 July 2020, Al Shabaab militants ambushed a Govt forces convoy (military) travelling from Mogadishu to Jowhar near Qalimow village (Balcad, Middle Shabelle). Three soldiers were killed in the attack, Al Shabaab militants retreated.",3,1594671475,SOM 7579821,706,SOM31534,31534,"06 July 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,11,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Jowhar,,Jowhar,2.7797,45.5042,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 6 July 2020, an armed clash between SNA (military) and police forces (Hirshabelle) occurred at Hantiwadag village neighbourhood in Jowhar town (Jowhar, Middle Shabelle) over a land dispute. One soldier guarding Hirshabelle state palace nearby was killed in the clash.",1,1611613362,SOM 7577270,706,SOM31531,31531,"06 July 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Ceelasha Biyaha",2.0823,45.2102,1,Caasimada,National,"On 6 July 2020, a remote controlled IED by Al Shabaab militants exploded targeting an AMISOM logistic convoy, heading from Mogadishu to Afgoye, at the Ceelasha Biyaha village (Afgooye, Lower Shabelle). Al Shabaab militants claimed to have killed four soldiers and water tank truck was smashed by the blast.",4,1611613346,SOM 7157725,706,SOM31529,31529,"06 July 2020",2020,1,"Strategic developments",Arrests,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,17,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Baydhaba,,Baidoa,3.1172,43.6469,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 6 July 2020, local security forces conducted a security operation in several neighborhood targeting accused Al Shabaab militants in Baidoa town (Baydhaba, Bay). Over forty young people were arrested in relation for the recent RCIED attack in Baidoa town.",0,1594671476,SOM 7157729,706,SOM31530,31530,"06 July 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Labour Group (Somalia)",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Balcad,,"Ceel Geelow",2.5159,45.3622,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 6 July 2020, Al Shabaab militants burnt down a civilian truck transporting fuel to Sector 5 headquater (Jowhar) in Ceel Geelow village (Balcad, Middle Shabelle). Three civilians were also killed in the attack.",3,1594671476,SOM 7157744,706,SOM31532,31532,"06 July 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,Janaale,1.8,44.7,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 6 July 2020, Al Shabaab militants carried out an attack against a SNA base (military) at the entrance of Janaale town (Marka, Lower Shabelle). The militants claimed to have killed several government soldiers. Unknown number of fatalities coded as 3.",3,1594671476,SOM 7580163,706,SOM31526,31526,"05 July 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Government of Somalia (2017-)",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Jowhar,,Jowhar,2.7797,45.5042,2,VOA,International,"On 5 July 2020, Al Shabaab militants abducted and killed a member of the parliament of Hirshabelle state travelling on the road between Jowhar town and Balcad town (Jowhar, Middle Shabelle).",1,1611613363,SOM 7525772,706,SOM31527,31527,"05 July 2020",2020,1,Protests,"Excessive force against protesters","Protesters (Somalia)",,6,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,16,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Bondhere",2.0456,45.34,1,"Radio Kulmiye",National,"On 5 July 2020, hundreds of residents in gathered on Daljirka Dahsoon monument protesting against the Somali government and the leadership of the President in Mogadishu-Bondhere district (Bondhere, Banadir). Soldiers used live bullets to disperse the protesters. [size=hundreds]",0,1618500389,SOM 7157649,706,SOM31525,31525,"05 July 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Dhulbahante-Hayag Sub-Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Dhulbahante-Reer Hagar Sub-Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,44,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Togdheer,Buuhoodle,,Horufadhi,8.5803,46.4018,1,"Radio Dalsan",National,"On 5 July 2020, an armed clash was reported between Reer Hayag and Reer Hagar sub clan militias, both belonging to the Dhulbahante clan, in Horufadhi village (Buuhoodle, Togdheer). Sixteen militiamen were killed from both sides. The clash was related to a land dispute and ongoing clan revenge.",16,1594671476,SOM 7157402,706,SOM31522,31522,"05 July 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Baydhaba,,Aawdiinle,3.1706,43.4099,1,Caasimada,National,"On 5 July 2020, Al Shabaab militants attacked police officers (Southwest Special Police Forces) in Aawdiinle village (Baydhaba, Bay). Five militants were killed and six other injured in the attack. Al Shabaab militants retreated from the area.",5,1594671475,SOM 7529931,706,SOM31528,31528,"05 July 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Mogadishu - Daynile",2.0581,45.3003,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 5 July 2020, Al Shabaab militants carried out an attack on a SNA defence (military) base at Tabeelaha-weydow village in Mogadishu-Daynile district (Daynile, Banadir). The attack was initiated with hand grenades followed by heavy gunfire from both sides. Al Shabaab militants retreated from the area.",0,1618500393,SOM 7157746,706,SOM31523,31523,"05 July 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Hawadle Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Civilians (Somalia)","Abgal Clan Group (Somalia)",7,47,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,"Belet Weyne",,Coomaad,5.0045,45.4728,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 5 July 2020, a Hawadle clan militia shot and killed a man affiliated to the Abgal clan in Coomaad village (Belet Weyne, Hiraan). There is inter-clan conflict between Hawadle and Habargedir clans and it is presumed the victim was mistakenly believed to be from Habargedir clan.",1,1594671476,SOM 7157749,706,SOM31524,31524,"05 July 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Abgal-Reer Matan Sub-Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Abgal-Celi Sub-Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,44,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Balcad,,Fila-Dheere,2.3352,45.7028,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 5 July 2020, clan clashes broke out between Reer Mataan and Celi Cumar sub clan militias over a land dispute in Fila-Dheere village (Balcad, Middle Shabelle). Four people were killed and six others injured from both sides.",4,1594671476,SOM 7153498,706,SOM31516,31516,"04 July 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,"Buufow Bacaad",1.7493,44.7437,2,"Radio Dalsan",National,"On 4 July 2020, Govt forces (military) clashed with Al Shabaab militants while clearing mines between Janaale town and Buufow Bacaad village (Marka, Lower Shabelle). After a heavy gunfire from both sides, Al Shabaab militants retreated from the area and Govt forces continued their operations.",0,1594063539,SOM 7153501,706,SOM31514,31514,"04 July 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)","Civilians (Somalia)",1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Baydhaba,,Baidoa,3.1172,43.6469,1,"Radio Kulmiye",National,"On 4 July 2020, an IED by Al Shabaab militants detonated at a teashop used by police officers in Baidoa town (Baydhaba,Bay). The blast killed four police officers and three civilians who were at the teashop.",7,1594063539,SOM 7153248,706,SOM31515,31515,"04 July 2020",2020,1,"Strategic developments","Change to group/activity","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Habar Gedir-Ayr Sub-Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,14,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Galgaduud,Cabudwaaq,,Balanbale,5.689,45.9693,1,Caasimada,National,"On 4 July 2020, Govt forces received over 200 hundred Ayr clan militia with their weapons and vehicles to join the newly police and the military forces of Galmudug state in Balanbale village (Cabudwaaq, Galgaduud).",0,1594063538,SOM 7157651,706,SOM31521,31521,"04 July 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Abgal-Reer Matan Sub-Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Abgal-Cabdale Caroone Sub-Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,44,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Balcad,,Fila-Dheere,2.3352,45.7028,1,"Radio Dalsan",National,"On 4 July 2020, a Reer Matan sub-clan militia and Cabdale Caroone sub-clan militia clashed over farmland in Fila-Dheere village (Balcad Middle Shabelle). Four people were killed from both sides. The clash was related to a land dispute and ongoing clan revenge.",4,1594671476,SOM 7533785,706,SOM31517,31517,"04 July 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Suicide bomb","Al Shabaab",,2,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)","Civilians (Somalia)",1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Hamar Jabjab",2.0276,45.33,1,VOA,International,"On 4 July 2020, a luxury car that was loaded with explosive (UVIED) devises detonated at a security post manned by police officer near the taxes department in front of seaport in Mogadishu-Hamar Jabjab district (Hamar Jabjab, Banadir). Five police officers and three civilian bystanders sustained injuries. The suicide bomber died in the blast.",1,1618500419,SOM 7157734,706,SOM31519,31519,"04 July 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Makane Clan Group (Somalia)",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,"Belet Weyne",,"Belet Weyne",4.736,45.2043,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 4 July 2020, Al Shabaab militants killed a man from Makane clan caught chewing khat in Macala village near Belet Weyne town (Belet Weyne, Hiraan). The militants have forbidden the use of miira/khat in their controlled areas.",1,1594671476,SOM 7157735,706,SOM31520,31520,"04 July 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Labour Group (Somalia)",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Diinsoor,,Diinsoor,2.4074,42.9766,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 4 July 2020, Al Shabaab militants shot and killed a civilian man transporting miira/khat on the outskirts of Diinsoor town (Diinsoor, Bay). The militants banned the delivery and transportation of miira/khat in areas under their control.",1,1594671476,SOM 7528286,706,SOM31512,31512,"03 July 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Burundi)",,8,38,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Heliwa",2.0844,45.39,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 3 July 2020, an AMISOM BNDF convoy was hit with an IED during the convoy's return from Mogadishu at forward operational base of Maslah located in the vicinity of Mogadishu-Heliwa district (Heliwa, Banadir). The engine of the Couger MPV was damaged. No group claimed responsibility for the attack.",0,1618500434,SOM 7153583,706,SOM31513,31513,"03 July 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Macawiisley Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Al Shabaab",,2,24,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,"Bulo Burto",,"Musse Geel",4.2667,46.1333,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 3 July 2020, Macawisley militia killed a suspected Al Shabaab militant on the outskirts of Musse Geel village (Bulo Burto, Hiraan). The killing was related to past confrontations between Al Shabaab militants and Macawisley clan militia.",1,1594063540,SOM 7153589,706,SOM31511,31511,"03 July 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Abgal-Cabdale Caroone Sub-Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Abgal-Celi Sub-Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,44,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Cadale,,Bur-Dheere,2.814,46.1351,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 3 July 2020, clan clashes broke out between Cabdale Caroone and Celi Cumar sub clans of Abgaal clan over land in Bur-Dheere Village (Cadale, Middle Shabelle). One person from the Celi sub clan was killed and one from Cabdale Caroone was injured. The motive of the clash was related to a land dispute between the two clans.",1,1594063540,SOM 7153616,706,SOM31510,31510,"03 July 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Baydhaba,,Baidoa,3.1172,43.6469,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 3 July 2020, a RCIED was detonated at a teashop targeting police officers collecting tax near Hareeri-Kadiyo police station in the ADC neighborhood of Baidoa town (Baydhaba, Bay). Police officers and local tax collector were killed in the explosion. The police arrested someone suspected to have detonated the RCIED and no group claim the responsibility of the attack. Unknown number of fatalities code as 3.",3,1594063540,SOM 7157747,706,SOM31518,31518,"03 July 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Habar Jeclo-Reer Yoonis Sub-Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Habar Jeclo-Ahmed Farah Sub-Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,44,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Woqooyi Galbeed",Berbera,,Berbera,10.4396,45.0143,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 3 July 2020, an armed clash occurred between Reer Yoonis and Ahmed Farah sub clan of Habar-jeclo clan in Beeyo Macan village near Berbera town (Berbera, Woqooyi Galbeed). Two people were killed and six were injured. The clash was related to a land dispute and ongoing clan revenge.",2,1594671476,SOM 7153497,706,SOM31503,31503,"02 July 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Shelling/artillery/missile attack","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Kenya)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Kismaayo,,"Abdale Birole",-0.4906,42.1969,1,"Radio Dalsan",National,"On 2 July 2020, Al Shabaab militants conducted an attack with six mortar targeting the AMISOM KDF forward operation base at Abdale Birole village (Kismaayo, Lower Juba). Al Shabaab claimed to have killed seven KDF soldiers in the attack.",7,1594063539,SOM 7153247,706,SOM31507,31507,"02 July 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,Jalalaqsi,,Jalalaqsi,3.3834,45.5969,2,Caasimada,National,"On 2 July 2020, Govt forces conducted an operation against Al Shabaab militants in the vicinity of Jalalaqsi town (Jalalaqsi, Hiraan). The Govt forces clashed with Al Shabaab militants in a checkpoint collecting tax from vehicles in the area. Several people suspected to be supporters of Al Shabaab were arrested and the militants retreated from the area.",0,1594063538,SOM 7153252,706,SOM31504,31504,"02 July 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,"Bulo Burto",,"Bulo Burto",3.8519,45.5651,2,Caasimada,National,"On 2 July 2020, Govt forces (military) clashed with Al Shabaab militants during an operation near Bulo Burto town (Bulo Burto, Hiraan). After an exchange of heavy gunfire, Al Shabaab militants retreated from the area.",0,1594063538,SOM 7153329,706,SOM31506,31506,"02 July 2020",2020,1,"Strategic developments",Agreement,"Habar Gedir-Ayr Sub-Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Habar Gedir-Saleban Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,44,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Mudug,Galdogob,,Galdogob,7.012,47.06,1,Goobjoob,National,"On 2 July 2020, the reconciliation process between Ayr and Saleban sub clans of Habar Gedir clan was finalized in Galdogob town (Galdogob, Mudug). The sub clans gave 33,000 USD in compensation to each other over the loss of many people who were killed in clan clashes and also resolved disputed land.",0,1594063539,SOM 7153597,706,SOM31505,31505,"02 July 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Puntland Security Force",,1,"Civilians (Somalia)","Labour Group (Somalia)",7,17,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Mudug,Gaalkacyo,,"Gaalkacyo North",6.77,47.63,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 2 July 2020, a civilian person sustained slight injuries after a Puntland soldier opened fire on a mini-bus in Gaalkacyo North (Gaalkacyo, Mudug). The soldier tried to stop the bus at the checkpoint and fired after the driver failed to stop the vehicle.",0,1594063540,SOM 7153610,706,SOM31508,31508,"02 July 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Shelling/artillery/missile attack","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Balcad,,Mukudheere,2.433,45.467,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 2 July 2020, Al Shabaab militants launched four IDF from Mukudheere village targeting a Govt forces (military) checkpoint near Mukudheere village (Jowhar, Middle Shabelle). The Govt forces hindered Al Shabaab's activities in the area, collecting taxes on the vehicles passing in it. Some livestock were killed in the IDF attack.",0,1618500475,SOM 7153614,706,SOM31509,31509,"02 July 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bakool,Tayeeglow,,Tayeeglow,4.0182,44.5127,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 2 July 2020, Al Shabaab militants stoned to death a civilian man accused of soliciting the services of a prostitute in Tayeeglow town (Tayeeglow, Bakool). The militants also flogged the woman with whom this act was committed and the head of the village was removed from his duties and arrested.",1,1594063540,SOM 7153223,706,SOM31501,31501,"01 July 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Ethiopia (2018-)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,"Bulo Burto",,Halgan,4.2117,45.5625,1,"Al Furqaan",National,"On 1 July 2020, Al Shabaab militants attacked Ethiopia forces (Non-Amisom) base in Halgan village (Bulo Burto,Hiraan). After heavy exchanged of gunfire from both sides, Al Shabaab militants retreated from the area.",0,1594063538,SOM 7153496,706,SOM31500,31500,"01 July 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) National Intelligence and Security Agency",,1,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Special Forces",,1,11,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Galgaduud,Dhuusamarreeb,,Dhuusamarreeb,5.5376,46.3867,1,"Radio Dalsan",National,"On 1 July 2020, two groups of Govt forces (NISA forces) and Haramcad forces (Special Police) clashed in Dhuusamarreeb town (Dhuusamarreeb,Galgaduud). The fighting erupted after members of the two sides disputed on the arrest of a special police member after being found in possession of hard drugs, at a NISA checkpoint when they were conducting operations in the area. Five armed forces members and two civilians were injured.",0,1594063539,SOM 7153499,706,SOM31499,31499,"01 July 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Baydhaba,,Baidoa,3.1172,43.6469,1,"Radio Kulmiye",National,"On 1 July 2020, two armed Al Shabaab militants shot and killed the chairman of people living with disabilities in his house in Baidoa town (Baydhaba,Bay). The victim was the chairman the group, Al Shabaab accused him of being a member CID officer in Baidoa town.",1,1594063539,SOM 7157121,706,SOM31498,31498,"01 July 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Kenya)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Kismaayo,,"Abdale Birole",-0.4906,42.1969,1,Caasimada,National,"On 1 July 2020, Al Shabaab militants conducted probing attack using mortar at AMISOM KDF forward operation base at Abdale Birole village (Kismaayo,Lower Juba). Al Shabaab claimed to have killed four KDF soldiers in the attack, AMISOM KDF responded with heavy weapons to the attakers side.",4,1594671459,SOM 7153612,706,SOM31502,31502,"01 July 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Qoryooley,,"Kabtab Laas",1.7748,44.6022,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 1 July 2020, Al Shabaab militants attacked Govt security forces (military) defensive base in Kabtab Laas village (Qoryooley,Lower Shabelle). Both sides exchanged heavy gunfire and Al Shabaab militants retreated from the area.",0,1594063540,SOM 7749402,706,SOM31495,31495,"30 June 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Kenya)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Badhaadhe,,Koday,-1.0351,41.9748,1,"Somali Memo",National,"On 30 June 2020, Al Shabaab militants conducted an attack using mortars at AMISOM KDF forward operation base at Kudhaa village (Baraawe, Lower Juba). The AMISOM KDF forces responded with heavy weaponry and Al Shabaab militants retreated from the area.",0,1615915443,SOM 7153224,706,SOM31494,31494,"30 June 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,17,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Galgaduud,Dhuusamarreeb,,Dhuusamarreeb,5.5376,46.3867,1,"Al Furqaan",National,"On 30 June 2020, a police officer shot and killed a civilian youth in Dhuusamarreeb town (Dhuusamarreeb, Galgaduud). The motive of the shooting is unknown and the perpetrator escaped from the area.",1,1594063538,SOM 7153577,706,SOM31493,31493,"30 June 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Jowhar,,Buurane,2.9647,45.5124,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 30 June 2020, Al Shabaab militants activated an IED targeting an AMISOM vehicle fetching water to drain the landing zone of helicopter in Buurane village (Jowhar, Middle, Shabelle).",0,1594063540,SOM 7533024,706,SOM31496,31496,"30 June 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Wardhigley",2.0549,45.33,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 30 June 2020, an Al Shabaab RCIED targeted the Govt soldiers (Assumed military) on a foot patrol at the Ali-kamiin junction road neighbourhood in Mogadishu-Wardhigley district (Wardhigley, Banadir). The explosion injured one soldier and the soldiers reacted with gunfire. The perpetrators managed to escape.",0,1618500549,SOM 7521267,706,SOM31497,31497,"30 June 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Shelling/artillery/missile attack","Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Wardhigley",2.0549,45.33,1,Caasimada,National,"On 30 June 2020, at least two mortar rounds by Al Shabaab militants landed at the Mogadishu stadium neighbourhood in Mogadishu-Wardhigley district (Wardhigley, Banadir). One mortar shell impacted in the stadium and the other landed outside of the stadium at the time of attack, the president was inside of the stadium participating the opening ceremony of Stadium Mogadishu.",0,1618500552,SOM 7153492,706,SOM31490,31490,"29 June 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)","AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-)",1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Jowhar,,Mareerey,2.8854,45.5385,2,"Radio Dalsan",National,"On 29 June 2020, Govt forces and AMISOM forces conducted an operation and clashed with an Al Shabaab militant convoy in the vicinity of Mareerey village (Jowhar, Middle Shabelle). Al Shabaab militants escaped and Govt forces continued they operations.",0,1594063539,SOM 7153494,706,SOM31492,31492,"29 June 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)","AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-)",1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Balcad,,Mukudheere,2.433,45.467,1,"Radio Dalsan",National,"On 29 June 2020, Govt forces and AMISOM forces conducted an operation and clashed with Al Shabaab militants at a checkpoint in Mukudheere village (Jowhar, Middle Shabelle). After an exchange of gunfire from both sides, Al Shabaab militants retreated from the area. Govt forces arrested several people suspected to be Al Shabaab militants.",0,1618500564,SOM 7153251,706,SOM31488,31488,"29 June 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,"Belet Weyne",,"Belet Weyne",4.736,45.2043,1,Caasimada,National,"On 29 June 2020, Al Shabaab militants carried out a hit and run attack against a Govt forces (military) checkpoint in Indhafiiq neighbourhood of Hawlwadaag in Belet Weyne town (Belet Weyne, Hiraan). Both sides exchange heavy gunfire and Al Shabaab militants retreated from the area.",0,1594063538,SOM 7153574,706,SOM31491,31491,"29 June 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Qoryooley,,Mashalaay,1.7407,44.5986,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 29 June 2020, Al Shabaab militants attacked a Govt security forces (military) checkpoint at Mashalay village (Qoryooley, Lower Shabelle). Both sides exchanged heavy gunfire and Al Shabaab militants retreated from the area.",0,1594063540,SOM 7153581,706,SOM31489,31489,"29 June 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Baydhaba,,Daynuunay,3.0399,43.7969,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 29 June 2020, Al Shabaab militants ambushed a civilian vehicle carrying Govt forces (military) near Daynuunay village (Baydhaba, Bay). Al Shabaab militants and Govt soldiers engaged in a brief clash after which the vehicle managed to escape from the militants.",0,1594063540,SOM 7525691,706,SOM31484,31484,"28 June 2020",2020,1,Protests,"Peaceful protest","Protesters (Somalia)","Government of Somalia (2017-)",6,,,0,60,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Bondhere",2.0456,45.34,1,"Radio Dalsan",National,"On 28 June 2020, over hundreds of local youths, women and Govt officials staged a peaceful protest at Daljir Dahsoon village in Mogadishu-Bondhere district (Bondhere, Banadir), supporting the decisions of the parliament of giving 13 elective seat to Banadir region to represent in the Upper house. This protest was organized by the local authorities. [size=over hundreds]",0,1618500591,SOM 7153249,706,SOM31482,31482,"28 June 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Shelling/artillery/missile attack","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Djibouti)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,"Belet Weyne",,"Belet Weyne",4.736,45.2043,1,Caasimada,National,"On 28 June 2020, Al Shabaab militants targeted AMISOM (Djibouti) with six mortar shells in the Qrhasan neighbourhood of Hawlwadaag in Belet Weyne town (Belet Weyne, Hiraan). The mortars landed in an open ground north of AMISOM base and no damage of properties were reported.",0,1594063538,SOM 7529401,706,SOM31487,31487,"28 June 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Shelling/artillery/missile attack","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,,,0,10,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Wadajir",2.0462,45.3341,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 28 June 2020, Govt forces (assumed military) fired three IDF rounds which landed in the ocean near Aden Ade international airport in Mogadishu-Wadajir district (Wadajir, Banadir). This is where AU forces base is located.",0,1618500601,SOM 7153606,706,SOM31483,31483,"28 June 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Baraawe,,Embareeso,1.1808,44.0479,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 28 June 2020, Al Shabaab militants attacked Govt security forces base in Embarreeso village (Baraawe, Lower Shabelle). After heavy exchange of gunfire from both sides, Al Shabaab militants retreated from the area.",0,1594063540,SOM 7529932,706,SOM31485,31485,"28 June 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Mogadishu - Daynile",2.0581,45.3003,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 28 June 2020, two children were killed and two others injured by a UXO which exploded while they were playing with the ordnance at Aargada village in Mogadishu-Daynile district (Daynile, Banadir). The explosion occurred after the children found a grenade in a garbage bin and was reportedly trying to use a nail to open it.",2,1618500602,SOM 7528408,706,SOM31486,31486,"28 June 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Heliwa",2.0844,45.39,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 28 June 2020, unknown assailants threw a hand grenade at the Biya-Degeenka checkpoint neighbourhood in Mogadishu-Heliwa district (Heliwa, Banadir). Police at the checkpoint reacted with gunfire after the attack and the perpetrators escaped from the area.",0,1618500603,SOM 7136007,706,SOM31469,31469,"27 June 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Habar Gedir-Ayr Sub-Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Habar Gedir-Saleban Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,44,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Galgaduud,Dhuusamarreeb,,Dhuusamarreeb,5.5376,46.3867,2,"Radio Dalsan",National,"On 27 June 2020, armed militiamen from the Ayr and Saleban clans of Habar Gedir clashed at Qalanqale village near Dhuusamarreeb town (Dhuusamarreeb, Galgaduud). Six people were killed in the clash and twenty others injured. The clash was related to a land dispute and ongoing clan revenge.",6,1593456871,SOM 7135781,706,SOM31468,31468,"27 June 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Jubaland Security Force",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Afmadow,,Dhobley,0.4063,41.0124,2,"Al Furqaan",National,"On 27 June 2020, Al Shabaab militants attacked a Jubaland forces base in the vicinity of Dhobley town (Afmadow, Lower Juba). After an exchange of heavy weapons, Al Shabaab militants retreated from the area.",0,1593456870,SOM 7533656,706,SOM31481,31481,"27 June 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Yaqshid",2.0678,45.35,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 27 June 2020, an IED hidden by the roadside targeting Govt forces (assumed military) prematurely detonated in Arafat village neighborhood in Mogadishu-Yaqshid district (Yaqshid, Banadir). One civilian bystander was injured by the blast and the perpetrators managed to escape after explosion.",0,1618500621,SOM 7153500,706,SOM31478,31478,"27 June 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Warsangeli-Husen Sub-Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Warsangeli-Reer Garaad Sub-Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,44,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Sanaag,Laasqoray,,Cawsane,10.5828,48.8072,1,"Radio Kulmiye",National,"On 27 June 2020, an armed clash was reported between a Husen Sub-Clan militia and Reer Garaad Sub-Clan militia, both from the Warsengeli clan, in Cawsane village (Laasqoray, Sanaag). The motive of the clash is believed to be land disputes including pasturelands and water resources. At least six people were injured in the clan clash.",0,1594063539,SOM 7527791,706,SOM31480,31480,"27 June 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Mogadishu - Dharkenley",2.0095,45.25,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 27 June 2020, Al Shabaab militants armed with pistols shot and seriously injured a Govt soldier at Tabeelaha-Weydow village in Mogadishu-Dharkenley district (Dharkenley, Banadir). The perpetrators managed to escape.",0,1618500624,SOM 7213218,706,SOM31479,31479,"27 June 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Government regains territory","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Jubaland Security Force",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Afmadow,,"Jana Cabdalle",0.0288,42.2882,2,"Radio Dalsan",National,"On 27 June 2020, Jubaland forces and Danab conducted joint security operations against Al Shabaab militants stronghold of Jana Cabdalle town and nearby Helishid and Mayonde villages (Kismaayo,Lower Juba). After exchange of gunfire, Al Shabaab militants retreated from the area and Govt forces retook the villages.",0,1618500629,SOM 7153604,706,SOM31477,31477,"27 June 2020",2020,1,"Strategic developments",Agreement,"Dhulbahante-Reer Hagar Sub-Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Dhulbahante-Hayag Sub-Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,44,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Togdheer,Buuhoodle,,Buuhoodle,8.2516,46.3157,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 27 June 2020, the reconciliation process between two sub-clans Reer Hagar and Hayaag both belonging to the Dhulbahante main clan was finalized in Buuhoodle town (Buuhoodle,Togdheer). Twenty Clan elders from Hayaag and twenty others from Reer Hagar engineered the agreement and both parties committed themselves to abide by the peace agreement.",0,1594063540,SOM 7521253,706,SOM31470,31470,"27 June 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Karan",2.0652,45.39,1,Caasimada,National,"On 27 June 2020, Al Shabaab militants shot and killed two municipal police officers and injured another in Mogadishu-Karan district (Karan, Banadir). The police collecting taxes from trucks in the location and perpetrators managed to escape from the location.",2,1618500635,SOM 7136003,706,SOM31465,31465,"26 June 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Qoryooley,,Mubaarak,1.9167,44.7733,2,"Radio Dalsan",National,"On 26 June 2020, Al Shabaab militants attacked Govt forces (Danab and Gor Gor) in the vicinity of Mubaarak village (Afgooye, Lower Shabelle). Al Shabaab checkpoints were destroyed following the clash.",0,1593456871,SOM 7136005,706,SOM31467,31467,"26 June 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Tortoroow,2.2524,44.6905,2,"Radio Dalsan",National,"On 26 June 2020, security forces (Danab and Gor Gor) attacked an Al Shabaab checkpoint between Yuumbis, Buulo-bashiir and Tortoroow village (Afgooye, Lower Shabelle). After an exchange of heavy weapons, both sides retreated from the area.",0,1593456871,SOM 7136018,706,SOM31464,31464,"26 June 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Gedo,Baardheere,,Duqay,2.0284,41.4336,1,"Radio Kulmiye",National,"On 26 June 2020, Govt forces clashed with Al Shabaab militants during an operation in Duqay village (Baardheere, Gedo). Al Shabaab militants retreated from the area following the clash.",0,1593456871,SOM 7136019,706,SOM31466,31466,"26 June 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Jowhar,,Shaam,2.9868,45.5169,2,"Radio Kulmiye",National,"On 26 June 2020, Govt forces (Danab and Gor Gor) clashed with Al Shabaab militants during an operation near Shaam village (Jowhar, Middle Shabelle). Al Shabaab militants retreated from the area following the clash.",0,1593456871,SOM 7136020,706,SOM31463,31463,"26 June 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Juba",Saakow,,"Buur Gaduud",1.9161,42.2833,2,"Radio Kulmiye",National,"On 26 June 2020, Govt forces clashed with Al Shabaab militants in the vicinity of Buur Gaduud village (Saakow, Middle Juba). One Al Shabaab militant was killed and several others were injured.",1,1593456871,SOM 7153586,706,SOM31476,31476,"26 June 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Puntland Security Force",,1,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Puntland Security Force",,1,11,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Sanaag,Ceerigaabo,,Badhan,10.7134,48.3325,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 26 June 2020, two groups of Puntland security forces fought over control of Badhan airstrip in Badhan town (Laasqoray, Sanaag). The two sides exchanged heavy gunfire, one soldier was killed and traditional elders made efforts to persuade the warring parties observe an immediate ceasefire.",1,1618500664,SOM 7136011,706,SOM31462,31462,"25 June 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Habar Gedir-Ayr Sub-Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Habar Gedir-Saleban Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,44,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Galgaduud,Dhuusamarreeb,,Xananbuuro,5.4613,47.3107,1,"Radio Dalsan",National,"On 25 June 2020, armed militia men from the Ayr and Saleban sub-clans of Habar Gedir clashed at Xananbuuro village (Dhuusamarreeb, Galgaduud). Five people were killed, including a former Galmudug minister who was mediating between the militias. Clash was related to a land dispute and ongoing clan revenge.",5,1593456871,SOM 7136013,706,SOM31458,31458,"25 June 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Jowhar,,Mahadaay,2.9704,45.5347,1,"Radio Dalsan",National,"On 25 June 2020, an Al Shabaab RICIED targeted an AMISOM convoy travelling on the road between an AMISOM base and Mahadaay town (Jowhar, Middle Shabelle). The explosion missed the target.",0,1593456871,SOM 7136017,706,SOM31461,31461,"25 June 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)","Military Forces of Ethiopia (2018-)",1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Juba",Saakow,,Salagle,1.81,42.2899,2,"Radio Kulmiye",National,"On 25 June 2020, three Al Shabaab were killed including foreign senior trainer of the militant during a joint operation by Govt forces and allied forces (Ethiopia forces) between Sakow and Salagle town (Saakow, Middle Juba).",3,1593456871,SOM 7525658,706,SOM31459,31459,"25 June 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Mogadishu - Daynile",2.0581,45.3003,1,"Radio Dalsan",National,"On 25 June 2020, an Al Shabaab roadside IED targeted a police forces vehicle travelling on the road between Aargada Daynile and Afgooye, in the Haanta Dheer neighbourhood of Mogadishu-Daynile district (Daynile, Banadir).",0,1618500676,SOM 7135802,706,SOM31456,31456,"25 June 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,11,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,"Bulo Burto",,"Bulo Burto",3.8519,45.5651,1,Caasimada,National,"On 25 June 2020, bodyguards (police) of Buloburte district commissionaires exchanged fire with each other in downtown Bulo Burto town (Bulo Burto, Hiraan). Govt forces (military) intervened and order was restored.",0,1593456870,SOM 7135805,706,SOM31457,31457,"25 June 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Galgaduud,"Ceel Dheer",,Galcad,4.0226,46.618,1,Calamada,National,"On 25 June 2020, Al Shabaab militants amputated the right hand of two civilians in a public gathering at Galcad village (Ceel Dheer, Galgaduud). After an Al Shabaab court accused them of stealing money from shops in the town.",0,1593456870,SOM 7528892,706,SOM31460,31460,"25 June 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Civilians (Somalia)","Journalists (Somalia)",7,17,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Hodan,,"Mogadishu - Hodan",2.0333,45.35,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 25 June 2020, a male journalist was shot and injured by a Govt soldier (military) manning a security checkpoint in the Seybiano neighbourhood of Mogadishu-Hodan district (Hodan,Banadir). The victim was reportedly rushed to hospital for treatment.",0,1611019338,SOM 7136002,706,SOM31451,31451,"24 June 2020",2020,1,Protests,"Peaceful protest","Protesters (Somalia)","Taxi Drivers (Somalia)",6,,,0,60,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Galgaduud,Dhuusamarreeb,,Guri-Ceel,5.3083,45.8774,1,"Radio Dalsan",National,"On 24 June 2020, taxi drivers staged a peaceful protest against the local authorities over poor roads in Guri-Ceel town (Dhuusamarreeb, Galgaduud). The drivers stopped working and demanded the rehabilitation of the roads and vowed not to pay their taxes. [size= no report]",0,1593456871,SOM 7136004,706,SOM31450,31450,"24 June 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Jubaland Security Force",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Kismaayo,,Bar-Sanguun,-0.4876,42.1839,2,"Radio Dalsan",National,"On 24 June 2020, Jubaland forces and Danab conducted a security operation and clashed with Al Shabaab militants in the vicinity of Bar-Sanguun village (Kismaayo, Lower Juba). Two Al Shabaab militants were killed in the operation.",2,1593456871,SOM 7136006,706,SOM31452,31452,"24 June 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Jubaland Security Force",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Jamaame,,Jamaame,0.0692,42.7382,2,"Radio Dalsan",National,"On 24 June 2020, Jubaland forces and Danab conducted a security operation and clashed with Al Shabaab militants near Jamaame town (Jamaame, Lower Juba). Three Al Shabaab militants were killed in the operation.",3,1593456871,SOM 7135782,706,SOM31454,31454,"24 June 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Jowhar,,Mareerey,2.8854,45.5385,1,"Al Furqaan",National,"On 24 June 2020, Al Shabaab militants carried out an attack on a Govt security forces (military) base at Mareerey village (Jowhar, Middle Shabelle). Two people were killed in the clash.",2,1593456870,SOM 7136123,706,SOM31453,31453,"24 June 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Lafoole,2.0833,45.1667,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 24 June 2020, a suspected AS militant threw a hand grenade at a Govt security forces (Military) checkpoint in Lafoole village (Afgooye, Lower Shabelle). The soldiers manning the checkpoint reacted with gunfire. One civilian bystander was injured by the blast.",0,1593456871,SOM 7521252,706,SOM31455,31455,"24 June 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Civilians (Somalia)","Taxi Drivers (Somalia)",7,17,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Hodan,,"Mogadishu - Hodan",2.0333,45.35,1,Caasimada,National,"On 24 June 2020, a Govt soldier shot and killed a female passenger on a tuktuk in the milk factory village neighbourhood of Mogadishu-Hodan district (Hodan, Banadir). The soldier opened gunfire at the tuktuk after the driver refused to stop. The perpetrator managed to escape.",1,1611019291,SOM 7136009,706,SOM31449,31449,"23 June 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Xaawo-Cabdi,2.0905,45.1766,1,"Radio Dalsan",National,"On 23 June 2020, unknown gun men shot and killed a civilian youth in Hawo-Cabdi village (Afgooye, Lower Shabelle).",1,1593456871,SOM 7528475,706,SOM31446,31446,"23 June 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,17,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Mogadishu - Daynile",2.0581,45.3003,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 23 June 2020, suspected Govt soldiers shot and killed a civilian man in the Raadeerka village neighbourhood of Mogadishu-Daynile district (Daynile, Banadir). Soldiers opened fire after the man, who was deaf, failed to stop when instructed.",1,1618500736,SOM 7135779,706,SOM31443,31443,"23 June 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,"Buur Hakaba",,"Buulo Fulaay",2.1187,43.5202,1,"Al Furqaan",National,"On 23 June 2020, Al Shabaab militants executed two Govt soldiers at a public gathering in Buulo Fulaay village (Buur Hakaba, Bay). The victims were captured and detained by Al Shabaab several months ago after they arrived in Al Shabaab controlled areas claiming to have defected from Govt forces (Southwest State forces).",2,1593456870,SOM 7136096,706,SOM31445,31445,"23 June 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Ujeedeen Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,14,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,"Belet Weyne",,Jawil,4.9203,45.2226,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 23 June 2020, a delegation, led by the regional governor heading to Feer-Feer village were attacked by Ujejeen clan militias at Jawiil village (Belet Weyne, Hiraan). The delegation bodyguards (assumed military) exchanged small arms fire with the militia.",0,1593456871,SOM 7136097,706,SOM31441,31441,"23 June 2020",2020,1,"Strategic developments","Looting/property destruction","Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Afmadow,,"Bilis Qooqaani",0.2837,41.7141,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 23 June 2020, Al Shabaab militants hijacked three civilian vehicles between Afmadow and Bilis Qooqaani town (Afmadow, Lower Juba). Al Shabaab instructed all the passengers to drop down on the ground and the vehicles were taken to an unknown destination.",0,1593456871,SOM 7136100,706,SOM31444,31444,"23 June 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-)","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,Janaale,1.8,44.7,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 23 June 2020, a group of Al Shabaab militants carried out an attack against an AMISOM/Govt forces base at the entrance of Janaale town (Marka, Lower Shabelle). Al Shabaab claim to have killed several soldiers. Unknown number of fatalities coded as 3.",3,1593456871,SOM 7136132,706,SOM31448,31448,"23 June 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Xaawo-Cabdi,2.0905,45.1766,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 23 June 2020, Al Shabaab militants shot and killed a Govt security officer in the vicinity of Hawo-Cabdi village (Afgooye, Lower Shabelle). The perpetrators managed to escape and police attended the scene but no arrests were made.",1,1593456871,SOM 7136134,706,SOM31442,31442,"23 June 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Hawadle Clan Group (Somalia)",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,"Bulo Burto",,Booco,4.3302,45.3926,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 23 June 2020, Al Shabaab militants executed a Hawadle clan civilian in a public gathering at Booco village (Bulo Burto, Hiraan), after an Al Shabaab court sentenced him to a death penalty for practising witchcraft in their controlled area.",1,1593456871,SOM 7520239,706,SOM31447,31447,"23 June 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Wadajir",2.0462,45.3341,1,"Al Furqaan",National,"On 23 June 2020, a PBIED explosion occurred adjacent to the entrance gate of the Turkey-Somalia Military training compound in Mogadishu-Wadajir district (Wadajir, Banadir). A security guard tried to stop the perpetrator, shooting and injuring the bomber before the vest exploded, killing him and two other people.",3,1618500764,SOM 7136001,706,SOM31435,31435,"22 June 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,,,0,20,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Mudug,Xarardheere,,Camaara,5.1143,47.9303,1,"Radio Dalsan",National,"On 22 June 2020, an Al Shabaab RCIED detonated in Camaara village (Hobyo, Mudug). The IED was hidden at tea shop which regularly used by Govt soldiers.",0,1618500766,SOM 7136014,706,SOM31439,31439,"22 June 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Ethiopia)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,"Bulo Burto",,Halgan,4.2117,45.5625,1,"Radio Dalsan",National,"On 22 June 2020, Al Shabaab militants fired mortars at the AMISOM (Ethiopia) base in Halgan village (Bulo Burto, Hiraan). AMISOM responded to the shelling with heavy weapon fire.",0,1593456871,SOM 7136015,706,SOM31438,31438,"22 June 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,Gendershe,1.8342,44.9667,1,"Radio Kulmiye",National,"On 22 June 2020, Govt security forces (Gor-Gor and Danab military) attacked an Al Shabaab base in Gendershe town (Marka, Lower Shabelle). One Al Shabaab militant was killed in the attack. Govt forces retreated from the area following the clash.",1,1593456871,SOM 7136016,706,SOM31440,31440,"22 June 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,Jilib-Marca,1.7977,44.9076,1,"Radio Kulmiye",National,"On 22 June 2020, Govt security forces (Gor-Gor and Danab Military) attacked an Al Shabaab base in Jilib-Marca town (Marka, Lower Shabelle). One Al Shabaab militant was killed in the attack. Govt forces retreated from the area following the clash.",1,1593456871,SOM 7135803,706,SOM31434,31434,"22 June 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,"Bulo Burto",,"Bulo Burto",3.8519,45.5651,1,Caasimada,National,"On 22 June 2020, Al Shabaab militants detonated an IED at the Buloburto district airstrip in Bulo Burto town (Bulo Burto, Hiraan). Several people were injured and it destroyed the roof of the passenger waiting area.",0,1593456870,SOM 7136107,706,SOM31433,31433,"22 June 2020",2020,1,Protests,"Peaceful protest","Protesters (Somalia)",,6,,,0,60,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,"Belet Weyne",,"Belet Weyne",4.736,45.2043,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 22 June 2020, about 50 youths whose application to join the NISA training was turned down protested against the decision in Belet Weyne town (Belet Weyne, Hiraan). The local elders intervened and reconciled with the protesters. [size=about 50]",0,1593456871,SOM 7136113,706,SOM31437,31437,"22 June 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Puntland Police Force",,1,"Civilians (International)","Labour Group (International)",7,17,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Nugaal,Garoowe,,Garowe,8.4064,48.4819,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 22 June 2020, a foreign construction engineer was shot and killed during security operations conducted by the police targeting youth gangs operating in Garowe town (Garoowe, Nugaal). The deceased was taken to Arafat hospital.",1,1593456871,SOM 7136139,706,SOM31436,31436,"22 June 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Government regains territory","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,Dhanaane,1.8739,45.0276,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 22 June 2020, security forces (Danab) brigade took over control of Dhanaane village (Marka, Lower Shabelle). Five Al Shabaab militants were killed in an exchange of light gunfire and Al Shabaab militants retreated from the area.",5,1593456871,SOM 7136109,706,SOM31428,31428,"21 June 2020",2020,1,Riots,"Violent demonstration","Rioters (Somalia)",,5,,,0,50,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,"Belet Weyne",,"Belet Weyne",4.736,45.2043,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 21 June 2020, a group of demonstrators turned violent in the city and vandalised glass windows of shops, vehicles, burnt tires and blocked the main road of Belet Weyne town (Belet Weyne, Hiraan). The demonstration was linked to security forces personnel activities in the town. [size= no report]",0,1593456871,SOM 7136121,706,SOM31430,31430,"21 June 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Cumar Beerre",2.1989,45.0548,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 21 June 2020, Al Shabaab militants attacked a Govt security forces checkpoint at Cumar Beere village (Afgooye, Lower Shabelle). After exchange of gunfire, Al Shabaab militants retreated from the area.",0,1593456871,SOM 7213219,706,SOM31431,31431,"21 June 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,Janaale,1.8,44.7,2,"Radio Dalsan",National,"On 21 June 2020, Govt security forces attacked an Al Shabaab base at Dug-wariiri village in the vicinity of Janaale town (Marka, Lower Shabelle). Govt forces claim to have killed 29 militants including two senior members.",29,1600121128,SOM 7136163,706,SOM31432,31432,"21 June 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence",Grenade,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle","Wanla Weyn",,"Wanla Weyne",2.6195,44.8936,1,VOA,International,"On 21 June 2020, a Somali military officer's house was attacked with two suspected hand grenades in the Waberi village neighbourhood of Wanla Weyne town (Wanla Weyne, Lower Shabelle). Five civilians were killed in the attack. The identity of the attackers was not reported.",5,1593456871,SOM 7136164,706,SOM31427,31427,"21 June 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Mudug,Hobyo,,"Baad Weyne",5.3333,47.9,1,VOA,International,"On 21 June 2020, an Al Shabaab car bomb exploded at a military checkpoint near a police station in Baad Weyne village (Hobyo, Mudug). Three soldiers were killed and more than five people, including soldiers and civilians, were injured.",3,1593456871,SOM 7213222,706,SOM31429,31429,"21 June 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Leelkayse Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Majeerteen Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,44,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Mudug,Gaalkacyo,,Beyra,6.9544,47.3184,2,"Radio Dalsan",National,"On 21 June 2020, a Leelkayse clan militia clashed with a Majeerten clan militia in the Deeralay area near Beyra Village (Gaalkacyo, Mudug). One person was killed and three others injured in the clash. Clash was related to a water and land dispute.",1,1600121128,SOM 7265542,706,SOM31420,31420,"20 June 2020",2020,1,Protests,"Excessive force against protesters","Protesters (Somalia)",,6,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Puntland Police Force",,1,16,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bari,Bossaso,,Laag,11.037,49.188,1,VOA,International,"On 20 June 2020, local residents protested against the regional office and the office of Minister of Interior in Laag village (Bossaso, Bari) over recent appointments. The police shot at and beat protesters. One person was killed and several others injured. [size=at least several]",1,1603755492,SOM 7129870,706,SOM31419,31419,"20 June 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,Janaale,1.8,44.7,2,"Al Furqaan",National,"On 20 June 2020, Al Shabaab militants launched an attack against a Govt military convoy in the vicinity of Janaale town (Marka, Lower Shabelle). Al Shabaab militants displayed five bodies of Govt soldiers following the clash.",5,1592852504,SOM 7525659,706,SOM31422,31422,"20 June 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Mogadishu - Dharkenley",2.0095,45.25,1,"Radio Dalsan",National,"On 20 June 2020, Al Shabaab militants shot and killed a senior Govt soldier in Mogadishu-Dharkenley district (Dharkenley, Banadir). The officer was monitoring other soldiers at checkpoints within the area. The perpetrators escaped with his gun.",1,1618500840,SOM 7210937,706,SOM31418,31418,"20 June 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Galgaduud,"Ceel Buur",,Galhareeri,4.5307,47.145,1,"Al Furqaan",National,"On 20 June 2020, Al Shabaab militants shot and killed a young man accused of spying for Govt soldiers in Galhareeri village (Ceel Buur, Galgaduud). He was killed in a public squre in the village.",1,1600121119,SOM 7521241,706,SOM31421,31421,"20 June 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Civilians (Somalia)","Taxi Drivers (Somalia)",7,17,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Mogadishu - Daynile",2.0581,45.3003,1,Caasimada,National,"On 20 June 2020, a Govt soldier shot and killed a civilian motor van driver in the Afgooye area of Mogadishu-Daynile district (Daynile, Banadir). The perpetrator escaped after the scene. The motive of the incident is unknown.",1,1618500880,SOM 7129872,706,SOM31417,31417,"19 June 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Ethiopia (2018-)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Gedo,Luuq,,Urkut,3.519,42.7703,2,"Al Furqaan",National,"On 19 June 2020, at least four Al Shabaab IEDs targeting an Ethiopian troop (Non-Amisom) convoy exploded near Urkur village (Luuq, Gedo). Al Shabaab claim that the explosion killed four soldiers and damaged a military vehicle.",4,1592852504,SOM 7129907,706,SOM31415,31415,"19 June 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)","AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Uganda)",1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,Janaale,1.8,44.7,1,Caasimada,National,"On 19 June 2020, Al Shabaab militants attacked a Govt forces/AMISOM (Uganda) base in Janaale town (Marka, Lower Shabelle).",0,1592852504,SOM 7130168,706,SOM31416,31416,"19 June 2020",2020,1,Protests,"Peaceful protest","Protesters (Somalia)",,6,,,0,60,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bari,Bossaso,,"Lanta Hawada",11.2771,49.1701,1,"Radio Dalsan",National,"On 19 June 2020, around hundreds of residents protested new changes by local authorities in Bosaso town, by block the main roads in Lanta Hawada village (Bossaso, Bari). The protest was prompted by local authories appointing new officers from one clan only. [size=around hundreds]",0,1592852505,SOM 7136095,706,SOM31426,31426,"19 June 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians","Abduction/forced disappearance","Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Civilians (Kenya); Labour Group (Somalia); Health Workers (Kenya)",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Afmadow,,Liboi,0.4099,41.0089,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 19 June 2020, Al Shabaab militants abducted two male civilians, one confirmed to be a foreign national doctor (Kenyan) and the other a civilian businessman, near Liboi town (Afmadow, Lower Juba). The doctor and the businessman were going to Dhobley town. The exact motive behind the abduction remains unclear.",0,1593456871,SOM 7136130,706,SOM31425,31425,"19 June 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Military Forces of Ethiopia (2018-)",,8,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,78,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Gedo,Luuq,,Bashiiro,3.594,42.6514,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 19 June 2020, ENDF soldiers (Non-Amisom) opened fire and injured four civilians near Bashiiro village (Luuq,Gedo). The incident happened after the civilians ran away from the soldiers who were part of the ENDF convoy.",0,1593456871,SOM 7153591,706,SOM31475,31475,"19 June 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Labour Group (Somalia)",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,"Bulo Burto",,Yasooman,4.0558,45.7487,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 19 June 2020, Al Shabaab militants ambushed a civilian vehicle carrying mira/khat in Yasooman village (Bulo Burto, Hiraan). The driver and assistant driver survived the attack and no casualties were reported.",0,1594063540,SOM 7129871,706,SOM31413,31413,"18 June 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,"Bulo Burto",,"Musse Geel",4.2667,46.1333,1,"Al Furqaan",National,"On 18 June 2020, Al Shabaab militants shot and killed a Govt soldier in Musse Geel village (Bulo Burto, Hiraan). The officer was at checkponit when he was killed and the perpetrators escaped with the weapons of the victim.",1,1592852504,SOM 7129873,706,SOM31405,31405,"18 June 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Djibouti)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,"Belet Weyne",,"Belet Weyne",4.736,45.2043,1,"Al Furqaan",National,"On 18 June 2020, Al Shabaab militants attacked a AMISOM (Djibouti) troops forward operation base with several mortar rounds in Belet Weyne town (Belet Weyne, Hiraan). AMISOM forces responded with heavy weapons and after a brief exchange of gunfire, Al Shabaab militants retreated from the area.",0,1592852504,SOM 7129906,706,SOM31404,31404,"18 June 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Puntland Dervish Force",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bari,Iskushuban,,Af-Urur,10.07,50.18,2,Caasimada,National,"On 18 June 2020, an IED by Al Shabaab militants targeting a Puntland Daravish forces technical vehicle detonated near Af-Urur (Iskushuban, Bari). Al Shabaab claim to have killed three soldiers in the attack.",3,1592852504,SOM 7130169,706,SOM31406,31406,"18 June 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Jubaland Security Force",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Kismaayo,,"Buulo Gaduud",-0.074,42.5719,2,"Radio Dalsan",National,"On 18 June 2020, Jubaland security forces exchanged fire with about three Al Shabaab militants near the forward operation base between Yoontoy and Bula Gaduud village (Kismaayo, Lower Juba). Al Shabaab militants retreated, leaving behind IED components.",0,1592852505,SOM 7130175,706,SOM31414,31414,"18 June 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Macaswiley Militia",,3,23,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle","Wanla Weyn",,"Yaaq Biri Weyne",2.6295,44.6977,1,"Radio Kulmiye",National,"On 18 June 2020, Al Shabaab militants attacked Macaswiley militia-controlled areas in Yaaq Biri Weyne and Kaba Hereg villages (Wanla Weyn, Lower Shabelle). Al Shabaab militants abducted and later killed four people. Fatalities split between two events.",2,1592852505,SOM 7130177,706,SOM31408,31408,"18 June 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Macaswiley Militia",,3,23,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle","Wanla Weyn",,"Kaba Hereg",2.809,44.8181,1,"Radio Kulmiye",National,"On 18 June 2020, Al Shabaab militants attacked Macaswiley militia-controlled areas in Yaaq Biri Weyne and Kaba Hereg villages (Wanla Weyn, Lower Shabelle). Al Shabaab militants abducted and later killed four people. Fatalities split between two events.",2,1592852505,SOM 7525727,706,SOM31411,31411,"18 June 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Former Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Hodan,,"Mogadishu - Hodan",2.0333,45.35,1,"Radio Dalsan",National,"On 18 June 2020, a remote controlled IED targeted a former SNA deputy commander-in-chief in the Ex-Abdi-Kasim state house neighbourhood Taleh village in Mogadishu-Hodan district (Hodan, Banadir). The commander's vehicle passed the point before the IED exploded, the blast hit a tuk-tuk and three civilians were killed in the attack.",3,1611019305,SOM 7136110,706,SOM31424,31424,"18 June 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Habar Jeclo-Bicido Sub-Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Civilians (Somalia)","Aid Workers (Somalia)",7,47,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Sanaag,"Ceel Afweyn",,"Laas Doomaare",9.8142,46.7137,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 18 June 2020, an armed man from Habar-Jeclo Bicido sub-clan opened fire on a rented vehicle carrying an INGO team travelling through Laas Doomaare village (Ceel Afweyn, Sanaag). The attack is believed to be related to dissatisfaction over the distribution of aid services and beneficiary registration.",0,1593456871,SOM 7130234,706,SOM31407,31407,"18 June 2020",2020,1,"Strategic developments","Disrupted weapons use","Al Shabaab",,2,,,0,20,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bakool,"Rab Dhuure",,"Buur Dhuxunle",4.0552,43.2471,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 18 June 2020, an IED prematurely detonated during its preparation by Al Shabaab militants at Buur Dhuxunle village (Rab Dhuure, Bakool). One Al Shabaab bomb maker was confirmed dead in the explosion.",1,1592852505,SOM 7530111,706,SOM31410,31410,"18 June 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Heliwa",2.0844,45.39,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 18 June 2020, Al Shabaab militant shot and killed a Govt soldier at Suuqa-xolaha village in Mogadishu-Heliwa district (Heliwa, Banadir). The perpetrators escaped.",1,1618500947,SOM 7136136,706,SOM31423,31423,"18 June 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Habar Gedir-Ayr Sub-Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Habar Gedir-Ayr Sub-Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,44,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Galgaduud,Dhuusamarreeb,,Ilix,5.2423,46.1674,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 18 June 2020, two armed militias from the Ayr sub clan of Habargidir clan exchanged gunfire at Ilix village (Dhuusamarreb,Galgaduud). The incident was the result of a land dispute and the police forces arrested one perpetrator following the clash.",0,1593456871,SOM 7525779,706,SOM31409,31409,"18 June 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Mogadishu - Dharkenley",2.0095,45.25,1,"Radio Kulmiye",National,"On 18 June 2020, Banadir police conducted an operation and clashed with Al Shabaab militants at their house in Mogadishu-Dharkenley district (Dharkenley, Banadir). After exchange of gunfire from both side, a senior Al Shabaab militant was arrested.",0,1618500949,SOM 7521248,706,SOM31412,31412,"18 June 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Hodan,,"Mogadishu - Hodan",2.0333,45.35,1,Caasimada,National,"On 18 June 2020, Al Shabaab militants shot and killed a police officer at Bakara market junction in Mogadishu-Hodan district (Hodan, Banadir). The police was on duty at the junction and was shot by two Al Shabaab militants who escaped from the scene.",1,1611019291,SOM 7169512,706,SOM31601,31601,"18 June 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians","Abduction/forced disappearance","Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Afmadow,,Dhobley,0.4063,41.0124,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 18 June 2020, Al Shabaab militants raided a children's home and kidnapped several children in Dhobely town (Afmadow, Lower Juba). The militants struck in the wee hours of the morning when the children were asleep.",0,1595875997,SOM 7130230,706,SOM31403,31403,"17 June 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Government regains territory","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Galgaduud,"Ceel Buur",,Warxoolo,4.6333,46.1792,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 17 June 2020, Govt forces (military) carried out an operations against Al Shabaab and after heavy clash, the forces captured Warxoolo village (Ceel Buur, Galgaduud). Al Shabaab militants retreated from the village.",0,1592852505,SOM 7130235,706,SOM31400,31400,"17 June 2020",2020,1,Protests,"Peaceful protest","Protesters (Somalia)",,6,,,0,60,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Woqooyi Galbeed",Hargeysa,,Heedho,9.6154,44.017,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 17 June 2020, residents protested against the committee for the preparedness and response of coronavirus over the mishandling of dead bodies in Heedho village (Hargeysa, Woqooyi Galbeed). They reiterated that the committee should be held liable for the cremation and dumping of suspected coronavirus dead bodies in a dry river in the village. [size=no report]",0,1592852505,SOM 7578492,706,SOM31401,31401,"17 June 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,11,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Jowhar,,Jowhar,2.7797,45.5042,1,"Radio Kulmiye",National,"On 17 June 2020, police and military forces clashed in Jowhar town (Jowhar, Middle Shabelle). Three people were killed in the clash. The clash related to a land dispute between members of the groups.",3,1611613350,SOM 7530368,706,SOM31474,31474,"17 June 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Yaqshid",2.0678,45.35,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 17 June 2020, Al Shabaab militants hurled a hand-grenade at Govt police officers on foot patrol in the Arafat village neighborhood in Mogadishu-Yaqshid district (Yaqshid, Banadir). Police forces reacted with heavy gunfire and the perpetrators managed to escape.",0,1618500992,SOM 7130247,706,SOM31398,31398,"17 June 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Her-Aw-Hassan Sub-Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Civilians (Somalia)","Hawadle Ethnic Group (Somalia)",7,47,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,"Belet Weyne",,"Belet Weyne",4.736,45.2043,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 17 June 2020, Reer Aw Hassan clan militia shot and killed a father and his son from the Hawadle clan in Burukur village near Belet Weyne town (Belet Weyne, Hiraan). The motive behind the killing is related to clan retaliation.",2,1592852505,SOM 7712397,706,SOM31402,31402,"17 June 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)","Military Forces of the United States (2017-2021)",1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,"Buur Hakaba",,Leego,2.7144,44.509,2,Caasimada,National,"On 17 June 2020, an Al Shabaab IED targeting a Govt forces/US forces convoy exploded near Leego village (Buur Hakaba, Bay). One military vehicle was destroyed by the explosion.",0,1614039929,SOM 7799227,706,SOM31399,31399,"17 June 2020",2020,1,"Strategic developments","Disrupted weapons use","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,,,0,30,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Kismaayo,,Kismayo,-0.3603,42.5463,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 17 June 2020, an unidentified individual threw a hand grenade at a commercial restaurant near Sinnay Junction in Farjano village (Kismaayo, Lower Juba). The grenade failed to detonate and Jubaland forces (JISA) removed the hand grenade.",0,1617662604,SOM 7129908,706,SOM31393,31393,"16 June 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Civilians (Somalia)","Farmers (Somalia)",7,17,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,"Belet Weyne",,Feerfeer,5.0863,45.1581,2,Caasimada,National,"On 16 June 2020, Govt forces opened fire on farmers in Abaaleey village near Feerfeer town (Balet Weyne, Hiraan). Five civilians were killed and several others injured in the attack.",5,1592852504,SOM 7129912,706,SOM31391,31391,"16 June 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Gaaljecel Clan Group (Somalia)",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,"Bulo Burto",,"Buqda Caqable",4.0601,45.2577,1,Calamada,National,"On 16 June 2020, Al Shabaab militants executed a civilian man from the Gaajecel clan in a public gathering in Buqda Caqable village (Bulo Burto, Hiraan). An Al Shabaab court sentenced the man to death for murder.",1,1592852504,SOM 7278926,706,SOM31397,31397,"16 June 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Hawadle Clan Group (Somalia); Macawiisley Clan Militia (Somalia)",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,"Bulo Burto",,Moqokori,4.0625,46.1342,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 16 June 2020, Al Shabaab militants executed a man from the Hawadle clan in Moqokori Village (Bulo Burto, Hiraan). He was reportedly a member of the Macawiisley clan militia (assumed unarmed and 'off-duty'), who are known of their offensive operations against Al Shabaab militants.",1,1604354656,SOM 7130228,706,SOM31392,31392,"16 June 2020",2020,1,Protests,"Peaceful protest","Protesters (Somalia)",,6,,,0,60,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Sool,Caynabo,,Caynabo,8.9577,46.4111,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 16 June 2020, protestors took to the streets exhibiting their support for Somaliland president speech during the Somalia and Somaliland consultative summit in Caynabo town (Caynabo, Sool). The speech stated that Somalia and the international community should recognize Somaliland's sovereignty and Independence. [size= no report]",0,1592852505,SOM 7130236,706,SOM31395,31395,"16 June 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Government regains territory","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,"Belet Weyne",,Luuqjelow,4.5658,45.2247,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 16 June 2020, Govt forces (Military) carried out an operation against an Al Shabaab militant stronghold in Luuqjelow village (Belet Weyne, Hiraan). After an exchange of gunfire, Al Shabaab militants retreated from the village and Govt forces released two detainees.",0,1592852505,SOM 7130242,706,SOM31390,31390,"16 June 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Her-Aw-Hassan Sub-Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Hawadle Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,44,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,"Belet Weyne",,"Belet Weyne",4.736,45.2043,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 16 June 2020, a Reer Aw Hassan clan militia clashed with members of a Hawadle clan militia and attacked their houses in the Darerta area of Mohamud Gacal village near Belet Weyne town (Belet Weyne, Hiraan). During the face-off, Reer Aw Hassan clan militia were forced to withdraw from the combat zone.",0,1592852505,SOM 7130263,706,SOM31389,31389,"16 June 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Puntland Dervish Force",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bari,Iskushuban,,Af-Urur,10.07,50.18,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 16 June 2020, a RCIED was remotely detonated by Al Shabaab militants targeting a Puntland Daravish forces technical vehicle in Af-Urur (Iskushuban, Bari).",0,1592852506,SOM 7130269,706,SOM31394,31394,"16 June 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Lafoole,2.0833,45.1667,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 16 June 2020, suspected Al Shabaab militants launched a hit and run attack on Govt security forces (Military) based in Lafoole village (Afgooye, Lower Shabelle). After a heavy gunfire, Al Shabaab militants retreated from the area.",0,1592852506,SOM 7527877,706,SOM31396,31396,"16 June 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Civilians (Somalia)","Street Traders (Somalia)",7,17,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Hamar Jabjab",2.0276,45.33,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 16 June 2020, Govt security personnel (assume military) shot and killed a civilian who owned a small business on the side of the road near El-Gabta junction road in Mogadishu-Hamar Jabjab district (Hamar-Jabjab, Banadir). The assailant was detained and taken to the Hamar Jajab district police station.",1,1618501058,SOM 7130172,706,SOM31384,31384,"15 June 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Shelling/artillery/missile attack","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Djibouti)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,"Belet Weyne",,"Belet Weyne",4.736,45.2043,2,"Radio Dalsan",National,"On 15 June 2020, Al Shabaab militants fired six mortar shells targeting a AMISOM (Djibouti) base in the Qrhasan neighbourhood of Hawlwadaag village in Belet Weyne town (Belet Weyne, Hiraan). No casualties and damage of properties were reported.",0,1592852505,SOM 7525714,706,SOM31388,31388,"15 June 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Government of Somalia (2017-)",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Karan",2.0652,45.39,1,"Radio Dalsan",National,"On 15 June 2020, two Al Shabaab militants shot and killed a civilian man working for the Ministry of Finance who was shopping at Jamhuuriya village in Mogadishu-Karan district (Karan, Banadir). The district police attended to the scene, but no arrests was made.",1,1618501085,SOM 7130245,706,SOM31387,31387,"15 June 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Hawadle Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Civilians (Somalia)","Hawiye-Udeejeen Sub-Clan Group (Somalia)",7,47,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,"Belet Weyne",,Jawil,4.9203,45.2226,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 15 June 2020, Hawadle clan militia shot and killed a civilian man from the Ujeedeen clan in the outskirts of Jawil village (Belet Weyne, Hiraan). The motive behind the killing was related to clan retaliation and the perpetrator was arrested by the police.",1,1592852505,SOM 7130257,706,SOM31386,31386,"15 June 2020",2020,1,Protests,"Peaceful protest","Protesters (Somalia)",,6,,,0,60,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Togdheer,Buuhoodle,,Buuhoodle,8.2516,46.3157,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 15 June 2020, a peaceful protest took place in Buuhoodle town (Buuhoodle, Togdheer). The demonstrators were complaining that they were not represented nor included in the Somalia and Somaliland consultative summit in Djibouti. [size=no report]",0,1592852505,SOM 7130276,706,SOM31385,31385,"15 June 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Makane Clan Group (Somalia)",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,"Belet Weyne",,"Belet Weyne",4.736,45.2043,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 15 June 2020, Al Shabaab militants shot and killed two civilian men hailing from Makane clan in Warahuubo village near Belet Weyne town (Belet Weyne, Hiraan). Both men were chewing mira/khad in the outskirts of the village which Al Shabaab militants have already prohibited in the areas under their control.",2,1592852506,SOM 7129793,706,SOM31383,31383,"15 June 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-)","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Balcad,,Balcad,2.39,45.3833,2,"Calamada; Caasimada",National,"On 15 June 2020, Al Shabaab militants launched a mortar attack on AMISOM/SNAF checkpoints in Haawo-Taako village on the outskirt of Balcad town (Balcad, Middle Shabelle). The clash was initiated with mortar rounds launched by Al Shabaab militants and AMISOM and SNA reacted with heavy gunfire. Al Shabaab claim to have killed one soldier, though this could not be confirmed.",1,1592852504,SOM 7521284,706,SOM31382,31382,"14 June 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Mogadishu - Daynile",2.0581,45.3003,1,Calamada,National,"On 14 June 2020, Al Shabaab militants ambushed and killed two Govt security personnel riding on a motorbike in the vicinity of Tabeelaha-Weydow village in Mogadishu-Daynile district (Daynile, Banadir). The perpetrators confiscated a AK47 gun owned by one of the victims and managed to escape.",2,1618501112,SOM 7130174,706,SOM31380,31380,"14 June 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Kenya)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Badhaadhe,,Kolbiyow,-1.1369,41.2174,1,"Radio Kulmiye",National,"On 14 June 2020, Al Shabaab militants attacked a Kenya defense forces (AMISOM) base in Kolbiyow village (Badhaadhe, Lower Juba). After an exchange of heavy gunfire, Al Shabaab militants retreated from the area.",0,1592852505,SOM 7130240,706,SOM31375,31375,"14 June 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Burundi)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Balcad,,Balcad,2.39,45.3833,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 14 June 2020, Al Shabaab militants launched an attack with mortar bombs targeting the AMISOM/BNDF forward operation base of Balcad town (Balcad, Middle Shabelle). The AMISOM soldiers responded. No bombs fell inside the base and no damage was recorded, Al Shabaab militants retreated from the area.",0,1592852505,SOM 7130254,706,SOM31378,31378,"14 June 2020",2020,1,"Strategic developments","Looting/property destruction","Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Buulallow,2.2193,45.0972,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 14 June 2020, a suspected Al Shabaab militants ambushed a public minibus carrying passengers from Afgooye district travelling to Wanlaweyne district at the Buulallow village (Afgooye, Lower Shabelle). The militants robbed the passenger's money and valuable items.",0,1592852505,SOM 7130264,706,SOM31381,31381,"14 June 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Ethiopia (2018-)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Gedo,Luuq,,Kurteele,3.4114,42.9338,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 14 June 2020, Al Shabaab militants ambushed an ENDF (Non-Amisom) convoy between Yurkud and Kurteele villages (Luuq, Gedo). After exchange of gunfire, Al Shabaab militants retreated from the area.",0,1592852506,SOM 7130271,706,SOM31377,31377,"14 June 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,"Bulo Mareer",1.6298,44.5196,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 14 June 2020, Al Shabaab militants attacked Govt forces (Military) at the main entrance checkpoint in Bulo Mareer town (Marka, Lower Shabelle). The two sides exchanged gunfire and Al Shabaab militants retreated from the area.",0,1592852506,SOM 7130275,706,SOM31376,31376,"14 June 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,11,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Gedo,"Belet Xaawo",,"Belet Xaawo",3.7807,41.8943,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 14 June 2020, two groups of Govt soldiers engaged in an armed confrontation at the khat/mira market in Belet Xaawo town (Belet Xaawo, Gedo). One SNA soldier was killed and two civilians were injured in the incident. The reasons behind the intra-SNA shoot out are unknown.",1,1592852506,SOM 7130278,706,SOM31379,31379,"14 June 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)","Aid Workers (Somalia)",7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Sanaag,Ceerigaabo,,Ceerigaabo,10.6218,47.3681,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 14 June 2020, unknown gunmen shot and killed the driver and hijacked a rented vehicle of an INGO in the vicinity of Bilcil and Awr-bogays villages near Ceerigaabo town (Ceerigaabo, Sanaag). The incident happened when the INGO staff had just finished a registration process in Bilcil village and were heading towards Awr-bogays village.",1,1592852506,SOM 7126786,706,SOM31362,31362,"13 June 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle","Adan Yabaal",,Run-nirgod,3.5595,46.7753,1,Calamada,National,"On 13 June 2020, Al shabaab militants shot and killed two civilians in a public centre at Run-nirgod village (Adan Yabaal, Middle Shabelle). The victims were off-duty soldiers.",2,1592254856,SOM 7126792,706,SOM31359,31359,"13 June 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Ethiopia)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Baydhaba,,Bardaale,3.3516,44.1223,2,Calamada,Subnational,"On 13 June 2020, two Al shabaab IEDs targeted an AMISOM convoy (Ethiopia) near Bardaale town (Buur Hakaba, Bay). Al shabaab militants claimed that the explosion destroyed one military vehicle.",0,1618501150,SOM 7127055,706,SOM31361,31361,"13 June 2020",2020,1,Protests,"Protest with intervention","Protesters (Somalia)","Muslim Group (Somalia)",6,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,16,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Galgaduud,Dhuusamarreeb,,Guri-Ceel,5.3083,45.8774,1,"Radio Dalsan",National,"On 13 June 2020, local people including women, youths and mosque leader staged a protest for opening a mosque which was closed for the spreading Al shabaab idealogies in Guri-Ceel town (Dhuusamarreeb, Galgaduud). Soldiers stopped the protest which was organized by local authorities and several protesters were arrested. [size=at least several]",0,1592254857,SOM 7521311,706,SOM31371,31371,"13 June 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Government of Somalia (2017-)",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Yaqshid",2.0678,45.35,1,Calamada,National,"On 13 June 2020, Al Shabaab militants shot and killed a Banadir high court official while he was driving at Towfiiq village in Mogadishu-Yaqshid district (Yaqshid, Banadir). The perpetrators stole the vehicle owned by victim and managed to escape.",1,1618501157,SOM 7530535,706,SOM31370,31370,"13 June 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-); Labour Group (Somalia)",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Mogadishu - Dharkenley",2.0095,45.25,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 13 June 2020, Al Shabaab militants shot and killed a Govt forces officer (assumed military & off-duty) who owned a small shop at Kaawo Godey village in Mogadishu-Dharkenley district (Dharkenley, Banadir). The perpetrators managed to escape, district police attended the scene, but no arrests were made.",1,1618501159,SOM 7129910,706,SOM31373,31373,"13 June 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Saabid,2.1311,45.0377,1,Calamada,National,"On 13 June 2020, a group of Al Shabaab militants attacked Govt security forces (Military) at Sabiid village (Afgooye, Lower Shabelle). After an exchange of gunfire, Al Shabaab militants retreated from the area.",0,1592852504,SOM 7127141,706,SOM31360,31360,"13 June 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Al Shabaab",,2,22,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Jowhar,,Fiidow,3.1761,45.4681,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 13 June 2020, two rival groups of Al shabaab militants from Nagey village and Fiidow village (Jowhar, Middle Shabelle) exchanged heavy gunfire resulting in an unknown number of fatalities. Unknown number of fatalities coded as 3.",3,1592254857,SOM 7130226,706,SOM31365,31365,"13 June 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Balcad,,Balcad,2.39,45.3833,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 13 June 2020, Al Shabaab militants attacked Govt security forces (military) at the main entrance to the ANA checkpoint neighbourhood in Balcad town (Balcad, Middle Shabelle). After an exchange of gunfire, Al Shabaab militants retreated from the area.",0,1592852505,SOM 7130233,706,SOM31366,31366,"13 June 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,11,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,"Buur Hakaba",,"Buur Xakaba",2.8049,44.0821,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 13 June 2020, Govt security forces (military) clashed with fellow soldiers in Buur Xakaba town (Buur Hakaba, Bay).",0,1592852505,SOM 7130244,706,SOM31367,31367,"13 June 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians","Abduction/forced disappearance","Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Afmadow,,Dhobley,0.4063,41.0124,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 13 June 2020, suspected Al Shabaab militants hijacked a civilian vehicle with its driver at Deglame Village near Dhobley town (Afmadow, Lower Juba).",0,1592852505,SOM 7130252,706,SOM31372,31372,"13 June 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Ethiopia (2018-)","Civilians (Somalia)",8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Gedo,Garbahaarey,,Qasah-Oomane,3.2114,43.0228,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 13 June 2020, an IED by Al Shabaab militants targeting ENDF forces (Non-AMISOM) exploded ,killing two civilians near Qasah-Oomane village (Garbahaarey, Gedo). The two civilians were passing through the area when the explosion occurred, ENDF forces conducted movement in area.",2,1592852505,SOM 7130259,706,SOM31368,31368,"13 June 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Jubaland Security Force",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Afmadow,,Dhobley,0.4063,41.0124,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 13 June 2020, Jubaland security forces conducted a security operation against suspected Al Shabaab militant hideouts in a grazing area near Dhobley town (Afmadow, Lower Juba). The body of one Al Shabaab militants was found dead following the incident.",1,1592852505,SOM 7130267,706,SOM31374,31374,"13 June 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Gaaljecel Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Shanta Caleemo Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,44,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle","Wanla Weyn",,"Yaaq Biri Weyne",2.6295,44.6977,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 13 June 2020, clan militia from Shanta-Caleemod clan was also involved in the armed clash with Gaaljecel clan militia at the Yaaq Biri Weyne village (Wanla Weyn, Lower Shabelle). Seven militiamen from both groups were killed, while five others were injured. A Shanta-Caleemod elder was also reportedly killed. The motive for the clash is reportedly based on clan retaliation.",8,1592852506,SOM 7130274,706,SOM31369,31369,"13 June 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,17,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Diinsoor,,Diinsoor,2.4074,42.9766,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 13 June 2020, a child received a stray bullet injury when police (Southwest State Special Police Forces) opened fire on a young man who attempted to escape after he was taken from the police station for medical treatment in Diinsoor town (Diinsoor, Bay).",0,1592852506,SOM 7126783,706,SOM31358,31358,"13 June 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Balcad,,Balcad,2.39,45.3833,2,Caasimada,National,"On 13 June 2020, Al shabaab militants attacked a Govt security forces (military) checkpoint near Balcad town (Balcad, Middle Shabelle). After an exchange of heavy gunfire, one Govt soldier was killed and two others injured. Al shabaab militants retreated from the area.",1,1592254856,SOM 7127061,706,SOM31355,31355,"12 June 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Jubaland Security Force",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Afmadow,,Dhobley,0.4063,41.0124,2,"Radio Kulmiye",National,"On 12 June 2020, Al shabaab militants ambushed Jubaland security forces near Dhobley town (Afmadow, Lower Juba). Four Jubaland soldier were killed.",4,1592254857,SOM 7532053,706,SOM31357,31357,"12 June 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Wardhigley",2.0549,45.33,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 12 June 2020, a suspected Al shabaab militants threw a hand grenade at soldiers (assume military) on foot patrol in the Hamarjadid village neighbourhood of Mogadishu-Wardhigley district (Wardhigley, Banadir). The device missed its target and hit a civilian house wall. Soldiers reacted with gunfire to suspected directions after blast.",0,1618501212,SOM 7214143,706,SOM31364,31364,"12 June 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Baydhaba,,Sarmaan-Dheer,3.2833,43.3666,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 12 June 2020, Govt security forces attacked Al Shabaab militants near Sarmaan-Dheer village (Baydhaba, Bay). After heavy exchange of gunfire from both sides, Al Shabaab militants retreated from the area.",0,1600121131,SOM 7130225,706,SOM31363,31363,"12 June 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Ethiopia (2018-)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Baydhaba,,Bardaale,3.3516,44.1223,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 12 June 2020, Al Shabaab militants detonated multiple RCIEDs targeting an ENDF (non-Amisom) convoy near Barbaar-Ees village on the road between Bardaale and Luuq (Buur Hakaba, Bay).",0,1618501223,SOM 7127156,706,SOM31356,31356,"12 June 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Qoryooley,,Mashalaay,1.7407,44.5986,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 12 June 2020, Al shabaab militants attacked a Govt security forces (military) checkpoint at Mashalay village (Qoryooley, Lower Shabelle). After a heavy exchange, Al shabaab militants retreated from the area.",0,1592254858,SOM 7126787,706,SOM31353,31353,"11 June 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Kenya)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Badhaadhe,,Hosingow,-0.1734,41.2695,1,Calamada,National,"On 11 June 2020, Al shabaab militants launched an attack against the AMISOM-KDF troops base in Hosingow village (Kismaayo, Lower Juba). After a heavy exchange of gunfire, Al shabaab militants retreated from the area.",0,1618501241,SOM 7126790,706,SOM31350,31350,"11 June 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,Danow,1.7317,44.6253,1,Calamada,National,"On 11 June 2020, Al shabaab militants attacked Govt military forces based at Danow village (Marka, Lower Shabelle). Both sides exchange heavy gunfire and Al shabaab militants retreated from the area.",0,1592254856,SOM 7126791,706,SOM31352,31352,"11 June 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Baraawe,,Embareeso,1.1808,44.0479,1,Calamada,National,"On 11 June 2020, Al shabaab militants launched a hit and run attack on Govt security troops (military) based at Embareeso neighbourhood (Baraawe, Lower Shabelle). The clash was initiated with RPG and heavy machine guns and Al shabaab militants retreated from the area.",0,1592254856,SOM 7127060,706,SOM31351,31351,"11 June 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians","Abduction/forced disappearance","Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Galgaduud,Cabudwaaq,,Dhuumoodle,6.1828,46.5528,2,"Radio Kulmiye",National,"On 11 June 2020, Al shabaab militants abducted 21 people from Caliweed, Cara Gaduudle village in the Dhuumoodle area, as well as Qalanqal village (Cadaado, Galgaduud). Al shabaab claim that this people refuse to obey the orders of the militants.",0,1618501242,SOM 7127062,706,SOM31354,31354,"11 June 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians","Abduction/forced disappearance","Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Mudug,Gaalkacyo,,Qalanqal,6.6382,47.514,2,"Radio Kulmiye",National,"On 11 June 2020, Al shabaab militants abducted 21 people from Caliweed, Cara Gaduudle village in the Dhuumoodle area, as well as Qalanqal village (Gaalkacyo, Mudug). Al shabaab claim that the people refuse to obey the orders of the militants.",0,1592254857,SOM 7127170,706,SOM31348,31348,"11 June 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Habar Jeclo-Ahmed Abokor Sub-Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Habar Jeclo-Baho Sub-Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,44,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Togdheer,Buuhoodle,,Buuhoodle,8.2516,46.3157,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 11 June 2020, armed militiamen killed one person and wounded another during a clash between two Habar Jeclo clan militias in Gocondhale village near Buuhoodle town (Buuhoodle, Togdheer).",1,1592254858,SOM 7127173,706,SOM31346,31346,"11 June 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence",Grenade,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,"Belet Weyne",,"Belet Weyne",4.736,45.2043,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 11 June 2020, suspected Al shabaab militants threw a hand grenade targeting a Govt forces (military) forward operation base in the Indhafiiq neighborhood of Hawlwadaag Village in Belet Weyne (Belet Weyne, Hiraan).",0,1592254858,SOM 7127190,706,SOM31344,31344,"11 June 2020",2020,1,"Strategic developments",Agreement,"Habar Gedir-Saad Sub-Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Leelkayse Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,44,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Mudug,Gaalkacyo,,Bandiidley,6.4798,46.9454,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 11 June 2020, a peace conference which was held for Sa'ad and Leelkase clans was successfully finalized in Bandiidley village (Gaalkacyo, Mudug). Senators from SFG and ministers of Galmudug and Puntland administrations attended the closing of the conference.",0,1592254858,SOM 7127191,706,SOM31347,31347,"11 June 2020",2020,1,"Strategic developments","Looting/property destruction","Al Shabaab",,2,"Macawiisley Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,24,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,"Bulo Burto",,"Bulo Burto",3.8519,45.5651,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 11 June 2020, Al shabaab militants stole a herd of goats belonging to member of a Macawisley clan militia who recently joined government forces in Bardaha village near Bulo Burto town (Bulo Burto, Hiraan).",0,1592254858,SOM 7153576,706,SOM31473,31473,"11 June 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Baydhaba,,Danbalka,3.0451,43.7916,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 11 June 2020, Al Shabaab militants shot and killed a civilian man travelling on the road from Baidoa town in Danbalka village (Baydhaba,Bay). The victim was gunned down after refusing to pay zakat to Al Shabaab militants.",1,1594063540,SOM 7126752,706,SOM31343,31343,"11 June 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Afgooye,2.15,45.116,2,"Al Furqaan",National,"On 11 June 2020, Al shabaab militants targeted a Govt security convoy (military) with two RCIEDs near Afgooye village (Afgooye, Lower Shabelle). The explosions destroyed two fuel tankers belong to the military and killed two soldiers.",2,1592254856,SOM 7126753,706,SOM31349,31349,"11 June 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,Ceel-Jaale,1.6804,44.7227,1,"Al Furqaan",National,"On 11 June 2020, Al shabaab militants launched a hit and run attack on Govt security (military) troops based at Ceel-Jaale village (Marka, Lower Shabelle). After an exchange of heavy gunfire from both sides, Al shabaab militants retreated from the area.",0,1592254856,SOM 7126782,706,SOM31345,31345,"11 June 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Bariirre,2.0476,44.8975,1,Caasimada,National,"On 11 June 2020, Al shabaab militants launched a coordinated hit and run attack on Govt forces (military) troops based at Bariire town (Afgooye, Lower Shabelle). The clash was initiated with RPG and heavy machine guns and Al shabaab militants retreated from the area.",0,1592254856,SOM 7126784,706,SOM31339,31339,"10 June 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Jubaland Security Force",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Gedo,"Ceel Waaq",,"El Wak",2.7352,41.0177,1,Caasimada,National,"On 10 June 2020, Al shabaab militants attacked the Jubaland forces base in El Wak town (Ceel Waaq, Gedo). Three Jubaland soldiers were killed, five others injured in the attack and Al shabaab militants retreated from the area.",3,1592254856,SOM 7126789,706,SOM31342,31342,"10 June 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Warmahan,2.3963,45.0159,1,Calamada,National,"On 10 June 2020, Al shabaab militants attacked a Govt forces (Military) base in Warmahan village (Afgooye, Lower Shabelle). Two soldiers were killed in the attack. After an exchange of heavy gunfire, Al shabaab militants retreated from the area.",2,1592254856,SOM 7521288,706,SOM31341,31341,"10 June 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Mogadishu - Daynile",2.0581,45.3003,1,Calamada,National,"On 10 June 2020, two Al shabaab militants threw a hand grenade a Govt forces (military) on a foot patrol in Odeyween village in Mogadishu-Daynile district (Daynile, Banadir). The soldiers shot back at the attackers.",0,1618501277,SOM 7127134,706,SOM31340,31340,"10 June 2020",2020,1,"Strategic developments",Agreement,"Habar Gedir-Saad Sub-Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Government of Somalia (2017-) Galmudug Administration",,1,14,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Mudug,Gaalkacyo,,Gaalkacyo,6.7697,47.4308,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 10 June 2020, clan elders from a Saad clan militia handed over 230 militia men and their weapons including 14 battle wagons to Galmudug ministry of security in Gaalkacyo town (Gaalkacyo, Mudug). The officials indicated that the transferring of the clan militia to the state forces will continue.",0,1592254857,SOM 7126788,706,SOM31335,31335,"09 June 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Shelling/artillery/missile attack","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Burundi)","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Balcad,,Balcad,2.39,45.3833,2,Calamada,National,"On 9 June 2020, Al shabaab militants launched mortar attack on AMISOM/SNAF troops check points located in Haawo-Taako village in Balcad (Balcad, Middle Shabelle).",0,1592254856,SOM 7127063,706,SOM31336,31336,"09 June 2020",2020,1,Protests,"Peaceful protest","Protesters (Somalia)","Government of Somalia (2017-)",6,,,0,60,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,"Belet Weyne",,"Belet Weyne",4.736,45.2043,1,"Radio Kulmiye",National,"On 9 June 2020, the local administration organized a peaceful protest gathering in support of the FGS President's speech given at the Somali federal parliament in Belet Weyne town (Belet Weyne, Hiraan). [size=no report]",0,1592254857,SOM 7127135,706,SOM31338,31338,"09 June 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Qoryooley,,Qoryooley,1.7878,44.53,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 9 June 2020, Al shabaab militants attacked an SNA security checkpoint at the main bridge village neighbourhood in Qoryooley town (Qoryooley, Lower Shabelle). Both sides exchange heavy gunfire and Al shabaab militants retreated from the area.",0,1592254857,SOM 7127142,706,SOM31333,31333,"09 June 2020",2020,1,Protests,"Peaceful protest","Protesters (Somalia)",,6,,,0,60,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Sanaag,Ceerigaabo,,Badhan,10.7134,48.3325,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 9 June 2020, hundreds of Badhan (Laasqoray, Sanaag) residents took the streets to show their support for the Somalia federal government, the rally was peaceful and the protestors left the streets voluntarily. [size=hundreds]",0,1618501322,SOM 7135590,706,SOM31337,31337,"09 June 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Baydhaba,,Baidoa,3.1172,43.6469,1,"Radio Dalsan",National,"On 9 June 2020, Al shabaab militants shot and killed a Govt soldier in the vicinity of Bayhaw Hospital in Horseed neighbourhood of Baidoa (Baydhaba, Bay). The perpetrators took the rifle of the victim and managed to escape from the area.",1,1593456014,SOM 7127160,706,SOM31334,31334,"09 June 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Shelling/artillery/missile attack","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Balcad,,Balcad,2.39,45.3833,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 9 June 2020, Al shabaab militants launched eight mortar rounds towards the Govt forces (Military) forward operation base in Balcad town (Balcad, Middle Shabelle). One mortar fell inside the base and seven others outside causing no damage.",0,1592254858,SOM 7127054,706,SOM31323,31323,"08 June 2020",2020,1,Protests,"Protest with intervention","Protesters (Somalia)",,6,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Puntland Police Force",,1,16,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bari,Bossaso,,Bosaso,11.2842,49.1816,1,"Radio Dalsan",National,"On 8 June 2020, locals comprising of women, youths and elders in Bosaso town (Bossaso, Bari) staged a protestest supporting the President's last speech in parliament on elections matters. Puntland police dispersed the protesters. Two people were injured in the incident. [size=no report]",0,1592254857,SOM 7127057,706,SOM31325,31325,"08 June 2020",2020,1,Protests,"Peaceful protest","Protesters (Somalia)",,6,,,0,60,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Sool,Caynabo,,Caynabo,8.9577,46.4111,1,"Radio Dalsan",National,"On 8 June 2020, locals comprising of women, youths and elders in Caynabo town (Caynabo, Sool) staged a protestest supporting the President's last speech in parliament on elections matters. [size=no report]",0,1592254857,SOM 7577704,706,SOM31326,31326,"08 June 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Civilians (Somalia)","Taxi Drivers (Somalia)",7,17,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Ceelasha Biyaha",2.0823,45.2102,1,Goobjoob,National,"On 8 June 2020, a Govt soldier shot and injured a male tuktuk motorcycle driver at Ceelasha Biyaha village (Afgooye, Lower Shabelle). The district police attended to the scene, but no arrests were made. The perpetrator escaped from the scene. The motive is unknown.",0,1611613347,SOM 7127146,706,SOM31330,31330,"08 June 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Habar Gedir Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,47,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,"Bulo Burto",,Maxaas,4.3934,46.0882,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 8 June 2020, Habargidir clan militia ambushed a passenger vehicle, injuring the four occupants near Maxaas village (Bulo Burto, Hiraan). The motive for the ambush is unknown. Victims were treated at Maxaas district and Beledweyne hospital.",0,1592254857,SOM 7528820,706,SOM31331,31331,"08 June 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence",Grenade,"Islamic State (Somalia)",,2,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Hawl Wadaag",2.048,45.32,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 8 June 2020, Islamic state militants threw a hand grenade at two police officers on foot patrol at Bakaro junction road neighbourhood, hitting a civilian house in Mogadishu-Hawl Wadaag district (Hawl Wadaag, Banadir). No fatalities reported.",0,1618501358,SOM 7126912,706,SOM31324,31324,"08 June 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Military Forces of Ethiopia (2018-)",,8,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,78,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,"Buur Hakaba",,"Buulo Amiin",2.8297,44.1108,1,"Halgan Media",National,"On 8 June 2020, Ethiopian troops (NON-AMISOM) opened fire on civilians in the town of Buulo Amiin village (Buur Hakaba, Bay). A civilian suffered a gunshot wound to the leg.",0,1592254857,SOM 7127186,706,SOM31327,31327,"08 June 2020",2020,1,Protests,"Peaceful protest","Protesters (Somalia)",,6,,,0,60,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Gedo,Doolow,,Doolow,4.1642,42.0794,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 8 June 2020, the local administration organized a peaceful protest gathering in support of the FGS President's speech given at the Somali federal parliament in Doolow town (Doolow, Gedo). [size=no report]",0,1592254858,SOM 7524769,706,SOM31332,31332,"08 June 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,11,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Karan",2.0652,45.39,1,"Mogadishu Update","New media","On 8 June 2020, a heavy gunfire was reported between two units within Govt troops (military) in Mogadishu-Karan district (Karan, Banadir). No reason reported.",0,1618501363,SOM 7797694,706,SOM31328,31328,"08 June 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence",Grenade,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)","Labour Group (Somalia)",7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Kismaayo,,Kismayo,-0.3603,42.5463,1,Caasimada,National,"On 8 June 2020, an unidentified individual threw a hand grenade targeting tea shops in the vicinity of Golal Junction in Farjano village (Kismaayo, Lower Juba). One civilian was killed and ten others injured.",1,1617662601,SOM 7127019,706,SOM31329,31329,"08 June 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Shelling/artillery/missile attack","AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-)",,8,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,78,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,Janaale,1.8,44.7,2,"Mogadishu Update","New media","On 8 June 2020, AMISOM forces fired mortar shells at the outskirt of Janaale town (Marka, Lower Shabelle). Three civilians including a woman and her daughter were killed and several others injured in a mortar attack. AMISOM admitted the killing of the civilians.",3,1592254857,SOM 7521292,706,SOM31316,31316,"07 June 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Government of Somalia (2017-)",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Heliwa",2.0844,45.39,1,Calamada,National,"On 7 June 2020, Al shabaab militants shot and killed a Heliwa district administration staff member at a livestock market neighbourhood in Mogadishu-Heliwa district (Heliwa, Banadir). Security forces attended the place and conducted search operation, but no arrests were made and the perpetrators managed to escape after the incident.",1,1618501374,SOM 7127058,706,SOM31311,31311,"07 June 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Habar Gedir Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Hawadle Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,44,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,"Belet Weyne",,"Belet Weyne",4.736,45.2043,2,"Radio Kulmiye",National,"On 7 June 2020, an armed clash was reported between Habar Gedir clan and Hawadle clan militias in Ceyr-daye and Miira-jibaale village near Belet Weyne town (Belet Weyne, Hiraan). Two people were killed during the clash related to clan retaliation and a land dispute between the two clans.",2,1592254857,SOM 7127059,706,SOM31312,31312,"07 June 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,Janaale,1.8,44.7,2,"Radio Kulmiye",National,"On 7 June 2020, Govt forces conducted an operation and clashed with Al shabaab militants who were planting an IED on the road near Janaale town (Marka, Lower Shabelle). Govt forces claim to have killed 13 militants in the clash.",13,1592254857,SOM 7521316,706,SOM31320,31320,"07 June 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Wardhigley",2.0549,45.33,1,Calamada,National,"On 7 June 2020, two Al shabaab militants shot and killed a Govt security forces (military) soldier at the Arwo-Idko village in Mogadishu-Wardhigley district (Wardhigley, Banadir).",1,1618501375,SOM 7522863,706,SOM31319,31319,"07 June 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Civilians (Somalia)","Labour Group (Somalia)",7,17,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Hodan,,"Mogadishu - Hodan",2.0333,45.35,1,Goobjoob,National,"On 7 June 2020, a Govt soldier shot and killed a civilian in his car wash center near Tarabuunka Village neighbourhood in Mogadishu-Hodan district (Hodan, Banadir). The soldier ask a bribe from the man and he was killed when he refused it. The perpetrators managed to escape after the incident.",1,1611019296,SOM 7522865,706,SOM31317,31317,"07 June 2020",2020,1,Riots,"Violent demonstration","Rioters (Somalia)",,5,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,15,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Heliwa",2.0844,45.39,1,Goobjoob,National,"On 7 June 2020, hundreds of locals staged an election-related demonstration, with some demonstrators throwing stones at vehicles, motorbike, Tuk-Tuk that passed by Soqola village in Mogadishu-Heliwa district (Heliwa, Banadir). Police officers dispersed the demonstrators with shots in the air. [size=hundreds]",0,1618501378,SOM 7529808,706,SOM31315,31315,"07 June 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)","Unidentified Clan Group (Somalia)",1,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)","Unidentified Clan Group (Somalia)",1,11,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Mogadishu - Dharkenley",2.0095,45.25,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 7 June 2020, two Govt forces (assumed military), along clan lines, engaged in an exchange of gunfire at the Jazeera village neighborhood Mogadishu-Dharkenley district (Dharkenley, Banadir). The clashes occurred after one group tried to stop the construction of a new building by another group. Following the exchange of gunfire district officials intervened.",0,1618501383,SOM 7532903,706,SOM31318,31318,"07 June 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Hodan,,"Mogadishu - Hodan",2.0333,45.35,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 7 June 2020, Al shabaab militants shot and killed an identified young male at Tarabuunka Village neighbourhood in Mogadishu-Hodan district (Hodan, Banadir). The victim was coming out of his home heading to Mosque when he was killed, the police conducted search operation and arrested several persons in relation to the killing.",1,1611019350,SOM 7127161,706,SOM31310,31310,"07 June 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Civilians (Somalia)","Taxi Drivers (Somalia)",7,17,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,"Belet Weyne",,"Belet Weyne",4.736,45.2043,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 7 June 2020, a on-duty security guard (police) shot a rickshaw driver for parking his rickshaw at the no-parking bay opposite the police on the main road of Kooshin village in Balet Weyne town (Balet Weyne, Hiraan). The guard was immediately arrested and the victim was taken to hospital.",0,1592254858,SOM 7127167,706,SOM31322,31322,"07 June 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Hawadle Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Civilians (Somalia)","Habar Gedir Clan Group (Somalia)",7,47,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,"Belet Weyne",,"Qod Qod",5.0818,45.682,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 7 June 2020, Hawadle clan militia shot and killed two civilians (man and woman) hailing from Habargedir clan in Qod Qod village (Balet Weyne, Hiraan). The motive of behind the shoot-out was related to clan retaliation.",2,1592254858,SOM 7528844,706,SOM31314,31314,"07 June 2020",2020,1,"Strategic developments","Disrupted weapons use","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Mogadishu - Daynile",2.0581,45.3003,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 7 June 2020, Govt security force (military) arrested one Al shabaaab militant while attempting to plant a magnetic IED to a private vehicle owned by a civilian man at ex. control Afgoye neighbourhood in Mogadishu-Daynile district (Daynile, Banadir). The perpetrator was apprehended injured after the device detonated.",0,1618501389,SOM 7127188,706,SOM31321,31321,"07 June 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Habar Gedir Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Civilians (Somalia)","Hawadle Clan Group (Somalia)",7,47,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,"Belet Weyne",,"Qod Qod",5.0818,45.682,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 7 June 2020, Habargedir clan militia shot and killed one civilian man from Hawadle clan in Qod Qod village (Balet Weyne, Hiraan). The shooting was related to a clan retaliation and followed the earlier shooting of Habargedir civilians.",1,1592254858,SOM 7528135,706,SOM31313,31313,"07 June 2020",2020,1,"Strategic developments","Disrupted weapons use","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Bondhere",2.0456,45.34,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 7 June 2020, the Gov't security forces (assume military) thwarted a suicide attack while two Al shabaab militants were arrested with an IED which they planned to carry out attack on civilians in Mogadishu-Bondhere district (Bondhere, Banadir).",0,1618501401,SOM 7127137,706,SOM31307,31307,"06 June 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,17,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Gedo,"Belet Xaawo",,"Belet Xaawo",3.7807,41.8943,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 6 June 2020, a Govt soldier shot and killed a civilian in Belet Xaawa town (Balet Xaawo, Gedo). The circumstances surrounding the killing of the civilian is unclear yet. Local security forces reached the incident scene and arrested the perpetrator.",1,1592254857,SOM 7121762,706,SOM31305,31305,"06 June 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Militia (Muktar Robow)","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",3,"Al Shabaab",,2,23,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bakool,Xudur,,Abal,3.9435,43.9418,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 6 June 2020, Muktar Robow's militias, supported by Govt forces (Military), engaged in an armed clash with Al shabaab militants on the outskirts of Abal village (Xudur, Bakool). Both side exchange gunfire and Al shabaab militants retreated from the area.",0,1591646812,SOM 7127139,706,SOM31308,31308,"06 June 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,Janaale,1.8,44.7,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 6 June 2020, Al shabaab militants carried out a hit and run attack against Govt forces (military) defensive base located in the outskirts of Janaale town (Marka, Lower Shabelle). After heavy exchange of gunfire from both sides, Al shabaab militants retreated.",0,1592254857,SOM 7192987,706,SOM31306,31306,"06 June 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Militia (Muktar Robow)","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",3,"Al Shabaab",,2,23,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bakool,Xudur,,Abal,3.9435,43.9418,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 6 June 2020, Muktar Robow's militias, supported by Govt forces (Military), engaged in an armed clash with Al shabaab militants on the outskirts of Abal village (Xudur, Bakool). Both side exchange gunfire and 11 Al shabaab militants were killed in clash.",11,1599531860,SOM 7533493,706,SOM31309,31309,"06 June 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence",Grenade,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Yaqshid",2.0678,45.35,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 6 June 2020, Al shabaab militants threw a hand grenade at television ka village neighbourhood in Mogadishu-Yaqshid district (Yaqshid, Banadir). After the explosion the perpetrators managed to escape.",0,1618501436,SOM 7121365,706,SOM31303,31303,"06 June 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bakool,Xudur,,Baano,3.9963,43.9573,2,Calamada,National,"On 6 June 2020, Al shabaab militants ambushed Govt forces (military) which where reinforcing Muktar Roobow militias near Baano village (Xudur, Bakool). Both sides engaged in a brief exchange of small arms fire. Al shabaab retreated from the area and one militant killed in the attack.",1,1591646809,SOM 7121656,706,SOM31304,31304,"06 June 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Mudug,Gaalkacyo,,Gaalkacyo,6.7697,47.4308,1,"Radio Dalsan",National,"On 6 June 2020, Govt forces (military) clashed with two men armed with AK47 rifle while conducting an operation in Gaalkacyo town (Gaalkacyo, Mudug). After an exchange of gunfire, one man was shot and killed and the other was arrested.",1,1591646811,SOM 7121735,706,SOM31300,31300,"05 June 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Baydhaba,,Baidoa,3.1172,43.6469,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 5 June 2020, a Govt forces (military), during a security operation, engaged in an armed clash with Al shabaab near Borama village in Baidoa town (Baydhaba, Bay). The armed confrontation occurred at a house where several Al shabaab militants were present. After a brief exchange of small arms fire, the militants fled from the area and one Al shabaab militant was killed.",1,1591646811,SOM 7121766,706,SOM31302,31302,"05 June 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence",Grenade,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,"Belet Weyne",,"Hawo Tako",4.75,45.2,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 5 June 2020, suspected Al shabaab militants threw a hand grenade at Horseed Checkpoint in Hawa Tako village (Balet Weyne, Hiraan). One police officer was injured and succumbed to his injuries during surgery.",1,1591646812,SOM 7121362,706,SOM31301,31301,"05 June 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Ethiopia)","Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Baydhaba,,Kurtun,3.0337,43.2156,2,Calamada,Subnational,"On 5 June 2020, six Al shabaab IEDs exploded, targeting a AMISOM ENDF convoy that left Qansax-Dheere town heading to Bardaale town near Kurtun village (Baydhaba, Bay). Al shabaab claimed to have killed at least ten Amisom soldiers and one police officer (SWSPF) in the six explosions.",11,1591646809,SOM 7121749,706,SOM31296,31296,"04 June 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Rahanweyn Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Civilians (Somalia)","Gaaljecel Clan Group (Somalia)",7,47,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,"Belet Weyne",,"Belet Weyne",4.736,45.2043,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 4 June 2020, a Rahweyn armed militia shot and killed a civilian man from Gaaljecel clan in the outskirt of Al shabaab-controlled Caaga-Xoog village near Balet Weyne town (Balet Weyne, Hiraan). The killing likely occurred over inter-clan issues of hostility and retaliation.",1,1591646811,SOM 7121759,706,SOM31298,31298,"04 June 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,23,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Jowhar,,Nagey,3.1762,45.3849,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 4 June 2020, AS shot three men aboard a motorcycle at an Al shabaab checkpoint in Nagey village (Jowhar, Middle Shabelle). Two of the men died on the spot and the other escaped. In their luggage, the AS found an AK47 weapon, three loaded magazines and two grenades.",2,1591646812,SOM 7530106,706,SOM31295,31295,"04 June 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Civilians (Somalia)","Taxi Drivers (Somalia)",7,17,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Karan",2.0652,45.39,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 4 June 2020, a Govt soldier (military) shot and seriously injured a male tuktuk motorcycle driver at Fanoole village in Mogadishu-Karan district (Karan, Banadir). The motive for this shooting is due to a dispute over extortion money. Police attended the scene, but no arrest was reported.",0,1618501491,SOM 7121360,706,SOM31297,31297,"04 June 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Balcad,,Balcad,2.39,45.3833,1,Caasimada,National,"On 4 June 2020, Al shabaab militants attacked a Govt forces (Military) base in Balcad town (Balcad, Middle Shabelle). After heavy exchange of gunfire from both side, Al shabaab militants retreated from the area. Stray bullets injured two children.",0,1591646809,SOM 7533027,706,SOM31299,31299,"04 June 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Wardhigley",2.0549,45.33,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 4 June 2020, unknown gunmen shot and killed a police officer at Aden-Adde junction road neighbourhood in Mogadishu-Wardhigley district (Wardhigley, Banadir). The victim was checking the vehicle before he was killed.",1,1618501505,SOM 7121460,706,SOM31282,31282,"03 June 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Gedo,Garbahaarey,,Buurdhuubo,3.1685,42.4947,1,Goobjoob,National,"On 3 June 2020, Al shabaab militants attacked the house of the Buurdhuubo district commissioner in Buurdhuubo town (Garbahaarey, Gedo). The attacked was followed by heavy exchange of gunfire from security guards and the militants. One security guard was injured and Al shabaab militants retreated from the area.",0,1591646810,SOM 7527994,706,SOM31283,31283,"03 June 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence",Grenade,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Mogadishu - Daynile",2.0581,45.3003,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 3 June 2020, unknown perpetrators threw a hand grenade at police checkpoint near Isse Abdi village in Mogadishu-Daynile district (Daynile, Banadir). No casualties reported.",0,1618501517,SOM 7121771,706,SOM31281,31281,"03 June 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,Danow,1.7317,44.6253,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 3 June 2020, Al shabaab militants ambushed Govt soldiers (military) on foot patrol in Danow neighbourhood (Marka, Lower Shabelle). Both sides exchanged heavy gunfire and Al shabaab militants retreated from the area.",0,1591646812,SOM 7121739,706,SOM31277,31277,"02 June 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Jowhar,,Xaanshooley,2.8753,45.5542,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 2 June 2020, Al shabaab militants shot two govt soldiers, when they stopped the militants' vehicle while collecting tax in Xaashooley village (Jowhar, Middle Shabelle). One soldier was killed on the spot and the other was seriously injured.",1,1591646811,SOM 7121744,706,SOM31276,31276,"02 June 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Ethiopia)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,"Qansax Dheere",,"Qansax Dheere",2.8712,43.0043,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 2 June 2020, Al shabaab militants fired several mortar rounds into Qansax Dheere town (Qansax Dheere, Bay). AMISOM forces (Ethiopia) responded by firing heavy artillery rounds at the presumed location of the mortars.",0,1591646811,SOM 7121745,706,SOM31275,31275,"02 June 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Qoryooley,,"Kabtab Laas",1.7748,44.6022,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 2 June 2020, Al shabaab militants attacked a Govt defensive base (military) in Kabtab Laas settlement (Qoryooley, Lower Shabelle). The fighting was initiated with RPG and followed by both sides engaged in an exchange of heavy gunfire. Al shabaab retreated from the area.",0,1591646811,SOM 7121751,706,SOM31274,31274,"02 June 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Air/drone strike","AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Kenya)",,8,"Al Shabaab",,2,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Afmadow,,Tarri,0.7016,41.632,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 2 June 2020, a suspected Kenya warplane conducted airstrike targeting Al shabaab militants hideout in the vicinity of Tarri village (Afmadow, Lower Juba). It was further reported several mortar rounds were fired and impacted into the open space.",0,1591646812,SOM 7121754,706,SOM31278,31278,"02 June 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Air/drone strike","AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Kenya)",,8,"Al Shabaab",,2,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Afmadow,,Afmadow,0.5172,42.071,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 2 June 2020, an assumed Kenyan warplane conducted an airstrike targeting an Al shabaab militant base located within the grazing area of Afmadow town (Afmadow, Lower Juba).",0,1591646812,SOM 7121760,706,SOM31280,31280,"02 June 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Dhulbahante-Reer Hagar Sub-Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Dhulbahante-Hayag Sub-Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,44,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Togdheer,Buuhoodle,,Buuhoodle,8.2516,46.3157,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 2 June 2020, the Reer-Hagar and Hayaag both Dhulbahante sub-clans clashed in Buuhoodle town (Buuhoodle, Togdheer). Local elders intervened and temporarily managed to stop the fighting.",0,1591646812,SOM 7533287,706,SOM31279,31279,"02 June 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Yaqshid",2.0678,45.35,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 2 June 2020, suspected Al Shabaab militants threw a hand grenade at a police checkpoint near the Arafaat Hospital neighbourhood in Mogadishu-Yaqshid district (Yaqshid, Banadir). The police reacted with gunfire in the direction of the suspected source of the attack. The perpetrators managed to escape from the area.",0,1618501567,SOM 7525719,706,SOM31268,31268,"01 June 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,17,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Wardhigley",2.0549,45.33,1,"Radio Dalsan",National,"On 1 June 2020, a Govt soldier shot and killed an unarmed male civilian at the Sinay junction road neighborhood in Mogadishu-Wardhigley district (Wardhigley, Banadir). The victim refused to give some money to the perpetrator and managed to escape from the scene.",1,1618501579,SOM 7121761,706,SOM31270,31270,"01 June 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,Golweyn,1.6584,44.58,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 1 June 2020, Al shabaab militants launched a hit and run attack on Govt (SNA, Military) troops based in Golweyne village (Marka, Lower Shabelle). After brief exchange of gunfire, Al shabaab militants retreated from the area.",0,1591646812,SOM 7121769,706,SOM31269,31269,"01 June 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Dhulbahante-Hayag Sub-Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Civilians (Somalia)","Dhulbahante-Reer Hagar Sub-Clan Group (Somalia)",7,47,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Togdheer,Buuhoodle,,Buuhoodle,8.2516,46.3157,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 1 June 2020, a gunmen from Dhulbahante-Hayaag sub-clan shot and injured two men from Dhulbahante-Hagar sub-clan in the Gocondhaale area of Buuhoodle town (Buuhiidle, Togdheer).",0,1591646812,SOM 7121359,706,SOM31272,31272,"01 June 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Qoryooley,,"Doon Buraale",1.7276,44.4434,1,Caasimada,National,"On 1 June 2020, an Al shabaab Sharia court sentenced a male civilian to have his right hand amputated for robbery against a business shop in Doon Buraale village (Qoryooley, Banadir). The sentence was executed in front of villagers who gathered in the village field square.",0,1591646809,SOM 7121363,706,SOM31273,31273,"01 June 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Kenya)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Badhaadhe,,Hosingow,-0.1734,41.2695,2,Calamada,National,"On 1 June 2020, an AMISOM (Kenya) convoy assigned to fetch water was hit by the IED which was planted by Al shabaab near a borehole in the vicinity of Hosingow Village (Kismaayo, Lower Juba). Two kenyan soldiers were killed in the attack and one of the vehicles sustained extensive damage as result of the explosion.",2,1618501594,SOM 7121659,706,SOM31271,31271,"01 June 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Jubaland Security Force",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Afmadow,,Dhobley,0.4063,41.0124,1,"Radio Kulmiye",National,"On 1 June 2020, Al shabaab militants launched an attack at a Jubaland forces base in Dhobley town (Afmadow, Lower Juba). After a heavy exchange of gunfire from both sides, Al shabaab militants retreated.",0,1591646811,SOM 7121692,706,SOM31293,31293,"31 May 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,Busley,1.5702,44.4488,2,"Shabelle Media Network",Subnational,"On 31 May 2020, Govt forces conducted an operation and clashed with Al shabaab militants near Busley village (Marka, Lower Shabelle). After a heavy fight, Govt forces claimed to have killed eighteen militants and injured several others.",18,1591646811,SOM 7121743,706,SOM31294,31294,"31 May 2020",2020,1,Protests,"Peaceful protest","Protesters (Somalia)",,6,,,0,60,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Nugaal,Garoowe,,Garowe,8.4064,48.4819,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 31 May 2020, members of the local community peacefully protested against a political party (known as KAAH Party) that wanted to open a new office in Godob Jiiran area in Garowe town (Garoowe, Nugaal). Local authorities and elders intervened, and the office was subsequently opened without any incident. [size=no report]",0,1591646811,SOM 7121752,706,SOM31291,31291,"31 May 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians","Abduction/forced disappearance","Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,Jalalaqsi,,Jalalaqsi,3.3834,45.5969,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 31 May 2020, Al shabaab militants onboard a vehicle abducted three rural men when the militants travelled to Raqayda village near Jalalaqsi town (Jalalaqsi, Hiraan). The motive behind the abduction is unknown.",0,1591646812,SOM 7121768,706,SOM31290,31290,"31 May 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,Janaale,1.8,44.7,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 31 May 2020, a group of Al shabaab militants carried out an attack against a Govt forces (Military) base in the vicinity of Janaale town (Marka, Lower Shabelle). After an exchange of gunfire, Al shabaab militants retreated from the area.",0,1591646812,SOM 7529940,706,SOM31267,31267,"31 May 2020",2020,2,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Mogadishu - Daynile",2.0581,45.3003,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","Around 31 May 2020 (as reported), two dead bodies who had been apparently shot and killed were found at Macaane village neighbourhood in Mogadishu-Daynile district (Daynile, Banadir).",2,1618501618,SOM 7121655,706,SOM31292,31292,"31 May 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)","Civilians (Somalia)",1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Xaawo-Cabdi,2.0905,45.1766,2,"Radio Dalsan",National,"On 31 May 2020, an IED targeting a Govt security forces' convoy prematurely detonated and hit a commercial minibus between Lafoole and Xaawo-Cabdi village (Afgooye, Lower Shabelle). The minibus was carrying passengers from Afgoye heading to Mogadishu. The explosion killed nineteen civilian and injured three others.",19,1591646811,SOM 7121691,706,SOM31285,31285,"30 May 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Qoryooley,,"Madax Marodi",1.8301,44.4672,1,"Shabelle Media Network",Subnational,"On 30 May 2020, Al shabaab militants conducted a sharia court which sentenced to death and executed a man in public square in the centre of Madax Marodi village (Qoryooley, Lower Shabelle). The victim accused of being a sorcerer for the last five years.",1,1591646811,SOM 7521321,706,SOM31288,31288,"30 May 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Government of Somalia (2017-)",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Wadajir",2.0462,45.3341,1,Calamada,National,"On 30 May 2020, Al shabaab militants shot and killed a Govt staff member working with Upper House at Cinema Mogadishu-Wadajir district (Wadajir, Banadir). Govt soldiers conducted security search operations after the incident, but no arrests were made.",1,1618501625,SOM 7521328,706,SOM31287,31287,"30 May 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Mogadishu - Dharkenley",2.0095,45.25,1,Calamada,National,"On 30 May 2020, Al shabaab militants shot and killed a Govt security officer (Military) at Kawo-Godey village neighbourhood in Mogadishu-Dharkenley district (Dharkenley, Banadir). The shooting of the officer occurred as he came out of the teashop.",1,1618501626,SOM 7525699,706,SOM31286,31286,"30 May 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Mogadishu - Dharkenley",2.0095,45.25,1,"Radio Dalsan",National,"On 30 May 2020, Al shabaab militants shot and killed a civilian man and injured another person at Kawo-Godey village neighbourhood in Mogadishu-Dharkenley district (Dharkenley, Banadir). The militants escaped with phone of the victim.",1,1618501629,SOM 7531588,706,SOM31284,31284,"30 May 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Wadajir",2.0462,45.3341,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 30 May 2020, a suspected Al shabaab militants shot and killed a senior police officer (assumed off-duty) at Macalin Nur Village neighbourhood in Mogadishu-Wadajir district (Wadajir, Banadir). The victim was coming out of his home heading to Mosque when he was killed, police conducted search operation, and arrested several persons in relation to the killing.",1,1618501630,SOM 7530107,706,SOM31289,31289,"30 May 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Karan",2.0652,45.39,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 30 May 2020, unidentified attackers threw a hand grenade at Govt forces (assumed military) position in the Sanca junction road neighbourhood of Mogadishu-Karan district (Karan, Banadir). The state forces responded with gunfire after the explosion and the perpetrators managed to escape.",0,1618501635,SOM 7108242,706,SOM31265,31265,"30 May 2020",2020,1,Protests,"Peaceful protest","Protesters (Somalia)",,6,,,0,60,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Galgaduud,Cabudwaaq,,Balanbale,5.689,45.9693,1,"Shabelle Media Network",National,"On 30 May 2020, over a hundred residents staged a public protest in Balanbale village (Cabudwaaq, Galgaduud) against the Galmudug state president over resource allocation, from which the village had been left out. The protestors, including elders, demanded appropriate allocation of resources. [size=over a hundred]",0,1591052480,SOM 7713297,706,SOM31262,31262,"29 May 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Air/drone strike","Military Forces of the United States (2017-2021)",,8,"Al Shabaab",,2,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Juba",Bu'aale,,Duqiyo,1.1887,42.6381,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 29 May 2020, US aircraft conducted an airstrike targeting Al shabaab militants in the vicinity of Duqiyo village (Bu'aale, Middle Juba).",0,1614039933,SOM 7108183,706,SOM31260,31260,"29 May 2020",2020,1,Protests,"Peaceful protest","Protesters (Somalia)",,6,,,0,60,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Balcad,,Balcad,2.39,45.3833,1,"Radio Kulmiye",National,"On 29 May 2020, residents staged a public protest in Balcad town (Balcad, Middle Shabelle) against the killing of eight people in Gololey village. The protestors including elders demanded appropriate investigation and justice for the killing of the local youth. [size=no report]",0,1591052479,SOM 7108185,706,SOM31264,31264,"29 May 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Baydhaba,,Walaq,3.4952,43.2258,1,"Radio Kulmiye",National,"On 29 May 2020, Govt forces (military) clashed with Al shabaab militants in Walaq village (Baydhaba, Bay). After heavy exchange of gunfire, three militants were killed and two others injured.",3,1591052479,SOM 7107731,706,SOM31261,31261,"29 May 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Ethiopia (2018-)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Baydhaba,,"Buulo Gaduude-Dhunte",2.9955,43.1892,2,Caasimada,National,"On 29 May 2020, Al shabaab militants carried out a probing attack targeting an ENDF convoy (non-Amisom) near Buulo Gaduude-Dhunte village (Baydhaba, Bay). After a brief exchange of gun fire, Al shabaab fighters retreated and escaped from the area.",0,1591052477,SOM 7107735,706,SOM31263,31263,"29 May 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Jubaland Security Force",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Gedo,"Ceel Waaq",,"El Wak",2.7352,41.0177,1,Calamada,National,"On 29 May 2020, Al shabaab militants attacked a Govt forces (Jubaland security forces) base in El Wak town (Ceel Waaq, Gedo). After heavy exchange of gufire, two soldiers were killed and Al shabaab militants retreated from the area.",2,1591052477,SOM 7107737,706,SOM31259,31259,"29 May 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Baydhaba,,Baidoa,3.1172,43.6469,1,Calamada,Subnational,"On 29 May 2020, Al shabaab militants shot and killed a Govt soldier (Military) in Baidoa town (Baydhaba, Bay). The soldier was at a checkpoint when he was killed.",1,1591052477,SOM 7108413,706,SOM31251,31251,"28 May 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,"Belet Weyne",,"Ceel Gaal",4.8476,45.2398,1,VOA,International,"On 28 May 2020, unknown militants exchanged gunfire with security forces (military) escorting the Hirshabelle state president and other top official in Ceel Gaal village (Balet Weyne, Hiraan). The convoy was travelling towards Kalabeyr and Jawiil villages.",0,1591052481,SOM 7578491,706,SOM31252,31252,"28 May 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Habar Gedir Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Wacdaan Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,44,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Ceelasha Biyaha",2.0823,45.2102,1,"Radio Kulmiye",National,"On 28 May 2020, militias belong to the Habargidir clan and Wacdaan clan engaged in an exchange of heavy gunfire at Ceelasha Biyaha settlement (Afgooye, Lower Shabelle). Three people were killed, one of them was female.",3,1611613350,SOM 7108239,706,SOM31250,31250,"28 May 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Awdheegle,1.9833,44.8333,2,"Shabelle Media Network",Subnational,"On 28 May 2020, an RCIED by Al shabaab detonated targeting a Govt forces (Military) convoy travelling on the road between Awdheegle town and Number 60 settlement (Afgooye, Lower Shabelle). Eight soldiers were killed in the explosion and several other were injured.",8,1591052480,SOM 7107734,706,SOM31254,31254,"28 May 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle","Wanla Weyn",,"Garas Barey",2.5327,44.9927,1,Calamada,National,"On 28 May 2020, Al shabaab militants shot and killed a Somali police officer at Garas Barey settlement (Wanla Weyn, Lower Shabelle). The perpetrators escaped from the scene.",1,1591052477,SOM 7526302,706,SOM31257,31257,"28 May 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Government of Somalia (2017-)",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Mogadishu - Kaxda",2.0399,45.2384,1,"Shabelle Media Network",National,"On 28 May 2020, Al shabaab militants shot and killed a civilian man who worked at the government public roads and infrustructure department at section three neighbourhood in Mogadishu-Kaxda district (Kaxda, Banadir).",1,1618501706,SOM 7525807,706,SOM31258,31258,"28 May 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Government of Somalia (2017-)",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Yaqshid",2.0678,45.35,1,"Radio Kulmiye",National,"On 28 May 2020, Al shabaab militants shot and killed a clan elder who was among the electoral delegates that selected the current government in the last election and his bodyguard at Suuq-Bacaad neighbourhood in Mogadishu-Yaqshid district (Yaqshid, Banadir).",2,1618501707,SOM 7533787,706,SOM31256,31256,"28 May 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Hamar Weyne",2.0337,45.34,1,VOA,International,"On 28 May 2020, an UVIED explosion by Al shabaab militants killed two police officers travelling with a private vehicle on the Hooyooyinka road near the national theatre neighbourhood in Mogadishu-Hamar Weyne district (Hamar Weyne, Banadir). Two others were injured.",2,1618501712,SOM 7121884,706,SOM31255,31255,"28 May 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Civilians (Somalia)","Aid Workers (Somalia); Health Workers (Somalia)",7,17,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Balcad,,Gololey,2.4492,45.3542,1,"Shabelle Media Network",National,"On 28 May 2020, suspected Govt soldiers (military) abducted and killed eight people, where seven of them were aid workers in a mother child health (MCH) centre run by an NGO in Gololey village (Balcad, Midddle Shabelle). The motive of the killing is unknown.",8,1591646823,SOM 7121889,706,SOM31253,31253,"28 May 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Diinsoor,,Diinsoor,2.4074,42.9766,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 28 May 2020, Al shabaab militants launched a probing attack targeting the Southwest special police forces (SWSPF) base in Diinsoor town (Diinsoor, Bay). After exchange of heavy gunfire from both sides, Al shabaab militants retreated from the area.",0,1591646823,SOM 7108367,706,SOM31242,31242,"27 May 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Ethiopia)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Gedo,Baardheere,,Bardera,2.3385,42.2843,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 27 May 2020, Al shabaab militants launched a probing attack with RPG and small arms fire targeting the AMISOM base (Ethiopia) at Bardera town (Baardheere, Gedo). After an exchange of gunfire, Al shabaab militants retreated from the area.",0,1591052480,SOM 7108175,706,SOM31244,31244,"27 May 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Galgaduud,"Ceel Buur",,"Ceel Buur",4.6815,46.6234,1,"Radio Dalsan",National,"On 27 May 2020, Al shabaab militant shot and killed a civilian man in public square in Ceel Buur town (Ceel Buur, Galgaduud). The victim had previously killed another person in the same town.",1,1591052479,SOM 7107726,706,SOM31247,31247,"27 May 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)","Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Diinsoor,,Diinsoor,2.4074,42.9766,2,Caasimada,National,"On 27 May 2020, Govt forces (military) and Southwest Special Police Forces (SWSP) conducted a security operation targeting Al shabaab militants bases near Diinsoor town (Diinsoor, Bay). After heavy exchange of gunfire from both side, two Al shabaab militants were killed in the attack.",2,1591052477,SOM 7799232,706,SOM31249,31249,"27 May 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Jubaland Security Force","Ogaden-Absame-Bah Geri Sub-Clan Group (Somalia)",1,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Jubaland Security Force",,1,11,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Kismaayo,,Kismayo,-0.3603,42.5463,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 27 May 2020, Jubaland security soldiers belong to the Bahgari sub-clan of Ogaden blocked the road and fired several gunshots in the air in Kismayo town (Kismaayo, Lower Juba), in protest over the killing of a SNA soldier from the same ethnicity in Dhobley on 24 May 2020 and clashed with other Jubaland security forces. They were later they dispersed by security forces.",0,1617662604,SOM 7108317,706,SOM31246,31246,"27 May 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians","Abduction/forced disappearance","Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Government of Somalia (2017-)",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Balcad,,Dhagaxow,2.5265,45.4844,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 27 May 2020, Al shabaab militants abducted the chief of Dhagaxow village (Balcad, Middle Shabelle). He was accused of inciting the population to not obey Al shabaab orders and logistic contributions in the area.",0,1591052480,SOM 7108320,706,SOM31248,31248,"27 May 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Jowhar,,Fiidow,3.1761,45.4681,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 27 May 2020, two persons riding on a motorcycle were detained at a Al shabaab militant checkpoint near Fiidow town (Jowhar, Middle Shabelle). One was shot dead when he tried to escape and the other remained the militant's prison.",1,1591052480,SOM 7107573,706,SOM31241,31241,"27 May 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Ethiopia (2018-)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Baydhaba,,Abrano,3.0383,43.132,2,"Goobjoob; Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 27 May 2020, an RCIED by Al shabaab militants targeting an Ethiopia military (non-AMISOM) convoy heading to Qansax-Dheere town detonated near Abrano village (Baydhaba, Bay). Al shabaab claimed to have destroyed military vehicles.",0,1591052476,SOM 7108346,706,SOM31243,31243,"27 May 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,"Bulo Mareer",1.6298,44.5196,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 27 May 2020, Al shabaab militants launched a hit and run attack on Govt forces (military) based at the entrance checkpoint of Bulo Mareer town (Marka, Lower Shabelle). After an exchange of heavy gunfire from both sides, Al shabaab militants retreated from the area.",0,1591052480,SOM 7214077,706,SOM31245,31245,"27 May 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,"Bulo Burto",,Ceel-Dheer,4.2946,45.5638,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 27 May 2020, Al shabaab militants killed two people in Ceel-Dheer village (Bulo Burto, Hiraan). The victims were accused of beating their wives naked, stating such an act is contrary to the Islamic Sharia law.",2,1600121130,SOM 7108373,706,SOM31230,31230,"26 May 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Macawiisley Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Al Shabaab",,2,24,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,"Bulo Burto",,"Af Cad",3.5963,45.6759,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 26 May 2020, Macawisley (Hawadle clan militias) launched a hit and run attack against the Al shabaab militant base in Af cad village (Bulo Burto, Hiraan). In the attack two Al shabaab militants were killed and six others suffered injuries.",2,1591052480,SOM 7108375,706,SOM31240,31240,"26 May 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Majeerteen-Omar Mahmud Sub-Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Civilians (Somalia)","Majeerteen-Omar Mahmud Sub-Clan Group (Somalia)",7,47,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Mudug,Gaalkacyo,,Xarfa,7.3547,47.6206,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 26 May 2020, a man was killed and another wounded by a gunman over a clan dispute in Xarfa village (Gaalkacyo, Mudug). The victims and the attacker were from the same sub-clan of Majeerteen-Omar Mohamud. The perpetrator managed to escape from the scene.",1,1591052481,SOM 7579717,706,SOM31231,31231,"26 May 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Ceelasha Biyaha",2.0823,45.2102,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 26 May 2020, two gunmen suspected to be Al shabaab militants, shot, and killed a civilian at the Ceelasha Biyaha settlement (Afgooye, Lower Shabelle). The district police attended the scene and no arrests were reported. The motive of this assassination is not clear.",1,1611613361,SOM 7108176,706,SOM31234,31234,"26 May 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Balcad,,Gololey,2.4492,45.3542,2,"Radio Dalsan",National,"On 26 May 2020, an IED by Al shabaab militants targeting a Govt security forces (military) convoy travelling from Jowhar town to Balcad exploded between Ceel Geelow and Gololey village (Balcad, Middle Shabelle). The attack killed seven soldiers and injured three others.",7,1591052479,SOM 7212113,706,SOM31229,31229,"26 May 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,"Bulo Burto",,"Af Cad",3.5963,45.6759,1,Goobjoob,National,"On 26 May 2020, Govt forces (military) conducted an operation against Al shabaab militants between Bulo Burto and Jalalaqsi town. Govt forces killed three Al shabaab militants in Af Cad village (Bulo Burto, Hiraan).",3,1600121124,SOM 7525815,706,SOM31236,31236,"26 May 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,11,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Mogadishu - Daynile",2.0581,45.3003,1,"Radio Kulmiye",National,"On 26 May 2020, two groups of Govt forces (military) exchanged heavy gun fire at the BECO village neighborhood in Mogadishu-Daynile district (Deynile, Banadir) when one group tried to stop the construction of a new building by a Deyniile district official. Five soldiers were killed in the fight.",5,1618501759,SOM 7521242,706,SOM31237,31237,"26 May 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Hawl Wadaag",2.048,45.32,1,Caasimada,National,"On 26 May 2020, two men suspected Al shabaab militants carried out an attack against a police personnel at his home about midnight at Tokiyo village in Mogadishu-Hawl Wadaag district (Hawl Wadaag, Banadir). The police office killed one, while the other one escaped from the area.",1,1618501762,SOM 7108321,706,SOM31239,31239,"26 May 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)","Habar Yoonis-Sacad Yoonis Sub-Clan Group (Somalia)",7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Sool,Caynabo,,Oog,8.9348,46.6207,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 26 May 2020, a man from Habar Yoonis-Sacad Yoonis clan was shot and killed by unknown gunmen in a village near Oog town (Caynabo, Sool). The motive behind his death is unknown and the perpetrator managed to escape from the area.",1,1591052480,SOM 7108330,706,SOM31238,31238,"26 May 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Balcad,,Mukudheere,2.433,45.467,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 26 May 2020, an Al shabaab militant killed a civilian man who refused to pay contributions to the militants group in Mukudheere village (Jowhar, Middle Shabelle). The deceased individual was allegedly linked to the digging of a well in the village.",1,1618501763,SOM 7108331,706,SOM31235,31235,"26 May 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Hawadle Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,24,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,Jalalaqsi,,Jalalaqsi,3.3834,45.5969,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 26 May 2020, Al shabaab militants and the Hawadle clan militias engaged in an armed clash in Raqayda village near Jalalaqsi town (Jalalaqsi, Hiraan).",0,1591052480,SOM 7107572,706,SOM31228,31228,"26 May 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Government regains territory","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,"Bulo Burto",,Aborey,4.0104,45.6813,1,"Goobjoob; Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 26 May 2020, Govt forces (military) and Hiraan Govt troops conducted a military operation in Aborey village (Bulo Burto, Hiraan). The Govt troops (military) took control of the village including all equipment owned by the Al shabaab militants and released 8 prisoners from the militant's jails. Five Al shabaab militants were killed in the attack.",5,1591052476,SOM 7108340,706,SOM31233,31233,"26 May 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Air/drone strike","Military Forces of Kenya (2013-)",,8,"Al Shabaab",,2,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Gedo,Baardheere,,"Faafax Dhuun",2.2059,41.6249,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 26 May 2020, Kenya airforce conducted airstrikes targetting Al shabaab militants in the outskirts of Faafax Dhuun village (Baardheere, Gedo).",0,1591052480,SOM 7107829,706,SOM31232,31232,"26 May 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,"Bulo Burto",,Ceel-Bacad,3.7034,45.6769,1,Goobjoob,National,"On 26 May 2020, Govt forces (military), while on an operation, clashed with Al shabaab militants in Ceel-Bacad village (Bulo Burto, Hiraan). After a heavy exchange of gunfire, five Al shabaab militants were killed and the group retreated from the area.",5,1591052478,SOM 7529213,706,SOM31472,31472,"26 May 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)","Taxi Drivers (Somalia)",7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Mogadishu - Daynile",2.0581,45.3003,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 26 May 2020, unidentified armed personnel driving a motorbike shot and killed a tuktuk driver near Tabeelah Weydow in Mogadishu-Daynile district (Daynile, Banadir). The police attended the scene, but no arrests were reported.",1,1618501764,SOM 7108370,706,SOM31219,31219,"25 May 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Labour Group (Somalia)",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Baydhaba,,Baidoa,3.1172,43.6469,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 25 May 2020, Al shabaab militants ambushed and destroyed a motorbike transporting khat/mira near Buul Duuf village in the vicinity of Baidoa town (Baydhaba, Bay). The driver of the motorbike was killed. Militants also abducted the passengers of a motorbike transporting khat/mira, though it is unclear whether this was the same motorbike.",1,1591052480,SOM 7108174,706,SOM31223,31223,"25 May 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Puntland Dervish Force",,1,"Islamic State (Somalia)",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bari,Iskushuban,,Iskushuban,10.2818,50.2301,2,"Radio Dalsan",National,"On 25 May 2020, Puntland Dervish force, while on an operation, clashed with Islamic state militia in the villages near Iskushuban town (Iskushuban, Bari). The forces confiscated vehicles, AK47 and arrested three militants. Islamic states retreated from the area.",0,1591052479,SOM 7108181,706,SOM31227,31227,"25 May 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Balcad,,Warshiikh,2.2983,45.798,2,"Radio Kulmiye",National,"On 25 May 2020, Al shabaab militants launched an attack on a Govt forces (Military) base between Balcad and Warshiikh town (Balcad, Middle Shabelle). After exchange of gunfire, Al shabaab killed two Govt soldiers.",2,1591052479,SOM 7530108,706,SOM31225,31225,"25 May 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,17,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Karan",2.0652,45.39,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 25 May 2020, a Govt soldier armed shot and killed a male civilian at the Karan vegetable market village in Mogadishu-Karan district (Karan, Banadir). The district police attended the scene, but no arrests were made. The motive for this killing is unknown.",1,1618501776,SOM 7712393,706,SOM31224,31224,"25 May 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Air/drone strike","Military Forces of the United States (2017-2021)",,8,"Al Shabaab",,2,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Jamaame,,Jamaame,0.0692,42.7382,2,Caasimada,National,"On 25 May 2020, US Forces conducted an airstrike targeting an Al Shabaab militant training base near Jamaame town (Jamaame, Lower Juba).",0,1614039929,SOM 7712394,706,SOM31221,31221,"25 May 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Air/drone strike","Military Forces of the United States (2017-2021)",,8,"Al Shabaab",,2,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,"Buur Hakaba",,"Buulo Fulaay",2.1187,43.5202,1,Caasimada,National,"On 25 May 2020, US Forces conducted an airstrike killing several Al Shabaab militants in Buulo Fulaay village (Buur Hakaba, Bay). Unknown number of fatalities coded as 3.",3,1614039929,SOM 7153572,706,SOM31471,31471,"25 May 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Labour Group (Somalia)",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Baydhaba,,"War Diinle",3.1619,43.3921,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 25 May 2020, Al Shabaab militants ambushed a vehicle carrying khat/miraa near War Diinle village (Baydhaba,Bay). The vehicle was stolen, driver was killed and two passengers were injured.",1,1594063540,SOM 7108316,706,SOM31218,31218,"25 May 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Civilians (Somalia)","Taxi Drivers (Somalia)",7,17,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Awdheegle,1.9833,44.8333,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 25 May 2020, suspected Govt soldiers (assume military) opened gunfire on a public minibus carrying passengers from Afgooye town travelling to Awdheegle village (Afgooye, Lower Shabelle). The driver of the minibus was killed while three passengers on board the minibus were injured. The motive for this shooting is not yet clear.",1,1591052480,SOM 7712994,706,SOM31222,31222,"25 May 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Air/drone strike","Military Forces of the United States (2017-2021)",,8,"Al Shabaab",,2,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Baraawe,,Haawaay,1.1685,43.7143,1,"Radio Kulmiye",National,"On 25 May 2020, US Forces conducted an airstrike targeting Al Shabaab militants in Haawaay village (Sablaale, Lower Shabelle). The strike killed three Al shabaab militants.",3,1618501787,SOM 7121894,706,SOM31226,31226,"25 May 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Civilians (Somalia)","Aid Workers (Somalia); UN: United Nations",7,17,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,"Qansax Dheere",,"Qansax Dheere",2.8712,43.0043,1,VOA,International,"On 25 May 2020, an UN chartered commercial flight delivering humanitarian cargo to Qansax Dheere town received at least two bullet shot by suspected state forces during its final approach for landing in Qansax Dheere town (Qansax Dheere, Bay). The aircraft managed to land safely, offloaded the cargo and returned to Mogadishu and two aid workers were arrested and later released.",0,1591646823,SOM 7108342,706,SOM31220,31220,"25 May 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Balcad,,Balcad,2.39,45.3833,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 25 May 2020, Al shabaab militants attacked a Govt forces (Military) base camp at Haansheekh village near Balcad town (Balcad, Middle Shabelle). After a brief exchange of gunfire, Al shabaab militants retreated from the area.",0,1591052480,SOM 7108186,706,SOM31213,31213,"24 May 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Air/drone strike","Military Forces of Kenya (2013-)",,8,"Civilians (Somalia)","Pastoralists (Somalia)",7,78,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Gedo,"Ceel Waaq",,"El Wak",2.7352,41.0177,2,"Radio Kulmiye",National,"On 24 May 2020, Kenya airforce conducted airstrikes targeting Al shabaab militants but the strikes hit civilian pastoralists in a village near El Wak town (Ceel Waaq, Gedo). The strikes injured three civilians.",0,1591052479,SOM 7712395,706,SOM31214,31214,"24 May 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Air/drone strike","Military Forces of the United States (2017-2021)",,8,"Al Shabaab",,2,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Juba",Jilib,,Kuunyo-Barrow,0.7946,43.3787,1,Caasimada,National,"On 24 May 2020, US Forces conducted an airstrike targeting Al Shabaab strongholds in Kuunya-Barrow village (Jilib, Middle Juba). The strike killed one Al shabaab militant.",1,1614039929,SOM 7107725,706,SOM31212,31212,"24 May 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Jubaland Security Force",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Afmadow,,Dhobley,0.4063,41.0124,2,Caasimada,National,"On 24 May 2020, Al shabaab conducted hit and run attack targeting a former SNA base in the outskirts of Dhobley town (Afmadow, Lower Juba). The base is currently occupied by the newly recruited Jubaland security forces. After heavy exchange of gunfire, two Al shabaab militants were killed.",2,1591052477,SOM 7533731,706,SOM31217,31217,"24 May 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)","Civilians (Nigeria)",1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Waaberi",2.0195,45.31,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 24 May 2020, an RCIED by Al shabaab targeted a vehicle owned by a senior police officer while passing near 21 October junction road neighbourhood in Mogadishu-Waaberi district (Waaberi, Banadir). This is the second IED explosion targeting the same police officer during this week. Two civilian bystanders were injured.",0,1618501802,SOM 7533515,706,SOM31215,31215,"24 May 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence",Grenade,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Heliwa",2.0844,45.39,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 24 May 2020, a suspected Al shabaab militant threw a hand-grenade at Govt soldiers (military) on foot patrol in the Gubadley village neighbourhood of Mogadishu-Heliwa district (Heliwa, Banadir).",0,1618501805,SOM 7533273,706,SOM31216,31216,"24 May 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)","Taxi Drivers (Somalia)",7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Heliwa",2.0844,45.39,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 24 May 2020, unidentified armed personnel driving a motorbike shot and killed a tuk-tuk driver near Tabeelah Weydow Mogadishu-Heliwa district (Heliwa, Banadir). The police attended the scene, but no arrests were reported.",1,1618501807,SOM 7107832,706,SOM31211,31211,"24 May 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Baydhaba,,Baidoa,3.1172,43.6469,1,Goobjoob,National,"On 24 May 2020, an RCIED by Al shabaab exploded targeting a congregation at a traditional dance celebrating Eid in the Banqiyami area of Baidoa town (Baydhaba, Bay). The explosion killed five people and injured thirty others.",5,1591052478,SOM 7108353,706,SOM31208,31208,"23 May 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Qoryooley,,"Kabtab Laas",1.7748,44.6022,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 23 May 2020, a suspected Al shabaab militants carried out a hit and run attack against Govt forces' (Military) in Kabtab Laas (Qoryooley, Lower Shabelle). After heavy exchange of gunfire from both sides, Al shabaab militants retreated from the area.",0,1591052480,SOM 7108378,706,SOM31207,31207,"23 May 2020",2020,1,"Strategic developments","Disrupted weapons use","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,,,0,30,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Mudug,Gaalkacyo,,Garsoor,6.7662,47.4279,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 23 May 2020, six persons were wounded after a hand grenade that one of them was holding accidentally detonated at Kabka area in Garsoor section (Gaalkacyo, Mudug). The injured were taken to Gaalkacyo hospital for treatment.",0,1591052481,SOM 7532909,706,SOM31210,31210,"23 May 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Heliwa",2.0844,45.39,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 23 May 2020, a suspected Al-Shabaab militants threw a hand grenade at a Govt security (assume military) checkpoint in the Biya-Degeenka neighbourhood of Mogadishu-Heliwa district (Heliwa, Banadir). The police reacted with gunfire.",0,1618501820,SOM 7532249,706,SOM31209,31209,"23 May 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,17,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Hamar Jabjab",2.0276,45.33,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 23 May 2020, a male civilian was shot and injured by custodial corps soldiers (assumed military) in a convoy passing the Israac village neighbourhood of Mogadishu-Hamar Jabjab district (Hamar Jabjab, Banadir). The soldiers suspected his vehicle to be loaded as a VBIED when it drove close to the convoy. The driver was reportedly instructed to stop but did not take heed.",0,1618501830,SOM 7107570,706,SOM31204,31204,"23 May 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)","Women (Somalia); Government of Somalia (2017-)",7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Diinsoor,,Diinsoor,2.4074,42.9766,1,"BBC News; Radio Dalsan",National-International,"On 23 May 2020, a landmine killed the chairwoman of the Diinsoor women's association in Diinsoor town (Diinsoor, Bay). The explosion also injured three of her relatives.",1,1591052476,SOM 7107571,706,SOM31206,31206,"23 May 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Habar Gedir-Saad Sub-Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,14,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Mudug,Gaalkacyo,,Gaalkacyo,6.7697,47.4308,1,"Undisclosed Source; Caasimada","Local partner-Other","On 23 May 2020, an armed clash was reported between a Saad clan militia and Govt forces (SNA/NISA) in south Gaalkacyo (Gaalkacyo, Mudug). The clash was initiated when businessmen from the Saad clan were arrested by Govt forces. Six from the clan militia and Danab forces were killed, along with two civilians. Twelve others were injured.",8,1591052476,SOM 7108347,706,SOM31205,31205,"23 May 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Shelling/artillery/missile attack","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Jowhar,,Fiidow,3.1761,45.4681,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 23 May 2020, two mortar rounds likely fired from the village of Tayeegleey by unknown group impacted in the Fiidow area (Jowhar, Middle Shabelle). The mortar slightly injured two children and killed two cows.",0,1591052480,SOM 7108374,706,SOM31203,31203,"22 May 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,"Qansax Dheere",,"Qansax Dheere",2.8712,43.0043,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 22 May 2020, Al shabaab militants carried out an attack targeting Govt forces (military) at Qansax Dheere town (Qansax Dheere, Bay). After a brief exchange of gunfire, Al shabaab militants retreated from the area.",0,1591052480,SOM 7108363,706,SOM31196,31196,"21 May 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Diinsoor,,Diinsoor,2.4074,42.9766,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 21 May 2020, Al shabaab militants abducted a father and his son from their home in Diinsoor town. The father was released, while the dead body of the son was found at the Southeastern periphery of Diinsoor town (Diinsoor, Banadir). The motive behind the abduction and killing is yet to be confirmed.",1,1591052480,SOM 7522851,706,SOM31202,31202,"21 May 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,17,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Wadajir",2.0462,45.3341,1,Goobjoob,National,"On 21 May 2020, a Govt soldier shot and killed a youth civilian who was coming from a mosque in Mogadishu-Wadajir district (Wadajir, Banadir). This act was mistaken identity and the soldier was arrested.",1,1618501867,SOM 7519048,706,SOM31201,31201,"21 May 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence",Grenade,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Hawl Wadaag",2.048,45.32,1,"Undisclosed Source; Calamada","Local partner-Other","On 21 May 2020, Al shabaab militants threw a hand grenade at police manning Howlwadag junction in Mogadishu-Hawl Wadaag district (Hawl Wadaag, Banadir). The explosin injured two police officers.",0,1618501871,SOM 7107723,706,SOM31199,31199,"21 May 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,"Buur Hakaba",,Leego,2.7144,44.509,2,Caasimada,National,"On 21 May 2020, Govt forces clashed with Al shabaab militants collecting tax near Leego village (Buur Hakaba, Bay). The soldiers killed two Al shabaab militant and destroyed their tax base.",2,1591052477,SOM 7107566,706,SOM31195,31195,"21 May 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Gedo,Garbahaarey,,Buurdhuubo,3.1685,42.4947,1,"Undisclosed Source; Caasimada","Local partner-Other","On 21 May 2020, Al shabaab militants launched an attack targeting Govt security forces (military) in Buurdhuubo town (Garbahaarey, Gedo). Two militants were killed after brief exchange of small arms fire and Al shabaab militants retreated.",2,1591052476,SOM 7107567,706,SOM31198,31198,"21 May 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Lafoole,2.0833,45.1667,1,"Undisclosed Source; Calamada","Local partner-Other","On 21 May 2020, Al shabaab militants shot and killed a Govt soldier at Lafole Village (Afgooye, Lower Shabelle). Al-Shabab claimed the killing, stating that they targeted the soldier in special operation carried out by their Amniyats.",1,1591052476,SOM 7107568,706,SOM31200,31200,"21 May 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-)","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Qoryooley,,Mashalaay,1.7407,44.5986,1,"Undisclosed Source; Calamada","Local partner-Other","On 21 May 2020, Al shabaab militants carried out a hit and run attack against a AMISOM/Govt forces (military) position at Mashalay settlement (Qoryooley, Lower Shabelle). After heavy exchange of gunfire, the militants retreated.",0,1591052476,SOM 7108337,706,SOM31197,31197,"21 May 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Habar Gedir-Saad Sub-Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Habar Gedir-Saad Sub-Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,44,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Mudug,Gaalkacyo,,Gaalkacyo,6.7697,47.4308,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 21 May 2020, one person was killed and two others injured after armed militia men from a Saad clan militia exchanged gunfire in south Gaalkacyo town (Gaalkacyo, Mudug). The clash was due to ongoing land disputes.",1,1591052480,SOM 7108362,706,SOM31191,31191,"20 May 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Awdheegle,1.9833,44.8333,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 20 May 2020, Al shabaab militants launched an attack on Govt (military) checkpoints located on the outskirts of Awdheegle town (Afgooye, Lower Shabelle). The clash was initiated with hand grenades and an exchange of heavy gunfire. Al shabaab militants retreated from the area.",0,1591052480,SOM 7108109,706,SOM31192,31192,"20 May 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)","AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-)",1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,Janaale,1.8,44.7,1,"Mogadishu Update","New media","On 20 May 2020, Al shabaab militants carried out overnight attacks against Govt forces (SNA) and AMISOM military bases in Janaale town (Marka, Lower Shabelle).",0,1591052479,SOM 7519047,706,SOM31193,31193,"20 May 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Wadajir",2.0462,45.3341,1,"Undisclosed Source; Caasimada","Local partner-Other","On 20 May 2020, a suspected RCIED detonated by Al shabaab militants targeted a vehicle owned by a police officer near Banadir junction road neighbourhood in Mogadishu-Wadajir district (Wadajir, Banadir). One police officer was killed in the attack.",1,1618501896,SOM 7107738,706,SOM31194,31194,"20 May 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Uganda)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Qoryooley,,Qoryooley,1.7878,44.53,2,Calamada,National,"On 20 May 2020, Al shabaab militants attacked AMISOM troops (Uganda) near Qoryooley town (Qoryooley, Lower Shabelle). Three soldiers were killed in the attack, after a heavy exchange of gunfire. Al shabaab militants retreated.",3,1591052477,SOM 7108360,706,SOM31188,31188,"19 May 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,Shalaambood,1.7087,44.6961,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 19 May 2020, a remote controlled IED (RCIED) explosion occurred, targeting an AMISOM Logistic Convoy from Merka heading to Buulo Mareer town on the outskirts of Shalambood town (Marka, Lower Shabelle). Al shabaab claimed the responsility of the attack.",0,1591052480,SOM 7108377,706,SOM31187,31187,"19 May 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,Marka,1.7131,44.7639,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 19 May 2020, an RCIED detonated targeting a Govt forces' (assumed military) vehicle passing near a police station in Xafad Rusio neighborhood in Marka town (Marka, Lower Shabelle). No organization claimed the responsibility of this attack.",0,1591052481,SOM 7108173,706,SOM31184,31184,"19 May 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Leelkayse Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Habar Gedir-Saad Sub-Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,44,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Mudug,Gaalkacyo,,Gaalkacyo,6.7697,47.4308,2,"Radio Dalsan",National,"On 19 May 2020, there was a clash between Leelkayse clan militia and sa'ad clan militia in the vicinity of Teerage village near Gaalkacyo town (Gaalkacyo, Mudug). Two people were killed and five others injured, after armed men from sa'ad clan opened fire at a vehicle passing the road.",2,1591052479,SOM 7108177,706,SOM31190,31190,"19 May 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Xaawo-Cabdi,2.0905,45.1766,1,"Radio Dalsan",National,"On 19 May 2020, Al shabaab militants shot and killed a Govt soldier (assumed off-duty) at Xaawo-Cabdi village (Afgooye, Lower Shabelle). The victim was shopping when two militants came in and shot him. Security officers conducted an operation, however no arrest was made.",1,1591052479,SOM 7107724,706,SOM31181,31181,"19 May 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Air/drone strike","Military Forces of Kenya (2013-)",,8,"Civilians (Somalia)","Pastoralists (Somalia)",7,78,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Gedo,"Ceel Waaq",,Buusaar,2.6722,41.3225,1,Caasimada,National,"On 19 May 2020, Kenyan aircrafts fired several rockets that killed one civilian pastoralist in Buusaar village (Ceel Waaq, Gedo).",1,1591052477,SOM 7107727,706,SOM31182,31182,"19 May 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Air/drone strike","Military Forces of Kenya (2013-)",,8,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,78,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Gedo,Baardheere,,"Cows Qurun",2.2102,41.1507,1,Caasimada,National,"On 19 May 2020, Kenya aircrafts fired several rockets that killed three civilians in Cows-Qurun village (Baardheere, Gedo).",3,1591052477,SOM 7107730,706,SOM31183,31183,"19 May 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Mudug,Gaalkacyo,,Gaalkacyo,6.7697,47.4308,1,Caasimada,National,"On 19 May 2020, Govt forces, while on operation, clashed with Al shabaab militants in a house at Gaalkacyo town (Gaalkacyo, Mudug). After a brief exchange of gunfire from both sides, two soldiers were injured and the militant was arrested.",0,1591052477,SOM 7107562,706,SOM31180,31180,"19 May 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Balcad,,Balcad,2.39,45.3833,1,"Undisclosed Source; Calamada","Local partner-Other","On 19 May 2020, Al shabaab militants threw a hand grenade at the residential house of the Hirshabelle parliament member in the Halgan village neighbourhood of Balcad town (Balcad, Middle Shabelle). The security guards reacted with gunfire towards the attackers' general direction.",0,1591052476,SOM 7107563,706,SOM31185,31185,"19 May 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Air/drone strike","Military Forces of Kenya (2013-)",,8,"Al Shabaab",,2,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Gedo,"Ceel Waaq",,Garsaale,2.8194,41.2742,2,"Undisclosed Source; Caasimada","Local partner-Other","On 19 May 2020, Kenya aircrafts fired several rockets targeting Al shabaab militants position near Garsaale village (Ceel Waaq, Gedo). Al shabaab militants vehicles was destroyed by the airstrike.",0,1591052476,SOM 7107564,706,SOM31186,31186,"19 May 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,Golweyn,1.6584,44.58,2,"Calamada; Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 19 May 2020, Al shabaab militants carried out an attack against a Govt forces (assumed military) base in the vicinity of Golweyne town (Marka, Lower Shabelle). Both sides exchanged heavy gunfire and Al shabaab militants were forced to withdraw.",0,1591052476,SOM 7107830,706,SOM31189,31189,"19 May 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Galgaduud,Cadaado,,Wargalo,6.2634,47.5202,1,Goobjoob,National,"On 19 May 2020, Govt forces (military) carried out an operation against an Al shabaab safehouse in Wargalo village (Cadaado, Galgaduud). After a heavy exchange of fire one soldier was injured and one militant was arrested.",0,1591052478,SOM 7579718,706,SOM31177,31177,"18 May 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Ceelasha Biyaha",2.0823,45.2102,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 18 May 2020, a suspected Al shabaab militant shot and seriously injured a Govt security officer (assumed military) at Ceelasha Biyaha settlement (Afgooye, Lower Shabelle). The perpetrators managed to escape, the police forces conducted search operation and arrested one suspect.",0,1611613361,SOM 7799402,706,SOM31178,31178,"18 May 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians","Abduction/forced disappearance","Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Harti-Garikombe Sub-Clan Group (Somalia)",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Kismaayo,,Kismayo,-0.3603,42.5463,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 18 May 2020, suspected Al shabaab militants kidnapped two civilian males belonging to the Garikombe sub clan at Gawoow Gabdhoore settlement in the vicinity of Kismayo town (Kismaayo, Lower Juba). The kidnapped were distributing food items which was donated by Somalis from the diaspora.",0,1617662605,SOM 7214202,706,SOM31175,31175,"18 May 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Baydhaba,,Aawdiinle,3.1706,43.4099,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 18 May 2020, security forces (Military) backed by Southwest administration forces (Military) killed seven Al shabaab militants in an operation near Aawdiinle village (Baydhaba, Bay).",7,1600121131,SOM 7529943,706,SOM31179,31179,"18 May 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Mogadishu - Daynile",2.0581,45.3003,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 18 May 2020, unidentified gunmen threw a hand grenade at Govt troops (assumed military) at a checkpoint in the Isse Abdi village neighbourhood in Mogadishu-Daynile district (Daynile, Banadir). The forces reacted with gunfire after the explosion.",0,1618501976,SOM 7108325,706,SOM31176,31176,"18 May 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Buulo Folyo",2.1636,45.1105,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 18 May 2020, a hand grenade was hurled at a Govt security forces (military) checkpoint near Buulo Folyo village (Afgooye, Lower Shabelle). The soldiers reacted with gunfire in the direction of the suspected source of the attack.",0,1591052480,SOM 7108380,706,SOM31174,31174,"17 May 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Mukaiga,2.1517,45.0686,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 17 May 2020, Al shabaab militants carried out an attack against a Govt military base located in Mukaiga village (Afgooye, Lower Shabelle). After exchange of heavy gunfire from both sides, Al shabaab militants retreated.",0,1591052481,SOM 7108415,706,SOM31168,31168,"17 May 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Suicide bomb","Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Government of Somalia (2017-)",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Mudug,Gaalkacyo,,Gaalkacyo,6.7697,47.4308,1,VOA,International,"On 17 May 2020, a suicide bomber detonated an explosive laden tri wheeler at the Governor's office in Gaalkacyo town (Gaalkacyo, Mudug). The explosions killed the governor along with four of his security officers.",6,1591052481,SOM 7519046,706,SOM31171,31171,"17 May 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Mogadishu - Dharkenley",2.0095,45.25,1,"Calamada; Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 17 May 2020, an VIED fitted to a vehicle owned by a Govt soldier (assumed military) detonated near Suuq-Boocle Village neighborhood in Mogadishu-Dharkenley district (Dharkenley, Banadir). Al shabaab claimed the responsility of the attack.",0,1618501986,SOM 7531592,706,SOM31173,31173,"17 May 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Wadajir",2.0462,45.3341,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 17 May 2020, a remote controlled IED (RCIED) targeting a toyota pickup carrying police personnel detonated and damaged the vehicle passing near Macalin Nuur alley in Mogadishu-Wadajir district (Wadajir, Banadir).",0,1618501986,SOM 7525742,706,SOM31172,31172,"17 May 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Hodan,,"Mogadishu - Hodan",2.0333,45.35,1,"Radio Dalsan",National,"On 17 May 2020, a RCIED detonated by Al shabaab targeting security forces (military) vehicle between Digfeer Hospital and Tarabuunka neighbourhood in Mogadishu-Hodan district (Hodan, Banadir). The explosion killed one soldier and injured two others.",1,1611019305,SOM 7108243,706,SOM31167,31167,"17 May 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Cumar Beerre",2.1989,45.0548,1,"Shabelle Media Network",Subnational,"On 17 May 2020, Al shabaab militants carried out an attack against a Govt forces (military) checkpoint located at Cumar Beerre village (Afgooye, Lower Shabelle). Govt forces responded and Al shabaab militants retreated.",0,1591052480,SOM 7107736,706,SOM31169,31169,"17 May 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Kenya)","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Jubaland Security Force",8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Badhaadhe,,Kolbiyow,-1.1369,41.2174,1,Calamada,National,"On 17 May 2020, Al shabaab militants attacked the AMISOM/Jubaland security forces base at Kolbiyow town (Badhaadhe, Lower Juba). Al shabaab claimed to have killed two soldiers after exchange of heavy gunfire from both sides and Al shabaab militants retreated from the area.",2,1591052477,SOM 7709382,706,SOM31170,31170,"17 May 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Air/drone strike","Military Forces of the United States (2017-2021)",,8,"Al Shabaab","Civilians (Somalia)",2,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Juba",Jilib,,Kuunyo-Barrow,0.7946,43.3787,1,"Undisclosed Source; VOA","Local partner-Other","On 17 May 2020, US forces conducted an airstrike targeting Al Shabaab strongholds in Kuunyo-Barrow village (Jilib, Middle Juba). The airstrike killed two Al shabaab militants. It also impacted civilians of the town, with three children and their mother sustaining major injuries, they were rushed to the hospital.",2,1614039921,SOM 7108324,706,SOM31166,31166,"17 May 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Air/drone strike","Military Forces of Kenya (2013-)",,8,"Al Shabaab",,2,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Gedo,Baardheere,,"Bulo Gudud",2.6333,42.2333,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 17 May 2020, unidentified aircraft (assumed Kenyan) fired four rounds of rockets reportedly targeting Al shabaab base in the Bulo Gaduud area (Baardheere, Gedo).",0,1591052480,SOM 7107559,706,SOM31165,31165,"17 May 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-)","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Jubaland Security Force",8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Kismaayo,,"Abdale Birole",-0.4906,42.1969,2,"Undisclosed Source; Calamada","Local partner-Other","On 17 May 2020, Al shabaab militants fired mortar rounds towards AMISOM/Jubaland security forces position in the vicinity of Abdale Birole village (Kismaayo, Lower Juba). After a heavy exchange of gunfire, two Jubaland soldiers were killed and Al shabaab militants retreated from the area.",2,1591052476,SOM 7108356,706,SOM31164,31164,"16 May 2020",2020,1,Protests,"Protest with intervention","Protesters (Somalia)","Labour Group (Somalia)",6,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,16,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Woqooyi Galbeed",Hargeysa,,Hargeysa,9.5598,44.0668,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 16 May 2020, around thirty Hargeisa municipality employees protested in front of their office against unpaid salaries for the last five months in Hargeysa town (Hargeysa, Waqooyi Galbeed). Police dispersed them and there were no reports of causalities. [size=around 30]",0,1591052480,SOM 7107211,706,SOM31157,31157,"16 May 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Kenya)","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Jubaland Security Force",8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Afmadow,,"Bilis Qooqaani",0.2837,41.7141,1,"Radio Kulmiye",National,"On 16 May 2020, Al shabaab militants attacked AMISOM troops (Kenya)/ Jubaland security forces base in Bilis Qooqaani (Afmadow, Lower Juba). After heavy exchange of gunfire, five Al shabaab militants were killed, others captured and were arrested.",5,1591052464,SOM 7108338,706,SOM31163,31163,"16 May 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Afgooye,2.15,45.116,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 16 May 2020, a group of Al shabaab militants attacked AMISOM troops base at Arbacow village near Afgooye town (Afgooye, Lower Shabelle). The fighting was initiated with three RPGs followed by an exchange of heavy gunfire from both sides and Al shabaab militants retreated from the area.",0,1591052480,SOM 7532559,706,SOM31155,31155,"15 May 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Civilians (Somalia)","Taxi Drivers (Somalia)",7,17,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Yaqshid",2.0678,45.35,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 15 May 2020, a Govt soldier (assumed military) armed with AK47 gun shot and killed a male Tuktuk motorcycle driver at Arafat village in Mogadishu-Yaqshid district (Yaqshid, Banadir). The district police attended the scene, but no arrests were reported.",1,1618502031,SOM 7099480,706,SOM31153,31153,"15 May 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Awdheegle,1.9833,44.8333,2,"Undisclosed Source; Calamada","Local partner-Other","On 15 May 2020, Al shabaab militants launched an attack on Govt (military) checkpoints located outside of Awdheegle town (Afgooye, Lower Shabelle). The clash was initiated with Rocket Propelled Grenade (RPGs) followed by an exchange of heavy gunfire and Al shabaab militants retreated.",0,1589834545,SOM 7099481,706,SOM31156,31156,"15 May 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Saabid,2.1311,45.0377,1,"Undisclosed Source; Calamada","Local partner-Other","On 15 May 2020, Al shabaab militants carried out an attack against a Govt military base located in Sabiid village (Afgooye, Lower Shabelle). Both sides engaged in an exchange of heavy gunfire and Al shabaab militants withdrew. An uncomfirmed number of casualties were reported.",0,1589834545,SOM 7099773,706,SOM31154,31154,"15 May 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Baydhaba,,Makuudo,3.0597,43.6041,1,"Radio Kulmiye",National,"On 15 May 2020, a group of Al shabaab militants attacked Govt forces (military) based at Makuundo village (Baydhaba,Bay). After heavy exchange of gunfire, four Al shabaab militants were killed and the militants retreated from the area.",4,1589834547,SOM 7099540,706,SOM31152,31152,"15 May 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Kenya)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Afmadow,,Afmadow,0.5172,42.071,1,Calamada,National,"On 15 May 2020, Al shabaab militants attacked the AMISOM (Kenya) base in Afmadow town (Afmadow, Lower Juba). Al shabaab claimed that they killed one Kenyan soldier in the attack.",1,1589834545,SOM 7530281,706,SOM31150,31150,"14 May 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Hawl Wadaag",2.048,45.32,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 14 May 2020, suspected Al shabaab militants shot and killed a Govt security officer near Suuqa Galeyda section of Bakara Market in Mogadishu-Hawl Wadaag district (Hawl Wadaag, Banadir).",1,1618502065,SOM 7099477,706,SOM31140,31140,"14 May 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Bariirre,2.0476,44.8975,1,"Undisclosed Source; Calamada","Local partner-Other","On 14 May 2020, Al shabaab militants attacked a Govt soldier (Military) who was traveling by motorcycle in a suburb of Bariire town (Afgooye, Lower Shabelle). Al shabaab claimed that they killed the soldier, destroyed the motorcycles and confiscated his AK 47.",1,1589834545,SOM 7099478,706,SOM31143,31143,"14 May 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Cabdow Dibile",2.0864,45.0711,2,"Calamada; Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 14 May 2020, an IED detonated by Al Shabaab targeted a motorbike carrying two Govt soldiers (military) on the road between Cabdow Dibile and Afgoye town (Afgooye, Lower Shabelle). The explosion killed one soldier.",1,1589834545,SOM 7099479,706,SOM31146,31146,"14 May 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Puntland Dervish Force",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bari,Bossaso,,Galgala,10.9901,49.0568,2,"Radio Kulmiye; Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 14 May 2020, Al shabaab militants conducted an attack against the Puntland Dervish base in the Galgala area (Bossaso, Bari). After a heavy exchange of gunfire, Al shabaab militants retreated.",0,1589834545,SOM 7107196,706,SOM31149,31149,"14 May 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,K60,1.9243,44.9231,2,Goobjoob,National,"On 14 May 2020, Al shabaab militants attacked an AMISOM base near K60 village (Marka, Lower Shabelle). After a heavy exchange of gunfire, several AMISOM soldiers were injured and Al shabaab militants retreated.",0,1618502073,SOM 7099777,706,SOM31139,31139,"14 May 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Puntland Dervish Force",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bari,Bossaso,,Balli-Khadar,10.9532,49.1327,1,"Radio Kulmiye",National,"On 14 May 2020, Al shabaab militants staged an attack on a Puntland Dervish base in Balli-Khadar village (Bossaso, Bari). Three Al shabaab militants were killed in the fight.",3,1589834547,SOM 7107225,706,SOM31148,31148,"14 May 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,Janaale,1.8,44.7,2,"Shabelle Media Network",Subnational,"On 14 May 2020, Govt forces (military) attacked an Al shabaab base between Captain-Laas and Janaale town (Marka, Lower Shabelle). After a heavy exchange of gunfire, Govt forces claimed to have killed five militants, including one senior leader.",5,1591052464,SOM 7577297,706,SOM31144,31144,"14 May 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Ceelasha Biyaha",2.0823,45.2102,1,Calamada,National,"On 14 May 2020, Al shabaab militants threw a hand grenade at Govt forces (assumed military) as they passed through Ceelasha Biyaha village (Afgooye, Lower Shabelle). Al shabaab claimed to have killed two soldiers in the attack and the soldiers reacted with heavy gunfire.",2,1611613346,SOM 7099866,706,SOM31145,31145,"14 May 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence",Grenade,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)","Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Mudug,Gaalkacyo,,Gaalkacyo,6.7697,47.4308,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 14 May 2020, unidentified persons threw a hand grenade at the house of a Galmudug police officer near Galkacyo central police station in Gaalkacyo town (Gaalkacyo, Mudug).",0,1589834548,SOM 7099877,706,SOM31147,31147,"14 May 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Puntland Police Force",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Nugaal,Garoowe,,Garowe,8.4064,48.4819,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 14 May 2020, an unidentified man, suspected to be a khaat trader, opened gunfire at security forces (assumed police) stationed near the southern checkpoint in Garowe town (Garoowe, Nugaal). The security forces returned fire, but the vehicle and its occupant escaped from the scene.",0,1589834548,SOM 7526635,706,SOM31151,31151,"14 May 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,11,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Hodan,,"Mogadishu - Hodan",2.0333,45.35,1,"Shabelle Media Network",National,"On 14 May 2020, a group of police officers clashed with military forces at Zoona K village in Mogadishu-Hodan district (Hodan, Banadir). Four Govt forces were killed (both police and military) after a heavy exchange of gunfire. The motive of the clash was related to disagreement over the smuggling of Khat/Miraa.",4,1611019332,SOM 7099887,706,SOM31142,31142,"14 May 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians","Abduction/forced disappearance","Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Labour Group (Somalia)",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Juba",Bu'aale,,Buaale,1.2448,42.5732,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 14 May 2020, Al shabaab militants abducted two civilian businessmen from Buale town and took them to an unknown destination (Bu'aale, Middle Juba). The exact motive behind abduction remains unclear.",0,1589834548,SOM 7099898,706,SOM31141,31141,"14 May 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Diinsoor,,Bilile,2.416,42.9013,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 14 May 2020, Govt forces (military), while on a security operation, engaged in an armed confrontation with Al shabaab militants at Bilile village (Diinsoor, Bay). After a brief exchange of gunfire, Al shabaab militants retreated.",0,1589834548,SOM 7519045,706,SOM31137,31137,"13 May 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)","Labour Group (Somalia)",7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Hodan,,"Mogadishu - Hodan",2.0333,45.35,1,"Radio Dalsan; Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 13 May 2020, unidentified men shot and killed a well-known businessman at the vicinity of Banadir junction road in Mogadishu-Hodan district (Hodan,Banadir). Govt soldiers conducted security search operation, but no arrests were reported. The perpetrators stole a smart phone from the victim and managed to escape.",1,1611019286,SOM 7579720,706,SOM31134,31134,"13 May 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Ceelasha Biyaha",2.0823,45.2102,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 13 May 2020, an IED planted along the roadside exploded, targeting Govt forces (Military) convoy from Afgoye heading to Mogadishu near Ceelasha Biyaha village (Afgooye, Lower Shabelle). No further reports of casualty or damage.",0,1611613361,SOM 7528041,706,SOM31138,31138,"13 May 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)","Abgal Clan Group (Somalia)",1,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)","Abgal Clan Group (Somalia)",1,11,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Karan",2.0652,45.39,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 13 May 2020, two groups of Govt troops (assumed military) engaged in a confrontation near Kaaran Police Station in Mogadishu-Karan district (Karan, Banadir), with both sides exchanging heavy gunfire. The clash was related to clan revenge between two sub clans of Abgaal clan.",0,1618502097,SOM 7107191,706,SOM31136,31136,"13 May 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Lafoole,2.0833,45.1667,2,Calamada,National,"On 13 May 2020, Al shabaab militants shot and killed a Govt soldier (military) in the Lafoole area (Afgooye, Lower Shabelle). The perpetrators escaped with an AK47 from the victim. Govt soldiers conducted a security search operation and arrested one suspected Al shabaab militant.",1,1591052464,SOM 7099868,706,SOM31135,31135,"13 May 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Gedo,"Ceel Waaq",,"El Wak",2.7352,41.0177,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 13 May 2020, Al shabaab militants launched a hit and run attack targeting an AMISOM forces base in El Wak town (Ceel Waaq, Gedo). Both sides engaged in heavy machine guns and small arms fires and Al shabaab militants retreated.",0,1589834548,SOM 7099890,706,SOM31133,31133,"13 May 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bakool,Tayeeglow,,"Ceel Gudo",4.1058,44.355,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 13 May 2020, Govt forces (assumed military) during a security operation ambushed three Al shabaab militants who were riding a motorbike near Ceel Gudo village (Tayeeglow, Bakool). After a brief exchange of small arms fire, the militants managed to escape from the area and one militant was killed in the incident.",1,1589834548,SOM 7526406,706,SOM31131,31131,"12 May 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Hodan,,"Mogadishu - Hodan",2.0333,45.35,1,"Shabelle Media Network",National,"On 12 May 2020, unknown men threw a hand grenade at a police checkpoint in the Tarabuunka junction road neighbourhood in Mogadishu-Hodan district (Hodan, Banadir). Soldiers (military) reacted with gunfire. Four people were injured by hand grenade blast.",0,1611019331,SOM 7713366,706,SOM31162,31162,"12 May 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Air/drone strike","Military Forces of the United States (2017-2021)",,8,"Al Shabaab",,2,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Gedo,Garbahaarey,,"Ceel Cadde",3.0359,41.8674,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 12 May 2020, United States military forces conducted an airstrike against Al shabaab militants near Ceel Cadde village (Garbahaarey, Gedo).",0,1614039933,SOM 7107174,706,SOM31127,31127,"12 May 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Majeerteen-Issa Mahmud-Mohamed Ugaar Sub-Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Puntland Police Force",,1,14,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Nugaal,Garoowe,,Garowe,8.4064,48.4819,1,"Radio Kulmiye; Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 12 May 2020, there was a heavy exchange of gunfire between armed khaat traders from a Mohamed Ugaar sub-clan militia and the police at the central police station in Garowe town (Garoowe, Nugaal). The motive behind the shooting incident was retaliation against the police who are enforcing the coronavirus decree banning khaat trading and use in Puntland.",0,1591052464,SOM 7713385,706,SOM31124,31124,"12 May 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Air/drone strike","Military Forces of the United States (2017-2021)",,8,"Civilians (Somalia)","Labour Group (Somalia)",7,78,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Juba",Bu'aale,,Arabow,1.4518,42.9518,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 12 May 2020, unknown aircraft (assumed US military) conducted an airstrike against suspected Al shabaab locations in the vicinity of Arabow Village (Bu'aale, Middle Juba). Two civilian vehicles transporting goods from Mogadishu were affected by the aerial strike.",0,1614039933,SOM 7525780,706,SOM31132,31132,"12 May 2020",2020,1,Riots,"Violent demonstration","Rioters (Somalia)","Women (Somalia)",5,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,15,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Yaqshid",2.0678,45.35,1,"Radio Kulmiye",National,"On 12 May 2020, a group of civilians demonstrated (mainly females and children) in an attempt to stop the demolition of their homes by attacking the police with stones at Tawakal village vicinity in Mogadishu-Yaqshid district (Yaqshid, Banadir). Govt security personal shot and injured civilians in an attempt to disperse the demonstrators. [size=no report]",0,1618502137,SOM 7107242,706,SOM31126,31126,"12 May 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence",Grenade,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Aid Workers (Somalia)",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Diinsoor,,Diinsoor,2.4074,42.9766,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 12 May 2020, an INGO worker was injured when unidentified man threw a hand grenade at a house in Waaberi neighborhood in Diinsoor town (Diinsoor, Bay). The victim was in the midst of their Iftar (breaking fast) when the attack occurred.",0,1591052465,SOM 7712979,706,SOM31128,31128,"12 May 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Air/drone strike","Military Forces of the United States (2017-2021)",,8,"Al Shabaab",,2,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Baraawe,,Haawaay,1.1685,43.7143,2,"Radio Kulmiye",National,"On 12 May 2020, suspected US forces conducted an airstrike against Al Shabaab militants near Haawaay village (Sablaale, Lower Shabelle). Three Al shabaab militants were killed in the attack.",3,1618502144,SOM 7576283,706,SOM31125,31125,"12 May 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Ceelasha Biyaha",2.0823,45.2102,1,"Shabelle Media Network; Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 12 May 2020, suspected Al shabaab militants shot and killed a police officer in Ceelasha Biyaha settlement (Afgooye, Lower Shabelle). The perpetrators stole an AK47 gun from the victim and managed to escape. Police conducted a search operation and arrested one Al shabaab suspect.",1,1611613343,SOM 7712991,706,SOM31130,31130,"12 May 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Air/drone strike","Military Forces of the United States (2017-2021)",,8,"Al Shabaab",,2,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Juba",Jilib,,Jilib,0.4833,42.7666,1,"Radio Kulmiye",National,"On 12 May 2020, United States military forces conducted an airstrike in Jilib town (Jilib,Middle Juba). The airstrike killed 3 suspected Al Shabaab militants.",3,1614039930,SOM 7712992,706,SOM31129,31129,"12 May 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Air/drone strike","Military Forces of the United States (2017-2021)",,8,"Al Shabaab",,2,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Jamaame,,Jamaame,0.0692,42.7382,2,"Radio Kulmiye",National,"On 12 May 2020, suspected US forces conducted an airstrike against an Al Shabaab militant training base in the vicinity of Jamaame town (Jamaame, Lower Juba). Two top Al shabaab militants were killed.",2,1614039930,SOM 7529994,706,SOM31121,31121,"11 May 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Hodan,,"Mogadishu - Hodan",2.0333,45.35,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 11 May 2020, Al shabaab militants threw two hand grenades at soldiers in the Laanta Axmed Gurey neighbourhood in Mogadishu-Hodan district (Hodan,Banadir). The soldiers reacted with heavy gunfire.",0,1611019341,SOM 7107221,706,SOM31117,31117,"11 May 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Jubaland Security Force",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Kismaayo,,Bar-Sanguun,-0.4876,42.1839,1,"Shabelle Media Network",National,"On 11 May 2020, Al shabaab militants attacked a Jubaland security forces base in Bar-Sanguun village (Kismaayo, Lower Juba). After a heavy exchange of gunfire from both sides, Al shabaab militants claimed to have killed three soldiers and taken their weapons.",3,1591052464,SOM 7107239,706,SOM31118,31118,"11 May 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Habar Gedir-Ayr Sub-Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Habar Gedir-Saleban Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,44,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Galgaduud,Dhuusamarreeb,,Dhuusamarreeb,5.5376,46.3867,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 11 May 2020, two armed militias (assumed Ayr sub clan and Saleban sub clan) clashed after a land dispute in Dhusamareeb town (Dhuusamarreeb, Galgaduud). The clans were engaging in a longterm land dispute.",0,1591052464,SOM 7107240,706,SOM31119,31119,"11 May 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Uganda)","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Baraawe,,Embareeso,1.1808,44.0479,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 11 May 2020, Al-Shabaab fighters attacked an AMISOM/Govt forces (military) defensive base at Embareeso village (Baraawe, Lower Shabelle). Both sides exchanged heavy gunfire before Al shabaab militants were forced to withdrew from the area.",0,1591052464,SOM 7107241,706,SOM31120,31120,"11 May 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,"Belet Weyne",,Gumburlaawe,4.7066,45.2036,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 11 May 2020, Al shabaaab militants carried out a hit and run attack against Govt forces in the Makiin area near Gumburlaawe village (Belet Weyne, Hiraan). Govt troops were providing protection services to the local authority emergency response team when the incident happened.",0,1591052465,SOM 7107243,706,SOM31122,31122,"11 May 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Qoryooley,,Qoryooley,1.7878,44.53,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 11 May 2020, Al shabaab militants engaged in an armed clash with Govt forces' (military) in the vicinity of the main bridge in Qoryooley town (Qoryooley, Lower Shabelle). Both sides exchanged heavy gunfire and Al shabaab militants were forced to withdraw from the area.",0,1591052465,SOM 7107244,706,SOM31123,31123,"11 May 2020",2020,1,"Strategic developments",Agreement,"Habar Gedir-Ayr Sub-Clan Militia (Somalia)","Government of Somalia (2017-)",4,"Habar Gedir-Saleban Clan Militia (Somalia)","Government of Somalia (2017-)",4,44,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Galgaduud,Dhuusamarreeb,,Xananbuuro,5.4613,47.3107,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 11 May 2020, ministers, security officials and elders held a meeting at Xananbuuro village (Dhuusamarreeb,Galgaduud) to negotiate a ceasefire between local Ayr sub clan and Saleban sub clan groups of the Habargidir clan. The two opposing sides accepted the ceasefire, and a committee was nominated to finalize the issue.",0,1591052465,SOM 7807427,706,SOM31161,31161,"11 May 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Ethiopia)","Civilians (Somalia)",8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bakool,Waajid,,Waajid,3.8096,43.2463,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 11 May 2020, a land mine by Al shabaab militants targeted Ethiopian troops deployed in Waajid town (Waajid, Bakool). The blast killed two children and injured three others.",2,1618266662,SOM 7709381,706,SOM31116,31116,"11 May 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)","Military Forces of the United States (2017-2021)",1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Juba",Bu'aale,,Arabow,1.4518,42.9518,2,"Undisclosed Source; Caasimada","Local partner-Other","On 11 May 2020, Danab special forces (Military), supported by the friendly forces (assumed US military), conducted a joint security operation targeting an Al shabaab stronghold in the vicinity of Arabow Village (Bu'aale, Middle Juba). The operation resulted in the killing of three Al shabaab militants.",3,1614039921,SOM 7532926,706,SOM31115,31115,"10 May 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Civilians (Somalia)","Taxi Drivers (Somalia)",7,17,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Yaqshid",2.0678,45.35,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 10 May 2020, a Govt soldier (military) armed with an AK47 gun shot and killed a male Tuktuk motorcycle driver at Juungal village in Mogadishu-Yaqshid district (Yaqshid,Banadir). The District Police attended the scene, but no arrests were reported.",1,1618502190,SOM 7107236,706,SOM31114,31114,"10 May 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,Golweyn,1.6584,44.58,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 10 May 2020, Al shabaab militants attacked a Govt security (military) base camp in the vicinity of Golweyn village (Marka, Lower Shabelle). After heavy exchange of gunfire, Al shabaab militants was forced to withdraw.",0,1591052464,SOM 7080961,706,SOM31065,31065,"09 May 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Jubaland Security Force",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Kismaayo,,Bar-Sanguun,-0.4876,42.1839,2,Calamada,National,"On 9 May 2020, Al shabaab militants attacked Jubaland security forces in the vicinity of Bar-Sanguun village (Kismaayo, Lower Juba). After heavy gunfire from both sides, Al shabaab militants claimed to have killed two soldiers and injured five others.",2,1589234730,SOM 7214086,706,SOM31110,31110,"09 May 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Abgal-Celi Sub-Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Abgal-Reer Matan Sub-Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,44,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Balcad,,"Maxaa Deex",2.38,45.3912,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 9 May 2020, armed militias from the Celi sub clan and Reer Matan sub clan of Abgal clan clashed in Maxaa Deex village (Balcad, Middle Shabelle). The motive for the clash was a land dispute between the two sub clan militias.",0,1600121130,SOM 7081224,706,SOM31068,31068,"09 May 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Galmudug Administration",,1,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,17,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Galgaduud,Dhuusamarreeb,,Dhuusamarreeb,5.5376,46.3867,1,"Shabelle Media Network",National,"On 9 May 2020, Govt soldiers opened fire on a civilian vehicle passing near INJI base in Dhuusamarreeb town (Dhuusamarreeb, Galgaduud). The driver and two others were wounded and they were rushed to the hospital. The motive behind this attack is unknown.",0,1589234731,SOM 7525663,706,SOM31070,31070,"09 May 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,11,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Wadajir",2.0462,45.3341,1,"Radio Dalsan",National,"On 9 May 2020, a group of police clashed with Govt forces (military) when they refused to stop at a checkpoint in Mogadishu-Wadajir district (Wadajir, Banadir). Both side exchange heavy gunfire until the Mogadishu mayor intervened. Two soldiers were injured in the incident.",0,1618502202,SOM 7532601,706,SOM31112,31112,"09 May 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Mogadishu - Kaxda",2.0399,45.2384,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 9 May 2020, Al shabaab militants hurled a hand-grenade at the Kahda police station in Mogadishu-Kaxda district (Kaxda,Banadir). Police Forces reacted with heavy gunfire.",0,1618502205,SOM 7526229,706,SOM31071,31071,"09 May 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Shelling/artillery/missile attack","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Wadajir",2.0462,45.3341,1,"Shabelle Media Network",National,"On 9 May 2020, Al shabaab militants fired three mortar rounds impacting in and around Halane base camp which houses AU forces at the Adan Ade international airport in Mogadishu-Wadajir district (Wadajir, Banadir).",0,1618502207,SOM 7081322,706,SOM31066,31066,"09 May 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Islamic State (Somalia)",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Puntland Security Force",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bari,Bossaso,,Bosaso,11.2842,49.1816,1,VOA,International,"On 9 May 2020, Islamic state militants attacked a Puntland security forces post at the main market area in Bossaso town (Bossaso, Bari). PSF captured the vehicle used by the IS militants along with some UVIEDs, weapons and ammunition,. Two were killed, one from each side, and two others injured.",2,1589234731,SOM 7530110,706,SOM31111,31111,"09 May 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Civilians (Somalia)","Taxi Drivers (Somalia)",7,17,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Karan",2.0652,45.39,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 9 May 2020, a Govt soldier shot and killed a civilian minibus driver at the Jamhuuriya village in Mogadishu-Karan district (Karan, Banadir). The shooting occurred after the driver approached checkpoint. He reportedly ignored instructions to stop and the soldier shot at him after mistaking him to be Al shabaab militant.",1,1618502209,SOM 7107232,706,SOM31109,31109,"09 May 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Habar Gedir-Ayr Sub-Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Habar Gedir-Ayr Sub-Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,44,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Galgaduud,Dhuusamarreeb,,Dhuusamarreeb,5.5376,46.3867,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 9 May 2020, armed militias from Ayr sub clan of Habar Gedir clan exchanged gunfire in Dhuusamarrereb town (Dhuusamarreeb, Galgaduud). The fight was due to a land dispute between the clan.",0,1591052464,SOM 7107235,706,SOM31113,31113,"09 May 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Jareer-Weyne Sub-Clan Group (Somalia)",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,"Belet Weyne",,Quracle,4.8076,44.6558,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 9 May 2020, Al shabaab militants killed a civilian from Jareer-Weyne sub clan in Quracle village (Balet Weyne,Hiraan). The victim was chewing khat/mira, a substance banned by Al shabaab militants in their areas of control. Another khat user was abducted.",1,1591052464,SOM 7521263,706,SOM31069,31069,"09 May 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Hodan,,"Mogadishu - Hodan",2.0333,45.35,1,Caasimada,National,"On 9 May 2020, two Al shabaab militants attacked a police officer at Seybiyaano neighborhood in Mogadishu-Hodan district (Hodan, Banadir). The militants shot the police officer but also sustained injuries and when they tried to escape people nearby captured them and handed them over to the police.",0,1611019291,SOM 7107574,706,SOM31266,31266,"09 May 2020",2020,1,"Strategic developments","Non-violent transfer of territory","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Galgaduud,Dhuusamarreeb,,Qaayib,5.4972,47.1472,1,"Caasimada; Radio Dalsan",National,"On 9 May 2020, Govt forces (assumed military) took control over Qaayib (Dhuusamarreeb, Galgaduud) and Cadakibir villages from Al Shabaab militants. No clash reported.",0,1591052476,SOM 7080951,706,SOM31067,31067,"09 May 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Police Forces of Somaliland (2010-)",,1,"Civilians (Somalia)","Prisoners (Somalia)",7,17,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Togdheer,Burco,,Burco,9.745,45.634,1,Caasimada,National,"On 9 May 2020, police guards opened fire on prisoners who were trying to escape from Burco central prison in Burco town (Burco, Togdheer). Two prisoners sustained major injuries and they were rushed to Burco hospital.",0,1589234730,SOM 7080964,706,SOM31064,31064,"08 May 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Balcad,,Qalimow,2.5878,45.3695,2,Calamada,National,"On 8 May 2020, a remote controlled IED device planted by Al Shabaab on a roadside exploded, targeting Govt forces (military) in the vicinity of Qalimow village (Balcad, Middle Shabelle). The explosion killed one soldier and injured four others.",1,1589234730,SOM 7081286,706,SOM31060,31060,"08 May 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Leelkayse Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Habar Gedir-Saad Sub-Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,44,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Mudug,Gaalkacyo,,Gaalkacyo,6.7697,47.4308,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 8 May 2020, militiamen from the Leelkayse clan and Saad sub-clans briefly exchanged gun shots at Laama-Balaar near Gaalkacyo town (Gaalkacyo, Mudugu). A Saad man was killed during the clash, which was connected to recent retaliations between the clans.",1,1589234731,SOM 7081292,706,SOM31062,31062,"08 May 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians","Abduction/forced disappearance","Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Aid Workers (Somalia)",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Badhaadhe,,Hosingow,-0.1734,41.2695,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 8 May 2020, Al shabaab militants abducted three staff working for an NGO from the area between Hoosingow and Dhobley town (Kismaayo, Lower Juba). They had travelled to Hoosingow in a rented vehicle when armed Al shabaab militants forcefully took them, along with their vehicle to unknown location.",0,1618502229,SOM 7081309,706,SOM31063,31063,"08 May 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,K60,1.9243,44.9231,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 8 May 2020, Al shabaab militants shot and killed a Govt security officer (assumed military) at K60 Settlement (Marka,Lower Shabelle). The assailants managed to steal the AK47 gun and escaped from the scene.",1,1618502230,SOM 7081311,706,SOM31059,31059,"08 May 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Hawadle Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Jareer-Weyne Sub-Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,44,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,"Belet Weyne",,"Belet Weyne",4.736,45.2043,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 8 May 2020, armed militias from the Hawadle and Jarer Weyne clans battled in Shiirkaneeco village near Balet Weyne town (Balet Weyne, Hiraan). The two sides exchanged small arms fire, resulting in the death of a local man by a stray bullet. The motive behind the clash was related to disputed grazing land.",1,1589234731,SOM 7081312,706,SOM31061,31061,"08 May 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)","AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-)",1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Balcad,,Gololey,2.4492,45.3542,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 8 May 2020, Al shabaab militants ambushed a Govt forces' (military) vehicle in the Sayga forest between Ceel-Gilow and Gololey village (Balcad, Middle Shabelle). Subsequent search operations by AMISOM/Govt Forces managed to recover the vehicle and two other motorcycles that were taken by Al shabaab militants.",0,1589234731,SOM 7080962,706,SOM31052,31052,"07 May 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle","Wanla Weyn",,"Bali Doogle",2.6632,44.6979,2,Calamada,National,"On 7 May 2020, a remote controlled IED device exploded, targeting a Govt forces (military) convoy near Bali Doogle village (Wanla Weyne, Lower Shabelle). The explosion destroyed logistic vehicles and Al shabaab claimed to have killed one soldier.",1,1589234730,SOM 7519038,706,SOM31053,31053,"07 May 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Mogadishu - Dharkenley",2.0095,45.25,1,"Undisclosed Source; Calamada","Local partner-Other","On 7 May 2020, a remote controlled IED device planted near a police checkpoint detonated at Hoosh junction road in Mogadishu-Dharkenley district (Dharkenley, Banadir). The device exploded while a security vehicle passed the area. At least three people were killed in the explosion.",3,1618502253,SOM 7519039,706,SOM31054,31054,"07 May 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Mogadishu - Dharkenley",2.0095,45.25,1,"Undisclosed Source; Calamada","Local partner-Other","On 7 May 2020, Al shabaab militants shot and killed a security forces personnel (military) who was sitting in front of his house, at Asluubta village in Mogadishu-Dharkenley district (Dharkenley, Banadir). The police forces conducted search operation, and arrested several persons, Al shabaab also confiscated AK47 gun from the victim.",1,1618502253,SOM 7521353,706,SOM31055,31055,"07 May 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Hamar Weyne",2.0337,45.34,1,Calamada,National,"On 7 May 2020, a hand grenade was thrown by Al Shabaab militants at Hamar Weyne police sation in Mogadishu-Hamar Weyne district (Hamar Weyne, Banadir). Police reacted with gunfire towards the attackers and three police officers were injured in the attack.",0,1618502253,SOM 7081300,706,SOM31057,31057,"07 May 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Warmahan,2.3963,45.0159,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 7 May 2020, an RCIED exploded targeting a security forces convoy (military) passing near Warmahan village (Afgooye, Lower Shabelle). Al shabaab claimed responsibility for the attack.",0,1589234731,SOM 7080858,706,SOM31058,31058,"07 May 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Government of Somalia (2017-)",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Xaawo-Cabdi,2.0905,45.1766,1,"Alldhacdo; Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 7 May 2020, Al shabaab militants shot and killed the head of Afgooye district sports chairman at Hawo-Cabdi village (Afgooye, Lower Shabelle). The victim was in the mosque praying when the militants killed him.",1,1589234729,SOM 7526606,706,SOM31056,31056,"07 May 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Civilians (Somalia)","Refugees/IDPs (Somalia)",7,17,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Hodan,,"Mogadishu - Hodan",2.0333,45.35,1,"Shabelle Media Network",National,"On 7 May 2020, two police officers shot civilians vehicles transporting IDPs in Mogadishu-Hodan district (Hodan, Banadir). The vehicles had been transporting the IDPs to Garasbaaley camp from Hawl Wadaag district where they receive non-food items and cash for Iftar. Three people were injured including a driver.",0,1611019332,SOM 7081198,706,SOM31051,31051,"07 May 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Awdheegle,1.9833,44.8333,2,"Radio Kulmiye",National,"On 7 May 2020, Govt forces (military) while conducting an operation clashed with Al shabaab militants in the vicinity of Awdheegle village (Afgooye, Lower Shabelle). 14 Al shabaab militants were killed in the fight.",14,1589234731,SOM 7080956,706,SOM31050,31050,"07 May 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Awdheegle,1.9833,44.8333,1,Calamada,National,"On 7 May 2020, Al shabab militants attacked a Govt forces (assumed military) base in Awdheegle village (Afgooye, Lower Shabelle). The two sides engaged in heavy gunfire and Al shabaab militants claimed to have killed 3 soldiers and withdrew from the area.",3,1589234730,SOM 7527989,706,SOM31047,31047,"06 May 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Mogadishu - Dharkenley",2.0095,45.25,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 6 May 2020, a roadside RCIED targeted a police vehicle from Elasha Biyaha heading to Mogadishu in the Tabeelaha Weydow neighborhood in Mogadishu-Dharkenley district (Dharkenley, Banadir). The IED missed its target and impacted a civilian toyota pickup owned by BECO (Banadir Electronic Company).",0,1618502277,SOM 7529023,706,SOM31048,31048,"06 May 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Civilians (Somalia)","Taxi Drivers (Somalia)",7,17,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Heliwa",2.0844,45.39,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 6 May 2020, a policeman shot and injured a male Tuktuk motorcycle driver at Waraha-adde village in Mogadishu-Heliwa district (Heliwa,Banadir). The district police attended the scene for investigation.",0,1618502278,SOM 7081287,706,SOM31045,31045,"06 May 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle","Wanla Weyn",,"Garas Barey",2.5327,44.9927,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 6 May 2020, Al shabaab militants shot and killed a Govt soldier (assumed off-duty) at Garas Barey (Wanla Weyn, Lower Shabelle). The victim was leaving a mosque at the time.",1,1589234731,SOM 7081294,706,SOM31049,31049,"06 May 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians","Abduction/forced disappearance","Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Jowhar,,Mulqeey,2.9242,45.7522,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 6 May 2020, Al shabaab militants abducted two boys from a household in Mulqeey village (Jowhar, Middle Shabelle). The militants wanted to enlist them in their movement.",0,1589234731,SOM 7080952,706,SOM31046,31046,"06 May 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Habar Gedir-Ayr Sub-Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Civilians (Somalia)","Habar Gedir-Saleban Sub-Clan Group (Somalia); Pastoralists (Somalia)",7,47,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Galgaduud,Cabudwaaq,,Miiracad,5.8999,46.0835,2,Caasimada,National,"On 6 May 2020, armed militiamen from the Ayr sub-clan of Habar Gedir clan shot and killed a civilian pastoralist from the Saleban sub-clan of Habar Gedir clan in the vicinity of Miiracad village (Cabudwaaq, Galgaduud). The motive behind his death was clan retaliation.",1,1589234730,SOM 7080957,706,SOM31108,31108,"06 May 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Burundi)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Cadale,,Xaaji-Cali,2.9192,46.2173,2,Calamada,National,"On 6 May 2020, Al shabaab militants attacked a convoy of AMISOM forces travelling from Jowhar town near Xaaji-Cali village (Xaaji-Cali, Cadale). After heavy exchange of gunfire from both sides, Al shabaab militants retreated.",0,1589234730,SOM 7521277,706,SOM31107,31107,"06 May 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Hodan,,"Mogadishu - Hodan",2.0333,45.35,1,Calamada,National,"On 6 May 2020, Al shabaab militants threw a hand grenade at Govt forces (assumed military) in KBB neighborhood in Mogadishu-Hodan district (Hodan,Banadir). Government forces opened gunfire in response. The explosion killed one soldier.",1,1611019291,SOM 7080960,706,SOM31102,31102,"05 May 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,Janaale,1.8,44.7,1,Calamada,National,"On 5 May 2020, Al shabaab militants attacked Govt forces (assumed military) in Janaale town (Marka, Lower Shabelle). The two sides allegedly exchanged heavy gunfire and Al shabaab militants retreated.",0,1589234730,SOM 7519043,706,SOM31103,31103,"05 May 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Mogadishu - Dharkenley",2.0095,45.25,1,"Undisclosed Source; Goobjoob","Local partner-Other","On 5 May 2020, Al shabaab militants shot and killed a police officer (assumed off-duty) who worked in the Airport police station at Dabakayow Madow village neighbourhood in Mogadishu-Dharkenley district (Dharkenley, Banadir). The victim was coming from his home and the police arrested several people in relation to the killing.",1,1618502303,SOM 7519044,706,SOM31105,31105,"05 May 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Yaqshid",2.0678,45.35,1,"Undisclosed Source; Radio Kulmiye","Local partner-Other","On 5 May 2020, a hand grenade was thrown at a Govt forces (assumed police) checkpoint near Suuq-Bacaad neighbourhood in Mogadishu-Yaqshid district (Yaqshid, Banadir). Soldiers reacted with gunfire towards the attackers' general direction and the police troops chased and apprehended a suspect in Yaqshid police station.",0,1618502303,SOM 7081302,706,SOM31100,31100,"05 May 2020",2020,1,Protests,"Peaceful protest","Protesters (Somalia)","Women (Somalia)",6,,,0,60,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Diinsoor,,Diinsoor,2.4074,42.9766,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 5 May 2020, a group of people mainly women and youth staged a protest in Dinsoor town in support of the release of the former district commissioner of Dinsoor who had been in Baidoa prison for months (Diinsoor,Bay). The protesters were chanting slogans in support of the former DC and appreciation of the South-West President. [size=no report]",0,1589234731,SOM 7081304,706,SOM31101,31101,"05 May 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Habar Gedir-Saad Sub-Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,47,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Mudug,Gaalkacyo,,Garsoor,6.7662,47.4279,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 5 May 2020, a civilian man was injured after militiamen from Saad clan of Habar Gidir clan opened gun fire on a small football playing field in Garsoor section (Gaalkacyo, Mudug). The motive of shooting was not clear, and perpetrators managed to disappear from the spot.",0,1589234731,SOM 7081306,706,SOM31044,31044,"05 May 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Jubaland Security Force",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Kismaayo,,"Abdale Birole",-0.4906,42.1969,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 5 May 2020, Al shabaab militants carried out a hit and run attack against Jubaland forces in the vicinity of Abdala Birole Village (Kismaayo, Lower Juba). Al shabaab militants fired three mortar rounds accompanied by heavy weaponry towards the base and Jubaland forces responded with heavy firing power. Al shabaab retreated.",0,1589234731,SOM 7532183,706,SOM31104,31104,"05 May 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Hodan,,"Mogadishu - Hodan",2.0333,45.35,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 5 May 2020, unidentified attackers threw a hand grenade at a Govt Forces (assumed military) position at Laanta Taleex district branch office in Mogadishu-Hodan district (Hodan, Banadir). Government forces opened gunfire after the explosion and perpetrators managed to escape.",0,1611019348,SOM 7080870,706,SOM31106,31106,"05 May 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)","AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-)",1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Qoryooley,,Qoryooley,1.7878,44.53,1,"Caasimada; Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 5 May 2020, Al shabaab militants attacked a Govt forces (military)/AMISOM defensive base in Qoryoley (Qoryooley, Lower Shabelle). The fighting was initiated with an RPG followed by an exchange of heavy gunfire and Al shabaab militants retreated.",0,1589234729,SOM 7080953,706,SOM31099,31099,"05 May 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Puntland Dervish Force",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bari,Bossaso,,Bosaso,11.2842,49.1816,2,Caasimada,National,"On 5 May 2020, Puntland Dervish forces, while on operation, clashed with Al shabaab militants near Bosaso town (Bossaso,Bari). The forces managed to destroy the militants' base in the area and two militants were killed in the attack.",2,1589234730,SOM 7080954,706,SOM31098,31098,"05 May 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Puntland Dervish Force",,1,"Islamic State (Somalia)",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bari,Iskushuban,,Af-Urur,10.07,50.18,2,Caasimada,National,"On 5 May 2020, Puntland Dervish forces ambushed an Islamic State base near Af-Urur village (Iskushuban, Bari). After heavy gunfire from both sides, Islamic state militants escaped from the area. One militant was killed and several others injured.",1,1589234730,SOM 7532323,706,SOM31095,31095,"04 May 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,11,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Wadajir",2.0462,45.3341,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 4 May 2020, a brief exchange of fire took place between two groups of security forces (assumed military) at Korontada junction road near a police checkpoint in Mogadishu-Wadajir district (Wadajir, Banadir).",0,1618502324,SOM 7519040,706,SOM31091,31091,"04 May 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Shelling/artillery/missile attack","Al Shabaab",,2,,,0,20,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Abdiaziz",2.0405,45.36,1,"Radio Dalsan; Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 4 May 2020, Al shabaab militants fired three mortar bombs which landed in and around koonis stadium in Mogadishu-Abdiaziz district (Abdiaziz, Banadir). The militants were targeting Govt officials in the stadium.",0,1618502329,SOM 7519041,706,SOM31093,31093,"04 May 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)","Journalists (Somalia)",7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Hodan,,"Mogadishu - Hodan",2.0333,45.35,1,"Undisclosed Source; VOA","Local partner-Other","On 4 May 2020, unidentified man armed with a knife stabbed a famous Kalsan TV journalist to death at the Seybiano village in Mogadishu-Hodan district (Hodan, Banadir). The motive for this murder is not clear and perpetrator attempted to escape from the scene, but District Police Forces arrived and arrested him to CID for further interrogation.",1,1611019286,SOM 7519042,706,SOM31094,31094,"04 May 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Shelling/artillery/missile attack","Al Shabaab",,2,,,0,20,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Karan",2.0652,45.39,1,"Radio Dalsan; Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 4 May 2020, Al shabaab militants fired a mortar which landed in Behaani village neighbourhood in Mogadishu-Karan district (Karan, Banadir).",0,1618502329,SOM 7081284,706,SOM31090,31090,"04 May 2020",2020,1,Protests,"Peaceful protest","Protesters (Ethiopia)","Refugees/IDPs (Ethiopia)",6,,,0,60,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Woqooyi Galbeed",Hargeysa,,Hargeysa,9.5598,44.0668,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 4 May 2020, around 30 Ethiopian refugees and asylum seekers protested on the roadside between ministry of finance and the Presidential palace in Hargeysa town (Hargeysa, Waqooyi Galbeed). The refugees were complaining against an UN office for not providing support in terms of food and shelter for them. [size=around 30]",0,1589234731,SOM 7081321,706,SOM31043,31043,"04 May 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Shelling/artillery/missile attack","Military Forces of Ethiopia (2018-)",,8,"Civilians (Somalia)","Civilians (Kenya)",7,78,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Baydhaba,,Bardaale,3.3516,44.1223,1,VOA,International,"On 4 May 2020, Ethiopia troops (non-Amisom) shot down an African express plane near Bardaale airport in Bardaale town (Buur Hakaba,Bay). Two Somali citizens and four Kenyan citizens died in the incident. The plane was carrying humanitarian assistance from Mogadishu.",6,1618502334,SOM 7080862,706,SOM31087,31087,"04 May 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Jubaland Security Force","AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Kenya)",1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Afmadow,,Afmadow,0.5172,42.071,1,"Radio Dalsan; Calamada",National,"On 4 May 2020, Al shabaab militants attacked a Govt force (Jubaland security forces) and AMISOM defensive base in Afmadow town (Afmadow, Lower Juba). After a heavy exchange of gunfire, Al shabaab militants were forced to withdrew.",0,1589234729,SOM 7080863,706,SOM31089,31089,"04 May 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,"Ceel Salini",1.92,44.95,1,"Undisclosed Source; Calamada; Shabelle Media Network","Local partner-Other","On 4 May 2020, Al shabaab militants attacked a Govt forces (assumed military) defensive base in Ceel Salini settlement (Afgooye, Lower Shabelle). The fighting was initiated with an RPG followed by an exchange of heavy gunfire. Al shabaab militants were forced to withdraw. Govt forces claimed to have killed 5 militants.",5,1618502337,SOM 7528095,706,SOM31092,31092,"04 May 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence",Grenade,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Hawl Wadaag",2.048,45.32,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 4 May 2020, men suspected to be Al shabaab militants threw a hand grenade at Indhafiiq Govt forces (assumed military) in Hilaac neighborhood of Mogadishu-Hawl Wadaag district (Hawl Wadaag, Banadir). The hand grenade impacted at an open ground not far from the Govt soldiers.",0,1618502338,SOM 7080867,706,SOM31096,31096,"04 May 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Habar Gedir-Ayr Sub-Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Habar Gedir-Saleban Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,44,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Mudug,Gaalkacyo,,Qalanqal,6.6382,47.514,2,"Radio Dalsan; Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 4 May 2020, armed militiamen from the Ayr and Saleban sub clans of Habargidir clashed in the vicinity of Qalanqal village (Gaalkacyo, Mudug). Three people were killed and ten others injured. The motive of the fighting was related to a grazing land dispute.",3,1589234729,SOM 7213220,706,SOM31088,31088,"04 May 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Bariirre,2.0476,44.8975,2,"Radio Dalsan",National,"On 4 May 2020, Al shabaab militants launched an attack on a Govt forces (assumed military) base near Bariirre town (Afgooye, Lower Shabelle). After a heavy fight, five militants and one soldier were killed. Al shabaab retreated from the area.",6,1600121128,SOM 7214073,706,SOM31097,31097,"04 May 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians","Abduction/forced disappearance","Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Balcad,,Qalimow,2.5878,45.3695,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 4 May 2020, Al shabaab militants abducted a Govt soldier (off-duty) who was traveling on a civilian minibus between Qalimow and Balcad town (Balcad, Middle Shabelle).",0,1600121130,SOM 7080963,706,SOM31085,31085,"03 May 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Saabid,2.1311,45.0377,1,Calamada,National,"On 3 May 2020, Al shabaab militants attacked Govt forces base in Saabid village (Afgooye, Lower Shabelle). After a heavy exchange of gunfire, Al shabaab retreated and claimed to have killed two soldiers in the attack.",2,1589234730,SOM 7081226,706,SOM31083,31083,"03 May 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Jamaame,,Jamaame,0.0692,42.7382,2,"Shabelle Media Network",National,"On 3 May 2020, Govt forces, while conducting an operation, clashed with Al shabaab militants collecting tax in the vicinity of Jamaame town (Jamaame, Lower Juba). After an exchange of gunfire from both sides, Al shabaab militants retreated.",0,1589234731,SOM 7081303,706,SOM31080,31080,"03 May 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Almada,2.2187,45.2087,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 3 May 2020, Al shabaab fighters attacked a Govt (assumed military) position in the vicinity of Alamada village settlement at Lafoole (Afgooye,Lower Shabelle). The two sides allegedly exchanged heavy gunfire and Al shabaab militants retreated.",0,1589234731,SOM 7521154,706,SOM31084,31084,"03 May 2020",2020,1,Protests,"Peaceful protest","Protesters (Somalia)","Journalists (Somalia)",6,,,0,60,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,Mogadishu,2.0414,45.3337,1,"BBC News",International,"On 3 May 2020, local journalists held rallies in Mogadishu (Mogadishu City, Banadir) to protest against their working conditions. [size=no report]",0,1618502361,SOM 7080860,706,SOM31082,31082,"03 May 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Habar Gedir-Sacad Sub-Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Leelkayse Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,44,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Mudug,Gaalkacyo,,Gaalkacyo,6.7697,47.4308,2,"Undisclosed Source; Shabelle Media Network","Local partner-Other","On 3 May 2020, Sacad clan militiamen of Habar Gedir clan clashed with a Leelkayse clan militia at Teerage village, west of Gaalkacyo town (Gaalkacyo, Mudug). Two people were killed in the clash, which was related to previous case of revenge revenge and a land dispute between the two clans.",2,1589234729,SOM 7080861,706,SOM31086,31086,"03 May 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Teachers (Somalia); Muslim Group (Somalia)",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Xaawo-Cabdi,2.0905,45.1766,1,"Radio Dalsan; Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 3 May 2020, Al shabaab militants shot and killed a Koranic school teacher at Hawo-Cabdi village (Afgooye, Lower Shabelle). Security forces attended the place and conducted security operations in the area.",1,1589234729,SOM 7108329,706,SOM31160,31160,"03 May 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Police Forces of Somaliland (2010-)",,1,"Civilians (Somalia)","Labour Group (Somalia)",7,17,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Woqooyi Galbeed",Hargeysa,,Hargeysa,9.5598,44.0668,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 3 May 2020, two Khat smugglers were shot and killed by police who were enforcing a ban on khat trading in Somaliland regions to stop the spread of coronavirus pandemic in Hargeysa town (Hargeysa, Waqooyi Galbeed).",2,1591052480,SOM 7081194,706,SOM31079,31079,"03 May 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle","Adan Yabaal",,"Adan Yabaal",3.5484,46.5459,1,"Radio Dalsan",National,"On 3 May 2020, Al shabaab militants conducted a Sharia court which sentenced to death and executed a young male in Public Square for allegedly being an American spy in the centre of Adan Yabaal District (Adan Yabaal, Middle Shabelle).",1,1589234731,SOM 7081196,706,SOM31081,31081,"03 May 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Baydhaba,,Baidoa,3.1172,43.6469,1,"Radio Dalsan",National,"On 3 May 2020, Al shabaab militants shot and killed a South-west administration Govt soldier (off-duty) in Baidoa town (Baydhaba, Bay). The victim was heading to his house coming from mosque, Al shabaab militants took his weapon.",1,1589234731,SOM 7528719,706,SOM31076,31076,"02 May 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Mogadishu - Dharkenley",2.0095,45.25,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 2 May 2020, an UVIED attached to the private vehicle of the Kahda District Commissioner (DC) exploded at Hoosh junction road village in Mogadishu-Dharkenley district (Dharkenley,Banadir). The vehicle was carrying the DC's family when the device exploded. No further details on casualties.",0,1618502372,SOM 7525672,706,SOM31010,31010,"02 May 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,11,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Karan",2.0652,45.39,1,"Radio Dalsan",National,"On 2 May 2020, Banadir police clashed with Govt soldiers at Al cadala junction near Gumbacoole in Mogadishu-Karan district (Karan, Banadir). One person was killed in the clash and several others injured.",1,1618502375,SOM 7081283,706,SOM31072,31072,"02 May 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Police Forces of Somaliland (2010-)",,1,"Civilians (Somalia)","Labour Group (Somalia)",7,17,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Woqooyi Galbeed",Hargeysa,,Baligubadle,9.0048,44.0017,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 2 May 2020, the police authorities shot and killed two persons smuggling illegal Khat in Baligubadle town (Hargeysa,Waqooyi Galbeed). Government enforcement of a ban on khat trading in Somaliland has been tightened to stop the spreading of Coronavirus.",2,1589234731,SOM 7081285,706,SOM31074,31074,"02 May 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Baydhaba,,Mayafulka,3.1292,43.6977,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 2 May 2020, Al shabaab militants shot and killed a Govt soldier (assumed military) near Mayafulka (Baydhaba, Bay). The victim was heading to the Govt post at Mayafulka when Al shabaab fighters ambushed and killed him on the road and took his weapon.",1,1589234731,SOM 7075914,706,SOM31007,31007,"02 May 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,"Ceel Salini",1.92,44.95,1,"Calamada; Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 2 May 2020, Al Shabaab militants attacked Govt forces' (assumed military) position at Ceel Salini village (Afgooye, Lower Shabelle). After a heavy exchange of gunfire, Al Shabaab fighters withdrew.",0,1618502377,SOM 7075915,706,SOM31008,31008,"02 May 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,Janaale,1.8,44.7,1,"Calamada; Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 2 May 2020, Al Shabaab militants attacked a Govt forces (assumed military) base at Janaale town (Marka, Lower Shabelle). Govt soldiers repelled the militants from the base, while Al Shabaab claimed to have killed four soldiers in the attack.",4,1588625468,SOM 7075916,706,SOM31009,31009,"02 May 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,K60,1.9243,44.9231,2,"Calamada; Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 2 May 2020, Al Shabaab militants carried out an attack against an AMISOM base in the vicinity of K60 (Marka, Lower Shabelle). After heavy gunfire, Al shabaab militants retreated and claimed to have killed one soldier.",1,1618502377,SOM 7081301,706,SOM31078,31078,"02 May 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Qoryooley,,Qoryooley,1.7878,44.53,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 2 May 2020, Al shabaab militants attacked a Govt (assumed military) position in Xerro-labaad settlement in Qoryooley town (Qoryooley, Lower Shabelle). The two sides exchanged heavy gunfire and Al shabaab militants withdrew from the area. There were an unconfirmed number of casualties from both sides.",0,1589234731,SOM 7080859,706,SOM31073,31073,"02 May 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Galmudug Administration",,1,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Puntland Dervish Force",,1,11,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Mudug,Gaalkacyo,,Gaalkacyo,6.7697,47.4308,2,"Radio Dalsan; BBC News",National-International,"On 2 May 2020, troops from Galmudug regional administration (military) attacked a Puntland Dervish base in Terage village west of Gaalkacyo town (Gaalkacyo, Mudug). Two soldiers killed, one from each side, and several others wounded.",2,1589234729,SOM 7531468,706,SOM31077,31077,"02 May 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Yaqshid",2.0678,45.35,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 2 May 2020, a hand grenade was thrown at a Govt (assumed military) checkpoint near the Aimiska village neighbourhood in Mogadishu-Yaqshid district (Yaqshid, Banadir). Soldiers reacted with gunfire towards in the attackers' general direction.",0,1618502388,SOM 7529944,706,SOM31075,31075,"02 May 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Mogadishu - Daynile",2.0581,45.3003,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 2 May 2020, a group of Al shabab militants attacked a Govt (assumed military) troop position at Weydow village in Mogadishu-Daynile district (Daynile,Banadir). The two sides engaged in heavy gunfire and Al shabaab militants withdrew from the area.",0,1618502389,SOM 7108326,706,SOM31159,31159,"02 May 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,"Belet Weyne",,"Belet Weyne",4.736,45.2043,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 2 May 2020, a remote IED exploplosion by Al shabaab militants targeted government military logistics officials in Belet Weyne town (Balet Weyne, Hiraan).",0,1591052480,SOM 7075913,706,SOM31004,31004,"01 May 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,,,0,20,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,Marka,1.7131,44.7639,1,"Caasimada; Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 1 May 2020, an IED placed at a former district court detonated in Marka town (Marka, Lower Shabelle). Marka policemen responded to the scene and cordoned off the area and arrested several suspects. Al Shabaab militants claimed responsibility for the attack.",0,1588625468,SOM 7076198,706,SOM31001,31001,"01 May 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians","Abduction/forced disappearance","Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Galgaduud,"Ceel Buur",,"Bar Ujeed",4.9638,46.2656,1,"Shabelle Media Network",National,"On 1 May 2020, Al Shabaab militants kidnapped two civilians from Bar Ujeed village (Ceel Buur, Galgaduud). The motive of abduction is not yet clear.",0,1588625469,SOM 7529872,706,SOM31006,31006,"01 May 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Wardhigley",2.0549,45.33,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 1 May 2020, Al Shabaab militants threw a hand grenade at police at Geed-Jaceel junction in Mogadishu-Wardhigley district (Wardhigley, Banadir). Police responded with gunfire.",0,1618502412,SOM 7076241,706,SOM31002,31002,"01 May 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Government of Somalia (2017-)",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Diinsoor,,Gaduud,2.5315,42.8323,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 1 May 2020, Al Shabaab militants beheaded an electoral delegate who had participated in the formation of the current Govt of Somalia near Gaduud village (Diinsoor, Bay). The victim was abducted from his house at Bilile village hours before he was murdered.",1,1588625469,SOM 7076242,706,SOM31003,31003,"01 May 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Baydhaba,,"Goof Gaduud Shabelow 2",2.9599,43.4752,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 1 May 2020, Govt forces (assumed military) clashed with Al Shabaab fighters while on a security operation near Goofgaduud Shabellow 2 village (Baydhaba, Bay). After a brief exchange of small arms fire govt forces retreated. Two Al shabaab militants were killed in the clash.",2,1588625469,SOM 7528112,706,SOM31005,31005,"01 May 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Mogadishu - Dharkenley",2.0095,45.25,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 1 May 2020, Al Shabaab militants attacked a checkpoint manned by govt soldiers (assumed military) between Xoosh village and Afgoye in Mogadishu-Dharkenley district (Dharkenley,Banadir). The two sides briefly exchanged gunfire and Al Shabaab militants were repelled from the position.",0,1618502420,SOM 7519030,706,SOM30999,30999,"30 April 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Hodan,,"Mogadishu - Hodan",2.0333,45.35,1,"Calamada; Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 30 April 2020, Al Shabaab militants shot and killed a member of a government security agency (assumed off-duty soldier) near Tarabunka Junction in Mogadishu-Hodan district (Hodan, Banadir).",1,1611019286,SOM 7519031,706,SOM31000,31000,"30 April 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Hodan,,"Mogadishu - Hodan",2.0333,45.35,1,"Calamada; BBC News",National-International,"On 30 April 2020, a RCIED explosions targeted Govt forces (assume military) passing Black Sea neighbourhood in Mogadishu-Hodan district (Hodan, Banadir). Al Shabaab militants claimed to have killed two soldiers and injured many others.",2,1611019286,SOM 7075910,706,SOM30997,30997,"30 April 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Kenya)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Badhaadhe,,Hosingow,-0.1734,41.2695,1,"Calamada; BBC News",National-International,"On 30 April 2020, Al Shabaab militants launched an attack on the Kenyan military base in Hosingow town (Kismaayo, Lower Juba). Al Shabaab militants retreated following heavy fighting and claimed to have killed several soldiers. Several fatalities coded as 3.",3,1618502437,SOM 7527807,706,SOM30998,30998,"30 April 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Hawl Wadaag",2.048,45.32,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 30 April 2020, Al Shabaab militants threw a hand grenade at the residence of the Daynile DC near Olow mall around Dabka Junction in Mogadishu-Hawl Wadaag district (Hawl Wadaag, Banadir). The DC Bodyguards (assumed police) reacted with gunfire.",0,1618502445,SOM 7076238,706,SOM30996,30996,"30 April 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Mudug,Gaalkacyo,,Garsoor,6.7662,47.4279,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 30 April 2020, two civilians were injured after armed militiamen opened fire in Garsoor section (Gaalkacyo, Mudug). The motive behind the gunfire is not yet clear.",0,1588625469,SOM 7075924,706,SOM31040,31040,"29 April 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Galgaduud,"Ceel Buur",,"Ceel Buur",4.6815,46.6234,1,"Radio Kulmiye; Calamada",National,"On 29 April 2020, Al shabaab militants shot and killed three civilians accused of spying for Govt forces in Ceel Buur town (Ceel Buur, Galgaduud).",3,1588625468,SOM 7533186,706,SOM30995,30995,"29 April 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,11,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Shangaani",2.0377,45.35,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 29 April 2020, two groups from custodial corps (assumed police) and supreme court security escorts (police) exchanged gunfire at the supreme court judge compound in Mogadishu-Shangaani district (Shangaani, Banadir). The clashes came after custodial corps soldiers refused to allow the supreme court judge escorts to enter his office.",0,1618502472,SOM 7076234,706,SOM30992,30992,"29 April 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Al Shabaab",,2,22,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,"Bulo Burto",,"Af Cad",3.5963,45.6759,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 29 April 2020, Al Shabaab militants exchanged gun fire amongst each other in Af Cad village (Bulo Burto, Hiraan), resulting in one death. The motive of this fighting is unknown.",1,1588625469,SOM 7076239,706,SOM30993,30993,"29 April 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,"Bulo Mareer",1.6298,44.5196,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 29 April 2020, Al Shabaab militants launched a hit and run attack on Govt forces (assumed military) based at the entrance checkpoint of Bulo Mareer town (Marka, Lower Shabelle). After heavy gunfire exchange from both sides, Al shabaab militants were forced to withdrew.",0,1588625469,SOM 7525806,706,SOM31041,31041,"29 April 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence",Grenade,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)","Civilians (Somalia)",1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Hodan,,"Mogadishu - Hodan",2.0333,45.35,1,"Radio Kulmiye",National,"On 29 April 2020, Al shabaab militants threw a hand grenade at a traffic police officer at Black sea junction in Mogadishu-Hodan district (Hodan,Banadir). Five civilians were seriously wounded from the explosion.",0,1611019305,SOM 7712988,706,SOM31042,31042,"29 April 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Air/drone strike","Military Forces of the United States (2017-2021)",,8,"Al Shabaab",,2,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Juba",Saakow,,Salagle,1.81,42.2899,2,"Radio Kulmiye",National,"On 29 April 2020, suspected United States air force conducted an air strike against Al Shabaab militants training centre near Salagle town (Saakow, Middle Juba). Two militants were killed in the attack including a top Al shabaab commander.",2,1614039930,SOM 7521244,706,SOM30994,30994,"29 April 2020",2020,1,"Strategic developments",Arrests,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,17,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Bondhere",2.0456,45.34,1,Caasimada,National,"On 29 April 2020, Banadir police arrested over 30 youths in Mogadishu-Bondhere district (Bondhere, Banadir), who were accused of having taken part in a protest during the previous weekend. Many other youths fled from their homes from the police.",0,1618502483,SOM 7712989,706,SOM31039,31039,"29 April 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Air/drone strike","Military Forces of the United States (2017-2021)",,8,"Al Shabaab",,2,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Juba",Bu'aale,,Buaale,1.2448,42.5732,2,"Radio Kulmiye",National,"On 29 April 2020, a suspected US air force aircraft conducted an air strike against Al Shabaab militants in the vicinity of Buaale town (Bu'aale, Middle Juba). One militant was killed in the airstrike.",1,1614039930,SOM 7519036,706,SOM31036,31036,"28 April 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Hodan,,"Mogadishu - Hodan",2.0333,45.35,1,"Calamada; BBC News",National-International,"On 28 April 2020, Al shabaab militants shot and killed a police officer in Mogadishu-Hodan district (Hodan, Banadir). The militants seized an AK 47 the police officer was carrying before the killing.",1,1611019286,SOM 7519037,706,SOM31037,31037,"28 April 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Shibis",2.0476,45.35,1,"Undisclosed Source; BBC News","Local partner-Other","On 28 April 2020, Somali police shot and killed an Al shabaab militant who was armed with a hand grenade at the Manapolyo checkpoint in Mogadishu-Shibis district (Shibis,Banadir). The police forces in the district attended the scene, conducted search operation and arrested several Al shabaab suspects.",1,1618502493,SOM 7075923,706,SOM31038,31038,"28 April 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Warmahan,2.3963,45.0159,2,"BBC News; Calamada",National-International,"On 28 April 2020, twin RCIED explosions targeted a Bancroft military convoy passing near Warmahan village (Afgooye, Lower Shabelle). Al shabaab militants claimed they killed five soldiers in the attack.",5,1588625468,SOM 7075973,706,SOM30990,30990,"28 April 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Burundi)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Jowhar,,Buurane,2.9647,45.5124,1,"BBC News",International,"On 28 April 2020, Al Shabab fighters carried out a planned attack on Burundi troops in Buurane village (Jowhar, Middle Shabelle). At least one Burundian soldier was killed and another wounded in the attack.",1,1588625468,SOM 7527894,706,SOM30991,30991,"28 April 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence",Grenade,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Bondhere",2.0456,45.34,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 28 April 2020, Al Shabaab militants hurled a hand grenade at a Govt troop (assumed police) position at the Afarta Jerdiino junction road in Mogadishu-Bondhere district (Bondhere, Banadir).",0,1618502510,SOM 7529451,706,SOM31035,31035,"28 April 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Mogadishu - Dharkenley",2.0095,45.25,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 28 April 2020, two Al shabaab militants shot and killed a male civilian after he came out from a mosque at Kaawo-Godey village in Mogadishu-Dharkenley district (Dharkenley,Banadir). The motive behind the killing remains unknown.",1,1618502511,SOM 7519035,706,SOM31031,31031,"27 April 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Hodan,,"Mogadishu - Hodan",2.0333,45.35,1,"Calamada; Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 27 April 2020, two armed Al shabaab militants shot and killed a Govt soldier (assumed off-duty) in Jamacadaha Village in Mogadishu-Hodan district (Hodan, Banadir). The militants escaped before the police arrived.",1,1611019286,SOM 7076160,706,SOM31034,31034,"27 April 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,Shalaambood,1.7087,44.6961,2,"Radio Dalsan",National,"On 27 April 2020, Govt forces (assumed military) in a security operation clashed with Al shabaab militants between Afgooye town and Shalaambood town (Marka, Lower Shabelle). After a brief exchange of gunfire from both sides, Al shabaab militants retreated and security forces arrested two people in Shalaambood town.",0,1588625469,SOM 7076162,706,SOM31028,31028,"27 April 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,17,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Afgooye,2.15,45.116,1,"Radio Dalsan",National,"On 27 April 2020, Govt soldier (military) shot and killed two civilians at the Bar Ismail checkpoint in Afgooye town (Afgooye, Lower Shabelle). The motive behind the murder of the victims is related to a verbal dispute over extortion of money.",2,1588625469,SOM 7521350,706,SOM31030,31030,"27 April 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence",Grenade,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Hamar Weyne",2.0337,45.34,1,Calamada,National,"On 27 April 2020, Al shabaab militants threw a hand grenade at police checkpoint in Mogadishu-Hamar Weyne district (Hamar Weyne, Banadir). The explosion killed one police officer and Al shabaab militants escaped from scene.",1,1618502522,SOM 7076279,706,SOM31033,31033,"27 April 2020",2020,1,Protests,"Peaceful protest","Protesters (Somalia)",,6,,,0,60,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Sanaag,Ceerigaabo,,Sanaag,10.5,48,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 27 April 2020, people staged a protest against the government operations disarming the clan members of Habar Yonis and Habar Jeclo in Sanaag town (Ceerigaabo, Sanaag). [size=no report]",0,1588625470,SOM 7076283,706,SOM31032,31032,"27 April 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Abgal-Reer Matan Sub-Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Abgal-Celi Sub-Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,44,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Balcad,,Qorilow,2.3526,45.7354,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 27 April 2020, clan clashes erupted between Reer Mataan and Celi sub-clans under the umbrella of larger Abgal clan in Qorilow town (Balcad, Middle Shabelle). The clan conflict is known to have occurred in the past.",0,1588625470,SOM 7076284,706,SOM31029,31029,"27 April 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Islamic State (Somalia)",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Puntland Police Force",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bari,Bossaso,,Bosaso,11.2842,49.1816,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 27 April 2020, three Islamic state militants shot and killed a police officer (assumed off-duty) in the main market area in Bosaso town (Bossaso,Bari). Another civilian man was wounded during the incident.",1,1588625470,SOM 7526155,706,SOM31021,31021,"26 April 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Mogadishu - Dharkenley",2.0095,45.25,1,"Shabelle Media Network",National,"On 26 April 2020, Dharkenley police shot and killed two Al shabaab militants who had previously killed a businessman in Mogadishu-Dharkenley (Dharkenley, Banadir). After a heavy fight, one police officer was also injured.",2,1618502543,SOM 7529271,706,SOM31023,31023,"26 April 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Hodan,,"Mogadishu - Hodan",2.0333,45.35,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 26 April 2020, unidentified men threw a hand grenade at the Sigaale branch office (assumed police offices) village in Mogadishu-Hodan district (Hodan, Banadir). The forces reacted with gun fire after the explosion.",0,1611019339,SOM 7519032,706,SOM31020,31020,"26 April 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Labour Group (Somalia)",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Mogadishu - Dharkenley",2.0095,45.25,1,"Caasimada; Shabelle Media Network",National,"On 26 April 2020, three armed Al shabaab militants shot and killed a businessman in Kaawa Goday village in Mogadishu-Dharkenley district (Dharkenley, Banadir). The militants escaped from the scene.",1,1618502546,SOM 7519033,706,SOM31022,31022,"26 April 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Shelling/artillery/missile attack","Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Mogadishu - Dharkenley",2.0095,45.25,2,"Shabelle Media Network; Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 26 April 2020, Al shabaab militants fired three mortar rounds, two more rounds reportedly hit Kaawo Godey area outside of the Adan Ade internation airport in Mogadishu-Dharkenley district (Dharkenley, Banadir). The mortar rounds killed one and injured five civilians.",1,1618502547,SOM 7519034,706,SOM31024,31024,"26 April 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Shelling/artillery/missile attack","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Wadajir",2.0462,45.3341,1,"BBC News; Shabelle Media Network",National-International,"On 26 April 2020, Al shabaab militants fired seven mortar rounds, impacting in and around Halane base camp which houses AU forces headquarters at the Adan Ade international airport in Mogadishu-Wadajir district (Wadajir, Banadir). Al shabaab claimed to have killed 4 foreigners.",4,1618502547,SOM 7531595,706,SOM31025,31025,"26 April 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Wadajir",2.0462,45.3341,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 26 April 2020, Govt soldiers (military) on security patrol near Suuqa Madiina clashed with three suspected Al shabaab militants armed with pistols at Suuqa-weyne in Mogadishu-Wadajir district (Wadajir, Banadir). Two Al shabaab militants were shot and killed and one escaped.",2,1618502552,SOM 7076199,706,SOM31027,31027,"26 April 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Unidentified Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Civilians (Somalia)","Labour Group (Somalia); Unidentified Clan Group (Somalia)",7,47,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Sanaag,Ceerigaabo,,Sanaag,10.5,48,2,"Shabelle Media Network",National,"On 26 April 2020, unidentified armed men shot and killed a prominent businessman near Sanaag town (Ceerigaabo,Sanaag), as he was going to Ceerigaabo town. The perpetrator took his vehicle and escaped into the bush. The motive behind his death is related to a clan dispute.",1,1588625469,SOM 7530378,706,SOM31026,31026,"26 April 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Yaqshid",2.0678,45.35,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 26 April 2020, a hand grenade was hurled at district heegan branch office near Juungal village at Mogadishu-Yaqshid district (Yaqshid,Banadir). Soldiers (military) reacted with gunfire in the direction of the attack.",0,1618502559,SOM 7076276,706,SOM31019,31019,"26 April 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Baydhaba,,Mayafulka,3.1292,43.6977,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 26 April 2020, unidentified man threw a hand grenade at Govt forces' (assumed military) position at Mayafulka village (Baydhaba, Bay). The forces opened fire after the explosion and the perpetrator managed to escape from the area.",0,1588625470,SOM 7076278,706,SOM31017,31017,"26 April 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Gaaljecel Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Rahanweyn Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,44,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bakool,Tayeeglow,,Burdho,4.1721,44.6984,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 26 April 2020, two armed militias from Gaaljecel and Rahanweyn clans clashed at the outskirt of Burdho Village (Tayeeglow,Bakool). It is reported that it was the Al shabaab militants' interventions that stopped the clash.",0,1588625470,SOM 7076287,706,SOM31018,31018,"26 April 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Cumar Beerre",2.1989,45.0548,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 26 April 2020, Al shabaab militants carried out an attack against a Govt forces' (assumed military) checkpoint located at Cumar Beere village (Afgooye, Lower Shabelle). Govt forces responded and Al shabaab militants withdraw.",0,1588625470,SOM 7070743,706,SOM30986,30986,"25 April 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Kenya)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Badhaadhe,,Kolbiyow,-1.1369,41.2174,1,Calamada,National,"On 25 April 2020, Al shabaab militants attacked an AMISOM (Kenya) base in Kolbiyow town (Badhaadhe, Lower Juba). Both sides exchange heavy gunfire. Al shabaab claimed to have killed two soldiers.",2,1588021333,SOM 7521332,706,SOM30988,30988,"25 April 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Mogadishu - Daynile",2.0581,45.3003,1,Calamada,National,"On 25 April 2020, two Govt soldiers were shot and killed by Al shabaab militants in Mogadishu-Daynile district (Daynile, Banadir). Al shabaab militants attacked the soldiers who were conducting an operation at the time.",2,1618502568,SOM 7519029,706,SOM30987,30987,"25 April 2020",2020,1,Protests,"Peaceful protest","Protesters (Somalia)",,6,,,0,60,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Bondhere",2.0456,45.34,1,"VOA; Caasimada",National-International,"On 25 April 2020, hundreds protested against the killing of 2 civilians by security personnel (police) during enforcing night-time curfew in Mogadishu-Bondhere (Bondhere,Banadir). The protesters blocked all road to Juba junction and demanded from the government to abolish the night curfew. [size=hundreds]",0,1618502568,SOM 7531093,706,SOM31016,31016,"25 April 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,11,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Hodan,,"Mogadishu - Hodan",2.0333,45.35,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 25 April 2020, Govt soldier (assumed military) was shot and killed by his colleague at the Hodan police station in Mogadishu-Hodan district (Hodan, Banadir). The deceased, armed with an AK 47, approached the entrance of police station and was mistaken for an Al shabaab militant.",1,1611019345,SOM 7075971,706,SOM31011,31011,"25 April 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Ethiopia (2018-)",,8,"Al Shabaab",,2,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Baydhaba,,Baidoa,3.1172,43.6469,2,"BBC News",International,"On 25 April 2020, Ethiopia forces (non-Amisom troops) killed 35 armed Al Shabab militants and wounded 14 others near Baidoa town (Baydhaba,Bay). The forces were travelling from Ethiopia to Baidoa.",35,1588625468,SOM 7076258,706,SOM31012,31012,"25 April 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Gaaljecel Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Civilians (Somalia)","Rahanweyn Clan Group (Somalia)",7,47,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bakool,Tayeeglow,,Burdho,4.1721,44.6984,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 25 April 2020, armed militia from Gaaljecel clan shot and killed a civilian hailing from Rahanweyn clan at the outskirt of Burdho village (Tayeeglow,Bakool). The motive behind this killing was a land dispute between the two clans.",1,1588625469,SOM 7076259,706,SOM31013,31013,"25 April 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Diinsoor,,Diinsoor,2.4074,42.9766,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 25 April 2020, Govt Forces while on a security operation engaged in an armed confrontation with Al shabaab militants on the outskirts of Diinsoor town (Diinsoor, Bay). After brief exchange of small arms fire, Al Shabaab militants retreated.",0,1588625469,SOM 7528140,706,SOM31015,31015,"25 April 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,11,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Bondhere",2.0456,45.34,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 25 April 2020, armed clash were reported between Govt forces (assumed military an police) traveling in two vehicles at Daljirka Dahsoon in Mogadishu-Bondhere district (Bondhere,Banadir). The armed clashes came after soldiers travelling in two toyota surf vehicles attempted to pass the police checkpoint and gunfire exchanged between both sides.",0,1618502584,SOM 7081422,706,SOM31014,31014,"25 April 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Government regains territory","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,"Buur Hakaba",,Leego,2.7144,44.509,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 25 April 2020, Somali special forces (military) conducted an operations in Leego village (Buur Hakaba,Bay). After heavy fight Somali special forces captured the area from Al shabaab militants control.",0,1589234761,SOM 7070673,706,SOM30985,30985,"25 April 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Puntland Police Force",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bari,Bossaso,,Bosaso,11.2842,49.1816,1,"Undisclosed Source; Radio Dalsan","Local partner-Other","On 25 April 2020, Al shabaab militants shot and killed an off-duty police officer in Bosaso town (Bari,Bossaso). The officer was shopping when two gunmen killed him.",1,1588021333,SOM 7521274,706,SOM30989,30989,"25 April 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Yaqshid",2.0678,45.35,1,Calamada,National,"On 25 April 2020, three armed Al shabaab militants shot and killed a police officer collecting tax at Jungal village in Mogadishu-Yaqshid district (Yaqshid, Banadir).",1,1618502588,SOM 7519028,706,SOM30984,30984,"24 April 2020",2020,1,Riots,"Violent demonstration","Rioters (Somalia)",,5,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,15,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Bondhere",2.0456,45.34,1,"Caasimada; Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 24 April 2020, people staged a demonstration in Mogadishu-Bondhere (Bondhere, Banadir), over the killing of 2 civilians by police enforcing the night-time coronavirus curfew. Demonstrators took to the streets, burned tyres and chanted anti-government slogans. Four people were injured in clashes with police. [size=at least 4]",0,1618502596,SOM 7075769,706,SOM30982,30982,"24 April 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Suicide bomb","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Uganda)","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Baraawe,,Baraawe,1.1132,44.0297,1,"Shabelle Media Network; Radio Dalsan; Calamada; Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 24 April 2020, Al shabaab militants attacked AMISOM troops and Govt Forces (assumed military) at Barawe Airport base in Baraawe town (Baraawe, Lower Shabelle). The militants initiated the attack with two simultaneous vehicle-borne suicide bombings at the base camp. Al Shabaab claimed 20 fatalities, though this was denied by government forces.",2,1588625333,SOM 7521237,706,SOM30983,30983,"24 April 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,17,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Bondhere",2.0456,45.34,1,Caasimada,National,"On 24 April 2020, a police officer shot and killed two civilians in front of their home while having Iftar in Mogadishu-Bondhere district (Bondhere, Banadir). The shooting occurred during enforcement of a coronavirus curfew. The police officer was arrested.",2,1618502613,SOM 7530502,706,SOM30981,30981,"23 April 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Labour Group (Somalia)",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Wadajir",2.0462,45.3341,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 23 April 2020, two Al shabaab militants shot and killed a watermelon businessman at Suuqa-Weyn in Mogadishu-Wadajir (Wadajir, Banadir).",1,1618502620,SOM 7521307,706,SOM30980,30980,"23 April 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence",Grenade,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Heliwa",2.0844,45.39,1,Calamada,National,"On 23 April 2020, Al shabaab militants threw a hand grenade at Govt soldiers (assumed military) in a checkpoint in Mogadishu-Heliwa district (Heliwa, Banadir). One soldier was killed and two others injured.",1,1618502622,SOM 7071017,706,SOM30978,30978,"23 April 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Shelling/artillery/missile attack","Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle","Adan Yabaal",,"Adan Yabaal",3.5484,46.5459,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 23 April 2020, one civilian was killed and four injured when two mortar rounds impacted between houses in Adan Yabaal town (Adan Yabaal, Middle Shabelle). Al shabaab militants fired the mortars during ongoing training in the forest.",1,1588021334,SOM 7521346,706,SOM30979,30979,"23 April 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Heliwa",2.0844,45.39,1,Calamada,National,"On 23 April 2020, Al shabaab militants shot and killed a Govt soldier (assumed off-duty) at Suuqa Xoolaha neighbourhood in Mogadishu-Heliwa district (Heliwa, Banadir).",1,1618502626,SOM 7070741,706,SOM30975,30975,"22 April 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Jubaland Security Force",,1,11,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Gedo,"Belet Xaawo",,"Belet Xaawo",3.7807,41.8943,2,Caasimada,National,"On 22 April 2020, Govt soldiers (assumed Somali National Army) engaged in an armed clash with Jubaland security forces base near Belet Xaawo town (Balet Xaawo, Gedo). Following heavy fighting, Jubaland security forces retreated.",0,1588021333,SOM 7071022,706,SOM30976,30976,"22 April 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Qoryooley,,Mashalaay,1.7407,44.5986,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 22 April 2020, Al shabaab militants attacked a Govt Security Forces (assumed military) checkpoint at Mashalay village (Qoryooley, Lower Shabelle). Both sides exchanged gunfire and Al shabaab militants were forced to withdraw.",0,1588021334,SOM 7529273,706,SOM30977,30977,"22 April 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Hodan,,"Mogadishu - Hodan",2.0333,45.35,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 22 April 2020, a hand grenade was hurled at a military checkpoint near milk factory village in Mogadishu-Hodan district (Hodan, Banadir). Soldiers reacted with gunfire.",0,1611019339,SOM 7071021,706,SOM30974,30974,"21 April 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Baydhaba,,"Goof Gaduud Shabelow 2",2.9599,43.4752,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 21 April 2020, soldiers clashed with Al shabaab fighters during a security operation near Goofgaduud Shabellow 2 village (Baydhaba, Bay). The soldiers retreated from the area following the clash, leaving one Al shabaab fighter dead and another injured.",1,1588021334,SOM 7108383,706,SOM31158,31158,"20 April 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Police Forces of Somaliland (2010-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Awdal,Borama,,Borama,9.9387,43.1839,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 20 April 2020, the Boroma mayor was attacked by unidentified gunmen, the police officers detailed to the mayor's residence responded the attack in Borama town (Borama, Awdal). The mayor and family remain unharmed.",0,1591052481,SOM 7064522,706,SOM30973,30973,"18 April 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Habar Yoonis-Muse Ismail Sub-Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Warsangeli Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,44,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Sanaag,"Ceel Afweyn",,"Fadhi Gaab",9.6667,47.0144,2,"Radio Dalsan; Caasimada",National,"On 18 April 2020, a Muse Ismail militia of the Habar Yoonis clan clashed with a Warsangeli clan militia near Fadhi Gaab town (Ceel Afweyn, Sanaag). Two people were killed in the incident and the motive is clan retailation between the two clans.",2,1587417446,SOM 7530284,706,SOM30969,30969,"17 April 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Hawl Wadaag",2.048,45.32,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 17 April 2020, suspected Al shabaab militants shot and killed a soldier at the Bakaro Junction road village in Mogadishu-Hawl Wadaag district (Hawl Wadaag, Banadir). Govt soldiers conducting a security search operation in the area.",1,1618502753,SOM 7522867,706,SOM30966,30966,"17 April 2020",2020,1,Protests,"Peaceful protest","Protesters (Somalia)","Journalists (Somalia)",6,,,0,60,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Hodan,,"Mogadishu - Hodan",2.0333,45.35,1,Goobjoob,National,"On 17 April 2020, journalists working in Mogadishu staged a protest in Mogadishu-Hodan (Hodan, Banadir), demanding the release of Goobjoog news editor who was arrested last week. The event remained peaceful. [size=no report].",0,1611019296,SOM 7064898,706,SOM30970,30970,"17 April 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,Golweyn,1.6584,44.58,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 17 April 2020, Al shabaab militants attacked a Govt Forces (assumed military) base camp at Golweyne village (Marka, Lower Shabelle). Security forces and Al shabaab fighters engaged in a gunfight.",0,1587417447,SOM 7533416,706,SOM30971,30971,"17 April 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Yaqshid",2.0678,45.35,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 17 April 2020, unidentified armed men threw a hand grenade at a military checkpoint near Aimiska village in Mogadishu-Yaqshid district (Yaqshid, Banadir). Soldiers retaliated with gunfire towards the attackers.",0,1618502758,SOM 7064519,706,SOM30965,30965,"17 April 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,11,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Galgaduud,Dhuusamarreeb,,Guri-Ceel,5.3083,45.8774,1,"Shabelle Media Network; Caasimada",National,"On 17 April 2020, a soldier was shot and killed by another soldier at Badar Hotel in Guri-Ceel town (Dhuusamarreeb, Galgaduud). The perpetrator was staff of Galmudug vice President who was living in the hotel.",1,1587417446,SOM 7064520,706,SOM30967,30967,"17 April 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Puntland Dervish Force",,1,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Puntland Dervish Force",,1,11,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bari,Qardho,,Dangoroyo,8.7261,49.3393,1,"Radio Dalsan; Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 17 April 2020, a Govt soldier (Puntland Dervish Forces) shot and killed another soldier in Dangorayo town (Qardho, Bari). The incident happened when the soldier was orderded to go for further training in Qardho military base.",1,1587417446,SOM 7064521,706,SOM30968,30968,"17 April 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Puntland Dervish Force",,1,"Unidentified Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,14,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Nugaal,Garoowe,,Garowe,8.4064,48.4819,1,"Radio Dalsan; Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 17 April 2020, an exchange of gunfire between Darwish Forces and an unknown clan militia was reported at Garowe general hospital (Garoowe, Nugaal). The clan militia refused to hand over the body of their deceased commander until demands for his killers to be turned over to them. Two soldiers were injured.",0,1587417446,SOM 7064891,706,SOM30964,30964,"16 April 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Gedo,Doolow,,Geedweyne,4.0304,42.294,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 16 April 2020, Al shabaab militants attacked and took over Geedweyne village (Doolow, Gedo). Govt soldiers (assumed military) withdrew before the arrival of Al shabaab fighters and there was no direct confrontation between Al shabaab and govt forces.",0,1587417447,SOM 7064894,706,SOM30963,30963,"16 April 2020",2020,1,"Strategic developments","Disrupted weapons use","Al Shabaab",,2,,,0,20,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Baydhaba,,Kurta,3.5796,43.3553,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 16 April 2020, an IED prematurely detonated while Al shabaab fighters were planting it on a road near Kurtun village (Baydhaba, Bay). One Al shabaab militant was killed and two others injured.",1,1587417447,SOM 7064518,706,SOM30962,30962,"16 April 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,Janaale,1.8,44.7,1,"Undisclosed Source; Al Furqaan","Local partner-Other","On 16 April 2020, Al-Shabaab militant attacked a Govt Security Forces (assumed military) base at Janale town (Marka, Lower Shabelle). Security forces and Al shabaab fighters exchanged gunfire and the militants were forced to withdrew.",0,1587417446,SOM 7071434,706,SOM30972,30972,"16 April 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,K13,2.0694,45.2421,2,"Shabelle Media Network",Subnational,"On 16 April 2020, Al shabaab militants shot and killed a Govt soldier in the Sheikh Ibrahim neighborhood near K13 area in Afgooye district (Afgooye, Lower Shabelle).",1,1588021640,SOM 7064567,706,SOM30961,30961,"16 April 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,Jalalaqsi,,"Buundo Weyne",3.2284,45.581,1,Caasimada,National,"On 16 April 2020, Al shabaab militants killed a government soldier (assumed military) in his house in Buundo Weyne village of Jalalaqsi district (Jalalaqsi, Hiraan).",1,1587417446,SOM 7064845,706,SOM30952,30952,"15 April 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Awramale Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Civilians (Somalia)","Pastoralists (Somalia); Majeerteen Clan Group (Somalia)",7,47,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Kismaayo,,"Yaaq Shiniile",-0.2008,42.1712,1,"Shabelle Media Network",National,"On 15 April 2020, Awramale clan militia killed two pastoralists of Majeerten clan group in Yaaq Shiniile village (Kismayo, Lower Juba). The motive being clan retailation.",2,1587417447,SOM 7521301,706,SOM30956,30956,"15 April 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Mogadishu - Dharkenley",2.0095,45.25,1,Calamada,National,"On 15 April 2020, Al Shabaab militants shot and killed a security officer (assumed police) in the Dabakaya Madow neighbourhood of Mogadishu-Dharkenley (Dharkenley, Banadir).",1,1618502792,SOM 7519027,706,SOM30953,30953,"15 April 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,11,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Wardhigley",2.0549,45.33,1,"Mogadishu Update; Caasimada","New media-National","On 15 April 2020, one security officer was killed and others injured in a close exchange of gunfire at a safe house manned by Somali National intelligence and security agency in Mogadishu-Wardhigley district (Wardhigley, Banadir), where the former deputy leader of Al shabaab Mukhtar Robow Abu Mansur is held under the protection of NISA. The attacker was also a security officer.",1,1618502793,SOM 7064889,706,SOM30957,30957,"15 April 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Shelling/artillery/missile attack","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Puntland Dervish Force",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bari,Iskushuban,,Af-Urur,10.07,50.18,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 15 April 2020, two mortars were reportedly fired by Al shabaab fighters in Af- Urur mountain (Iskushubsn, Bari). The mortars landed on vacant land near a Puntland Darawish Defense base.",0,1587417447,SOM 7064890,706,SOM30958,30958,"15 April 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,"Belet Weyne",,"Belet Weyne",4.736,45.2043,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 15 April 2020, Al shabaab militants launched a hit and run attack against the Bacadada government force (assumed military) base in Hawlwadage village Beledwenye town (Balet Weyne, Hiraan). No casualties were reported.",0,1587417447,SOM 7064897,706,SOM30949,30949,"15 April 2020",2020,1,"Strategic developments","Looting/property destruction","Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Labour Group (Somalia)",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Diinsoor,,Tugaar-Hoosle,2.5706,42.9452,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 15 April 2020, AS fighters burnt five donkey carts near Tugaar-Hoosle village (Diinsor, Bay). Al shabaab fighters has banned the delivery and transport of commercial goods into AMISOM and government forces-controlled towns. The owners of the donkey carts managed to escape.",0,1587417447,SOM 7064899,706,SOM30960,30960,"15 April 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Labour Group (Somalia)",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Jowhar,,Fiidow,3.1761,45.4681,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 15 April 2020, Al shabaab militants shot and killed a civilian truck assistant in the Fidow area (Jowhar, Middle Shabelle). Al shabaab tried to stop a civilian truck to collect money but the civilian truck helper started shooting at Al shabaab.",1,1587417447,SOM 7525734,706,SOM30951,30951,"15 April 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,11,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Karan",2.0652,45.39,1,"Radio Dalsan",National,"On 15 April 2020, two groups of police offices exchanged gunfire in Mariino neighbourhood of Mogadishu-Karan district (Karan, Banadir). The fight erupted after one group were seen transporting Miraa/Khat in a vehicle, which was banned by the government.",0,1618502798,SOM 7533683,706,SOM30959,30959,"15 April 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence",Grenade,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Hodan,,"Mogadishu - Hodan",2.0333,45.35,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 15 April 2020, attackers believed to be Al shabaab militants threw a hand grenade at Govt Security troops (assumed police) manning a checkpoint near the military hospital in Mogadishu-Hodan (Hodan, Banadir).",0,1611019353,SOM 7071103,706,SOM30955,30955,"15 April 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)","AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-)",1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Qoryooley,,Qoryooley,1.7878,44.53,1,"Calamada; Mogadishu Update","New media-National","On 15 April 2020, heavily-armed Al Shabaab militants attacked a Govt forces (assumed military)/AMISOM base in Qoryooley town (Qoryooley, Lower Shabelle). Al Shabaab claimed to have killed 2 government soldiers.",2,1588021638,SOM 7064516,706,SOM30954,30954,"15 April 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)","AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-)",1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Baraawe,,Baraawe,1.1132,44.0297,1,"Mogadishu Update; Calamada","New media-National","On 15 April 2020, heavily armed Al shabaab militants attacked a Govt forces (assumed military)/AMISOM base in Baraawe town (Baraawe, Lower Shabelle). Al shabaab fighters retreated.",0,1587417446,SOM 7576282,706,SOM30950,30950,"15 April 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Ceelasha Biyaha",2.0823,45.2102,1,"Radio Dalsan; Goobjoob",National,"On 15 April 2020, unidentified gunmen shot and killed two Govt forces (assumed military) in Ceelasha Biyaha (Afgooye, Lower Shabelle). The motive of the killing is unknown.",2,1611613343,SOM 7064566,706,SOM30947,30947,"15 April 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Jamaame,,Jamaame,0.0692,42.7382,1,Caasimada,National,"On 15 April 2020, Al shabaab militants killed six civilians accused of spying on the group in Jamaame town (Jamaame, Lower Juba). Al shabaab court ordered their killings when they were found to be spying for the govt of Somalia.",6,1587417446,SOM 7064896,706,SOM30948,30948,"14 April 2020",2020,1,"Strategic developments","Looting/property destruction","Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Jareer Clan Group (Somalia)",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,"Bulo Burto",,"Bulo Burto",3.8519,45.5651,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 14 April 2020, Al shabaab militants looted approximately 100 camels and cattle from the Seddex Cumarow Clan of Jareer clan in Jabaale area near Bulo Burto town (Bulo Burto, Hiraan). This was in response to an Al shabaab militant court ruling that the Seddex Cumarow Clan should compensate over a murder case and the clan failed to pay.",0,1587417447,SOM 7071432,706,SOM30946,30946,"14 April 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,Janaale,1.8,44.7,1,"Shabelle Media Network",Subnational,"On 14 April 2020, Al Shabaab fighters attacked a Govt forces (assumed military) base in Jana ale town (Marko, Lower Shebelle). The clash was initiated with RPGs followed by heavy weapon fire and 2 people were killed. Al Shaba militants retreated.",2,1588021640,SOM 7521256,706,SOM30945,30945,"14 April 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)","Civilians (Somalia); Taxi Drivers (Somalia)",1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Karan",2.0652,45.39,1,Caasimada,National,"On 14 April 2020, Al Shabaab claimed responsibility for an IED explosion that targeted a Govt security convoy (assumed military) at the Jamuuriya village in Mogadishu-Karan (Karan, Banadir). The explosion destroyed two passing tuk-tuks and injured at least four civilians.",0,1618502829,SOM 7532566,706,SOM30939,30939,"13 April 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Civilians (Somalia)","Taxi Drivers (Somalia)",7,17,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Yaqshid",2.0678,45.35,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 13 April 2020, armed men suspected to be security forces personnel (assumed police) shot and seriously injured an auto-rickshaw driver at Towfiiq junction road in Mogadishu-Yaqshid (Yaqshid, Banadir). The shooting was the result of a verbal dispute between victim and perpetrators about road access.",0,1618502836,SOM 7071531,706,SOM30941,30941,"13 April 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Baydhaba,,Baidoa,3.1172,43.6469,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 13 April 2020, Govt soldiers (assumed military) attacked a location where Al Shabaab fighters were congregating at Garas-Gamaw village near Baidoa town (Baydhaba, Bay). After a brief fight Al Shaba fighters escaped from the place.",0,1588021640,SOM 7071537,706,SOM30944,30944,"13 April 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Labour Group (Somalia)",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Gedo,Luuq,,Badiye,3.6426,42.407,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 13 April 2020, Al shabaab fighters opened fire at a civilian vehicle suspected of transporting Mira/Khat near Badiye village in the Luuq town area (Luuq, Gedo). The driver of the vehicle was killed in the shooting.",1,1588021640,SOM 7064888,706,SOM30943,30943,"13 April 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians","Abduction/forced disappearance","Warsangeli Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Civilians (Somalia)","Habar Yoonis-Muse Ismail Sub-Clan Militia (Somalia)",7,47,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Sanaag,Ceerigaabo,,Ceerigaabo,10.6218,47.3681,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 13 April 2020, Warsangeli clan militia have abducted two men coming from the Muse Ismail of Habar Yonis clan in Ceerigaabo town (Ceerigaabo, Sanaag).",0,1587417447,SOM 7071378,706,SOM30942,30942,"13 April 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Kenya)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Badhaadhe,,Kolbiyow,-1.1369,41.2174,1,"Radio Dalsan",National,"On 13 April 2020, Al Shabaab militants attacked Kenyan defense forces (assumed Amisom) at a base in Kolbiyow town (Badhaadhe, Lower Juba). After heavy gun fire from both sides, Al Shabaab claimed to have killed 4 soldiers.",4,1588021639,SOM 7064565,706,SOM30940,30940,"13 April 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Farah Nur-Gadabuursi Sub-Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Military Forces of Somaliland (2010-)",,1,14,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Awdal,Borama,,Borama,9.9387,43.1839,1,Caasimada,National,"On 13 April 2020, gunmen from Farah-Nuur sub-clan of Gadabuursi clan attacked military officers manning a piece of land disputed by Jibril-Yonis sub-clan in Borama town (Awdal, Borama). Both sides exchanged gunfire and Farah-Nuur sub-clan retreated.",0,1587417446,SOM 7526175,706,SOM30935,30935,"12 April 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Hawl Wadaag",2.048,45.32,1,"Shabelle Media Network",National,"On 12 April 2020, police officers in a patrol clashed with two Al shabaab militants in Mogadishu-Hawl Wadaag district (Hwal Wadaag, Banadir). One militant was killed and another was injured.",1,1618502871,SOM 7064874,706,SOM30937,30937,"12 April 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,"Bulo Mareer",1.6298,44.5196,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 12 April 2020, Al shabaab militants attacked Govt security troops (assumed military) at the west main road entrance checkpoint in Buulo Mareer town (Marka, Lower Shabelle). The two sides exchanged gunfire before Al shabaab militants were forced to withdraw.",0,1587417447,SOM 7519026,706,SOM30936,30936,"12 April 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Mogadishu - Dharkenley",2.0095,45.25,1,"Calamada; Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 12 April 2020, Al shabaab militants shot and killed two municipal police officers collecting taxi revenue at KM13 village in Mogadishu-Dharkenley (Dharkenley, Banadir). They stole the victims AK47 guns and managed to escape from the scene.",2,1618502871,SOM 7064513,706,SOM30938,30938,"12 April 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Jowhar,,Burane,2.8,45.55,1,"VOA; Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 12 April 2020, AMISOM repelled an attack on Burane base when Al shabaab militants attacked using rockets followed by gun fire in Burane village (Jowhar, Middle Shabelle).",0,1587417446,SOM 7064880,706,SOM30928,30928,"11 April 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Baydhaba,,Ideedi,3.1967,43.2909,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 11 April 2020, unidentified gunmen shot at a civilian riding on a motorbike near Ideedi village (Bardaale, Buur Hakaba). The victim succumbed to his injury later in the day at Berdaale town.",1,1587417447,SOM 7064881,706,SOM30930,30930,"11 April 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,17,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Baydhaba,,Baidoa,3.1172,43.6469,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 11 April 2020, a government soldier shot and injured a civilian in Baidoa town (Baydhaba, Bay). The incident came after the soldier ordered the victim to hand over a bundle of Mira/khat which has been formally banned by the government.",0,1587417447,SOM 7064884,706,SOM30933,30933,"11 April 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-)","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Gedo,Luuq,,Kurteele,3.4114,42.9338,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 11 April 2020, Al shabaab fighters ambushed an AMISOM/Govt Forces (assumed military) convoy near Kurteele village in Luuq district (Luuq, Gedo). Both sides briefly engaged in a small fight and Al shabaab militants retreated.",0,1587417447,SOM 7064885,706,SOM30934,30934,"11 April 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Baydhaba,,Mayafulka,3.1292,43.6977,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 11 April 2020, Govt security forces (assumed military) on a security patrol clashed with Al shabaab militants near Mayafulka town (Baydhaba,Bay). They briefly engaged in a firefight until the Al shabaab militants retreated.",0,1587417447,SOM 7532629,706,SOM30932,30932,"11 April 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,Mogadishu,2.0414,45.3337,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 11 April 2020, an IED detonation exploded targeting a super convoy (assumed military forces of Somalia) which was on its way back to Mogadishu from Maslah village (Mogadishu city, Banadir).",0,1618502897,SOM 7060311,706,SOM30924,30924,"11 April 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Awdheegle,1.9833,44.8333,2,Calamada,National,"On 11 April 2020, Al Shabaabs militant attacked government forces (assumed military) in the vicinity of Awdheegle town (Afgooye, Lower Shabelle). Two soldiers were killed.",2,1586813940,SOM 7060574,706,SOM30925,30925,"11 April 2020",2020,1,Riots,"Violent demonstration","Rioters (Somalia)",,5,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,15,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Galgaduud,Cabudwaaq,,Cabudwaaq,6.1478,46.3964,1,"Radio Dalsan",National,"On 11 April 2020, several people, including women and children, demonstrated and burned tires in Cabudwaaq town (Cabudwaaq, Galgaduud) against the Galmudug President over alleged clanism. Police fired guns to disperse the demonstrators. [size=several]",0,1586813941,SOM 7064958,706,SOM30926,30926,"11 April 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Habar Yoonis-Muse Ismail Sub-Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Warsangeli Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,44,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Sanaag,Ceerigaabo,,Sanaag,10.5,48,2,"Undisclosed Source; Radio Dalsan","Local partner-Other","On 11 April 2020, armed clan militias from Habar Yoonis-Muse Ismail sub-clan militia fought with Warsangeli clan militia in the vicinity of Sanaag town (Ceerigaabo, Sanaag). The motive behind the fight was clan retaliation.",0,1587417459,SOM 7528365,706,SOM30931,30931,"11 April 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Mogadishu - Daynile",2.0581,45.3003,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 11 April 2020, two men suspected to be Al shabaab fighters shot and injured a Govt Security personnel (assumed police) in the vicinity of Tabeelaha Weydow in Mogadishu-Daynile (Deynile, Banadir).",0,1618502902,SOM 7064550,706,SOM30929,30929,"11 April 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Ethiopia)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Baydhaba,,Bardaale,3.3516,44.1223,2,"Al Furqaan",National,"On 11 April 2020, Al shabaab militants attacked an Amisom convoy (assumed Ethiopian forces) in between Yurkud village and Bardaale town (Buur Hakaba, Bay). 2 Al shabaab militants and 1 Ethiopian soldier were killed in the fight. Al shabaab fighters retreated.",3,1618502903,SOM 7526695,706,SOM30921,30921,"10 April 2020",2020,1,Protests,"Peaceful protest","Protesters (Somalia)","Civilians (Somalia); Muslim Group (Somalia)",6,,,0,60,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Hamar Weyne",2.0337,45.34,1,"Shabelle Media Network",National,"On 10 April 2020, worshippers protested and chanted slogans like 'God is great' in Mogadishu-Hamar Weyne (Hamar Weyne,Banadir), in support of an imam who refused a police request to shut the mosque doors as part of coronavirus restrictions. [size=no report].",0,1618502910,SOM 7064878,706,SOM30927,30927,"10 April 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians","Abduction/forced disappearance","Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Aid Workers (Somalia)",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Baydhaba,,"Mooda Mooda",3.007,43.8494,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 10 April 2020, Al shabaab abducted two local NGO workers near Mooda-Mooda village who were travelling from Buurhakaba to Baidoa (Bay, Baydhaba).",0,1587417447,SOM 7519025,706,SOM30922,30922,"10 April 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Jareer-Weyne-Shiidle Sub-Clan Group (Somalia)",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Yaqshid",2.0678,45.35,1,"Caasimada; Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 10 April 2020, Al Shabaab militants shot and killed a clan elder belong to Jareer Weyne clan while he was leaving mosque after Isha prayers in Mogadishu-Yaqshid (Yaqshid, Banadir).",1,1618502911,SOM 7061060,706,SOM30911,30911,"10 April 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Afgooye,2.15,45.116,1,"Undisclosed Source; Calamada","Local partner-Other","On 10 April 2020, Al Shabaab fighters shot and killed security officer (assumed military) at Suuqa in Afgooye town (Afgooye, Lower Shabelle).",1,1586814291,SOM 7061061,706,SOM30916,30916,"10 April 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)","Government of Somalia (2017-) Puntland State",7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Mudug,Gaalkacyo,,"Gaalkacyo North",6.77,47.63,2,"Caasimada; Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 10 April 2020, a Puntland government official was shot and killed by two unidentified men while entering a mosque in Gaalkacyo district (Gaalkacyo,Mudug).",1,1586814291,SOM 7060307,706,SOM30918,30918,"10 April 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Al Shabaab",,2,22,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Juba",Jilib,,Jilib,0.4833,42.7666,1,Caasimada,National,"On 10 April 2020, heavy fighting erupted between Al Shabaab militants in Jilib town (Jilib,Middle Juba), after two militants were accused of spying and a section of the fighters defended the accused men. 10 militants were killed in the fight.",10,1586813940,SOM 7060572,706,SOM30913,30913,"10 April 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Jubaland Security Force",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Kismaayo,,Bar-Sanguun,-0.4876,42.1839,2,"Radio Dalsan",National,"On 10 April 2020, Jubaland forces clashed with Al Shabaab militants while carrying out operations near Bar-Sanguuni (Kismaayo,Lower Juba). One militant was killed.",1,1586813941,SOM 7060600,706,SOM30923,30923,"10 April 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Unidentified Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Civilians (Somalia)","Unidentified Clan Group (Somalia)",7,47,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle","Wanla Weyn",,"Yaaq Biri Weyne",2.6295,44.6977,1,"Shabelle Media Network",Subnational,"On 10 April 2020, an unidentified clan militia shot and killed a prominent elder in Yaaq Biri Weyne (Wanla Weyne, Lower Shabelle). The motive of the killing was clan retaliation.",1,1586813941,SOM 7060601,706,SOM30912,30912,"10 April 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Government regains territory","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Jubaland Security Force",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Kismaayo,,Arare,-0.2021,42.607,2,"Shabelle Media Network",National,"On 10 April 2020, Govt forces (assumed Jubaland security forces) captured villages near Arare town (Kismaayo, Lower Juba). It's unknown whether any Al Shabaab militants were killed or captured. Al Shabaab militants withdrew their forces from the area.",0,1586813941,SOM 7712401,706,SOM30920,30920,"10 April 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Air/drone strike","Military Forces of the United States (2017-2021)",,8,"Civilians (Somalia)","Jareer-Weyne-Shiidle Sub-Clan Group (Somalia)",7,78,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Jamaame,,Kamsuuma,0.2494,42.7751,2,Calamada,National,"On 10 April 2020, U.S. Africa Command airstrikes killed the suldan of Jareer weyne near Kamsuuma town (Jamaame, Lower Juba). He was killed while riding on his motorbike.",1,1614039929,SOM 7060630,706,SOM30915,30915,"10 April 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Al Shabaab",,2,22,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Diinsoor,,Diinsoor,2.4074,42.9766,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 10 April 2020, two groups of Al Shabaab militants clashed in Buulo Gaduud village near Diinsor town (Diinsoor, Bay). Two were killed and 1 injured. The clash followed a dispute over the release of several people detained by the group.",2,1586813941,SOM 7060641,706,SOM30917,30917,"10 April 2020",2020,1,Protests,"Peaceful protest","Protesters (Somalia)","Issa Mahmud Sub-Clan Group (Somalia)",6,,,0,60,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Nugaal,Garoowe,,Garowe,8.4064,48.4819,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 10 April 2020, armed clan militiamen from the Bahortable sub-clan of Isse Mohamud protested at the mayor's office and blocked all the roads leading to the area in Garowe town (Garoowe, Nugaal). They were demanding compensation after demolition of buildings next to the mayor's office. [size=no report].",0,1586813941,SOM 7060648,706,SOM30914,30914,"10 April 2020",2020,1,Riots,"Violent demonstration","Rioters (Somalia)","Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",5,,,0,50,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,"Belet Weyne",,"Belet Weyne",4.736,45.2043,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 10 April 2020, security forces (assumed police) staged a demonstration over payment and logistics issues, blocking all roads in Belet Weyne (Hiraan, Balet Weyne). The demonstrators set tires on fire and completely stopped the movement of cars in the town. Gunshots were heard from an unknown source. [size=no report]",0,1586813941,SOM 7576281,706,SOM30919,30919,"10 April 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence",Grenade,"Al Shabaab",,2,,,0,20,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Jowhar,,Jowhar,2.7797,45.5042,2,"Shabelle Media Network; Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 10 April 2020, suspected Al Shabaab militants threw a hand grenade in the vicinity of the Safa Hotel, Hantiwadag Village in Jowhar district (Jowhar,Middle Shabelle). No casualties reported.",0,1611613343,SOM 7519024,706,SOM30909,30909,"09 April 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Burundi)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,Mogadishu,2.0414,45.3337,2,"Undisclosed Source; Calamada","Local partner-Other","On 09 April 2020, two roadside IED targeting an international military convoy (assumed AMISOM) exploded in the vicinity of Aliyaale village, between Balcad and Mogadishu City (Banadir, Mogadishu). AS militants claimed responsibility of the attack.",0,1618502932,SOM 7061057,706,SOM30902,30902,"09 April 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)","AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Uganda)",1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Bariirre,2.0476,44.8975,1,"Calamada; Al Furqaan",National,"On 09 April 2020, Al Shabaab militants attacked a government forces (assumed military)/AMISOM Uganda forces base in Bariirre town (Afgooye, Lower Shabelle). Al Shabaab militants retreated following heavy fighting.",0,1586814291,SOM 7060313,706,SOM30903,30903,"09 April 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Jubaland Security Force",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Kismaayo,,Bar-Sanguun,-0.4876,42.1839,1,Calamada,National,"On 09 April 2020, Al Shabaab militants attacked a government forces (assumed Jubaland security forces) base in Bar-Sanguuni town (Kismaayo, Lower Juba). Al Shabaab claims to have killed 10 soldiers.",10,1586813940,SOM 7710305,706,SOM30907,30907,"09 April 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Air/drone strike","Military Forces of the United States (2017-2021)","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Jubaland Security Force",8,"Al Shabaab",,2,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Jamaame,,Kobon,0.0356,42.7091,2,AFRICOM,Regional,"On 09 April 2020, U.S. Africa Command in coordination with Somali military forces conducted airstrikes targeting Al Shabaab fighters near Kobon town (Jamaame,Lower Juba). The airstrikes killed 9 Al Shabaab militants.",9,1614039923,SOM 7107171,706,SOM30905,30905,"09 April 2020",2020,1,"Strategic developments","Non-violent transfer of territory","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Galgaduud,Cadaado,,"Cada Kibir",5.8958,46.9125,1,"Caasimada; Radio Dalsan",National,"On 9 April 2020, Govt forces (assumed military) took control over Qaayib and Cadakibir villages (Cadaado, Galgaduud) from Al Shabaab militants. No clash reported.",0,1591052464,SOM 7060642,706,SOM30900,30900,"09 April 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)","Civilians (Somalia)",1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Awdheegle,1.9833,44.8333,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 09 April 2020, an IED targeting Govt Security forces (assumed military) was detonated in an area close to Awdheegle District (Afgooye, Lower Shabelle). The explosion hit a civilian donkey cart nearby.",0,1586813941,SOM 7060647,706,SOM30901,30901,"09 April 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Labour Group (Somalia)",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Balcad,,Balcad,2.39,45.3833,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 09 April 2020, an explosion targeting a civilian container truck in a logistic supply convoy was reported between Maslah and Balcad town (Balcad, Middle Shabelle). Al Shabaab militants claimed responsibility.",0,1586813941,SOM 7060649,706,SOM30908,30908,"09 April 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Baydhaba,,Mayafulka,3.1292,43.6977,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 09 April 2020, an RCIED was detonated at a teashop near Mayafulka town (Baydhaba, Bay) after an EOD team arrived at the scene to dismantle the device. No report on fatalities.",0,1586813941,SOM 7060650,706,SOM30904,30904,"09 April 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-)","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",8,"Al Shabaab",,2,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Balcad,,"Ceel Geelow",2.5159,45.3622,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 09 April 2020, AMISOM/Govt forces (assumed military) repulsed an Al Shabaab attack on their base in Ceel Geelow (Balcad, Middle Shabelle). Al Shabaab initiated the attack with RPGs and heavy weapon fire but rapidly retreated.",0,1586813941,SOM 7531205,706,SOM30910,30910,"09 April 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Karan",2.0652,45.39,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 09 April 2020, unidentified perpetrators shot and injured a civilian at the Buurta Diikow village in Mogadishu-Karan (Karan, Banadir).",0,1618502946,SOM 7060680,706,SOM30906,30906,"09 April 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-)","Civilians (Somalia)",8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Balcad,,"Hareer Cradle",2.4314,45.4635,1,VOA,International,"On 09 April 2020, an Al Shabaab IED targeting an AMISOM convoy exploded at Hareer Cradle Village in Balcad district (Balcad, Middle Shabelle). 2 civilians were injured in the explosion.",0,1586813941,SOM 7060573,706,SOM30898,30898,"08 April 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,Janaale,1.8,44.7,2,"Radio Dalsan",National,"On 08 April 2020, an explosive targeting government forces detonated between Buufow and Janaale town (Marka, Middle Shabelle). Al Shabaab claim to have killed 5 soldiers in the attack.",5,1586813941,SOM 7060627,706,SOM30894,30894,"08 April 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Civilians (Somalia)","Labour Group (Somalia)",7,17,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,"Belet Weyne",,"Belet Weyne",4.736,45.2043,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 08 April 2020, soldiers fired warning shots to disperse rickshaw drivers that blocked the road at Buundaweyne bridge, south of Belet Weyne (Belet Weyne, Hiraan). A paserby got injured from fired bullets.",0,1586813941,SOM 7060632,706,SOM30899,30899,"08 April 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Jowhar,,Mahadaay,2.9704,45.5347,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 08 April 2020, Al Shabaab militants fired a B-10 Rocket and launched an attack with heavy weapons on AMISOM troops at Mahaday (Jowhar,Middle Shabelle). AMISOM soldiers repulsed the attack and Al Shabaab casualties were reported.",0,1586813941,SOM 7060638,706,SOM30896,30896,"08 April 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Puntland Security Force",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bari,Bossaso,,Galgala,10.9901,49.0568,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 08 April 2020, Al Shabaab attacked security forces (assumed military) on patrol in the Galgala mountains (Bossaso, Bari). No further details reported.",0,1586813941,SOM 7060644,706,SOM30893,30893,"08 April 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,11,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,"Belet Weyne",,"Belet Weyne",4.736,45.2043,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 08 April 2020, soldiers loyal to the former Hiraan Governor fired several shots at the new Governor's guards (assumed police) when they arrived at the Hiraan Regional HQ in Balet Wyne (Balet Weyne, Hiraan). No casualties reported.",0,1586813941,SOM 7060679,706,SOM30895,30895,"08 April 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Puntland Police Force",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bari,Bossaso,,Bosaso,11.2842,49.1816,1,VOA,International,"On 08 April 2020, an RCIED attack against a police patrol (assumed to Puntland police) vehicle in the Fadhisame area of Bossaso city (Bossaso, Bari). 10 people were injured. No organization claimed responsibility for the attack.",0,1586813941,SOM 7060682,706,SOM30897,30897,"08 April 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Burundi)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Balcad,,Gololey,2.4492,45.3542,2,VOA,International,"On 08 April 2020, a roadside IED targeting an AMISOM Burundi military convoy was detonated near Gololey village (Balcad, Middle Shabelle). Al Shabaab claimed the responsibility of the attack.",0,1586813941,SOM 7528724,706,SOM30891,30891,"07 April 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,11,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Mogadishu - Dharkenley",2.0095,45.25,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 07 April 2020, rival groups of government forces (assumed military) engaged in an exchange of gunfire near Waaxda Kowaad village in Mogadishu-Dharkenley (Dharkenley, Banadir). The clashes came after police conducted operation in the area and received information about people in uniform robbing civilians' smart phones.",0,1618502971,SOM 7522857,706,SOM30892,30892,"07 April 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Unidentified Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Civilians (Somalia)","Unidentified Clan Group (Somalia); Health Workers (Somalia)",7,47,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Yaqshid",2.0678,45.35,1,Goobjoob,National,"On 07 April 2020, unidentified gunmen traveling on a motorcycle shot and killed a well-known medical doctor at the Suuq bacaad market in Mogadishu-Yaqshid (Yaqshid, Banadir). The shooting is believed to be a case clan revenge between two sub clans.",1,1618502972,SOM 7579581,706,SOM30890,30890,"07 April 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Jowhar,,Jowhar,2.7797,45.5042,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 07 April 2020, Al Shabaab militants shot and killed an old man when he rejected the acquisition of his land and property in Jowhar district (Jowhar, Middle Shabelle).",1,1611613361,SOM 7712980,706,SOM30889,30889,"07 April 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Air/drone strike","Military Forces of the United States (2017-2021)",,8,"Al Shabaab","Civilians (Somalia)",2,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Juba",Jilib,,Jilib,0.4833,42.7666,1,"Radio Kulmiye",National,"On 07 April 2020, U.S. Africa Command conducted airstrikes targeting Al Shabaab fighters in Jilib town (Jilib, Middle Juba). Two civilians were killed and one injured in the airstrike. AS fatalities were also reported",2,1614039930,SOM 7060309,706,SOM30887,30887,"06 April 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Shante Alen Sub-Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Civilians (Somalia)","Gaaljecel Clan Group (Somalia)",7,47,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle","Wanla Weyn",,"Wanla Weyne",2.6195,44.8936,1,Caasimada,National,"On 06 April 2020, two youths from the Gaaljecel clan were shot and killed by Shante Alen clan militiamen at the market in Wanla Weyne town (Lower Shabelle) One of the bodies was burnt after the victim was killed in public.",2,1586813940,SOM 7060310,706,SOM30882,30882,"06 April 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,Janaale,1.8,44.7,1,Caasimada,National,"On 06 April 2020, Al Shabaab fighters carried out an attack against security force (assumed military) bases in Janaale town (Marka, Lower Shabelle). Four soldiers we killed after heavy gunfire. Al Shabaab militants retreated after the clash.",4,1586813940,SOM 7060312,706,SOM30883,30883,"06 April 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Jubaland Security Force",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Badhaadhe,,Koday,-1.0351,41.9748,1,Calamada,National,"On 06 April 2020, Al Shabaab fighters launched an attack on state forces (assumed Jubaland military forces) in Koday town (Badhaadhe, Lower Juba), killing two soldiers.",2,1586813940,SOM 7060569,706,SOM30881,30881,"06 April 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Marehan-Wagardhac Sub-Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Suleiman-Habar Gedir Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,44,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Galgaduud,Cadaado,,Galinsoor,6.4264,46.7055,2,"Radio Dalsan",National,"On 06 April 2020, four people were killed when militiamen from the Wagardhac sub-clan of Marehan and Saleban sub-clan of Habargidir clashed in Baali caad village near Galinsoor (Cadaado, Galgaduud). 26 others were wounded.",4,1586813941,SOM 7060577,706,SOM30886,30886,"06 April 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Gaaljecel Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Shante Alen Sub-Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,44,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle","Wanla Weyn",,"Wanla Weyne",2.6195,44.8936,2,"Radio Kulmiye",National,"On 06 April 2020, three people were reportedly killed during fighting between Galjecel and Shanta Alen sub-clan militias at Warabale village in Wanla Weyne district (Lower Shabelle). The clash was related to a land dispute between the clan militias.",3,1586813941,SOM 7712392,706,SOM30879,30879,"06 April 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Air/drone strike","Military Forces of the United States (2017-2021)",,8,"Al Shabaab","Civilians (Somalia)",2,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Awdheegle,1.9833,44.8333,2,Caasimada,National,"On 06 April 2020, U.S. Africa Command conducted airstrikes targeting Al Shabaab fighters in the villages of Elwaregow and Kelicafimaad near Awdheegle town (Awdheegle, Lower Shabelle). Civillian casualties were reported.",0,1614039929,SOM 7060634,706,SOM30888,30888,"06 April 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bakool,Xudur,,Yabyab,4.1854,44.0535,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 06 April 2020, security forces (assumed military) clashed with Al Shabaab fighters while conducting a security operation in the Yabyab village area (Xudur, Bakool).",0,1586813941,SOM 7060639,706,SOM30880,30880,"06 April 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Osman Mahmud Sub-Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Dashiishe Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,44,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bari,Bossaso,,Bosaso,11.2842,49.1816,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 06 April 2020, an armed clash occurred between Osman Mohamud and Dishiishe sub-clan militias in the First July area of Bosaso (Bari, Bassaso). The clash was related to a land dispute.",0,1586813941,SOM 7531206,706,SOM30885,30885,"06 April 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Karan",2.0652,45.39,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 06 April 2020, Al Shabaab militants shot and killed a government security officer (assumed police) at the Sanca junction road in Mogadishu-Karan (Banadir, Karan).",1,1618503007,SOM 7527899,706,SOM30884,30884,"06 April 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence",Grenade,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Bondhere",2.0456,45.34,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 06 April 2020, suspected Al Shabaab militants threw a hand grenade at government troops (assumed police) at the Afarta Jerdiino junction road in Mogadishu-Bondhere (Banadir, Bondhere).",0,1618503008,SOM 7060293,706,SOM30876,30876,"05 April 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Ethiopia)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Gedo,Luuq,,Luuq,3.8,42.5446,1,"Al Furqaan",National,"On 05 April 2020, a roadside IED was detonated targeting an AMISOM Ethiopia military convoy in the vicinity of Luuq town (Luuq,Gedo). Casualties reported. Al Shabaab claimed the responsibility of the attack.",0,1586813940,SOM 7060294,706,SOM30873,30873,"05 April 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Shelling/artillery/missile attack","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Kismaayo,,Bar-Sanguun,-0.4876,42.1839,2,"Al Furqaan",National,"On 05 April 2020, Al Shabaab militants fired 20 mortar rounds towards security forces (assumed military) in the vicinity of Bar-Sanguni Village (Kismaayo, Lower Juba). Al Shabaab militants claimed to have killed one soldier and injured several.",1,1586813940,SOM 7710285,706,SOM30871,30871,"05 April 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Air/drone strike","Military Forces of the United States (2017-2021)","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",8,"Al Shabaab",,2,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Awdheegle,1.9833,44.8333,2,AFRICOM,Regional,"On 05 April 2020, U.S. Africa Command in coordination with Somali forces conducted three airstrikes targeting Al Shabaab militants in the vicinity of Mubaraak village near Awdheegle town (Afgooye, Lower Shabelle). Eight militants were reported dead.",8,1614039923,SOM 7060568,706,SOM30875,30875,"05 April 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Marehan-Wagardhac Sub-Clan Militia (Somalia)","Pastoralists (Somalia)",4,"Suleiman-Habar Gedir Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,44,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Galgaduud,Cadaado,,Galinsoor,6.4264,46.7055,2,"Radio Dalsan",National,"On 05 April 2020, two pastoralist from the Wagardhac sub-clan of Marehan were killed during a clash with militiamen from the Saleban sub-clan of Habargidir in Baali caad village near Galinsoor (Cadaado, Galgaduud). The clash was related to clan revenge.",2,1586813941,SOM 7060631,706,SOM30872,30872,"05 April 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Awdheegle,1.9833,44.8333,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 05 April 2020, Al Shabaab fighters launched an attack on security force (assumed military) checkpoints on the outskirt of Awdheegle town (Afgooye, Lower Shabelle). The clash was initiated with RPGs followed by an exchange of heavy gunfire. AS militants were forced to withdraw.",0,1586813941,SOM 7060633,706,SOM30874,30874,"05 April 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)","Government of Somalia (2017-) Puntland State",7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Mudug,Gaalkacyo,,"Gaalkacyo North",6.77,47.63,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 05 April 2020, a Puntland government official sustained injuries when unidentified persons detonated an RCIED under his vehicle near the police station in North Gaalkayo (Gaalkacyo, Mudug).",0,1586813941,SOM 7060636,706,SOM30877,30877,"05 April 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians","Abduction/forced disappearance","Hawadle Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Civilians (Somalia)","Abgal Clan Group (Somalia)",7,47,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,"Bulo Burto",,Maxaas,4.3934,46.0882,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 05 April 2020, four men from the Abgal clan were abducted by armed men from Hawadle clan in Maxaas district (Bulo Burto, Hiraan). The abduction was related to clan retaliation.",0,1586813941,SOM 7532190,706,SOM30878,30878,"05 April 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence",Grenade,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Hodan,,"Mogadishu - Hodan",2.0333,45.35,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 05 April 2020, Al Shabaab militants threw a hand grenade at government forces (assumed military) in the Xero-Tolmo Govt Forces camp near the Ministry of Defence in Mogadishu-Hodan (Hodan, Banadir).",0,1611019348,SOM 7031379,706,SOM30858,30858,"04 April 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Bariirre,2.0476,44.8975,2,"Radio Kulmiye",National,"On 04 April 2020, an IED exploded and hit a donkey cart driven by a father and his son near Bariire (Afgooye, Lower Shabelle). The explosion killed the son, while the father was critically wounded.",1,1586212553,SOM 7578476,706,SOM30868,30868,"04 April 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Jowhar,,Jowhar,2.7797,45.5042,2,"Radio Dalsan",National,"On 04 April 2020, a landmine explosion targeting security forces personnel present in the restaurant for coffee at the Hantiwadag village in Jowhar town (Jowhar, Middle Shabelle). One person killed and three others injured.",1,1611613350,SOM 7578243,706,SOM30867,30867,"04 April 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Burundi)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Jowhar,,Jowhar,2.7797,45.5042,1,"Mogadishu Update","New media","On 04 April 2020, a roadside RCIED targeting a passing AMISOM Burundi military convoy was detonated near Jowhar Airport (Jowhar, Middle Shabelle). Al Shabaab claimed responsibility for the attack.",0,1611613349,SOM 7579827,706,SOM30859,30859,"04 April 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Jowhar,,Jowhar,2.7797,45.5042,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 04 April 2020, an IED exploded in front of Nor Dob hotel in Jowhar town (Jowhar,Middle Shabelle). One person was killed and three other injured.",1,1611613362,SOM 7529947,706,SOM30869,30869,"04 April 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Civilians (Somalia)","Taxi Drivers (Somalia)",7,17,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Mogadishu - Daynile",2.0581,45.3003,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 04 April 2020, suspected security force (assumed police) personnel shot and seriously injured a Tuk-Tuk driver near Tabeelah Weydow in Mogadishu-Daynile (Daynile, Banadir). The shooting was related to a dispute about road access.",0,1618503040,SOM 7533030,706,SOM30870,30870,"04 April 2020",2020,1,Protests,"Peaceful protest","Protesters (Somalia)","Women (Somalia)",6,,,0,60,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Wardhigley",2.0549,45.33,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 04 April 2020, widows of deceased SNAF soldiers staged a small scale protest at the El Gab checkpoint near the entrance of Villa Somalia in Wardhigley (Banadir). They protested against the absence of support from the FGS. [size=no report]",0,1618503041,SOM 7214142,706,SOM30855,30855,"03 April 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,"Bulo Burto",,Maxaas,4.3934,46.0882,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 03 April 2020, Al Shabaab ambushed a vehicle which they believed was being used by local administration security forces in the vicinity of Moqokori village in Maxaas district (Bulo Burto, Hiraan). Two civilians on board were injured.",0,1600121131,SOM 7710279,706,SOM30853,30853,"03 April 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Air/drone strike","Military Forces of the United States (2017-2021)","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",8,"Al Shabaab",,2,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,"Buur Hakaba",,"Buur Xakaba",2.8049,44.0821,2,AFRICOM,Regional,"On 03 April 2020, U.S. Africa Command, in coordination with Somali forces, conducted an airstrike targeting al-Shabaab militants in the vicinity of Buush-Madina village near Buur Xakaba town (Buur Xakaba, Bay). The airstrike killed five Al Shabaab militants.",5,1614039923,SOM 7031425,706,SOM30856,30856,"03 April 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Gaaljecel Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Civilians (Somalia)","Rahanweyn-Hubeer Sub-Clan Group (Somalia)",7,47,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle","Wanla Weyn",,"Wanla Weyne",2.6195,44.8936,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 03 April 2020, an armed Galjecel clan militia shot and killed eight people heading to Wanlaweyn (Wanla Weyn, Lower Shabelle). The motive of the killing was clan retaliation between the Galjecel clan and Raxanweyn Hubeer sub-clan.",8,1586212553,SOM 7031426,706,SOM30857,30857,"03 April 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Rahanweyn-Hubeer Sub-Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Civilians (Somalia)","Gaaljecel Clan Group (Somalia)",7,47,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle","Wanla Weyn",,"Wanla Weyne",2.6195,44.8936,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 03 April 2020, an armed Rahanweyn Hubeer sub-clan militia beheaded four children and their father in Wanlaweyne (Wanla Weyn, Lower Shabelle). The killing was reported to be a case of clan retaliation.",5,1586212553,SOM 7798924,706,SOM30854,30854,"03 April 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Unidentified Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Civilians (Somalia)","Unidentified Clan Group (Somalia)",7,47,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Kismaayo,,Kismayo,-0.3603,42.5463,1,"Radio Kulmiye",National,"On 03 April 2020, unidentified gunmen shot and killed two people in Kismayo (Kismaayo, Lower Juba). The motive behind the incident was clan retaliation.",2,1617662604,SOM 7060625,706,SOM30866,30866,"03 April 2020",2020,1,Protests,"Peaceful protest","Protesters (Somalia)","Taxi Drivers (Somalia)",6,,,0,60,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Afgooye,2.15,45.116,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 03 April 2020, auto-rickshaws drivers staged a protest against illegal taxation in Afgooye town (Afgooye,Lower Shabelle). The event remained peaceful. [size=no report]",0,1586813941,SOM 7031377,706,SOM30845,30845,"02 April 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Non-state actor overtakes territory","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Jubaland Security Force",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Afmadow,,Dhobley,0.4063,41.0124,2,"Radio Dalsan",National,"On 02 April 2020, AS militants attacked and reportedly forced a group of security forces (assumed Jubaland military forces) from their position at Dag-Adde village in Dhobley district (Afmadow, Lower Juba).",0,1586212553,SOM 7710298,706,SOM30844,30844,"02 April 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Air/drone strike","Military Forces of the United States (2017-2021)","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",8,"Al Shabaab",,2,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,"Buur Hakaba",,"Buur Xakaba",2.8049,44.0821,2,AFRICOM,Regional,"On 02 April 2020, U.S. Africa Command, in coordination with Somalia forces, conducted an airstrike targeting al-Shabaab militants in the vicinity of Buush-Madina village near Buur Xakaba town (Buur Xakaba,Bay). The airstrike killed three Al Shabaab militants.",3,1614039923,SOM 7031402,706,SOM30847,30847,"02 April 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bakool,Xudur,,"Eel Leheli",4.1667,43.6824,2,"Somali News Agency",National,"On 02 April 2020, Govt Security Forces (assumed military) clashed with Al Shabaab near Eel Leheli village (Xudur,Bakool) after the Al shabaab militants carjacked three motorbikes. One militant was killed and two others injured.",1,1586212553,SOM 7031150,706,SOM30846,30846,"02 April 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)","Unidentified Clan Group (Somalia)",1,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)","Unidentified Clan Group (Somalia)",1,11,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Diinsoor,,Diinsoor,2.4074,42.9766,1,Caasimada,National,"On 02 April 2020, security forces (assumed military) personnel opened fire at fellow members and civilians in downtown area of Diinsor (Diinsor, Bay). 14 people were killed and 2 people injured. The incident is reportedly clan related.",14,1586212552,SOM 7060624,706,SOM30865,30865,"02 April 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians","Abduction/forced disappearance","Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Labour Group (Somalia)",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Awdheegle,1.9833,44.8333,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 02 April 2020, Al Shabaab militants attacked a convoy of six trucks carrying construction materials for a mosque near Awdheegle town (Afgooye, Lower Shabelle). The militants kidnapped the drivers and their assistants and destroyed the vehicles.",0,1586813941,SOM 7031452,706,SOM30843,30843,"02 April 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Afgooye,2.15,45.116,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 02 April 2020, Al Shabaab attacked a security forces (assumed military) position at Buundo-yaarey in Afgooye (Afgooye,Lower Shabelle). Al Shabaab attackers withdrew following a brief firefight.",0,1586212553,SOM 7031457,706,SOM30848,30848,"02 April 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,Janaale,1.8,44.7,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 02 April 2020, Al Shabaab militants engaged in an exchange of heavy gunfire with Govt Forces (assumed military) near Janaale and Barire settlements (Marka, Lower Shabelle). Al Shabaab militants retreated.",0,1586212553,SOM 7031460,706,SOM30851,30851,"02 April 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Ethiopia)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Gedo,Luuq,,Shaatilow,3.9051,42.4241,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 02 April 2020, a RCIED exploded targeting an international military (assumed AMISOM) convoy near Shaatilow village in Luuq district (Luuq, Gedo).",0,1586212553,SOM 7031462,706,SOM30852,30852,"02 April 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,Shalaambood,1.7087,44.6961,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 02 April 2020, a roadside RCIED detonated, targeting a security forces (assumed police) patrol at the Khat Market in Shalambood town (Marka, Lower Shabelle). AS claimed responsibility of the attack.",0,1586212553,SOM 7529412,706,SOM30850,30850,"02 April 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Wadajir",2.0462,45.3341,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 02 April 2020, Al Shabaab militants shot and killed a municipal security personnel while he was on duty collecting tax revenue in the Suuqa-Weyne area of Mogadishu-Wadajir (Wadajir, Banadir).",1,1618503078,SOM 7531211,706,SOM30849,30849,"02 April 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence",Grenade,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Heliwa",2.0844,45.39,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 02 April 2020, Al Shabaab militants threw a hand grenade at a security checkpoint manned by Govt security forces (assumed police) at Biyo-Dega Suuqa Xoolaha neighbourhood in Mogadishu-Heliwa (Heliwa, Banadir).",0,1618503079,SOM 7749426,706,SOM30839,30839,"01 April 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Jubaland Security Force",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Badhaadhe,,Koday,-1.0351,41.9748,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 01 April 2020, a firefight erupted as JSF conducted a security operation against suspected Al Shabaab hideouts at Kudhay village (Kismaayo, Lower Juba).",0,1615915443,SOM 7031381,706,SOM30842,30842,"01 April 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Gaaljecel Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Habar Gedir Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,44,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle","Wanla Weyn",,"Yaaq Biri Weyne",2.6295,44.6977,1,"Radio Kulmiye",National,"On 01 April 2020, a clan-based militia from the Gaaljecel sub clan shot and killed a Habar Gedir clan elder during an armed clash at Yaaq Biri Weyne village (Wanla Weyn, Lower Shabelle).",1,1586212553,SOM 7031151,706,SOM30838,30838,"01 April 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Jubaland Security Force",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Badhaadhe,,Koday,-1.0351,41.9748,1,Calamada,National,"On 01 April 2020, Al Shabaab fighters carried out an attack against Jubaland Security Forces in Koday town (Badhaadhe, Lower Juba). Al Shabaab claim to have killed four soldiers and wounded five people.",4,1586212552,SOM 7031446,706,SOM30837,30837,"01 April 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Awdheegle,1.9833,44.8333,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 01 April 2020, an RCIED targeting security forces personnel (assumed military) exploded near Awdheegle (Afgooye, Lower Shabelle). AS militants claimed responsibility for the attack.",0,1586212553,SOM 7528123,706,SOM30840,30840,"01 April 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Mogadishu - Daynile",2.0581,45.3003,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 01 April 2020, Al Shabaab gunmen shot and killed a security personnel (assumed police) at the Sarkuusta Mogadishu-Daynile (Daynile, Banadir). The militants escaped from the incident site after taking a weapon from the victim.",1,1618503096,SOM 7533784,706,SOM30841,30841,"01 April 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Hodan,,"Mogadishu - Hodan",2.0333,45.35,1,VOA,International,"On 01 April 2020, a passing security force (assumed military) vehicle was hit when an Al Shabaab roadside IED exploded near Digfeer Hospital in Mogadishu-Hodan (Hodan, Banadir). 3 soldiers were killed.",3,1611019353,SOM 7532272,706,SOM30864,30864,"01 April 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,11,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Waaberi",2.0195,45.31,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 01 April 2020, an SNPF vehicle conducted a drive-by shooting against guards protecting the residence of former TFG President Sheikh Sharif Ahmed in Mogadishu-Waaberi (Waaberi, Banadir). No casualties were reported. The motive is unknown.",0,1618503105,SOM 7530007,706,SOM30834,30834,"31 March 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence",Grenade,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Hodan,,"Mogadishu - Hodan",2.0333,45.35,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 31 March 2020, unidentified men allegedly hurled a hand grenade at a security foot patrol (assumed police) at Black-sea junction road in Mogadishu-Hodan (Hodan, Banadir).",0,1611019341,SOM 7532568,706,SOM30836,30836,"31 March 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)","Women (Somalia)",7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Yaqshid",2.0678,45.35,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 31 March 2020, unidentified gunmen shot and killed a female member of the Somali Women Organization who was shopping at Towfiiq village in Mogadishu-Yaqshid (Yaqshid, Banadir). No group has claimed the responsibility of the attack.",1,1618503108,SOM 7532571,706,SOM30835,30835,"31 March 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Yaqshid",2.0678,45.35,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 31 March 2020, an Al Shabaab militant shot and killed a policeman near Suuq-Bacaad village in Mogadishu-Yaqshid (Yaqshid,Banadir).",1,1618503109,SOM 7528021,706,SOM30833,30833,"31 March 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,11,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Bondhere",2.0456,45.34,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 31 March2020, a clash occurred between members of security forces (assumed police) at a checkpoint at Afarta Jerdiino junction road in Mogadishu-Bondhere (Bondhere, Banadir). No casualty reported.",0,1618503113,SOM 7214454,706,SOM30826,30826,"31 March 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Juba",Bu'aale,,Buaale,1.2448,42.5732,1,VOA,International,"On 31 March 2020, Al Shabaab executed six males in public on the allegation of spying for foreign countries in Buaale town (Buaale, Middle Juba). They accused the six men for spying to Somalia, Kenya and United States.",6,1600121132,SOM 7031436,706,SOM30827,30827,"31 March 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Unidentified Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Civilians (Somalia)","Gaaljecel Clan Group (Somalia)",7,47,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,"Bulo Burto",,"Bulo Burto",3.8519,45.5651,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 31 March 2020, unidentified gunmen shot and killed a local and his daughter from Gaaljecel clan inside their residence in Bulo Burto (Bulo Burto, Hiraan). The motive behind the incident is believed clan retaliation.",2,1586212553,SOM 7060622,706,SOM30863,30863,"31 March 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Marehan Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Awramale Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,44,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Kismaayo,,"Yaaq Shiniile",-0.2008,42.1712,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 31 March 2020, 15 people were killed, including 4 children, in fighting between Marehan and Awramale clan militias in Yaaq Shiniile village (Kismaayo, Lower Juba). Reports say the clashes were due to land dispute between the clans.",15,1586813941,SOM 7031440,706,SOM30831,30831,"31 March 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Baydhaba,,"Jiiro Mad Sheeg",3.1966,43.3427,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 31 March 2020, Al Shabaab fighters ambushed a police officer travelling with a motorbike near Jiiro-Madsheeg (Baydhaba, Bay). AS fighters escaped following the encounter, injuries were reported.",0,1586212553,SOM 7031470,706,SOM30825,30825,"31 March 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Civilians (Somalia)","Labour Group (Somalia)",7,17,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Baydhaba,,Berdale,3.2144,43.198,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 31 March 2020, a police officer shot and injured a rickshaw driver at Olombig junction of Berdale (Baydhaba, Bay) after he failed to stop when ordered to do so.",0,1586212553,SOM 7031471,706,SOM30832,30832,"31 March 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,11,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Jowhar,,Mahadaay,2.9704,45.5347,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 31 March 2020, a soldier shot and injured his colleague after an argument between them in Mahadaay (Jowhar, Middle Shabelle).",0,1586212553,SOM 7031216,706,SOM30829,30829,"31 March 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Ethiopia)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Gedo,Garbahaarey,,Garbahaarey,3.328,42.2199,1,Goobjoob,National,"On 31 March 2020, an Al Shabaab RCIED targeting AMISOM Ethiopian troops exploded in Garbahaarey town (Garbahaarey, Gedo), killing 2 soldiers and injuring 4 others.",2,1586212552,SOM 7031223,706,SOM30830,30830,"31 March 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,Janaale,1.8,44.7,1,"Horseed Media",National,"On 31 March 2020, an RCIED exploded targeting a security convoy (assumed military) travelling from Janaale in the Buufow-Cadceed neighbourhood (Marka, Lower Shabelle). AS claimed responsibility for the attack.",0,1586212553,SOM 7031504,706,SOM30828,30828,"31 March 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Majeerteen Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Awramale Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,44,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Kismaayo,,Dalsan,-0.8063,41.9403,1,VOA,International,"On 31 March 2020, an armed clash occurred between rival Majeerteen and Owramale clans in the vicinity of Dalsan village (Kismaayo, Lower Juba) over a land dispute. 7 people were killed and several other casualties reported.",7,1586212553,SOM 7031378,706,SOM30821,30821,"30 March 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Majeerteen Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Awramale Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,44,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Kismaayo,,"Fuma Village",-0.53,42.383,1,"Radio Kulmiye",National,"On 30 March 2020, an armed clash flared up between rival Majeerteen and Owramale clans in Fuma village (Kismaayo, Lower Juba) over a land dispute. Eight people were killed over two days of clashes. Fatalities split between two events.",4,1586212553,SOM 7523440,706,SOM30824,30824,"30 March 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Hawl Wadaag",2.048,45.32,1,Jamhuuriyada,National,"On 30 March 2020, police based in Bakaro Market, shot and killed four males suspected to be AS militants in Mogadishu-Hawl Wadaag (Hawl Wadaag, Banadir).",4,1618503137,SOM 7214212,706,SOM30823,30823,"30 March 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,Janaale,1.8,44.7,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 30 March 2020, AS militants carried out an attack against a Govt Forces (assumed military) base in Janaale Town (Marka, Lower Shabelle). AS militants retreated following a brief clash.",0,1600121131,SOM 7031429,706,SOM30820,30820,"30 March 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Dhulbahante-Hayag Sub-Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Dhulbahante-Hayag Sub-Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,44,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Togdheer,Buuhoodle,,Buuhoodle,8.2516,46.3157,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 30 March 2020, an exchange of fire was reported between Dhulbahante/Hayag sub-clan militias (Faara-aadan and Jaamac aadan) in Buuhoodle (Buuhoodle, Togdheer) over the execution of a perpetrator who had earlier killed a fellow clanman on 19 March.",0,1586212553,SOM 7031431,706,SOM30822,30822,"30 March 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Gedo,Garbahaarey,,Garbahaarey,3.328,42.2199,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 30 March 2020, two RCIEDs targeting security forces (assumed military) detonated near Dhuure on the North-western outskirts of Garbaharey town (Garbahaarey, Gedo).",0,1586212553,SOM 7059924,706,SOM30818,30818,"30 March 2020",2020,1,"Strategic developments","Change to group/activity","Government of Somaliland (2010-)",,1,,,0,10,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Woqooyi Galbeed",Hargeysa,,Hargeysa,9.5598,44.0668,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 30 March 2020, all incoming passengers from Europe and North America were temporarily banned from entering to Somaliland due to the coronavirus pandemic.",0,1586812233,SOM 7031380,706,SOM30816,30816,"29 March 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Majeerteen Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Awramale Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,44,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Kismaayo,,"Fuma Village",-0.53,42.383,1,"Radio Kulmiye",National,"On 29 March 2020, an armed clash occurred between rivalry Majeerteen and Owramale clans in Fuma village (Kismaayo, Lower Juba) over a land dispute. Eight people were killed over two days of clashes. Fatalities split between two events.",4,1586212553,SOM 7031424,706,SOM30815,30815,"29 March 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Habar Jeclo Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Habar Yoonis Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,44,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Sanaag,"Ceel Afweyn",,"Fadhi Gaab",9.6667,47.0144,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 29 March 2020, an armed clash took place between Habar Jeclo and Harbar Yoonis clans in Fadhigaab (Ceel Afweyn, Sanaag). Two people died, one was injured.",2,1586212553,SOM 7528856,706,SOM30819,30819,"29 March 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Mogadishu - Daynile",2.0581,45.3003,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 29 March 2020, an IED exploded targeting a Govt Forces' (assumed military) vehicle passing near Macaane village in Mogadishu-Deynile (Deyniile,Banadir). No casualties reported.",0,1618503161,SOM 7059918,706,SOM30813,30813,"29 March 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Puntland Police Force",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bari,Bossaso,,Bosaso,11.2842,49.1816,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 29 March 2020, a police officer was assassinated by unidentified individuals at Xaivo Kismayo in Bossaso (Bossaso, Bari).",1,1586812233,SOM 7031503,706,SOM30817,30817,"29 March 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Suicide bomb","Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Government of Somalia (2017-) Puntland State; Former Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Puntland Police Force",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Nugaal,Garoowe,,Garowe,8.4064,48.4819,1,VOA,International,"On 29 March 2020, a suicide bomber detonated an explosive device (PBIED) in the Barxada area in Garowe (Garoowe, Nugaal), targeting the Nugal Governor. The governor succumbed to his injuries, whilst a former police commander and two other civilians were injured. Al Shabaab claimed responsibility for the attack.",2,1586212553,SOM 7059921,706,SOM30814,30814,"29 March 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Cumar Beerre",2.1989,45.0548,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 29 March 2020, Al Shabaab fighters carried out an attack against security forces (assumed police) at a checkpoint in Omar-Beere village in Afgoye District (Afgooye, Lower Shabelle).",0,1586812233,SOM 7005487,706,SOM30783,30783,"28 March 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Baydhaba,,Mayafulka,3.1292,43.6977,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 28 March 2020, an RCIED exploded near a checkpoint manned by Govt soldiers, near Mayafulka (Baydhaba,Bay). No casualty reported.",0,1585604733,SOM 7530287,706,SOM30812,30812,"28 March 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence",Grenade,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)","Civilians (Somalia)",1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Hawl Wadaag",2.048,45.32,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 28 March 2020, a hand grenade was hurled at municipal police who were collecting Tax Revenue in Bakaro Market village neighbourhood in Mogadishu-Hawl Wadaag (Hawl Wadaag, Banadir). Two people were killed while three others were injured by the explosion.",2,1618503169,SOM 7031461,706,SOM30810,30810,"28 March 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Civilians (Somalia)","Taxi Drivers (Somalia)",7,17,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Galgaduud,Dhuusamarreeb,,Dhuusamarreeb,5.5376,46.3867,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 28 March 2020, a taxi driver was shot and killed at a checkpoint near the Hilaac company in Dhuusamarreeb (Dhuusamarreeb,Galgaduud) the driver failed to comply with the instructions of security personnel to stop. Two local staff members of an UN organization who were travelling in that taxi were unharmed.",1,1586212553,SOM 7528369,706,SOM30811,30811,"28 March 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence",Grenade,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Mogadishu - Daynile",2.0581,45.3003,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 28 March 2020, suspected AS militants hurled a hand-grenade at police on a foot patrol in the Isse Abdi village neighbourhood in Mogadishu-Deynile (Deyniile, Banadir).",0,1618503176,SOM 7031477,706,SOM30808,30808,"28 March 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Majeerteen Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Awramale Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,44,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Kismaayo,,Abdi-Dhore,-0.3257,42.2799,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 28 March 2020, an armed clash occurred between rival Majeerteen and Owramale clans in the vicinity of Abdidhore (Kismaayo, Lower Juba) over land dispute. Casualties reported.",0,1586212553,SOM 7031478,706,SOM30809,30809,"28 March 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Baydhaba,,Baidoa,3.1172,43.6469,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 28 March 2020, an IED planted by Al Shabaab overnight at an security checkpoint near Baidoa (Baydhaba, Bay) detonated while Somali troops occupied the area. One soldier was killed.",1,1586212553,SOM 7031533,706,SOM30781,30781,"28 March 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Bariirre,2.0476,44.8975,1,"Shabelle Media Network",Subnational,"On 28 March 2020, Somali military forces engaged in a gunfight with Al-Shabaab militants in Bariiree town (Afgooye, Lower Shabelle). Four militants were killed.",4,1586212562,SOM 7031536,706,SOM30782,30782,"28 March 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,11,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,"Buur Hakaba",,"Buur Xakaba",2.8049,44.0821,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 28 March 2020, an exchange of fire reportedly took place between two groups within the military forces in Buur Xakaba town (Buur Hakaba, Bay). Four people were killed and two others injured. The incident is likely related to an armed confrontation which occurred in same area the day before.",4,1586212562,SOM 7005490,706,SOM30776,30776,"27 March 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,11,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,"Buur Hakaba",,"Buur Xakaba",2.8049,44.0821,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 27 March 2020, rival groups of military forces clashed at a checkpoint in Buur Xakaba town (Buur Hakaba, Bay). A group of the soldiers retreated and escaped from the area. One civilian was killed and another was injured in the incident.",1,1585604733,SOM 7005491,706,SOM30777,30777,"27 March 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Diinsoor,,Diinsoor,2.4074,42.9766,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 27 March 2020, Al Shabaab beheaded a Govt soldier near Tugaar-Hoosle village in Dinsoor district (Bay). The soldier was missing for a couple of days until his amputated body was found on the road of the village, between Dinsoor and Tugaar-Hoosle.",1,1585604733,SOM 7005492,706,SOM30778,30778,"27 March 2020",2020,1,"Strategic developments",Other,"Government of Somalia (2017-) Puntland State",,1,,,0,10,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Nugaal,Garoowe,,Garowe,8.4064,48.4819,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 27 March 2020, The Puntland (PL) Ministry of Interior suspended road movements from Somaliland and the Ethiopian Border in Garowe (Garoowe, Nuugal). Authorities have been instructed to enforce these orders and to take the necessary measures for coronavirus prevention in Puntland.",0,1585604733,SOM 7005506,706,SOM30779,30779,"27 March 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,Janaale,1.8,44.7,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 27 March 2020, a Govt Security Forces (assumed military) convoy heading to Mogadishu from Janaale was hit by an IED explosion in the Janaale settlement area (Marka, Lower Shabelle). No casualties have been reported.",0,1585604733,SOM 7532630,706,SOM30780,30780,"27 March 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-)","Civilians (Somalia); Labour Group (Somalia)",8,38,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,Mogadishu,2.0414,45.3337,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 27 March 2020, two IEDs exploded targeting an AMISOM convoy travelling from Mogadishu to Maslah. The first IED hit a civilian fuel tanker and the second IED damaged an APC.",0,1618503189,SOM 7031481,706,SOM30807,30807,"27 March 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians","Abduction/forced disappearance","Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Unidentified Clan Group (Somalia)",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Badhaadhe,,Kolbiyow,-1.1369,41.2174,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 27 March 2020, Al Shabaab militants abducted a clan elder from his residence in Kulbiyow village (Badhaadhe, Lower Juba) on allegations of working as informant of a government entity.",0,1586212553,SOM 7713234,706,SOM30775,30775,"27 March 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Air/drone strike","Military Forces of the United States (2017-2021)","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",8,"Al Shabaab",,2,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,"Buur Hakaba",,Buulo-Fulay,2.1106,43.5233,2,"Somali News Agency",National,"On 27 March 2020, US forces, in coordination with the Somali military, carried out an air strike against al-Shabaab militants near the town of Buul-Fulay (Buur Hakaba, Bay). Two Al-Shabaab militants killed.",2,1614039932,SOM 7005471,706,SOM30771,30771,"26 March 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Former Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Baydhaba,,Berdale,3.2144,43.198,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 26 March 2020, a former Al Shabaab defector shot and killed a State Security forces personnel in Berdaale town (Baydhaba, Bay). The perpetrator took the gun of the victim and escaped from the town.",1,1585604733,SOM 7530288,706,SOM30772,30772,"26 March 2020",2020,1,Protests,"Peaceful protest","Protesters (Somalia)","Taxi Drivers (Somalia)",6,,,0,60,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Hawl Wadaag",2.048,45.32,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 26 March 2020, Tuk Tuk drivers staged a demonstration and blocked main roads linking Dabka Junction, Howlwadag District and Benadir junction in Mogadishu city (Howlwadag, Banadir). [size=no report]",0,1618503201,SOM 7005532,706,SOM30770,30770,"26 March 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Baydhaba,,Baidoa,3.1172,43.6469,2,Xinhua,International,"On 26 March 2020, Somali National Army (SNA) killed 12 Al-Shabaab militants in Baydhaba district (Baydhaba, Bay).",12,1585604733,SOM 7531100,706,SOM30774,30774,"26 March 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Civilians (Somalia)","Taxi Drivers (Somalia)",7,17,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Hodan,,"Mogadishu - Hodan",2.0333,45.35,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 26 March 2020, armed men suspected to be military personnel driving a salon car shot and killed a Tuk-Tuk driver near Nasri cinema in Hodan district, Mogadishu city (Hodan, Banadir). The motive of the killing is unknown.",1,1611019345,SOM 7527934,706,SOM30773,30773,"26 March 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence",Grenade,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Heliwa",2.0844,45.39,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 26 March 2020, Al Shabaab militants hurled a hand grenade at a security forces (assumed military) checkpoint in the Suuqa Xoolaha neighbourhood in Heliwa district, Mogadishu city (Heliwa, Banadir). No casualties were reported.",0,1618503213,SOM 7005194,706,SOM30769,30769,"25 March 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Jubaland Security Force",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Badhaadhe,,"Ras Kamboni",-1.6375,41.5877,1,"BBC News",International,"On 25 March 2020, Al-Shabaab killed four Jubaland officials in Raskamboni (Badhaadhe, Lower Juba). The Raskamboni district commissioner together with three of his guards were killed.",4,1585604732,SOM 7005475,706,SOM30762,30762,"25 March 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Baydhaba,,Daynuunay,3.0399,43.7969,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 25 March 2020, Al Shabaab militants launched an attack against a SNA base at Daynuunay village (Baydhaba, Bay). AS took over the base for a short period, before SNA reinforcements launched a counter attack and recaptured the base. Casualties reported on both sides, unclear if there were any fatalities.",0,1585604733,SOM 7005476,706,SOM30763,30763,"25 March 2020",2020,1,"Strategic developments",Other,"Government of Somaliland (2010-)",,1,,,0,10,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Woqooyi Galbeed",Hargeysa,,Hargeysa,9.5598,44.0668,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 25 March 2020, authorities at Egal International Airport in Hargeysa (Hargeysa, Woqooyi Galbeed) implemented preventive measures in response to coronavirus, by quarantining for 14 days all arriving passengers.",0,1585604733,SOM 7005477,706,SOM30764,30764,"25 March 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-)","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,Janaale,1.8,44.7,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 25 March 2020, Al Shabaab militants attacked the AMISOM/military base in Janaale town (Merka, Lower Shabelle). No fatalities reported.",0,1585604733,SOM 7005479,706,SOM30766,30766,"25 March 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Baydhaba,,Korow-Rooge,3.0603,43.7723,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 25 March 2020, Al Shabaab fighters detonated an IED, targeting an SNA vehicle that had left from Baidoa as part of the SNA reinforcement forces at Korow-Rooge village (Baydhaba,Bay). A brief exchange of gunfire followed the explosion. No casualties reported.",0,1585604733,SOM 7005480,706,SOM30767,30767,"25 March 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Qoryooley,,Mashalaay,1.7407,44.5986,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 25 March 2020, Al Shabaab militants attacked Govt Security Forces (assumed military) checkpoint at Mashalay village (Qoryoley, Lower Shabelle). No fatalities reported.",0,1585604733,SOM 7527723,706,SOM30768,30768,"25 March 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Suicide bomb","Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Hawl Wadaag",2.048,45.32,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 25 March 2020, an Al Shabaab militant carried out a suicide bombing inside a small restaurant near Sayidka monument junction in Howlwadag (Howlwadag, Banadir). Four people were killed and six others injured. It is unclear whether the bomber is included in this fatality count.",4,1618503218,SOM 7579585,706,SOM30765,30765,"25 March 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Jowhar,,Jowhar,2.7797,45.5042,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 25 March 2020, Somali police clashed with a group of Al Shabaab militants engaged in collecting tax from a civilian vehcle passing in the Dhaigawan area, south of Jowhar Town (Jowhar, Middle Shabelle) One Al Shabaab militant was allegedly injured.",0,1611613361,SOM 7531538,706,SOM30805,30805,"24 March 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,Mogadishu,2.0414,45.3337,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 24 March 2020, unverified social media reports suggest al Shabaab gunmen assassinated a member of the Somali security forces Haramcad unit in a restaurant at an unidentified location in Mogadishu (Mogadishu city, Banadir). The incident is currently unverified.",1,1618503239,SOM 7005467,706,SOM30759,30759,"24 March 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-)",,8,38,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Jowhar,,Mahadaay,2.9704,45.5347,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 24 March 2020, an AMISOM escort for a supply convoy was hit with an IED, about 200 meters from JAF-Mahaday-Buurne Junction in Mahadaay (Jowhar, Middle Shabelle). No fatalities reported.",0,1585604733,SOM 7005482,706,SOM30755,30755,"24 March 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,"Bulo Mareer",1.6298,44.5196,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 24 March 2020, Al Shabaab claime responsibility for a roadside bomb explosion targeting a AMISOM convoy travelling between Danow and Golweyn Settlement near Buulo Mareer town (Marka, Lower Shabelle). No fatalities reported.",0,1585604733,SOM 7005485,706,SOM30757,30757,"24 March 2020",2020,1,Protests,"Excessive force against protesters","Protesters (Somalia)","Refugees/IDPs (Somalia)",6,"Police Forces of Somaliland (2010-)",,1,16,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Togdheer,Burco,,Burco,9.745,45.634,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 24 March 2020, around hundreds of IDPs staged a demonstration in front of the Burco municipality offices, complaining against the destruction of their homes by local authorities (Burco, Togdheer). Protesters were arrested and some casualties reported. [size=around hundreds]",0,1585604733,SOM 7005498,706,SOM30756,30756,"24 March 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Jowhar,,Burane,2.8,45.55,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 24 March 2020, Al Shabaab launched an RCIED attack targeting an AMISOM convoy in the vicinity of Buurane village (Jowhar, Middle Shabelle). No fatalities reported.",0,1585604733,SOM 7005499,706,SOM30758,30758,"24 March 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Unidentified Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,14,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Mudug,Gaalkacyo,,Gaalkacyo,6.7697,47.4308,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 24 March 2020, unknown armed clan militia men opened gunfire on a police convoy transporting prisoners in Gaalkacyo (Mudug). The ambush was aimed at releasing one of the prisoners. Injuries were reported.",0,1585604733,SOM 7031454,706,SOM30804,30804,"24 March 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Uganda)",,8,38,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,Marka,1.7131,44.7639,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 24 March 2020, unverified social media reports suggest a AMISOM UPDF convoy was hit by an IED overnight while transporting supplies near Marka (Marka, Lower Shabelle).",0,1586212553,SOM 7031456,706,SOM30806,30806,"24 March 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Hawadle-Agoon Sub-Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,14,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,"Belet Weyne",,Qabno,5.0075,45.1689,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 24 March 2020, a clash erupted between SNAF and Agoon Hawadle militia over the arrest of militia from Agoon clan by SNA in Qabno town (Balet Weyne, Hiraan). Two females (mother and her daughter) came under cross fire and were killed by stray bullets.",2,1586212553,SOM 7532194,706,SOM30761,30761,"24 March 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Hodan,,"Mogadishu - Hodan",2.0333,45.35,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 24 March 2020, unidentified men allegedly hurled a hand grenade at govt security forces residences located near Shirkole official village in Hodan District (Hodan, Banadir). The soldiers reacted with gun fire after the explosion. The perpetrators managed to escape. No fatalities reported.",0,1611019348,SOM 7532195,706,SOM30760,30760,"24 March 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,11,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Hodan,,"Mogadishu - Hodan",2.0333,45.35,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 24 March 2020, two groups of government forces engaged in an exchange of gunfire near Seybiano village in Hodan District (Banadir). The fight was due to mistaken identity and one civilian bystander was injured during the exchange. No fatalities reported.",0,1611019348,SOM 7530505,706,SOM30754,30754,"23 March 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Wadajir",2.0462,45.3341,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 23 March 2020, Al Shabaab militants shot and killed a security personnel (assumed police) near Macmacaanka village in Wadajir district (Wadajir,Banadir).",1,1618503258,SOM 7005469,706,SOM30747,30747,"23 March 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence",Grenade,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle","Wanla Weyn",,"Garas Barey",2.5327,44.9927,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 23 March 2020, unidentified men allegedly hurled a hand grenade at a security forces foot patrol at Garasbaaley village neighbourhood (Wanla Weyn, Lower Shabelle). No fatalities reported.",0,1585604733,SOM 7005488,706,SOM30743,30743,"23 March 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,"Buufow Bacaad",1.7493,44.7437,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 23 March 2020, Al Shabaab militants targeted a military vehicle passing near Buufow-Bacaad neighbourhood of Merka District (Merka, Lower Shabelle). No fatalities reported.",0,1585604733,SOM 7005489,706,SOM30744,30744,"23 March 2020",2020,1,"Strategic developments","Looting/property destruction","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Jubaland Security Force",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Kismaayo,,"Buulo Xaaji",-0.632,41.9839,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 23 March 2020, Govt Security Forces (assumed Jubaland military forces) conducted joint security operation targeting Al Shabaab positions in the vicinity of Anole and Buulo Xaajii (Kismayo, Lower Juba). Security Forces destroyed three checkpoints that AS used to extort money from the locals.",0,1585604733,SOM 7005496,706,SOM30741,30741,"23 March 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Afgooye,2.15,45.116,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 23 March 2020, Al Shabaab militants targeted a police convoy accompanying the Afgoye police station commander at the Hawo Abdi Hospital in Afgooye district (Lower Shabelle) with a Remote Controlled IED (RCIED) explosion. Unknown number of casualties reported.",0,1585604733,SOM 7005497,706,SOM30742,30742,"23 March 2020",2020,1,"Strategic developments","Looting/property destruction","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Jubaland Security Force",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Kismaayo,,Anole,-0.8667,41.9167,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 23 March 2020, Govt Security Forces (assumed Jubaland military forces) conducted joint security operation targeting Al Shabaab positions in the vicinity of Anole and Buulo Xaajii (Kismayo, Lower Juba). Security Forces destroyed three checkpoints that AS used to extort money from the locals.",0,1585604733,SOM 7527739,706,SOM30751,30751,"23 March 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Hawl Wadaag",2.048,45.32,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 23 March 2020, Al Shabaab militants shot and killed two municipal security personnel on duty in the Suuqa Qaleyda section, Bakaro Market in Mogadishu city (Hawl Wadaag, Banadir).",2,1618503261,SOM 7005501,706,SOM30746,30746,"23 March 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Saad Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Civilians (Somalia)","Leelkayse Clan Group (Somalia)",7,47,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Mudug,Jariiban,,Horumar,6.68,48.8,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 23 March 2020, a civilian man belonging to the Lelkase clan was shot and killed by militia men from Sa'ad clan in the Horumar section of South Gaalkacyo (Gaalkacyo, Mudug). The incident is related to clan revenge.",1,1585604733,SOM 7005503,706,SOM30748,30748,"23 March 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians","Abduction/forced disappearance","Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Balcad,,Gololey,2.4492,45.3542,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 23 March 2020, AS militants kidnapped local security forces personnel (assumed police) between Sayga and Gololey (Balcaad, Middle Shabelle), while they were onboard a civilian vehicle travelling to Mogadishu.",0,1585604733,SOM 7005504,706,SOM30749,30749,"23 March 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,Janaale,1.8,44.7,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 23 March 2020, Al Shabaab militants targeted a military convoy from Captain Las heading to Janaale near Janaale town (Marka, Lower Shabelle) with a Remote Controlled IED (RCIED) explosion. No fatalities reported.",0,1585604733,SOM 7005505,706,SOM30750,30750,"23 March 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-)","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,Janaale,1.8,44.7,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 23 March 2020, Al Shabab carried out an attack against AMISOM/military defensive bases in Janaale town (Marka, Lower Shabelle). No fatalities reported.",0,1585604733,SOM 7005509,706,SOM30745,30745,"23 March 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)","Government of Somalia (2017-)",7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Mudug,Gaalkacyo,,Israac,6.77,47.43,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 23 March 2020, unknown gunmen shot and killed a member of Galkayo District Council and another civilian in Israac section of North Gaalkacyo (Gaalkacyo, Mudug). Another civilian suffered a minor injury.",2,1585604733,SOM 7528320,706,SOM30753,30753,"23 March 2020",2020,1,"Strategic developments",Arrests,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,17,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Wadajir",2.0462,45.3341,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 23 March 2020, government security forces (assumed police) detained more than 80 youths in Halane village in Wadajir district (Wadjir, Banadir). Followinf an initial interrogation all were released except for six suspected Al Shabaab operatives.",0,1618503266,SOM 7031451,706,SOM30801,30801,"23 March 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Ethiopia)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Gedo,Baardheere,,Bardera,2.3385,42.2843,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 23 March 2020, Al Shabaab fighters attack AMISOM ENDF positions at Baardheere airport (Baardheere,Gedo). The assailants were repelled. Resulting casualty figures are unknown.",0,1586212553,SOM 7031453,706,SOM30803,30803,"23 March 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Kenya)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Badhaadhe,,Hosingow,-0.1734,41.2695,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 23 March 2020, Al Shabaab fighters attack the AMISOM KDF base located in Hosingow (Kismaayo, Lower Juba). The assailants were repelled. The resulting casualty figures are unknown.",0,1618503268,SOM 7031466,706,SOM30802,30802,"23 March 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)","Government of Somalia (2017-) Puntland State",7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Mudug,Gaalkacyo,,Gaalkacyo,6.7697,47.4308,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 23 March 2020, unidentified gunmen assassinated two civilians in Gaalkacyo (Gaalkacyo, Mudug). One of the victims was identified as Puntland civil servant Mukhtar Omar. The assailants escaped the scene and motives behind the killings are unknown.",2,1586212553,SOM 7531207,706,SOM30752,30752,"23 March 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Unidentified Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,14,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Karan",2.0652,45.39,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 23 March 2020, soldiers engaged in gunfire with clan militias at a checkpoint near Xirga-Dheere Livestock market, Karan district (Karan, Banadir). One civilian was killed.",1,1618503270,SOM 7005493,706,SOM30738,30738,"22 March 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Jubaland Security Force",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Afmadow,,"Bilis Qooqaani",0.2837,41.7141,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 22 March 2020, Al Shabaab ambushed a Jubaland Security Forces convoy travelling from Afmadow to Bilis Qooqaani town (Bilis Qooqaani, Lower Juba). Unknown number of casualties reported.",0,1585604733,SOM 7005494,706,SOM30739,30739,"22 March 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bari,Bossaso,,Galgala,10.9901,49.0568,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 22 March 2020, Al Shabaab militants attacked a military base in Galgala (Bossaso,Bari). No fatalities were reported.",0,1585604733,SOM 7005507,706,SOM30740,30740,"22 March 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,Golweyn,1.6584,44.58,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 22 March 2020, Al Shabaab militants attacked a security forces (assumed military) base camp at Golweyne village in Merka district (Merka, Lower Shabelle). No casualties were reported.",0,1585604733,SOM 6998373,706,SOM30737,30737,"21 March 2020",2020,1,Protests,"Peaceful protest","Protesters (Somalia)",,6,,,0,60,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Baydhaba,,Baidoa,3.1172,43.6469,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 21 March 2020, the local population staged a peaceful protest in Baidoa town (Bay), in support of the newly selected South West State Parliament members. [size=no report]",0,1585000468,SOM 7031450,706,SOM30800,30800,"21 March 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Jubaland Security Force",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Kismaayo,,"Buulo Gaduud",-0.074,42.5719,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 21 March 2020, Somali security forces (assumed Jubaland military forces) announced they intercepted a large VBIED during a skirmish with al Shabaab near Buulo Gaduud (Kismaayo, Lower Juba). Several militants were also reportedly killed. Several fatalities coded as 3.",3,1586212553,SOM 7031463,706,SOM30799,30799,"21 March 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Jubaland Security Force",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Afmadow,,Afmadow,0.5172,42.071,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 21 March 2020, a convoy escorting a senior Jubaland official was ambushed by Al Shabaab fighters near Afmadow (Afmadow,Lower Juba). Fatalities were reported. Unknown fatalities coded as 3.",3,1586212553,SOM 7530291,706,SOM30735,30735,"20 March 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Hawl Wadaag",2.048,45.32,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 20 March 2020, suspected Al Shabaab militants shot and injured a Somali military security officer in the vicinity of Bar Ubah junction road, Hawl wadag district (Hawl wadaag, Banadir). No fatalities reported.",0,1618503311,SOM 6998356,706,SOM30734,30734,"20 March 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Buulo Folyo",2.1636,45.1105,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 20 March 2020, Somali military's special forces attacked Al Shabaab militants in Buulo Folyo (Afgooye, Lower Shabelle) and killed 2 militants.",2,1585000468,SOM 6998384,706,SOM30736,30736,"20 March 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence",Grenade,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,"Qansax Dheere",,"Qansax Dheere",2.8712,43.0043,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 20 March 2020, unknown armed people hurled a hand grenade at Southwest State Special Police Forces in Qansax Dheere (Qansax Dheere, Bay) but no fatalities were reported.",0,1585000468,SOM 6998385,706,SOM30733,30733,"20 March 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Gedo,Baardheere,,Bardera,2.3385,42.2843,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 20 March 2020, Al Shabaab militants attacked Somali military forces in Bardera (Baardheere, Gedo). No fatalities reported.",0,1585000468,SOM 6998388,706,SOM30731,30731,"20 March 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,Janaale,1.8,44.7,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 20 March 2020, Al Shabaab militants attacked Somali military forces in Buulo Garudi village near Janaale (Marka, Lower Shabelle). 3 militants were reportedly killed in the subsequent clash.",3,1585000468,SOM 7530292,706,SOM30798,30798,"19 March 2020",2020,1,"Strategic developments","Looting/property destruction","Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Government of Somalia (2017-)",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Hawl Wadaag",2.048,45.32,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 19 March 2020, four or five explosions were heard in Mogadishu when Al Shabaab destroyed CCTV masts along Makka al Mukarama road in Mogadishu-Hawl Wadaag (Hawl Wadaag,Banadir). No casualties are reported.",0,1618503334,SOM 6998379,706,SOM30730,30730,"19 March 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,11,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Gedo,Doolow,,Doolow,4.1642,42.0794,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 19 March 2020, two groups of the Somali military forces clashed in Doolow town (Gedo) when one unit demanded the release of a detained fellow soldier from the police station. Injuries were reported.",0,1585000468,SOM 6998380,706,SOM30718,30718,"19 March 2020",2020,1,"Strategic developments","Disrupted weapons use","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Mudug,Gaalkacyo,,Gaalkacyo,6.7697,47.4308,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 19 March 2020, Somali military forces discovered an explosive vest placed near Ilkadahab mosque in Gaalkacyo district (Mudug) and deactivated it.",0,1585000468,SOM 6998381,706,SOM30732,30732,"19 March 2020",2020,1,Protests,"Peaceful protest","Protesters (Somalia)","Ciise-Mohamoud Sub-Clan Group (Somalia)",6,,,0,60,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Nugaal,Garoowe,,Garowe,8.4064,48.4819,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 19 March 2020, members of the Ciise Mohamoud sub clan blocked the Garowe municipality road (Garoowe, Nugaal), demonstrating in opposition to recent security activities and evictions of their clan elders from the municipal area. [size=no report]",0,1585000468,SOM 6998382,706,SOM30729,30729,"19 March 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians","Abduction/forced disappearance","Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Health Workers (Somalia)",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,"Buur Hakaba",,"Buur Xakaba",2.8049,44.0821,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 19 March 2020, suspected Al Shabaab militants abducted two medical doctors from Buurhakaba Hospital (Buur Hakaba, Bay). No fatalities reported.",0,1585000468,SOM 7530507,706,SOM30727,30727,"18 March 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Shelling/artillery/missile attack","Al Shabaab",,2,,,0,20,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Wadajir",2.0462,45.3341,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 18 March 2020, several Al Shabaab IDFs impacted near the UN compound in Wadajir district (Banadir). No fatalities were reported.",0,1618503354,SOM 6998345,706,SOM30723,30723,"18 March 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Awdheegle,1.9833,44.8333,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 18 March 2020, suspected Al Shabaab militants ambushed Somali military forces at Kombarera village neighbourhood (Afgooye, Lower Shabelle) when heading to Awdheegle from Afgoye. No fatalities were reported.",0,1585000468,SOM 6998346,706,SOM30724,30724,"18 March 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Shelling/artillery/missile attack","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Puntland Security Force","Civilians (Somalia); Government of Somalia (2017-)",1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bari,Bossaso,,Bosaso,11.2842,49.1816,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 18 March 2020, an unknown armed group launched a mortar against a base of the Puntland security forces and a government building in the vicinity of Bosaso (Bosasso, Bari). No fatalities reported.",0,1585000468,SOM 6998347,706,SOM30725,30725,"18 March 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,17,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Gedo,Doolow,,Doolow,4.1642,42.0794,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 18 March 2020, a soldier of the Somali military killed a civilian man during a traditional dance event in the outskirts of Doolow (Doolow, Gedo). Motive unknown.",1,1585000468,SOM 7531600,706,SOM30728,30728,"18 March 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence",Grenade,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Wadajir",2.0462,45.3341,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 18 March 2020, unknown armed people hurled a hand grenade against Somali military forces in Nasteeho village neighbourhood, Wadajir district (Banadir). No fatalities were reported.",0,1618503363,SOM 6998386,706,SOM30726,30726,"18 March 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Government of Somalia (2017-)",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Baydhaba,,"Gufguduud Burey",2.9902,43.8487,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 18 March 2020, Al Shabaab militants shot dead the chairman of Goofgaduud Buurey village (Baydhaba, Bay).",1,1585000468,SOM 7532602,706,SOM30720,30720,"17 March 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Mogadishu - Kaxda",2.0399,45.2384,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 17 March 2020, Al Shabaab militants shot dead a municipal police officer, who was collecting tax at the main market of Kahda, Kahda District (Banadir).",1,1618503388,SOM 6998344,706,SOM30722,30722,"17 March 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Labour Group (Somalia)",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Baydhaba,,"Mooda Mooda",3.007,43.8494,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 17 March 2020, Al Shabaab militants attacked a motorbike transporting Mira/Khat near Mooda Mooda village (Bayhdaba, Bay) and injured a passenger and the owner of the Mira stimulant. The driver managed to escape.",0,1585000468,SOM 7579721,706,SOM30716,30716,"17 March 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Ceelasha Biyaha",2.0823,45.2102,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 17 March 2020, Al Shabaab militants took the responsibility for the explosion of a RCIED which targeted Somali military forces in Ceelasha Biyaha village (Afgooye, Lower Shabelle). No fatalities were reported.",0,1611613361,SOM 6998364,706,SOM30715,30715,"17 March 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)","Government of Somalia (2017-)",7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bari,Bossaso,,Bosaso,11.2842,49.1816,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 17 March 2020, unknown armed people shot and killed a Somali government official and wounded two other civilians in Bossaso (Bosasso, Bari).",1,1585000468,SOM 6998368,706,SOM30719,30719,"17 March 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Baydhaba,,Mayafulka,3.1292,43.6977,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 17 March 2020, Al Shabbab militants clashed with Somali military forces near Mayafulka (Baydhaba, Bay) but no fatalities were reported.",0,1585000468,SOM 6998370,706,SOM30712,30712,"17 March 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Afmadow,,Afmadow,0.5172,42.071,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 17 March 2020, Al Shabaab militants ambushed AMISOM troops using an IED in Afmadow (Afmadow, Lower Juba) but no fatalities were reported.",0,1585000468,SOM 6998375,706,SOM30713,30713,"17 March 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Baydhaba,,Baidoa,3.1172,43.6469,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 17 March 2020, Al Shabaab militants shot dead a man at his residence near the Bakin area of Isha neighbourhood in Baidoa town (Bay).",1,1585000468,SOM 6998376,706,SOM30714,30714,"17 March 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Afmadow,,"Bilis Qooqaani",0.2837,41.7141,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 17 March 2020, AMISOM troops clashed with Al Shabaab militants in Abaya Bule village, around 11km northeast of Beles-Qoqani town (Afmadow, Lower Juba). No fatalities reported.",0,1585000468,SOM 7713420,706,SOM30717,30717,"17 March 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Air/drone strike","Military Forces of the United States (2017-2021)","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",8,"Al Shabaab",,2,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,Janaale,1.8,44.7,2,VOA,International,"On 17 March 2020, US military forces along with the Somali military conducted an airstrike near Janaale (Marka, Lower Shabelle) and killed more than 8 militants.",8,1614039933,SOM 7529874,706,SOM30721,30721,"17 March 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence",Grenade,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Wardhigley",2.0549,45.33,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 17 March 2020, unidentified men hurled a hand grenade at Somali military soldiers on foot patrol at Hamarjadiid village, Wardhigley district (Banadir). No fatalities recorded.",0,1618503396,SOM 7031447,706,SOM30797,30797,"17 March 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,"Buur Hakaba",,"Buur Xakaba",2.8049,44.0821,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 17 March 2020, Al Shabaab fighters captured and executed a Somali soldier near Buur Xakaba (Buur Hakaba,Bay). The incident is currently unverified.",1,1586212553,SOM 7031469,706,SOM30796,30796,"17 March 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)","AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Uganda)",1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,Janaale,1.8,44.7,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 17 March 2020, Al Shabaab claimed responsibility for a VBIED detonation against joint SNAF/UPDF forces in Janaale (Marka, Lower Shabelle). The group claimed to have killed 20, however no casualties were reported at the scene.",0,1586212553,SOM 7525889,706,SOM30708,30708,"16 March 2020",2020,1,Protests,"Peaceful protest","Protesters (Somalia)",,6,,,0,60,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,Mogadishu,2.0414,45.3337,1,"Radio Simba",Subnational,"On 16 March 2020, a peaceful demonstration was held in Mogadishu (Mogadishu city, Banadir), over the recent killing of people in an explosion. [size=no report]",0,1618503405,SOM 7531602,706,SOM30710,30710,"16 March 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Wadajir",2.0462,45.3341,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 16 March 2020, 2 Al Shabaab militants shot dead a Somali military officer in the vicinity of Nasteeho village, Wadajir District (Banadir).",1,1618503413,SOM 6998366,706,SOM30704,30704,"16 March 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Islamic State (Somalia)",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Labour Group (Somalia)",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bari,Bossaso,,Bosaso,11.2842,49.1816,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 16 March 2020, suspected Islamic State Somalia militants exploded a UVIED targeting a businessman near Hotel Safari in the city centre, Bosaso (Bossaso, Bari). No fatalities were reported.",0,1585000468,SOM 6998367,706,SOM30705,30705,"16 March 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,"Buufow Bacaad",1.7493,44.7437,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 16 March 2020, unknown armed people targeted Somali military forces using two IEDs near Buufow Bacad (Marka, Lower Shabelle). No fatalities were reported.",0,1585000468,SOM 6998369,706,SOM30707,30707,"16 March 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Military Forces of Somaliland (2010-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Sool,"Laas Caanood",,Laascaanood,8.4774,47.3597,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 16 March 2020, unknown armed people shot dead a security personnel of the Somaliland military in Laascaanood (Laascaanood, Sool).",1,1585000468,SOM 7530117,706,SOM30709,30709,"16 March 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Karan",2.0652,45.39,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 16 March 2020, Al Shabaab militants shot dead a Somali military personnel at the Sanca junction road vicinity in Karaan district (Banadir).",1,1618503417,SOM 7713415,706,SOM30706,30706,"16 March 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Air/drone strike","Military Forces of the United States (2017-2021)","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",8,"Al Shabaab",,2,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,Janaale,1.8,44.7,2,VOA,International,"On 16 March 2020, US military forces along with the Somali military conducted an airstrike near Janaale (Marka, Lower Shabelle) and killed more than 7 militants.",7,1614039933,SOM 7031472,706,SOM30795,30795,"16 March 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Uganda)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,K50,2.0054,44.9872,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 16 March 2020, an IED targeted an AMISOM UPDF convoy traveling near KM50 (Afgooye, Lower Shabelle). The same convoy was later hit by another device near Buufow Bacad. Unverified social media reports suggest two vehicles were destroyed during the two events.",0,1586212553,SOM 7031476,706,SOM30794,30794,"16 March 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Shelling/artillery/missile attack","AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Uganda)",,8,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,78,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,Janaale,1.8,44.7,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 16 March 2020, AMISOM UPDF forces targeted Al Shabaab positions near Janaale (Marka, Lower Shabelle) with mortar fire. The rounds landed in civilian populated areas, leaving four civilians dead and six injured.",4,1586212553,SOM 7004653,706,SOM30711,30711,"16 March 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bakool,Xudur,,Oddur,4.1213,43.8895,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 16 March 2020, an RCIED exploded at a teashop frequented by Somali military forces at the south-western corner of Hudur town (Xudur, Bakool). Security force casualties were reported.",0,1585604080,SOM 6998049,706,SOM30694,30694,"15 March 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Uganda)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Baraawe,,Baraawe,1.1132,44.0297,1,Calamada,National,"On 15 March 2020, Al Shabaab militants attacked AMISOM Uganda troops in Baraawe (Baraawe, Lower Shabelle) and loss of life was reported. Unknown fatalities coded as 10.",10,1585000467,SOM 6998328,706,SOM30698,30698,"15 March 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Shelling/artillery/missile attack","Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,Janaale,1.8,44.7,1,Twitter,"New media","On 15 March 2020, suspected Al Shabaab militants launched mortar shells towards Janaale town (Marka, Lower Shabelle), killing at least 4 people and injuring 11.",4,1585000468,SOM 7579722,706,SOM30696,30696,"15 March 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Ceelasha Biyaha",2.0823,45.2102,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 15 March 2020, Al Shabaab militants shot and killed a Somali police officer in Ceelasha Biyaha (Afgooye, Lower Shabelle).",1,1611613361,SOM 6998355,706,SOM30693,30693,"15 March 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,17,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Baydhaba,,Baidoa,3.1172,43.6469,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 15 March 2020, a Somali military soldier opened fire at several children playing football in Hawlwadag neighbourhood in Baidoa town (Bay) and one child was killed. Motive unknown.",1,1585000468,SOM 6998357,706,SOM30695,30695,"15 March 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Shelling/artillery/missile attack","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Puntland Dervish Force",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bari,Bossaso,,Bosaso,11.2842,49.1816,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 15 March 2020, 3 mortar rounds fired by unknown persons impacted in and around the Puntland Security Force (PSF) head office in Bossaso (Bossaso, Bari). No fatalities were reported.",0,1585000468,SOM 6998359,706,SOM30697,30697,"15 March 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Militia (Ahmed Duale Haaf)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Mudug,Gaalkacyo,,Gaalkacyo,6.7697,47.4308,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 15 March 2020, armed people loyal to the former Galmudug president (Ahmed Duale Haaf) opened fire to stop a peace conference in Gaalkacyo South (Gaalkacyo, Mudug). No fatalities reported.",0,1585000468,SOM 6998361,706,SOM30699,30699,"15 March 2020",2020,1,"Strategic developments","Non-violent transfer of territory","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,Janaale,1.8,44.7,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 15 March 2020, Somali military forces took over Janaale town village (Marka, Lower Shabelle) without any clash from Al Shabaab militants, when the militants vacated their defensive bases.",0,1585000468,SOM 6998365,706,SOM30703,30703,"15 March 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Unidentified Clan Group (Somalia)",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,"Belet Weyne",,Nurhawad,4.4,45.4,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 15 March 2020, Al Shabaab militants exploded an IED targeting clan elders in Nurhawad (Belet weyne, Hiraan). A female female civilian was injured in the attack.",0,1585000468,SOM 7799526,706,SOM30700,30700,"15 March 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Majeerteen Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,14,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Kismaayo,,Kismayo,-0.3603,42.5463,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 15 March 2020, Somali military forces attacked a Majeerteen clan militia in Kismayo (Kismayo, Lower Juba), leaving three militiamen injured.",0,1617662605,SOM 7799284,706,SOM30701,30701,"15 March 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Jubaland Security Force",,1,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Jubaland Security Force",,1,11,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Kismaayo,,Kismayo,-0.3603,42.5463,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 15 March 2020, three soldiers of the Jubaland security forces clashed with Somali military in the Marine section of Fanole Neighbourhood in Kismayo town (Lower Juba), after members of their families were evicted from government buildings. No fatalities were reported.",0,1617662605,SOM 7532562,706,SOM30792,30792,"14 March 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Civilians (Somalia)","Labour Group (Somalia)",7,17,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Hodan,,"Mogadishu - Hodan",2.0333,45.35,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 14 March 2020, a Somali officer (assumed police) opened fire against an auto-rickshaw and killed the driver in the Sey Biano neighbourhood of Mogadishu-Hodan (Hodan,Banadir). It is unknown if any arrests were subsequently made.",1,1611019349,SOM 7532572,706,SOM30793,30793,"14 March 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Yaqshid",2.0678,45.35,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 14 March 2020, a SNPF officer was assassinated by suspected Al Shabaab gunmen in Mogadishu-Yaaqshid (Yaqshid,Banadir). The assailants escaped the scene with a confiscated AK47 rifle.",1,1618503457,SOM 7527971,706,SOM30692,30692,"14 March 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Karan",2.0652,45.39,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 14 March 2020, Al Shabaab militants claimed responsibility for a drive by shooting that killed a Somali military security officer in Mogadishu-Karan (Karan, Banadir).",1,1618503458,SOM 6998349,706,SOM30687,30687,"14 March 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Shelling/artillery/missile attack","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bari,Iskushuban,,Af-Urur,10.07,50.18,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 14 March 2020, Al Shabaab militants fired mortars at Darawish soldiers of the Somali military in Af-Urur (Iskushuban, Bari). No fatalities were reported.",0,1585000468,SOM 6998350,706,SOM30688,30688,"14 March 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Reer-Hassan Sub-Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Civilians (Somalia)","Hawadle Clan Group (Somalia)",7,47,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,"Belet Weyne",,"Belet Weyne",4.736,45.2043,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 14 March 2020, a Reer-Hassan clan militia shot dead 3 civilians of the Hawadle clan group near Dareera, approximately 25km north of Beledweyne (Hiraan).",3,1585000468,SOM 6998351,706,SOM30689,30689,"14 March 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,"Buur Hakaba",,"Buur Xakaba",2.8049,44.0821,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 14 March 2020, Al Shabaab militants attacked Southwest police force in Buur Xakaba (Buur Hakaba, Bay). No fatalities were reported.",0,1585000468,SOM 6998352,706,SOM30690,30690,"14 March 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Jowhar,,Mahadaay,2.9704,45.5347,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 14 March 2020, Al Shabaab militants attacked Somali military forces near Mahadaay (Jowhar, Middle Shabelle). No fatalities were reported.",0,1585000468,SOM 7531940,706,SOM30685,30685,"14 March 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Karan",2.0652,45.39,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 14 March 2020, Al Shabaab militants shot and killed a Somali soldier at Sanca Junction neighbourhood in Karan district.",1,1618503474,SOM 7107250,706,SOM30686,30686,"14 March 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Al Shabaab",,2,22,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Sanaag,Laasqoray,,Af-Urur,10.8394,48.9304,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 14 March 2020, an Al Shabaab militant shot dead his commander and then defected to the Somali military in Af-Urur (Iskushuban, Bari).",1,1591052465,SOM 6994356,706,SOM30684,30684,"14 March 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Bariirre,2.0476,44.8975,2,Twitter,"New media","On 14 March 2020, Al Shabaab militants clashed with the Somali military personnel between Barrire and Awdheegle in Afgooye (Afgooye, Lower Shabelle). No fatalities reported.",0,1584396903,SOM 7531772,706,SOM30691,30691,"14 March 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence",Grenade,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Mogadishu - Daynile",2.0581,45.3003,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 14 March 2020, a suspected Al Shabaab militant hurled a hand grenade against Somali police on foot patrol in the Afgooye village neighbourhood, Daynile district. No fatalities reported.",0,1618503484,SOM 6994433,706,SOM30683,30683,"13 March 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Jowhar,,Mahadaay,2.9704,45.5347,1,Xinhua,International,"On 13 March 2020, Al Shabaab militants attacked Somali military forces in Mahadaay (Jowhar, Middle Shabelle) and killed 2 soldiers.",2,1584396904,SOM 7031473,706,SOM30791,30791,"13 March 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence",Grenade,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Jowhar,,Mahadaay,2.9704,45.5347,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 13 March 2020, an Al Shabaab militant hurled a hand grenade towards a SNAF officer in Mahaday (Jowhar, Middle Shaballe). The officer and two of his bodyguards were killed. The assailants escaped the scene.",3,1586212553,SOM 7059920,706,SOM30790,30790,"13 March 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Burundi)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Jowhar,,Mahadaay,2.9704,45.5347,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 13 March 2020, Al Shabaab fighters attacked AMISOM (Burundi) base near Mahaday (Jowhar,Middle Shabelle). The assailants may have forced AMISOM to withdraw towards Buraane. The incident is unverified.",0,1586812233,SOM 6994387,706,SOM30682,30682,"12 March 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Islamic State (Somalia)",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Government of Somalia (2017-)",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bari,Bossaso,,Bosaso,11.2842,49.1816,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 12 March 2020, Islamic State Somalia took responsibility for the killing of a Somali government officer in Bosaso (Bosaso, Bari).",1,1584396903,SOM 6994132,706,SOM30678,30678,"12 March 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Afgooye,2.15,45.116,1,"Halgan Media",National,"On 12 March 2020, Al Shabaab militants clashed with Somali military forces base in Afgooye (Afgooye, Lower Shabelle) but casualties remain unclear.",0,1584396903,SOM 6994398,706,SOM30680,30680,"12 March 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Awdheegle,1.9833,44.8333,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 12 March 2020, Al Shabaab militants clashed with Somali military forces in Awdheegle (Afgooye, Lower Shabelle) but no fatalities were reported.",0,1584396903,SOM 6994399,706,SOM30681,30681,"12 March 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Baraawe,,Baraawe,1.1132,44.0297,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 12 March 2020, Al Shabaab militants launched mortar attacks and clashed with Somali military forces in Baraawe (Baraawe, Lower Shabelle). No fatalities reported.",0,1584396903,SOM 6994402,706,SOM30679,30679,"12 March 2020",2020,1,"Strategic developments","Disrupted weapons use","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Afgooye,2.15,45.116,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 12 March 2020, Somali military's EOD team detonated 3 IEDs planted on the roadside in Hawo Abdi village neighbourhood, Afgoye District (Lower Shabelle).",0,1584396903,SOM 7579946,706,SOM30675,30675,"11 March 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Shelling/artillery/missile attack","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)","AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-)",1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Jowhar,,Jowhar,2.7797,45.5042,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 11 March 2020, Al Shabaab militants fired two mortars against a Govt security forces and AMISOM base in Jowhar town (Jowhar, Middle Shabelle). No fatalities or injuries were reported.",0,1611613362,SOM 7529090,706,SOM30676,30676,"11 March 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Mogadishu - Dharkenley",2.0095,45.25,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 11 March 2020, unidentified gunmen shot and killed the husband of the chairperson of the Dharkenley District Women's Group in the vicinity of the Dabaqeynka Mosque in Dharkenley district (Banadir).",1,1618503563,SOM 6997907,706,SOM30672,30672,"11 March 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence",Grenade,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Baydhaba,,Baidoa,3.1172,43.6469,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 11 March 2020, an unknown armed person hurled a hand grenade near the house of a government official near Onodka bridge, Baidoa district (Bay). A civilian man was injured.",0,1584999563,SOM 7528361,706,SOM30789,30789,"11 March 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Mogadishu - Dharkenley",2.0095,45.25,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 11 March 2020, Al Shabaab militants shot and killed the husband of the Dharkenley District women group chairperson at the Dabaqeynka Mosque in Mogadishu-Dharkenley (Dharkenley,Banadir). The perpetrators managed to escape.",1,1618503568,SOM 6994388,706,SOM30670,30670,"11 March 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Afgooye,2.15,45.116,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 11 March 2020, Al Shabaab militants attacked Somali military forces' convoy in the vicinity of Haawo-Abdi Hospital, Afgoye District (Lower Shabelle). No fatalities reported.",0,1584396903,SOM 6994389,706,SOM30671,30671,"11 March 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Shelling/artillery/missile attack","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bari,Iskushuban,,Af-Urur,10.07,50.18,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 11 March 2020, Al Shabaab militants fired two mortars against Somali military's Darawish forces in Af-Urur (Iskushuban, Bari). No fatalities were reported.",0,1584396903,SOM 6994391,706,SOM30673,30673,"11 March 2020",2020,1,"Strategic developments",Other,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)","Government of Somalia (2017-)",1,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-)",,8,18,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,"Belet Weyne",,"Belet Weyne",4.736,45.2043,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 11 March 2020, a convoy of the Somali military that was escorting government officials was stopped by AMISOM troops in Belet weyne (Belet weyne, Hiraan) asking them to disarm. Both sides exchanged warning shots but no fatalities were reported.",0,1584396903,SOM 6994392,706,SOM30674,30674,"11 March 2020",2020,1,"Strategic developments",Agreement,"Sacad Yonis Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Biciido Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,44,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Sanaag,Ceerigaabo,,Dararweyne,9.7567,47.5277,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 11 March 2020, an agreement was reached between Sacad Yonis and Biciido clan groups in Daraweyne (Ceerigaabo, Sanaag) to stop revenge killings.",0,1584396903,SOM 6994395,706,SOM30677,30677,"11 March 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Gaaljecel Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Gaaljecel Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,44,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle","Wanla Weyn",,"Wanla Weyne",2.6195,44.8936,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 11 March 2020, two sub-clan militia of the Gaaljecel clashed in Heero village vicinity (Wanla weyn, Lower Shabelle). There were casualties reported.",0,1584396903,SOM 7530510,706,SOM30668,30668,"10 March 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence",Grenade,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)","Civilians (Somalia)",1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Wadajir",2.0462,45.3341,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 10 March 2020, a suspected Al Shabaab militant hurled a hand grenade at a Somali military force foot patrol at Jiiro Miskiin village in Wadajir district. One civilian was injured.",0,1618503579,SOM 7530293,706,SOM30787,30787,"10 March 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Hawl Wadaag",2.048,45.32,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 10 March 2020, suspected Al Shabaab gunmen assassinated a member of state forces (assumed police) in Bakaara Market Mogadishu-Hawl Wadaag (Hawl Wadaag, Banadir). The assailants escaped the scene with confiscated weaponry.",1,1618503584,SOM 7533154,706,SOM30788,30788,"10 March 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Wardhigley",2.0549,45.33,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 10 March 2020, an Al Shabaab IED detonated at a SNAF checkpoint in Furaasha in northern Wardhigley (Wardhigley,Banadir). Two soldiers were injured by the blast.",0,1618503587,SOM 7710313,706,SOM30663,30663,"10 March 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Air/drone strike","Military Forces of the United States (2017-2021)",,8,"Al Shabaab",,2,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,Janaale,1.8,44.7,2,AFRICOM,Regional,"On 10 March 2020, US military forces conducted a second airstrike in a week targeting Al Shabaab militants in the vicinity of Janaale (Marka, Lower Shabelle). 5 militants were killed.",5,1614039923,SOM 7529876,706,SOM30669,30669,"10 March 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Wardhigley",2.0549,45.33,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 10 March 2020, Al Shabaab militants hurled a hand grenade at the Ali Kamiin village neighbourhood in Wardhigley District (Banadir). The soldiers reacted with gunfire and 2 soldiers were injured.",0,1618503592,SOM 7531157,706,SOM30666,30666,"10 March 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Hamar Jabjab",2.0276,45.33,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 10 March 2020, Al Shabaab militants shot and injured a Somali police officer in the vicinity of First Bridge Village, Jabjab district (Banadir).",0,1618503592,SOM 6994375,706,SOM30657,30657,"10 March 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Afgooye,2.15,45.116,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 10 March 2020, Al Shabaab militants attacked a Somali military force base in Bar-Ismanciil village (Afgooye, Lower Shabelle). No fatalities were reported.",0,1584396903,SOM 6994376,706,SOM30658,30658,"10 March 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Gedo,"Belet Xaawo",,"Belet Xaawo",3.7807,41.8943,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 10 March 2020, Al Shabaab militants fired mortars against Somali military force's base in Belet Xaawo (Belet Xaawo, Gedo) and gunfire exchange followed. No fatalities were recorded.",0,1584396903,SOM 6994377,706,SOM30659,30659,"10 March 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-)",,8,38,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Jowhar,,Buurane,2.9647,45.5124,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 10 March 2020, a RCIED explosion by unknown people targeted AMISOM troops in Buurane district (Jowhar, Middle Shabelle) and no fatalities were reported.",0,1584396903,SOM 6994379,706,SOM30661,30661,"10 March 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,11,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Galgaduud,Dhuusamarreeb,,Dhuusamarreeb,5.5376,46.3867,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 10 March 2020, two groups of the Somali military clashed in Dhuusamarreeb (Dhuusamarreeb, Galgaduud) and 2 soldiers were killed.",2,1584396903,SOM 6994380,706,SOM30662,30662,"10 March 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Diinsoor,,Diinsoor,2.4074,42.9766,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 10 March 2020, Al Shabaab militants killed a man, who was heading to be enlisted in the Somali military training registration in Abaq Haluul village, Diinsoor district (Diinsoor, Bay).",1,1584396903,SOM 6994383,706,SOM30665,30665,"10 March 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-)",,8,38,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Jowhar,,Mahadaay,2.9704,45.5347,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 10 March 2020, an IED explosion by unknown people targeted AMISOM troops in Mahadaay district (Jowhar, Middle Shabelle) and injured an unknown number of soldiers.",0,1584396903,SOM 7528919,706,SOM30667,30667,"10 March 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Hodan,,"Mogadishu - Hodan",2.0333,45.35,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 10 March 2020, unidentified armed people shot and killed a police officer who was clearing traffic congestion in Bakaro Market neighbourhood, Mogadishu-Hodan district (Hodan, Banadir).",1,1611019338,SOM 7799528,706,SOM30664,30664,"10 March 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)","Owramale Clan Group (Somalia)",7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Kismaayo,,Kismayo,-0.3603,42.5463,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 10 March 2020, an unknown armed person shot dead two people hailing from the Owramale clan group in Wikiye road, Kismayo town (Lower Juba).",2,1617662605,SOM 7710297,706,SOM30654,30654,"09 March 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Air/drone strike","Military Forces of the United States (2017-2021)",,8,"Al Shabaab",,2,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,Janaale,1.8,44.7,2,AFRICOM,Regional,"On 09 March 2020, US military forces conducted an airstrike targeting Al Shabaab militants in the vicinity of Janaale (Marka, Lower Shabelle). 4 militants were killed.",4,1614039923,SOM 7530120,706,SOM30656,30656,"09 March 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Karan",2.0652,45.39,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 09 March 2020, unknown armed people hurled a hand grenade in Mogadishu-Karan (Karan, Banadir) and Somali military forces reacted with gunfire. 2 civilians were injured.",0,1618503623,SOM 7031437,706,SOM30786,30786,"09 March 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Puntland Police Force",,1,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Puntland Police Force",,1,11,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Nugaal,Garoowe,,Garowe,8.4064,48.4819,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 9 March 2020, a police officer killed one of his colleagues in the pursuit of a prisoner who attempted to escape during his hearing for tax evasion in Garowe (Garoowee, Nugaal). The prisoner and police officer that shot his colleague are both in custody at the Garowe Police Station",1,1586212553,SOM 7031439,706,SOM30784,30784,"09 March 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence",Grenade,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Puntland Police Force",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bari,Bossaso,,Bosaso,11.2842,49.1816,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 9 March 2020, an Al Shabaab militant threw a hand grenade at a security checkpoint near Bosaso's port entrance (Bossaso, Bari). Two Puntland police were injured by the blast.",0,1586212553,SOM 7059922,706,SOM30785,30785,"09 March 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Jubaland Security Force",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Afmadow,,Dhobley,0.4063,41.0124,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 9 March 2020, Al Shabaab fighters clashed with Jubaland security forces near Dhobley (Afmadow, Lower Jubba). At least two militants were killed during the skirmish.",2,1586812233,SOM 6994397,706,SOM30652,30652,"09 March 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence",Grenade,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)","Civilians (Ethiopia)",1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bari,Bossaso,,Bosaso,11.2842,49.1816,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 09 March 2020, an unknown armed person hurled a hand grenade at a police station in Bosaso (Bossaso, Bari) and wounded an Ethiopian civilian, who was passing by the station.",0,1584396903,SOM 6994404,706,SOM30651,30651,"09 March 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,17,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Balcad,,Balcad,2.39,45.3833,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 09 March 2020, a soldier of the Somali military shot dead a man in Balcad (Balcad, Middle Shabelle). Motive unknown.",1,1584396903,SOM 6994405,706,SOM30649,30649,"09 March 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)","AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-)",1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Afgooye,2.15,45.116,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 09 March 2020, Al Shabaab militants clashed with Somali military forces and AMISOM forces in Barire and Sabiid villages, Afgoye district (Afgooye, Lower Shabelle). No fatalities were reported.",0,1584396903,SOM 6994406,706,SOM30650,30650,"09 March 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Awdheegle,1.9833,44.8333,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 09 March 2020, Al Shabaab militants attacked Somali military forces in the outskirts of Awdheegle (Afgooye, Lower Shabelle). No fatalities reported.",0,1584396903,SOM 6994410,706,SOM30653,30653,"09 March 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Jubaland Security Force",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Afmadow,,Dif,0.9625,41.0616,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 09 March 2020, Al Shabaab militants attacked Jubaland security forces, briefly took over and later withdrew from Dif (Afmadow, Lower Juba). No fatalities were reported.",0,1584396903,SOM 7799286,706,SOM30655,30655,"09 March 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Kismaayo,,Kismayo,-0.3603,42.5463,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 09 March 2020, an unidentified armed person shot dead a civilian, in the midst of a meeting between the Majeerteen and Owramalean clans held to resolve disputes in Kismayo (Kismayo, Lower Juba).",1,1617662605,SOM 7528299,706,SOM30647,30647,"08 March 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Heliwa",2.0844,45.39,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 08 March 2020, unknown persons detonated aremote controlled IED at Cirtoogte village neighbourhood, Heliwa district (Heliwa, Banadir), when government troops were passing in the area. No fatalities were reported.",0,1618503662,SOM 7528325,706,SOM30648,30648,"08 March 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Wadajir",2.0462,45.3341,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 08 March 2020, Al Shabaab militants shot and killed a soldier of the Somali military in Suuqa-wayne area (Wadajir, Banadir).",1,1618503669,SOM 6997909,706,SOM30643,30643,"08 March 2020",2020,1,"Strategic developments","Disrupted weapons use","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,"Belet Weyne",,"Belet Weyne",4.736,45.2043,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 08 March 2020, Somali military forces safely defused IEDs buried by Al Shabaab militants in Belet weyne (Belet weyne, Hiraan).",0,1584999563,SOM 6994394,706,SOM30645,30645,"08 March 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Balcad,,"Ceel Geelow",2.5159,45.3622,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 08 March 2020, Al Shabaab militants attacked Somali military's operation base in Ceel Geelow (Balcad, Middle Shabelle). No fatalities were reported.",0,1584396903,SOM 6994407,706,SOM30644,30644,"08 March 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Cabdow Dibile",2.0864,45.0711,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 08 March 2020, Al Shabaab militants attacked Somali military forces in Cabdow Dibile (Afgooye, Lower Shabelle). No fatalities were reported.",0,1584396903,SOM 6994408,706,SOM30646,30646,"08 March 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Diinsoor,,Diinsoor,2.4074,42.9766,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 08 March 2020, Al Shabaab militants conducted a hit and run attack against Somali military forces in Diinsoor (Diinsoor, Bay). No fatalities were reported.",0,1584396903,SOM 7530294,706,SOM30640,30640,"07 March 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Hawl Wadaag",2.048,45.32,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 07 March 2020, a suspected Al Shabaab militant hurled a hand grenade against a Somali police station in Mogadishu-Hawl wadaag (Hawl wadaag, Banadir) and police reacted with gunfire. No fatalities were reported.",0,1618503689,SOM 6982553,706,SOM30637,30637,"07 March 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)","AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-)",1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Balcad,,"Ceel Geelow",2.5159,45.3622,1,Twitter,"New media","On 07 March 2020, AMISOM troops together with the Somali military attacked Al Shabaab militants in Ceel Geelow (Balcad, Middle Shabelle). There were no reports on fatalities.",0,1583789987,SOM 6994364,706,SOM30641,30641,"07 March 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-)",,8,38,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Balcad,,Qalimow,2.5878,45.3695,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 07 March 2020, unknown persons triggered a roadside explosion on the outskirts of Qalimow village (Balcad, Middle Shabelle), damaging an AMISOM vehicle. No fatalities were reported.",0,1584396903,SOM 6994367,706,SOM30642,30642,"07 March 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Warmahan,2.3963,45.0159,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 07 March 2020, Al Shabaab militants attacked Somali military forces and both sides exchanged gunfire in Warmahan (Afgooye, Lower Shabelle). No fatalities were reported.",0,1584396903,SOM 6994396,706,SOM30639,30639,"07 March 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Badhaadhe,,Badhaadhe,-1.0354,41.5005,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 07 March 2020, Al Shabaab militants killed a man, who they accused of killing his clan mate in Badhaadhe (Badhaadhe, Lower Juba).",1,1584396903,SOM 7713271,706,SOM30638,30638,"07 March 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Air/drone strike","Military Forces of the United States (2017-2021)",,8,"Al Shabaab",,2,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,Gendershe,1.8342,44.9667,1,Twitter,"New media","On 07 March 2020, an airstrike by US forces killed 4 Al Shabaab militants in Gendershe (Marka, Lower Shabelle).",4,1614039932,SOM 6982578,706,SOM30636,30636,"06 March 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,Marka,1.7131,44.7639,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 06 March 2020, Al Shabaab militants attacked a Somali military base in Ceel Salini (Marka, Lower Shabelle) but no fatalities were reported.",0,1583789987,SOM 6982581,706,SOM30635,30635,"06 March 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Jowhar,,Fiidow,3.1761,45.4681,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 06 March 2020, an Al Shabaab militant opened fire on a motorbike, which failed to stop in Fiidow (Jowhar, Middle Shabelle) and killed 2 people.",2,1583789987,SOM 7713281,706,SOM30634,30634,"05 March 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Air/drone strike","Military Forces of the United States (2017-2021)",,8,"Al Shabaab",,2,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Juba",Jilib,,Kuunyo-Barrow,0.7946,43.3787,2,Twitter,"New media","On 05 March 2020, US forces have claimed that they conducted an airstrike against an Al Shabaab base in the Kunyo Barrow vicinity (Jilib, Middle Juba) and killed 1 militant.",1,1614039933,SOM 6982576,706,SOM30630,30630,"05 March 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Awdheegle,1.9833,44.8333,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 05 March 2020, Al Shabaab militants claimed to have killed 6 soldiers of the Somali military near Awdheegle (Afgooye, Lower Shabelle) using roadside explosives.",6,1583789987,SOM 6982586,706,SOM30631,30631,"05 March 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,"Belet Weyne",,"Belet Weyne",4.736,45.2043,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 05 March 2020, Al Shabaab militants attacked Somali military forces west of Belet weyne (Belet weyne, Hiraan) but no fatalities were reported.",0,1583789987,SOM 6982588,706,SOM30633,30633,"05 March 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,Jalalaqsi,,Jalalaqsi,3.3834,45.5969,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 05 March 2020, Al Shabaab militants fired mortars against AMISOM troops in Jalalaqsi (Jalalaqsi, Hiraan) but retreated back when AMISOM forces responded back with gunfire. No fatalities were reported.",0,1583789987,SOM 6982639,706,SOM30632,30632,"05 March 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,"Belet Weyne",,"Ceel Cali",4.195,44.9885,1,Xinhua,International,"On 05 March 2020, Somali military forces claimed to have killed 5 Al Shabaab militants in a battle in Ceel Cali (Belet weyne, Hiraan). Three soldiers were also reportedly injured in the clash.",5,1583789988,SOM 7531605,706,SOM30627,30627,"04 March 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Wadajir",2.0462,45.3341,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 04 March 2020, a soldier of the Somali military forces was shot dead in Kaawo-Godey village, Mogadishu-Wadajir district (Wadajir, Banadir). Al Shabaab militants took the responsibility for the killing.",1,1618503786,SOM 6982555,706,SOM30626,30626,"04 March 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians","Abduction/forced disappearance","Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Afmadow,,Dhobley,0.4063,41.0124,2,Twitter,"New media","On 04 March 2020, Al Shabaab militants raided a children's home and kidnapped several children in a village south of Dhobely (Afmadow, Lower Juba).",0,1583789987,SOM 6982568,706,SOM30625,30625,"04 March 2020",2020,1,"Strategic developments",Other,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Al Shabaab","Former Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",2,22,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,"Buur Hakaba",,"Buur Xakaba",2.8049,44.0821,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 04 March 2020, Al Shabaab militants executed a former soldier of the Somali military force in Buur Xakaba (Buur Hakaba, Bay). The soldier had recently defected to the militants.",1,1583789987,SOM 6982569,706,SOM30628,30628,"04 March 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Mukaiga,2.1517,45.0686,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 04 March 2020, Al Shabaab militants attacked a Somali military checkpoint in Mukaiga (Afgooye, Lower Shabelle) but no fatalities were reported.",0,1583789987,SOM 6982571,706,SOM30629,30629,"04 March 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bakool,Waajid,,Oor-Gaafin,3.8945,43.431,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 04 March 2020, Somali military forces ambushed Al Shabaab militants on a motorbike in Oor-Gaafin (Waajid, Bakool), killed 1 militant and injured another.",1,1583789987,SOM 7530512,706,SOM30622,30622,"03 March 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,11,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Wadajir",2.0462,45.3341,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 03 March 2020, two units of the Somali military force clashed in Mogadishu-Wadajir district (Wadajir, Banadir). No fatalities were reported.",0,1618503812,SOM 7528362,706,SOM30621,30621,"03 March 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Mogadishu - Dharkenley",2.0095,45.25,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 03 March 2020, suspected Al Shabaab militants shot and killed 2 municipal law enforcement personnel at the Dharkenley District (Mogadishu-Dharkenley, Banadir).",2,1618503833,SOM 7532208,706,SOM30623,30623,"03 March 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Yaqshid",2.0678,45.35,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 03 March 2020, Al Shabaab militants shot dead a soldier of the Somali military in Mogadishu-Yaqshid district (Yaqshid, Banadir).",1,1618503834,SOM 6982579,706,SOM30624,30624,"03 March 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Puntland Security Force",,1,"Military Forces of Somaliland (2010-)",,1,11,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Sool,"Laas Caanood",,"Tuko Raq",8.5673,47.6438,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 03 March 2020, Puntland and Somaliland forces exchanged heavy artillery fire near Tuko Raq (Laas Caanood, Sool) but no fatalities were reported.",0,1583789987,SOM 7532998,706,SOM30620,30620,"03 March 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,Mogadishu,2.0414,45.3337,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 03 March 2020, Al Shabaab took responsibility for killing 2 Somali military soldiers in Mogadishu (Mogadishu city, Banadir).",2,1618503836,SOM 6982601,706,SOM30619,30619,"03 March 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Laantabuur,2.0537,45.0548,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 03 March 2020, Al Shabaab militants clashed with Somali military forces in the Laantabuur area (Afgooye, Lower Shabelle). No fatalities were reported.",0,1583789987,SOM 7533588,706,SOM30618,30618,"02 March 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Yaqshid",2.0678,45.35,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 02 March 2020, a suspected Al Shabaab militant hurled a hand grenade at a Somali military checkpoint in Mogadishu-Yaqshid (Yaqshid, Banadir) and the military responded with gunfire. No fatalities were reported.",0,1618503848,SOM 7710281,706,SOM30615,30615,"02 March 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Air/drone strike","Military Forces of the United States (2017-2021)",,8,"Al Shabaab",,2,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Juba",Jilib,,Kuunyo-Barrow,0.7946,43.3787,2,AFRICOM,Regional,"On 02 March 2020, US forces conducted 2 airstrikes in Al Shabaab areas in the Kuunyo-Barrow vicinity (Jilib, Middle Juba). 1 militant was killed.",1,1614039923,SOM 6982554,706,SOM30612,30612,"02 March 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Jubaland Security Force",,1,11,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Gedo,"Belet Xaawo",,"Belet Xaawo",3.7807,41.8943,1,Twitter,"New media","On 02 March 2020, the Somali military force clashed with Jubaland forces in Belet Xaawo (Belet Xaawo, Gedo). Some sources state that the clash was in relation to capturing wanted the Jubaland Security Minister. No fatalities reported.",0,1583789987,SOM 7532701,706,SOM30617,30617,"02 March 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Wadajir",2.0462,45.3341,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 02 March 2020, Al Shabaab militants took responsibility for a bomb attack that wounded 3 soldiers, including a commander, in Mogadishu-Wadajir (Wadajir, Banadir).",0,1618503878,SOM 6982582,706,SOM30613,30613,"02 March 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,,,0,30,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,"Buur Hakaba",,"Buur Xakaba",2.8049,44.0821,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 02 March 2020, an IED explosion occurred at an animal market in Buur Xakaba (Buur Hakaba, Bay). No fatalities were recorded.",0,1583789987,SOM 6993850,706,SOM30611,30611,"02 March 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Afgooye,2.15,45.116,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 02 March 2020, Al Shabaab militants attacked a Somali military force's checkpoint in the outskirts of Afgooye (Afgooye, Lower Shabelle). No fatalities were reported.",0,1584396752,SOM 7799236,706,SOM30614,30614,"02 March 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence",Grenade,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Kismaayo,,Kismayo,-0.3603,42.5463,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 02 March 2020, an unknown armed person hurled a hand grenade in a tea shop in Kismayo (Kismaayo, Lower Juba) and 3 civilians were injured.",0,1617662604,SOM 7522817,706,SOM30607,30607,"01 March 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Shelling/artillery/missile attack","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (International)",,7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,Mogadishu,2.0414,45.3337,1,"Garowe Online",National,"On 01 March 2020, a mortar attack by unknown attackers wounded a foreign national in Mogadishu (Mogadishu city, Banadir).",0,1618503905,SOM 6982559,706,SOM30603,30603,"01 March 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Afgooye,2.15,45.116,1,Twitter,"New media","On 01 March 2020, suspected Al Shabaab militants killed a civilian in Afgooye (Afgooye, Lower Shabelle).",1,1583789987,SOM 6993846,706,SOM30609,30609,"01 March 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Warmahan,2.3963,45.0159,2,Twitter,"New media","On 01 March 2020, a roadside explosion killed at least one soldier between Warmahan (Afgooye, Lower Shabelle) and Doonka. Attackers are unknown.",1,1584396752,SOM 6982590,706,SOM30608,30608,"01 March 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Labour Group (Somalia)",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle","Wanla Weyn",,"Wanla Weyne",2.6195,44.8936,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 01 March 2020, Al Shabaab militants shot dead a rickshaw driver in Wanla weyn (wanla weyn, Lower Shabelle) and burned his rickshaw.",1,1583789987,SOM 6982593,706,SOM30610,30610,"01 March 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Warmahan,2.3963,45.0159,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 01 March 2020, an IED attack on the vehicle of Somali military soldiers by Al Shabaab militants killed an unknown number of soldiers in Warmahan (Afgooye, Lower Shabelle). The military responded with gunfire. Unknown fatalities coded as 10.",10,1583789987,SOM 6982596,706,SOM30606,30606,"01 March 2020",2020,1,"Strategic developments","Looting/property destruction","Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Jowhar,,"Cali Fool Dheere",2.8831,45.6569,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 01 March 2020, Al Shabaab militants allegedly stole two cows and 15 goats from a village in Cali Fool Dhere (Jowhar, Middle Shabelle).",0,1583789987,SOM 6982597,706,SOM30605,30605,"01 March 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)","Unidentified Clan Group (Somalia)",7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bari,Bossaso,,Bosaso,11.2842,49.1816,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 01 March 2020, unknown armed people shot and injured a clan leader in Bosaso (Bossaso, Bari).",0,1583789987,SOM 6982598,706,SOM30604,30604,"01 March 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Afgooye,2.15,45.116,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 01 March 2020, Al Shabaab militants attacked AMISOM troops in Afgooye (Afgooye, Lower Shabelle). No fatalities were recorded.",0,1583789987,SOM 6978325,706,SOM30594,30594,"29 February 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bari,Bossaso,,Bosaso,11.2842,49.1816,1,"Somali Memo",National,"On 29 February 2020, unknown armed people attacked a police station in Bosaso (Bossaso, Bari). No fatalities were reported.",0,1583194354,SOM 6978327,706,SOM30595,30595,"29 February 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Lafoole,2.0833,45.1667,1,"Somali Memo",National,"On 29 February 2020, Al Shabaab militants clashed with Somali military forces in Lafoole (Afgooye, Lower Shabelle). Fatalities were not reported.",0,1583194354,SOM 7163453,706,SOM30601,30601,"29 February 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Non-state actor overtakes territory","Hawadle Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,14,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,"Belet Weyne",,Kalabeyr,4.9263,45.2172,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 29 February 2020, a militia hailing from the Hawadle clan attacked an took over control of the Kalabeyr checkpoint (Belet weyne, Hiraan) from Govt forces. The attack was in retaliation against the arrest of a businessman by Govt security forces.",0,1595270721,SOM 7163454,706,SOM30600,30600,"29 February 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Non-state actor overtakes territory","Hawadle Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,14,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,"Belet Weyne",,"Belet Weyne",4.736,45.2043,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 29 February 2020, a militia hailing from the Hawadle clan attacked and took control of the Horseed military checkpoint in Belet Weyne (Belet weyne, Hiraan). No fatalities were reported.",0,1595270721,SOM 6978373,706,SOM30597,30597,"29 February 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Puntland Security Force",,1,"Military Forces of Somaliland (2010-)",,1,11,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Sool,"Laas Caanood",,"Tuko Raq",8.5673,47.6438,2,Twitter,"New media","On 29 February 2020, Somaliland and Puntland military forces exchanged mortar fires in the Tuko Raq area (Laas Caanood, Sool). No fatalities were reported.",0,1583194354,SOM 7523178,706,SOM30596,30596,"29 February 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Labour Group (Somalia)",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Mogadishu - Dharkenley",2.0095,45.25,1,"Halgan Media",National,"On 29 February 2020, Al Shabaab militants shot dead a labourer who worked at the government building in Mogadishu-Dharkenley (Dharkenley, Banadir).",1,1618503952,SOM 6982589,706,SOM30602,30602,"29 February 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Lafoole,2.0833,45.1667,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 29 February 2020, Al Shabaab militants attacked Somali military forces in Lafoole (Afgooye, Lower Shabelle). Casualties could not be confirmed.",0,1583789987,SOM 6982595,706,SOM30599,30599,"29 February 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Shelling/artillery/missile attack","Al Shabaab",,2,,,0,20,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bari,Bossaso,,Balli-Khadar,10.9532,49.1327,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 29 February 2020, three mortar shells were fired by Al Shabaab towards Puntland Maritime Police Military base in Balli-Khadar (Bossaso, Bari). They landed in an empty space.",0,1583789987,SOM 6978323,706,SOM30590,30590,"28 February 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Galgaduud,Dhuusamarreeb,,Guri-Ceel,5.3083,45.8774,1,"Somali Memo",National,"On 28 February 2020, Al Shabaab militants clashed with Somali military forces in Guri-Ceel (Dhuusamarreeb, Galgaduud), killing two soldiers.",2,1583194354,SOM 6978370,706,SOM30587,30587,"28 February 2020",2020,1,"Strategic developments","Disrupted weapons use","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"ASWJ: Ahlu Sunna Wal Jamaa",,3,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Galgaduud,Dhuusamarreeb,,Dhuusamarreeb,5.5376,46.3867,1,Twitter,"New media","On 28 February 2020, Somali military forces seized weapons in Dhuusamarreeb (Dhuusamarreeb, Galgduud). The weapons were suspected to belong to ASWJ.",0,1583194354,SOM 6978371,706,SOM30586,30586,"28 February 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Puntland Security Force",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bari,Bossaso,,Balli-Khadar,10.9532,49.1327,1,Twitter,"New media","On 28 February 2020, Al Shabaab militants attacked Puntland security forces in Balli-Khadar (Bossaso, Bari). No fatalities were reported.",0,1583194354,SOM 6978392,706,SOM30588,30588,"28 February 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,Golweyn,1.6584,44.58,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 28 February 2020, Al Shabaab militants attacked Somali military forces in Golweyn (Marka, Lower Shabelle). No fatalities were reported.",0,1583194354,SOM 6978393,706,SOM30589,30589,"28 February 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,11,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Baydhaba,,"Goof Guduud",3.3182,43.4731,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 28 February 2020, two rival groups of the Somali military force clashed in Goof Guduud (Baydhaba, Bay) and 1 soldier was killed. The cause of the clash is unknown.",1,1583194354,SOM 7710311,706,SOM30591,30591,"28 February 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Air/drone strike","Military Forces of the United States (2017-2021)",,8,"Al Shabaab",,2,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Juba",Jilib,,Kuunyo-Barrow,0.7946,43.3787,2,AFRICOM,Regional,"On 28 February 2020, US forces conducted 2 airstrikes on Al Shabaab targets in the vicinity of Kuunyo-Barrow (Jilib, Middle Juba). 2 militants were killed.",2,1614039923,SOM 6982585,706,SOM30598,30598,"28 February 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Cadale,,Gulane,3.3035,46.2279,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 28 February 2020, Al Shabaab militants shot and injured two people in Gulane (Cadale, Middle Shabelle) for resisting the confiscation of Mira Khat stimulant leaves.",0,1583789987,SOM 7529951,706,SOM30592,30592,"28 February 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Mogadishu - Daynile",2.0581,45.3003,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 28 February 2020, suspected Al Shabaab militants shot and killed a Somali solider (assumed off-duty), who was shopping in Mogadishu-Daynile (Daynile, Banadir).",1,1618503999,SOM 7529458,706,SOM30593,30593,"28 February 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)","Hawiye Clan Group (Somalia)",1,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)","Abgal Clan Group (Somalia)",1,11,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Mogadishu - Dharkenley",2.0095,45.25,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 28 February 2020, Somali military forces divided along the Hawiye and Abgal clan groups clashed in Mogadishu-Dharkenley (Dharkenley, Banadir). 3 people were killed.",3,1618504002,SOM 6978368,706,SOM30585,30585,"27 February 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"ASWJ: Ahlu Sunna Wal Jamaa",,3,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Galgaduud,Dhuusamarreeb,,Dhuusamarreeb,5.5376,46.3867,1,Twitter,"New media","On 27 February 2020, Somali military forces clashed with ASWJ, leaving 12 dead.",12,1583194354,SOM 6978388,706,SOM30584,30584,"27 February 2020",2020,1,Protests,"Peaceful protest","Protesters (Somalia)",,6,,,0,60,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Gedo,"Belet Xaawo",,"Belet Xaawo",3.7807,41.8943,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 27 February 2020, several peaceful protests were held in Belet Xaawo (Belet Xaawo, Gedo) against the interference of Kenya and the reinforcements from the Jubaland Forces to support the rebelling Jubaland Minister of Security, Abdirashid Janan, who recently escaped from prison in Mogadishu. [size=report].",0,1583194354,SOM 7060620,706,SOM30861,30861,"27 February 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Al Shabaab",,2,22,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle","Adan Yabaal",,"Adan Yabaal",3.5484,46.5459,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 27 February 2020, an Al Shabaab fighter shot and killed 4 of his colleagues during a dispute while consuming Mira (Khat) near Ceel-Gub village in Adan Yabaal district (Adan Yabaal, Middle Shabelle). Other injuries were reported.",4,1586813941,SOM 7529460,706,SOM30862,30862,"27 February 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Government of Somalia (2017-)",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Mogadishu - Dharkenley",2.0095,45.25,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 27 February 2020, suspected Al Shabaab militants shot and killed a ward commissioner at Dabakayo Madow neighborhood in Mogadishu-Dharkenley (Dharkenley,Banadir). The perpetrators stole the pistol of the victim and managed to escape.",1,1618504041,SOM 6978360,706,SOM30581,30581,"26 February 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Puntland Security Force",,1,"Military Forces of Somaliland (2010-)",,1,11,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Sanaag,Ceerigaabo,,Hadaaftimo,10.7652,48.1064,1,Twitter,"New media","On 26 February 2020, the military forces of Puntland and Somaliland clashed in Hadaaftimo (Ceerigaabo, Sanaag), with reports that the clashes were over the control of Las Khorey District in North Somalia. Soldiers from both sides were killed. Unknown fatalities coded as 10.",10,1583194354,SOM 6978369,706,SOM30580,30580,"26 February 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Basra,2.2991,45.2636,1,Twitter,"New media","On 26 February 2020, Somali military's special forces, Danab, attacked Al Shabaab militants in Basra (Afgooye, Lower Shabelle) and unspecified number of militants were killed. Unknown number of fatalities coded as 10.",10,1583194354,SOM 6978383,706,SOM30579,30579,"26 February 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Almada,2.2187,45.2087,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 26 February 2020, Al Shabaab militants attacked Somali military forces in Almada (Afgooye, Lower Shabelle). No fatalities were reported.",0,1583194354,SOM 6978387,706,SOM30583,30583,"26 February 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,11,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Cadale,,Xaaji-Cali,2.9192,46.2173,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 26 February 2020, two groups of Somali military forces clashed each other in Xaaji-Cali (Cadale, Middle Shabelle) after one group of the soldiers tried to stop the vehicle of another group carrying Mira stimulant. Some deaths were reported. Unknown fatalities coded as 3.",3,1583194354,SOM 7060635,706,SOM30860,30860,"26 February 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,11,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Cadale,,Xaaji-Cali,2.9192,46.2173,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 26 February 2020, a soldier shot and killed 4 of his colleagues in Xaaji-Cali village (Cadale, Middle Shabelle). Another soldier was also injured.",4,1586813941,SOM 7533302,706,SOM30582,30582,"26 February 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Yaqshid",2.0678,45.35,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 26 February 2020, unknown armed people hurled a hand grenade against a Somali military post in Mogadishu-Yaqshid (Yaqshid, Banadir) and the military reacted with gunfire. There were no fatalities recorded.",0,1618504073,SOM 6978378,706,SOM30574,30574,"25 February 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Jubaland Security Force",,1,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,11,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Gedo,"Belet Xaawo",,"Belet Xaawo",3.7807,41.8943,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 25 February 2020, Jubaland security forces supporting Jubaland Minister of Security clashed with the Somali military in Belet Xiao (Belet Xiao, Gedo). No fatalities were reported.",0,1583194354,SOM 6978379,706,SOM30575,30575,"25 February 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Diinsoor,,Kurman,2.4809,42.8687,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 25 February 2020, Al Shabaab militants clashed with Somali military forces in Kurman (Diinsoor, Bay) and 1 militant was killed during the fight.",1,1583194354,SOM 6978380,706,SOM30576,30576,"25 February 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)","AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-)",1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Laantabuur,2.0537,45.0548,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 25 February 2020, Al Shabaab militants launched mortars and attacked Somali military forces and AMISOM troops in Laantabuur (Afgooye, Lower Shabelle) but were forced to retreat by the joint forces.",0,1583194354,SOM 6978381,706,SOM30577,30577,"25 February 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Puntland Security Force","Private Security Forces (Somalia)",1,"Military Forces of Somaliland (2010-)","Private Security Forces (Somalia)",1,11,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Sanaag,Laasqoray,,Laasqoray,11.1603,48.1949,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 25 February 2020, the Somaliland and Puntland forces clashed, along with the private securities of each governor in Laasqoray (Laasqoray, Sanaag). 1 soldier from the Puntland forces was killed. The clash started after the convoy of the governor of Puntland tried to enter Laasqoray town.",1,1583194354,SOM 6978382,706,SOM30578,30578,"25 February 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Gaaljecel Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Gaaljecel Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,44,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle","Wanla Weyn",,"Wanla Weyne",2.6195,44.8936,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 25 February 2020, two people were killed when an intra-clan land dispute within Gaaljecel clan resulted in an armed clash in Wanlaweyne District.",2,1583194354,SOM 6978390,706,SOM30573,30573,"25 February 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Government of Somalia (2017-)",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Gedo,Baardheere,,Bardera,2.3385,42.2843,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 25 February 2020, Al Shabaab militants abducted three government officials in Bardera (Baardheere, Gedo) and shot them dead.",3,1583194354,SOM 7713333,706,SOM30571,30571,"24 February 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Air/drone strike","Military Forces of the United States (2017-2021)",,8,"Civilians (Somalia)","Labour Group (Somalia)",7,78,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Juba",Jilib,,Jilib,0.4833,42.7666,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 24 February 2020, US forces conducted an airstrike in Jilib (Jilib, Middle Juba) and claimed to have killed an Al Shabaab militant. The Somalia telecom company claimed that it was one of their employees who was killed in the strike.",1,1614039933,SOM 6978397,706,SOM30570,30570,"24 February 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians","Abduction/forced disappearance","Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Journalists (Somalia)",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,"Belet Weyne",,"Hawo Tako",4.75,45.2,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 24 February 2020, Al Shabaab militants abducted a Radio Afgoye reporter at Hawo Tako village (Belet Weyne, Hiraan). His whereabouts or situation is not known.",0,1583194354,SOM 6978399,706,SOM30568,30568,"24 February 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence",Grenade,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)","Women (Somalia); Government of Somalia (2017-)",7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Baydhaba,,Baidoa,3.1172,43.6469,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 24 February 2020, a hand grenade was hurled into the house of the Bay Regional Women's Representative in Baidoa (Baydhaba, Bay) and a child was injured.",0,1583194354,SOM 6978400,706,SOM30569,30569,"24 February 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Burundi)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Jowhar,,Buurane,2.9647,45.5124,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 24 February 2020, Al Shabaab militants shot dead a soldier of the AMISOM Burundi contingent in the Buurane vicinity (Jowhar, Middle Shabelle).",1,1583194354,SOM 6978324,706,SOM30565,30565,"23 February 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Shelling/artillery/missile attack","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Awdheegle,1.9833,44.8333,1,"Somali Memo",National,"On 23 February 2020, Al Shabaab militants fired mortars against Somali military forces base in Awdheegle (Afgooye, Lower Shabelle). Injuries reported.",0,1583194354,SOM 6978326,706,SOM30566,30566,"23 February 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bari,Bossaso,,Bosaso,11.2842,49.1816,1,"Somali Memo",National,"On 23 February 2020, a Somali military post in Bosaso (Bossaso, Bari) was attacked by a suicide bomb and the military reacted with gunfire. Two soldiers were injured.",1,1583194354,SOM 7713358,706,SOM30567,30567,"23 February 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Air/drone strike","Military Forces of the United States (2017-2021)",,8,"Al Shabaab",,2,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Juba",Bu'aale,,Buaale,1.2448,42.5732,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 23 February 2020, suspected US forces conducted an airstrike against Al Shabaab households in the vicinity of Buaale (Buaale, Middle Juba). Fatalities could not be confirmed.",0,1614039933,SOM 7713321,706,SOM30559,30559,"22 February 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Air/drone strike","Military Forces of the United States (2017-2021)",,8,"Al Shabaab",,2,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Juba",Saakow,,Saakow,1.6394,42.4522,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 22 February 2020, the US military conducted an air strike in Saakow (Saakow, Middle Juba) and killed two militants.",2,1614039933,SOM 6876475,706,SOM30552,30552,"22 February 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Afmadow,,Afmadow,0.5172,42.071,1,"Halgan Media",National,"On 22 February 2020, a roadside explosive planted by unknown persons killed 2 travelers, who were on a bus in Afmadow (Afmadow, Lower Juba).",2,1582579320,SOM 6876745,706,SOM30556,30556,"22 February 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Jowhar,,Fiidow,3.1761,45.4681,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 22 February 2020, 2 people were killed by Al Shabaab militants in Fiidow (Jowhar, Middle Shabelle) for refusing to donate 4 cows.",2,1582579320,SOM 6876747,706,SOM30554,30554,"22 February 2020",2020,1,Riots,"Violent demonstration","Rioters (Somalia)",,5,,,0,50,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,"Bulo Burto",,"Bulo Burto",3.8519,45.5651,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 22 February 2020, rioters blocked the road and burned tires in Bulo Burto (Bulo Burto, Hiraan) opposing the arrival of the recently appointed District Commissioner by the Hirshabelle administration. [size=no report]",0,1582579320,SOM 6978394,706,SOM30562,30562,"22 February 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Balcad,,Balcad,2.39,45.3833,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 22 February 2020, Somali military forces attacked Al Shabaab militants in Balcad (Balcad, Middle Shabelle) and killed two militants.",2,1583194354,SOM 6978395,706,SOM30563,30563,"22 February 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Jowhar,,Fiidow,3.1761,45.4681,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 22 February 2020, Al Shabaab militants shot and killed a man in Fiidow (Jowhar, Middle Shabelle) suspected to be an informant of the AMISOM forces.",1,1583194354,SOM 7528859,706,SOM30564,30564,"22 February 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Mogadishu - Daynile",2.0581,45.3003,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 22 February 2020, suspected Al Shabaab militants hurled a hand grenade against Somali military forces and the military reacted with gunfire. No fatalities were reported.",0,1618504177,SOM 6876680,706,SOM30550,30550,"21 February 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Jubaland Security Force",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Afmadow,,Afmadow,0.5172,42.071,1,"Somali Memo",National,"On 21 February 2020, Al Shabaab militants attacked Juabland security forces in Afmadow (Afmadow, Lower Juba). No fatalities reported.",0,1582579320,SOM 6876709,706,SOM30549,30549,"21 February 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) National Intelligence and Security Agency",1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Daniga,2.3175,45.2863,1,Twitter,"New media","On 21 February 2020, Somali police and Intel officers shot dead 2 Al-Shabaab revenue collectors at Daniga (Afgooye, Lower Shebelle).",2,1582579320,SOM 6876748,706,SOM30553,30553,"21 February 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Civilians (Somalia)","Government of Somalia (2017-)",7,17,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,"Belet Weyne",,Kalabeyr,4.9263,45.2172,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 21 February 2020, a soldier of the Somali military shot dead a local administration revenue collector in Kalabeyr (Belet weyne, Hiraan). The motive for the killing is unknown.",1,1582579320,SOM 6876750,706,SOM30557,30557,"21 February 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Afgooye,2.15,45.116,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 21 February 2020, Al Shabaab militants shot dead a soldier of the Somali military in Afgooye (Afgooye, Lower Shabelle). Motive unknown.",1,1582579320,SOM 6876754,706,SOM30548,30548,"21 February 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-)","Civilians (Somalia)",8,38,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Jowhar,,Buurane,2.9647,45.5124,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 21 February 2020, an AMISOM convoy was targeted by an IED in Buurane (Jowhar, Middle Shebelle), resulting in a civilian death.",1,1582579320,SOM 6876763,706,SOM30558,30558,"21 February 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Baasra,2.3106,45.2693,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 21 February 2020, Al Shabaab militants clashed with Somali military forces in Baasra (Afgooye, Lower shabelle) and 1 militant was killed.",1,1582579320,SOM 6975837,706,SOM30551,30551,"21 February 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Burundi)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Jowhar,,Mahadaay,2.9704,45.5347,2,"Somali Memo",National,"On 21 February 2020. Al Shabaab militants attacked AMISOM Burundi forces using explosives in the Mahadaay area and AMISOM responded with gunfire. A civilian was killed in the clash.",1,1583194176,SOM 7799233,706,SOM30555,30555,"21 February 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Kismaayo,,Kismayo,-0.3603,42.5463,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 21 February 2020, a public transport vehicle was hit when an IED planted by unknown persons exploded in Kismayo (Kismaayo, Lower Juba), killing 3 people.",3,1617662604,SOM 6876731,706,SOM30547,30547,"20 February 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,17,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Almada,2.2187,45.2087,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 20 February 2020, Somali military forces opened fire at a busy intersection in the Alamada area, near Elasha Biyaha settlement and injured civilians. No fatalities were recorded. Motive for the attack is unknown.",0,1582579320,SOM 6876767,706,SOM30539,30539,"20 February 2020",2020,1,Protests,"Peaceful protest","Protesters (Somalia)",,6,,,0,60,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Woqooyi Galbeed",Hargeysa,,Hargeysa,9.5598,44.0668,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 20 February 2020, thousands of people held a peaceful demonstration in Hargeysa (Hargeysa,Woqooyi Galbeed) to support the speech of 5th President of Somaliland, Muse Bihi Abdi's made in front of MPs. [size=thousands]",0,1582579320,SOM 6978401,706,SOM30561,30561,"20 February 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Islamic State (Somalia)",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Puntland Police Force",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bari,Bossaso,,Bosaso,11.2842,49.1816,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 20 February 2020, a Puntland police officer was shot dead in Bosaso (Bossaso, Bari). IS Somalia claimed responsibility.",1,1583194354,SOM 7533415,706,SOM30544,30544,"20 February 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Hodan,,"Mogadishu - Hodan",2.0333,45.35,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 20 February 2020, suspected Al Shabaab militants shot and killed a civilian man in Mogadishu-Hodan (Hodan, Banadir).",1,1611019352,SOM 7107249,706,SOM30546,30546,"20 February 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Balcad,,Balcad,2.39,45.3833,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 20 February 2020, about 20 Al Shabaab militants attacked a Somali police station in Holwa village south of Maslah in Balcad district (Middle Shabelle) but the Somali military and the police forces fought back and repulsed the attackers. No fatalities recorded.",0,1591052465,SOM 7799238,706,SOM30545,30545,"20 February 2020",2020,1,"Strategic developments","Disrupted weapons use","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Jubaland Security Force",,1,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Kismaayo,,Kismayo,-0.3603,42.5463,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 20 February 2020, Jubaland security forces safely removed IEDs that were planted in Kimsayo (Kismaayo, Lower Juba). No fatalities were recorded.",0,1617662604,SOM 6876741,706,SOM30543,30543,"19 February 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Baraawe,,Embareeso,1.1808,44.0479,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 19 February 2020, Al Shabaab militants attacked Somali military soldiers in Embareeso (Baraawe, Lower Shebelle). No fatalities reported.",0,1582579320,SOM 6876757,706,SOM30540,30540,"19 February 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,"Belet Weyne",,Qabno,5.0075,45.1689,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 19 February 2020, a UXO, placed by unknown people, exploded and killed a four year old girl in Qabno (Belet weyne, Hiraan).",1,1582579320,SOM 6978391,706,SOM30560,30560,"19 February 2020",2020,1,"Strategic developments","Looting/property destruction","Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,"Bulo Burto",,"Musse Geel",4.2667,46.1333,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 19 February 2020, Al Shabaab militants took a large number of goats from local people in Musse Geel (Belet Weyne, Hiraan).",0,1583194354,SOM 6876759,706,SOM30542,30542,"19 February 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Jubaland Security Force",1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Jamaame,,Kamsuuma,0.2494,42.7751,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 19 February 2020, Somali military's Danab special forces and Jubaland security forces attacked Al Shabaab militants in Kamsuuma (Kamaame, Lower Juba). Deaths and injuries were recorded from both sides. Unknown fatalities coded as 10.",10,1582579320,SOM 7710304,706,SOM30538,30538,"19 February 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Air/drone strike","Military Forces of the United States (2017-2021)",,8,"Al Shabaab",,2,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Badhaadhe,,Wadajir,-0.7334,41.6643,2,AFRICOM,Regional,"On 19 February 2020, United States military forces, together with the Somali military, conducted an airstrike in the vicinity of Wadajir (Kismaayo, Lower Juba) and killed 3 suspected Al Shabaab militants.",3,1618504281,SOM 6876334,706,SOM30533,30533,"19 February 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)","AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-)",1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,"Ceel Salini",1.92,44.95,1,AFP,International,"On 19 February 2020, Al Shabaab militants attacked Somali military forces in Ceel Salini (Afgooye, Lower Shebelle). Somali military forces backed by AMISOM fought back the militants. More than 20 military soldiers were killed.",20,1618504294,SOM 6876335,706,SOM30532,30532,"19 February 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)","AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-)",1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Qoryooley,,Qoryooley,1.7878,44.53,1,AFP,International,"On 19 February 2020, Al Shabaab militants attacked Somali military forces in Qoryooley (Qoryooley, Lower Shebelle). Somali military forces backed by AMISOM fought back the militants. 14 Al-Shabaab militants were killed.",14,1582579319,SOM 7529461,706,SOM30541,30541,"19 February 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Mogadishu - Dharkenley",2.0095,45.25,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 19 February 2020, unknown armed people hurled a hand grenade at a Somali military checkpoint. The military responded with gunfire. No fatalities were recorded.",0,1618504304,SOM 6976550,706,SOM30534,30534,"18 February 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence",Grenade,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)","Civilians (Somalia)",1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bari,Bossaso,,Bosaso,11.2842,49.1816,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 18 February 2020, an unknown person hurled a hand grenade towards the Bosaso Port Police checkpoint in Bosaso (Bossaso, Bari). A civilian was injured.",0,1583194182,SOM 6876713,706,SOM30531,30531,"18 February 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Gedo,"Belet Xaawo",,"Belet Xaawo",3.7807,41.8943,1,Twitter,"New media","On 18 February 2020, Al Shabaab militants clashed with Somali military forces in Belet Xaawo (Belet Xaawo, Gedo). No fatalities were reported.",0,1582579320,SOM 6876732,706,SOM30536,30536,"18 February 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Shelling/artillery/missile attack","Al Shabaab",,2,,,0,20,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,"Bulo Burto",,"Bulo Burto",3.8519,45.5651,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 18 February 2020, Al Shabaab militants claimed responsibility for three mortar attacks on an airstrip in Bulo Burto (Bulo Burto, Hiraan). No fatalities were reported.",0,1582579320,SOM 6876737,706,SOM30537,30537,"18 February 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Balcad,,Gololey,2.4492,45.3542,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 18 February 2020, Al Shabaab militants used RCIED to attack AMISOM forces in Gololey (Balcad, Middle Shebelle). AMISOM forces reacted with gunfire. No fatalities were recorded.",0,1582579320,SOM 6876743,706,SOM30535,30535,"18 February 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Shelling/artillery/missile attack","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bari,Bossaso,,Galgala,10.9901,49.0568,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 18 February 2020, Al Shabaab militants fired mortars towards the Somali military base in Galgala (Bossaso, Bari). No fatalities were reported.",0,1582579320,SOM 6876753,706,SOM30522,30522,"18 February 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bari,Bossaso,,Bosaso,11.2842,49.1816,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 18 February 2020, unidentified gunman opened fire on several residents of Bosaso (Bossaso, Bari), killing and injuring people. Several fatalities coded as 3.",3,1582579320,SOM 7531214,706,SOM30524,30524,"18 February 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Heliwa",2.0844,45.39,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 18 February 2020, Al Shabaab militants exploded a RCIED targeting Somali military forces. Injuries were reported.",0,1618504336,SOM 7579926,706,SOM30506,30506,"17 February 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Jowhar,,Jowhar,2.7797,45.5042,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 17 February 2020, Al Shabaab militants attacked a military post of the Somali military forces in the Horseed area of Jowhar town (Middle Shebelle). No fatalities were reported.",0,1611613362,SOM 6876457,706,SOM30525,30525,"17 February 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Government of Somalia (2017-)",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Mudug,Gaalkacyo,,Gaalkacyo,6.7697,47.4308,1,"Garowe Online",Subnational,"On 17 February 2020, Al Shabaab militants killed an elder in Gaalkacyo (Gaalkacyo, Mudug). The militants claim he was the Deputy Administrator of Garsoor village.",1,1582579320,SOM 6876730,706,SOM30520,30520,"17 February 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Balcad,,Warshiikh,2.2983,45.798,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 17 February 2020, unknown armed people attacked a bus in Warshiikh (Balcad, Middle Shebelle) and killed the people inside the car. Unknown fatalities coded as 10.",10,1582579320,SOM 6876476,706,SOM30521,30521,"17 February 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Ethiopia)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Gedo,Baardheere,,Bardera,2.3385,42.2843,1,"Halgan Media",National,"On 17 February 2020, Al Shabaab militants clashed with AMISOM's Ethiopian contingent troops in Bardera (Baardheere, Gedo). Fatalities are unknown.",0,1582579320,SOM 6876736,706,SOM30516,30516,"17 February 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Shelling/artillery/missile attack","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,"Bulo Burto",,Halgan,4.2117,45.5625,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 17 February 2020, Al Shabaab militants used mortars to target AMISOM's base in Halgan (Bulo Burto, Hiraan). Fatalities unreported.",0,1582579320,SOM 7710307,706,SOM30527,30527,"17 February 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Air/drone strike","Military Forces of the United States (2017-2021)",,8,"Al Shabaab",,2,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Juba",Jilib,,Jilib,0.4833,42.7666,1,AFRICOM,Regional,"On 17 February 2020, U.S. Africa Command conducted an airstrike targeting an Al Shabaab compound in the Jilib (Jilib, Middle Juba). One Al Shabaab facility was destroyed. No civilian fatalities were reported, but it is unclear if there were any militant fatalities.",0,1614039923,SOM 7107248,706,SOM30530,30530,"17 February 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,"Buur Hakaba",,Leego,2.7144,44.509,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 17 February 2020, Somali military's special forces attacked Al Shabaab militants in the Leego town area (Buur Hakaba, Bay). 2 Al Shabaab militants were killed.",2,1591052465,SOM 7527861,706,SOM30528,30528,"17 February 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Hawl Wadaag",2.048,45.32,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 17 February 2020, suspected Al Shabaab militants shot and killed a Somali police officer in Mogadishu-Hawl wadaag (Hawl wadaag, Banadir).",1,1618504366,SOM 7579830,706,SOM30519,30519,"17 February 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Jowhar,,Jowhar,2.7797,45.5042,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 17 February 2020, Al Shabaab militants clashed with Govt security forces at the Abshir Ali checkpoint near Jowhar town (Jowhar, Middle Shebelle), after the militants burned down and attacked a civilian fuel supply truck transporting fuel for the UN/AMISOM. No fatalities were reported.",0,1611613362,SOM 7529423,706,SOM30529,30529,"17 February 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Shelling/artillery/missile attack","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-)","Civilians (Somalia)",8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Wadajir",2.0462,45.3341,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 17 February 2020, Al Shabaab militants claimed responsibility for firing four mortars against AMISOM and diplomatic complexes in Mogadishu-Wadajir (Wadajir, Banadir). No fatalities were reported.",0,1618504368,SOM 6976498,706,SOM30526,30526,"17 February 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Cadale,,Xaaji-Cali,2.9192,46.2173,1,Twitter,"New media","On 17 February 2020, Al Shabaab militants clashed with the Somali military forces in Xaaji-Cali (Cadale, Middle Shebelle). No fatalities were reported.",0,1583194181,SOM 7527685,706,SOM30512,30512,"16 February 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Wadajir",2.0462,45.3341,1,Twitter,"New media","On 16 February 2020, Al Shabaab militants clashed with Somali military forces in Mogadishu-Wadajir (Wadajir, Banadir). 1 person was killed and 3 others were injured.",1,1618504376,SOM 7532062,706,SOM30509,30509,"16 February 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,,,0,30,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Wardhigley",2.0549,45.33,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 16 February 2020, an IED exploded in Wardhigley (Wardhigley, Banadir) by an unknown armed people. No fatalities were reported.",0,1618504382,SOM 7579450,706,SOM30511,30511,"16 February 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)","Government of Somalia (2017-)",7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Ceelasha Biyaha",2.0823,45.2102,1,Twitter,"New media","On 16 February 2020, an unknown armed group shot dead the Deputy Head of Ceelasha Biyaha (Afgooye, Lower Shebelle). Motive unknown.",1,1611613361,SOM 6876746,706,SOM30514,30514,"16 February 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Issa Mahmud Sub-Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Civilians (Somalia)","Labour Group (Somalia)",7,47,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Nugaal,Garoowe,,Garowe,8.4064,48.4819,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 16 February 2020, armed militia from the Issa Mahmud sub-clan opened gunfire at construction workers outside the UNICEF Office in Garowe (Garoowe, Nugaal) in order to stop ongoing construction on disputed land. No fatalities reported.",0,1582579320,SOM 6876755,706,SOM30513,30513,"16 February 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bari,Bossaso,,Bosaso,11.2842,49.1816,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 16 February 2020, unknown armed people shot and injured civilians in Bosaso (Bossaso, Bari). Motive unknown.",0,1582579320,SOM 6876761,706,SOM30515,30515,"16 February 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,"Bulo Burto",,Halgan,4.2117,45.5625,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 16 February 2020, Al Shabaab militants opened fire on civilians in Halgan (Bulo Burto, Hiraan). No fatalities were reported.",0,1582579320,SOM 6876766,706,SOM30523,30523,"16 February 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Nugaal,Garoowe,,Garowe,8.4064,48.4819,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 16 February 2020, suspected Al Shabaab militants shot dead civilian man in Garowe (Garoowe, Nugaal).",1,1582579320,SOM 7528874,706,SOM30518,30518,"16 February 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Bondhere",2.0456,45.34,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 16 February 2020, suspected Al Shabaab militants hurled a hand grenade at a police checkpoint in Mogadishu-Bondhere (Bondhere, Banadir). Police reacted with gunfire. Two businessmen and a police man were injured.",0,1618504394,SOM 7529203,706,SOM30517,30517,"16 February 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Hawl Wadaag",2.048,45.32,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 16 February 2020, unknown armed people detonated an IED near a checkpoint of Somali military forces in Mogadishu-Hawl wadaag (Hawl wadaag, Banadir). 2 civilians inside a tuktuk were killed and three other were injured.",2,1618504401,SOM 6876669,706,SOM30510,30510,"16 February 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)","Journalists (Somalia)",7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Afgooye,2.15,45.116,1,Reuters,International,"On 16 February 2020, an unknown armed group shot dead a Somali journalist in Afgooye (Afgooye, Lower Shebelle). The journalist worked for Radio Kumliye and the London-based Universal Television.",1,1582579320,SOM 7532340,706,SOM30505,30505,"15 February 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Wadajir",2.0462,45.3341,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","15 February 2020. Somali military soldiers reacted with gunfire after their post was attacked by an unknown armed people, who hurled a hand grenade at them. No fatalities reported.",0,1618504407,SOM 6865727,706,SOM30501,30501,"15 February 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Puntland Police Force",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bari,Bossaso,,Bosaso,11.2842,49.1816,1,Alldhacdo,National,"15 February 2020. Suspected Al Shabaab militants shot and seriously injured the commander of Nur Salad police station in Bosaso (Bossaso, Bari). Another civilian was also injured.",0,1581982119,SOM 6876738,706,SOM30507,30507,"15 February 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Civilians (Somalia)","Labour Group (Somalia)",7,17,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,"Belet Weyne",,"Belet Weyne",4.736,45.2043,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 15 February 2020, a soldier of the Somali military force shot and injured a rickshaw driver in Belet weyne (Belet weyne, Hiraan). Motive unknown but rickshaw and tutuk drivers have been targeted by Somali military and police forces in Mogadishu and other cities.",0,1582579320,SOM 7523177,706,SOM30503,30503,"15 February 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Mogadishu - Dharkenley",2.0095,45.25,1,"Halgan Media",National,"15 February 2020. Al Shabaab militants claimed responsibility for a roadside explosion, which has killed at least three Somali military soldiers on a convoy in Mogadishu-Dharkenley (Dharkenley, Banadir).",3,1618504421,SOM 7526845,706,SOM30504,30504,"15 February 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Civilians (Somalia)","Labour Group (Somalia)",7,17,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Hodan,,"Mogadishu - Hodan",2.0333,45.35,1,"Somali Memo",National,"15 February 2020. A recent returnee from Saudi Arabia, who worked as a driver, was targeted and shot dead by Somali military forces in Mogadishu-Hodan (Hodan, Banadir). Motive unknown.",1,1611019332,SOM 6865871,706,SOM30502,30502,"15 February 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Unidentified Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Civilians (Somalia)","Pastoralists (Somalia)",7,47,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,"Bulo Burto",,"Haad Weyn",3.7307,45.9797,1,"Halgan Media",National,"15 February 2020. An unknown clan militia raided Haad weyn (Belet Weyne, Hiraan). Makeshift tents housing rural pastoralists were burned down. Two people were abducted. No fatalities were reported so far.",0,1581982120,SOM 7533311,706,SOM30508,30508,"15 February 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Civilians (Somalia)","Labour Group (Somalia)",7,17,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Wadajir",2.0462,45.3341,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 15 February 2020, soldiers of the Somali military shot at a minubus in Mogadishu-Wadajir (Wadajir, Banadir) and killed the driver while he was inside his car. Motive unknown.",1,1618504435,SOM 7214120,706,SOM30497,30497,"14 February 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-)",,8,38,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Baydhaba,,Baidoa,3.1172,43.6469,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","14 February 2020. An IED explosion targeted AMISOM soldiers in Baidoa (Baydhaba, Bay). The troops reacted with gun fire. No fatalities were reported and no group claimed responsibility.",0,1600121131,SOM 7532139,706,SOM30500,30500,"14 February 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Mogadishu - Daynile",2.0581,45.3003,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","14 February 2020. Suspected Al Shabaab militants shot and killed the Head of Logistics of Six Brigade of the Somali military in Haanta Dheer in Mogadishu-Daynile (Daynile, Banadir).",1,1618511066,SOM 7692181,706,SOM30498,30498,"14 February 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Civilians (Somalia)","Government of Somalia (2017-)",7,17,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,Horseed,1.7506,44.6301,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","14 February 2020. A young man working for the Somali government was killed by police in Horseed (Jowhar, Middle Shabelle).",1,1618511072,SOM 7799262,706,SOM30499,30499,"14 February 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Kismaayo,,Kismayo,-0.3603,42.5463,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","14 February 2020. Al Shabaab militants killed a civilian in Kismayo (Kismaayo, Lower Juba). Motive unknown.",1,1617662605,SOM 6865744,706,SOM30491,30491,"13 February 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,"Ceel Salini",1.92,44.95,1,Calamada,National,"13 February 2020. Al Shabaab militants attacked a Somali military base in Ceel Salini (Afgooye, Lower Shabelle). Deaths and injuries were reported. Unknown fatalities were coded as 10.",10,1618511098,SOM 6865745,706,SOM30489,30489,"13 February 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Afgooye,2.15,45.116,1,Calamada,National,"13 February 2020. Somali military forces were targeted in an explosion in Afgooye (Afgooye, Lower Shabelle). Attackers are unknown. Several were killed and five wounded. Several fatalities coded as 3.",3,1581982119,SOM 6865746,706,SOM30495,30495,"13 February 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,,,0,20,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,Marka,1.7131,44.7639,1,Calamada,National,"13 February 2020. Assumed Al Shabaab forces carried out two explosions in Marka (Marka, Lower Shabelle). Targets unclear. No fatalities were recorded.",0,1581982119,SOM 6866032,706,SOM30490,30490,"13 February 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Macaswiley Militia",,3,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Ethiopia)",,8,38,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,"Belet Weyne",,"Belet Weyne",4.736,45.2043,2,"Radio Risala",National,"13 February 2020. At least 20 militiamen were killed when Ethiopian soldiers of the AMISOM contingent clashed with the Macaswiley militia in Belet Weyne (coded to geoprecision 2 to Belet weyne, Hiraan).",20,1581982120,SOM 6866050,706,SOM30493,30493,"13 February 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Mutiny of Military Forces of Ethiopia (1991-)",,8,"Police Forces of Ethiopia (2018-) Liyu Police",,8,88,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,"Belet Weyne",,Farlibaax,4.74,45.2,1,"Somali Memo",National,"13 February 2020. rebel Ethiopian troops clashed with Liyu police in Farlibaax (Belet weyne, Hiraan). Seven Ethiopian soldiers and four of the Liyu police militia were killed in the fighting.",11,1581982120,SOM 6866069,706,SOM30492,30492,"13 February 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Galgaduud,Dhuusamarreeb,,Dhuusamarreeb,5.5376,46.3867,1,Twitter,"New media","13 February 2020. A bomb explosion by an unknown armed group wounded three people in a tea shop in Dhuusamarreeb (Dhuusamarreeb, Galgaduud).",0,1581982120,SOM 7798168,706,SOM30494,30494,"13 February 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Kismaayo,,Kismayo,-0.3603,42.5463,1,"Halgan Media",National,"13 February 2020. A bomb explosion by an unknown armed group killed two people in a cafe in Kismayo (Kismayo, Lower Juba).",2,1617662602,SOM 7529955,706,SOM30496,30496,"13 February 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Mogadishu - Daynile",2.0581,45.3003,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","13 February 2020. Al Shabaab militants attacked Somali military's defense premises in Mogadishu-Daynile (Daynile, Banadir). Fatalities unknown.",0,1618511121,SOM 7531612,706,SOM30486,30486,"12 February 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,11,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Wadajir",2.0462,45.3341,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","12 February 2020. Soldiers of the Somali military shot dead one of their colleagues during an internal armed clash in Mogadishu-Wadajir (Wadajir, Banadir). Motive unknown.",1,1618511135,SOM 7799176,706,SOM30484,30484,"12 February 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Jubaland Security Force",,1,"Private Security Forces (Somalia)",,8,18,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Kismaayo,,Kismayo,-0.3603,42.5463,1,Twitter,"New media","12 February 2020. Jubaland forces clashed with the armed guards of Abdunasir Seeraar, a political rival of the regional leader Ahmed Madobe, in Kismayo (Kismaayo, Lower Juba). Fatalities unknown.",0,1617662604,SOM 6866076,706,SOM30488,30488,"12 February 2020",2020,1,"Strategic developments","Disrupted weapons use","AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-)","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",8,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,38,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Cadale,,Xaaji-Cali,2.9192,46.2173,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","12 February 2020. AMISOM and Somali military forces destroyed IEDs that were found in Xaaji-Cali (Cadale, Middle Shabelle).",0,1581982120,SOM 6866089,706,SOM30487,30487,"12 February 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Warmahan,2.3963,45.0159,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","12 February 2020. Al Shabaab militants attacked Somali military forces in Warmahan (Afgooye, Lower Shabelle). Both sides exchanged gunfire but no fatalities were reported.",0,1581982120,SOM 6866097,706,SOM30482,30482,"12 February 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Baydhaba,,Baidoa,3.1172,43.6469,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","12 February 2020. Al Shabaab militants attacked Somali military forces in Baidoa (Baydhaba, Bay). No fatalities recorded.",0,1581982120,SOM 6866100,706,SOM30485,30485,"12 February 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)","Lawyers (Somalia)",7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bari,Bossaso,,"Lanta Hawada",11.2771,49.1701,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","12 February 2020. Three armed people killed a Court of Appeal judge in front of his house in Lanta Hawada (Bossaso, Bari). Motive unknown.",1,1581982120,SOM 7799536,706,SOM30483,30483,"12 February 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Police Forces of Somalia (2017-) Jubaland Security Force",,1,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Kismaayo,,Kismayo,-0.3603,42.5463,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","12 February 2020. Following a protest by residents against the Jubaland authorities and security forces, a clash erupted between the Jubaland police and political opposition supporters, who also began firing weapons at Jubaland forces. Injuries were reported.",0,1617662605,SOM 7529030,706,SOM30479,30479,"11 February 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Heliwa",2.0844,45.39,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","11 February 2020. An unknown armed group hurled a hand grenade against a base of the Somali military soldiers in Mogadishu-Heliwa (Heliwa, Banadir). The military responded with gunfire but no fatalities were reported.",0,1618511169,SOM 6866079,706,SOM30477,30477,"11 February 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Unidentified Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Unidentified Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,44,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Galgaduud,Cadaado,,Cadaado,6.1457,46.6271,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","11 February 2020. Unidentified clan militias clashed over grazing land in Bangelle village in Cadaado district (Galgaduud). No fatalities were reported.",0,1581982120,SOM 6866090,706,SOM30475,30475,"11 February 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)","AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-)",1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,"Bulo Mareer",1.6298,44.5196,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","11 February 2020. Al Shabaab militants clashed with Somali military forces in Bulo Mareer (Marka, Lower Shabelle). The militants claimed to have killed 1 AMISOM soldier.",1,1581982120,SOM 6866091,706,SOM30476,30476,"11 February 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Jowhar,,Buurane,2.9647,45.5124,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","11 February 2020. An IED exploded targeting AMISOM soldiers in Buurane (Jowhar, Middle Shabelle) and injuring one soldier.",0,1581982120,SOM 6866093,706,SOM30478,30478,"11 February 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-)",,8,38,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Jowhar,,Mahadaay,2.9704,45.5347,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","11 February 2020. An unknown armed group targeted AMISOM forces using a RCIED in Mahadaay (Jowhar, Middle Shabelle). No fatalities were reported.",0,1581982120,SOM 6866095,706,SOM30480,30480,"11 February 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Mukaiga,2.1517,45.0686,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","11 February 2020. Al Shabaab militants attacked a Somali military's defensive base in Mukaiga (Afgooye, Lower Shabelle). No casualties reported.",0,1581982120,SOM 6866096,706,SOM30481,30481,"11 February 2020",2020,1,Protests,"Peaceful protest","Protesters (Somalia)",,6,,,0,60,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Woqooyi Galbeed",Gebiley,,Wajaale,9.6027,43.3348,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","11 February 2020. A peaceful demonstration was held in Wakaale (Gebiley, Woqooyi Galbeed) after land that was given to be used as a public cemetery was allegedly sold to private property developers. [size=no report]",0,1581982120,SOM 6866022,706,SOM30470,30470,"10 February 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Shelling/artillery/missile attack","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Ethiopia)",,8,38,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,"Belet Weyne",,"Belet Weyne",4.736,45.2043,1,"Radio Dalsan",National,"10 February 2020. In Belet weyne (Belet Weyne, Hiraan) AMISOM Ethiopian contingent forces were attacked by mortars. Casualties are unknown and no attackers claimed responsibility.",0,1581982120,SOM 7528863,706,SOM30472,30472,"10 February 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Mogadishu - Daynile",2.0581,45.3003,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","10 February 2020. Al Shabaab militants claimed responsibility for the killing of a soldier of the Somali military forces in Mogadishu-Daynile (Daynile, Banadir).",1,1618511210,SOM 6866080,706,SOM30474,30474,"10 February 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Siinka Dheer",2.0721,45.2231,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","10 February 2020. In Siinka Dheer (Afgooye, Lower Shabelle), unidentified armed people detonated a roadside explosive, which killed at least five soldiers.",5,1581982120,SOM 6866086,706,SOM30471,30471,"10 February 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Afmadow,,Dhobley,0.4063,41.0124,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","10 February 2020. Somali military forces opened gunfire after an IED exploded on their way in Dhobley (Afmadow, Lower Juba). No fatalities were recorded.",0,1581982120,SOM 7533293,706,SOM30473,30473,"10 February 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Government of Somalia (2017-)",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Hodan,,"Mogadishu - Hodan",2.0333,45.35,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","10 February 2020. Al Shabaab militants shot and killed a District Administration Branch Chairman in Mogadishu-Hodan (Hodan, Banadir).",1,1611019351,SOM 6866024,706,SOM30465,30465,"09 February 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,"Bulo Burto",,Halgan,4.2117,45.5625,2,"Radio Mogadishu",National,"09 February 2020. In the west of Halgan (Bulo Burto, Hiraan), Al Shabaab militants launched eight (8) rounds of 80mm mortar targeting AMISOM base. AMISOM forces responded with artillery. No fatalities were reported.",0,1581982120,SOM 7528864,706,SOM30468,30468,"09 February 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Mogadishu - Daynile",2.0581,45.3003,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","09 February 2020. In Mogadishu-Daynile (Daynile, Banadir) a hand grenade was hurled at Somali military's checkpoint and the security forces reacted with gunfire. Fatalities unknown.",0,1618511237,SOM 6866082,706,SOM30467,30467,"09 February 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,Marka,1.7131,44.7639,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","09 February 2020. In Marka (Marka, Lower Shabelle), Al Shabaab militants attacked Somali military forces. No fatalities were reported.",0,1581982120,SOM 6866084,706,SOM30469,30469,"09 February 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Al Shabaab",,2,23,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bakool,Tayeeglow,,Tayeeglow,4.0182,44.5127,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","09 February 2020. In Tayeeglow (Tayeeglow, Bakool) Al Shabaab militants attempted to seize weapons from a household. The owner of the household killed two Al Shabaab militants and committed suicide.",3,1581982120,SOM 6866092,706,SOM30463,30463,"09 February 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)","Labour Group (Somalia)",7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,Abiikarow,1.7245,44.6507,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","9 February 2020. A roadside explosion by an unknown armed group hit a minibus, killing passengers, the driver and his assistant in Abiikarow (Marka, Lower Shabelle). Unknown fatalities coded as 10.",10,1581982120,SOM 6866106,706,SOM30464,30464,"09 February 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)","Farmers (Somalia)",7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Afgooye,2.15,45.116,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","09 February 2020. In Afgooye (Afgooye, Lower Shabelle) unknown armed people attacked civilians and killed one farmer.",1,1581982120,SOM 6866107,706,SOM30466,30466,"09 February 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Non-state actor overtakes territory","Hawadle-Xarun Sub Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)","Government of Somalia (2017-)",1,14,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,"Belet Weyne",,"Hawo Tako",4.75,45.2,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","09 February 2020. Armed militia hailing from Xarun-Sub clan of Hawadle took over the local administration revenue post located in Hawo Tako (Belet weyne, Hiraan) after chasing the police and revenue workers. No fatalities reported.",0,1581982120,SOM 6866104,706,SOM30462,30462,"08 February 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Issa Mahmud Sub-Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Civilians (Somalia)","Issa Mahmud Sub-Clan Group (Somalia)",7,47,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Nugaal,Garoowe,,Garowe,8.4064,48.4819,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","08 February 2020. Three days after intra-clan clashes between Issa Mahmud clan militias, a civilian clan member was killed by a member of a Issa Mahmud Clan militia in Garowe (Garowe, Nugaal).",1,1581982120,SOM 6862521,706,SOM30461,30461,"08 February 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Ethiopia)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bakool,Waajid,,Waajid,3.8096,43.2463,2,"Somali Memo",National,"08 February 2020. In Waajid (Waajid, Bakool), two soldiers of the AMISOM Ethiopian contingent were killed. Al Shabaab claimed responsibility.",2,1581370013,SOM 6862538,706,SOM30458,30458,"08 February 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Jubaland Security Force",,1,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,11,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Gedo,"Belet Xaawo",,"Belet Xaawo",3.7807,41.8943,1,Twitter,"New media","08 February 2020. In Belet Xaawo (Belet Xaawo, Gedo), one soldier was killed after the Jubaland security forces clashed with the Somali military forces.",1,1581370013,SOM 7579134,706,SOM30459,30459,"08 February 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)","AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-)",1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Jowhar,,Jowhar,2.7797,45.5042,1,"Shabelle Media Network",National,"08 February 2020. In Jowhar (Jowhar, Middle Shabelle), Al Shabaab militants displayed the bodies of two dead soldiers after ambushing AMISOM and Somali military forces in the town.",2,1611613360,SOM 7521341,706,SOM30456,30456,"07 February 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Mogadishu - Daynile",2.0581,45.3003,1,Calamada,National,"07 February 2020. In Mogadishu-Daynile (Daynile, Banadir), Al Shabaab militants used explosives against Somali military soldiers. Two soldiers were injured.",0,1618511280,SOM 6862229,706,SOM30457,30457,"07 February 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Qoryooley,,Qoryooley,1.7878,44.53,1,Calamada,National,"07 February 2020. In Qoryooley (Qoryooley, Lower Shabelle), Al Shabaab militants shot and killed a soldier of the Somali military force.",1,1581370012,SOM 6862561,706,SOM30455,30455,"07 February 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Lafoole,2.0833,45.1667,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","07 February 2020. In Lafoole (Afgooye, Lower Shabelle) Al Shabaab militants ambushed Somali military forces. Fatalities were not reported.",0,1581370013,SOM 6862595,706,SOM30449,30449,"06 February 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Jubaland Security Force",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Gedo,"Belet Xaawo",,"Belet Xaawo",3.7807,41.8943,1,"Universal TV (Somalia)",National,"06 February 2020. In Belet Xaawo (Belet Xaawo, Gedo), an explosion was heard in an area under the Jubaland security forces. The attackers are unknown.",0,1581370013,SOM 6867277,706,SOM30454,30454,"06 February 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Kenya (2013-)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Afmadow,,Qoqani,0.2906,41.7128,2,"Garowe Online",National,"06 February 2020. Al Shabaab militants attacked Kenyan military forces using explosives and later clashed in an area between Qoqani (Afmadow, Lower Juba) and Dhobley towns. No fatalities were recorded.",0,1581982135,SOM 7710294,706,SOM30452,30452,"06 February 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Air/drone strike","Military Forces of the United States (2017-2021)","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",8,"Al Shabaab",,2,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Juba",Jilib,,Jilib,0.4833,42.7666,1,AFRICOM,Regional,"06 February 2020. The US military forces along with Somali military forces conducted two airstrikes on Al Shabaab targets in Jilib (Jilib, Middle Juba). No fatalities were reported.",0,1614039923,SOM 7532201,706,SOM30453,30453,"06 February 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Hodan,,"Mogadishu - Hodan",2.0333,45.35,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","06 February 2020. In Mogadishu-Hodan (Hodan, Banadir), Al Shabaab militants attached a UVIED to the vehicle of a Somali military security officer, which exploded, injuring the occupants.",0,1611019348,SOM 6862556,706,SOM30450,30450,"06 February 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,11,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Jowhar,,"Ceel Baraf",3.2072,45.7593,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","06 February 2020. In Ceel Baraf (Jowhar, Middle Shabelle), a soldier of the Somali military shot dead another soldier of the military. Motive unknown.",1,1581370013,SOM 6862557,706,SOM30451,30451,"06 February 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Leelkayse Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Civilians (Somalia)","Saad Clan Group (Somalia)",7,47,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Mudug,Gaalkacyo,,Gaalkacyo,6.7697,47.4308,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","06 February 2020. In Teerage (coded to geoprecision 2 to Gaalkacyo, Mudug), four men from the Saad clan group were shot dead after a small arms fire attack conducted by militants from the Leelkase clan in a suspected clan retaliation attack.",4,1581370013,SOM 7579724,706,SOM30443,30443,"05 February 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Civilians (Somalia)","Labour Group (Somalia)",7,17,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Ceelasha Biyaha",2.0823,45.2102,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","05 February 2020. In Ceelasha Biyaha (Afgooye, Lower Shabelle), Somali military soldiers opened gunfire at a busy traffic intersection and killed a minibus driver. Civilian passengers were injured.",1,1611613361,SOM 7529827,706,SOM30447,30447,"05 February 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)","Civilians (Somalia)",1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Mogadishu - Dharkenley",2.0095,45.25,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","05 February 2020. In Mogadishu-Dharkenley (Dharkenley, Banadir) an unknown armed group targeted the Somali military forces using an IED. A civilian female was injured.",0,1618511361,SOM 7107251,706,SOM30442,30442,"05 February 2020",2020,1,"Strategic developments","Non-violent transfer of territory","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Jubaland Security Force",,1,11,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Gedo,"Belet Xaawo",,"Belet Xaawo",3.7807,41.8943,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 5 February 2020, Somali military forces seized Belet Xaawo (Belet Xaawo, Gedo) from Jubaland forces without facing any armed response or clashes.",0,1591052465,SOM 7107252,706,SOM30445,30445,"05 February 2020",2020,1,"Strategic developments","Non-violent transfer of territory","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Jubaland Security Force",,1,11,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Gedo,Doolow,,Doolow,4.1642,42.0794,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 5 February 2020, Somali military forces seized Doolow (Doolow, Gedo) from Jubaland forces without facing any armed response or clashes.",0,1591052465,SOM 6862550,706,SOM30444,30444,"05 February 2020",2020,1,Protests,"Peaceful protest","Protesters (Somalia)",,6,,,0,60,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Kismaayo,,Dalsan,-0.8063,41.9403,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","05 February 2020. In Dalsan (Kismaayo, Lower Juba) a peaceful demonstration was held against the clan clashes between the Majeerteen and Owramale clan militia. [size=no report]",0,1581370013,SOM 6862552,706,SOM30446,30446,"05 February 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Issa Mahmud Sub-Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Issa Mahmud Sub-Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,44,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Nugaal,Garoowe,,Garowe,8.4064,48.4819,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","05 February 2020. In Garowe (Garowe, Nugaal), two groups of militias who hail from the same clan of Ahmed Kheyr, a sub-clan of the Isse Mohamoud, were involved in an armed clash over land, one person was injured.",0,1581370013,SOM 6862554,706,SOM30448,30448,"05 February 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,"Bulo Burto",,Quracley,3.7376,45.5732,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","05 February 2020. Al Shabaab militants shot and killed a civilian hailing from Quracley (Belet Weyne, Hiraan), in nearby tea-cafe that is frequented by the mira/khat stimulant users. Khat is banned by Al Shabaab.",1,1581370013,SOM 7710293,706,SOM30434,30434,"04 February 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Air/drone strike","Military Forces of the United States (2017-2021)",,8,"Al Shabaab",,2,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Kismaayo,,Beerhani,-0.2201,42.1959,1,AFRICOM,Regional,"04 February 2020. In Beerhani (Kismaayo, Lower Juba), US forces claimed killing one Al Shabaab militant in an airstrike.",1,1614039923,SOM 7533740,706,SOM30441,30441,"04 February 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Yaqshid",2.0678,45.35,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","04 February 2020. In Mogadishu-Yaqshid (Yaqshid, Banadir), an armed group hurled a hand grenade against Somali military soldiers and the soldiers reacted with gunfire. No fatalities were recorded.",0,1618511403,SOM 7531216,706,SOM30439,30439,"04 February 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) National Intelligence and Security Agency",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Heliwa",2.0844,45.39,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","04 February 2020. In Mogadishu-Heliwa (Heliwa, Banadir) suspected Al Shabaab militants shot dead a Somali military Intel officer.",1,1618511408,SOM 7521250,706,SOM30460,30460,"04 February 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Labour Group (Somalia)",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,Mogadishu,2.0414,45.3337,1,Caasimada,National,"04 February 2020. In Mogadishu (Mogadishu City, Banadir), Al Shabaab militants killed a banana trader, suspecting him of working with the Somali military intelligence.",1,1618511410,SOM 6862566,706,SOM30432,30432,"04 February 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Almada,2.2187,45.2087,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","04 February 2020. In Almada (Afgooye, Lower Shabelle), a soldier of the Somali military was killed after Al Shabaab militants ambushed the military and both sides exchanged gunfire.",1,1581370013,SOM 6862571,706,SOM30437,30437,"04 February 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)","AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-)",1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,"Buufow Bacaad",1.7493,44.7437,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","04 February 2020. Al Shabaab militants attacked Somali military and AMISOM forces in Buufow Bacad (Marka, Banadir). No fatalities were recorded.",0,1581370013,SOM 7531249,706,SOM30440,30440,"04 February 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Labour Group (Somalia)",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Wadajir",2.0462,45.3341,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","04 February 2020. In Mogadishu-Wadajir (Wadajir, Banadir), a businessman was shot dead by suspected Al Shabaab militants.",1,1618511413,SOM 6862580,706,SOM30433,30433,"04 February 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Almada,2.2187,45.2087,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","04 February 2020. In Almada (Afgooye, Lower Shabelle), a donkey owner and his donkey were killed due to an explosion of a roadside bomb.",1,1581370013,SOM 6862582,706,SOM30435,30435,"04 February 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Jubaland Security Force",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Kismaayo,,Beerhani,-0.2201,42.1959,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","04 February 2020. In Beerhani (Kismaayo, Lower Juba), Jubaland security forces clashed with Al Shabaab militants during their military operation. Al Shabaab withdrew from the village.",0,1581370013,SOM 6862583,706,SOM30436,30436,"04 February 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)","Government of Somalia (2017-); Labour Group (Somalia)",7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bari,Bossaso,,Bosaso,11.2842,49.1816,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","04 February 2020. Unknown armed people shot at two tax collectors in Bossaso district (Bari). One was killed. Motive unknown.",1,1581370013,SOM 6862585,706,SOM30438,30438,"04 February 2020",2020,1,"Strategic developments","Looting/property destruction","Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Labour Group (Somalia)",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Jowhar,,Fiidow,3.1761,45.4681,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","04 February 2020. In Fiidow (Jowhar, Middle Shabelle), Al Shabaab militants intercepted two trucks transporting corn and sorghum and stole two AK47 weapons and a sum of $ 1,000 from the occupants.",0,1581370013,SOM 7530520,706,SOM30430,30430,"03 February 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,11,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Wadajir",2.0462,45.3341,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","03 February 2020. In Mogadishu-Wadajir (Wadajir, Banadir) after soldiers of the Somali military attempted to help a prisoner escape from a police station, a clash occurred with the police forces. No fatalities were recorded.",0,1618511418,SOM 7163431,706,SOM30419,30419,"03 February 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Jubaland Security Force",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Kismaayo,,Beerhani,-0.2201,42.1959,2,Goobjoob,National,"On 3 February 2020, Jubaland security forces killed an Al Shabaab militant in the suburb of Labi-Kus area near Beerhani village (Kismaayo,Lower Juba).",1,1595270721,SOM 7522868,706,SOM30428,30428,"03 February 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,Mogadishu,2.0414,45.3337,1,Goobjoob,National,"03 February 2020. A suspected remote-controlled explosion between Mogadishu (Mogadishu city, Banadir) and Agooye killed four people. Attackers are unknown.",4,1618511421,SOM 7528667,706,SOM30429,30429,"03 February 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence",Grenade,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Heliwa",2.0844,45.39,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","03 February 2020. In Mogadishu-Heliwa (Heliwa, Banadir) unknown armed people hurled a hand grenade at Somali military soldiers. There were injuries reported.",0,1618511447,SOM 6862565,706,SOM30418,30418,"03 February 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Baydhaba,,Baidoa,3.1172,43.6469,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","03 February 2020. In Hareeri Jiif (coded to geoprecision 2,Baidoa, Baydhaba, Bay) Al Shabaab militants beheaded a motorcycle driver for transporting a banned good in their area.",1,1581370013,SOM 6862567,706,SOM30420,30420,"03 February 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Jowhar,,Buurane,2.9647,45.5124,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","03 February 2020. In Buurane (Jowhar, Middle Shabelle), twin RCIEDs exploded targeting AMISOM convoy. Al Shabaab militants claimed responsibility. No fatalities were recorded.",0,1581370013,SOM 6862570,706,SOM30423,30423,"03 February 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Majeerteen Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Owramale Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,44,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Kismaayo,,Dalsan,-0.8063,41.9403,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","03 February 2020. In Hadweyne (coded to geoprecision 2 to Dalsan, Kismaayo, Lower Juba) clashes between the Majeerteen and Owramale clan militia over land killed eleven clan members from Owramale and 7 from Majeerteen.",18,1581370013,SOM 6862572,706,SOM30425,30425,"03 February 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)","Civilians (Somalia)",1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Diinsoor,,Diinsoor,2.4074,42.9766,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","03 February 2020. In Diinsoor (Diinsoor, Bay) a RCIED targeting soldiers of the Somali military exploded in an animal market. Civilians were injured.",0,1581370013,SOM 6862574,706,SOM30427,30427,"03 February 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Lafoole,2.0833,45.1667,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","03 February 2020. In Lafoole (Afgooye, Lower Shabelle) an unknown armed group used explosive devices to target a Somali military vehicle but it instead hit a civilian vehicle killing the people in the car. Unknown fatalities coded as 3.",3,1581370013,SOM 6862578,706,SOM30431,30431,"03 February 2020",2020,1,"Strategic developments",Other,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Women (Somalia)",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Cadale,,Xaaji-Cali,2.9192,46.2173,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","03 February 2020. In Xaaji-Cali (Cadale, Middle Shabelle), Al Shabaab militants, who were on a shooting exercise, shot and injured two women, while practicing.",0,1581370013,SOM 6862334,706,SOM30417,30417,"03 February 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Afmadow,,Afmadow,0.5172,42.071,2,Goobjoob,National,"03 February 2020. A landmine explosion by an unknown group killed four civilians between Afmadow and Dhobley town.",4,1581370013,SOM 6867276,706,SOM30411,30411,"02 February 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians","Abduction/forced disappearance","Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Aid Workers (Somalia); Women (Somalia); Health Workers (Somalia)",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Gedo,"Belet Xaawo",,"Belet Xaawo",3.7807,41.8943,1,"Garowe Online",National,"02 February 2020. Al Shabaab militants abducted three aid workers from Belet Xaawo (Belet Xaawo, Gedo). Two of the abductees were female doctors.",0,1581982134,SOM 7692109,706,SOM30410,30410,"02 February 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Unidentified Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Puntland Maritime Police Force",,1,14,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bari,Bossaso,,Carmo,10.5679,49.0607,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","02 February 2020. In Armo (Bossaso, Bari), unknown clan militias ambushed and hijacked two Puntland maritime police battle wagons. No fatalities were reported.",0,1613499285,SOM 7712203,706,SOM30415,30415,"02 February 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Air/drone strike","Military Forces of the United States (2017-2021)",,8,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,78,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Juba",Jilib,,Jilib,0.4833,42.7666,1,"Amnesty International",Other,"On 2 February 2020, US Military conducted an air strike on a house in the city of Jilib (Jilib, Middle Juba), killing one civilian and injuring three others.",1,1614039928,SOM 6862560,706,SOM30413,30413,"02 February 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Baraawe,,Embareeso,1.1808,44.0479,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","02 February 2020. In Embareeso (Baraawe, Lower Shabelle), Al Shabaab militants attacked Somali military forces. No fatalities were reported.",0,1581370013,SOM 6862563,706,SOM30416,30416,"02 February 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Shelling/artillery/missile attack","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Balcad,,Qalimow,2.5878,45.3695,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","02 February 2020. In Qalimow (Qalimow, Balcad, Middle Shabelle), Al Shabaab militants attacked AMISOM forces using 82mm mortars. Fatalities were unreported.",0,1581370013,SOM 6862586,706,SOM30412,30412,"02 February 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Majeerteen Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Owramale Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,44,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Kismaayo,,Dalsan,-0.8063,41.9403,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","02 February 2020. In Dalsan (Kismaayo, Lower Juba) another round of clan clashes between the Majeerteen and Owramale clan militia occurred over a disputed land. Four Owramale clan members were killed.",4,1581370013,SOM 6862588,706,SOM30414,30414,"02 February 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Mudug,Gaalkacyo,,Garsoor,6.7662,47.4279,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","02 February 2020. In Garsoor (Gaalkacyo, Mudug), a municipality soldier was shot and wounded by an unidentified armed man. Motive unknown.",0,1581370013,SOM 6862592,706,SOM30405,30405,"01 February 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,Golweyn,1.6584,44.58,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","01 February 2020. In Golweyn (Marka, Lower Shabelle) Al Shabaab militants clashed with Somali military forces. Fatalities unrecorded.",0,1581370013,SOM 7527818,706,SOM30406,30406,"01 February 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Bondhere",2.0456,45.34,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","01 February 2020. In Mogadishu-Bondhere (Bondhere, Banadir), gunmen travelling on a motorbike shot dead a soldier of the Somali military.",1,1618511508,SOM 7527580,706,SOM30398,30398,"01 February 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Government of Somalia (2017-)",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Mogadishu - Dharkenley",2.0095,45.25,1,Twitter,"New media","01 February 2020. In Mogadishu-Dalsan (Dharkenley, Banadir), a roadside bomb by Al Shabaab militants wounded the Deputy District Commissioner of Kaxada, Abdinasir Hassan Ali and killed two bodyguards in Dharkenlay.",2,1618511510,SOM 7532202,706,SOM30408,30408,"01 February 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Hodan,,"Mogadishu - Hodan",2.0333,45.35,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","01 February 2020. In Mogadishu-Hodan (Hodan, Banadir), armed people hurled a hand grenade against a military base. The military reacted with gunfire. Bystanders were injured.",0,1611019348,SOM 7531218,706,SOM30407,30407,"01 February 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Heliwa",2.0844,45.39,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","01 February 2020. In Mogadishu-Heliwa (Heliwa, Banadir) suspected Al Shabaab militants shot and killed a Somali police officer.",1,1618511516,SOM 7527644,706,SOM30397,30397,"01 February 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,Mogadishu,2.0414,45.3337,1,Twitter,"New media","01 February 2020. In Mogadishu (Mogadishu City, Banadir), Al Shabaab militants targeted AMISOM forces using bombs. No fatalities were recorded.",0,1618511517,SOM 6862569,706,SOM30409,30409,"01 February 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Balcad,,Sokolwa,2.2949,45.6357,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","01 February 2020. In Sokolwa (Balcad, Middle Shabelle), Al Shabaab militants targeted AMISOM forces using explosives. No fatalities reported.",0,1581370013,SOM 6862575,706,SOM30400,30400,"01 February 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Afgooye,2.15,45.116,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","01 February 2020. In Afgooye (Afgooye, Lower Shabelle) Al Shabaab militants clashed with Somali military forces. Fatalities unreported.",0,1581370013,SOM 6862577,706,SOM30403,30403,"01 February 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians","Abduction/forced disappearance","Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Gedo,Luuq,,"Ceel Boon",3.7284,42.9101,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","01 February 2020. In Ceel Boon (Luuq, Gedo) Al Shabaab militants abducted three civilians for allegedly receiving ration cards.",0,1581370013,SOM 6868982,706,SOM30401,30401,"01 February 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,33,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Sanaag,Ceerigaabo,,Badhan,10.7134,48.3325,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","01 February 2020. In Badhan (Laasqoray, Sanaag), two unknown armed groups clashed. No fatalities were reported.",0,1618511519,SOM 6862589,706,SOM30402,30402,"01 February 2020",2020,1,"Strategic developments","Looting/property destruction","Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Baydhaba,,Baidoa,3.1172,43.6469,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","01 February 2020. In Kaayow (coded to geoprecision 2,Baidoa, Baydhaba, Bay), Al Shabaab militants destroyed civilian property.",0,1581370013,SOM 6862591,706,SOM30404,30404,"01 February 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Majeerteen Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Owramale Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,44,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Kismaayo,,Dalsan,-0.8063,41.9403,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","01 February 2020. In Dalsan (Kismaayo, Lower Juba) clan clashes between the Majeerteen and Owramale clan militia occurred over a disputed land. Five clan members from Majeerteen and four from Owramale clan were killed.",9,1581370013,SOM 6768904,706,SOM30396,30396,"31 January 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Balcad,,Qalimow,2.5878,45.3695,1,"VOA; Twitter","New media-International","31 January 2020. In Qalimow (Qalimow, Balcad, Middle Shabelle), Al Shabaab militants attacked Somali military's Qalimow military base. At least 18 were reportedly killed in the clash.",18,1580773138,SOM 7523171,706,SOM30395,30395,"31 January 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) National Intelligence and Security Agency",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,Mogadishu,2.0414,45.3337,1,"Halgan Media",National,"31 January 2020. In Mogadishu (Mogadishu city, Banadir), suspected Al Shabaab militants have shot dead a Somali military intelligence officer.",1,1618511543,SOM 7530121,706,SOM30399,30399,"31 January 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)","Abgal Clan Militia (Somalia)",1,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)","Abgal Clan Militia (Somalia)",1,11,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Karan",2.0652,45.39,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","31 January 2020. In Mogadishu-Karan (Karan, Banadir), two clan groups of the Somali military force clashed within the Abagal clan. A civilian was injured.",0,1618511551,SOM 6769299,706,SOM30393,30393,"31 January 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Shelling/artillery/missile attack","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Balcad,,"Ceel Geelow",2.5159,45.3622,1,Twitter,"New media","31 January 2020. In Ceel Geelow (Balcad, Middle Shabelle) Al Shabaab militants attacked the Somali military using mortars. No fatalities were reported.",0,1580773139,SOM 6769307,706,SOM30394,30394,"31 January 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Shelling/artillery/missile attack","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Balcad,,Garsaalo,2.6859,45.4231,1,Twitter,"New media","31 January 2020. In Garsaalo (Balcad, Middle Shabelle) Al Shabaab militants attacked AMISOM forces using mortars. No fatalities were reported.",0,1580773139,SOM 6769330,706,SOM30390,30390,"30 January 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Majeerteen Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Owramale Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,44,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Kismaayo,,Dalsan,-0.8063,41.9403,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","30 January 2020. In Dalsan (Kismaayo, Lower Juba) clan clashes between the Majeerteen and Owramale clan militia occurred over a disputed land. Two Owramale clan members were killed.",2,1580773139,SOM 6769331,706,SOM30391,30391,"30 January 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,Jalalaqsi,,Jalalaqsi,3.3834,45.5969,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","30 January 2020. In Jalalaqsi (Jalalaqsi, Hiraan), Al Shabaab militants attacked the AMISOM troops by exploding devices but no fatalities were recorded.",0,1580773139,SOM 7527656,706,SOM30392,30392,"30 January 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,,,0,30,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,Mogadishu,2.0414,45.3337,1,Twitter,"New media","30 January 2020. In Mogadishu (Mogadishu city, Banadir) an unknown armed group destroyed four of the main CCTV cameras using explosives.",0,1618511606,SOM 7713280,706,SOM30384,30384,"29 January 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Air/drone strike","Military Forces of the United States (2017-2021)",,8,"Al Shabaab",,2,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Juba",Jilib,,Jilib,0.4833,42.7666,1,Twitter,"New media","29 January 2020. United States military forces conducted a second airstrike in a week in Jilib (Jilib, Middle Juba) targeting Al Shabaab militants. No fatalities were recorded.",0,1614039933,SOM 7579725,706,SOM30383,30383,"29 January 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Unidentified Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Unidentified Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,44,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Ceelasha Biyaha",2.0823,45.2102,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","29 January 2020. In Ceelasha Biyaha (Afgooye, Lower Shabelle) one person was shot dead in a suspected inter-clan clash.",1,1611613361,SOM 6768983,706,SOM30389,30389,"29 January 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Saabid,2.1311,45.0377,1,Calamada,National,"29 January 2020. In Saabid (Afgooye, Lower Shabelle), Al Shabaab militants attacked Somali military forces and killed two soldiers.",2,1580773138,SOM 7532640,706,SOM30386,30386,"29 January 2020",2020,1,"Strategic developments","Disrupted weapons use","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) National Intelligence and Security Agency",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,Mogadishu,2.0414,45.3337,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","29 January 2020. In Mogadishu (Mogadishu city, Banadir) Somali military's intelligence have said that they have captured the largest explosive device being used by Al Shabaab explosive unit.",0,1618511627,SOM 6769337,706,SOM30385,30385,"29 January 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Marehan-Wagardhac Sub-Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Civilians (Somalia)","Saad Clan Group (Somalia)",7,47,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Mudug,Gaalkacyo,,Laanwaaley,6.786,46.8975,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","29 January 2020. In Laanwaaley (Gaalkacyo, Mudug), a man belonging to the Sa'ad clan was wounded in an armed attack by a man from the Wagardhac clan. The reason is said to be an inter-clan revenge between the two neighboring clans.",0,1580773139,SOM 6769339,706,SOM30388,30388,"29 January 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)","Government of Somalia (2017-)",1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Qoryooley,,Qoryooley,1.7878,44.53,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","29 January 2020. In Qoryooley (Qoryooley, Lower Shabelle), Al Shabaab militants ambushed the convoy of Somali military that was accompanying the Qoryooley District Commissioner. Some soldiers were killed. Some fatalities coded as 3.",3,1580773139,SOM 7529430,706,SOM30387,30387,"29 January 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Wadajir",2.0462,45.3341,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","29 January 2020. In Mogadishu-Wadajir (Wadajir, Banadir) suspected Al Shabaab militants hurled a hand-grenade at the residential house of a Police officer and police officers reacted with heavy gunfire in the suspected direction. Three civilians were injured but no fatalities were reported.",0,1618511648,SOM 6768982,706,SOM30378,30378,"28 January 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Jubaland Security Force",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Gedo,Luuq,,Luuq,3.8,42.5446,1,Calamada,National,"28 January 2020. In Luuq (Luuq, Gedo), a senior Jubbaland commander identified as Bashir Warow was killed in an explosion by Al Shabaab militants.",1,1580773138,SOM 6769273,706,SOM30382,30382,"28 January 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Benghazi Communal Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,14,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Saabid,2.1311,45.0377,1,"Somali Memo",National,"28 January 2020. In Saabid (Afgooye, Lower Shabelle), the Benghazi Communal Militia attacked the Somali military and killed one soldier.",1,1580773139,SOM 6769275,706,SOM30376,30376,"28 January 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Jubaland Security Force",,1,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Jubaland Security Force",,1,11,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Kismaayo,,Bar-Sanguun,-0.4876,42.1839,1,"Somali Memo",National,"28 January 2020. In Bar-Sanguun (Kismayo, Lower Juba), a soldier of the Jubaland Security Force killed a senior firearms commander. Motive unknown.",1,1580773139,SOM 7526788,706,SOM30379,30379,"28 January 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Muslim Group (Somalia)",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,Mogadishu,2.0414,45.3337,1,"Somali Memo",National,"28 January 2020. In Mogadishu (Mogadishu city, Banadir), a religious cleric named, Abdi Yusuf Shebal, was killed by Al Shabaab militants. The militants allege that Abdi worked as a US intelligence in Mogadishu.",1,1618511679,SOM 7107226,706,SOM30377,30377,"28 January 2020",2020,1,"Strategic developments","Non-violent transfer of territory","Al Shabaab",,2,,,0,20,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,"Belet Weyne",,"El Adde",4.7667,44.7,1,"Somali Memo",National,"On 28 January 2020, Al Shabaab militants took over Ceel Adde (Wanla weyn, Lower Shabelle) without any fight.",0,1591052464,SOM 7528370,706,SOM30381,30381,"28 January 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Mogadishu - Dharkenley",2.0095,45.25,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","28 January 2020. In Mogadishu-Dharkenley (Dharkebnley, Banadir) a soldier of the Somali military shot dead a man suspected of being an Al Shabaab militant.",1,1618511689,SOM 6769340,706,SOM30375,30375,"28 January 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Government regains territory","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle","Wanla Weyn",,"Balad Amiin",2.5829,44.7217,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","28 January 2020. Somali military forces conducted a military operation in Balad Amiin (Wanla Weyne, Lower Shabelle) and wrested control of the area from Al Shabaab militants. No fatalities were reported.",0,1580773139,SOM 7529959,706,SOM30380,30380,"28 January 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Mogadishu - Daynile",2.0581,45.3003,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","28 January 2020. In Mogadishu-Daynile (Daynile, Banadir), unknown armed people shot and injured a soldier of the Somali military.",0,1618511695,SOM 7713230,706,SOM30374,30374,"27 January 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Air/drone strike","Military Forces of the United States (2017-2021)",,8,"Al Shabaab",,2,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Juba",Jilib,,Jilib,0.4833,42.7666,1,"Somali Memo",National,"27 January 2020. In Jilib (Jilib, Middle Juba), at least one Al Shabaab militant was killed in an airstrike by the US airstrike military forces.",1,1614039932,SOM 7531052,706,SOM30373,30373,"26 January 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Daynile Communal Group (Somalia)",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Mogadishu - Daynile",2.0581,45.3003,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","26 January 2020. Two suspected Al Shabaab militants armed with pistols shot and killed a well-known clan elder male, Abdirizak Yusuf Sicow in Mogadishu-Daynile (Daynile, Banadir).",1,1618511761,SOM 6769348,706,SOM30372,30372,"26 January 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians","Sexual violence","Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Women (Somalia)",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,Jalalaqsi,,Jalalaqsi,3.3834,45.5969,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","26 January 2020. In Jalalaqsi (Jalalaqsi, Hiraan), 2 local women and 1 girl were sexually abused by Al Shabaab militants, when the militants passed by the district overnight.",0,1580773139,SOM 7533707,706,SOM30370,30370,"25 January 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Yaqshid",2.0678,45.35,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","25 January 2020. Suspected Al Shabaab militants hurled a hand grenade at a Somali military checkpoint in Mogadishu-Yaqshid (Yaqshid, Banadir), where the military reacted with gunfire. No fatalities recorded.",0,1618572001,SOM 6761876,706,SOM30359,30359,"25 January 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Non-state actor overtakes territory","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,"Belet Weyne",,Farlibaax,4.74,45.2,1,Twitter,"New media","25 January 2020. In Farlibaax (Belet weyne, Hiraan) Al Shabaab militants attacked the base of the Somali military. The militants took over the area. Fatalities have not been reported.",0,1580155350,SOM 6761878,706,SOM30361,30361,"25 January 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Jamaame,,Kamsuuma,0.2494,42.7751,1,Twitter,"New media","25 January 2020. In Kamsuuma (Jamaame, Lower Juba) Al Shabaab executed three people it accused of being soldiers of the Somali military.",3,1580155350,SOM 6761882,706,SOM30360,30360,"25 January 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Balcad,,Gololey,2.4492,45.3542,1,Twitter,"New media","25 January 2020. In Gololey (Balcad, Middle Shabelle), one soldier of the Somali military was killed and several others were injured when an IED exploded. Al Shabaab claimed responsibility.",1,1580155351,SOM 7527592,706,SOM30362,30362,"25 January 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Mogadishu - Dharkenley",2.0095,45.25,1,Twitter,"New media","25 January 2020. In Mogadishu-Dharkenley (Dharkenley, Banadir), at least two Somali military soldiers died when an IED fitted to their car exploded. Attackers are unknown.",2,1618572000,SOM 6769342,706,SOM30371,30371,"25 January 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-)","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Qoryooley,,Qoryooley,1.7878,44.53,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","25 January 2020. Al Shabaab militants attacked the Somali military forces and AMISOM forces in Qoryooley (Qoryooley, Lower Shabelle). Fatalities were not reported.",0,1580773139,SOM 7529465,706,SOM30369,30369,"25 January 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Mogadishu - Dharkenley",2.0095,45.25,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","25 January 2020. In Mogadishu-Dharkenley (Dharkebnley, Banadir), two people were killed when an UVIED detonated while attached to a private vehicle owned by a soldier.",2,1618572000,SOM 6761875,706,SOM30358,30358,"24 January 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Bariirre,2.0476,44.8975,1,Twitter,"New media","24 January 2020. In Bariirre (Afgooye, Lower Shabelle) Al Shabaab militants conducted an overnight attack against the Somali military. No fatalities were recorded.",0,1580155350,SOM 6761877,706,SOM30357,30357,"24 January 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Balcad,,Balad,2.35,45.3833,2,Twitter,"New media","24 January 2020. Roadside explosion targeted a military vehicle north of Balad (Balcad, Middle Shabelle region) and several soldiers were wounded.",0,1580155350,SOM 7532203,706,SOM30366,30366,"24 January 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)","Government of Somalia (2017-)",1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Hodan,,"Mogadishu - Hodan",2.0333,45.35,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","24 January 2020. In Mogadishu-Hodan (Hodan, Banadir), Al Shabaab militants hurled a hand grenade at the residential house of Daynile District Commissioner and the military forces responded with gunfire.",0,1611019348,SOM 6769336,706,SOM30365,30365,"24 January 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Dhulbahante Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,14,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Sool,"Laas Caanood",,Boame,8.3961,47.9354,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","24 January 2020. In Boame (Garoowe, Nugaal) Somali military forces clashed with the Dhulbahante Clan militias. There were no fatalities reported. Reason unknown.",0,1580773139,SOM 6769344,706,SOM30368,30368,"24 January 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Jubaland Security Force",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Kismaayo,,"Yoontoy Yarey",-0.1302,42.5743,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","24 January 2020. In Yoontoy Yare (Kismaayo, Lower Juba), Al Shabaab militants attacked a Jubaland military base. One commander of the military forces was injured.",0,1580773139,SOM 6769346,706,SOM30364,30364,"24 January 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians","Abduction/forced disappearance","Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,"Belet Weyne",,"Belet Weyne",4.736,45.2043,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","24 January 2020. Between Beledweyne and Ceelow (coded to Belet weyne geoprecision 2, Belet weyne, Hiraan), Al Shabaab militants abducted four locals, who were driving Toyota Suzuki. They took them to an unknown location.",0,1580773139,SOM 7533508,706,SOM30367,30367,"24 January 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Civilians (Somalia)","Labour Group (Somalia)",7,17,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Yaqshid",2.0678,45.35,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","24 January 2020. In Mogadishu-Yaqshid (Yaqshid, Banadir), a soldier armed with an AK47 gun shot and killed a male Tuktuk motorcycle driver. Motive unknown but suspected to be extortion of money.",1,1618572000,SOM 7532936,706,SOM30356,30356,"23 January 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Hodan,,"Mogadishu - Hodan",2.0333,45.35,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","23 January 2020. In Mogadishu-Hodan (Hodan, Banadir) unknown armed people hurled a hand grenade at a police station in Hodan and the police responded with gunfire. No fatalities were recorded.",0,1611019350,SOM 6761886,706,SOM30354,30354,"23 January 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Gedo,Baardheere,,Bardera,2.3385,42.2843,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","23 January 2020. In Bardera (Baardheere, Gedo) Al Shabaab militants clashed with Somali military forces. No fatalities were reported.",0,1580155351,SOM 6761892,706,SOM30355,30355,"23 January 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,Golweyn,1.6584,44.58,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","23 January 2020. In Golweyn (Marka, Lower Shabelle), AMISOM forces were targeted by a RCIED. Al Shabaab claimed responsibility. No fatalities recorded.",0,1580155351,SOM 7579726,706,SOM30352,30352,"22 January 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Ceelasha Biyaha",2.0823,45.2102,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","22 January 2020. In Ceelasha Biyaha (Afgooye, Lower Shabelle), Al Shabaab militants shot dead a Somali police officer.",1,1611613361,SOM 6770306,706,SOM30351,30351,"22 January 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)","AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-)",1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,"Bulo Mareer",1.6298,44.5196,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","22 January 2020. In Bulo Mareer (Marka, Lower Shabelle), Al Shabaab militants attacked Somali military forces at a joint military/AMISOM checkpoint. Casualities not confirmed.",0,1580773154,SOM 6761890,706,SOM30353,30353,"22 January 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Cadale,,Xaaji-Cali,2.9192,46.2173,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","22 January 2020. In Xaaji-Cali (Cadale, Middle Shabelle) a 15 year old child was injured due to an explosion of UXO. Al Shabaab reportedly left the device a few days before.",0,1580155351,SOM 6769334,706,SOM30363,30363,"22 January 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Awrtable Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Civilians (Somalia)","Awrtable Clan Group (Somalia)",7,47,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Nugaal,Burtinle,,Burtinle,7.6167,47.8333,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","22 January 2020. In Burtinle (Burtinle, Nugaal), a person was killed in an intra-clan revenge attack by a Awrtable clan militia against another clan member.",1,1580773139,SOM 7527750,706,SOM30348,30348,"21 January 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Civilians (Somalia)","Government of Somalia (2017-)",7,17,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Bondhere",2.0456,45.34,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","21 January 2020. In Mogadishu-Bondhere (Bondhere, Banadir) Somali military soldiers opened gunfire on a private luxury vehicle carrying the Deputy Minister of Health. The soldiers suspected the vehicle of carrying a VBIED. No fatalities were reported.",0,1618572000,SOM 7531616,706,SOM30350,30350,"21 January 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Civilians (Somalia)","Labour Group (Somalia)",7,17,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Wadajir",2.0462,45.3341,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","21 January 2020. In Wadajir (Wadajir, Banadir), soldiers traveling in a battlewagon opened gunfire at a busy traffic intersection. One civilian minibus driver was killed.",0,1618572000,SOM 7533211,706,SOM30349,30349,"21 January 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Hawl Wadaag",2.048,45.32,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","21 January 2020. In Mogadishu-Hawl wadaag (Hawl wadaag, Banadir), unknown armed people hurled a hand grenade against Somali military forces and the military reacted with gunfire. No fatalities were recorded.",0,1618572000,SOM 6761894,706,SOM30344,30344,"21 January 2020",2020,1,"Strategic developments","Looting/property destruction","Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Shiite Muslim Group (Somalia)",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Baydhaba,,Berdale,3.2144,43.198,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","21 January 2020. In Berdale (Baydhaba, Bay), Al Shabaab militants burnt the fences of many houses and instructed the people to leave and join their respective clans, alleging that that the locals were exercising and observing Shia Islam. No fatalities were reported.",0,1580155351,SOM 6761895,706,SOM30345,30345,"21 January 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Awdal,Borama,,Borama,9.9387,43.1839,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","21 January 2020. In Borama (Borama, Awdal) a police officer was shot dead by unknown armed people. Motive unknown.",1,1580155351,SOM 6761896,706,SOM30346,30346,"21 January 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Islamic State (Somalia)",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Former Government of Somalia (2017-)",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bari,Bossaso,,Bosaso,11.2842,49.1816,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","21 January 2020. In Bosaso (Bosaso, Bari), Islamic state Somalia claimed responsibility for the killing of the ex-mayor of Qandala, who was assassinated in Bosaso city centre.",1,1580155351,SOM 6761897,706,SOM30347,30347,"21 January 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Jowhar,,Mahadaay,2.9704,45.5347,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","21 January 2020. In Mahadaay (Jowhar, Middle Shabelle) Al Shabaab militants staged an IED attack on AMISOM convoy, near the mosque. No fatalities were recorded.",0,1580155351,SOM 7522850,706,SOM30341,30341,"20 January 2020",2020,2,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Mogadishu - Daynile",2.0581,45.3003,1,Goobjoob,National,"20 January 2020. Two bodies were found with gunshot wounds in Mogadishu-Daynile (Daynile, Banadir). Attackers unknown.",2,1618571999,SOM 7533711,706,SOM30343,30343,"20 January 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,11,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Shangaani",2.0377,45.35,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","20 January 2020. In Mogadishu-Shangaani (Shabgaani, Banadir), two groups of the Somali military clashed. Some people were killed. The clash started after one group tried to stop the construction of a new building by military officers.",3,1618571999,SOM 6769822,706,SOM30340,30340,"20 January 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,Marka,1.7131,44.7639,1,"Garowe Online",National,"20 January 2020. In Marka (Marka, Lower Shabelle) Al Shabaab launched an attack against Somali military forces. Fatalities unrecorded.",0,1580773153,SOM 6761888,706,SOM30338,30338,"20 January 2020",2020,1,"Strategic developments","Disrupted weapons use","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Puntland Police Force",,1,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bari,Bossaso,,Bosaso,11.2842,49.1816,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","20 January 2020. In Bosaso (Bosaso, Bari), Puntland security forces removed two RCIEDs found near a mosque.",0,1580155351,SOM 6761889,706,SOM30339,30339,"20 January 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Saad Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Civilians (Somalia)","Leelkayse Clan Group (Somalia)",7,47,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Mudug,Galdogob,,Galdogob,7.012,47.06,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","20 January 2020. In Galdgob, (Galdgob, Mudug) armed militia from the Saad clan attacked people from the Leelkayse clan group and shot dead one man while wounding another. Clan retaliation is the suspected reason.",1,1580155351,SOM 7532205,706,SOM30342,30342,"20 January 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Civilians (Somalia)","Labour Group (Somalia)",7,17,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Hodan,,"Mogadishu - Hodan",2.0333,45.35,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","20 January 2020. In Mogadishu-Hodan (Hodan, Banadir), Somali Police shot and killed a civilian public minibus driver. The motive is suspected to be related to extortion of money.",1,1611019348,SOM 6761913,706,SOM30337,30337,"20 January 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,"Belet Weyne",,"Belet Weyne",4.736,45.2043,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","20 January 2020. In Belet weyne, Al Shabaab militants attacked Somali military forces. No fatalities were recorded.",0,1580155351,SOM 7713400,706,SOM30334,30334,"19 January 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Air/drone strike","Military Forces of the United States (2017-2021)",,8,"Al Shabaab","Civilians (Somalia)",2,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Jamaame,,Jamaame,0.0692,42.7382,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","19 January 2020. In Jamaame (Jamaame, Lower Juba) unknown warplane, suspected to a US military, conducted an airstrike against suspected Al Shabaab positions. One civilian woman was allegedly injured.",0,1614039933,SOM 6761879,706,SOM30332,30332,"19 January 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)","Government of Somalia (2017-)",7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Afgooye,2.15,45.116,1,Twitter,"New media","19 January 2020. Unknown armed people shot dead a Southwest State local administration staff member in Afgooye (Afgooye, Lower Shabelle). Motive unknown.",1,1580155350,SOM 6761909,706,SOM30333,30333,"19 January 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Government regains territory","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Jubaland Security Force",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Jamaame,,Bangeeni,0.05,42.7167,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","19 January 2020. Bangeeni (Jamaame, Lower Juba) has been taken over by Jubaland security forces after a battle with Al Shabaab. Two militants were killed.",2,1580155351,SOM 6761911,706,SOM30335,30335,"19 January 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,Marka,1.7131,44.7639,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","19 January 2020. In Axafad Rusia (coded to Marka geoprecision 2 Marka, Lower Shabelle) Al Shabaab militants attacked Somali military forces. Fatalities unrecorded.",0,1580155351,SOM 7533306,706,SOM30336,30336,"19 January 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Yaqshid",2.0678,45.35,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","19 January 2020. Unidentified men hurled a hand grenade at Somali military checkpoint in Yaqshid, where the military reacted with gunfire. No fatalities recorded.",0,1618571999,SOM 7579727,706,SOM30328,30328,"18 January 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,17,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Ceelasha Biyaha",2.0823,45.2102,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","18 January 2020. In Ceelasha Biyaha (Afgooye, Lower Shabelle), Somali military forces opened fire on a public minibus and injured several people. Motive unknown.",0,1611613361,SOM 7531617,706,SOM30331,30331,"18 January 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Wadajir",2.0462,45.3341,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","18 January 2020. In Mogadhishu-Wadajir (Wadajir, Banadir) Somali military forces reacted with gun fire after an IED exploded in their premises. No fatalities were recorded.",0,1618571999,SOM 6770289,706,SOM30326,30326,"18 January 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Turkey)","Private Security Forces (Somalia); Labour Group (Turkey)",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Afgooye,2.15,45.116,1,Twitter,"New media","18 January 2020. In Afgooye (Afgooye, Lower Shabelle), Al Shabaab militants targeted Turkish engineers and their security guards with a bomb. 15 injured and at least four killed.",4,1580773154,SOM 6761903,706,SOM30327,30327,"18 January 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Jubaland Security Force",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Kismaayo,,Bar-Sanguun,-0.4876,42.1839,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","18 January 2020. In Bar-Sanguun (Kismayo, Lowr Juba) Jubaland security forces attacked Al Shabaab militants in an ambush. Several soldiers for the security forces were killed. Unknown fatalities coded as 10.",3,1580155351,SOM 6761905,706,SOM30329,30329,"18 January 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,Golweyn,1.6584,44.58,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","18 January 2020. In Golweyn (Marka, Lower Shabelle) Al Shabaab militants attacked the checkpoint of Somali military forces. No fatality recorded.",0,1580155351,SOM 6761910,706,SOM30330,30330,"18 January 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-)","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Qoryooley,,Mashalaay,1.7407,44.5986,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","18 January 2020. In Mashalaay (Qoryooley, Lower Shabelle) Al Shabaab attacked AMISOM and Somali military forces. Al Shabaab militants claimed to have killed four AMISOM and one Somali soldiers.",5,1580155351,SOM 7533307,706,SOM30322,30322,"18 January 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Yaqshid",2.0678,45.35,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","18 January 2020. In Yaqshid (Yaqshid, Banadir), suspected Al Shabaab militants shot dead a Somali military soldier.",1,1618571999,SOM 6761900,706,SOM30325,30325,"17 January 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Reer-Biidyahan Sub-Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Civilians (Somalia)","Reer-Biidyahan Sub-Clan Group (Somalia)",7,47,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Mudug,Gaalkacyo,,"Gaalkacyo North",6.77,47.63,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","17 January 2020. In the outskirts of Gaalkacyo North (Gaalkacyo North, Gaalkacyo) a man from the Reer-Biidyahan Sub-Clan Group was shot dead by militia from the same clan due to alleged land dispute.",1,1580155351,SOM 6761906,706,SOM30324,30324,"17 January 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Jowhar,,"Biyo Cadde",2.9362,45.792,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","17 January 2020. In Biyo Caddle (Jowhar, Middle Shabelle), Al Shabaab militants attacked Somali military forces at Hormud station. Several injuries were reported.",0,1580155351,SOM 7533308,706,SOM30321,30321,"17 January 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence",Grenade,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Yaqshid",2.0678,45.35,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","17 January 2020. In Yaqshid (Yaqshid, Banadir), unknown people hurled a hand grenade at a youth recreation centre and injured around 10 youths. Attackers and their motives are unknown.",0,1618571999,SOM 6722557,706,SOM30319,30319,"17 January 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Afgooye,2.15,45.116,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","17 December 2020. In Afgooye (Afgooye, Lower Shabelle), Al Shabaab militants attacked a Somali military position. No fatalities were reported.",0,1579553214,SOM 6722558,706,SOM30320,30320,"17 January 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Gedo,Baardheere,,Bardera,2.3385,42.2843,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","17 January 2020. In Bardera (Baardheere, Gedo), no fatalities were recorded after Somali military forces were attacked by Al Shabaab militants.",0,1579553214,SOM 7713361,706,SOM30314,30314,"16 January 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)","Military Forces of the United States (2017-2021)",1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Afmadow,,Dhobley,0.4063,41.0124,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","16 January 2020. In Dhobley (Afmadow, Lower Juba), Somali military forces ambushed Al Shabaab militants with vehicles in Dinsoor. No fatalities reported.",0,1614039933,SOM 7737948,706,SOM30317,30317,"16 January 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)","Military Forces of the United States (2017-)",1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle","Wanla Weyn",,"Wanla Weyne",2.6195,44.8936,1,Twitter,"New media","16 January 2020. Mohamed Osman Hussein Bulush, the Head of Al-Shabaab's Mutafajiraad (explosives) in Lower Shabelle region was shot dead by Somali military forces in Wanla weyne (Wanla weyne).",1,1615253362,SOM 7532642,706,SOM30316,30316,"16 January 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,Mogadishu,2.0414,45.3337,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","16 January 2020. In Mogadishu (Mogadishu city, Banadir), an elder person was killed by armed people as he walked out of a mosque. Motive unknown.",1,1618571999,SOM 6761883,706,SOM30323,30323,"16 January 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Jubaland Security Force",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Badhaadhe,,Hosingow,-0.1734,41.2695,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","16 January 2020. In Hisingow (Kismaayo, Lower Juba) Al Shabaab militants attacked Jubaland security forces. There were injuries reported.",0,1618571999,SOM 6722537,706,SOM30318,30318,"16 January 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Cadale,,Xaaji-Cali,2.9192,46.2173,1,Twitter,"New media","16 January 2020. Somali military forces reacted to an attack by Al Shabaab militants in the village of Xaaji-Cali (Cadale, Middle Shabelle). No fatalities were reported.",0,1579553214,SOM 7713274,706,SOM30315,30315,"16 January 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Air/drone strike","Military Forces of the United States (2017-2021)",,8,"Al Shabaab",,2,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Juba",Jilib,,Kuunyo-Barrow,0.7946,43.3787,1,Twitter,"New media","16 January 2020. In Kuunyo-Barrow (Jilib, Middle Juba), United States military forces launched an airstrike against Al Shabaab militants and killed two.",2,1614039932,SOM 6722561,706,SOM30310,30310,"15 January 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Bariirre,2.0476,44.8975,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","15 January 2020. In Bariirre (Afgooye, Lower Shabelle), Al Shabaab militants attacked a Somali military base. Al Shabaab claimed the killing some soldiers. Some fatalities coded as 3.",3,1579553214,SOM 6722564,706,SOM30312,30312,"15 January 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)","Government of Somalia (2017-) Puntland State",7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Nugaal,Garoowe,,Garowe,8.4064,48.4819,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","15 January 2020. In Garowe (Garowe, Nugaal), unknown shooters opened fire at a Puntland MP while he was on his way home.",0,1579553214,SOM 7530298,706,SOM30313,30313,"15 January 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Hawl Wadaag",2.048,45.32,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","15 January 2020. In Hawl wadaag (Hawl wadaag, Banadir), a hand grenade was hurled at a Somali military soldiers' checkpoint by Al Shabaab militants. The soldiers reacted with gunfire.",0,1618571998,SOM 6722559,706,SOM30311,30311,"15 January 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Police Forces of Somalia (2017-) Jubaland Security Force",,1,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-) Jubaland Security Force",,1,11,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Afmadow,,Dhobley,0.4063,41.0124,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","15 January 2020. In Dagcadey (coded to Dhobley at geoprecision 2) (Afmadow, Lower Juba), Jubaland police officers were shot and killed by their fellow police officers in suspected clan revenge. Unknown fatalities coded as 3.",3,1579553214,SOM 6722567,706,SOM30306,30306,"14 January 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Marehan Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Saleban Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,44,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Galgaduud,Cabudwaaq,,Cabudwaaq,6.1478,46.3964,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","14 January 2020. Militia groups from the Marehan and Saleeban clans clashed at Mirxaley (coded to Cabudwaaq at geoprecision 2) (Cabudwaaq, Galgaduud). Some people were reportedly killed. Some fatalities coded as 3.",3,1579553214,SOM 7532063,706,SOM30309,30309,"14 January 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Civilians (Somalia)","Labour Group (Somalia)",7,17,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Wardhigley",2.0549,45.33,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","14 January 2020. In Wardhigley (wardhigley, Banadir), a Somali military soldier shot and killed a male Tuktuk motorcycle driver. Motive unknown.",1,1618571998,SOM 7579728,706,SOM30307,30307,"14 January 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Ceelasha Biyaha",2.0823,45.2102,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","14 January 2020. In Ceelasha Biyaha (Afgooye, Lower Shabelle), a RCIED targeting a Somali military convoy escorting Turkish construction workers exploded and killed soldiers. The military responded with fire at suspected AS militants. Unknown fatalities coded as 10.",10,1611613361,SOM 6722546,706,SOM30308,30308,"14 January 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Omar Mahmud Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Civilians (Somalia)","Saad Clan Group (Somalia)",7,47,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Mudug,Gaalkacyo,,Gaalkacyo,6.7697,47.4308,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","14 January 2020. A man from Saad clan was shot dead by an armed man who belongs to Omar Mohamud clan in Gaalkacyo (Gaalkacyo, Mudug). Motive is suspected to be a clan revenge.",1,1579553214,SOM 6722562,706,SOM30298,30298,"13 January 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Kenya)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Afmadow,,"Bilis Qooqaani",0.2837,41.7141,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","13 January 2020. In Bilis Qooqani (Afmadow, Lower Juba), Al Shabaab militants fired machine guns from a distance toward the direction of AMISOM Kenyan base. No fatalities were reported.",0,1579553214,SOM 7530299,706,SOM30303,30303,"13 January 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Hawl Wadaag",2.048,45.32,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","13 January 2020. Suspected Al Shabaab militants shot and killed a police officer in Hawl wadaag, Banadir.",1,1618571998,SOM 7662257,706,SOM30301,30301,"13 January 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Hawadle Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Hawadle Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,44,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,"Belet Weyne",,"Belet Weyne",4.736,45.2043,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 13 January 2020, a clan militia from Hawadle shot and injured a member of the same clan militia at Kooshin village in Belet Weyne town (Belet Weyne, Hiraan). Motive unknown.",0,1612815317,SOM 7713013,706,SOM30304,30304,"13 January 2020",2020,1,"Strategic developments","Non-violent transfer of territory","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)","Military Forces of the United States (2017-2021)",1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Tortoroow,2.2524,44.6905,1,"Shabelle Media Network",Subnational,"13 January 2020. Somali Special Forces backed by US troops recaptured Tortoroow (Afgooye, Lower Shabelle) from Al Shabaab militants without any clash. No fatalities were reported.",0,1614039930,SOM 6722550,706,SOM30299,30299,"13 January 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,11,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Galgaduud,Dhuusamarreeb,,Dhuusamarreeb,5.5376,46.3867,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","13 January 2020. In Dhuusamarreeb (Dhuusamarreeb, Galgaduud), shooting erupted between two armed groups two groups of the Somali military. No fatalities were reported.",0,1579553214,SOM 6722551,706,SOM30300,30300,"13 January 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Civilians (Somalia)","Labour Group (Somalia)",7,17,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Galgaduud,Dhuusamarreeb,,Dhuusamarreeb,5.5376,46.3867,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","13 January 2020. In Dhuusamarreeb (Dhuusamarreeb, Galgaduud), Somali military forces conducted a security search operation for AS suspects and during the operation, one soldier shot and killed a Bajaj/rickshaw driver.",1,1579553214,SOM 6722553,706,SOM30302,30302,"13 January 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Ethiopia)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bakool,"Ceel Barde",,Maarey,4.5833,43.7833,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","13 January 2020. Near Maarey (Ceel Barde, Bakool), Al Shabaab militants detonated a RCIED targeting AMISOM Ethiopian supply convoy. No casualties were reported.",0,1579553214,SOM 6722556,706,SOM30305,30305,"13 January 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Gaaljecel Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Gaaljecel Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,44,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle","Wanla Weyn",,"Wanla Weyne",2.6195,44.8936,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","13 January 2020. Militias from the Galjecel sub clan were involved in an intra-clan armed clash in Wanla weyn (Wanla weyn, Lower Shabelle), which killed five from both sides.",5,1579553214,SOM 7531054,706,SOM30294,30294,"12 January 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Mogadishu - Daynile",2.0581,45.3003,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","12 January 2020. In Daynile (Daynile, Banadir), after a RCIED targeting a Somali military vehicle exploded at Daynile by unknown people, both sides exchanged fire arms. Injuries reported.",0,1618571998,SOM 7532603,706,SOM30295,30295,"12 January 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Civilians (Somalia)","Labour Group (Somalia)",7,17,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Mogadishu - Kaxda",2.0399,45.2384,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","12 January 2020. In Kaxda (Kaxada, Banadir), a Somali military soldier in uniform shot and injured a youth (football player). Motive unknown.",0,1618571998,SOM 6722536,706,SOM30297,30297,"12 January 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Government of Somalia (2017-)",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Sablaale,,Sablaale,1.2495,43.8045,1,Twitter,"New media","12 January 2020. In Sablaale (Sablaale, Lower Shabelle), four people have been executed by Al-Shabaab. They were accused of working with the federal government.",4,1579553214,SOM 6722542,706,SOM30291,30291,"12 January 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Police Forces of Ethiopia (2018-) Liyu Police","Private Security Forces (Somalia)",8,38,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,"Belet Weyne",,"Belet Weyne",4.736,45.2043,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","12 January 2020. In Belet weyne (Belet weyne, Hiraan), unidentified armed men ambushed a Toyota Suzuki driven by a Liyuu Police Officer with two guards on board, killing the officer. Motive unknown.",1,1579553214,SOM 6722543,706,SOM30292,30292,"12 January 2020",2020,1,"Strategic developments","Looting/property destruction","Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Jowhar,,"Biyo Cadde",2.9362,45.792,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","12 January 2020. In Biyo cadde (Jowhar, Middle Shabelle), Al Shabaab militants forcibly took 3 goats and 5 sheep from the local people.",0,1579553214,SOM 6722547,706,SOM30296,30296,"12 January 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Qoryooley,,Qoryooley,1.7878,44.53,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","12 January 2020. Al Shabaab militants attacked Somali military at the Main Bridge of Qoryoley (Qoryoley, Lower Shabelle). No fatalities were reported.",0,1579553214,SOM 6722548,706,SOM30293,30293,"12 January 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Jubaland Security Force",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Afmadow,,"Jana Cabdalle",0.0288,42.2882,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","12 January 2020. In Jana Cabdale (Kismaayo, Lower Juba), Jubaland security forces were ambushed by Al Shabaab militants as they conducted a security operation searching for solders who defected to Al Shabaab. No fatalities recorded.",0,1618571998,SOM 7799089,706,SOM30284,30284,"11 January 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Jubaland Security Force",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Kismaayo,,Kismayo,-0.3603,42.5463,1,"Shabelle Media Network",National,"11 January 2020. In Kismayo, Jubaland security forces attacked Al Shabaab militants and killed three militants.",3,1617662604,SOM 7522713,706,SOM30285,30285,"11 January 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) National Intelligence and Security Agency",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Hodan,,"Mogadishu - Hodan",2.0333,45.35,1,"Garowe Online",National,"11 January 2020. In Hodan, suspected Al Shabaab militants killed the head of Qoryoley District Intelligence.",1,1611019296,SOM 6718901,706,SOM30283,30283,"11 January 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Puntland Security Force",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bari,Bossaso,,Galgala,10.9901,49.0568,1,Twitter,"New media","11 January 2020. In Galgala, outside Bosaso, a roadside bomb explosion killed two soldiers of the Puntland security forces. Attackers unknown.",2,1578943802,SOM 7662283,706,SOM33094,33094,"11 January 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Saabid,2.1311,45.0377,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 11 January 2020, Al Shabaab militants carried out an attack on a government security forces (SNA) checkpoint at Saabid village (Afgooye, Lower Shabelle). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1612815317,SOM 6722545,706,SOM30290,30290,"11 January 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Afgooye,2.15,45.116,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","11 January 2020. Al Shabaab militants carried out an attack on Somali military's checkpoint in Afgooye (Afgooye, Lower Shabele). No fatalities were reported.",0,1579553214,SOM 6722502,706,SOM30289,30289,"10 January 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Saabid,2.1311,45.0377,1,"Somali Guardian",National,"10 January 2020. In Saabid (Afgooye, Lower Shabelle), Al Shabaab militants attacked the house of the Saabid District Commissioner. The Commissioner's security guard (assumed police) was killed.",1,1579553214,SOM 6718921,706,SOM30282,30282,"10 January 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,Marka,1.7131,44.7639,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","10 January 2020. In Marka, Al Shabaab militants launched a hit and run attack on Somali military position. No fatalities were recorded.",0,1578943802,SOM 6718946,706,SOM30281,30281,"10 January 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,,,0,30,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Galgaduud,"Ceel Buur",,Kooshin,5.1028,46.4675,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","10 January 2020. In Kooshin, a RCIED concealed in a bag and placed close to the Police Station exploded. No fatalities reported.",0,1578943803,SOM 6722093,706,SOM30274,30274,"09 January 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Islamic State (Somalia)",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Puntland Police Force",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bari,Bossaso,,Bosaso,11.2842,49.1816,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","9 January 2020. Unknown gunmen shot dead a Puntland police officer in Bosaso (Bosaso, Bari). Islamic State Somalia later took the responsibility for the killing.",1,1579553202,SOM 7528513,706,SOM30278,30278,"09 January 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Bondhere",2.0456,45.34,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","09 January 2020. In Bondhere, two gunmen armed with pistols, suspected to be Al Shabaab, shot and killed a policeman.",1,1618571997,SOM 6718898,706,SOM30272,30272,"09 January 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle","Wanla Weyn",,"Bali Doogle",2.6632,44.6979,1,Twitter,"New media","09 January 2020. In Bali Doogle, Al Shabaab militants ambushed and clashed with US-trained Somali military troops. No fatalities recorded so far.",0,1578943802,SOM 6718910,706,SOM30271,30271,"09 January 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Jubaland Security Force",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Kismaayo,,"Abdale Birole",-0.4906,42.1969,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","09 January 2020. In Ufow (coded to Abdale Birole at geoprecision 2), Jubaland security forces attacked Al Shabaab militants and killed five of them.",5,1578943802,SOM 6718912,706,SOM30273,30273,"09 January 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Baydhaba,,Berdale,3.2144,43.198,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","09 January 2020. In the north of Berdale, Al Shabaab militants and Somali military forces clashed. No fatalities were recorded.",0,1578943802,SOM 7531219,706,SOM30279,30279,"09 January 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Government of Somalia (2017-)",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Heliwa",2.0844,45.39,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","09 January 2020. In Heliwa, a District Branch Chairperson was shot dead by Al Shabaab militants.",1,1618571997,SOM 6718933,706,SOM30280,30280,"09 January 2020",2020,1,"Strategic developments","Looting/property destruction","Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bakool,Tayeeglow,,Tayeeglow,4.0182,44.5127,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","09 January 2020. In Tayeeglow, Al Shabaab militants looted bags with the Mira stimulant leaves from two civilians. No fatalities were reported.",0,1578943802,SOM 6718945,706,SOM30275,30275,"09 January 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Civilians (Somalia)","Government of Somalia (2017-)",7,17,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bari,Bossaso,,Bosaso,11.2842,49.1816,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","09 January 2020. In Bosaso, a Somali police officer shot and wounded a person working for the Golis Telecom. Motive unknown.",0,1578943803,SOM 6718947,706,SOM30277,30277,"09 January 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Galgaduud,Dhuusamarreeb,,Gadoon,5.692,46.6764,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","09 January 2020. In Gadoon, Al Shabaab militants killed three civilians. It is suspected that they were killed for hosting Somali military forces in their houses.",3,1578943803,SOM 6718948,706,SOM30276,30276,"09 January 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians","Abduction/forced disappearance","Hawadle Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Civilians (Somalia)","Habar Gedir Clan Group (Somalia); Labour Group (Somalia)",7,47,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,"Belet Weyne",,"Ceel Gaal",4.8476,45.2398,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","09 January 2020. In Ceel Gaal, a truck driver hailing from Habargedir clan was abducted and taken to an unknown destination by Hawadle clan militia in a suspected clan revenge.",0,1578943803,SOM 6722544,706,SOM30288,30288,"09 January 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Macaswiley Militia",,3,"Al Shabaab",,2,23,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,"Bulo Burto",,Halgan,4.2117,45.5625,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","09 January 2020. In Halgan (Bulo Burto, Hitaan), the Macawisley militia attacked Al Shabaab militants. Al Shabaab's head of the village, Mohamed Ganey, and three other militants were killed.",4,1579553214,SOM 7533443,706,SOM30270,30270,"08 January 2020",2020,1,"Strategic developments","Disrupted weapons use","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Wardhigley",2.0549,45.33,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","08 January 2020. In Wardhigley, Somali military forces destroyed IEDs and arrested several people.",0,1618571997,SOM 7530122,706,SOM30269,30269,"08 January 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Karan",2.0652,45.39,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","08 January 2020. In Karan, after suspected Al Shabaab militants threw a hand grenade at a police station, the police reacted with gunfire. No fatalities were reported.",0,1618571997,SOM 7527579,706,SOM30268,30268,"08 January 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Suicide bomb","Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Government of Somalia (2017-)",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,Mogadishu,2.0414,45.3337,1,Twitter,"New media","08 January 2020. In Mogadishu, Al Shabaab claimed responsibility for a suicide bomb explosion, which killed four people and injured 15 others. Bile Ismail (Goodaad, director of Somalia's Ministry of Women & Human Rights Development was confirmed dead.",4,1618571997,SOM 6718904,706,SOM30265,30265,"08 January 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Jubaland Security Force",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Kismaayo,,"Abdale Birole",-0.4906,42.1969,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","08 January 2020. In Abdale Birole, Jubaland security forces clashed with Al Shabaab militants and killed two militants.",2,1578943802,SOM 6718905,706,SOM30266,30266,"08 January 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Diinsoor,,Diinsoor,2.4074,42.9766,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","08 January 2020. In Diinsoor, a RCIED exploded targeting Somali military forces. Attackers are not known. No fatalities were recorded.",0,1578943802,SOM 6718906,706,SOM30267,30267,"08 January 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,17,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Lafoole,2.0833,45.1667,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","08 January 2020. In Lafoole, government forces on a vehicle opened fire on the public and injured several. Motive unknown.",0,1578943802,SOM 7533313,706,SOM30263,30263,"07 January 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Yaqshid",2.0678,45.35,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","07 January 2020. In Yaqshid, suspected Al Shabaab militants attacked Somali military forces using a grenade. The forces reacted with gunfire. Injuries were reported.",0,1618571997,SOM 7713306,706,SOM30259,30259,"07 January 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Air/drone strike","Military Forces of the United States (2017-2021)",,8,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,78,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Caanoole,2.1304,45.0402,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","07 January 2020. Near Caanoole, suspected US forces conducted an air strike. No fatalities were reported.",0,1614039933,SOM 6718924,706,SOM30258,30258,"07 January 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Al Shabaab","Unidentified Communal Militia (Somalia)",2,23,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Baydhaba,,Baidoa,3.1172,43.6469,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","07 January 2020. At least three Al Shabaab militants and a militia soldier were killed when they were attacked by a local armed group.",4,1578943802,SOM 6718937,706,SOM30262,30262,"07 January 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence",Grenade,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,,,0,30,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Nugaal,Garoowe,,"Laanta Hawada",8.4449,48.5716,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","07 January 2020. A hand grenade was hurled at the residence of State Minister of Port in Lanta-Hawada. No fatalities were reported.",0,1578943802,SOM 6718939,706,SOM30260,30260,"07 January 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,11,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Galgaduud,Dhuusamarreeb,,Dhuusamarreeb,5.5376,46.3867,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","07 January 2020. A police officer was shot and wounded by another police officer in Dhuusamarreeb. Motive unknown.",0,1578943802,SOM 6718940,706,SOM30261,30261,"07 January 2020",2020,1,"Strategic developments","Disrupted weapons use","Al Shabaab",,2,,,0,20,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Juba",Jilib,,Jilib,0.4833,42.7666,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","07 January 2020. In Jilib, an explosion of an IED in a house killed 4 Al Shabaab militants while they were preparing the devices.",4,1578943802,SOM 6718943,706,SOM30264,30264,"07 January 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Warmahan,2.3963,45.0159,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","07 January 2020. In Warmahan, Al Shabaab militants clashed with Somali military forces. No fatalities were recorded.",0,1578943803,SOM 7527944,706,SOM30255,30255,"06 January 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Bondhere",2.0456,45.34,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","06 January 2020. In Bondhere, after an unknown armed group hurled a grenade at Somali military forces, the soldiers reacted with gunfire. No fatalities were recorded.",0,1618571996,SOM 7531027,706,SOM30256,30256,"06 January 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Hawl Wadaag",2.048,45.32,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","06 January 2020. In Hawlwadag, after a hand grenade was thrown at them, Somali military forces reacted with a gunfire. No fatalities reported.",0,1618571997,SOM 6718902,706,SOM30253,30253,"06 January 2020",2020,1,"Strategic developments","Disrupted weapons use","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Diinsoor,,Diinsoor,2.4074,42.9766,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","06 January 2020. In Diinsoor, Somali military forces discovered and diffused IEDs. No fatalities occurred.",0,1578943802,SOM 6718920,706,SOM30254,30254,"06 January 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Jowhar,,Mahadaay,2.9704,45.5347,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","06 January 2020. In Mahadaay, Al Shabaab militants exploded an IED targeting AMISOM supply convoy. No fatalities were recorded.",0,1578943802,SOM 6718929,706,SOM30250,30250,"06 January 2020",2020,1,Protests,"Peaceful protest","Protesters (Somalia)",,6,,,0,60,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Woqooyi Galbeed",Berbera,,Berbera,10.4396,45.0143,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","06 January 2020. In Berbera, families living in government housing peacefully demonstrated in front of the Mayor office against the high rent imposed on them. [size=no report]",0,1578943802,SOM 6718930,706,SOM30251,30251,"06 January 2020",2020,1,"Strategic developments","Looting/property destruction","Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Cadale,,Cadale,2.7603,46.3222,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","06 January 2020. In Cadale, Al Shabaab militants stole about 200-300 goats and camels from local population, they accused of collaboration with the government.",0,1578943802,SOM 6718931,706,SOM30252,30252,"06 January 2020",2020,1,"Strategic developments","Looting/property destruction","Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Jowhar,,"Cali Fool Dheere",2.8831,45.6569,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","06 January 2020. In Cali Fool Dheere, Al Shabaab militants stole about 15 goats from the local population.",0,1578943802,SOM 6718936,706,SOM30257,30257,"06 January 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,Shalaambood,1.7087,44.6961,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","06 January 2020. In Shalaambood, Al Shabaab forces attacked Somali military forces. The military reacted with gunfire. No fatalities recorded.",0,1578943802,SOM 7528869,706,SOM30247,30247,"05 January 2020",2020,1,"Strategic developments","Disrupted weapons use","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Mogadishu - Daynile",2.0581,45.3003,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","05 January 2020. In Daynile, a VBIED was removed by the military from a vehicle that was carrying vegetables and fruits.",0,1618571996,SOM 6718900,706,SOM30242,30242,"05 January 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Mudug,Gaalkacyo,,Gaalkacyo,6.7697,47.4308,1,Twitter,"New media","05 January 2020. In Gaalkacyo, an IED explosion injured a senior Somali military officer, Abdiaziz Farah Mohamed Istakin. Attackers unknown.",0,1578943802,SOM 6718907,706,SOM30241,30241,"05 January 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Baydhaba,,Baidoa,3.1172,43.6469,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","05 January 2020. Somali military forces conducted a security operation in Gofgudud (coded to Baidoa at geoprecision 2) and three Al-Shabaab militants were killed.",3,1578943802,SOM 6718911,706,SOM30245,30245,"05 January 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Baydhaba,,Iska-Darka,3.1784,43.657,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","05 January 2020. In Iska-Darka, several soldiers were killed after Al Shabaab militants attacked Somali military forces. Unknown fatalities coded as 10.",10,1578943802,SOM 6718919,706,SOM30240,30240,"05 January 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Shelling/artillery/missile attack","Al Shabaab",,2,,,0,20,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle","Adan Yabaal",,"Adan Yabaal",3.5484,46.5459,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","05 January 2020. In Adan Yabaal, suspected Al Shabaab militants fired three mortar bombs, which landed in Adan Yabal forest. No fatalities reported.",0,1578943802,SOM 6718922,706,SOM30243,30243,"05 January 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Ugaar-Saleban Sub-Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Civilians (Somalia)","Issa Mahmud Sub-Clan Group (Somalia)",7,47,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Nugaal,Garoowe,,Garowe,8.4064,48.4819,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","05 January 2020. A man from the Ugaar Saleban Clan stabbed and wounded a young male from the Issa Mohamoud Clan. Motive unknown.",0,1578943802,SOM 6718923,706,SOM30244,30244,"05 January 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,Golweyn,1.6584,44.58,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","05 January 2020. In Golweyn, Al Shabaab militants attacked Somali military forces. Fatalities unknown.",0,1578943802,SOM 6718928,706,SOM30249,30249,"05 January 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Gaaljecel Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Gaaljecel Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,44,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle","Wanla Weyn",,"Wanla Weyne",2.6195,44.8936,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","05 January 2020. In a clan retaliation, militias from the Galjecel sub clan were involved in an intra-clan armed clash in Wanla weyn. No fatalities recorded.",0,1578943802,SOM 7531220,706,SOM30248,30248,"05 January 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Heliwa",2.0844,45.39,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","05 January 2020. In Heliwa, Somali military forces reacted with gunfire after unknown armed people hurled a hand grenade at them. No fatalities recorded.",0,1618571996,SOM 7799538,706,SOM30246,30246,"05 January 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Shelling/artillery/missile attack","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Jubaland Security Force",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Kismaayo,,Kismayo,-0.3603,42.5463,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","05 January 2020. In Kismayo, Jubaland security forces were attacked by Al Shabaab militants, who used mortars. No fatalities were reported.",0,1617662605,SOM 7527938,706,SOM30237,30237,"04 January 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Mogadishu - Daynile",2.0581,45.3003,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","04 January 2020. In Daynile, suspected Al Shabaab militants shot dead a police officer of the Somali municipal police force, who was collecting tax.",1,1618571996,SOM 6714123,706,SOM30233,30233,"04 January 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Baydhaba,,Daynuunay,3.0399,43.7969,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","04 January 2020. In Daynuunay, Somali military forces were attacked and some of the soldiers were killed by Al Shabaab militants. Unknown fatalities coded as 10.",10,1578512393,SOM 6714132,706,SOM30232,30232,"04 January 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,,,0,30,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Galgaduud,"Ceel Buur",,Kooshin,5.1028,46.4675,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","04 January 2020. A RCIED remotely exploded in Kooshin. It is unknown who placed the device. No fatalities were recorded.",0,1578512393,SOM 6714158,706,SOM30231,30231,"04 January 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence",Grenade,"Al Shabaab",,2,,,0,20,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bari,Bossaso,,Galgala,10.9901,49.0568,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","04 January 2020. In Galgala, Al Shabaab militants hurled a hand grenade, which landed in an empty area. No fatalities were reported.",0,1578512393,SOM 7713397,706,SOM30235,30235,"04 January 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Air/drone strike","Military Forces of the United States (2017-2021)",,8,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,78,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Afmadow,,Dhobley,0.4063,41.0124,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","04 January 2020. In Duyac Garoon, (coded to Dhobley at geoprecision 2), an air strike by suspected US forces hit locals at a wedding party and four persons were reported killed.",4,1614039933,SOM 7579833,706,SOM30236,30236,"04 January 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians","Abduction/forced disappearance","Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Jowhar,,Jowhar,2.7797,45.5042,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","04 January 2020. In Jowhar, eight youths were abducted by Al Shabaab militants. The motive is said to be forced enlistment.",0,1611613362,SOM 6718913,706,SOM30234,30234,"04 January 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Labour Group (Somalia)",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Jowhar,,"Ceel Baraf",3.2072,45.7593,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","04 January 2020. In Ceel Baraf, Al Shabaab militants shot dead a driver transporting cattle and fined the other passengers on the vehicle.",1,1578943802,SOM 6714052,706,SOM30230,30230,"04 January 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Afgooye,2.15,45.116,1,Twitter,"New media","04 January 2020. Al Shabaab militants said they have attacked Somali military forces in the outskirts of Afgooye. Fatalities are unknown.",0,1578512392,SOM 6718918,706,SOM30239,30239,"04 January 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Qoryooley,,Qoryooley,1.7878,44.53,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","04 January 2020. In Qoryooley, no fatalities were reported after Al Shabaab and Somali military forces clashed.",0,1578943802,SOM 7533310,706,SOM30238,30238,"04 January 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Yaqshid",2.0678,45.35,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","04 January 2020. In Yaqshid, unidentified armed people allegedly hurled a hand grenade at Somali military forces. The military reacted with gunfire. No fatalities were recorded.",0,1618571996,SOM 6714113,706,SOM30223,30223,"03 January 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Puntland Dervish Force",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bari,Bossaso,,Bosaso,11.2842,49.1816,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","03 January 2020. In Bosaso, an unidentified armed person shot and wounded a military officer of the Dervish force.",0,1578512393,SOM 6713885,706,SOM30226,30226,"03 January 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Ethiopia)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Baydhaba,,Baidoa,3.1172,43.6469,1,"Radio Dalsan",National,"03 January 2020. AMISOM's Ethiopian contingent were attacked by Al Shabaab militants in Baidoa. No fatalities were reported.",0,1578512392,SOM 6714142,706,SOM30227,30227,"03 January 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Qoryooley,,Balow,1.7239,44.4262,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","03 January 2020. Al Shabaab attacked Somali military's defensive base at Balow. No fatalities were reported.",0,1578512393,SOM 6714152,706,SOM30228,30228,"03 January 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,"Bulo Burto",,"Buqda Caqable",4.0601,45.2577,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","03 January 2020. In Buqda Caqable, three civilians were executed by Al Shabaab militants. The deceased were accused of several crimes.",3,1578512393,SOM 6714156,706,SOM30229,30229,"03 January 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Baraawe,,Baraawe,1.1132,44.0297,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","03 January 2020. In Baraawe, a Somali military soldier was killed and others injured when a RCIED which targeted them exploded. No group claimed responsibility.",1,1578512393,SOM 6713965,706,SOM30222,30222,"03 January 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Puntland Security Force",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bari,Bossaso,,Bosaso,11.2842,49.1816,1,"Somali Memo",National,"03 January 2020. Al Shabaab militants have claimed responsibility for the killing of Isaise Duale, a commander of Horin of Puntland in Bosaso.",1,1578512392,SOM 7713254,706,SOM30225,30225,"03 January 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Air/drone strike","Military Forces of the United States (2017-2021)",,8,"Al Shabaab",,2,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Bacaw,2.0682,44.9133,1,Twitter,"New media","03 January 2020. US carried out an airstrike in Bacaw and killed three Al Shabaab militants.",3,1614039932,SOM 6714100,706,SOM30224,30224,"03 January 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,11,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Cadale,,"Buurka Ceele",2.7183,46.0476,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","03 January 2020. Local police security manning the main entrance road in Buurka Ceele district clashed with the Somali military force. Fatalities unreported.",0,1578512393,SOM 6713886,706,SOM30219,30219,"02 January 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)","AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-)",1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Baydhaba,,Baidoa,3.1172,43.6469,2,"Radio Kulmiye",National,"02 January 2020. Southwest forces of the Somali military forces along with AMISOM said they killed up to 30 Al Shabaab militants in Gofgudud Burey military camp (coded to Baidoa at geoprecision 2).",30,1578512392,SOM 7529101,706,SOM30220,30220,"02 January 2020",2020,1,Riots,"Mob violence","Rioters (Somalia)","Labour Group (Somalia)",5,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,15,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Mogadishu - Dharkenley",2.0095,45.25,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","02 January 2020. In Dharkenley, small business owners stoned Somali police officers for preventing them from re-building their collapsed shops that were impacted by last week's explosion. The police responded with gunfire. No fatalities were reported. [size=no report]",0,1618571996,SOM 7529207,706,SOM30221,30221,"02 January 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)","AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-)",1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Hawl Wadaag",2.048,45.32,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","02 January 2020. In Hawlwadag, Al Shabaab militants carried out an attack against a checkpoint of Somali military forces. AMISOM forces and the Somali military reacted with gunfire. No fatalities were recorded.",0,1618571996,SOM 7579915,706,SOM30218,30218,"01 January 2020",2020,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Civilians (Somalia)","Farmers (Somalia)",7,17,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Jowhar,,Jowhar,2.7797,45.5042,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","01 January 2020. In Koongo (coded to Jowhar at geoprecision 2), Somali military forces shot dead a farmer. Motive unknown.",1,1611613362,SOM 6714146,706,SOM30216,30216,"01 January 2020",2020,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Shelling/artillery/missile attack","Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Jowhar,,Fiidow,3.1761,45.4681,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","01 January 2020. In Fiidow, Al Shabaab militants launched a rocket to a house, which injured three children.",0,1578512393,SOM 6714148,706,SOM30217,30217,"01 January 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Baydhaba,,Baidoa,3.1172,43.6469,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","01 January 2020. In Carra-Gaduud (coded to Baidoa at geoprecision 2) Al Shabaab militants attacked Somali military forces. No fatalities were reported.",0,1578512393,SOM 6714155,706,SOM30214,30214,"01 January 2020",2020,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Afgooye,2.15,45.116,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","01 January 2020. In Afgooye, Al Shabaab militants attacked and clashed with AMISOM forces. No fatalities were recorded.",0,1578512393,SOM 7527618,706,SOM30215,30215,"01 January 2020",2020,1,Protests,"Peaceful protest","Protesters (Somalia)",,6,,,0,60,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,Mogadishu,2.0414,45.3337,1,Twitter,"New media","On 2 January 2020, in Mogadishu, a peaceful protest was held opposing Al Shabaab and condemning last week's attack. Some protesters were seen holding placards that supported the Turkish president. [size=no report]",0,1618571995,SOM 6714129,706,SOM30213,30213,"31 December 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Warmahan,2.3963,45.0159,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","31 December 2019. In Warmahan, Al Shabaab militants attacked Somali military forces. Some soldiers of the military were injured.",0,1578512393,SOM 6713967,706,SOM30210,30210,"31 December 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Puntland Dervish Force",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bari,Bossaso,,Bosaso,11.2842,49.1816,1,"Somali Memo",National,"31 December 2019. In Bosaso, one soldier of the Puntland Dervish forces was killed when an explosion hit their vehicle. No group claimed responsibility.",1,1578512392,SOM 6713971,706,SOM30212,30212,"31 December 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Ethiopia)","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",8,38,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,"Qansax Dheere",,"Qansax Dheere",2.8712,43.0043,1,"Somali Memo",National,"31 December 2019. In Qansax dheere, an unknown group attacked AMISOM Ethiopian troops and Somali military forces using an explosive device. Two killed. The military reacted with gun fire.",2,1578512392,SOM 6714017,706,SOM30209,30209,"31 December 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Burundi)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,"Buufow Bacaad",1.7493,44.7437,1,Twitter,"New media","31 December 2019. Al Shabaab claimed to have attacked AMISOM Burundi forces in Buufow. No fatalities were reported.",0,1578512392,SOM 6713507,706,SOM30207,30207,"31 December 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Government regains territory","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Furuqley,2.251,44.9259,1,Goobjoob,National,"31 December 2019. The Danab force of the Somali military killed five Al Shabaab militants and took over Furuqley.",5,1578512391,SOM 6713508,706,SOM30208,30208,"31 December 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Government regains territory","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Bulo Bashiir",2.1088,44.9458,1,Goobjoob,National,"31 December 2019. The Danab force of the Somali military killed five Al Shabaab militants and took over Bulo Bashiir.",5,1578512391,SOM 6713509,706,SOM30206,30206,"31 December 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Government regains territory","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,Marka,1.7131,44.7639,2,Goobjoob,National,"31 December 2019. The Danab force of the Somali military killed five Al Shabaab militants and took over Bula Maskin (coded to Marka at geoprecision 2).",5,1578512391,SOM 6713510,706,SOM30205,30205,"31 December 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Government regains territory","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Mordinle,2.1202,45.0296,1,Goobjoob,National,"31 December 2019. The Danab force of the Somali military killed five Al Shabaab militants and took over Mordinle.",5,1578512391,SOM 7527641,706,SOM30211,30211,"31 December 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Ethiopia)","AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Uganda)",8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,Mogadishu,2.0414,45.3337,1,Twitter,"New media","31 December 2019. Al Shabaab claimed to have attacked AMISOM Uganda and Ethiopian contingents in Mogadishu. No fatalities were reported.",0,1618571995,SOM 6714115,706,SOM30200,30200,"30 December 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,11,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Galgaduud,Dhuusamarreeb,,Dhuusamarreeb,5.5376,46.3867,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","30 December 2019. In Dhuusamarreeb, two groups of the Somali military force clashed each other. No fatalities were reported.",0,1578512393,SOM 7713292,706,SOM30199,30199,"30 December 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Air/drone strike","Military Forces of the United States (2017-2021)",,8,"Al Shabaab",,2,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bari,Bossaso,,Madarshon,11.1048,48.9707,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","30 December 2019. In Madarshon, United States forces conducted an airstrike against Al Shabaab militants. No fatalities were reported.",0,1614039933,SOM 7579714,706,SOM30202,30202,"30 December 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,11,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Jowhar,,Jowhar,2.7797,45.5042,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","30 December 2019. In Jowhar, Somali military forces manning the Somali State House exchanged gun fire. No fatalities were reported.",0,1611613361,SOM 7799660,706,SOM30201,30201,"30 December 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Kismaayo,,Kismayo,-0.3603,42.5463,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","30 December 2019. In Buulo-bartire (coded to Kismayo at geoprecision 2), one child died and five were injured when a UXO exploded.",1,1617662605,SOM 6714077,706,SOM30198,30198,"30 December 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bari,Bossaso,,Bosaso,11.2842,49.1816,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","30 December 2019. In Bosaso, several Somali military force soldiers were injured when a RCIED exploded. No group claimed responsibility.",0,1578512392,SOM 6714079,706,SOM30204,30204,"30 December 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Labour Group (Somalia)",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,"Belet Weyne",,Raqso,4.5796,45.6863,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","30 December 2019. In Raqso, Al Shabaab militants killed a Khat stimulant trader and wounded others.",1,1578512392,SOM 6714091,706,SOM30203,30203,"30 December 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Civilians (Somalia)","Labour Group (Somalia)",7,17,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,"Belet Weyne",,"Hawo Tako",4.75,45.2,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","30 December 2019. In Hawo Tako, Somali military forces shot dead a person working for a private company. Motive unknown.",1,1578512393,SOM 7527945,706,SOM30194,30194,"29 December 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Civilians (Somalia)","Labour Group (Somalia)",7,17,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Bondhere",2.0456,45.34,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","29 December 2019. In Bondhere, a soldier of the Somali military killed a tuktuk driver following disagreements over taxation.",1,1618571995,SOM 6714133,706,SOM30191,30191,"29 December 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Awdheegle,1.9833,44.8333,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","29 December 2019. In Awdheegle, Al Shabaab militants attacked the Somali military force. No fatalities were reported.",0,1578512393,SOM 6714070,706,SOM30195,30195,"29 December 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,"Bulo Burto",,"Bulo Burto",3.8519,45.5651,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","29 December 2019. In Bulo Burto, Somali military forces were attacked by Al Shabaab militants. No fatalities were reported after the clash.",0,1578512392,SOM 6714072,706,SOM30197,30197,"29 December 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Habar Gedir-Saad Sub-Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Habar Gedir-Saad Sub-Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,44,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Mudug,Hobyo,,Hobyo,5.3505,48.5268,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","29 December 2019. In Hobyo, two armed groups of the Habar Gedir-Saad Sub-Clan Militia clashed. Unknown number of people were killed. Unknown fatalities coded as 10.",10,1578512392,SOM 7713269,706,SOM30190,30190,"29 December 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Air/drone strike","Military Forces of the United States (2017-2021)",,8,"Al Shabaab",,2,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Juba",Jilib,,"Qunyo Barrow",0.8014,43.3837,1,Twitter,"New media","29 December 2019. In Qunyo Barrow, two Al Shabaab militants were killed after an airstrike by US forces.",2,1614039932,SOM 6714107,706,SOM30192,30192,"29 December 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Balcad,,Balcad,2.39,45.3833,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","29 December 2019. In Balcad, Al Shabaab militants clashed with Somali military forces. Two soldiers were injured.",0,1578512393,SOM 6714108,706,SOM30193,30193,"29 December 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Bariirre,2.0476,44.8975,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","29 December 2019. In Bariirre, Al Shabaab militants attacked Somali military forces. Two Somali military soldiers were injured.",0,1578512393,SOM 7713277,706,SOM30189,30189,"29 December 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Air/drone strike","Military Forces of the United States (2017-2021)",,8,"Al Shabaab",,2,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Juba",Jilib,,"Qunyo Barrow",0.8014,43.3837,2,Twitter,"New media","29 December 2019. In Aliyow Barrow (coded to Qunyo Barrow at geoprecision 2) United States' airforce conducted an airstrike against Al Shabaab militants and killed two.",2,1614039933,SOM 6714111,706,SOM30196,30196,"29 December 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Balcad,,"Ceel Geelow",2.5159,45.3622,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","29 December 2019. In Ceel geelow, Al Shabaab militants attacked and killed an unknown number of soldiers from the Somali military. Unknown fatalities coded as 10.",10,1578512393,SOM 6714153,706,SOM30188,30188,"28 December 2019",2019,1,Protests,"Peaceful protest","Protesters (Somalia)",,6,,,0,60,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Togdheer,Burco,,"Fiqi Ayuub",9.9364,46.0278,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 28 December 2019, in Fiqi Ayuub, a peaceful demonstration was held. Protesters said the foreign mining company have not respected its promises to develop the infrastructure of the area. [size=no report].",0,1578512393,SOM 7520846,706,SOM30183,30183,"28 December 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Suicide bomb","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)","Civilians (Somalia); Students (Somalia); Labour Group (Turkey)",1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,Mogadishu,2.0414,45.3337,1,AP,International,"28 December 2019. At least 81 people were killed and 125 injured in a suicide bomb attack in Mogadishu including dozens of university students of Banadir university, two Turkish construction workers, soldiers and several unknown civilians. Al Shabaab claimed responsibility.",81,1618571995,SOM 7527619,706,SOM30186,30186,"28 December 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,11,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Hodan,,"Mogadishu - Hodan",2.0333,45.35,1,Twitter,"New media","28 December 2019. In Hodan, an internal armed clash between Somali military forces resulted in the deaths of at least four people.",4,1611019334,SOM 6714063,706,SOM30184,30184,"28 December 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Afgooye,2.15,45.116,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","28 December 2019. In Afgooye, Al Shabaab militants attacked the AMISOM forces. After a battle, the militants were forced to withdraw. No fatalities were reported.",0,1578512392,SOM 6714064,706,SOM30185,30185,"28 December 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Gaaljecel Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Al Shabaab",,2,24,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,"Belet Weyne",,"Ceel Cali",4.195,44.9885,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","28 December 2019. In Ceel Cali, armed militias from the Gaaljecel clan launched an attack against an Al Shabaab high-ranking officers' residence and seriously injured two officers of the group.",0,1578512392,SOM 6714102,706,SOM30187,30187,"28 December 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,11,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Siinka Dheer",2.0721,45.2231,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","28 December 2019. In Siinka dheer, two groups of the Somali army clashed each other. One soldier was shot dead.",1,1578512393,SOM 6714097,706,SOM30182,30182,"27 December 2019",2019,1,Riots,"Violent demonstration","Rioters (Somalia)","UCID: Justice and Welfare Party",5,,,0,50,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Togdheer,Sheikh,,Sheikh,9.9333,45.1833,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","27 December 2019. In Sheikh, supporters of the Secretary of the Justice and Welfare Party demonstrated and burned tires and blocked roads demanding the release of Mohamoud Ali Sulieman Ramaah, the Secretary of the Party. [size=unknown].",0,1578512393,SOM 7579417,706,SOM30178,30178,"26 December 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Civilians (Somalia)","Labour Group (Somalia)",7,17,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Jowhar,,Jowhar,2.7797,45.5042,1,Twitter,"New media","26 December 2019. In Jowhar, a businessman was shot dead a Somali military soldier for taxation issues.",1,1611613361,SOM 7532314,706,SOM30177,30177,"26 December 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Heliwa",2.0844,45.39,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","26 December 2019. In Heliwa, Al Shabaab militants shot and killed a Somali police officer.",1,1618571994,SOM 7713381,706,SOM30179,30179,"26 December 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Air/drone strike","Military Forces of the United States (2017-2021)",,8,"Al Shabaab",,2,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,Danow,1.7317,44.6253,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","26 December 2019. Suspected United States air force conducted a drone attack in Danow. Danow is a stronghold of the Al Shabaab militants. No fatalities reported.",0,1614039933,SOM 6714076,706,SOM30175,30175,"26 December 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Labour Group (Somalia)",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Afmadow,,Dhobley,0.4063,41.0124,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","26 December 2019. In Dhobley, Al Shabaab militants attacked a civilian vehicle that was transporting Khat. No fatalities were reported.",0,1578512392,SOM 6722538,706,SOM30287,30287,"26 December 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Islamic State (Somalia)",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Puntland Police Force",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bari,Bossaso,,Bosaso,11.2842,49.1816,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","26 December 2019. Islamic state militants claimed to have killed a Puntland Police officer near the National Hospital in Bossaso (Bosaso, Bari) in a drive by shooting.",1,1579553214,SOM 6714095,706,SOM30180,30180,"26 December 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Burundi)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Jowhar,,Buurane,2.9647,45.5124,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","26 December 2019. AMISOM Burundi forces were targeted by an IED in Buurane. No fatalities were reported.",0,1578512393,SOM 6714096,706,SOM30181,30181,"26 December 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Jowhar,,Mahadaay,2.9704,45.5347,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","26 December 2019. Al Shabaab militants exploded an IED targeting AMISOM detachment on combat and security patrol in Mahaday. No fatalities were reported.",0,1578512393,SOM 6714104,706,SOM30176,30176,"26 December 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Balcad,,Gololey,2.4492,45.3542,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","26 December 2019. In Gololey, Al Shabaab militants shot and killed a motorcycle rider for failure to produce contributions receipt and being unruly to the militants.",1,1578512393,SOM 7526792,706,SOM30172,30172,"25 December 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Civilians (Somalia)","Labour Group (Somalia)",7,17,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Hawl Wadaag",2.048,45.32,1,"Somali Memo",National,"25 December 2019. In Hawl wadaag, Somali military soldiers shot dead a motorcycle driver. Motive unknown.",1,1618571994,SOM 7527583,706,SOM30174,30174,"25 December 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Islamic State (Somalia)",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,Mogadishu,2.0414,45.3337,1,Twitter,"New media","25 December 2019. Islamic State Somalia claimed responsibility for the killing of a soldier of the Somali military and wounding of another in Mogadishu.",1,1618571994,SOM 6714020,706,SOM30169,30169,"25 December 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Burundi)","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Badhaadhe,,"Hulugho-Kulbiyow Road",-1.0739,41.288,1,Twitter,"New media","25 December 2019. In Kulbiyow, Al Shabaab militants attacked AMISOM Burundi and Somali military forces. Fatalities unreported.",0,1578512392,SOM 7526834,706,SOM30171,30171,"25 December 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Women (Somalia)",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Mogadishu - Daynile",2.0581,45.3003,1,"Somali Memo",National,"25 December 2019. In Daynile, suspected Al Shabaab militants shot dead a pregnant woman. Motive unknown.",1,1618571994,SOM 6714058,706,SOM30173,30173,"25 December 2019",2019,1,Riots,"Violent demonstration","Rioters (Somalia)",,5,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,15,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Sool,Caynabo,,Wadaamago,8.9248,46.2668,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","25 December 2019. A violent demonstration was held in Wadaamago. The demonstrators burned tires and threw stones at the police claiming that the police has helped an arrested suspect of escaping before being taken to the court. [size=no report]",0,1578512392,SOM 6714085,706,SOM30170,30170,"25 December 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Afgooye,2.15,45.116,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","25 December 2019. In Afgooye, Al Shabaab militants attacked Somali military forces. Fatalities unknown.",0,1578512392,SOM 7692057,706,SOM30167,30167,"24 December 2019",2019,1,"Strategic developments","Disrupted weapons use","Al Shabaab",,2,,,0,20,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Mudug,Xarardheere,,Xaarxaar,4.7621,48.1288,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","24 December 2019. Three Al Shabaab militants died when a VBIED prematurely exploded in Xaarxaar.",3,1618571994,SOM 7799097,706,SOM30164,30164,"24 December 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Kismaayo,,Kismayo,-0.3603,42.5463,1,"SNA Radio",National,"24 December 2019. The Somali military forces in planned operations in Kismayu cleared landmines and attacked Al Shabaab militants. No fatalities reported.",0,1617662604,SOM 6713922,706,SOM30165,30165,"24 December 2019",2019,1,"Strategic developments","Disrupted weapons use","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Puntland Security Force",,1,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bari,Bossaso,,"Biyo Kulule",11.2777,49.1953,1,"Radio Simba",National,"24 December 2019. In Biyo Kulule, Puntland security forces managed to seize several types of weapons and explosives.",0,1578512392,SOM 6713958,706,SOM30163,30163,"24 December 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Jamaame,,Jamaame,0.0692,42.7382,1,"SNA Radio",National,"24 December 2019. The Somali military forces in planned operations in Jamaame cleared landmines and attacked Al Shabaab militants. No fatalities reported.",0,1578512392,SOM 6713961,706,SOM30160,30160,"24 December 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Suicide bomb","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-)",,8,38,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Baraawe,,Baraawe,1.1132,44.0297,1,"Somali Memo",National,"24 December 2019. A suicide bomber killed at least four people in an AMISOM convoy in Baraawe.",5,1578512392,SOM 6713968,706,SOM30161,30161,"24 December 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle","Wanla Weyn",,"Bali Doogle",2.6632,44.6979,1,"Somali Memo",National,"24 December 2019. in Bali doogle, many people were killed when an unknown armed group attacked Somali military forces. Unknown fatalities coded as 10.",10,1578512392,SOM 7798952,706,SOM30159,30159,"24 December 2019",2019,1,Protests,"Excessive force against protesters","Protesters (Somalia)",,6,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Jubaland Security Force",,1,16,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Kismaayo,,Kismayo,-0.3603,42.5463,1,"Radio Simba",National,"On 24 December 2019, in Kismayo, Jubaland security forces fired at protesters. Fatalities or injuries were not reported. The protesters blame the regional president of Jubaland administration for targeting politicians opposed to his administration. [size=no report].",0,1617662604,SOM 6714024,706,SOM30157,30157,"24 December 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Mudug,Xarardheere,,Miliqo,4.9518,47.6779,1,Twitter,"New media","24 December 2019. A military vehicle exploded in Miliqo. Attackers are unknown and fatalities were unreported.",0,1578512392,SOM 6714039,706,SOM30166,30166,"24 December 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Government of Somalia (2017-); Labour Group (Somalia)",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bari,Bossaso,,Bosaso,11.2842,49.1816,1,Twitter,"New media","24 December 2019. Al Shabaab militants claimed responsibility for the killing of a Bosaso Port employee, shot dead as he left work.",1,1578512392,SOM 7797706,706,SOM30158,30158,"24 December 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Government of Somalia (2017-) Jubaland Administration",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Kismaayo,,Kismayo,-0.3603,42.5463,1,Calamada,National,"24 December 2019. Suspected Al Shabaab militants killed an official of the Jubaland administration in an explosion in Kismayo.",1,1617662601,SOM 6713303,706,SOM30162,30162,"24 December 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Kismaayo,,Bar-Sanguun,-0.4876,42.1839,1,Calamada,National,"24 December 2019. Al Shabaab militants attacked Somali military forces in Bar Sanguuni. Fatalities unknown. Unknown fatalities coded as 10.",10,1578512391,SOM 6714083,706,SOM30168,30168,"24 December 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians","Abduction/forced disappearance","Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Labour Group (Somalia)",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,"Belet Weyne",,"Belet Weyne",4.736,45.2043,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","24 December 2019. Three business people, who sell the Khat stimulant were abducted by Al Shabaab militants in Belet weyne. It is unknown where they were taken to.",0,1578512392,SOM 6714126,706,SOM30156,30156,"23 December 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Private Security Forces (Somalia)","Government of Somalia (2017-)",8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,Jalalaqsi,,Jalalaqsi,3.3834,45.5969,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","23 December 2019. In Jalalaqsi, Al Shabaab militants targeted the former Jalalaqasi district commissioner, Mohamed Geney but his securities responded with gunfire. No fatalities were reported.",0,1578512393,SOM 7799172,706,SOM30153,30153,"23 December 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Kismaayo,,Kismayo,-0.3603,42.5463,1,Twitter,"New media","23 December 2019. An explosion targeted Somali military forces in Kismayo. Fatalities unreported.",0,1617662604,SOM 6714025,706,SOM30155,30155,"23 December 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Government regains territory","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Baydhaba,,Baidoa,3.1172,43.6469,2,Twitter,"New media","23 December 2019. Somali military forces took control of Gofgudud Burey military camp (coded to Baidoa at geoprecision 2) again after a fight with Al-Shabaab. At least 10 military soldiers and an unknown number of militants were killed. Unknown fatalities coded as 10.",10,1578512392,SOM 6714043,706,SOM30154,30154,"23 December 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Baydhaba,,Bardaale,3.3516,44.1223,1,Twitter,"New media","23 December 2019. An explosion targeted Somali military forces in Bardaale. Fatalities unreported.",0,1618571994,SOM 6714141,706,SOM30149,30149,"22 December 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Qoryooley,,Mashalaay,1.7407,44.5986,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","22 December 2019. In Mashalaay, Al Shabaab militants attacked Somali military forces. Both sides exchanged gunfire. No fatalities were reported.",0,1578512393,SOM 7692066,706,SOM30147,30147,"22 December 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Baydhaba,,Baldogule,3.1138,43.6498,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","22 December 2019. In Horseed, an IED planted in a restaurant exploded injuring a soldier. Attackers are not known.",0,1613499285,SOM 7799341,706,SOM30151,30151,"22 December 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Kismaayo,,Kismayo,-0.3603,42.5463,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","22 December 2019. In Kismayo, an IED exploded targeting Somali military soldiers. No fatalities were reported.",0,1617662605,SOM 7527762,706,SOM30152,30152,"22 December 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Mogadishu - Daynile",2.0581,45.3003,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","22 December 2019. In Daynile, Al Shabaab militants shot and injured a municipal police officer, who was collecting taxes. The police officer responded back with gunfire.",0,1618571993,SOM 7532673,706,SOM30148,30148,"22 December 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Civilians (Somalia)","Labour Group (Somalia)",7,17,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Karan",2.0652,45.39,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","22 December 2019. In Karan, a Somali military soldier shot dead a tutuk driver. Motive unknown.",1,1618571993,SOM 6714078,706,SOM30150,30150,"22 December 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Marehan-Wagardhac Sub-Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Civilians (Somalia)","Majeerteen-Omar Mahmud Sub-Clan Group (Somalia)",7,47,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Mudug,Gaalkacyo,,Saaxo,6.7167,47,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","22 December 2019. In Saaxo, a man hailing from the Majeerteen-Omar Mohammed clan was shot dead by an armed militia from the Marehan-Wagardhac sub-clan. Motive suspected to be a clan revenge.",1,1578512392,SOM 6713884,706,SOM30137,30137,"21 December 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Baraawe,,Baraawe,1.1132,44.0297,1,"Radio Dalsan",National,"21 December 2019. In Baraawe, a female soldier of the Somali military force was shot dead by unknown armed people in the Southwest residential palace. Motive unknown.",1,1578512392,SOM 7529037,706,SOM30142,30142,"21 December 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,11,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Heliwa",2.0844,45.39,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","21 December 2019. Two groups of the Somali military force clashed in Heliwa after one group tried to stop the construction of a new building by military officers. A civilian was injured.",0,1618571993,SOM 7713359,706,SOM30138,30138,"21 December 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Air/drone strike","Military Forces of the United States (2017-2021)",,8,"Al Shabaab",,2,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Badhaadhe,,Baadhaade,-1.03,41.483,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","21 December 2019. In Badhaadhe, suspected US military forces conducted an airstrike targeting Al Shabaab militants. No fatalities reported so far.",0,1614039933,SOM 6713954,706,SOM30145,30145,"21 December 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Government regains territory","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Kismaayo,,Abdi-Dhore,-0.3257,42.2799,1,"Shabelle Media Network",National,"21 December 2019. US-trained Somali military forces known as Danab have seized full control of Abdi-Dhore from Al-Shabaab militants. Fatalities unknown.",0,1578512392,SOM 7713399,706,SOM30136,30136,"21 December 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Military Forces of the United States (2017-2021)",,8,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,78,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Ceelasha Biyaha",2.0823,45.2102,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","21 December 2019. In Ceelasha Biyaha, Somali military forces on a patrol opened fire on the public and injured two. Reason unknown.",0,1614039933,SOM 7107222,706,SOM30146,30146,"21 December 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Government regains territory","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Kismaayo,,Kaadweyn,-0.3715,42.2998,1,"Shabelle Media Network",National,"On 21 December 2019, US-trained Somali military forces known as Danab seized full control of Hadweyn (Kismaayo, Lower Juba) from Al-Shabaab militants. Fatalities unknown.",0,1591052464,SOM 7107223,706,SOM30144,30144,"21 December 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Government regains territory","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Kismaayo,,Beerhani,-0.2201,42.1959,1,"Shabelle Media Network",National,"On 21 December 2019, US-trained Somali military forces known as Danab seized full control of Berhani (Kismayo, Lower Juba) from Al-Shabaab militants. Fatalities unknown.",0,1591052464,SOM 6713499,706,SOM30143,30143,"21 December 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Mudug,Gaalkacyo,,Gaalkacyo,6.7697,47.4308,1,"Garowe Online",Subnational,"21 December 2019. The Commander of the Somali Land Forces Gen. Abdihamid Mohamed Dirir survived a suspected SVBIED explosion near a hotel in Galkayo. Seven civilians reported dead and several other soldiers were injured. Attackers are unknown.",7,1578512391,SOM 6714030,706,SOM30141,30141,"21 December 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Galgaduud,Dhuusamarreeb,,Dhuusamarreeb,5.5376,46.3867,1,Twitter,"New media","21 December 2019. A suspected IED device exploded inside Somali military's base in Dhuusamarreb. One person was injured. Attackers are unknown.",0,1578512392,SOM 6714056,706,SOM30139,30139,"21 December 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,Golweyn,1.6584,44.58,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","21 December 2019. In Golweyn, Somali military forces were attacked by Al Shabaab militants while they were at their base. No fatalities were reported.",0,1578512392,SOM 6714081,706,SOM30140,30140,"21 December 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Police Forces of Ethiopia (2018-) Liyu Police",,8,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,78,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Woqooyi Galbeed",Gebiley,,Gabiley,9.7333,43.6333,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","21 December 2019. In Gabiley, Ethiopian Liyu Police officers, who crossed the border to catch suspects from Ethiopia, killed one Somali civilian as they fired at the public.",1,1578512392,SOM 6714124,706,SOM30128,30128,"20 December 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Togdheer,Buuhoodle,,Buuhoodle,8.2516,46.3157,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","20 December 2019. In Buuhoodle, Somali military forces were attacked by an IED attack. Fatalities and injuries were reported. Unknown fatalities coded as 10.",10,1578512393,SOM 6714130,706,SOM30134,30134,"20 December 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-)",,8,38,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Afgooye,2.15,45.116,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","20 December 2019. In Afgooye, a roadside RCIED targeted AMISOM forces. The forces reacted with gunfire. Attackers unknown. No report of casualties.",0,1578512393,SOM 6714139,706,SOM30129,30129,"20 December 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,"Belet Weyne",,"Ceel Dhere",4.4197,44.8732,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","20 December 2019. In Ceel dhere, Al Shabaab militants attacked a new training center of the Somali military force. No fatalities were reported.",0,1578512393,SOM 7532583,706,SOM30131,30131,"20 December 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Civilians (Somalia)","Labour Group (Somalia)",7,17,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Yaqshid",2.0678,45.35,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","20 December 2019. In Yaqshid, due to a dispute over taxation, a Somali police officer shot and injured a rickshaw driver.",0,1618571993,SOM 6713966,706,SOM30135,30135,"20 December 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Awdheegle,1.9833,44.8333,1,"Somali Memo",National,"20 December 2019. In Awedheegle, Al Shabaab militants clashed with Somali military forces. Fatalities unreported.",0,1578512392,SOM 6714018,706,SOM30132,30132,"20 December 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Cadale,,Xaaji-Cali,2.9192,46.2173,1,Twitter,"New media","20 December 2019. In Haji Ali, Al Shabaab militants claimed to have killed nine soldiers and seized an armored personnel carrier, and an ambulance.",9,1578512392,SOM 6714026,706,SOM30127,30127,"20 December 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)","Aid Workers (Somalia)",7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Baydhaba,,Baidoa,3.1172,43.6469,1,Twitter,"New media","20 December 2019. In Baidoa, an explosion of an IED killed an activist, who campaigned for Internally Displaced People. Attackers unknown.",1,1578512392,SOM 6714041,706,SOM30133,30133,"20 December 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Cadale,,"Geel Gub",2.9822,46.2872,1,Twitter,"New media","20 December 2019. In Geel gub, the Somali military force attacked Al Shabaab militants. Casualties reported (unclear if injuries or fatalities).",0,1578512392,SOM 6714086,706,SOM30130,30130,"20 December 2019",2019,1,"Strategic developments","Disrupted weapons use","Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Baydhaba,,Baidoa,3.1172,43.6469,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","20 December 2019. In Baidoa, Somali police forces have discovered and removed RCIEDs. No fatalities were reported.",0,1578512392,SOM 6714118,706,SOM30122,30122,"19 December 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Jejele Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Al Shabaab",,2,24,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,"Belet Weyne",,"Belet Weyne",4.736,45.2043,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","19 December 2019. In Baadia Keen (coded to Belet Weyne at geoprecision 2), a Jejele clan militia clashed with Al Shabaab militants. Injuries were reported.",0,1578512393,SOM 6714119,706,SOM30123,30123,"19 December 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Al Shabaab",,2,22,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Cadale,,"Cali Gaudud",3.1939,46.4446,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","19 December 2019. In Cali Gaudud, an Al Shabaab militant killed another Al Shabaab militant. Motive unknown.",1,1578512393,SOM 6714122,706,SOM30126,30126,"19 December 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Buulo Folyo",2.1636,45.1105,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","19 December 2019. In Buulo Folyo, Somali military forces were attacked by Al Shabaab militants. No fatalities reported.",0,1578512393,SOM 6714144,706,SOM30120,30120,"19 December 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Afmadow,,Afmadow,0.5172,42.071,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","19 December 2019. In Afmadow, a hand grenade was hurled targeting the base of the Somali military forces but landed in an empty space. The military reacted with a gunfire. No fatalities were reported.",0,1578512393,SOM 6714154,706,SOM30119,30119,"19 December 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Afgooye,2.15,45.116,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","19 December 2019. In Afgooye, Al Shabaab militants attacked Somali military forces. No fatalities were reported.",0,1578512393,SOM 7531058,706,SOM30125,30125,"19 December 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Mogadishu - Daynile",2.0581,45.3003,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","19 December 2019. In Daynile, after Al Shabaab militants hurled a hand grenade against Somali military forces, the military reacted with gunfire. No fatalities were reported.",0,1618571993,SOM 6761328,706,SOM30124,30124,"19 December 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Baraawe,,Baraawe,1.1132,44.0297,2,Twitter,"New media","19 December 2019. The Somali military said it killed 8 Al Shabaab militants in a special operation in Kaban.",8,1580154801,SOM 6714022,706,SOM30121,30121,"19 December 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Kismaayo,,Bar-Sanguun,-0.4876,42.1839,1,Twitter,"New media","19 December 2019. The Somali military said it killed 7 Al Shabaab militants in a special operation in Bar Sanguun.",7,1578512392,SOM 6714112,706,SOM30116,30116,"18 December 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Baydhaba,,Baidoa,3.1172,43.6469,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","18 December 2019. In Baidoa, Somali military forces responded with gunfire after a hand grenade was hurled at them by unknown armed people. The grenade landed in an empty space.",0,1578512393,SOM 6714114,706,SOM30118,30118,"18 December 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Cadale,,Adale,2.75,46.316,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","18 December 2019. In Adale, unknown number of Somali military soldiers were killed after a RCIED exploded on their vehicle. No group claimed responsibility. Unknown fatalities coded as 10.",10,1578512393,SOM 6714151,706,SOM30115,30115,"18 December 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)","Labour Group (Somalia)",7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Mudug,Gaalkacyo,,Gaalkacyo,6.7697,47.4308,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","18 December 2019. In Gaalkacyo, a businessman was targeted by unknown armed people, who shot and injured him. Motive unknown.",0,1578512393,SOM 6714016,706,SOM30117,30117,"18 December 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Burundi)",,8,38,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Jowhar,,Mahadaay,2.9704,45.5347,2,Twitter,"New media","18 December 2019. Near Mahadaay, AMISOM troops under the Burundi contingent were targeted by an IED explosion. Casualties reported (unclear if injuries or fatalities).",0,1578512392,SOM 6714033,706,SOM30114,30114,"18 December 2019",2019,1,"Strategic developments","Disrupted weapons use","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Puntland Security Force",,1,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bari,Bossaso,,Bosaso,11.2842,49.1816,1,Twitter,"New media","18 December 2019. Puntalnd security forces have disrupted several explosives in Bosaso that were placed by unknown people.",0,1578512392,SOM 6714117,706,SOM30108,30108,"17 December 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)","Women (Somalia)",7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Mudug,Gaalkacyo,,Gaalkacyo,6.7697,47.4308,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","17 December 2019. In Gaalkacyo, suspected militants targeted a woman and shot and injured her as she was sitting in a tuktuk car. The motive of the attack is unknown.",0,1578512393,SOM 7529239,706,SOM30110,30110,"17 December 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Mogadishu - Daynile",2.0581,45.3003,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","17 December 2019. In Daynile, Somali military forces were targeted by a RCIED. The device exploded after the soldiers passed the spot. Al Shabaab took responsibility. No fatalities were reported.",0,1618571992,SOM 6714140,706,SOM30112,30112,"17 December 2019",2019,1,"Strategic developments","Looting/property destruction","Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Farmers (Somalia)",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Jowhar,,"Cali Fool Dheere",2.8831,45.6569,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","17 December 2019. In Cali Fool Dhere, Al Shabaab militants forcibly took away goats from the local herders.",0,1578512393,SOM 6714143,706,SOM30107,30107,"17 December 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Balcad,,Balcad,2.39,45.3833,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","17 December 2019. In Balcad, Somali military forces clashed with Al Shabaab militants. Fatalities were reported. Unknown fatalities coded as 10.",10,1578512393,SOM 7579730,706,SOM30109,30109,"17 December 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Ceelasha Biyaha",2.0823,45.2102,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","17 December 2019. In Ceelasha Biyaha, Al Shabaab militants shot and killed a soldier of the Somali military.",1,1611613361,SOM 7531618,706,SOM30113,30113,"17 December 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Wadajir",2.0462,45.3341,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","17 December 2019. In Wadajir, Al Shabaab claimed responsibility for the shooting death of a soldier of the Somali military force.",1,1618571993,SOM 6714053,706,SOM30106,30106,"17 December 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Balcad,,Balad,2.35,45.3833,1,Twitter,"New media","17 December 2019. In Balad, two soldiers of the Somali military were shot dead in an attack by Al Shabaab.",2,1578512392,SOM 7529469,706,SOM30111,30111,"17 December 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Mogadishu - Dharkenley",2.0095,45.25,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","17 December 2019. In Dharkenley, a hand grenade was hurled at checkpoint of the Somali military in Dharkenley. Soldiers reacted with gunfire towards the attackers' general direction. No fatalities reported.",0,1618571992,SOM 7579157,706,SOM30097,30097,"16 December 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Burundi)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Ceelasha Biyaha",2.0823,45.2102,1,"Somali Memo",National,"16 December 2019. In Ceelasha Biyaha, Al Shabaab militants attacked the military base for AMISOM Burundi forces. At least 12 people were reported dead in the clash.",12,1611613360,SOM 6714134,706,SOM30098,30098,"16 December 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)","Aid Workers (Somalia)",1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Galgaduud,Dhuusamarreeb,,Godinlabe,5.8772,46.6321,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","16 December 2019. In Godinlabe, Somali police forces clashed with an armed group that disrupted food distribution by a humanitarian organization. Two police officers were injured.",0,1618571992,SOM 6714135,706,SOM30099,30099,"16 December 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Labour Group (Somalia)",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bakool,"Ceel Barde",,Banbar,4.679,43.7063,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","16 December 2019. In Banbar, Al Shabaab militants burnt down a truck transporting barrels of fuel. The driver was injured.",0,1578512393,SOM 6714137,706,SOM30101,30101,"16 December 2019",2019,1,Protests,"Peaceful protest","Protesters (Somalia)",,6,,,0,60,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Awdal,Borama,,Borama,9.9387,43.1839,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 16 December 2019, in Borama, around two hundred people demonstrated against the arrest of Mohamed Abdurahman Duale, Chief of Borama town. [size=around two hundred].",0,1578512393,SOM 7710280,706,SOM30100,30100,"16 December 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Air/drone strike","Military Forces of the United States (2017-2021)",,8,"Al Shabaab",,2,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Juba",Bu'aale,,Dujuuma,1.2531,42.5738,1,AFRICOM,Regional,"16 December 2019. In Dujuuma, the United States forces conducted an airstrike on Somali militant's airbase. One militant was reportedly killed.",1,1618571992,SOM 6713962,706,SOM30104,30104,"16 December 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Non-state actor overtakes territory","Mutiny Galmudug Administration Militia",,3,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) (Galmudug Administration)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Galgaduud,Dhuusamarreeb,,Godinlabe,5.8772,46.6321,1,"Somali Memo",National,"16 December 2019. The mutiny forces of Galmudug took control of Godinlabe after fighting with the Galmudug administration military force. One soldier was reported killed.",1,1618571992,SOM 6714092,706,SOM30096,30096,"16 December 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Baydhaba,,Baidoa,3.1172,43.6469,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","16 December 2019. In Baidoa, Al Shabaab militants attacked car that was transporting Khat. The Somali military escorting health workers, arrived and fought back the militants. Injuries reported.",0,1578512393,SOM 6714098,706,SOM30102,30102,"16 December 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence",Grenade,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bari,Bossaso,,Bosaso,11.2842,49.1816,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","16 December 2019. In Bossaso, Al Shabaab claimed responsibility for the grenade attack at a police station in Bosaso. A civilian was injured.",0,1578512393,SOM 6714099,706,SOM30103,30103,"16 December 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians","Abduction/forced disappearance","Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Farmers (Somalia)",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Mareerey,2.116,45.05,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","16 December 2019. In Mareerey, Al Shabaab militants abducted 18 local farmers who were on their way to the farms. The motive of the abduction is unknown.",0,1578512393,SOM 6714101,706,SOM30105,30105,"16 December 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Baydhaba,,Haween,3.2513,43.5443,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","16 December 2019. In Haween, Somali military forces were attacked by Al Shabaab militants. No casualties reported.",0,1578512393,SOM 6714125,706,SOM30089,30089,"15 December 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Jubaland Security Force",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Afmadow,,Afmadow,0.5172,42.071,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","15 December 2019. In Afmadow, Al Shabaab militants launched attacks against the Jubaland security forces. The security forces responded back with gunfire. No fatalities were reported.",0,1578512393,SOM 7533071,706,SOM30095,30095,"15 December 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Yaqshid",2.0678,45.35,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","15 December 2019. In Yaqshid, Somali military forces reacted with gunfire after a hand grenade was hurled at them by suspected Al Shabaab militants. No fatalities reported.",0,1618571992,SOM 6714019,706,SOM30090,30090,"15 December 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Private Security Forces (International)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bari,Bossaso,,Bosaso,11.2842,49.1816,1,Twitter,"New media","15 December 2019. In Bosaso, Al Shabaab militants shot dead a man working for the private security and investigations firm, Saracen International.",1,1578512392,SOM 6714037,706,SOM30087,30087,"15 December 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence",Grenade,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Mudug,Gaalkacyo,,Gaalkacyo,6.7697,47.4308,1,Twitter,"New media","15 December 2019. A police station in Gaalkacyo suffered a grenade attack. Three people were injured. Attackers are unknown.",0,1578512392,SOM 6714045,706,SOM30086,30086,"15 December 2019",2019,1,"Strategic developments","Disrupted weapons use","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Galgaduud,Dhuusamarreeb,,Dhuusamarreeb,5.5376,46.3867,1,Twitter,"New media","15 December 2019. Several explosives found by Somali security forces in Dhuusamarreb have been safely removed.",0,1578512392,SOM 6722501,706,SOM30286,30286,"15 December 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","LGBT (Somalia)",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Qoryooley,,Qoryooley,1.7878,44.53,1,"Somali Guardian",National,"15 December 2019. Al-Shabaab militants executed a man they found guilty of homosexuality in Qoryooley (Qoryooley, Lower Shabelle).",1,1579553214,SOM 6714084,706,SOM30088,30088,"15 December 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Afgooye,2.15,45.116,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","15 December 2019. In Afgooye, Somalia's military and Al Shabaab militants engaged in a brief gunfire before Al Shabaab militants were forced to withdraw. No fatalities were reported.",0,1578512392,SOM 6714087,706,SOM30091,30091,"15 December 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Al Shabaab",,2,23,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Jowhar,,"Cali Fool Dheere",2.8831,45.6569,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","15 December 2019. An unknown armed group ambushed Al Shabaab militants, who were aboard two vehicles in Cali Fool Dhere. Fatalities were not reported.",0,1578512392,SOM 6714088,706,SOM30092,30092,"15 December 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Badhaadhe,,Hosingow,-0.1734,41.2695,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","15 December 2019. In Hosingow, Al Shabaab conducted a probing attack against the Somali military forces. No fatalities were reported.",0,1618571991,SOM 6714089,706,SOM30093,30093,"15 December 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Afgooye,2.15,45.116,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","15 December 2019. In Afgooye, three passengers were injured after a public minibus was ambushed by suspected Al Shabaab militants.",0,1578512392,SOM 6714103,706,SOM30094,30094,"15 December 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians","Sexual violence","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)","Women (Somalia)",7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bari,Bandarbeyla,,Bandarbeyla,9.4956,50.8128,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","15 December 2019. In Bandarbeyla, a 22 years old girl was raped by a man who hails from a different clan to the victim.",0,1578512393,SOM 6687089,706,SOM30080,30080,"14 December 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)","Government of Somalia (2017-)",1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Baraawe,,Baraawe,1.1132,44.0297,1,"Somali Memo",National,"14 December 2019. Baraawe's governor narrowly escaped an explosion targeting him but one soldier was killed and another was injured in Baraawe. Al Shabaab militants claimed responsibility.",1,1576855194,SOM 6687094,706,SOM30082,30082,"14 December 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Afgooye,2.15,45.116,1,"Somali Memo",National,"14 December 2019. In Afgooye, Al Shabaab militants shot dead a soldier of the Somali military, who was allegedly threatening a businessman in the district's tax office.",1,1576855194,SOM 6687134,706,SOM30081,30081,"14 December 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,,,0,30,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,"Bulo Burto",,"Bulo Burto",3.8519,45.5651,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","14 December 2019. In Bulo Burto, an IED exploded inside a shop. Attackers are unknown. No fatalities were reported.",0,1576855194,SOM 6687136,706,SOM30083,30083,"14 December 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Marehan Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Civilians (Somalia)","Reer-Biidyahan Sub-Clan Group (Somalia)",7,47,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Mudug,Gaalkacyo,,Gaalkacyo,6.7697,47.4308,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","14 December 2019. In Gaalkacyo, a man hailing from the Reer-Biidyahan was shot dead by a man from the Marehan clan militia in a suspected clan revenge.",1,1576855194,SOM 6687489,706,SOM30075,30075,"13 December 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence",Grenade,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Baraawe,,Baraawe,1.1132,44.0297,1,Twitter,"New media","13 December 2019. A grenade attack in a restaurant located in Baraawe led to the deaths of two people. Al Shabaab are the suspected attackers.",2,1576855195,SOM 6714121,706,SOM30085,30085,"13 December 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Jalalaqsi Communal Militia (Somalia)","Labour Group (Somalia)",4,"Ceel Baraf Communal Militia (Somalia)",,4,44,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Jowhar,,"Ceel Baraf",3.2072,45.7593,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","13 December 2019. In Ceel Baraf, a fight broke out between the Ceel Baraf communal militia and Khat traders in Jalalaqasi. One injury was reported.",0,1578512393,SOM 7528253,706,SOM30078,30078,"13 December 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Mogadishu - Dharkenley",2.0095,45.25,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","13 December 2019. A civilian male was shot and killed by suspected Al Shabaab militants in Dharkenley. Motive unknown.",1,1618571991,SOM 6687385,706,SOM30074,30074,"13 December 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","El-Adde Communal Militia (Somalia)","Pastoralists (Somalia)",4,"Al Shabaab",,2,24,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle","Wanla Weyn",,"Ceel Adde",3.2307,44.7709,1,"Radio Kulmiye",National,"13 December 2019. Al Shabaab militants clashed with armed pastoralists in El-ade after the militants tried to forcibly collect livestock from the pastoralists. No fatalities were reported.",0,1576855195,SOM 6687390,706,SOM30076,30076,"13 December 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Macaswiley Militia",,3,"Al Shabaab",,2,23,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,"Belet Weyne",,"Belet Weyne",4.736,45.2043,2,"Radio Kulmiye",National,"13 December 2019. In Hiraan (coded to Belet weyne at geoprecision 2), Al Shabaab militants and Macaswiley militants have clashed. No fatalities reported.",0,1576855195,SOM 6687431,706,SOM30079,30079,"13 December 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Warmahan,2.3963,45.0159,1,"Somali Memo",National,"13 December 2019. In Warmahan, a vehicle of the Somali military forces was attacked with an explosive, which set it on fire. No fatalities reported and no group claimed responsibility.",0,1576855195,SOM 6687481,706,SOM30077,30077,"13 December 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Puntland Dervish Force",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bari,Bossaso,,Bosaso,11.2842,49.1816,1,Twitter,"New media","13 December 2019. In Bosaso, a Puntland regional security officer was shot dead by unknown armed people.",1,1576855195,SOM 6687792,706,SOM30070,30070,"12 December 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Mudug,Gaalkacyo,,Gaalkacyo,6.7697,47.4308,2,"Radio Gaalkacyo",National,"12 December 2019. In Qorah (coded to Gaalkacyo at geoprecision 2), a day after clan clashes, two civilians were shot dead by unknown armed people. Motive suspected to be related to earlier clan fights.",2,1576855196,SOM 7163445,706,SOM30067,30067,"12 December 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Puntland Dervish Force",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bari,Bossaso,,Bosaso,11.2842,49.1816,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 12 December 2019, two unknown armed people shot dead a soldier of the Puntland Dervish force in Afar Ii dod junction in Bosaso town (Bossaso, Bari). Motive unknown. No group claimed responsibility.",1,1595270721,SOM 6687831,706,SOM30073,30073,"12 December 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Ethiopia)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,"Qansax Dheere",,"Qansax Dheere",2.8712,43.0043,1,"Somali Memo",National,"12 December 2019. In Qansax Dhere, a bomb explosion by suspected Al Shabaab militants killed three AMISOM forces from the Ethiopian contingent. The troops responded using gun fire.",3,1576855196,SOM 6687833,706,SOM30068,30068,"12 December 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence",Grenade,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Puntland Dervish Force",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bari,Bossaso,,Balli-Khadar,10.9532,49.1327,1,"Somali Memo",National,"12 December 2019. In Balli-Khadar, Puntland military forces were targeted by a grenade attack. Fatalities unknown.",0,1576855196,SOM 6687848,706,SOM30071,30071,"12 December 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Non-state actor overtakes territory","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Baydhaba,,Haween,3.2513,43.5443,1,Calamada,Subnational,"12 December 2019. Al Shabaab militants attacked and controlled the village of Haween from the Southwest military forces. One soldier of the Southwest forces was injured.",0,1576855196,SOM 6687895,706,SOM30072,30072,"12 December 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,Marka,1.7131,44.7639,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","12 December 2019. In Marka, Somali military forces have been attacked by Al Shabaab militants. No fatalities were reported.",0,1576855196,SOM 6687904,706,SOM30069,30069,"12 December 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Government of Somalia (2017-)",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,"Belet Weyne",,"Belet Weyne",4.736,45.2043,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","12 December 2019. In Belet weyne, a suspected Al Shabaab militant shot and killed government official. No group claimed responsibility.",1,1576855196,SOM 6718998,706,SOM30060,30060,"11 December 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Non-state actor overtakes territory","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Balcad,,Balcad,2.39,45.3833,1,Twitter,"New media","11 December 2019. Hundreds of Al Shabaab militants seized the main Somalia military outpost in Hiilweyne (coded to Balcad at geoprecision 2) after attacking the military base. Five people including civilians were killed.",5,1578943815,SOM 6688314,706,SOM30065,30065,"11 December 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Unidentified Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Civilians (Somalia)","Saad Clan Group (Somalia)",7,47,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Mudug,Gaalkacyo,,"Tulo Qorax",6.6857,46.8638,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","11 December 2019. An unknown clan militia killed two pastoralists from the Saad clan group in Tulo Qorax. Motive is suspected clan revenge.",2,1576855197,SOM 6688319,706,SOM30056,30056,"11 December 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle","Wanla Weyn",,"Balad Amiin",2.5829,44.7217,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","11 December 2019. In Balad Amin, after suspected Al Shabaab militants fired rockets against AMISOM forces, AMISOM reacted with a gunfire. No fatalities reported.",0,1576855197,SOM 6688324,706,SOM30057,30057,"11 December 2019",2019,1,Protests,"Peaceful protest","Protesters (Somalia)",,6,,,0,60,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Woqooyi Galbeed",Hargeysa,,Baligubadle,9.0048,44.0017,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","11 December 2019. Residents of Baligubadle protested in the district opposing the House of Representatives of Somaliland's Council for creating instability in the country by approving the District level from B to C level. [size=no report].",0,1576855197,SOM 7529038,706,SOM30063,30063,"11 December 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Heliwa",2.0844,45.39,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","11 December 2019. In Heliwa, unknown armed people hurled a hand grenade at Somali police checkpoint. Police reacted with gunfire. No fatalities reported.",0,1618571991,SOM 6688335,706,SOM30058,30058,"11 December 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Baraawe,,Baraawe,1.1132,44.0297,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","11 December 2019. In Baraawe, Al Shabaab attacked Somali military forces. No fatalities reported.",0,1576855197,SOM 6688341,706,SOM30066,30066,"11 December 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Musa Ismail Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Warsangeli Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,44,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Sool,"Laas Caanood",,Waqdoria,8.3636,47.3133,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","11 December 2019. In Waqdoria, the Musa Ismail clan militia clashed with the clan militia of Warsangeli over land dispute. No fatalities reported but the groups are conducting more mobilization of forces.",0,1576855197,SOM 6688344,706,SOM30059,30059,"11 December 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Ujeedeen Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Hawadle Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,44,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,"Belet Weyne",,"Belet Weyne",4.736,45.2043,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","11 December 2019. In Belet weyne, Ujeejeen clan militias carried out an attack against Hawadle clan militias. Fatalities unreported.",0,1576855197,SOM 6688350,706,SOM30064,30064,"11 December 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Sool,"Laas Caanood",,Qoriley,8.0014,47.5672,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","11 December 2019. In Qoriley, Al Shabaab militants attacked the base of Somali military. No fatalities were reported but civilians were injured.",0,1576855198,SOM 7799423,706,SOM30084,30084,"11 December 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Civilians (Somalia)","Aid Workers (Somalia)",7,17,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Kismaayo,,Kismayo,-0.3603,42.5463,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","11 December 2019. In Kismayo, Somali military security officers assaulted a civilian working of the IOM: International Organization for Migration. The reason is said to be that the securities wanted to take over the managment of Al Shabaab Male Defectors Rehabilitation Centre.",0,1617662605,SOM 7528067,706,SOM30062,30062,"11 December 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,11,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Heliwa",2.0844,45.39,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","11 December 2019. In Heliwa, two units of the Somali military clashed. The cause is allegedly related to land disputes. One civilian was injured.",0,1618571991,SOM 7527593,706,SOM30061,30061,"11 December 2019",2019,1,"Strategic developments","Disrupted weapons use","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,Mogadishu,2.0414,45.3337,1,Twitter,"New media","11 December 2019. In Mogadishu, a day after Al Shabaab attacked SYL hotel, the Somali military's bomb squad detonated another bomb.",0,1618571991,SOM 6688778,706,SOM30055,30055,"10 December 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bakool,Waajid,,Waajid,3.8096,43.2463,1,Twitter,"New media","10 December 2019. In Waajid, Somali military forces ambushed two Al Shabbab militants, who were travelling on a motorbike. One was killed and the other was arrested.",1,1576855199,SOM 6688787,706,SOM30050,30050,"10 December 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)","Muslim Group (Somalia)",7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle","Wanla Weyn",,"Wanla Weyne",2.6195,44.8936,1,Twitter,"New media","10 December 2019. In Wanla weyne, a Mardasa (Quran) teacher was killed by unknown armed people.",1,1576855199,SOM 7532065,706,SOM30049,30049,"10 December 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-)","Labour Group (Somalia)",8,38,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Wardhigley",2.0549,45.33,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","10 December 2019. In Wardhigley, a RCIED targeted an AMISOM convoy. The driver of the convoy and another tuktuk driver were injured due to the explosion.",0,1618571990,SOM 7530023,706,SOM30054,30054,"10 December 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)","Government of Somalia (2017-)",7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Hodan,,"Mogadishu - Hodan",2.0333,45.35,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","10 December 2019. In Hodan, a government official was shot dead by unknown armed people. Motive unknown.",1,1611019341,SOM 7520828,706,SOM30051,30051,"10 December 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,Mogadishu,2.0414,45.3337,1,AP,International,"10 December 2019. At least five armed Al Shabaab militants attacked the SYL hotel in Mogadishu using grenades and firefight. After a battle with the Somali military, people were killed including civilians. Al Shabaab claims over 25 people were killed, but more conservative source put the number at 5. Coded with 5 fatalities",5,1618571990,SOM 6688859,706,SOM30052,30052,"10 December 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Labour Group (Somalia)",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Nugaal,Eyl,,Eyl,7.9666,49.85,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","10 December 2019. In Eyl, a suspected Al Shabaab militant shot dead a businessman. Motive unknown.",1,1576855199,SOM 6688865,706,SOM30053,30053,"10 December 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Puntland Dervish Force","Dhulbahante-Hassan Ugas Sub-Clan Militia (Somalia)",1,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Puntland Dervish Force","Dhulbahante-Naleeye Ahmed Sub-Clan Militia (Somalia)",1,11,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Nugaal,Garoowe,,Garowe,8.4064,48.4819,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","10 December 2019. In Godqaboob (coded to Garowe at geoprecision 2), a member of the Puntland Dervish Force from the Dhulbahante-Hassan Ugas Sub-Clan Militia killed another soldier from the Dhulbahante-Naleeye Ahmed Sub-Clan Militia. Motive unknown.",1,1576855199,SOM 7526830,706,SOM30048,30048,"10 December 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-)","Labour Group (Somalia)",8,38,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,Mogadishu,2.0414,45.3337,1,"Somali Memo",National,"10 December 2019. In Mogadishu, an explosion hit a that was tanker escorted by AMISOM troops. No group took responsibilities. No fatalities reported.",0,1618571990,SOM 6689293,706,SOM30044,30044,"09 December 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,"Bulo Burto",,Maxaas,4.3934,46.0882,1,Twitter,"New media","09 December 2019. In Maxaas, Al Shabaab attacked the Somali military force causing the two sides to clash. No fatalities reported.",0,1576855200,SOM 6689346,706,SOM30047,30047,"09 December 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Dir Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Saad Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,44,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Mudug,Jariiban,,Tawfiiq,6.6173,48.8752,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","09 December 2019. In Tawfiiq, the Saad and Dir clan militia clashed in a suspected inter-clan and land disputes. At least 40 reported killed and 50 injured.",40,1576855201,SOM 7528146,706,SOM30043,30043,"09 December 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Mogadishu - Daynile",2.0581,45.3003,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","09 December 2019. Unknown armed people on a motorbike shot dead a Somali military security officer in Daynile. Motive unknown.",1,1618571990,SOM 7712227,706,SOM30046,30046,"09 December 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Air/drone strike","Military Forces of the United States (2017-2021)",,8,"Al Shabaab",,2,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Juba",Saakow,,Saakow,1.6394,42.4522,1,AP,International,"09 December 2019. In Saakow, the United States military conducted an airstrike and killed one senior Al Shabaab militant.",1,1614039928,SOM 7529471,706,SOM30045,30045,"09 December 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)","Government of Somalia (2017-)",3,"Civilians (Somalia)","Labour Group (Somalia)",7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Mogadishu - Dharkenley",2.0095,45.25,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","09 December 2019. In Dharkenley, a government tax collector shot and injured a rickshaw driver after a dispute over taxation issues.",0,1618571990,SOM 6689798,706,SOM30042,30042,"08 December 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Qoryooley,,Qoryooley,1.7878,44.53,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","08 December 2019. In Qoryooley, Somali military forces were attacked by Al Shabaab militants. No fatalities were reported.",0,1576855202,SOM 7799303,706,SOM30040,30040,"08 December 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Kismaayo,,Kismayo,-0.3603,42.5463,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","08 December 2019. Al Shabaab militants claimed responsibility for the death of one soldier, among Darawish soldiers, who were ambushed by the group in Netko (coded to Kismayo at geoprecision 2).",1,1617662605,SOM 6689355,706,SOM30039,30039,"08 December 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Bariirre,2.0476,44.8975,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","08 December 2019. In Bariirre, Al Shabaab militants claimed responsibility for attacking the US-backed Somali military forces known as 'Danab'. No fatalities were reported.",0,1576855201,SOM 7529836,706,SOM30041,30041,"08 December 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Mogadishu - Dharkenley",2.0095,45.25,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","08 December 2019. In Dharkenley, a Somali military senior officer was shot dead by Al Shabaab militants.",1,1618571990,SOM 6689755,706,SOM30037,30037,"08 December 2019",2019,1,"Strategic developments","Disrupted weapons use","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Kismaayo,,Bar-Sanguun,-0.4876,42.1839,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","08 December 2019. In Bar-Sanguun, IEDs planted by unknown armed people were safely removed by the Somali military.",0,1576855202,SOM 6689765,706,SOM30038,30038,"08 December 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Baraawe,,Baraawe,1.1132,44.0297,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","08 December 2019. In Baraawe, Somali military forces were attacked by Al Shabaab militants. Al Shabaab claimed it killed soldiers. Unknown fatalities coded as 10.",10,1576855202,SOM 6690102,706,SOM30035,30035,"07 December 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Jubaland Security Force",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Afmadow,,Dhobley,0.4063,41.0124,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","07 December 2019. In Deg-Elama (coded to Dhobley at geoprecision 2), Al Shabaab militants attacked Jubaland security forces and briefly controlled the area. No fatalities reported.",0,1576855203,SOM 7530564,706,SOM30033,30033,"07 December 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Mogadishu - Dharkenley",2.0095,45.25,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","07 December 2019. In Galbeed (coded to Dharkenley at geoprecision 2) an armed woman entered a police station and shot dead a police officer in the station. Motive unknown.",1,1618571989,SOM 6690129,706,SOM30034,30034,"07 December 2019",2019,1,"Strategic developments",Agreement,"Habar Jeclo Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Habar Yoonis Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,44,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Sanaag,"Ceel Afweyn",,"Ceel Afweyn",9.9293,47.2173,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","07 December 2019. Leaders, intellectuals and representatives of the Habar Jeclo and Habar Yoonis clans signed a peace agreement in Ceel Afweyn. They have been fighting for the past two years.",0,1576855203,SOM 7526514,706,SOM30030,30030,"07 December 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,Mogadishu,2.0414,45.3337,1,"Shabelle Media Network",National,"07 December 2019. A Somali military soldier was shot dead in Mogadishu by Al Shabaab militants, who claimed responsibility.",1,1618571989,SOM 7799240,706,SOM30036,30036,"07 December 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Jubaland Security Force",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Kismaayo,,Kismayo,-0.3603,42.5463,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","07 December 2019. In Kismayo, unknown armed people stabbed to death an officer of the Jubaland security forces. Motive unknown.",1,1617662604,SOM 6690567,706,SOM30031,30031,"06 December 2019",2019,1,"Strategic developments",Other,"Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Balcad,,Gololey,2.4492,45.3542,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","06 December 2019. In Gololey, Al Shabaab militants diverted and broke the banks of Shaballe river to cause flooding in AMISOM's base.",0,1576855205,SOM 6690164,706,SOM30029,30029,"06 December 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) National Intelligence and Security Agency",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,"Bulo Burto",,"Sagaal Geed",3.8498,45.7178,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","06 December 2019. Al Shabaab took responsibility for targeting Somali military forces using explosives in Sagaal geed. Two soldiers were killed.",2,1576855204,SOM 6690454,706,SOM30026,30026,"06 December 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Jubaland Security Force",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Kismaayo,,Bar-Sanguun,-0.4876,42.1839,1,"Somali Memo",National,"06 December 2019. In Bar Sanguun, a clash and an explosive attack by Al Shabaab against the Juba land security forces has killed at least four soldiers from the Juba land side.",4,1576855205,SOM 6690459,706,SOM30028,30028,"06 December 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Balcad,,Qalimow,2.5878,45.3695,1,"Somali Memo",National,"06 December 2019. Al Shabaab militants have attacked the Qalimoq military base of the Somali military and killed at least one soldier.",1,1576855205,SOM 6690515,706,SOM30032,30032,"06 December 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Jejele Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,24,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Gedo,Garbahaarey,,"Ceel Cadde",3.0359,41.8674,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","06 December 2019. In Ceel Cadde, Al Shabaab militants have killed two from the Jejele clan militia, when they had attacked and briefly controlled the area.",2,1576855205,SOM 7526906,706,SOM30027,30027,"06 December 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) National Intelligence and Security Agency",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Waaberi",2.0195,45.31,1,"Somali Memo",National,"06 December 2019. A Somali intelligence officer was shot dead by Al Shabaab militants in Waaberi.",1,1618571989,SOM 6690591,706,SOM30025,30025,"05 December 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Qoryooley,,Qoryooley,1.7878,44.53,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","05 December 2019. In Qoryooley, Al Shabaab militants attacked Somali military forces. Fatalities unknown.",0,1576855205,SOM 6690909,706,SOM30021,30021,"05 December 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle","Wanla Weyn",,"Ceel Adde",3.2307,44.7709,1,Twitter,"New media","05 December 2019. Al Shabaab militants have attacked the town of Ceel Added. No fatalities reported so far.",0,1576855207,SOM 6690951,706,SOM30022,30022,"05 December 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Civilians (Somalia)","Leelkayse Clan Group (Somalia)",7,17,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Nugaal,Garoowe,,Garowe,8.4064,48.4819,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","05 December 2019. In Garoowe, Somali police officer has shot dead a civilian hailing from the Leelkayse clan in a suspected clan-related attack.",1,1576855207,SOM 7799237,706,SOM30024,30024,"05 December 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Kismaayo,,Kismayo,-0.3603,42.5463,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","05 December 2019. In the villages of Kismayo, Somali military forces conducted a security operation targeting Al Shabaab militants. No fatalities were reported.",0,1617662604,SOM 7579594,706,SOM30023,30023,"05 December 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians","Abduction/forced disappearance","Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) National Intelligence and Security Agency",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Jowhar,,Jowhar,2.7797,45.5042,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","05 December 2019. Al Shabaab militants have abducted a Somali military intelligence officer, who was on his personal duty in Josher.",0,1611613361,SOM 6691369,706,SOM30015,30015,"04 December 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Government of Somalia (2017-)",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Bariirre,2.0476,44.8975,1,Twitter,"New media","04 December 2019. In Bariirre, the mayor of Awdhegle town, Mohamed Yarow, was killed in a roadside explosion. Al Shabaab claimed responsibility.",1,1576855209,SOM 6691371,706,SOM30016,30016,"04 December 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Balcad,,"Ceel Geelow",2.5159,45.3622,1,Twitter,"New media","04 December 2019. In Ceel Geelow, an IED explosion injured a soldier of the Somali military force.",0,1576855209,SOM 6691380,706,SOM30019,30019,"04 December 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle","Wanla Weyn",,Muuri,2.6133,44.8888,1,Twitter,"New media","04 December 2019. In Muuri, three civilians travelling on a tuktuk were killed in IED explosion placed by an unknown armed group.",3,1576855209,SOM 6691388,706,SOM30020,30020,"04 December 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,Shalaambood,1.7087,44.6961,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","04 December 2019. In Shalaambood, Somali military forces reacted with gunfire after a hand grenade was hurled by by Al Shabaab militants.",0,1576855209,SOM 6691403,706,SOM30017,30017,"04 December 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Women (Somalia)",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bakool,Tayeeglow,,"Ceel Gudo",4.1058,44.355,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","04 December 2019. In Ceel Gudo, Al Shabaab militants have killed a woman for not wearing a veil over her head, for the household not having receipt proving the contribution to the militants and failure to make livestock (goats & sheep) contributions for November.",1,1576855209,SOM 6690979,706,SOM30018,30018,"04 December 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Dir Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Civilians (Somalia)","Omar Mahmud Clan Group (Somalia); Pastoralists (Somalia)",7,47,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Mudug,Jariiban,,Jariiban,7.2135,48.851,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","04 December 2019. Armed people from the Dir clan shot dead a pastoralist from the Omar Mohamud clan.",1,1576855207,SOM 6691860,706,SOM30013,30013,"03 December 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Unidentified Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Unidentified Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,44,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Togdheer,Burco,,Burco,9.745,45.634,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","03 December 2019. In Barco, two unidentified clan militia clashed over grazing land. No fatalities were reported.",0,1576855210,SOM 6691862,706,SOM30014,30014,"03 December 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,11,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Galgaduud,Dhuusamarreeb,,Dhuusamarreeb,5.5376,46.3867,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","03 December 2019. In Dhuusamarreeb, a soldier of the Somali soldier killed another senior soldier due to an unknown cause.",1,1576855210,SOM 6691874,706,SOM30011,30011,"03 December 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)","AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Ethiopia)",1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Afmadow,,Afmadow,0.5172,42.071,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","03 December 2019. In Afmadow, Al Shabaab militants clashed with AMISOM forces after the former attacked the later. No fatalities reported.",0,1576855210,SOM 6691877,706,SOM30010,30010,"03 December 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Afgooye,2.15,45.116,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","03 December 2019. Al Shabaab militants attacked Somali military force's checkpoint in the outskirts of Afgooye. No fatalities were reported.",0,1576855210,SOM 6691424,706,SOM30009,30009,"03 December 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Dir Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Saad Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,44,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Mudug,Hobyo,,"Af Barwaaqo",6.497,48.7833,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","03 December 2019. In Aft Barwaaqo, armed Dir and Sa'ad clans clashed over land and clan retaliation. Fatalities and injuries reported but figures unknown. Unknown fatalities coded as 10.",10,1576855209,SOM 6691789,706,SOM30012,30012,"03 December 2019",2019,1,Protests,"Excessive force against protesters","Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Protesters (Somalia)",,6,16,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,"Bulo Burto",,"Bulo Burto",3.8519,45.5651,1,"Somali Memo",National,"03 December 2019. Hirshabelle administration police forces fired on protesters in Bulo Burto and killed one protester. [size=no report]",1,1576855210,SOM 6718997,706,SOM30003,30003,"02 December 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Government regains territory","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Gedo,Baardheere,,Bardera,2.3385,42.2843,2,Goobjoob,National,"02 December 2019. Somali military forces have taken over Raydab and Daar Maalin (coded to Bardera at geoprecision 2), which was under the control of Al Shabaab militants. The military claimed to have killed 5 militants over the three days of the battle.",5,1578943815,SOM 7528744,706,SOM30008,30008,"02 December 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Mogadishu - Dharkenley",2.0095,45.25,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","02 December 2019. In Dharkenley, suspected Al Shabaab militants shot and injured Somali police officer, who was collecting tax.",0,1618571989,SOM 6691892,706,SOM30005,30005,"02 December 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Militia (Col. Caare)",,3,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Sanaag,Ceerigaabo,,Ceerigaabo,10.6218,47.3681,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","02 December 2019. Suspected militia of Col. Caare attacked Ceerigaabo central police station. Fatalities unreported.",0,1576855211,SOM 7527780,706,SOM30007,30007,"02 December 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Civilians (Somalia)","Labour Group (Somalia)",7,17,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Bondhere",2.0456,45.34,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","02 December 2019. In Bondhere, a Somali military soldier shot dead a tuktuk driver. The motive is reportedly related to extortion of money.",0,1618571989,SOM 6692309,706,SOM30006,30006,"02 December 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Sool,"Laas Caanood",,Laascaanood,8.4774,47.3597,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","02 December 2019. In Laascaanood, unknown armed people shot dead a Somali police officer. Motive unknown.",1,1576855212,SOM 6692317,706,SOM30004,30004,"02 December 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) National Intelligence and Security Agency",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Gedo,"Belet Xaawo",,"Belet Xaawo",3.7807,41.8943,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","02 December 2019. In Belet Xaawo, Al Shabaab militants have clashed with Somali Intelligence officers, who escaped unhurt.",0,1576855212,SOM 7579732,706,SOM30001,30001,"01 December 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Dir Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Civilians (Somalia)","Hawadle Clan Group (Somalia)",7,47,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Ceelasha Biyaha",2.0823,45.2102,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","01 December 2019. Armed local militias from Dir clan shot and killed three civilians from the Hawadle clan in Ceelasha Biyaha.",3,1611613361,SOM 6692323,706,SOM30000,30000,"01 December 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Kenya (2013-)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Gedo,Baardheere,,Bardera,2.3385,42.2843,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","01 December 2019. Somali military and Al Shabaab militants clashed at Darmaalin (coded to Bardera at geoprecision 2). Fatalities unreported.",0,1576855212,SOM 7529970,706,SOM30002,30002,"01 December 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) National Intelligence and Security Agency",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Mogadishu - Daynile",2.0581,45.3003,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","01 December 2019. Somali military forces reacted with gunfire after hand grenade was hurled at them in Daynile. No fatalities were reported.",0,1618571989,SOM 6692343,706,SOM29999,29999,"01 December 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Baraawe,,Baraawe,1.1132,44.0297,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","01 December 2019. In Baraawe, suspected Al Shabaab militants hurled a hand grenade against Somali police. The police reacted with gunfire. No fatalities reported.",0,1576855212,SOM 7527697,706,SOM29997,29997,"30 November 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)","AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Ethiopia)",1,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,17,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Hawl Wadaag",2.048,45.32,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","30 November 2019. Somali military soldiers shot dead a civilian man in Hawl wadaag. Reason unknown.",0,1618571988,SOM 7534444,706,SOM29994,29994,"30 November 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,11,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,Mogadishu,2.0414,45.3337,1,Twitter,"New media","On 30 November 2019. In Mogadishu, a senior Somali military general, was shot dead by another military junior officer over alleged 'land dispute.'",1,1618571988,SOM 6693017,706,SOM29991,29991,"30 November 2019",2019,1,"Strategic developments","Looting/property destruction","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)","AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Ethiopia)",3,"Al Shabaab",,2,23,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Gedo,Baardheere,,Bardera,2.3385,42.2843,1,"Somali Memo",National,"On 30 November 2019. Al Shabaab has accused a militia loyal to the AMISOM Ethiopian contingent of robbing its livestock in Bardera.",0,1576855215,SOM 6692794,706,SOM29992,29992,"30 November 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Gedo,Baardheere,,Bardera,2.3385,42.2843,1,Xinhua,International,"On 30 November 2019. Somali military forces claimed to have killed six Al Shabaab militants in Bardera.",6,1576855214,SOM 6693089,706,SOM29995,29995,"30 November 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Kenya (2013-)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Afmadow,,Qoqani,0.2906,41.7128,1,Twitter,"New media","On 30 November 2019. In Qoqani, Al Shabaab militants attacked the base of the Kenyan military. There are no reports about fatalities.",0,1576855215,SOM 6693101,706,SOM29998,29998,"30 November 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Labour Group (Somalia)",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Baydhaba,,Walaq,3.4952,43.2258,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","30 November 2019. Al Shabaab militants injured some owners of donkey (and killed five donkeys) and burnt the charcoal transported by the donkey carts at Walaq.",0,1576855215,SOM 7713019,706,SOM29993,29993,"30 November 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Air/drone strike","Military Forces of the United States (2017-2021)",,8,"Al Shabaab",,2,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Juba",Jilib,,Jilib,0.4833,42.7666,1,"Shabelle Media Network",National,"On 30 November 2019. In the outskirts of Jilib suspected United States Air Force conducted an air strike against Al Shabaab militants targeting a facility. No fatalities reported.",0,1614039930,SOM 6693122,706,SOM29996,29996,"29 November 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Omar Mahmud Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Saad Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,44,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Sanaag,Laasqoray,,"Bali Busle",10.0489,48.8924,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","29 November 2019. Two groups of militias from Omar Mohamud and Sa'ad clan exchanged gunfire at Laaso-Dhaadheer (coded to Bali Busle at geoprecision 2). Five injured.",0,1576855215,SOM 6693123,706,SOM29987,29987,"29 November 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Gedo,Baardheere,,Bardera,2.3385,42.2843,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 29 November 2019. In Bardera, Somali military forces have been attacked by Al Shabaab militants. Fatalities have not been reported.",0,1576855215,SOM 7529881,706,SOM29990,29990,"29 November 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Wardhigley",2.0549,45.33,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 29 November 2019. In Wardhigley, suspected Al Shabaab elements hurled a hand grenade on a house of a Somali military official. The guards of the official responded with gun fire. No fatalities were reported.",0,1618571987,SOM 7528877,706,SOM29989,29989,"29 November 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,11,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Mogadishu - Daynile",2.0581,45.3003,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 29 November 2019. In Daynile, two groups of the Somali military have clashed. Fatalities unknown.",0,1618571987,SOM 7713011,706,SOM29988,29988,"29 November 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Air/drone strike","Military Forces of the United States (2017-2021)",,8,"Al Shabaab",,2,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Juba",Jilib,,Jilib,0.4833,42.7666,1,"Shabelle Media Network",National,"On 29 November 2019. In the outskirts of Jilib suspected United States Air Force conducted an air strike against Al Shabaab militants. Deaths and property destructions reported. Unknown fatalities coded as 10.",10,1614039930,SOM 6693931,706,SOM29985,29985,"28 November 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Ethiopia)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,"Bulo Burto",,Halgan,4.2117,45.5625,1,"Somali Memo",National,"On 28 November 2019. In Halgan, Al Shabaab militants clashed with AMISOM Ethiopian contingent forces. The fatalities or injuries are not yet reported.",0,1576855218,SOM 7528149,706,SOM29986,29986,"28 November 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Mogadishu - Daynile",2.0581,45.3003,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 28 November 2019. Al Shabaab militants shot dead a Somali military soldier and took his weapons in Daynile.",1,1618571986,SOM 6693627,706,SOM29984,29984,"28 November 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,"Buur Hakaba",,"Buur Xakaba",2.8049,44.0821,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 28 November 2019. Near Xawal-Alundi (coded to Buur Xakaba at geoprecision 2), Al Shabaab militants have kidnapped and hacked a civilian to death. He was reportedly associated with Somali military forces.",1,1576855217,SOM 6694202,706,SOM29978,29978,"27 November 2019",2019,1,Protests,"Peaceful protest","Protesters (Somalia)",,6,,,0,60,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Nugaal,Garoowe,,Garowe,8.4064,48.4819,1,"Radio Gaalkacyo",National,"On 27 November 2019. Clan leaders in Garowe held a peaceful protest against the administration accusing the authorities in Garowe of failing to abide by the agreement between clans which founded Puntland in 1998. [size=no report].",0,1576855219,SOM 6694009,706,SOM29982,29982,"27 November 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,11,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Jowhar,,Mahadaay,2.9704,45.5347,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 27 November 2019. Due to an internal dispute between two parties of the Somali military, a commander escaped a killing attempt from the gunshots of another soldier in Mahadaay.",0,1576855218,SOM 6694018,706,SOM29976,29976,"27 November 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Dhulbahante Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Dhulbahante Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,44,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Sanaag,Ceerigaabo,,Ceerigaabo,10.6218,47.3681,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 27 November 2019. In Ceerigaabo, two clan militia of the Dhulbahante clan militia fought. It resulted in the death of at least three people.",3,1576855218,SOM 7799428,706,SOM29977,29977,"27 November 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Kismaayo,,Kismayo,-0.3603,42.5463,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 27 November 2019. In Farjano, unidentified armed people with military outfits shot dead a government soldier. Motive unknown.",1,1617662605,SOM 6694024,706,SOM29983,29983,"27 November 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,11,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Balcad,,Warshiikh,2.2983,45.798,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 27 November 2019. In Warshiikh, two groups of Somali military forces fought each other. The cause is unknown. Fatalities unreported.",0,1576855218,SOM 6694026,706,SOM29979,29979,"27 November 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,Golweyn,1.6584,44.58,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 27 November 2019. In Golweyn, Al Shabaab militants have clashed with Somali military forces after they first attacked them using hand grenade.",0,1576855218,SOM 6694029,706,SOM29975,29975,"27 November 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence",Grenade,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Baydhaba,,Baidoa,3.1172,43.6469,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 27 November 2019. Al Shabaab militants hurled a hand grenade at the Southwest police force in Baidoa. No fatalities reported.",0,1576855218,SOM 7799229,706,SOM29981,29981,"27 November 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,11,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Kismaayo,,Kismayo,-0.3603,42.5463,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 27 November 2019. In Kismayo, a Somali military soldier shot dead another soldier, who hailed from the same clan group as the attacker. Motive unknown.",1,1617662604,SOM 6694356,706,SOM29980,29980,"27 November 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Afmadow,,Jaldesa,0.3859,41.6181,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 27 November 2019. Suspected Al Shabaab militants ambushed a civilian vehicle for allegedly transporting Khat/Mira in the Jaldesa grazing area. The militants had banned the Khat stimulant. No fatalities reported.",0,1576855219,SOM 7530304,706,SOM29974,29974,"26 November 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence",Grenade,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Hawl Wadaag",2.048,45.32,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 26 November 2019. An unidentified person hurled a hand grenade towards Somali military forces position in Hawlwadaag. It landed in an empty land. No fatalities reported.",0,1618571986,SOM 6694365,706,SOM29972,29972,"26 November 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-)",,8,"Civilians (Somalia)","Al Shabaab",7,78,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Cadale,,Cadale,2.7603,46.3222,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 26 November 2019. In Cadale, AMISOM forces have shot dead a civilian driver, whom they suspected as an Al Shabaab militant, for refusing to stop his car, when ordered.",1,1576855219,SOM 6694382,706,SOM29971,29971,"26 November 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Baraawe,,Baraawe,1.1132,44.0297,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 26 November 2019. In Baraawe, Al Shabaab militants attacked Somali military forces base. No fatalities were reported.",0,1576855219,SOM 6694388,706,SOM29973,29973,"26 November 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)","Pastoralists (Somalia); Dir Clan Group (Somalia)",7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Mudug,Jariiban,,Jariiban,7.2135,48.851,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 26 November 2019. In Jariiban, due to a clan revenge, armed people shot and killed two pastoralists from the Dir clan group.",2,1576855219,SOM 7530337,706,SOM29968,29968,"25 November 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Mogadishu - Daynile",2.0581,45.3003,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 25 November 2019. In Daynile, a civilian was shot dead by suspected Al Shabaab militants. Motive unknown.",0,1618571986,SOM 7532158,706,SOM29967,29967,"25 November 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,11,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Mogadishu - Daynile",2.0581,45.3003,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 25 November 2019. Somali police forces clashed with the Somali military in Daynile during an operation. The motive of the clash or the fatalities are unknown.",0,1618571986,SOM 7530397,706,SOM29969,29969,"25 November 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Yaqshid",2.0678,45.35,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 25 November 2019. In Yaqshid unknown gunmen travelling on a motorbike, shot and seriously injured a Somali military soldier.",0,1618571986,SOM 6694821,706,SOM29970,29970,"25 November 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Qoryooley,,Qoryooley,1.7878,44.53,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 25 November 2019. In Qoryooley, Somali military forces were ambushed by Al Shabaab militants. No fatalities reported.",0,1576855221,SOM 6694825,706,SOM29966,29966,"25 November 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Warsangeli Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Al Shabaab",,2,24,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Sanaag,Laasqoray,,Laasqoray,11.1603,48.1949,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 25 November 2019. In Laasqoray, Warsangeli militia clashed with Al Shabaab militants after they told the militants to leave the area and stop excavation of diamond. No fatalities reported.",0,1576855221,SOM 6694827,706,SOM29964,29964,"25 November 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,"Belet Weyne",,"Belet Weyne",4.736,45.2043,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 25 November 2019. Somali military forces clashed with Al Shabaab militants in Belet weyne. Fatalities or injuries were not reported.",0,1576855221,SOM 6694833,706,SOM29965,29965,"25 November 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Macaswiley Militia",,3,"Al Shabaab",,2,23,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Galgaduud,Dhuusamarreeb,,Dhuusamarreeb,5.5376,46.3867,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 25 November 2019. The Macaswiley militia attacked Al Shabaab in Dhuusamarreeb. Both sides fought each other but the fatalities or injuries are not known.",0,1576855221,SOM 6695098,706,SOM29963,29963,"25 November 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Puntland Security Force",,1,"Islamic State (Somalia)",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bari,Bossaso,,"Al Madow",11.1632,49.0395,1,"Radio Gaalkacyo",National,"On 25 November 2019. In Al Madow, Puntaland security forces claimed to have killed 5 Islamic State militants.",5,1576855222,SOM 6695752,706,SOM29960,29960,"24 November 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,Marka,1.7131,44.7639,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 24 November 2019. In Ceel Salini, (coded to Marka at geoprecision 2), Al Shabaab militants clashed with Somali military forces. Fatalities and injuries unreported.",0,1576855224,SOM 7531115,706,SOM29962,29962,"24 November 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Civilians (Somalia)","Labour Group (Somalia)",7,17,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Hodan,,"Mogadishu - Hodan",2.0333,45.35,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 24 November 2019. In Hodan, a Somali police officer shot dead a rickshaw driver after a dispute over taxation.",1,1611019345,SOM 6695338,706,SOM29958,29958,"24 November 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)","Teachers (Somalia)",7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Afgooye,2.15,45.116,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 24 November 2019. A school teacher was shot and killed in Afgooye by unknown armed people. Motive unknown.",1,1576855222,SOM 6695365,706,SOM29961,29961,"24 November 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,Marka,1.7131,44.7639,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 24 November 2019. A Somali military soldier was killed by Al Shabaab militants in Marka. Al Shabaab took responsibility.",1,1576855222,SOM 6695385,706,SOM29959,29959,"24 November 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,11,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Sanaag,Ceerigaabo,,Ceerigaabo,10.6218,47.3681,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 24 November 2019. In Ceerigaabo, two Somali military soldiers were killed when two groups of the force clashed each other. Reason unknown.",2,1576855222,SOM 7529475,706,SOM29956,29956,"23 November 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Mogadishu - Dharkenley",2.0095,45.25,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 23 November 2019. In Dharkenley, an IED targeted Somali security forces on foot patrol. No fatalities reported.",0,1618571985,SOM 7528983,706,SOM29957,29957,"23 November 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Hamar Weyne",2.0337,45.34,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 23 November 2019. Somali military forces were targeted by an IED in Hamar weyne. Al Shabaab took responsibility. No fatalities reported.",0,1618571985,SOM 7163428,706,SOM29949,29949,"23 November 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Suicide bomb","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)","AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-)",1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Awdheegle,1.9833,44.8333,1,"Al Furqaan",National,"On 23 November 2019, a suicide attack by Al Shabaab militants killed 10 Somali military forces and AMISOM forces in Awdheegle village (Afgooye, Lower Shabelle). 11 people were killed including the suicide attacker.",11,1595270721,SOM 7797711,706,SOM29955,29955,"23 November 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-) Jubaland Security Force",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Kismaayo,,Kismayo,-0.3603,42.5463,1,Calamada,National,"On 23 November 2019. In Kismayo, soldiers of the Jubaland security forces were killed by an explosive. Unknown fatalities coded as 10.",10,1617662601,SOM 7527649,706,SOM29950,29950,"23 November 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,Mogadishu,2.0414,45.3337,1,Twitter,"New media","On 23 November 2019. A car bomb exploded in Mogadishu city. Several civilians were injured. No group took responsibility for the attack.",0,1618571984,SOM 7527660,706,SOM29951,29951,"23 November 2019",2019,1,Protests,"Peaceful protest","Protesters (Somalia)","Labour Group (Somalia)",6,,,0,60,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,Mogadishu,2.0414,45.3337,1,Twitter,"New media","On 23 November 2019. Public bus drivers protested in Mogadishu. They protested recent tax increases by the Banadir Regional Administration and closure of the city's main roads. [size=no report].",0,1618571985,SOM 7525667,706,SOM29948,29948,"22 November 2019",2019,1,Protests,"Peaceful protest","Protesters (Somalia)",,6,,,0,60,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,Mogadishu,2.0414,45.3337,1,"Radio Dalsan",National,"On 22 November 2019. A peaceful protest was held in Mogadishu against visiting prominent Kenya-based cleric Sheikh Umal, whom Somali Sufi leaders accuse of being 'extremist.' After the protest, the Somali government called off the public lecture organised by the cleric. [size=no report].",0,1618571984,SOM 6696518,706,SOM29952,29952,"22 November 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Awdheegle,1.9833,44.8333,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 22 November 2019. In Awdheegle, unknown people detonated an IED at a tea shop frequented by Somali military soldiers. Some soldiers killed, civilians injured. Unknown fatalities coded as 10.",10,1576855226,SOM 6696393,706,SOM29947,29947,"22 November 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Ethiopia)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,"Bulo Burto",,Halgan,4.2117,45.5625,1,"Somali Memo",National,"On 22 November 2019. Several Ethiopian soldiers of the AMISOM contingent were reported killed when Al Shabaab militants attacked their base in Halgan. Unknown number of fatalities coded as 10.",10,1576855226,SOM 6696152,706,SOM29954,29954,"22 November 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,Marka,1.7131,44.7639,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 22 November 2019. A RCIED explosion in Marka by unknown people targeted Somali military forces. Fatalities unreported.",0,1576855225,SOM 6696191,706,SOM29953,29953,"22 November 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Baraawe,,Baraawe,1.1132,44.0297,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 22 November 2019. In Baraawe, Al Shabaab militants attacked Somali military forces. Both sides exchanged gun fire. No fatalities reported.",0,1576855225,SOM 7799309,706,SOM29942,29942,"21 November 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,,,0,30,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Kismaayo,,Kismayo,-0.3603,42.5463,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 21 November 2019. An IED planted within a garbage in Kismayo exploded and damaged a house nearby. No fatalities or injuries reported.",0,1617662605,SOM 6696773,706,SOM29945,29945,"21 November 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Uganda)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Qoryooley,,Qoryooley,1.7878,44.53,1,"Somali Memo",National,"On 21 November 2019. Al Shabaab militants attacked an AMISOM Ugandan contingent in Qoryooley. Four soldiers killed.",4,1576855227,SOM 6696777,706,SOM29941,29941,"21 November 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Uganda)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,"Bulo Mareer",1.6298,44.5196,1,"Somali Memo",National,"On 21 November 2019. In Bulo Mareer, a Ugandan mine officer of the AMISOM troops was killed after a clash with Al Shabaab militants.",1,1576855227,SOM 6696851,706,SOM29943,29943,"21 November 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,Marka,1.7131,44.7639,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 21 November 2019. In Ceel Salini,(coded to Mogadishu at geoprecision 2), Al Shabaab militants attacked Somali military forces. No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1576855227,SOM 6696857,706,SOM29946,29946,"21 November 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Siinka Dheer",2.0721,45.2231,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 21 November 2019. In Siinka Dheer, Somali military forces were attacked by Al Shabaab militants. No fatalities reported.",0,1576855228,SOM 6696869,706,SOM29944,29944,"21 November 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Qoryooley,,Mashalaay,1.7407,44.5986,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 21 November 2019. Al Shabaab militants attacked Somali military forces in Mashalaay. The two sides exchanged gun fire. No fatalities or injuries reported.",0,1576855228,SOM 7799310,706,SOM29938,29938,"20 November 2019",2019,1,"Strategic developments","Disrupted weapons use","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Kismaayo,,Kismayo,-0.3603,42.5463,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 20 November 2019. Somali military forces defused IEDs planted in Kismayo and apprehended two militants.",0,1617662605,SOM 6697255,706,SOM29935,29935,"20 November 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Afgooye,2.15,45.116,1,Twitter,"New media","On 20 November 2019. In Afgooye, fighting has been reported between the Somali military forces. No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1576855229,SOM 6697306,706,SOM29940,29940,"20 November 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle","Wanla Weyn",,Muuri,2.6133,44.8888,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 20 November 2019. At least 9 Somali military soldiers were killed after Al Shabaab militants attacked them using RCIEDs in Muuri.",9,1576855229,SOM 6697311,706,SOM29936,29936,"20 November 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Afmadow,,Afmadow,0.5172,42.071,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 20 November 2019. In Afmadow, a civilian man was injured after Al Shabaab militants fired at Somali military forces and the military responded back with gun fire.",0,1576855229,SOM 6696905,706,SOM29937,29937,"20 November 2019",2019,1,Protests,"Peaceful protest","Protesters (Somalia)",,6,,,0,60,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Gedo,"Belet Xaawo",,"Belet Xaawo",3.7807,41.8943,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 20 November 2019. A peaceful protest was held against the Jubaland administration. The delegation from Jubbaland administration led by vice president Mohamed Sayid Adan was in the region. [size=no report].",0,1576855228,SOM 7524821,706,SOM29939,29939,"20 November 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)","Aid Workers (Somalia)",7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,Mogadishu,2.0414,45.3337,1,"New York Times",International,"On 20 November 2019. A popular Somali-Canadian human rights and peace activist was shot dead by unknown armed people in Mogadishu.",1,1618571984,SOM 6697778,706,SOM29930,29930,"19 November 2019",2019,1,Protests,"Peaceful protest","Protesters (Somalia)","Wadani Party",6,,,0,60,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Togdheer,Burco,,Burco,9.745,45.634,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 19 November 2019. Members of the Waddani opposition party held a peaceful protest in Burco calling for the release of their leaders. [size=no report].",0,1576855231,SOM 6697784,706,SOM29928,29928,"19 November 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Labour Group (Somalia)",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Baydhaba,,Baidoa,3.1172,43.6469,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 19 November 2019. In Fadhisame, (coded to Gaalkacyo at geoprecision 2), Al Shabaab claimed responsibility for the death of a minibus driver.",1,1576855231,SOM 7713344,706,SOM29933,29933,"19 November 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Air/drone strike","Military Forces of the United States (2017-2021)",,8,"Al Shabaab",,2,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Juba",Jilib,,Kuunyo-Barrow,0.7946,43.3787,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 19 November 2019. In Kuunyo-Barrow, US Forces conducted two airstrikes targeting Al Skabaab strongholds, which killed one Al Shabaab militant.",1,1614039933,SOM 7163457,706,SOM29929,29929,"19 November 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,"Bulo Mareer",1.6298,44.5196,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 19 November 2019, Al Shabaab militants attacked Somali military forces in Bulo Mareer town (Marka, Lower Shabelle). No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1595270721,SOM 7713347,706,SOM29932,29932,"19 November 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Air/drone strike","Military Forces of the United States (2017-2021)",,8,"Al Shabaab",,2,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Juba",Jilib,,Haramka,0.6285,43.1746,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 19 November 2019. Al Shabaab's vehicle was destroyed by an airstrike suspected to have been conducted by the United States military forces.",0,1614039933,SOM 7534445,706,SOM29934,29934,"19 November 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Hawl Wadaag",2.048,45.32,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 19 November 2019. In Hawl wadaag, Al Shabaab militants have claimed to have killed a senior military officer.",1,1618571984,SOM 6697335,706,SOM29931,29931,"19 November 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Civilians (Somalia)","Government of Somalia (2017-)",7,17,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Balcad,,"Ceel Macaan",2.2444,45.6917,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 19 November 2019. In Ceel Macaan, a Somali military soldier in uniform, armed with AK47 gun shot and injured a Toyota Landcruiser driver. Motive unknown.",0,1576855229,SOM 6698281,706,SOM29918,29918,"18 November 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,"Bulo Mareer",1.6298,44.5196,1,Twitter,"New media","On 18 November 2019. In Bulo Mareer, Somali military's base was targeted by an unknown armed group using IED. No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1576855232,SOM 7530025,706,SOM29925,29925,"18 November 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Hodan,,"Mogadishu - Hodan",2.0333,45.35,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 18 November 2019. Al Shabaab militants shot dead a Somali military soldier and took his gun in Hodan.",1,1611019341,SOM 6698286,706,SOM29921,29921,"18 November 2019",2019,1,Protests,"Protest with intervention","Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Protesters (Somalia)","Wadani Party",6,16,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Woqooyi Galbeed",Hargeysa,,Hargeysa,9.5598,44.0668,1,Twitter,"New media","On 18 November 2019. Somali police blocked a gathering by the supporters of Waddani party in Hargeysa and gun fire was heard as police tried to disperse them. No fatalities reported. [size=no report].",0,1576855232,SOM 6698290,706,SOM29917,29917,"18 November 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bari,Iskushuban,,Af-Urur,10.07,50.18,1,Twitter,"New media","On 18 November 2019. Al Shabaab militants attacked the Somali military in Af-Urur but were repulsed back. No fatalities reported.",0,1576855232,SOM 6698293,706,SOM29916,29916,"18 November 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Government of Somalia (2017-)",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Afgooye,2.15,45.116,1,Twitter,"New media","On 18 November 2019. Al Shabaab militants killed a parliament election committee member in Afgooye.",1,1576855232,SOM 6698298,706,SOM29919,29919,"18 November 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,11,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Diinsoor,,Diinsoor,2.4074,42.9766,1,Twitter,"New media","On 18 November 2019. Two units of the Somali military force clashed each other in Diinsoor after one unit attacked the residence of the district commissioner. No fatalities reported.",0,1576855232,SOM 6698300,706,SOM29927,29927,"18 November 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Qoryooley,,Qoryooley,1.7878,44.53,1,Twitter,"New media","On 18 November 2019. In Qoryooley, Somali military's base was targeted by an unknown armed group using IED. No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1576855232,SOM 6698312,706,SOM29915,29915,"18 November 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Civilians (Somalia)","Government of Somalia (2017-)",7,17,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Afgooye,2.15,45.116,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 18 November 2019. In Afgooye, a soldier of the Somali military killed the head of tax revenue of Afgooye.",1,1576855233,SOM 6698334,706,SOM29922,29922,"18 November 2019",2019,1,Riots,"Violent demonstration","Rioters (Somalia)","Wadani Party",5,,,0,50,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Woqooyi Galbeed",Hargeysa,,Hargeysa,9.5598,44.0668,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 18 November 2019. In continuation of the demonstrations that started on Monday November19, the supporters of the opposition party (Waddani National Party) burnt tires on the main road in Hargeysa. [size=no report].",0,1576855233,SOM 6698339,706,SOM29923,29923,"18 November 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Sool,"Laas Caanood",,Laascaanood,8.4774,47.3597,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 18 November 2019. Unidentified attackers hurled a hand grenade and opened fire at a police station in Laascaanood. Police reacted with gunfire. No fatalities reported.",0,1576855233,SOM 7528311,706,SOM29924,29924,"18 November 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,11,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Heliwa",2.0844,45.39,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 18 November 2019. In Bunbacoole (coded to Heliwa at geoprecision 2) Somali police forces clashed with the Somali military forces. Deaths reported. The clash started after police tried to stop construction of a new building by military personnel. Unknown fatalities coded as 10.",10,1618571984,SOM 7691971,706,SOM29926,29926,"18 November 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Hodan,,"Mogadishu - Hodan",2.0333,45.35,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 18 November 2019. In Hodan, Somali police forces shot dead a man suspected to be an Al Shabaab militant and responsible for the death of another soldier.",1,1613499284,SOM 6698192,706,SOM29920,29920,"18 November 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Puntland Intelligence Agency",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Mudug,Gaalkacyo,,Gaalkacyo,6.7697,47.4308,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 18 November 2019. Al Shabaab militants killed the head of Puntland intelligence for Mudug region in Gaalkacyo.",1,1576855232,SOM 7799554,706,SOM29909,29909,"17 November 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)","Refugees/IDPs (Somalia)",7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Kismaayo,,Kismayo,-0.3603,42.5463,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 17 November 2019. In Kismayo an armed person shot dead the representative of a settlement of IDPs. Motive unknown.",1,1617662605,SOM 6698754,706,SOM29905,29905,"17 November 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bari,Bossaso,,"Al Madow",11.1632,49.0395,1,Twitter,"New media","On 17 November 2019. Al Shabaab militants ambushed Somali police vehicles in Al Madow. No fatalities reported.",0,1576855234,SOM 6698763,706,SOM29914,29914,"17 November 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-)","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Cadale,,Xaaji-Cali,2.9192,46.2173,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 17 November 2019. Al Shabaab militants attacked AMISOM and Somali military forces but they were repelled. No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1576855234,SOM 6698770,706,SOM29904,29904,"17 November 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Teachers (Somalia)",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Afgooye,2.15,45.116,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 17 November 2019. Al Shabaab militants shot and killed a school teacher in Afgooye.",1,1576855234,SOM 7530525,706,SOM29913,29913,"17 November 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Labour Group (Somalia)",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Wadajir",2.0462,45.3341,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 17 November 2019. In Wadajir, Al Shabaab militants shot dead a businessman. Motive unknown.",1,1618571984,SOM 6698793,706,SOM29908,29908,"17 November 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,"Bulo Mareer",1.6298,44.5196,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 17 November 2019. In Bulo Mareer, Al Shabaab militants hurled a hand grenade against Somali military soldiers on foot patrol and the later responded with gun fire. A businessman was injured.",0,1576855234,SOM 7532211,706,SOM29912,29912,"17 November 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Hodan,,"Mogadishu - Hodan",2.0333,45.35,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 17 November 2019. A Somali military officer was shot dead at a restaurant in Hodan. Al Shabaab claimed responsibility.",1,1611019348,SOM 6698681,706,SOM29907,29907,"17 November 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Kismaayo,,Bar-Sanguun,-0.4876,42.1839,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 17 November 2019. A Somali military soldier was killed and another injured as they attempted to detonate an IED by shooting it from a distance.",1,1576855234,SOM 6698684,706,SOM29906,29906,"17 November 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Baydhaba,,Baidoa,3.1172,43.6469,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 17 November 2019. In Baidoa, a civilian was injured when a bomb exploded. Military soldiers in the tea shop may have been the targets.",0,1576855234,SOM 7529975,706,SOM29910,29910,"17 November 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Mogadishu - Daynile",2.0581,45.3003,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 17 November 2019. A hand grenade was hurled against Somali police in Daynile. Police reacted with gunfire. Al Shabaab took responsibility. No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1618571983,SOM 7532026,706,SOM29911,29911,"17 November 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Mogadishu - Dharkenley",2.0095,45.25,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 17 November 2019. In Dharkenley, Al Shabaab militants shot dead a Somali military soldier. Motive unknown.",1,1618571983,SOM 6699087,706,SOM29896,29896,"16 November 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Awdheegle,1.9833,44.8333,1,Calamada,National,"16 November 2019. In Awdheegle, Al Shabaab militants attacked Somali military soldiers using landmines. Uknown fatalities coded as 10.",10,1576855235,SOM 6699090,706,SOM29897,29897,"16 November 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Baraawe,,Baraawe,1.1132,44.0297,1,Calamada,National,"16 November 2019. In Baraawe, two Somali military soldiers were wounded after Al Shabaab attacked their vehicle using land mines.",0,1576855235,SOM 6699350,706,SOM29895,29895,"16 November 2019",2019,1,"Strategic developments","Non-violent transfer of territory","Al Shabaab",,2,,,0,20,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Galgaduud,Cadaado,,Cadaado,6.1457,46.6271,2,Twitter,"New media","16 November 2019. Al Shabaab took over Qayib (coded to Cadaado at geoprecision 2) to allegedly establish a court. There were no reports of battles taking place.",0,1576855236,SOM 6699120,706,SOM29900,29900,"16 November 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Militia (Suldaan Wabar)",,3,"Military Forces of Somaliland (2010-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Awdal,Borama,,Borama,9.9387,43.1839,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 16 November 2019. In Degmo-Laqas (coded to Borama at geo precision 2) Suldan Wabar's Militia and Somaliland military forces clashed. No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1576855235,SOM 6699135,706,SOM29901,29901,"16 November 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Unidentified Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Puntland Security Force",,1,14,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bari,Bossaso,,Bosaso,11.2842,49.1816,1,"Universal TV (Somalia)",National,"On 16 November 2019, a Puntland clan militia attacked Puntland security forces. Elders asked for calm and peace. No fatalities and/or injuries reported.",0,1576855235,SOM 6699139,706,SOM29891,29891,"16 November 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Puntland Security Force",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bari,Iskushuban,,Af-Urur,10.07,50.18,1,"Somali Memo",National,"16 November 2019. In Af-urur, Al Shabaab militants clashed with Puntland military forces. The clash started with mortar attacks. At least 3 people were killed.",3,1576855235,SOM 7526803,706,SOM29890,29890,"16 November 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,Mogadishu,2.0414,45.3337,2,"Somali Memo",National,"16 November 2019. In Ceel Salini, (coded to Mogadishu at geoprecision 2), Al Shabaab militants clashed with Somali military forces. Fatalities or injuries unknown.",10,1618571983,SOM 7528341,706,SOM29903,29903,"16 November 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Wadajir",2.0462,45.3341,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 16 November 2019. At least two police officers attempting to dismantle a UVIED were killed when it exploded in Wadajir.",2,1618571983,SOM 7526829,706,SOM29892,29892,"16 November 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,Mogadishu,2.0414,45.3337,1,"Somali Memo",National,"16 November 2019. At least 2 people were killed in a series of bomb attacks in Mogadishu. Attackers and motive unknown.",2,1618571983,SOM 7527637,706,SOM29893,29893,"16 November 2019",2019,1,Protests,"Peaceful protest","Protesters (Somalia)",,6,,,0,60,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,Mogadishu,2.0414,45.3337,1,Twitter,"New media","16 November 2019. In Mogadishu roads were closed when people protested the government of Somalia's refusal of the ex-president to fly across Somalia and taxation issues.",0,1618571983,SOM 7278827,706,SOM29894,29894,"16 November 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Cadale,,Cadale,2.7603,46.3222,2,Twitter,"New media","16 November 2019. In Haji Ali (coded to Cadale at geoprecision 2), Al Shabaab attacked AMISOM forces. The militants were reportedly 'hit hard.' Fatalities and injuries unknown.",10,1604354655,SOM 6699244,706,SOM29902,29902,"16 November 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians","Abduction/forced disappearance","Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Jowhar,,"Cali Fool Dheere",2.8831,45.6569,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 16 November 2019. Al Shabaab militants abducted 05 boys and 02 girls from Cali fol Dheer.",0,1576855236,SOM 6718999,706,SOM29898,29898,"15 November 2019",2019,1,"Strategic developments","Non-violent transfer of territory","Al Shabaab",,2,"Warsangeli Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,24,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Sanaag,Ceerigaabo,,Yubbe,10.7484,47.9211,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","15 November 2019. Al Shabaab militants took over Gacan Maroodi, located in Yubbe district (coded to Yubbe at geoprecision 2) without any confrontation. The place was previously controlled by Warsangali militiamen. Fatalities unreported.",0,1578943815,SOM 7529246,706,SOM29899,29899,"15 November 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Mogadishu - Daynile",2.0581,45.3003,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 15 November 2019. In Daynile, Al Shabaab attacked the office of the district commissioner. No fatalities reported.",0,1618571983,SOM 6699418,706,SOM29888,29888,"15 November 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bari,Iskushuban,,Af-Urur,10.07,50.18,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","15 November 2019. In Af-urur, Somali military forces under the Darawish were attacked by Al Shabaab militants. Injuries, but no fatalities, reported.",0,1576855236,SOM 7531492,706,SOM29889,29889,"15 November 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Yaqshid",2.0678,45.35,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","15 November 2019. In Yaqshid, a suspected Al Shabaab militant shot dead a junior Somali military officer.",0,1618571982,SOM 6699899,706,SOM29885,29885,"14 November 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Private Security Forces (Somalia)","Government of Somalia (2017-)",8,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,78,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,Marka,1.7131,44.7639,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","14 November 2019. In Marka, the security guard of the governor of Marka shot and killed a civilian male, who was an electoral candidate in Marka.",1,1576855238,SOM 6699901,706,SOM29884,29884,"14 November 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Balcad,,Xawaadleey,2.5826,45.4894,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","14 November 2019. 1 person was killed after an Al Shabaab militant shot a group of civilians transporting a patient to a nearby hospital in Xawaadleey.",1,1576855238,SOM 6699924,706,SOM29887,29887,"14 November 2019",2019,1,"Strategic developments","Looting/property destruction","Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Balcad,,Yaaqla,2.5083,45.4852,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","14 November 2019. In Yaaqla, Al Shabaab militants have looted two cows, four sheep, and five goats from the local people.",0,1576855238,SOM 6699942,706,SOM29882,29882,"14 November 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians","Abduction/forced disappearance","Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Al Shabaab",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Baydhaba,,Baidoa,3.1172,43.6469,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","14 November 2019. Al Shabaab militants have abducted people, who had defected from the group from their houses in Baidoa.",0,1576855238,SOM 7532222,706,SOM29883,29883,"14 November 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Government of Somalia (2017-)",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Yaqshid",2.0678,45.35,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","14 November 2019. An armed man suspected to be an Al Shabaab militant shot dead a Somali government official in Yaqshid. Motive unknown.",0,1618571982,SOM 6699975,706,SOM29886,29886,"14 November 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,"Belet Weyne",,"Ceel Cali",4.195,44.9885,1,Xinhua,International,"14 November 2019. In Ceel Cali, Somali military forces attacked Al Shabaab militants and killed 5 of them in an alleged response to the recent killing of 2 government officials by the group.",5,1576855238,SOM 7530529,706,SOM29875,29875,"13 November 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) (Galmudug Administration)",1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Wadajir",2.0462,45.3341,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","13 November 2019. In Wadajir, Al Shabaab militants shot dead a police officer, who was busy shopping. Soldiers pursued the attackers and caught 1 of them.",1,1618571982,SOM 6700363,706,SOM29873,29873,"13 November 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) (Galmudug Administration)",,1,"Galmudug Administration Militia",,3,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Mudug,Gaalkacyo,,Gaalkacyo,6.7697,47.4308,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","13 November 2019. In Gaalkacyo, the Somali military clashed with the Galmudug Administration militia. A soldier was killed.",1,1576855239,SOM 6700380,706,SOM29872,29872,"13 November 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"AWDL Communal Militia (Somalia)",,4,14,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Awdal,Lughaye,,Lughaye,10.6825,43.9432,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","13 November 2019. In Lughaye, in a military operation, the Somali military attacked the newly formed AWDAL militia group. Fatalities unknown.",10,1576855239,SOM 6700382,706,SOM29879,29879,"13 November 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Bariirre,2.0476,44.8975,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","13 November 2019. In Bariirre, Somali military forces clashed with Al Shabaab militants after the latter launched an attack. Total fatalities unknown so far.",10,1576855239,SOM 7531621,706,SOM29876,29876,"13 November 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,11,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Wadajir",2.0462,45.3341,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","13 November 2019. In Wadajir, two groups of the Somali police force clashed after the convoy of the District Commissioner attempted to pass the police checkpoint, and the soldiers operating the checkpoint prevented the convoy from passing. 1 police officer killed.",1,1618571982,SOM 6700421,706,SOM29878,29878,"13 November 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Shelling/artillery/missile attack","Al Shabaab",,2,"Macaswiley Militia",,3,23,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Cadale,,Xaaji-Cali,2.9192,46.2173,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","13 November 2019. In Xaaji-Cali, in a revenge to a recent attack, Al Shabaab militants launched 2 mortar shells on the pro-government militia of Macawisely and killed 4 of them.",4,1576855239,SOM 6700425,706,SOM29881,29881,"13 November 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Government of Somalia (2017-)",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Balcad,,Balad,2.35,45.3833,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","13 November 2019. Al Shabaab militants ambushed a convoy of Hir-shabelle administration officials and killed 2 of them.",2,1576855240,SOM 6700464,706,SOM29871,29871,"13 November 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Unidentified Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",1,14,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bari,Bossaso,,Bosaso,11.2842,49.1816,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","13 November 2019. In Bossaso, an armed militia made forceful entry into Bosaso town overrunning an entry checkpoint and clashed with the military and an armed group. 2 armed militants (belonging to various clans) and 1 soldier were killed, and 5 injured. A grenade was also thrown by an unarmed group on this day at this location--presumed related.",3,1576855240,SOM 7528119,706,SOM29874,29874,"13 November 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Hawl Wadaag",2.048,45.32,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","13 November 2019. In Hawlwadag, Al Shabaab militants took responsibility for the killing of 2 Somali police officers, who were collecting taxes.",2,1618571982,SOM 7799245,706,SOM29877,29877,"13 November 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)","Government of Somalia (2017-)",7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Kismaayo,,Kismayo,-0.3603,42.5463,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","13 November 2019. In Kismayo, armed people shot and injured the representative of the people of Talacada section of Calanely village. Motive unknown.",0,1617662605,SOM 7799271,706,SOM29880,29880,"13 November 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Government of Somalia (2017-)",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Kismaayo,,Kismayo,-0.3603,42.5463,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","13 November 2019. Al Shabaab militants attacked and wounded 1 of the officials of the self-declared Jubbaland administration led by Ahmed Madobe.",0,1617662605,SOM 6701057,706,SOM29863,29863,"12 November 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Habar Gedir Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Civilians (Somalia)","Hir-Shabelle Sub-Clan Group (Somalia)",7,47,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,"Belet Weyne",,Matabaan,5.1994,45.5252,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","12 November 2019. Habargedir clan militias shot and killed some people from Hir-Shabelle in Matabaan. Unknown fatalities coded as 10.",10,1576855242,SOM 7530306,706,SOM29861,29861,"12 November 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Government of Somalia (2017-)",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Hawl Wadaag",2.048,45.32,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","12 November 2019. In Hawl wadag, Al Shabaab militants have shot dead a government civil servant. Motive unknown.",1,1618571981,SOM 7530400,706,SOM29866,29866,"12 November 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Yaqshid",2.0678,45.35,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","12 November 2019. In Yaqshid, Somali military reacted with gun fire after an unknown armed group threw a hand grenade at them. No fatalities reported.",0,1618571981,SOM 6700981,706,SOM29870,29870,"12 November 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Government of Somalia (2017-)",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Balcad,,Balad,2.35,45.3833,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","12 November 2019. Al Shabaab Militants killed Abdulle Hassan Haji, the head of Cadayaga village and his deputy (Ali Qoje Hassan) in Cadaya (coded to Balcad at geoprecision 2).",2,1576855241,SOM 6700996,706,SOM29862,29862,"12 November 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,Marka,1.7131,44.7639,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","12 November 2019. A RCIED, targeting a Somali military ambulance carrying wounded soldiers, exploded. Al Shabaab took responsibility.",10,1576855241,SOM 6701002,706,SOM29869,29869,"12 November 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Afgooye,2.15,45.116,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","12 November 2019. In Afgooye, Al Shabaab militants attacked Somali military's checkpoint. Fatalities unknown.",10,1576855241,SOM 6701014,706,SOM29865,29865,"12 November 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bakool,"Ceel Barde",,Maarey,4.5833,43.7833,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","12 November 2019. 2 Al Shabaab militants were killed in Maarey after they attacked AMISOM forces.",2,1576855241,SOM 6701019,706,SOM29868,29868,"12 November 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Jowhar,,Mahadaay,2.9704,45.5347,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","12 November 2019. At Mahadaay, Al Shabaab militants targeted AMISOM troops using RCIED and AMISOM reacted with gunfire but no fatalities were reported.",0,1576855242,SOM 6701025,706,SOM29860,29860,"12 November 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Unidentified Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,47,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Mudug,Gaalkacyo,,Gaalkacyo,6.7697,47.4308,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","12 November 2019. Unknown clan militia shot and killed a driver of a vehicle at Dawgaab (coded to Gaalkacyo at geoprecision 2).",1,1576855242,SOM 7713261,706,SOM29864,29864,"12 November 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Air/drone strike","Military Forces of the United States (2017-2021)",,8,"Al Shabaab",,2,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Juba",Jilib,,Jilib,0.4833,42.7666,1,Twitter,"New media","12 November 2019. In Jilib, U.S. military conducted a new airstrike targeting Al-Shabaab militants. 1 killed.",1,1614039932,SOM 6701054,706,SOM29867,29867,"12 November 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Jowhar,,"Cali Fool Dheere",2.8831,45.6569,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","12 November 2019. Somali military forces ambushed Al Shabaab militant's convoy transporting maize and sesame. Fatalities unknown.",10,1576855242,SOM 6701571,706,SOM29858,29858,"11 November 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle","Wanla Weyn",,Muuri,2.6133,44.8888,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","11 November 2019. In Muuri, AMISOM's convoy was targeted by Al Shabaab militants using an IED. Both sides exchanged heavy gunfire.",0,1576855243,SOM 6701597,706,SOM29853,29853,"11 November 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Islamic State (Somalia)",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Government of Somalia (2017-)",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bari,Bossaso,,Bosaso,11.2842,49.1816,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","11 November 2019. In Bossaso, a tax collector was shot dead. Islamic State Somalia claimed responsibility.",1,1576855244,SOM 6701600,706,SOM29854,29854,"11 November 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Shelling/artillery/missile attack","Al Shabaab",,2,,,0,20,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bari,Iskushuban,,Af-Urur,10.07,50.18,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","11 November 2019. Al Shabaab militants fired mortars from Af-Urur, which landed in an empty space causing no casualties.",0,1576855244,SOM 7528275,706,SOM29851,29851,"11 November 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Mogadishu - Daynile",2.0581,45.3003,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","11 November 2019. Somali military forces reacted with gunfire after their convoy was attacked by Al Shabaab militants using RCIED in Daynile.",0,1618571981,SOM 7533671,706,SOM29855,29855,"11 November 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Labour Group (Somalia)",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Karan",2.0652,45.39,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","11 November 2019. In Karan, suspected Al Shabaab militants shot and killed a civilian driver. Motive unknown.",1,1618571981,SOM 6701996,706,SOM29852,29852,"11 November 2019",2019,1,Protests,"Peaceful protest","Protesters (Somalia)",,6,,,0,60,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Gedo,Garbahaarey,,Garbahaarey,3.328,42.2199,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 11 November 2019. In Garbhaarey, residents held a peaceful protest against the Jubaland government and Ahmed Madobe's leadership. [size=no report].",0,1576855245,SOM 6701777,706,SOM29859,29859,"11 November 2019",2019,1,Protests,"Peaceful protest","Protesters (Somalia)",,6,,,0,60,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Mudug,Gaalkacyo,,Gaalkacyo,6.7697,47.4308,1,"Radio Simba",National,"11 November 2019. A peaceful protest was held in Gaalkacyo calling for the government to release Somali youths accused of piracy. [size=no report].",0,1576855244,SOM 6701539,706,SOM29856,29856,"11 November 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians","Abduction/forced disappearance","Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Galgaduud,"Ceel Dheer",,"Ceel Dheer",3.8491,47.1803,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","11 November 2019. In Ceel Dheer, Al Shabaab militants abducted 3 youths in an alleged forced enlistment.",0,1576855243,SOM 6701558,706,SOM29857,29857,"11 November 2019",2019,1,"Strategic developments","Disrupted weapons use","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)","AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-)",1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,Golweyn,1.6584,44.58,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","11 November 2019. In Golweyn, Somali military forces and AMISOM EOD team members were injured when an IED exploded. They were trying to safely remove it. Al Shabaab claimed responsibility.",0,1576855243,SOM 7528033,706,SOM29846,29846,"10 November 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Mogadishu - Daynile",2.0581,45.3003,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","10 November 2019. Al Shabaab militants have taken responsibility for the IED attack on Somali military's convoy in Daynile. Fatalities unknown.",0,1618571980,SOM 6702023,706,SOM29848,29848,"10 November 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Cabdow Dibile",2.0864,45.0711,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","10 November 2019. In Cabdow Dibile, Al Shabaab militants clashed with Somali military forces. Fatalities unknown.",10,1576855245,SOM 6702045,706,SOM29849,29849,"10 November 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Saad Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Civilians (Somalia)","Suleiman Clan Group (Somalia)",7,47,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bari,Caluula,,Hirriro,11.55,50.8255,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","10 November 2019. In Hirriro, a man from the Suleiman clan was killed by a militia from the Saad clan due to land dispute.",1,1576855245,SOM 7692018,706,SOM29850,29850,"10 November 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Mogadishu - Daynile",2.0581,45.3003,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","10 November 2019. In Daynile, Al Shabaab militants shot and killed 2 Somali military soldiers.",2,1618571981,SOM 6702076,706,SOM29847,29847,"10 November 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Macaswiley Militia",,3,"Al Shabaab",,2,23,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Cadale,,Cadale,2.7603,46.3222,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","10 November 2019. The Macawisely militia ambushed Al Shabaab's checkpoint in Cadale, killing 3 militants.",3,1576855245,SOM 7799114,706,SOM29821,29821,"09 November 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"Militia (Ahmed Madoobe)",,3,23,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Kismaayo,,Kismayo,-0.3603,42.5463,1,"Somali Memo",National,"09 November 2019. In Kismayo, Ahmed Madoobe's militia were attacked with a bomb blast by Al Shabaab militants. Fatalities unknown.",0,1617662604,SOM 6702429,706,SOM29844,29844,"09 November 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Habar Gedir Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Hawadle Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,44,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,"Belet Weyne",,"Belet Weyne",4.736,45.2043,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","09 November 2019. In Belet Weyne, the Hawadle and the Habar Gedir clan militias clashed, killing 2 Hawadle people. The fight is believed to be clan revenge.",1,1576855247,SOM 6702431,706,SOM29809,29809,"09 November 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Gedo,Garbahaarey,,Garbahaarey,3.328,42.2199,1,"Halgan Media",National,"09 November 2019. In Garbahaarey, Somali military forces clashed with Al Shabaab militants. Fatalities is not yet known from the ongoing fight.",0,1576855247,SOM 6702689,706,SOM29808,29808,"09 November 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Jubaland Security Force",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Afmadow,,Afmadow,0.5172,42.071,1,"Somali Memo",National,"09 November 2019. In Afmadow, Jubaland security forces clashed with Al Shabaab militants. Fatalities unknown.",0,1576855248,SOM 6702443,706,SOM29843,29843,"09 November 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence",Grenade,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Al Shabaab",,2,23,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle","Adan Yabaal",,"Adan Yabaal",3.5484,46.5459,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","09 November 2019. In Adan Yabaal, a hand grenade was hurled at an Al Shabaab training center and 1 militant was killed.",1,1576855247,SOM 6702448,706,SOM29845,29845,"09 November 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)","Government of Somalia (2017-)",1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Dhagahtur,2.1436,45.1165,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","09 November 2019. In Dhagahtur, police reacted with gun fire after a suspected Al Shabaab militant hurled a hand grenade in the house of a former commissioner. No fatalities reported.",0,1576855247,SOM 6702457,706,SOM29842,29842,"09 November 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,"Bulo Mareer",1.6298,44.5196,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","09 November 2019. In Bulo Mareer, Al Shabaab militants attacked Somali military forces. Fatalities unknown.",10,1576855247,SOM 7526814,706,SOM29810,29810,"09 November 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,Mogadishu,2.0414,45.3337,1,"Somali Memo",National,"09 November 2019. In Mogadishu, Somali military forces clashed with Al Shabaab militants after the later attacked a vehicle of government officials using explosives. Fatalities unknown.",0,1618571979,SOM 7526878,706,SOM29837,29837,"09 November 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Civilians (Somalia)","Labour Group (Somalia)",7,17,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Abdiaziz",2.0405,45.36,1,"Somali Memo",National,"09 November 2019. In Abdiaziz, a Somali military soldier has shot dead a Bajaj motorcycle driver. Reason unknown. Tuktuk and Bajaj drivers have been targeted in Somalia in recent months. Motive unknown.",1,1618571980,SOM 7579595,706,SOM29841,29841,"08 November 2019",2019,1,"Strategic developments","Looting/property destruction","Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Jowhar,,Jowhar,2.7797,45.5042,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","08 November 2019. In Jowhar, the Al Shabaab militants have used bulldozers to break dykes/bank of Shabelle River at Maandheere village causing massive floods on Mogadishu-Jaf Msr. The flooding is causing displacement of population and destruction of farmlands.",0,1611613361,SOM 6702843,706,SOM29840,29840,"08 November 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Afmadow,,"Bilis Qooqaani",0.2837,41.7141,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","08 November 2019. In Bilis Quuqaani, Al Shabaab militants attacked Somali military forces. Fatalities unknown.",10,1576855248,SOM 6336776,706,SOM29806,29806,"07 November 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Diinsoor,,Kurtun,1.6894,42.9653,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","07 November 2019. In Kurtun, Al Shabaab militants beheaded three soldiers of the Somali military forces.",3,1573519208,SOM 7527709,706,SOM29836,29836,"07 November 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Wadajir",2.0462,45.3341,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","07 November 2019. In Wadajir, an armed person suspected to be an Al Shabaab militant killed a civilian. Motive unknown.",1,1618571980,SOM 6360630,706,SOM29839,29839,"07 November 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence",Grenade,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Jubaland Security Force",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Afmadow,,Afmadow,0.5172,42.071,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","07 November 2019. In Afmadow, an unknown armed person hurled a hand grenade at Jubaland security forces. A civilian was injured.",0,1574122423,SOM 7532604,706,SOM29835,29835,"07 November 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Civilians (Somalia)","Sheeqaal Clan Group (Somalia)",7,17,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Mogadishu - Kaxda",2.0399,45.2384,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","07 November 2019. In an alleged clan revenge, Somali military soldiers killed four youths from the Sheeqaal clan group in Kaxda.",4,1618571980,SOM 7532605,706,SOM29834,29834,"07 November 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Unidentified Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Civilians (Somalia)","Unidentified Clan Group (Somalia)",7,47,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Mogadishu - Kaxda",2.0399,45.2384,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","07 November 2019. In Kaxda, an unknown armed person shot and killed a spiritual leader and injured his two sons due to suspected clan revenge.",1,1618571980,SOM 6336406,706,SOM29807,29807,"07 November 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Kenya (2013-)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Afmadow,,Qoqani,0.2906,41.7128,1,Calamada,National,"07 November 2019. Suspected Al Shabaab militants from the Jubba regions have attacked a Kenyan army base in Qoqani. Fatalities unknown.",0,1573519206,SOM 6336745,706,SOM29805,29805,"07 November 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab","Islamic State (Somalia)",2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bari,Bossaso,,Bosaso,11.2842,49.1816,1,Twitter,"New media","07 November 2019. In Bosaso, Somali military forces executed four Al-shabaab and one Islamic State militants involved in the killing of government officials.",5,1573519208,SOM 6336746,706,SOM29820,29820,"07 November 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Siinka Dheer",2.0721,45.2231,1,Twitter,"New media","07 November 2019. In Siinka Dheer, a soldier of the Somali military force was killed in an IED attack.",1,1573519208,SOM 6336751,706,SOM29822,29822,"07 November 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Shelling/artillery/missile attack","Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle","Adan Yabaal",,"Ceel Dhogonle",3.6654,46.2275,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","07 November 2019. Two mortar bombs fired by Al Shabaab militants landed in Ceel Dhogonle and killed four civilians.",4,1573519208,SOM 6336770,706,SOM29816,29816,"06 November 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Afgooye,2.15,45.116,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","06 November 2019. An EOD expert of the Somali military was killed while attempting to dismantle an IED. Al Shabaab took responsibility for the killing.",1,1573519208,SOM 6336777,706,SOM29803,29803,"06 November 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Afmadow,,Dhobley,0.4063,41.0124,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","06 November 2019. In Dhobley, Al Shabaab militants clashed with AMISOM forces. Fatalities unknown.",0,1573519208,SOM 7532588,706,SOM29819,29819,"06 November 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)","Government of Somalia (2017-)",7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Yaqshid",2.0678,45.35,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","06 November 2019. In Yaqshid, a UVIED attached to a private vehicle owned by government staff member exploded but the target survived the attack.",0,1618571979,SOM 7579733,706,SOM29817,29817,"06 November 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Turkey)",,7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Ceelasha Biyaha",2.0823,45.2102,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","06 November 2019. In Ceelasha Biyaha, a remote controlled IED (RCIED) explosion targeted a Turkish Tarmac construction company but a Somali military's convoy was damaged during the attack.",0,1611613361,SOM 7713401,706,SOM29813,29813,"06 November 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Air/drone strike","Military Forces of the United States (2017-2021)",,8,"Al Shabaab",,2,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Awdheegle,1.9833,44.8333,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","06 November 2019. Suspected US forces have attacked Al Shabaab militants in Awdheegle. Fatalities unknown.",0,1614039933,SOM 7527604,706,SOM29818,29818,"06 November 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)","Teachers (Somalia)",7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Yaqshid",2.0678,45.35,1,Twitter,"New media","06 November 2019. In Yaqshid, a person who teaches defecting Al Shabaab militants escaped an IED attack by unknown people on his vehicle.",0,1618571979,SOM 6336696,706,SOM29802,29802,"06 November 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Awdheegle,1.9833,44.8333,1,"Somali Memo",National,"06 November 2019. In Awdheegle, Somali military forces and Al Shabaab militants clashed and several Somali military soldiers were reported killed. Unknown fatalities coded as 10.",10,1573519207,SOM 6336744,706,SOM29815,29815,"06 November 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)","Government of Somalia (2017-)",7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Afgooye,2.15,45.116,1,Twitter,"New media","06 November 2019. In Afgooye, the Deputy Governor of Lower Shabelle region Omar Mohamud Elmi 'Omar Arrabey' was killed following a grenade attack.",1,1573519208,SOM 6336767,706,SOM29804,29804,"06 November 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,"Belet Weyne",,"Hawo Tako",4.75,45.2,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","06 November 2019. The deputy governor of Lower Shabelle and his two bodyguards were killed in an IED attack in Hawo Tako. Somali military soldiers reacted with gun fire. Al Shabaab militants took the responsibility.",3,1573519208,SOM 6336773,706,SOM29800,29800,"05 November 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,Golweyn,1.6584,44.58,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","05 November 2019. In Golweyn, Al Shabaab militants clashed with Somali military. Fatalities unknown.",0,1573519208,SOM 6336775,706,SOM29823,29823,"05 November 2019",2019,1,"Strategic developments","Disrupted weapons use","AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-)",,8,"Al Shabaab",,2,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,Jalalaqsi,,Jalalaqsi,3.3834,45.5969,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","05 November 2019. In Jalalaqsi, AMISOM forces have safely removed IEDs planted by Al Shabaab militants.",0,1573519208,SOM 6336780,706,SOM29833,29833,"05 November 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Dir Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Civilians (Somalia)","Dir Clan Group (Somalia)",7,47,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Mudug,Gaalkacyo,,Gaalkacyo,6.7697,47.4308,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","05 November 2019. A Dir clan militia killed a civilian from the Dir clan over an ongoing clan land dispute.",1,1573519208,SOM 6336781,706,SOM29832,29832,"05 November 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Afmadow,,Dhobley,0.4063,41.0124,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","05 November 2019. One elder among a group of elders sent to calm a conflict in Dhobley has been shot dead by an armed person. It was reported that the killer was a former soldier and the deceased was his own father.",1,1573519208,SOM 7530568,706,SOM29801,29801,"05 November 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Mogadishu - Dharkenley",2.0095,45.25,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","05 November 2019. In Dharkenley, unknown people hurled a hand grenade at a Somali military checkpoint. Soldiers reacted with gunfire. Fatalities unknown.",0,1618571979,SOM 6336774,706,SOM29824,29824,"04 November 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians","Abduction/forced disappearance","Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bari,Iskushuban,,Af-Urur,10.07,50.18,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","04 November 2019. In Af-Urur, Al Shabaab militants have abducted three civilians. Motive unknown.",0,1573519208,SOM 7531118,706,SOM29830,29830,"04 November 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Civilians (Somalia)","Journalists (Somalia)",7,17,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Hodan,,"Mogadishu - Hodan",2.0333,45.35,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","04 November 2019. In Hodan district, police opened fire on a car carrying journalists from the international news agencies. Journalists said they were tortured too. No fatalities reported.",0,1611019345,SOM 7712399,706,SOM29812,29812,"04 November 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Air/drone strike","Military Forces of the United States (2017-2021)",,8,"Al Shabaab",,2,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Juba",Jilib,,Jilib,0.4833,42.7666,1,Calamada,National,"04 November 2019. Aden Gedi (Abu Hudeyfa) believed to be a Al Shabaab's top defence commander was killed in an air strike in Jilib. US air forces are suspected to have conducted the strike.",1,1614039929,SOM 7712400,706,SOM29811,29811,"04 November 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Air/drone strike","Military Forces of the United States (2017-2021)",,8,"Al Shabaab",,2,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Juba",Bu'aale,,Buaale,1.2448,42.5732,1,Calamada,National,"04 November 2019. Suspected United States forces conducted an air strike in Buaale targeting Al Shabaab militants. It was reported that Dahir Ga'amey, the current Al Shaabab administrator for Jubba regions for Al Shabaab was killed in the strike.",1,1614039929,SOM 6336681,706,SOM29798,29798,"04 November 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Puntland Security Force",,1,"Private Security Forces (Somalia)",,8,18,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Nugaal,Garoowe,,Garowe,8.4064,48.4819,1,"Radio Risala",National,"04 November 2019. In Garowe, Puntland security forces and guards at regional parliament clashed. Reasons unknown. Three killed.",3,1573519207,SOM 7530419,706,SOM29831,29831,"04 November 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Civilians (Somalia)","Women (Somalia)",7,17,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Mogadishu - Kaxda",2.0399,45.2384,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","04 November 2019. In Kaxda, a soldier of the Somali military shot dead a woman inside a tea shop. Motive unknown.",1,1618571980,SOM 6336757,706,SOM29829,29829,"04 November 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Dir Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Civilians (Somalia)","Hawadle Clan Group (Somalia); Farmers (Somalia)",7,47,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,"Belet Weyne",,"Belet Weyne",4.736,45.2043,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","04 November 2019. In Belet weyne, Armed local militias from Dir clan shot and killed two civilian farmers from Hawadle clan over a farm land dispute.",2,1573519208,SOM 6336759,706,SOM29797,29797,"04 November 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,"Bulo Burto",,"Bulo Burto",3.8519,45.5651,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","04 November 2019. In Bule Burto, Al Shabaab militants launched an attack against the Hirshabelle administration base. Fatalities unknown.",0,1573519208,SOM 6336766,706,SOM29799,29799,"04 November 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Qoryooley,,Qoryooley,1.7878,44.53,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","04 November 2019. Al Shabaab militants clashed with Somali military forces in Qoryooley. The militants were forced to withdraw. Fatalities unknown.",0,1573519208,SOM 6336769,706,SOM29795,29795,"03 November 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,Jilib-Marca,1.7977,44.9076,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","03 November 2019. The base of the Somali military in Jilib-Marca has been attacked by Al Shabaab militants. Fatalities unknown.",0,1573519208,SOM 6336783,706,SOM29796,29796,"03 November 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Lafoole,2.0833,45.1667,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","03 November 2019. In Lafoole, a hand grenade was hurled at Somali military checkpoint. Soldiers reacted with gunfire. Fatalities unknown.",0,1573519208,SOM 7528312,706,SOM29828,29828,"03 November 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Heliwa",2.0844,45.39,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","03 November 2019. A former Somali military soldier was killed by Al Shabaab militants in Heliwa mosque as he was praying. It is not known if the individual's past accociation with the military was the reason for the targetng.",1,1618571979,SOM 6336752,706,SOM29794,29794,"03 November 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,"Bulo Burto",,"Bulo Burto",3.8519,45.5651,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","03 November 2019. In Bulo Burto, two Somali military soldiers, tasked to look after the properties of a borehole drilling company, were shot dead by Al Shabaab militants.",2,1573519208,SOM 6336779,706,SOM29792,29792,"02 November 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Balcad Communal Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Balcad Communal Militia (Somalia)",,4,44,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle","Wanla Weyn",,"Ceel Adde",3.2307,44.7709,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","02 November 2019. In Ceel Adde, communal militias loyal to the former and current district commissioners of Balcad have clashed. Three militia killed.",3,1573519208,SOM 7579734,706,SOM29826,29826,"02 November 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Unidentified Clan Group (Somalia)",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Ceelasha Biyaha",2.0823,45.2102,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","02 November 2019. In Ceelasha Biyaha, an Al Shabaab militant killed an elder.",1,1611613361,SOM 7579735,706,SOM29827,29827,"02 November 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)","Labour Group (Somalia)",7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Ceelasha Biyaha",2.0823,45.2102,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","02 November 2019. Unknown armed people shot dead a businessman in Ceelasha Biyaha. Motive unknown.",1,1611613361,SOM 6331341,706,SOM29776,29776,"02 November 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-)",,8,38,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle","Wanla Weyn",,"Wanla Weyne",2.6195,44.8936,1,"Somali Memo",National,"02 November 2019. In Wanla wyene, AMISOM forces were targeted by an explosive device. Fatalities unknown.",0,1572909431,SOM 6331342,706,SOM29762,29762,"02 November 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Woqooyi Galbeed",Hargeysa,,Hargeysa,9.5598,44.0668,1,"Somali Memo",National,"02 November 2019. In Hargeysa, the commander-in-chief of the self-proclaimed police force has been killed by unknown armed people. Police officials are currently being targeted in Somalia.",1,1572909431,SOM 6331343,706,SOM29775,29775,"02 November 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-)",,8,38,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Afgooye,2.15,45.116,1,"Somali Memo",National,"02 November 2019. In Afgooye, AMISOM forces were targeted by an explosive device. Fatalities unknown.",0,1572909431,SOM 6331380,706,SOM29761,29761,"02 November 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,11,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Balcad,,Balad,2.35,45.3833,1,Twitter,"New media","02 November 2019. In Balad, Somali military soldiers loyal to the former district commissioner of Balad have attacked a police station. Fatalities unknown.",0,1572909431,SOM 6336758,706,SOM29838,29838,"02 November 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Awdal,Borama,,Borama,9.9387,43.1839,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","02 November 2019. Somali police forces clashed with armed people in Borama. No fatalities reported.",0,1573519208,SOM 6336761,706,SOM29793,29793,"02 November 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Diinsoor,,Diinsoor,2.4074,42.9766,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","02 November 2019. Al Shabaab militants shot and killed a South West State soldier at the outskirts of Dinsoor town.",1,1573519208,SOM 6331388,706,SOM29764,29764,"02 November 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Government regains territory","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"ASWJ: Ahlu Sunna Wal Jamaa",,3,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Galgaduud,Dhuusamarreeb,,Guri-Ceel,5.3083,45.8774,1,Twitter,"New media","02 September 2019.The ASWJ exchanged gun fire with the Somali military forces . After the battle, the Somali military took over Guri-Ceel from the militia. No fatalities reported.",0,1572909431,SOM 6336764,706,SOM29791,29791,"02 November 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Abgal Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Abgal Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,44,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle","Wanla Weyn",,"Ceel Adde",3.2307,44.7709,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","02 November 2019. In Ceel Adde, two clan militia from the two sub-clans of Abagal (sub clans not identified) were killed when they clashed over land.",2,1573519208,SOM 6331390,706,SOM29763,29763,"02 November 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"ASWJ: Ahlu Sunna Wal Jamaa",,3,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,"Belet Weyne",,Matabaan,5.1994,45.5252,1,Twitter,"New media","02 November 2019. In Mataban, Somali military forces clashed with the ASWJ: Ahlu Sunna Wal Jamaa. Fatalities unknown.",0,1572909431,SOM 6331398,706,SOM29758,29758,"01 November 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Baraawe,,Baraawe,1.1132,44.0297,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","01 November 2019. In Baraawe, Somali military forces were attacked by Al Shabaab militants. Fatalities and injuries unknown.",0,1572909431,SOM 6331408,706,SOM29779,29779,"01 November 2019",2019,1,"Strategic developments","Disrupted weapons use","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,"Belet Weyne",,"Belet Weyne",4.736,45.2043,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","01 November 2019. In Belet Weyne, a Toyota Luxury vehicle suspected to be loaded with explosive devices was seized by Somali military forces.",0,1572909431,SOM 6331411,706,SOM29760,29760,"01 November 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)","AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-)",1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Qoryooley,,Mashalaay,1.7407,44.5986,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","01 November 2019. In Mashalaay, Somali military forces and AMISOM troops were attacked by Al Shabaab militants. Fatalities unknown.",0,1572909431,SOM 6331414,706,SOM29774,29774,"01 November 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Qoryooley,,Qoryooley,1.7878,44.53,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","01 November 2019. In Qoryooley, several were injured (mostly civilians) after an IED exploded in a police station by a female attacker. Al Shabaab took responsibility.",0,1572909431,SOM 6331420,706,SOM29759,29759,"01 November 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,Golweyn,1.6584,44.58,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","01 November 2019. In Golweyn, Al Shabaab militants attacked Somali military forces. No fatalities reported.",0,1572909431,SOM 7528885,706,SOM29814,29814,"01 November 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Mogadishu - Daynile",2.0581,45.3003,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","01 November 2019. In Daynile, RCIED exploded targeting a vehicle carrying government soldiers and the car was damaged but no fatalities occurred.",0,1618571979,SOM 7799252,706,SOM29825,29825,"01 November 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Kismaayo,,Kismayo,-0.3603,42.5463,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","01 November 2019. In Abdi Dhoroe, (coded to Kismayo at geoprecision 2), a suspected Al Shabaab militant shot and injured a civilian man. Motive unknown.",0,1617662605,SOM 7799274,706,SOM29766,29766,"01 November 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence",Grenade,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-) Jubaland Security Force",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Kismaayo,,Kismayo,-0.3603,42.5463,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","01 November 2019. In Kismayo, unknown armed people hurled a hand grenade against a police officer of the Jubaland police and injured him.",0,1617662605,SOM 6331379,706,SOM29773,29773,"01 November 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)","Aid Workers (Somalia)",7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Qoryooley,,Qoryooley,1.7878,44.53,1,Twitter,"New media","01 November 2019. In Qoryooley, an IED explosion at an NGO has injured several people.",0,1572909431,SOM 6331395,706,SOM29781,29781,"31 October 2019",2019,1,"Strategic developments","Looting/property destruction","Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Balcad,,Xawaadleey,2.5826,45.4894,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","31 October 2019. In Xawaadlleey, Al Shabaab militants seized vehicles from a man in order to destroy the banks and dykes of Shabelle river.",0,1572909431,SOM 6331401,706,SOM29757,29757,"31 October 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Baydhaba,,Koban,3.2829,43.5952,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","31 October 2019. In Koban, Al Shabaab militants have ambushed Somali military forces. One soldier was killed.",1,1572909431,SOM 6331454,706,SOM29756,29756,"31 October 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Jubaland Security Force",1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Jamaame,,Jamaame,0.0692,42.7382,1,Xinhua,International,"31 October 2019. Somali military forces and Jubaland security forces killed seven Al Shabaab militants in an attack in Jamaame.",7,1572909431,SOM 6331338,706,SOM29755,29755,"31 October 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Kismaayo,,Bar-Sanguun,-0.4876,42.1839,1,"Somali Memo",National,"31 October 2019. In Bar-Sanguun, Al Shabaab militants attacked US-trained Somali military forces. Five killed.",5,1572909431,SOM 6331396,706,SOM29789,29789,"30 October 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Jowhar,,"Cali Fool Dheere",2.8831,45.6569,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","30 October 2019. In Cali Fool Dhere, a group of Al Shabaab militants shot and killed civilians. Unknown fatalities coded as 10.",10,1572909431,SOM 6331410,706,SOM29790,29790,"30 October 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Gaaljecel Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Civilians (Somalia)","Gaaljecel Clan Group (Somalia)",7,47,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle","Wanla Weyn",,"Wanla Weyne",2.6195,44.8936,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","30 October 2019. In Wanla weyene, in a suspected clan revenge attack, armed men from the Gaaljecel clan militia shot and killed a civilian man from the same clan group.",1,1572909431,SOM 6331422,706,SOM29754,29754,"30 October 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,Marka,1.7131,44.7639,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","30 October. Al Shabaab militants have attacked Somali military forces in Marka. Fatalities and injuries are unknown.",0,1572909431,SOM 6331427,706,SOM29778,29778,"30 October 2019",2019,1,Riots,"Violent demonstration","Rioters (Somalia)","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",5,"Government of Somalia (2017-)",,1,15,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Gedo,Baardheere,,Bardera,2.3385,42.2843,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","30 October 2019. In Bardera, Somali military officers briefly occupied the local administration building and suspended the collection of tax in protest to delayed salary payments.",0,1572909431,SOM 6331400,706,SOM29769,29769,"29 October 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Afgooye,2.15,45.116,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","29 October 2019. In Adow Dibile, (coded to Afgooye at geoprecision 2), Al Shabaab militants have claimed responsibility for the attack on Somali military forces on motorbike, which injured some of them.",0,1572909431,SOM 6331402,706,SOM29780,29780,"29 October 2019",2019,1,"Strategic developments","Looting/property destruction","Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Baydhaba,,"Mooda Mooda",3.007,43.8494,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","29 October 2019. In Baidoa (coded to Mooda Mooda at geoprecision 2), Al Shabaab militants burned down a Toyota Noah vehicle transporting Mira/Khat. No fatalities or injuries reported.",0,1572909431,SOM 6331405,706,SOM29770,29770,"29 October 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,Marka,1.7131,44.7639,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","29 October 2019. Al Shabaab militants claimed responsibility for two IED attacks, which killed some soldiers of the Somali military in Marka. Unknown fatalities coded as 10.",10,1572909431,SOM 6331409,706,SOM29765,29765,"29 October 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence",Grenade,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Sool,"Laas Caanood",,Laascaanood,8.4774,47.3597,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","29 October 2019. In Laascaanood, an unknown armed group hurled a hand grenade at a police station. One officer was injured. Motive unknown.",0,1572909431,SOM 6331416,706,SOM29751,29751,"29 October 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bari,Bossaso,,Bosaso,11.2842,49.1816,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","29 October 2019. In Bosaso, armed men opened fire against Darawish (military) forces, killing one man and injuring another.",1,1572909431,SOM 6331418,706,SOM29752,29752,"29 October 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Military Forces of Kenya (2013-)",,8,38,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Afmadow,,Dhobley,0.4063,41.0124,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","29 October 2019. In Dhobley, an armed group attacked Kenyan military forces, two people were killed.",2,1572909431,SOM 6331421,706,SOM29788,29788,"29 October 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Galgaduud,Cabudwaaq,,Cabudwaaq,6.1478,46.3964,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","29 October 2019. In Cabudwaaq, suspected Al Shabaab militants have killed one civilian and wounded another.",1,1572909431,SOM 7530307,706,SOM29771,29771,"29 October 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)","Government of Somalia (2017-)",7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Hawl Wadaag",2.048,45.32,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","29 October 2019. A Somali government finance official was targeted in a UVIED attack in Hawl wadaag. He escaped the attack.",0,1618571978,SOM 7531399,706,SOM29753,29753,"29 October 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Hawl Wadaag",2.048,45.32,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","29 October 2019. In Hawl wadag, unknown armed people hurled a hand grenade at a police station. Civilian bystanders were killed. Police fired back. Unknown fatalities coded as 10.",10,1618571977,SOM 7527622,706,SOM29772,29772,"29 October 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,,,0,30,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Wardhigley",2.0549,45.33,1,Twitter,"New media","29 October 2019. In Wardhigley, no fatalities were reported after a UVIED exploded. Attackers unknown.",0,1618571978,SOM 6331399,706,SOM29787,29787,"28 October 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Teachers (Somalia)",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Badhaadhe,,Wadajir,-0.7334,41.6643,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","28 October 2019. In Wadajir, Al Shabaab militants have killed a Somali religious scholar.",1,1618571978,SOM 6331404,706,SOM29749,29749,"28 October 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,Marka,1.7131,44.7639,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","28 October 2019. In Captain Las (coded to Marka at geoprecision 2), Al Shabaab militants have attacked Somali military's checkpoint. Fatalities unknown.",0,1572909431,SOM 6331419,706,SOM29786,29786,"28 October 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bari,Bossaso,,Bosaso,11.2842,49.1816,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","28 October 2019. Suspected Al Shabaab militants killed a civilian in Bosaso. Motive unknown.",1,1572909431,SOM 7531120,706,SOM29768,29768,"28 October 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)","Labour Group (Somalia)",7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Hodan,,"Mogadishu - Hodan",2.0333,45.35,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","28 October 2019. Two street cleaners were killed by an explosion of a device inside the trash can that they were cleaning in Hodan. No group claimed responsibility.",2,1611019345,SOM 7530403,706,SOM29750,29750,"28 October 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Yaqshid",2.0678,45.35,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","28 October 2019. In Yaqshid, unknown armed people hurled a hand grenade at Somali military checkpoint. The soldiers reacted with gun fire. No injuries or deaths reported.",0,1618571977,SOM 7529216,706,SOM29784,29784,"27 October 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Hawl Wadaag",2.048,45.32,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","27 October 2019. In Hawl wadaag, suspected Al Shabaab militants have shot and killed an off-duty soldier of the Somali military as he was heading to the livestock market.",1,1618571978,SOM 6331407,706,SOM29777,29777,"27 October 2019",2019,1,Protests,"Peaceful protest","Protesters (Somalia)",,6,,,0,60,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bari,Bossaso,,Bosaso,11.2842,49.1816,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","27 October 2019. In Bosaso, a peaceful protest was held to oppose the closing down of a market. [size=no report].",0,1572909431,SOM 6331413,706,SOM29747,29747,"27 October 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Awdal,Borama,,Borama,9.9387,43.1839,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","27 October 2019. Unknown armed people attacked Somali police station in Borama. No fatalities or injuries were reported.",0,1572909431,SOM 6331423,706,SOM29782,29782,"27 October 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Jowhar,,Fiidow,3.1761,45.4681,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","27 October 2019. In Fiidow, two civilians, who failed to pay taxes (contributions to Al Shabaab) have been killed by Al Shabaab militants.",2,1572909431,SOM 7526850,706,SOM29785,29785,"27 October 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Government of Somalia (2017-)",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Hodan,,"Mogadishu - Hodan",2.0333,45.35,1,"Somali Memo",National,"27 October 2019. Al Shabaab militants claimed responsibility for killing an official of the Banadir government in Hodan.",1,1611019332,SOM 6331340,706,SOM29746,29746,"27 October 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Afgooye,2.15,45.116,1,"Somali Memo",National,"27 October 2019. In Afgooye, Somali military forces attacked Al Shabaab militants. Fatalities and injuries unknown.",0,1572909431,SOM 7528936,706,SOM29748,29748,"27 October 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Hodan,,"Mogadishu - Hodan",2.0333,45.35,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","27 October 2019. Police reacted with gun fire after a hand grenade was thrown at a police station in Hodan by unidentified armed people. Injuries reported.",0,1611019338,SOM 7527665,706,SOM29783,29783,"27 October 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Civilians (Somalia)","Journalists (Somalia)",7,17,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,Mogadishu,2.0414,45.3337,1,Twitter,"New media","27 October 2019. Five journalists working for various Somali media outlets have been beaten and arrested by Somali police in Mogadishu when they were covering protests on road closures.",0,1618571978,SOM 6218265,706,SOM29743,29743,"26 October 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Puntland Police Force",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Mudug,Gaalkacyo,,Gaalkacyo,6.7697,47.4308,1,"Somali Memo",National,"26 October 2019. Mohamed Farah, the deputy commander of the road guards in Puntland was killed by Al Shabaab militants in Gaalkacyo.",1,1572313166,SOM 6218271,706,SOM29745,29745,"26 October 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Shelling/artillery/missile attack","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Jubaland Security Force",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Kismaayo,,Bar-Sanguun,-0.4876,42.1839,1,"Somali Memo",National,"26 October 2019. Al Shabaab's rocket-propelled grenades hit a military base of Jubaland forces in Bar-Sanguun. Jubaland security have been targeted by Al Shabaab militants recently.",0,1572313166,SOM 6331424,706,SOM29767,29767,"26 October 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)","Labour Group (Somalia)",7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Balcad,,Gololey,2.4492,45.3542,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","26 October 2019. An IED exploded on a civilian transport truck in Gololey severing the legs of the driver. The attackers are unknown.",0,1572909431,SOM 7527655,706,SOM29742,29742,"26 October 2019",2019,1,Protests,"Peaceful protest","Protesters (Somalia)",,6,,,0,60,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,Mogadishu,2.0414,45.3337,1,Twitter,"New media","26 October 2019. Anti-government protests were held in the streets of Mogadishu. [size=no report].",0,1618571977,SOM 6218236,706,SOM29744,29744,"26 October 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Galgaduud,"Ceel Buur",,Ceel-Shiil,4.6741,46.5946,1,"Somali Memo",National,"26 October 2019. In Ceel-Shill, two Somali military soldiers were killed after Al Shabaab attacked them using explosives. The military responded back with gun fire.",2,1572313166,SOM 7710286,706,SOM29737,29737,"25 October 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Air/drone strike","Military Forces of the United States (2017-2021)",,8,"Islamic State (Somalia)",,2,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Togdheer,Owdweyne,,"Qar Goliis",9.8667,44.9167,1,AFRICOM,Regional,"25 October 2019. In Golis, US military forces have killed at least three Islamic State militants in Somalia in an air strike.",3,1614039923,SOM 7712978,706,SOM29739,29739,"24 October 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Air/drone strike","Military Forces of the United States (2017-2021)",,8,"Al Shabaab",,2,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Juba",Bu'aale,,Buaale,1.2448,42.5732,1,"Radio Kulmiye",National,"24 October 2019. An air strike by US forces in Buaale was conducted against Al Shabaab militants. Fatalities unknown.",0,1614039930,SOM 7712986,706,SOM29738,29738,"24 October 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Air/drone strike","Military Forces of the United States (2017-2021)",,8,"Al Shabaab",,2,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Jamaame,,Jamaame,0.0692,42.7382,1,"Radio Kulmiye",National,"24 October 2019. An air strike by US forces in Jamaame was conducted against Al Shabaab militants. Fatalities unknown.",0,1614039930,SOM 6218285,706,SOM29734,29734,"23 October 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Kenya (2013-)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Badhaadhe,,Kolbiyow,-1.1369,41.2174,1,"Somali Memo",National,"23 October 2019. Kenyan military's militia clashed with Al Shabaab militants in Kolbiyow. Fatalities unknown.",0,1572313166,SOM 6218293,706,SOM29735,29735,"23 October 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Shelling/artillery/missile attack","Benghazi Communal Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Al Shabaab",,2,24,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Kismaayo,,Bar-Sanguun,-0.4876,42.1839,2,"Somali Memo",National,"23 October 2019. Near Bar-Sanguun (coded to Bar-Sanguun at geoprecision 2), Al Shabaab militants attacked the Benghazi militia base in Bar Sanguuni using mortars. Deaths and injuries unknown.",0,1572313166,SOM 6218299,706,SOM29741,29741,"23 October 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,"Bulo Burto",,"Bulo Burto",3.8519,45.5651,1,"Somali News Agency",National,"23 October 2019. In Bulo Burto, Somali military forces killed 20 Al Shabaab militants.",20,1572313167,SOM 6218076,706,SOM29736,29736,"23 October 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Macaswiley Militia",,3,23,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,"Bulo Burto",,Buulobarde,3.8538,45.5674,1,"Radio Dalsan",National,"23 October 2019. In Buulobarde, the Macawisley militia clashed with the Al Shabaab militants. Details about fatalities or injuries are not known.",0,1572313155,SOM 6218091,706,SOM29740,29740,"23 October 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Jubaland Security Force",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Badhaadhe,,Baadhaade,-1.03,41.483,2,"Radio Kulmiye",National,"23 October 2019. Jade'aley, 19 km from Baadhaade town (coded to Baadhaade at geoprecision 2) saw a battle between Juabland security forces and Al Shabaab militants. Fatalities or injuries unknown.",0,1572313155,SOM 7579153,706,SOM29729,29729,"22 October 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)","Government of Somalia (2017-)",7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Ceelasha Biyaha",2.0823,45.2102,1,"Somali Memo",National,"22 October 2019. The head of Lafoole district, has been killed in a explosive attack in Ceelasha Biyaha.",1,1611613360,SOM 6218252,706,SOM29732,29732,"21 October 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Dhulbahante Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Civilians (Somalia)","Dhulbahante-Ali Geri Sub-Clan Group (Somalia)",7,47,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Togdheer,Buuhoodle,,Buuhoodle,8.2516,46.3157,2,"Somali Memo",National,"21 October 2019. Armed militia of the Dhulbahante sub clan shot and killed two men from the Dhulbahante/Ali-Geri sub clan in the Southeast of Buuhoodle (coded to Buuhoodle at geoprecision 2).",2,1572313166,SOM 6218258,706,SOM29733,29733,"21 October 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Habar Gedir Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Civilians (Somalia)","Government of Somalia (2017-)",7,47,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,"Belet Weyne",,Matabaan,5.1994,45.5252,1,"Somali Memo",National,"21 October 2019. In Matabaan, Habargedir clan militias shot and killed some people from the Hir Shabelle Administration. Tensions have been rising between the two clans. Two bodies taken.",2,1572313166,SOM 6218587,706,SOM29728,29728,"21 October 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,Marka,1.7131,44.7639,2,Twitter,"New media","21 October 2019. Near Marka (coded to Marka at geoprecision 2), Al Shabaab militants ambushed Somali military soldiers, who were on a boat. Four soldiers presumed dead.",4,1572313198,SOM 7213784,706,SOM29731,29731,"21 October 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Jubaland Security Force","Militia (Ahmed Madoobe)",1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Afmadow,,Dhobley,0.4063,41.0124,1,"Somali Memo",National,"21 October 2019. Al Shabaab clashed with Jubaland security forces and Ahmed Madobe's militia and briefly controlled Dhobley. Their siege did not hold. Injuries and fatalities unknown.",0,1600121129,SOM 7798145,706,SOM29725,29725,"20 October 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Kismaayo,,Kismayo,-0.3603,42.5463,1,"Garowe Online",National,"20 October 2019. In Kismayo, a prominent elder has been killed by unknown armed people. Motive unknown.",1,1617662602,SOM 6217378,706,SOM29726,29726,"20 October 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Afgooye,2.15,45.116,1,"Garowe Online",National,"20 October 2019. In Afgooye, an elderly Somali businessman and traditional leader has been killed by unknown armed people.",1,1572313089,SOM 6216360,706,SOM29727,29727,"20 October 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,Jalalaqsi,,Jalalaqsi,3.3834,45.5969,1,Allgalgaduud,National,"20 October 2019. In Jalalaqsi, Al Shabaab militants have claimed responsibility for the attack against AMISOM troops, which injured two.",0,1572313002,SOM 6217412,706,SOM29724,29724,"20 October 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) National Intelligence and Security Agency",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Afgooye,2.15,45.116,1,"Halgan Media",National,"20 October 2019. Suspected Al Shabaab militants have killed a Somali military Intel officer in Afgooye.",1,1572313094,SOM 6218279,706,SOM29730,29730,"19 October 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,17,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Afgooye,2.15,45.116,1,"Somali Memo",National,"19 October 2019. In Afgooye, at least four civilians were killed when their vehicle was deliberately crashed into by aSomali military vehicle, according to pro-AS Somali Memo.",4,1572313166,SOM 6318634,706,SOM29717,29717,"19 October 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,Jalalaqsi,,Jalalaqsi,3.3834,45.5969,1,Xinhua,International,"19 October 2019. In Jalalaqsi, Somali military forces claimed to have attacked Al Shabaab militants and killed 20.",20,1572403790,SOM 6255952,706,SOM29715,29715,"19 October 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Jubaland Security Force",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Afmadow,,Afmadow,0.5172,42.071,1,Calamada,National,"19 October 2019. In Afmadow, Al Shabaab militants attacked the base of Jubaland security forces. Fatalities and injuries unknown.",0,1572403704,SOM 6159463,706,SOM29716,29716,"19 October 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,"Belet Weyne",,"Belet Weyne",4.736,45.2043,1,"Somali Memo",National,"19 October 2019. An unknown armed group attacked soldiers of the Somali military, killing two in Belet Weyne.",2,1571699181,SOM 6159234,706,SOM29718,29718,"19 October 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Awdheegle,1.9833,44.8333,1,Alldhacdo,National,"19 October 2019. In Awdheegle, two civilian youths on a motorbike were killed by Al Shabaab militants.",2,1571699181,SOM 6269009,706,SOM29711,29711,"18 October 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,"Bulo Burto",,Maxaas,4.3934,46.0882,1,"Halgan Media",National,"18 October 2019. In Maxaas, Al Shabaab militants shot dead a soldier of the Somali military forces.",1,1572403720,SOM 7579737,706,SOM29710,29710,"18 October 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) National Intelligence and Security Agency",,1,"Goofleeyda Militia (Somalia)",,3,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Ceelasha Biyaha",2.0823,45.2102,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","18 October 2019. In Ceelasha Biyaha, Somali military's Intel unit attacked Goofleeyda militia who are controlling Ceelasha Biyaha. At least five people were killed and several wounded.",5,1611613361,SOM 6159545,706,SOM29709,29709,"18 October 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Afgooye,2.15,45.116,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","18 October 2019. Two soldiers of the Somali military forces were killed in an ambush by Al Shabaab militants in Afgooye.",2,1571699181,SOM 7213754,706,SOM29713,29713,"18 October 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Civilians (Somalia)","Government of Somalia (2017-)",7,17,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Lafoole,2.0833,45.1667,1,"Shabelle Media Network",Subnational,"18 October 2019. In Lafoole, a unit of the Somali military led by Khalif has killed a local chairman, who had complained about the military officer to the authorities for unknown reasons.",1,1600121129,SOM 6159546,706,SOM29714,29714,"18 October 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Dir Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Civilians (Somalia)","Marehan Clan Group (Somalia)",7,47,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Galgaduud,Cabudwaaq,,Mirjicle,5.9812,46.3642,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","18 October 2019. There is an ongoing fight over grazing land in Mirjicle; as a result a Dir clan militia killed a civilian from the Marehan clan group.",1,1571699181,SOM 7527676,706,SOM29712,29712,"18 October 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,11,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,Mogadishu,2.0414,45.3337,1,Twitter,"New media","18 October 2019. A military commander of a Somali military battalion in Mogadishu has been shot dead by other military soldiers. Motive unknown.",1,1618571976,SOM 7521289,706,SOM29704,29704,"17 October 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,Mogadishu,2.0414,45.3337,2,Calamada,National,"17 October 2019. Outside Mogadishu, in Weydow, Al Shabaab militants attacked Somali military forces. Event is coded to Mogadishu at geoprecision 2. Fatalities and injuries unknown.",0,1618571976,SOM 6255914,706,SOM29706,29706,"17 October 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle","Wanla Weyn",,Muuri,2.6133,44.8888,1,Calamada,National,"17 October 2019. In Muuri, two Somali military soldiers were killed in an attack by Al Shabaab militants.",2,1572403704,SOM 7523173,706,SOM29705,29705,"17 October 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) National Intelligence and Security Agency",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Waaberi",2.0195,45.31,1,"Halgan Media",National,"17 October 2019. In Waaberi, at least three Somali military Intel officers have been killed by Al Shabaab militants.",3,1618571976,SOM 6159547,706,SOM29707,29707,"17 October 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bari,Bossaso,,Xammure,11.0195,49.1548,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","17 October 2019. In Xammure, Al Shabaab militants attacked a Tuk tuk carrying Somali military soldiers, two soldiers onboard and the driver died.",3,1571699181,SOM 6268926,706,SOM29708,29708,"17 October 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians","Abduction/forced disappearance","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Gedo,"Belet Xaawo",,"Belet Xaawo",3.7807,41.8943,1,"Halgan Media",National,"17 October 2019. Unidentified armed people abducted two family members of the Somali Prime Minister, Farmajo in Belet Xaawo.",0,1572403720,SOM 7529478,706,SOM29702,29702,"16 October 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Mogadishu - Dharkenley",2.0095,45.25,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","16 October 2019. In Dharkenley, Al Shabaab militants killed a Somali military officer, who was busy shopping.",1,1618571976,SOM 6159462,706,SOM29701,29701,"16 October 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Puntland Security Force",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Mudug,Gaalkacyo,,Gaalkacyo,6.7697,47.4308,1,"Somali Memo",National,"16 October 2019. Al Shabaab claimed responsibility for the explosion that targeted a senior puntland security official in Gaalkacyo. The target survived the attack.",0,1571699181,SOM 7531403,706,SOM29703,29703,"16 October 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Islamic State (Somalia)",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Government of Somalia (2017-)",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Hawl Wadaag",2.048,45.32,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","16 October 2019. Islamic State took responsibility for the death of an official of the government of Somalia in Hawl wadaag.",1,1618571976,SOM 7577757,706,SOM29700,29700,"16 October 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Goofleeyda Militia (Somalia)",,3,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) National Intelligence and Security Agency",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Ceelasha Biyaha",2.0823,45.2102,1,"Halgan Media",National,"16 October 2019. Fierce clashes erupted as local militias known as 'Goofleeyda' opened fire on Somali military's intelligence force in the Ceelasha Biyaha. Fatalities unknown.",0,1611613347,SOM 7579719,706,SOM29698,29698,"15 October 2019",2019,1,Protests,"Peaceful protest","Protesters (Somalia)",,6,,,0,60,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Jowhar,,Jowhar,2.7797,45.5042,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","15 October. A peaceful protest was held in Jowhar after scores of people were arrested in a security operation. [size=no report].",0,1611613361,SOM 6269005,706,SOM29697,29697,"15 October 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Ethiopia)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Baydhaba,,"Mooda Mooda",3.007,43.8494,1,"Halgan Media",National,"15 October 2019. Al Shabaab militants claimed that they targeted AMISOM Ethiopian troops in Mooda Mooda. Injuries and deaths unknown.",0,1572403720,SOM 7529302,706,SOM29696,29696,"15 October 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) National Intelligence and Security Agency",1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Hodan,,"Mogadishu - Hodan",2.0333,45.35,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","15 October 2019. A UVIED explosion in Hodan has killed a soldier of the Somali military forces. The target was an Intel officer of the military.",1,1611019339,SOM 6269026,706,SOM29694,29694,"15 October 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Ethiopia)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,"Buur Hakaba",,"Buur Xakaba",2.8049,44.0821,2,"Halgan Media",National,"15 October 2019. At least four Ethiopian AMISOM troops were killed between Buur Xakaba and Baydhaba (coded to Buur Xakaba at geoprecision 2), when their convoy was hit with a blast. Al Shabaab claimed responsibility.",4,1572403720,SOM 7579800,706,SOM29699,29699,"15 October 2019",2019,1,"Strategic developments",Arrests,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,17,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Jowhar,,Jowhar,2.7797,45.5042,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","15 October 2019. Over 100 civilians were arrested in Jowhar after Somali military forces conducted a security operation searching for Al Shabaab militants after the killing of a local official Muhumed Abdi Sugaal in his house.",0,1611613362,SOM 6318754,706,SOM29690,29690,"15 October 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Gedo,Baardheere,,Bardera,2.3385,42.2843,1,Xinhua,International,"15 October 2019. In Bardera, Somali military forces claimed to have killed 11 Al Shabaab militants in a battle.",11,1572403790,SOM 6159543,706,SOM29693,29693,"15 October 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bakool,Xudur,,Oddur,4.1213,43.8895,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","15 October 2019. In Oddur, Al Shabaab militants launched an attack on AMISOM forces. AMISOM responded. No fatalities or injuries reported.",0,1571699181,SOM 6159549,706,SOM29691,29691,"15 October 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Government regains territory","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Gedo,Garbahaarey,,"Degta Reidab",2.85,42.2833,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","15 October 2019. In a security operation, Somali military forces took over Degta Reidab from Al Shabaab. Fatalities or injuries unknown.",0,1571699181,SOM 7279051,706,SOM29695,29695,"15 October 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Balcad,,"Ceel Geelow",2.5159,45.3622,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","15 October 2019. In Ceel Geelow, several Somali military soldiers were killed by Al Shabaab in an IED explosion. 'Several' militants were killed or injured.",0,1604354656,SOM 6159314,706,SOM29692,29692,"15 October 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bakool,Xudur,,Oddur,4.1213,43.8895,1,Goobjoob,National,"15 October 2019. Somali military forces clashed with Al Shabaab militants in Oddur. Fatalities and injuries unknown.",0,1571699181,SOM 6268947,706,SOM29688,29688,"14 October 2019",2019,1,"Strategic developments","Non-violent transfer of territory","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Balcad,,Balcad,2.39,45.3833,2,"Halgan Media",National,"14 October 2019. After the Somali military forces left their base outside of Balcad, Al Shabaab militants took it over.",0,1572403720,SOM 7532217,706,SOM29687,29687,"14 October 2019",2019,1,Protests,"Protest with intervention","Protesters (Somalia)",,6,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,16,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Hodan,,"Mogadishu - Hodan",2.0333,45.35,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","14 October. In Hodan, a protest was held marking the second year of the bombing attack that killed many people. During the protest Somali military soldiers scuffled with protesters injuring two. [size=no report].",0,1611019348,SOM 7576280,706,SOM29689,29689,"14 October 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Government of Somalia (2017-)",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Jowhar,,Jowhar,2.7797,45.5042,1,"Shabelle Media Network; Twitter","New media-National","14 October 2019. The Deputy Governor of Jowhar was killed by Al Shabaab militants in Jowhar. Earlier reports suggested a grenade attack but a senior regional official said that they suspect a bomb was planted in the residence. No further details.",1,1611613343,SOM 6268898,706,SOM29686,29686,"14 October 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Shelling/artillery/missile attack","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-)",,8,38,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Baraawe,,Baraawe,1.1132,44.0297,1,"Halgan Media",National,"14 October 2019. In Baraawe, an unknown armed group attacked the AMISOM troops with mortars. Casualties remained unknown.",0,1572403720,SOM 7799168,706,SOM29685,29685,"13 October 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Kismaayo,,Kismayo,-0.3603,42.5463,1,Twitter,"New media","13 October 2019. In Kismayo, a former Al Shabaab militant, who defected the group and has been living a civilian life, was shot dead by the militants.",1,1617662604,SOM 6159531,706,SOM29684,29684,"13 October 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Carro Caaro Militia (Somalia)",,3,"Al Shabaab",,2,23,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bakool,Xudur,,Oddur,4.1213,43.8895,1,Twitter,"New media","13 October 2019. Mukhtar Robow Abu Mansour's 'Caaro-Caaro' militias claimed killing an Al-Shabaab taxation official outside Oddur town.",1,1571699181,SOM 6023708,706,SOM29681,29681,"12 October 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Government of Somalia (2017-)",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Jowhar,,Fiidow,3.1761,45.4681,1,"Somali Memo",National,"12 October. An elderly local government official was shot dead by Al Shabaab militants in Fiidow.",1,1571091346,SOM 6023709,706,SOM29680,29680,"12 October 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Balcad,,Balcad,2.39,45.3833,1,"Somali Memo",National,"12 October. Al Shabaab took responsibility for the blast in Balcad targeting Somali military forces. Fatalities unknown.",0,1571091346,SOM 6023754,706,SOM29679,29679,"12 October 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle","Wanla Weyn",,"Wanla Weyne",2.6195,44.8936,1,Twitter,"New media","12 October. In Wanla weyne, four Somali military soldiers including one female personnel died as a result of an IED explosion which hit their vehicle.",4,1571091346,SOM 6216633,706,SOM29720,29720,"12 October 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Badhaadhe,,Wadajir,-0.7334,41.6643,1,"BBC News",International,"12 October 2019. Al Shabaab militants have detonated an IED, which killed three Somali military soldiers (presumed Jubaland Security Forces) from Gashaan of the military intelligence in Wadajir.",3,1618571977,SOM 7526079,706,SOM29682,29682,"12 October 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Shelling/artillery/missile attack","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,Mogadishu,2.0414,45.3337,1,Reuters,International,"12 October. In Mogadishu, at least three mortar attacks were launched targeting Mogadishu airport. Six people injured.",0,1618571975,SOM 6216689,706,SOM29719,29719,"12 October 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Balcad,,Balcad,2.39,45.3833,1,"BBC News",International,"12 October 2019. Al Shabaab militants have detonated an IED, which killed five Somali military (presumed Jubaland Security Forces) soldiers in Balcad.",5,1572313049,SOM 7579443,706,SOM29675,29675,"11 October 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Jowhar,,Jowhar,2.7797,45.5042,1,Twitter,"New media","11 October. In Jowhar, Somali military forces and Al Shabaab militants have clashed. Details about fatalities unknown.",0,1611613361,SOM 6023755,706,SOM29676,29676,"11 October 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Balcad,,Gololey,2.4492,45.3542,1,Twitter,"New media","11 October. Al Shabaab militants ambushed Somali military soldiers after the later arrived to close the gate of water gate of Hawaadley water storage opened by the militants to flood the highway between Bal'ad and Jowhar at the Gololey intersection. No fatalities reported.",0,1571091346,SOM 6023706,706,SOM29671,29671,"10 October 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Djibouti)",,8,38,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,Jalalaqsi,,Jalalaqsi,3.3834,45.5969,1,"Somali Memo",National,"10 October. In Jalalaqsi, AMISOM Djibouti soldiers were killed and wounded due to an attack by explosions. Unknown fatalities coded as 10.",10,1571091346,SOM 7523165,706,SOM29678,29678,"10 October 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-)",,8,38,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Yaqshid",2.0678,45.35,1,"Halgan Media",National,"10 October. AMISOM troops were targeted by a roadside explosive in Yaqshid. Fatalities unknown.",0,1618571975,SOM 7523183,706,SOM29677,29677,"10 October 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-)",,8,"Civilians (Somalia)","Aid Workers (Somalia)",7,78,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,Mogadishu,2.0414,45.3337,1,"Halgan Media",National,"10 October. In Mogadishu, AMISOM troops reportedly killed the sister of a Somalia anti-Khat stimulant activist. Motive unknown.",1,1618571975,SOM 7797680,706,SOM29721,29721,"10 October 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-)",,8,38,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Kismaayo,,Kismayo,-0.3603,42.5463,1,"BBC News",International,"10 October 2019. An IED explosion by an unknown group in Kismayo wounded about three AMISOM soldiers.",0,1617662601,SOM 7526896,706,SOM29672,29672,"10 October 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Burundi)","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,Mogadishu,2.0414,45.3337,1,"Somali Memo",National,"10 October. Al Shabaab claimed responsibility for the attack on a the military convoy of AMISOM Burundi troops and the Somali military in Mogadishu. Fatalities and injuries unknown.",0,1618571975,SOM 7526837,706,SOM29674,29674,"09 October 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Hodan,,"Mogadishu - Hodan",2.0333,45.35,1,"Somali Memo",National,"09 October. Al Shabaab militants claimed responsibility for the bomb attack on Somali military forces in Hodan. Fatalities unknown.",0,1611019332,SOM 7526905,706,SOM29673,29673,"09 October 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Heliwa",2.0844,45.39,1,"Somali Memo",National,"09 October. Al Shabaab militants claimed responsibility for the bomb attack on Somali military forces in Heliwa. Fatalities unknown.",0,1618571975,SOM 7532837,706,SOM29663,29663,"08 October 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Yaqshid",2.0678,45.35,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","08 October. In Yaqshid, suspected Al Shabaab militants killed a civilian man. Motive unknown.",1,1618571974,SOM 6023753,706,SOM29659,29659,"08 October 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Siinka Dheer",2.0721,45.2231,1,Twitter,"New media","08 October. In Siinka Dheer, four Somali military soldiers were killed when an IED explosion targeted them.",4,1571091346,SOM 6023764,706,SOM29660,29660,"08 October 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Civilians (Somalia)","Journalists (Somalia)",7,17,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Woqooyi Galbeed",Hargeysa,,Hargeysa,9.5598,44.0668,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","08 October. In Hargeysa, Somali police forces have reportedly assaulted and arrested the Director for Universal Television for an unknown reason.",0,1571091346,SOM 6023766,706,SOM29661,29661,"08 October 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Caday Musbax Militia (Somalia)",,3,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Sanaag,"Ceel Afweyn",,"Ceel Afweyn",9.9293,47.2173,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","08 October. Somali police force clashed with the Caday Musbax militia in Ceel Afweyn for an unknown reason. Two people injured.",0,1571091346,SOM 6023773,706,SOM29668,29668,"08 October 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Shelling/artillery/missile attack","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Kismaayo,,Bar-Sanguun,-0.4876,42.1839,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","08 October. Al Shabaab fired mortars against AMISOM troops in Bar-Sanguun but no injuries or fatalities were reported.",0,1571091346,SOM 6023775,706,SOM29665,29665,"08 October 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Cadale,,"Ceel Muluq",3.0205,46.0758,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","08 October. In Ceel Muluq, two bombs planted by Al Shabaab militants killed two civilians.",2,1571091346,SOM 6023779,706,SOM29662,29662,"08 October 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,11,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bari,Bossaso,,Bosaso,11.2842,49.1816,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","08 October. In Bosaso, a soldier of the Somali military forces has killed another police officer in a shoot out. The motive is unknown.",1,1571091346,SOM 7521159,706,SOM29723,29723,"08 October 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Labour Group (Somalia)",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Yaqshid",2.0678,45.35,1,"BBC News",International,"08 October 2019. In Yaqshid, Al Shabaab militants killed an engineer for power company Beco in a drive by shooting.",1,1618571977,SOM 6216599,706,SOM29722,29722,"08 October 2019",2019,1,"Strategic developments",Arrests,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Civilians (Somalia)","Al Shabaab",7,17,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Badhaadhe,,Wadajir,-0.7334,41.6643,1,"BBC News",International,"08 October 2019. About 60 people have been arrested in Wadajir by Somali police force, who were targeting suspected Al Shabaab supporters and safe houses.",0,1618571977,SOM 7532230,706,SOM29664,29664,"08 October 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Yaqshid",2.0678,45.35,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","08 October. Suspected Al Shabaab militants killed a Somali military soldier in Yaqshid.",1,1618571975,SOM 7526872,706,SOM29657,29657,"08 October 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,Mogadishu,2.0414,45.3337,1,"Somali Memo",National,"08 October. Unknown armed people shot dead a Somali military official in Mogadishu.",1,1618571974,SOM 7579154,706,SOM29646,29646,"07 October 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Government of Somalia (2017-)",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Ceelasha Biyaha",2.0823,45.2102,1,"Somali Memo",National,"07 October. In Ceelasha Biyaha, a government official was killed by Al Shabaab militants.",1,1611613360,SOM 6023768,706,SOM29655,29655,"07 October 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Afgooye,2.15,45.116,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","07 October. In Afgooye, Somali military forces reacted with gunfire after a hand grenade was thrown at them by an unknown armed group. No fatalities or injuries reported.",0,1571091346,SOM 6023769,706,SOM29656,29656,"07 October 2019",2019,1,"Strategic developments","Disrupted weapons use","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Balcad,,Gololey,2.4492,45.3542,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","07 October. In Gololey, Somali military forces have cleared IEDs planted by an unknown group.",0,1571091346,SOM 6023770,706,SOM29652,29652,"07 October 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians","Abduction/forced disappearance","Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Labour Group (Somalia)",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,"Qansax Dheere",,"Qansax Dheere",2.8712,43.0043,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","07 October. In Qansax Dheere, Al Shabaab militants have abducted a businessman that they accused of working with the Southwest government.",0,1571091346,SOM 6023774,706,SOM29669,29669,"07 October 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-)","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Qoryooley,,Qoryooley,1.7878,44.53,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","07 October. Al Shabaab militants attacked Somali military and AMISOM forces in Qoryooley. Injuries were reported.",0,1571091346,SOM 6023781,706,SOM29666,29666,"07 October 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bakool,Xudur,,Dudumaale,4.1344,44.1003,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","07 October. Near Dudumaale, a Somali military soldier attacked Al Shabaab militants. One militant was killed.",1,1571091346,SOM 7531624,706,SOM29653,29653,"07 October 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)","Labour Group (Somalia)",7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Wadajir",2.0462,45.3341,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","07 October. An IED fitted into a car by an unknown armed group into the car of a businessman in Wadajir exploded. The target survived the attack.",0,1618571974,SOM 6023551,706,SOM29645,29645,"07 October 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Jubaland Security Force",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Kismaayo,,"Abdale Birole",-0.4906,42.1969,1,Goobjoob,National,"07 October. In Abdale Birole, Jubaland security forces have killed 20 Al Shabaab militants in a battle.",20,1571091346,SOM 7526846,706,SOM29658,29658,"07 October 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,Mogadishu,2.0414,45.3337,1,"Somali Memo",National,"07 October. Al Shabaab militants have claimed responsibility for the shooting and wounding of a Somali military soldier in Mogadishu.",0,1618571974,SOM 7530570,706,SOM29654,29654,"06 October 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Mogadishu - Dharkenley",2.0095,45.25,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","06 October. In Dharkenley, suspected Al Shabaab militants shot dead a civilian man. Motive unknown.",1,1618571974,SOM 6023772,706,SOM29650,29650,"06 October 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Awdheegle,1.9833,44.8333,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","06 October. In Awdheegle, Al Shabaab militants attacked Somali military and both sides engaged in gun fire. Fatalities and injuries unknown.",0,1571091346,SOM 7531126,706,SOM29648,29648,"06 October 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Hodan,,"Mogadishu - Hodan",2.0333,45.35,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","06 October. Al Shabaab militants hurled a hand grenade at Somali police forces and the police reacted with gunfire in Hodan. No fatalities reported.",0,1611019345,SOM 7532949,706,SOM29649,29649,"06 October 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Hodan,,"Mogadishu - Hodan",2.0333,45.35,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","06 October. An elder man was killed by unknown armed people in Hodan. Motive unknown.",1,1611019350,SOM 7799225,706,SOM29667,29667,"06 October 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence",Grenade,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Kismaayo,,Kismayo,-0.3603,42.5463,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","06 October. Al Shabaab militants hurled a hand grenade at Somali military base in Fanoole but no fatalities or injuries were reported.",0,1617662604,SOM 6023382,706,SOM29647,29647,"06 October 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)","AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-)",1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Awdal,Baki,,Awdal,10.3,43.5,1,"Al Furqaan",National,"06 October. In Awdal, Al Shabaab militants have attacked Somali government forces, which is part of the African Union Mission in Somalia. Fatalities unknown.",0,1571091345,SOM 7579619,706,SOM29651,29651,"06 October 2019",2019,1,"Strategic developments","Disrupted weapons use","Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Ceelasha Biyaha",2.0823,45.2102,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","06 October. From Ceelasha Biyaha, IEDs planted by an unknown group were safely removed by Somali police forces.",0,1611613361,SOM 7799564,706,SOM29643,29643,"05 October 2019",2019,1,"Strategic developments","Disrupted weapons use","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Jubaland Security Force",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Kismaayo,,Kismayo,-0.3603,42.5463,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","05 October. In Kismayo, the Jubaland security forces caught a suspected Al Shabaab militant, while he was planting an explosive.",0,1617662605,SOM 7529329,706,SOM29641,29641,"05 October 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Kaxda Communal Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,14,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Mogadishu - Kaxda",2.0399,45.2384,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","05 October. In Kaxda, militia clashed with the police forces of Somalia. Fatalities reported. Unknown fatalities coded as 10.",10,1618571973,SOM 6017439,706,SOM29628,29628,"05 October 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Shelling/artillery/missile attack","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Bariirre,2.0476,44.8975,1,"Somali Memo",National,"05 October. Al Shabaab militants have attacked AMISOM troops in Bariirre. Casualties unknown.",0,1570483479,SOM 6017235,706,SOM29611,29611,"05 October 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Djibouti)",,8,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,18,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,Jalalaqsi,,Jalalaqsi,3.3834,45.5969,1,Goobjoob,National,"05 October. In Jalalaqsi, Somali military forces clashed with AMISOM Djibouti forces resulting in the death of one person. The AMISOM forces tried to close the Telecom center, which caused the fight.",1,1570483478,SOM 6017236,706,SOM29612,29612,"05 October 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Government regains territory","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Mudug,Gaalkacyo,,Gaalkacyo,6.7697,47.4308,2,Goobjoob,National,"05 October. Somali military forces have taken over the village of Amara from Al Shabaab militants following a gun battle. Casualties unknown.",0,1570483478,SOM 6017237,706,SOM29624,29624,"05 October 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Qoryooley,,"Kabtab Laas",1.7748,44.6022,1,Goobjoob,National,"05 October. In Kabtab Laas, two AMISOM soldiers were killed by an explosion. Al Shabaab claimed responsibility.",2,1570483478,SOM 7530571,706,SOM29639,29639,"04 October 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Government of Somalia (2017-)",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Mogadishu - Dharkenley",2.0095,45.25,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","04 October. In Dharkenley, a municipal tax collector was shot dead by suspected Al Shabaab militants.",1,1618571973,SOM 6023761,706,SOM29644,29644,"04 October 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) National Intelligence and Security Agency",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Jowhar,,War-Ciise,2.8076,45.7197,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","04 October. In War-ciise, the Somali military's Intel force killed a suspected Al Shabaab militant.",1,1571091346,SOM 6133260,706,SOM29609,29609,"03 October 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,"Bulo Burto",,"Bulo Burto",3.8519,45.5651,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","03 October. Somali military conducted a road clearance in Bulo Burto, which led to clashes with Al Shabaab militants. One militant reported injured.",0,1571260123,SOM 6133261,706,SOM29610,29610,"03 October 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Hawadle Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Dir-Faqi Umar Sub-Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,44,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,"Belet Weyne",,"Belet Weyne",4.736,45.2043,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","03 October. In the Northwest of Belet weyne, the Hawadle clan militia and the Dir-Faqi Umar militia have clashed over disputed grazing land. Casualties unknown.",0,1571260123,SOM 6133262,706,SOM29608,29608,"03 October 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Macawiisley Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,24,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,"Belet Weyne",,"Belet Weyne",4.736,45.2043,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","03 October. In Belet Weyne, the Macawiisley clan militia clashed with the Al Shabaab militants in Belet Weyne. Six killed.",6,1571260123,SOM 7532274,706,SOM29638,29638,"03 October 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Labour Group (Somalia)",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Waaberi",2.0195,45.31,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","03 October. In Waaberi, a businessman was shot and wounded by Al Shabaab militants due to an unknown cause.",0,1618571973,SOM 6268935,706,SOM29614,29614,"02 October 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Air/drone strike","Military Forces of Kenya (2013-)",,8,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,78,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Afmadow,,Welmaro,0.5765,42.4068,1,"Halgan Media",National,"02 October. The Kenyan air force struck Welmaro and a person was wounded. Target and motive unknown.",0,1572403720,SOM 6133265,706,SOM29627,29627,"02 October 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Shelling/artillery/missile attack","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,Marka,1.7131,44.7639,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","02 October. Al Shabaab militants attacked Somali military forces in Marka using mortars. Casualties unknown.",0,1571260123,SOM 6023758,706,SOM29640,29640,"02 October 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Habar Gedir-Suleiman Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Civilians (Somalia)","Habar Gedir-Saad Sub-Clan Group (Somalia)",7,47,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Galgaduud,Cadaado,,Cadaado,6.1457,46.6271,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","02 October. In a suspected clan revenge, a man hailing from the Habar Gedir-Saad clan was shot dead by a person from the Habar Gedir-Suleiman clan militia in Cadaado.",1,1571091346,SOM 7579741,706,SOM29626,29626,"02 October 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Shelling/artillery/missile attack","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Ceelasha Biyaha",2.0823,45.2102,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","02 October. In Ceelasha Biyaha, Al Shabaab militants attacked Somali military forces using mortar killing some. Unknown fatalities coded as 10.",10,1611613361,SOM 6127994,706,SOM29623,29623,"02 October 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Afgooye,2.15,45.116,2,Twitter,"New media","02 October. Al Shabaab attacked Somali military forces near Afgooye using roadside explosions. At least six soldiers killed and several wounded.",6,1571164643,SOM 7799241,706,SOM29642,29642,"02 October 2019",2019,1,Protests,"Peaceful protest","Protesters (Somalia)",,6,,,0,60,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Kismaayo,,Kismayo,-0.3603,42.5463,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","02 October. In Kismayo, a peaceful demonstration was held due to the continued flight rerouting to Mogadishu and the invite of Jubaland President Sheikh Madobe to Forum in Mogadishu only through media. [size=no report].",0,1617662604,SOM 6133266,706,SOM29607,29607,"01 October 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Gedo,"Ceel Waaq",,"Ceel Waaq - Ceel Adde Road",2.7301,41.1922,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","01 October. In Ceel Waaq, Somali military soldiers killed an Al Shabaab militant after the militants killed a soldier in a tea shop.",2,1571260123,SOM 6133267,706,SOM29606,29606,"01 October 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Majeerteen-Reer Biciidyahan Sub-Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Majeerteen-Bicidyahan Sub-Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,44,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Mudug,Gaalkacyo,,Garsoor,6.7662,47.4279,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","01 October. In Garsoor, two clan groups of Majeerteen-Reer Biciiydahan and the Majeerteen-Bicidyahan sub clans clashed. Casualties unknown.",0,1571260123,SOM 6017440,706,SOM29625,29625,"01 October 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Shelling/artillery/missile attack","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,Marka,1.7131,44.7639,2,"Somali Memo",National,"01 October. Al Shabaab militants have killed 12 Somali military soldiers in the outskirts of Marka using shelling and explosions.",12,1570483479,SOM 6133268,706,SOM29620,29620,"30 September 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (South Sudan)",,3,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-)",,8,38,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Jowhar,,Burane,2.8,45.55,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","30 September. Two IED explosions in Burane targeted AMISOM forces. One AMISOM soldier was injured.",0,1571260123,SOM 6133269,706,SOM29637,29637,"30 September 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Balcad,,Balcad,2.39,45.3833,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","30 September. A suspected Al Shabaab militant shot dead another man at wedding event in Balcad. Motive unknown.",1,1571260123,SOM 6133270,706,SOM29622,29622,"30 September 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Jowhar,,Mahadaay,2.9704,45.5347,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","30 September. Al Shabaab took responsibility for the RCIED attack on an AMISOM vehicle in Mahaday. One soldier injured.",1,1571260123,SOM 6133271,706,SOM29621,29621,"30 September 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (South Sudan)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Cadale,,"Ceel Muluq",3.0205,46.0758,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","30 September. In Ceel Muluq, four children died, and 03 others injured by UXO explosion while they were playing.",0,1571260123,SOM 6133272,706,SOM29632,29632,"30 September 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians","Abduction/forced disappearance","Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Aid Workers (Somalia)",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,"Buur Hakaba",,Lug-Habar,2.918,43.9315,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","30 September. In Lug-habar, Al Shabaab militants have abducted a man working for a local non-governmental organization. Motive unknown.",0,1571260123,SOM 7713413,706,SOM29605,29605,"30 September 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of the United States (2017-2021)","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle","Wanla Weyn",,"Bali Doogle",2.6632,44.6979,1,VOA,International,"30 September. Al Shabaab militants have attached the US military airbase in Bali Doogle using bombs and in a gun fight. They claimed killing 100 soldiers. Whereas, a report by AFRICOM said US forces and the Somali military killed 10 attackers.",10,1614039933,SOM 7527616,706,SOM29619,29619,"30 September 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Italy (2018-)","EUTM Mali: European Union Training Mission Mali",8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,Mogadishu,2.0414,45.3337,1,Twitter,"New media","30 September. In Mogadishu, Italian military forces under the EUTM Mali: European Union Training Mission Mali were targeted by explosion planted by Al Shabaab militants. Casualties not known.",0,1618571973,SOM 7713272,706,SOM29613,29613,"30 September 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Air/drone strike","Military Forces of the United States (2017-2021)",,8,"Al Shabaab",,2,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Juba",Jilib,,"Qunyo Barrow",0.8014,43.3837,1,Twitter,"New media","30 September. In Qunyo Barrow, US military conducted an airstrike. One Al Shabaab militant was killed.",1,1614039932,SOM 6159639,706,SOM29618,29618,"29 September 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (South Sudan)",,3,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-)",,8,38,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Balcad,,Sokolwa,2.2949,45.6357,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","29 September. In Sokolwa, an IED targeting AMISOM forces exploded. A driver of the AMISOM tanker and a civilian were killed. Perpatrators not known.",2,1571699413,SOM 6133277,706,SOM29602,29602,"29 September 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Habar Jeclo Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Habar Yoonis Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,44,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Sanaag,"Ceel Afweyn",,"Ceel Afweyn",9.9293,47.2173,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","29 September. The clan militia of Habar Yonis and Habar Jeclo clashed in Ceel Afweyn. Motive unknown and no fatalities reported.",0,1571260123,SOM 6133279,706,SOM29629,29629,"29 September 2019",2019,1,Protests,"Peaceful protest","Protesters (Somalia)",,6,,,0,60,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Balcad,,Qalimow,2.5878,45.3695,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","29 September. Residents of Qalimow have protested against the decision by the Somali security forces decision that bans any farming activities within 1.5km on either side of Qalimow and Balcad. [size=no report].",0,1571260123,SOM 7713367,706,SOM29604,29604,"29 September 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of the United States (2017-2021)","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,Marka,1.7131,44.7639,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","29 September. Northeast of Marka, Al Shabaab militants attacked Somali military forces. Casualties unknown.",0,1614039933,SOM 7579742,706,SOM29636,29636,"29 September 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Ceelasha Biyaha",2.0823,45.2102,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","29 September. In Ceelasha Biyaha, four civilians were killed when their vehicle was attacked by suspected Al Shabaab militants.",4,1611613361,SOM 7532962,706,SOM29603,29603,"29 September 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Unidentified Armed Group (South Sudan)",,3,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Yaqshid",2.0678,45.35,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","29 September. In Yaqshid, a checkpoint of the Somali military forces was targeted by a grenade attack by unknown forces. The military retaliated with gunfire pushing the attackers. Casualties unknown.",0,1618571972,SOM 6159551,706,SOM29683,29683,"29 September 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,Marka,1.7131,44.7639,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","29 September 2019. Northeast of Marka (coded to Marka at geoprecision 2), Al Shabaab militants attacked Somali military forces. Casualties unknown.",0,1571699181,SOM 7531228,706,SOM29601,29601,"29 September 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Unidentified Armed Group (South Sudan)",,3,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-)",,8,38,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Heliwa",2.0844,45.39,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","29 September. AMISOM forces have responded with gun fire after an unknown armed group attacked them using RCIED in Heliwa.",0,1618571972,SOM 6013446,706,SOM29564,29564,"28 September 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,Marka,1.7131,44.7639,1,"Somali Memo",National,"28 September. An explosion by an unknown group killed two Somali soldiers in Marka.",2,1569881473,SOM 6013447,706,SOM29565,29565,"28 September 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Shelling/artillery/missile attack","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-)","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Awdheegle,1.9833,44.8333,1,"Somali Memo",National,"28 September. Al Shabaab militants conducted a shelling attack against AMISOM base in Awdheegle and the Somali military forces. Casualties unknown.",0,1569881473,SOM 6331672,706,SOM29599,29599,"28 September 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Garowe Communal Militia (Somalia)",,4,14,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Nugaal,Garoowe,,Garowe,8.4064,48.4819,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","28 September. In Garowe, local armed people clashed with municipal forces over a piece of land. One municipal officer was killed.",1,1572909565,SOM 7799324,706,SOM29616,29616,"28 September 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence",Grenade,"Unidentified Armed Group (South Sudan)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Kismaayo,,Kismayo,-0.3603,42.5463,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","28 September. A hand grenade targeting a vehicle in Farjano landed in a empty land. No casualties reported.",0,1617662605,SOM 6133283,706,SOM29617,29617,"28 September 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (South Sudan)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,"Bulo Burto",,"Bulo Burto",3.8519,45.5651,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","28 September. A RCIED explosion by an unknown group caused injures in a coffee shop in Bulo Burto.",0,1571260123,SOM 6133284,706,SOM29598,29598,"28 September 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,11,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Baydhaba,,Baidoa,3.1172,43.6469,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","28 September. In Baidoa, a Somali police force officer shot dead another police officer due to an unknown dispute.",1,1571260123,SOM 6133286,706,SOM29600,29600,"28 September 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Balcad,,Balcad,2.39,45.3833,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","28 September. In Balcad, Somali military forces killed an Al Shabaab militant known to be an IED expert.",1,1571260123,SOM 7799119,706,SOM29551,29551,"28 September 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Jubaland Security Force",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Kismaayo,,Kismayo,-0.3603,42.5463,1,"Somali Memo",National,"28 September. Al Shabaab militants and Jubaland security forces have clashed in the outskirts of Kismayo. The militants claimed to have killed nine soldiers.",9,1617662604,SOM 6127559,706,SOM29550,29550,"28 September 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Balcad,,Gololey,2.4492,45.3542,1,Twitter,"New media","28 September. A suspected Al Shabaab militant preparing to use explosives was shot dead by Somali military soldiers in Gololey.",1,1571164642,SOM 7532497,706,SOM29635,29635,"28 September 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Women (Somalia)",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Hawl Wadaag",2.048,45.32,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","28 September. In Hawlwadig, Al Shabaab militants killed a woman who lived selling tea. Motive unknown.",1,1618571973,SOM 6129137,706,SOM29554,29554,"28 September 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Air/drone strike","AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-)","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",8,"Al Shabaab",,2,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Awdheegle,1.9833,44.8333,1,Twitter,"New media","28 September. In Awdheegle, AMISOM forces with Somali aid have conducted an air strike against Al Shabaab militants in Awdheegle. Several killed. Unknown fatalities coded as 10.",10,1571164644,SOM 6133291,706,SOM29596,29596,"27 September 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Labour Group (Somalia)",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Balcad,,Yaaqla,2.5083,45.4852,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","27 September. In Yaaqla, Al Shabaab militants arrested two Khat traders and interrogated them of being AMISOM and Somali government informers and later, they killed them.",2,1571260123,SOM 6133292,706,SOM29597,29597,"27 September 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Unidentified Armed Group (South Sudan)",,3,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Baydhaba,,Berdale,3.2144,43.198,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","27 September. An attack by an unidentified group has wounded three Southwest police officers in Berdale.",0,1571260123,SOM 6133293,706,SOM29634,29634,"27 September 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Ayr Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,47,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Galgaduud,Dhuusamarreeb,,Dhuusamarreeb,5.5376,46.3867,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","27 September. Two people including a pregnant woman were shot and killed by suspected Ayr clan militia who ambushed the vehicle in Dhuusamarreeb.",2,1571260123,SOM 6120759,706,SOM29595,29595,"27 September 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Galgaduud,Dhuusamarreeb,,Godinlabe,5.8772,46.6321,1,"Radio Mustaqbal","New media","27 September. In Godinlabe, unknown armed people opened fire on a civilian vehicle and killed two civilians. Motive unknown.",2,1618571972,SOM 7533007,706,SOM29575,29575,"27 September 2019",2019,1,"Strategic developments","Disrupted weapons use","Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Waaberi",2.0195,45.31,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","27 September. Suspected VBIEDs found by Somali police near the Waberi Police station in Waberi.",0,1618571971,SOM 7527650,706,SOM29574,29574,"27 September 2019",2019,1,"Strategic developments","Disrupted weapons use","Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Hodan,,"Mogadishu - Hodan",2.0333,45.35,1,Twitter,"New media","27 September. Somali police intercepted a car with suspected explosives in Mogadishu. No casualties reported.",0,1611019334,SOM 6384377,706,SOM29549,29549,"27 September 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Cali Qaran Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,24,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bakool,Xudur,,Yabyab,4.1854,44.0535,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","27 September. At least two civilians were killed in collateral damage when Al Shabaab militants attacked the Cali Qaran militia in Yabyab.",2,1574720889,SOM 6133294,706,SOM29580,29580,"26 September 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians","Abduction/forced disappearance","Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Aid Workers (Somalia)",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Baydhaba,,Baidoa,3.1172,43.6469,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","26 September. In Baidoa, Al Shabaab militants abducted a staff member of a local NGO after stopping a car he was travelling in. Motive unknown.",0,1571260123,SOM 6133295,706,SOM29577,29577,"26 September 2019",2019,1,"Strategic developments","Looting/property destruction","Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Balcad,,Gololey,2.4492,45.3542,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","26 September. Al Shabaab militants aboard 2 pickup trucks stole unknown number of goats from grazing grounds near Gololey.",0,1571260123,SOM 6133296,706,SOM29567,29567,"26 September 2019",2019,1,Protests,"Peaceful protest","Protesters (Somalia)",,6,,,0,60,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Gedo,"Belet Xaawo",,"Belet Xaawo",3.7807,41.8943,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","26 September. In Buur Xaawo, a peaceful protest was held against the arrest of the Ministry of Security of Jubaland in Mogadishu as well as the interferences of the Federal government in Jubaland state. [size=no report].",0,1571260123,SOM 6133297,706,SOM29568,29568,"26 September 2019",2019,1,Protests,"Peaceful protest","Protesters (Somalia)",,6,,,0,60,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Gedo,Doolow,,Doolow,4.1642,42.0794,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","26 September. In Doolow, a peaceful protest was held against the arrest of the Ministry of Security of Jubaland in Mogadishu as well as the interferences of the Federal government in Jubaland state. [size=no report].",0,1571260123,SOM 6133298,706,SOM29569,29569,"26 September 2019",2019,1,Protests,"Peaceful protest","Protesters (Somalia)",,6,,,0,60,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Gedo,Luuq,,Luuq,3.8,42.5446,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","26 September. In Luuq, a peaceful protest was held against the arrest of the Ministry of Security of Jubaland in Mogadishu as well as the interferences of the Federal government in Jubaland state. [size=no report].",0,1571260123,SOM 6133299,706,SOM29593,29593,"26 September 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Majeerteen Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Civilians (Somalia)","Saad Clan Group (Somalia)",7,47,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Mudug,Jariiban,,Bitaale,7.5156,49.3377,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","26 September. In Bitaale, two people hailing from the Saad clan group were killed by suspected Majeerteen clan militia in Bitaale. The cause is said to be clan revenge.",2,1571260123,SOM 6267585,706,SOM29548,29548,"26 September 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,Dhanaane,1.8739,45.0276,1,"Garowe Online",National,"26 September. In Dhanaane, the Somali military force conducted a military operation against Al Shabaab militants. Four killed.",4,1572403719,SOM 6267587,706,SOM29547,29547,"26 September 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,Gendershe,1.8342,44.9667,1,"Garowe Online",National,"26 September. In Gendershe, the Somali military force conducted a military operation against Al Shabaab militants. Three killed.",3,1572403719,SOM 6013137,706,SOM29594,29594,"26 September 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Qabno Communal Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,47,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,"Belet Weyne",,Qabno,5.0075,45.1689,1,Alldhacdo,National,"26 September. In Qabno, the Qabno communal militia killed five civilian people in a suspected inter-communal conflict.",5,1569881473,SOM 6128099,706,SOM29546,29546,"26 September 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Balcad,,Balad,2.35,45.3833,1,Twitter,"New media","26 September. In Balad, Al Shabaab militants attacked a Somali military checkpoint. Casualties reported, though it is unknown if any fatallities.",0,1571164643,SOM 7527663,706,SOM29563,29563,"26 September 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Turkey)","Government of Turkey",7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Mogadishu - Daynile",2.0581,45.3003,1,Twitter,"New media","26 September. In Mogadishu, a car bomb targeted Turkish officials. One seriously injured.",0,1618571971,SOM 7799326,706,SOM29615,29615,"25 September 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence",Grenade,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Labour Group (Somalia)",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Kismaayo,,Kismayo,-0.3603,42.5463,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","25 September. A hand grenade was hurled against a local business store in Kismayo. The business owner had refused to comply with the request made by the Al Shabaab which compelled all local business owners in Kismayo to be paying taxations for imported goods. No casualty reported.",0,1617662605,SOM 7579943,706,SOM29544,29544,"25 September 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Jowhar,,Jowhar,2.7797,45.5042,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","25 September. In Jowhar, Al Shabaab militants killed two Somali military soldiers after attacking their base.",2,1611613362,SOM 6133300,706,SOM29592,29592,"25 September 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Habar Gedir Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Civilians (Somalia)","Hawadle Clan Group (Somalia)",7,47,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,"Belet Weyne",,Coomaad,5.0045,45.4728,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","25 September. In Coomaad, militiamen from the Habar gedir clan militia killed four from the Hawadle clan. There ongoing clan dispute between the two clans is said to be due to grazing land.",4,1571260123,SOM 6133301,706,SOM29558,29558,"25 September 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence",Grenade,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Government of Somalia (2017-)",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Qoryooley,,Hantiwadaag,1.8872,44.7789,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","25 September. In Hantiwadaag, two people from the Somali Basketball Federation were killed by a grenade attack executed by suspected Al Shabaab militants.",2,1618571971,SOM 6133302,706,SOM29557,29557,"25 September 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence",Grenade,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,"Buur Hakaba",,"Buur Xakaba",2.8049,44.0821,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","25 September. In Buur Xakaba, unknown people targeted a police station with a grenade, which landed in an empty land.",0,1571260123,SOM 7530038,706,SOM29562,29562,"25 September 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Hodan,,"Mogadishu - Hodan",2.0333,45.35,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","25 September. Three Somali military soldiers were killed in an IED attack claimed by Al Shabaab in Hodan.",3,1611019341,SOM 6133303,706,SOM29541,29541,"25 September 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bakool,Xudur,,Ted,4.4,43.9167,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","25 September. In Ted, Al Shabaab militants attacked Somali military forces. Casualties unknown.",0,1571260123,SOM 6133304,706,SOM29543,29543,"25 September 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,Gendershe,1.8342,44.9667,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","25 September. In Gendershe, the Somali military force conducted a military operation against Al Shabaab militants. Casualties unknown.",0,1571260123,SOM 6133307,706,SOM29591,29591,"25 September 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Unidentified Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Civilians (Somalia)","Saad Clan Group (Somalia)",7,47,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Mudug,Hobyo,,Hobyo,5.3505,48.5268,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","25 September. In Hobyo, in a suspected clan revenge, a man from the Saad clan group was shot dead by unknown armed people.",1,1571260123,SOM 7799118,706,SOM29540,29540,"25 September 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Jubaland Security Force",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Kismaayo,,Kismayo,-0.3603,42.5463,1,"Somali Memo",National,"25 September. Jubaland security forces and Al Shabaab militants clashed in the outskirts of Kismayo. The militants claimed to have killed three soldiers.",3,1617662604,SOM 7532671,706,SOM29561,29561,"25 September 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,Mogadishu,2.0414,45.3337,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","25 September. In the outskirts of Mogadishu, a roadside IED hit the convoy of Somali military tribunal chief Hassan Ali 'Shuute'. The target survived.",0,1618571971,SOM 7530399,706,SOM29542,29542,"25 September 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Hodan,,"Mogadishu - Hodan",2.0333,45.35,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","25 September. Two Al Shabaab militants have shot dead a Somali police officer in Hodan.",1,1611019342,SOM 6016949,706,SOM29556,29556,"25 September 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Kenya (2013-)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Gedo,"Ceel Waaq",,"Ceel Waaq - Ceel Adde Road",2.7301,41.1922,1,"Somali Memo",National,"25 September. In Ceel waaq, Al Shabaab militants have ambushed Kenyan military forces. Casualties unknown.",0,1570482728,SOM 6318547,706,SOM29545,29545,"25 September 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,Dhanaane,1.8739,45.0276,2,Xinhua,International,"25 September. Somali military force has claimed that it has killed 30 Al Shabaab militants on a base used by the militants in Dhanane.",30,1572403790,SOM 6133311,706,SOM29588,29588,"24 September 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Mudug,Gaalkacyo,,"Gaalkacyo North",6.77,47.63,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","24 September. In North Gaalkacyo, an armed person killed two civilians. Motive unknown.",2,1571260123,SOM 6133314,706,SOM29589,29589,"24 September 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)","Omar Mahmud Clan Group (Somalia)",7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Mudug,Gaalkacyo,,"Gaalkacyo North",6.77,47.63,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","24 September. Two men from the Omar Mohamud clan were injured when their vehicle was fired in North Galkayo by unknown armed people.",0,1571260123,SOM 6133315,706,SOM29539,29539,"24 September 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Jubaland Security Force",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Gedo,Doolow,,Geedweyne,4.0304,42.294,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","24 September. Al Shabaab briefly controlled Geedweyne after a clash with Jubaland security forces. No casualties reported.",0,1571260123,SOM 6133316,706,SOM29631,29631,"24 September 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians","Abduction/forced disappearance","Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Afmadow,,Dhobley,0.4063,41.0124,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","24 September. Al Shabaab militants have abducted a civilian in Dhobley.",0,1571260123,SOM 7532961,706,SOM29590,29590,"24 September 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Yaqshid",2.0678,45.35,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","24 September. Suspected Al Shabaab militants shot and killed a renowned clan elder in Yaqsid.",1,1618571972,SOM 7713003,706,SOM29553,29553,"24 September 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Air/drone strike","Military Forces of the United States (2017-2021)",,8,"Al Shabaab",,2,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Badhaadhe,,"Hoja Wajeer",-1.2408,41.5395,1,RiskMap,Other,"24 September. An airstrike by suspected United States air force in Hoja Wajeer has killed at least 13 Al Shabaab militants.",13,1614039930,SOM 7579884,706,SOM29576,29576,"24 September 2019",2019,1,"Strategic developments","Looting/property destruction","Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Jowhar,,Jowhar,2.7797,45.5042,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","24 September. Near Jowhar, Al Shabaab militants taxed a vehicle loaded with Khat stimulant and looted the Khat on the car.",0,1611613362,SOM 6133317,706,SOM29573,29573,"23 September 2019",2019,1,"Strategic developments","Disrupted weapons use","Al Shabaab",,2,,,0,20,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Baydhaba,,Aawdiinle,3.1706,43.4099,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","23 September. In Aawdiinle, an IED prematurely exploded while 4 Al Shabaab militants were working on it. Fatalities not clear.",0,1571260123,SOM 6133318,706,SOM29587,29587,"23 September 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Cali Qaran Clan Group (Somalia)",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bakool,Xudur,,Yabyab,4.1854,44.0535,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","23 September. Two civilian family members of the Cali Qaran Clan militia were shot and injured, four abducted by Al Shabaab militants in Yabyab.",0,1571260123,SOM 6133320,706,SOM29586,29586,"23 September 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,17,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,"Belet Weyne",,"Belet Weyne",4.736,45.2043,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","23 September. Somali military soldiers opened fire at a rickshaw driver in Beletweyene. The driver was allegedly in possession of alcoholic beverages stolen from an IDP's area. Casualties unknown.",0,1571260123,SOM 7530312,706,SOM29538,29538,"23 September 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Hawl Wadaag",2.048,45.32,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","23 September. Al Shabaab militants claimed responsibility for shooting and killing two Somali military troopers in Hawlwadig.",2,1618571970,SOM 6133321,706,SOM29560,29560,"23 September 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Afgooye,2.15,45.116,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","23 September. A Somali military truck was hit by RCIED in Afgooye by an unknown group. The vehicle sustained damages.",0,1571260123,SOM 6133325,706,SOM29536,29536,"22 September 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,Marka,1.7131,44.7639,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","22 September. Al Shabaab militants have attacked the Somali military base of Ceel Saliani in Marka. Casualties were reported.",0,1571260123,SOM 6133326,706,SOM29579,29579,"22 September 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians","Abduction/forced disappearance","Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bakool,Tayeeglow,,Tayeeglow,4.0182,44.5127,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","22 September. Al Shabaab militants have abducted six youths from Tayeeglow and took them to Jalalaqasi for training.",0,1571260123,SOM 6133327,706,SOM29537,29537,"22 September 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Jubaland Security Force",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Afmadow,,Dhobley,0.4063,41.0124,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","22 September. Near Dhobley, Al Shabaab militants clashed with Jubaland security forces. Casualties unknown.",0,1571260123,SOM 6133328,706,SOM29555,29555,"22 September 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence",Grenade,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,"Qansax Dheere",,"Qansax Dheere",2.8712,43.0043,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","22 September. In Qansax Dheere, a Southwest police officer was killed in an grenade attack by an unknown person.",1,1571260123,SOM 6133329,706,SOM29633,29633,"22 September 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Afmadow,,Afmadow,0.5172,42.071,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","22 September. In Afmadow, Al Shabaab militants abducted a civilian man in Afmadow but as the person tried to escape, they shot and wounded him.",0,1571260123,SOM 6013526,706,SOM29535,29535,"22 September 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,K50,2.0054,44.9872,2,VOA,International,"22 September. In El-Salin, located between K50 and K60, Al Shabaab said they have killed 20 Somali military soldiers after a raid.",20,1569881473,SOM 6013450,706,SOM29571,29571,"21 September 2019",2019,1,"Strategic developments",Agreement,"Hawadle Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Abgal Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,44,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,"Bulo Burto",,"Buqda Caqable",4.0601,45.2577,1,"Somali Memo",National,"21 September. In a peace agreement that was overseen by Al Shabaab, two clan groups that had been warring, the Hawadale and Abgal, have agreed to pay compensations and reconciled.",0,1569881473,SOM 6133330,706,SOM29583,29583,"21 September 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,Jalalaqsi,,Jalalaqsi,3.3834,45.5969,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","21 September. In Jalalaqsi, two businesspeople were killed by Al Shabaab militants after they were stopped and two AK47 weapons were found on their vehicle.",2,1571260123,SOM 6133331,706,SOM29559,29559,"21 September 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-)",,8,38,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Jowhar,,Buurane,2.9647,45.5124,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","21 September. Near Buurane, an IED exploded close to the base of AMISOM forces. No casualties reported.",0,1571260123,SOM 6133332,706,SOM29584,29584,"21 September 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Teachers (Somalia)",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,Marka,1.7131,44.7639,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","21 September. A Quarn teacher was shot dead by Al Shabaab militants in Marka. Motive unknown.",1,1571260123,SOM 6133333,706,SOM29578,29578,"21 September 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians","Abduction/forced disappearance","Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bakool,Xudur,,Abal,3.9435,43.9418,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","21 September. Near Abal, Al Shabaab militants have abducted two civilians. The abducted men had participated in the welcoming of Prime Minister Hassan Ali Kheyre in Xudur.",0,1571260123,SOM 6133334,706,SOM29533,29533,"21 September 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bakool,"Rab Dhuure",,"Rab Dhuure",4.3535,43.1616,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","21 September. Somali police forces reacted with a gun fire after an unidentified armed group hurled a hand grenade at a police post near Rab Dhuure. Two injured.",0,1571260123,SOM 6133335,706,SOM29585,29585,"21 September 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Balcad,,Farbaraako,2.5131,45.4929,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","21 September. In Farbaraako, Al Shabaab militants killed two people whom they confused with Somali military soldiers.",2,1571260123,SOM 7530975,706,SOM29534,29534,"21 September 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Wardhigley",2.0549,45.33,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","21 September. In Wardhigley, Al Shabaab used a RCIED targeting a police vehicle. The police forces responded with gunfire. Casualties reported, though it is unknown if any fatallities.",0,1618571970,SOM 7521283,706,SOM29525,29525,"20 September 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,Mogadishu,2.0414,45.3337,1,Calamada,National,"20 September. Al Shabaab claimed responsibility for an attack that targeted Somali military forces base in Mogadishu. Casualties unknown.",0,1618571970,SOM 6133337,706,SOM29531,29531,"20 September 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Jeexdin Communal Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Civilians (Somalia)","Omar Mahmud Clan Group (Somalia)",7,47,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Mudug,Gaalkacyo,,Jeexdin,6.8476,47.5447,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","20 September. In a suspected inter-clan conflict and revenge, a man from the Omar Mahmud clan group has been shot and killed by Jeexdin communal militia in Jeexdin.",1,1571260123,SOM 6133338,706,SOM29572,29572,"20 September 2019",2019,1,"Strategic developments","Disrupted weapons use","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Jubaland Security Force","AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-)",1,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Afmadow,,Afmadow,0.5172,42.071,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","20 September. In Afmadow, after Jubaland security forces discovered IEDs planted outside a police station, AMISOM forces safely removed it.",0,1571260123,SOM 7529844,706,SOM29582,29582,"20 September 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Mogadishu - Dharkenley",2.0095,45.25,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","20 September. In Dharkenley, an elder was killed by suspected Al Shabaab militants. Motive unknown.",1,1618571971,SOM 5979667,706,SOM29510,29510,"19 September 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Non-state actor overtakes territory","Macaswiley Militia",,3,"Al Shabaab",,2,23,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Qoryooley,,Daarasalaam,1.9221,44.7871,1,"Radio Dalsan",National,"19 September. Commanders of the Macawisley armed group said that they have seized Daarasalaam from Al Shabaab militants after a fight. Casualties unknown.",0,1569279142,SOM 5979691,706,SOM29508,29508,"19 September 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Private Security Forces (Somalia)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,"Buur Hakaba",,Sabid,2.8738,43.8875,1,"Somali Memo",National,"19 September. In Sabid, Al Shabaab militants claimed to have killed at least three soldiers of the Bancroft military force.",3,1569279142,SOM 6133341,706,SOM29581,29581,"19 September 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Afmadow,,Liboi,0.4099,41.0089,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","19 September. An unknown armed group targeted civilians in Liboi. The driver was killed and his car was set on fire.",1,1571260123,SOM 6358195,706,SOM29530,29530,"19 September 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Saad Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Civilians (Somalia)","Sheeqaal Clan Group (Somalia)",7,47,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Mudug,Gaalkacyo,,Sabansabdho,6.9005,47.84,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","19 September. In a suspected clan revenge, a male and a female pastoralist from the Sheeqaal clan group were shot and injured by armed men suspected to be from Sa'ad clan at Sabansabdho.",0,1574121969,SOM 6304252,706,SOM29507,29507,"19 September 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Yabyab Communal Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Al Shabaab",,2,24,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bakool,Xudur,,Yabyab,4.1854,44.0535,1,"Radio Mogadishu",National,"19 September. In Yabyab, self-organized civilians have fought with Al Shabaab militants. Fatalities unknown.",0,1572403772,SOM 6268973,706,SOM29504,29504,"18 September 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Jubaland Security Force",1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Afgooye,2.15,45.116,2,"Halgan Media",National,"18 September. Two Somali military soldiers have been shot dead near Afgooye by suspected Al Shabaab militants.",2,1572403720,SOM 6268986,706,SOM29505,29505,"18 September 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Jubaland Security Force",1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Baydhaba,,Baidoa,3.1172,43.6469,1,"Halgan Media",National,"18 September. Gun fight ensued after Colonel Mahad Nuur of the Southwest State security forces was injured by a blast in Baidoa.",0,1572403720,SOM 6133343,706,SOM29506,29506,"18 September 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Habar Jeclo Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Habar Yoonis Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,44,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Sanaag,"Ceel Afweyn",,"Ceel Afweyn",9.9293,47.2173,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","18 September. In Ceel Afweyn, the clan militias of Habar Jeclo and Habar Yoonis have clashed. The motive is suspected to be linked to existing inter-clan conflicts. No fatalities reported.",0,1571260123,SOM 6133344,706,SOM29529,29529,"18 September 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)","Women (Somalia)",7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bari,Bossaso,,Bosaso,11.2842,49.1816,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","18 September. In Bosaso, a spouse of a United Nations staffer has been stabbed and wounded outside her house by two armed people. Motive unknown.",0,1571260123,SOM 6133345,706,SOM29523,29523,"18 September 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Baydhaba,,Baidoa,3.1172,43.6469,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","18 September. A Somali military EOD soldier was injured as he tried to dismantle a RCIED planted by an unknown armed group in Baidoa.",0,1571260123,SOM 7527614,706,SOM29522,29522,"18 September 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Turkey)","Private Security Forces (Somalia)",7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,Mogadishu,2.0414,45.3337,1,Twitter,"New media","18 September. In the outskirts of Mogadishu, an unknown group injured a Turkish engineer and two of his bodyguards by exploding an IED.",0,1618571970,SOM 7527621,706,SOM29524,29524,"18 September 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Government of Somalia (2017-)",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,Mogadishu,2.0414,45.3337,1,Twitter,"New media","18 September. Al Shabaab militants targeted a Somali lawmaker Abdulkadir Arabow with an explosive in Mogadishu. At least 3 people killed (some sources claim 7), several others injured.",3,1618571970,SOM 5979668,706,SOM29502,29502,"17 September 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Jubaland Security Force",1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Jamaame,,Jamaame,0.0692,42.7382,1,"Radio Dalsan",National,"17 September. Somali military and Jubaland security forces have killed 13 Al Shabaab militants in Jamame town.",13,1569279142,SOM 7713303,706,SOM29552,29552,"17 September 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Air/drone strike","Military Forces of the United States (2017-2021)",,8,"Al Shabaab",,2,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Jamaame,,Jamaame,0.0692,42.7382,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","17 September. Suspected United States air force conducted an air strike against Al Shabaab in Jamaame. Casualties unknown.",0,1614039933,SOM 7797539,706,SOM29511,29511,"17 September 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Air/drone strike","Military Forces of the United States (2017-2021)",,8,"Al Shabaab",,2,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Kismaayo,,Kismayo,-0.3603,42.5463,2,AFRICOM,Regional,"17 September. In the northwest of Kismayo, the military forces of the United States have killed two Al Shabaab militants in an air strike.",2,1617662601,SOM 5979690,706,SOM29521,29521,"17 September 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Djibouti)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,Jalalaqsi,,Jalalaqsi,3.3834,45.5969,1,"Somali Memo",National,"17 September. Al Shabaab militants have claimed killing five AMISOM Djibouti soldiers in Jalalaqsi.",5,1569279142,SOM 6133346,706,SOM29528,29528,"17 September 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle","Wanla Weyn",,"Wanla Weyne",2.6195,44.8936,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","17 September. Al Shabaab militants shot dead a civilian, who opposed the levy they forced him to pay as a contribution in Wanla weyne.",1,1571260123,SOM 6133347,706,SOM29501,29501,"17 September 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Gadabuursi Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Dir-Ciise Sub-Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,44,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Awdal,Borama,,Xariirad,10.3254,42.8374,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","17 September. In Xariirad, the Gadabuursi (Samaroon) clan militia clashed with the Ciisse clan militia over land dispute. Fatalities unknown.",0,1571260123,SOM 6133348,706,SOM29503,29503,"17 September 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bakool,Xudur,,"Abaq Beeday",4.1209,44.0365,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","17 September. Near Abaq Beeday, Somali military forces clashed with Al Shabaab militants, who were collecting Zakat tax. One militant injured.",0,1571260123,SOM 6133349,706,SOM29566,29566,"17 September 2019",2019,1,Protests,"Peaceful protest","Protesters (Somalia)",,6,,,0,60,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Galgaduud,Cadaado,,Cadaado,6.1457,46.6271,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","17 September. In Cadaado, local people staged a peaceful demonstration against the Somali government. Amongst their demands was designation of Cadaado town as the seat of Galmudug parliament. [size=no report].",0,1571260123,SOM 7799247,706,SOM29532,29532,"17 September 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Kismaayo,,Kismayo,-0.3603,42.5463,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","17 September. In the Northeast of Kismayo, several Somali military soldiers were injured after they were ambushed by Al Shabaab militants.",0,1617662605,SOM 7528751,706,SOM29513,29513,"16 September 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence",Grenade,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Mogadishu - Dharkenley",2.0095,45.25,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","16 September. In Dharkenley. Al Shabaab militants hurled a hand grenade against Somali military soldiers. A soldier and civilians were injured.",0,1618571969,SOM 7529309,706,SOM29500,29500,"16 September 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Hodan,,"Mogadishu - Hodan",2.0333,45.35,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","16 September. In Hodan, Al Shabaab militants took the responsibility for killing a Somali military soldier.",1,1611019339,SOM 6133352,706,SOM29520,29520,"16 September 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-)",,8,38,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Qoryooley,,Qoryooley,1.7878,44.53,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","16 September. In Qoryooley. A convoy of the AMISOM troops was targeted by an unknown group using IED. No casualties reported.",0,1571260123,SOM 6128138,706,SOM29514,29514,"15 September 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)","Government of Somalia (2017-)",7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Qoryooley,,Qoryooley,1.7878,44.53,1,Twitter,"New media","15 September. The explosion of a roadside explosive device planted by an unknown group has killed four Southwest government officials in Qoryooley.",4,1571164643,SOM 5979692,706,SOM29509,29509,"15 September 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Non-state actor overtakes territory","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Qoryooley,,Qoryooley,1.7878,44.53,1,"Somali Memo",National,"15 September. Al Shabaab militants claimed to have seized Qoryooley after fight the Somali military forces. Casualties unknown.",0,1569279142,SOM 7532598,706,SOM29499,29499,"15 September 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Yaqshid",2.0678,45.35,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","15 September. In Yaaqshiid, Al Shabaab militants have shot dead a Somali military soldier.",1,1618571969,SOM 6269014,706,SOM29527,29527,"15 September 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Uganda)",,8,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,78,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Qoryooley,,Qoryooley,1.7878,44.53,1,"Halgan Media",National,"15 September. In Qoryooley, AMISOM Ugandan forces allegedly killed nine civilians as a retaliation to an Al Shabaab attack against the Ugandan troops a day before.",9,1572403720,SOM 6133355,706,SOM29515,29515,"15 September 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,,,0,20,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bari,Iskushuban,,Af-Urur,10.07,50.18,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","15 September. Al Shabaab militants have fired mortar rounds in Af-urur, which landed in an empty space. Motive and target unknown.",0,1571260123,SOM 6133356,706,SOM29516,29516,"15 September 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Qoryooley,,Qoryooley,1.7878,44.53,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","15 September. A Somali military soldier was killed after Al Shabaab militants targeted a military convoy in Qoryooley.",1,1571260123,SOM 6133358,706,SOM29518,29518,"15 September 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-)",,8,38,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Balcad,,Balcad,2.39,45.3833,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","15 September. An IED targeted AMISOM military convoy in Balcad injuring the driver and damaging the vehicle.",0,1571260123,SOM 6133359,706,SOM29519,29519,"15 September 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-)",,8,38,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Balcad,,Balcad,2.39,45.3833,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","15 September, An IED explosion in Balcad by an unknown group targeted an AMISOM convoy heading from JAF to Mogadishu killing a soldier and damaging the car.",1,1571260123,SOM 6133360,706,SOM29517,29517,"15 September 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-)",,8,38,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Balcad,,Balcad,2.39,45.3833,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","15 September. Three RCIEDs planted by an unknown armed group targeted three separate groups of AMISOM troops in Balcad. One AMISOM soldier was killed, one injured.",1,1571260123,SOM 7533594,706,SOM29512,29512,"14 September 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence",Grenade,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,Mogadishu,2.0414,45.3337,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","14 September. A hand grenade hurled at Somali policemen landed in an empty space in Bakaara market in Mogadishu.",0,1618571969,SOM 6128414,706,SOM29457,29457,"14 September 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Afgooye,2.15,45.116,1,Twitter,"New media","14 September. In Afgooye, the base of the Somali military forces was attacked by Al Shabaab. Casualities not known.",0,1571164644,SOM 6268958,706,SOM29488,29488,"14 September 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)","Government of Somalia (2017-)",7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,Marka,1.7131,44.7639,1,"Halgan Media",National,"14 September. In Marka, Somali Prime Minister, Hassan Ali Khayre, was targeted by an IED attack outside his office. No injury reported. No group took responsibility.",0,1572403720,SOM 6127395,706,SOM29471,29471,"14 September 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Government of Somalia (2017-)",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Balcad,,Balcad,2.39,45.3833,1,Twitter,"New media","14 September. At least five former Hir-Shabelle administrators have been killed in an explosion by Al Shabaab militants in Balcad.",5,1571164642,SOM 6268964,706,SOM29494,29494,"14 September 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Uganda)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Qoryooley,,Qoryooley,1.7878,44.53,1,"Halgan Media",National,"14 September. Al Shabaab militants attacked AMISOM Ugandan troops in Qoryooley. Casualties unknown.",0,1572403720,SOM 7531072,706,SOM29495,29495,"14 September 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Mogadishu - Daynile",2.0581,45.3003,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","14 September. In Daynile, Al Shabaab militants have hurled a hand grenade against Somali military but the military responded with gun fire.",0,1618571969,SOM 6023762,706,SOM29670,29670,"14 September 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)","Aid Workers (Somalia)",7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Balcad,,Balad,2.35,45.3833,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","14 September. One male humanitarian aid worker was killed when a roadside explosion damaged a convoy carrying government representatives. The explosion reportedly occurred on Jowhar-Bal'ad road.",1,1571091346,SOM 6127452,706,SOM29459,29459,"14 September 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Awdheegle,1.9833,44.8333,1,Twitter,"New media","14 September. In Awdheegle, the base of the Somali military forces was attacked by Al Shabaab. Casualities not known.",0,1571164642,SOM 6133362,706,SOM29496,29496,"14 September 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Balcad,,Balcad,2.39,45.3833,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","14 September. Al Shabaab militants have attacked AMISOM forces in Balcad. Casualties were reported, unknown number coded as 10.",10,1571260123,SOM 6133365,706,SOM29498,29498,"14 September 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Balcad,,Gololey,2.4492,45.3542,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","14 September. In Gololey, Al Shabaab militants have clashed with AMISOM troops. The militants claimed that they have killed some troops. Unknown fatalities coded as 10.",10,1571260123,SOM 6127487,706,SOM29491,29491,"14 September 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Shelling/artillery/missile attack","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,Marka,1.7131,44.7639,1,Twitter,"New media","14 September. A mortar attack by an unknown group in Marka has killed two civilians.",2,1571164642,SOM 6127496,706,SOM29458,29458,"14 September 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Bariirre,2.0476,44.8975,1,Twitter,"New media","14 September. In Bariirre, the base of the Somali military forces was attacked by Al Shabaab. Casualities not known.",0,1571164642,SOM 7214030,706,SOM29472,29472,"14 September 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Qoryooley,,Qoryooley,1.7878,44.53,1,Twitter,"New media","14 September. Al Shabaab militants have attacked the town of Qoryooley. No reported casualties.",0,1600121130,SOM 6268919,706,SOM29456,29456,"14 September 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Burundi)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Balcad,,Balcad,2.39,45.3833,1,"Halgan Media",National,"14 September. At least six AMISOM Burundi troops have been killed when they were ambushed by Al Shabaab in Balcad.",6,1572403720,SOM 6267673,706,SOM29452,29452,"13 September 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,Marka,1.7131,44.7639,1,"Garowe Online",National,"13 September. In Marka, Somali military forces conduced an operation against Al Shabaab killing 10.",10,1572403719,SOM 7521323,706,SOM29453,29453,"13 September 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Hodan,,"Mogadishu - Hodan",2.0333,45.35,1,Calamada,National,"13 September. In Hodan, Al Shabaab and Somali military forces clashed. AL Shabaab claimed that they killed Somali military soldiers. Unknown fatalities coded as 10.",10,1611019292,SOM 6133367,706,SOM29470,29470,"13 September 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Jowhar,,Buurane,2.9647,45.5124,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","13 September. In Buurane, Al Shabaab militants killed a civilian onboard a vehicle.",1,1571260123,SOM 6133368,706,SOM29455,29455,"13 September 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,"Bulo Mareer",1.6298,44.5196,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","13 September. In Bulo Mareer, Al Shabaab clashed with Somali military forces. Casualities not known.",0,1571260123,SOM 6133369,706,SOM29493,29493,"13 September 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,11,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Nugaal,Garoowe,,Garowe,8.4064,48.4819,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","13 September. In the North of Garowe, a Somali military force officer killed his colleague after a dispute over salary non-payment. Soldiers have reportedly not been paid for several months.",1,1571260123,SOM 6127485,706,SOM29469,29469,"13 September 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Government of Somalia (2017-)",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Gedo,"Belet Xaawo",,"Belet Xaawo",3.7807,41.8943,1,Twitter,"New media","13 September. In Beled Xaawo, Al Shabaab militants have killed three district officials.",3,1571164642,SOM 7799175,706,SOM29468,29468,"13 September 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Militia (Ahmed Madoobe)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Kismaayo,,Kismayo,-0.3603,42.5463,1,Twitter,"New media","13 September. The militia of Ahmed Madoobe have shot and injured the Chairman of Jubaland's Council for Change Movement in Kismaayo.",0,1617662604,SOM 7532234,706,SOM29454,29454,"13 September 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Yaqshid",2.0678,45.35,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","13 September. After a hand grenade was thrown by Al Shabaab against Somali military forces, the military responded with gun fire in Yaaqshiid.",0,1618571967,SOM 7211527,706,SOM29487,29487,"12 September 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Diinsoor,,Diinsoor,2.4074,42.9766,1,Calamada,Subnational,"12 September. In Diinsoor, Al Shabaab militants have claimed responsibility for the killing of two soldiers of the Southwest state in Diinsoor using explosives. The attack was separate from a similar attack against a government official.",2,1600121122,SOM 6127695,706,SOM29486,29486,"12 September 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Government of Somalia (2017-)",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Diinsoor,,Diinsoor,2.4074,42.9766,1,Twitter,"New media","12 September. Landmine planted by Al Shabaab in Diinsoor exploded and hit the car of a district commissioner. Four people were killed.",4,1571164643,SOM 5975669,706,SOM29489,29489,"12 September 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians","Sexual violence","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Civilians (Somalia)","Women (Somalia)",7,17,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Galgaduud,Dhuusamarreeb,,Dhuusamarreeb,5.5376,46.3867,1,"Somali Memo",National,"12 September. A Somali military official has allegedly raped a 12 years old girl in Dhuusamarreb.",0,1568671160,SOM 5975670,706,SOM29475,29475,"12 September 2019",2019,1,Protests,"Peaceful protest","Protesters (Somalia)",,6,,,0,60,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Galgaduud,Dhuusamarreeb,,Dhuusamarreeb,5.5376,46.3867,1,"Somali Memo",National,"12 September. In Dhuusamarreb, motorists have protested against alleged money laundering by Galmudug administration. [size=no report].",0,1568671160,SOM 6128542,706,SOM29451,29451,"12 September 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Ethiopia)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,"Belet Weyne",,"Belet Weyne",4.736,45.2043,1,Twitter,"New media","12 September. In Beled weyne, Al Shabaab clashed with AMISOM Ethiopian forces.",0,1571164644,SOM 6127816,706,SOM29450,29450,"12 September 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Balcad,,Balcad,2.39,45.3833,1,Twitter,"New media","12 September. Somali military forces repelled an attack by Al Shabaab in Balcad.",0,1571164643,SOM 7528524,706,SOM29485,29485,"11 September 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Mogadishu - Daynile",2.0581,45.3003,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","11 September. An explosive device planted by Al Shabaab militants in Daynile exploded injured a civilian.",0,1618571968,SOM 7529155,706,SOM29490,29490,"11 September 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Shelling/artillery/missile attack","Al Shabaab",,2,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Wardhigley",2.0549,45.33,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","11 September. In Wardhigley, a Somali police officer was killed due to a mortar attack, which Al Shabaab claimed is responsible.",1,1618571969,SOM 6384376,706,SOM29484,29484,"11 September 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Awdal,Lughaye,,Lughaye,10.6825,43.9432,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","11 September. An nine years old girl has been injured due to an explosion of a UXO in Lughaye planted by unknown people.",0,1574720889,SOM 7529982,706,SOM29449,29449,"11 September 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Mogadishu - Daynile",2.0581,45.3003,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","11 September. A RCIED by unknown people exploded targeting Somali military forces in Daynile. The military responded with gun fire.",0,1618571967,SOM 6133375,706,SOM29467,29467,"10 September 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,17,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Woqooyi Galbeed",Hargeysa,,Hargeysa,9.5598,44.0668,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","10 September. A Somali police officer has killed two civilians in a tea shop in Hargeysa due to an unknown reason.",2,1571260123,SOM 6133376,706,SOM29448,29448,"10 September 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,Marka,1.7131,44.7639,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","10 September. Al Shabaab militants and Somali military forces exchanged gun fire after the former attacked the later's base in Marka.",0,1571260123,SOM 6133377,706,SOM29483,29483,"10 September 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Balcad,,Gololey,2.4492,45.3542,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","10 September. Two IEDs exploded in Gololey targeting AMISOM troops' vehicles and the vehicles were damaged as a result. This was the second similar attack in the area in as many days.",0,1571260123,SOM 6133378,706,SOM29526,29526,"10 September 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Marehan Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Civilians (Somalia)","Ayr Clan Group (Somalia)",7,47,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Galgaduud,Dhuusamarreeb,,Guri-Ceel,5.3083,45.8774,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","10 September. Two individuals hailing from the Ayr clan group have been killed by clan militia from the Merhan clan. Motive is said to be clan retaliation.",2,1571260123,SOM 7691791,706,SOM29479,29479,"09 September 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Hamar Jabjab",2.0276,45.33,1,Twitter,"New media","09 September. Al Shabaab have targeted a senior Somali police officer by placing an IED in his car in Xamar Jaabab. It exploded but the official survived.",0,1618571968,SOM 6268955,706,SOM29442,29442,"09 September 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Gedo,Garbahaarey,,Garbahaarey,3.328,42.2199,1,"Halgan Media",National,"10 September. In Garbahaarey, Al Shabaab militants and Somali military forces clashed. At least two killed.",2,1572403720,SOM 7214128,706,SOM29481,29481,"09 September 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Balcad,,Gololey,2.4492,45.3542,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","09 September. AMISOM troops were targeted by a RCIED in Gololey. Al Shabaab claimed responsibility for the attack. No reported casualties.",0,1600121131,SOM 7214129,706,SOM29445,29445,"09 September 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Jowhar,,"Biyo Cadde",2.9362,45.792,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","09 September. In Biyo Cadde, Al Shabaab militants have attacked AMISOM forces. Al Shabaab withdrew after a brief clash. No reported casualties.",0,1600121131,SOM 7528753,706,SOM29443,29443,"09 September 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Mogadishu - Dharkenley",2.0095,45.25,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","09 September. In Dharkenley, a Somali military officer and his brother were killed by Al Shabaab.",2,1618571967,SOM 7214170,706,SOM29444,29444,"09 September 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Baraawe,,Baraawe,1.1132,44.0297,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","09 September. In Baraawe, Al Shabaab militants clashed with AMISOM forces. Unknown casualties.",0,1600121131,SOM 7212144,706,SOM29480,29480,"09 September 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Burundi)",,8,38,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Balcad,,Balcad,2.39,45.3833,1,"Halgan Media",National,"09 September. In Balcad, AMISOM Burundi forces convoy struck a roadside bomb planted by unknown forces. Unknown casualties.",0,1600121124,SOM 6129024,706,SOM29465,29465,"09 September 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)","Government of Somalia (2017-)",7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Galgaduud,Dhuusamarreeb,,Guri-Ceel,5.3083,45.8774,1,Twitter,"New media","09 September. Unidentified armed people killed a civilian government official in Guri-Ceel. Motive unknown.",1,1571164644,SOM 6133380,706,SOM29492,29492,"09 September 2019",2019,1,Riots,"Violent demonstration","Rioters (Somalia)",,5,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)","Government of Somalia (2017-)",1,15,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Sool,"Laas Caanood",,Laascaanood,8.4774,47.3597,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","09 September. In Laascaanood, after local people violently demonstrated against the demolition of houses by the municipality and the police, Somali police arrested 15 people. One person was injured. [size=no report]",0,1571260123,SOM 6133381,706,SOM29446,29446,"09 September 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle","Adan Yabaal",,"Adan Yabaal",3.5484,46.5459,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","09 September. In Adan Yabaal, two Al Shabaab militants were killed after a clash with AMISOM forces.",2,1571260123,SOM 6133382,706,SOM29482,29482,"09 September 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Balcad,,Gololey,2.4492,45.3542,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","09 September. An IED exploded targeting Somali military forces' convoy of 02 pickups and 01 truck in Gololey. Perpetrators not known.",0,1571260123,SOM 6133384,706,SOM29447,29447,"09 September 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Al Shabaab",,2,22,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle","Adan Yabaal",,"Adan Yabaal",3.5484,46.5459,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","09 September. Two Al Shabaab fighters were killed by other al Shabaab for allegedly not paying a remittance of $500 collected in Adan Yabaal.",2,1571260123,SOM 6133385,706,SOM29466,29466,"09 September 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)","Labour Group (Somalia)",7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Galgaduud,Dhuusamarreeb,,Guri-Ceel,5.3083,45.8774,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","09 September. A truck driver was killed while on duty in Guri-Ceel by unknown armed people.",1,1571260123,SOM 7579921,706,SOM29473,29473,"08 September 2019",2019,1,"Strategic developments","Disrupted weapons use","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Jowhar,,Jowhar,2.7797,45.5042,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","08 September. In Jowhar, Somali military forces have cleared IEDs that were planted by unknown people.",0,1611613362,SOM 6128239,706,SOM29477,29477,"08 September 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Burundi)",,8,38,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Jowhar,,Burane,2.8,45.55,1,Twitter,"New media","08 September. Unknown armed people have killed at least four AMISOM Burundi forces in Burane using roadside explosives.",4,1571164643,SOM 6133388,706,SOM29441,29441,"08 September 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Bantu Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Ogaden Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,44,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Juba",Jilib,,Jilib,0.4833,42.7666,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","08 September. In Jilib, the Bantu and Ogaden pastoralist groups clashed over grazing land. One person was killed.",1,1571260123,SOM 6133389,706,SOM29478,29478,"08 September 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Jowhar,,Burane,2.8,45.55,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","08 September. Al Shabaab said they blasted two IEDs near a mosque in Burane and wounded AMISOM soldiers.",0,1571260123,SOM 6133390,706,SOM29463,29463,"08 September 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)","Women (Somalia)",7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bari,Bossaso,,Bosaso,11.2842,49.1816,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","08 September. A businesswoman has been stabbed by unknown armed people in the Southeast of Bossaso.",0,1571260123,SOM 6133391,706,SOM29460,29460,"08 September 2019",2019,1,"Strategic developments",Arrests,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Civilians (Somalia)","Unidentified Clan Group (Somalia)",7,17,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Jowhar,,"Ceel Baraf",3.2072,45.7593,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","08 September. In Ceel Baraf, Somali military forces have arrested 50 Somali clan elders after they returned from meeting with Al Shabaab leaders.",0,1571260123,SOM 7530412,706,SOM29440,29440,"08 September 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Yaqshid",2.0678,45.35,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","08 September. In Yaaqshiid, unknown armed men hurled a hand grenade at Somali military forces and the forces responded back with gun fire. No reported casualty.",0,1618571967,SOM 7528891,706,SOM29464,29464,"08 September 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Civilians (Somalia)","Labour Group (Somalia)",7,17,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Mogadishu - Daynile",2.0581,45.3003,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","08 September. In Daynile, Somali police officers shot and injured civilian in a tuktuk over tax extortion issues.",0,1618571968,SOM 7529348,706,SOM29474,29474,"07 September 2019",2019,1,Protests,"Peaceful protest","Protesters (Somalia)",,6,,,0,60,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Hamar Weyne",2.0337,45.34,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","07 September. Somali police officers have peacefully protested in Xamar Weyne against non-payment of salaries. [size=no report].",0,1618571968,SOM 7530125,706,SOM29461,29461,"07 September 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)","Government of Somalia (2017-)",7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Karan",2.0652,45.39,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","07 September. A government public service vehicle has been attacked by unknown armed men, who killed the driver and wounded another. Motive unknown.",1,1618571968,SOM 6133395,706,SOM29476,29476,"07 September 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Balcad,,Gololey,2.4492,45.3542,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","07 September. In Gololey, Somali military soldiers were killed after an IED explosion by unknown group. Unknown fatalities coded as 10.",10,1571260123,SOM 6133396,706,SOM29439,29439,"07 September 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Qoryooley,,Qoryooley,1.7878,44.53,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","07 September. In Qoryooley, Al Shabaab militants claimed to have killed Somali military soldiers in an armed attack. Unknown fatalities coded as 10.",10,1571260123,SOM 6133397,706,SOM29438,29438,"07 September 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Balcad,,"Ceel Geelow",2.5159,45.3622,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","07 September. Al Shabaab claimed attacking Somali soldiers with an IED in Ceel Geelow. The military responded with gun fire. The militants claimed killing soldiers. Unknown fatalities coded as 10.",10,1571260123,SOM 7528948,706,SOM29462,29462,"07 September 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,17,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Hodan,,"Mogadishu - Hodan",2.0333,45.35,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","07 September. Somali police officers shot and killed a civilian at a traffic stop, reasons not clear.",1,1611019338,SOM 7713284,706,SOM29423,29423,"04 September 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Air/drone strike","Military Forces of the United States (2017-2021)",,8,"Al Shabaab",,2,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Juba",Bu'aale,,Buaale,1.2448,42.5732,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","04 September. In Buaale, suspected United States forces carried out an air strike on Al Shabaab positions.",0,1614039933,SOM 7713322,706,SOM29422,29422,"04 September 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Air/drone strike","Military Forces of the United States (2017-2021)",,8,"Al Shabaab",,2,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Afmadow,,Harbole,0.2671,42.1722,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","04 September. In Harbole, suspected United States forces conducted an air strike against Al Shabaab positions.",0,1614039933,SOM 7713369,706,SOM29424,29424,"04 September 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Air/drone strike","Military Forces of the United States (2017-2021)",,8,"Al Shabaab",,2,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Sablaale,,Sablaale,1.2495,43.8045,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","04 September. Suspected United States forces hit an Al Shabaab convoy near Sablaale killing four militants.",4,1614039933,SOM 7528315,706,SOM29420,29420,"04 September 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Heliwa",2.0844,45.39,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","04 September. Somali military forces reacted with gun fire after a hand grenade was hurled at them by an unidentified armed group in Heliwa.",0,1618571966,SOM 6133404,706,SOM29425,29425,"04 September 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Afgooye,2.15,45.116,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","04 September. In Afgooye, Al Shabaab militants attacked Somali military forces. The militants were forced to withdraw.",0,1571260123,SOM 6268943,706,SOM29419,29419,"03 September 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Djibouti)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,"Bulo Burto",,"Bulo Burto",3.8519,45.5651,1,"Halgan Media",National,"03 September. Al Shabaab militants attacked AMISOM Djibouti forces in Bulo Burto.",0,1572403720,SOM 7713302,706,SOM29411,29411,"03 September 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Air/drone strike","Military Forces of the United States (2017-2021)",,8,"Al Shabaab",,2,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Juba",Jilib,,Jilib,0.4833,42.7666,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","03 September. In Jilib, suspected United States' force hit an Al Shabaab base during an airstrike on Jilib.",0,1614039933,SOM 7531625,706,SOM29414,29414,"03 September 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Wadajir",2.0462,45.3341,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","03 September. In Wadajir, military forces responded with gun fire after they were attacked by a RCIED attack by unknown assailants.",0,1618571966,SOM 6133407,706,SOM29412,29412,"03 September 2019",2019,1,Protests,"Peaceful protest","Protesters (Somalia)","Women (Somalia)",6,,,0,60,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Sool,"Laas Caanood",,Laascaanood,8.4774,47.3597,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","03 September. In Laascaanood, children and women protested against the government's action of demolishing their houses. [size=no report].",0,1571260123,SOM 6133408,706,SOM29413,29413,"03 September 2019",2019,1,Riots,"Violent demonstration","Rioters (Somalia)","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",5,,,0,50,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bari,Bossaso,,Bosaso,11.2842,49.1816,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","03 September. In Bossaso, Somali military soldiers held a violent demonstration opposing the non-payment of their salaries. [size=no report].",0,1571260123,SOM 6133409,706,SOM29416,29416,"03 September 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,"Bulo Mareer",1.6298,44.5196,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","03 September. Al Shabaab militants and Somali soldiers clashed in Bulo Mareer.",0,1571260123,SOM 6133410,706,SOM29417,29417,"03 September 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Warmahan,2.3963,45.0159,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","03 September. In Warmahan, Al Shabaab militants attacked Somali military forces",0,1571260123,SOM 6133411,706,SOM29418,29418,"03 September 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle","Wanla Weyn",,"Wanla Weyne",2.6195,44.8936,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","03 September. Al Shabaab militants ambushed a vehicle and killed four Somali military soldiers in Wanla Weyne.",4,1571260123,SOM 7529941,706,SOM29415,29415,"03 September 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Shibis",2.0476,45.35,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","03 September. In Shibis, Al Shabaab militants claimed to have killed two Somali soldiers.",2,1618571966,SOM 7532600,706,SOM29407,29407,"02 September 2019",2019,1,"Strategic developments","Disrupted weapons use","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Yaqshid",2.0678,45.35,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","02 September. In Yaaqshiid, an armed tuk tuk driver was killed after Somali military shot at his car, which exploded with an explosive device it was carrying.",1,1618571966,SOM 7530575,706,SOM29405,29405,"02 September 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Mogadishu - Dharkenley",2.0095,45.25,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","02 September. In Dharkenley, Somali military forces exchanged gun fire with an armed group inside a vehicle that was trying to enter Mogadishu. The armed men escaped and the car exploded.",0,1618571966,SOM 6133414,706,SOM29406,29406,"02 September 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Macaswiley Militia",,3,23,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,Jalalaqsi,,Jalalaqsi,3.3834,45.5969,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","02 September. In Jalalaqsi, Al Shabaab militants ambushed and killed five Macawisley combatants.",5,1571260123,SOM 6133415,706,SOM29408,29408,"02 September 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,Marka,1.7131,44.7639,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","02 September. Al Shabaab militants attacked military forces in Marka.",0,1571260123,SOM 6133416,706,SOM29409,29409,"02 September 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Government regains territory","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Balcad,,Balcad,2.39,45.3833,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","02 September. Two towns in Balcad, Kaharey and Buslay (no coordinates available), have been taken by government forces from Al Shabaab. Casualties reported.",0,1571260123,SOM 6133417,706,SOM29410,29410,"02 September 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Darusalam Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,24,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Gedo,Baardheere,,Darasalaam,1.9536,41.0746,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","02 September. In Darasalaam, the Darasalaam clan militia repulsed Al Shabaab militants, who attacked them.",0,1571260123,SOM 7528756,706,SOM29401,29401,"01 September 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Mogadishu - Dharkenley",2.0095,45.25,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","01 September. In Dharkenley, Somali military forces reacted with gun fire after a hand grenade was hurled at them by unknown assailants.",0,1618571965,SOM 6133420,706,SOM29399,29399,"01 September 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Unidentified Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Civilians (Somalia)","Majeerteen Clan Group (Somalia)",7,47,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Mudug,Gaalkacyo,,Gaalkacyo,6.7697,47.4308,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","01 September. An unidentified armed group shot and injured two people from the Majeerteen clan in a suspected clan retaliation in Gaalkacyo.",0,1571260123,SOM 6133421,706,SOM29400,29400,"01 September 2019",2019,1,Protests,"Peaceful protest","Protesters (Somalia)",,6,,,0,60,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Afmadow,,Dhobley,0.4063,41.0124,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","01 September. In Dhobley, a demonstration was held opposing the Federal government for interfering in Jubaland affairs. [size=no report].",0,1571260123,SOM 6133422,706,SOM29402,29402,"01 September 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle","Adan Yabaal",,"Adan Yabaal",3.5484,46.5459,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","01 September. In Adan Yabal, Al Shabaab militants ambushed a car and shot dead two people.",2,1571260123,SOM 6133423,706,SOM29403,29403,"01 September 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Balcad,,Balcad,2.39,45.3833,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","01 September. In Balcad, Al Shabaab militants killed two men, after they refused to show the militants where the house of another villager was.",2,1571260123,SOM 7579886,706,SOM29404,29404,"01 September 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Jowhar,,Jowhar,2.7797,45.5042,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","01 September. Suspected Al Shabaab militants shot at a man in Jowhar but the person managed to escape.",0,1611613362,SOM 7531626,706,SOM29390,29390,"31 August 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Wadajir",2.0462,45.3341,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","31 August. In Wadajir, Al Shabaab militants claimed a UVIED attack on the vehicle of a Somali military officer, which killed a civilian.",1,1618571965,SOM 7533684,706,SOM29391,29391,"31 August 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Karan",2.0652,45.39,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","31 August. In Karaan, two suspected Al Shabaab militants killed a police officer.",1,1618571965,SOM 7799169,706,SOM29389,29389,"31 August 2019",2019,1,Protests,"Peaceful protest","Protesters (Somalia)",,6,,,0,60,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Kismaayo,,Kismayo,-0.3603,42.5463,1,Twitter,"New media","31 August. A large scale anti-government protest was held in Kismayo. [size=no report].",0,1617662604,SOM 6133426,706,SOM29392,29392,"31 August 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Shelling/artillery/missile attack","Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle","Adan Yabaal",,"Adan Yabaal",3.5484,46.5459,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","31 August. In Adan Yabaal, Al Shabaab militants killed civilians when they fired mortars at the town. Unknown fatalities coded at low estimate of 3.",3,1571260123,SOM 6133427,706,SOM29393,29393,"31 August 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Balcad,,Gololey,2.4492,45.3542,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","31 August. In Gololey, a Somali military convoy was targeted by two IEDs by an unknown group.",0,1571260123,SOM 6133428,706,SOM29394,29394,"31 August 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Qoryooley,,Hantiwadaag,1.8872,44.7789,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","31 August. In Hantiwadaag, a soldier was attacked by Al Shabaab militants",0,1618571965,SOM 6133429,706,SOM29395,29395,"31 August 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Balcad,,Balcad,2.39,45.3833,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","31 August. Northwest of Balcad, after an RCIED attack by an unknown group, military forces responded with gun fire.",0,1571260123,SOM 6133430,706,SOM29396,29396,"31 August 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Government of Somalia (2017-)",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Qoryooley,,Hantiwadaag,1.8872,44.7789,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","31 August. In Hantiwadag, a district commissioner was shot and injured by suspected Al Shabaab militants.",0,1618571965,SOM 6133431,706,SOM29397,29397,"31 August 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Government of Somalia (2017-)",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Dhagahtur,2.1436,45.1165,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","31 August. In Dhagahtur, a district chairman was shot and injured by suspected Al Shabaab militants.",0,1571260123,SOM 6133432,706,SOM29398,29398,"31 August 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Balcad,,Gololey,2.4492,45.3542,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","31 August. After a military convoy was ambushed by suspected Al Shabaab militants, both sides exchange fire in Gololey.",0,1571260123,SOM 6268963,706,SOM29386,29386,"30 August 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Uganda)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,"Buufow Bacaad",1.7493,44.7437,1,"Halgan Media",National,"30 August. Al Shabaab militants have attacked AMISOM Uganda troops in Buufow. .",0,1572403720,SOM 5727530,706,SOM29385,29385,"30 August 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Government regains territory","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Jubaland Security Force",1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Jamaame,,Jamaame,0.0692,42.7382,2,"Radio Kulmiye",National,"30 August. Somali military forces with Jubaland security forces have claimed that they have regained control over four areas in Jamamae district from Al Shabaab. The military claimed it killed five militants.",5,1567450156,SOM 6133435,706,SOM29384,29384,"30 August 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Omar Mahmud Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Civilians (Somalia)","Saad Clan Group (Somalia)",7,47,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Mudug,Gaalkacyo,,Gaalkacyo,6.7697,47.4308,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","30 August. Armed people from the Omar Mahmud clan killed a man from the Saad clan in Gaalkacyo. No further details available.",1,1571260123,SOM 6133437,706,SOM29388,29388,"30 August 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Al Shabaab",,2,22,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle","Adan Yabaal",,"Adan Yabaal",3.5484,46.5459,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","30 August. Families of Al Shabaab militants said that four militants were killed by the group at a training centre in Adan Yabaal.",4,1571260123,SOM 7692027,706,SOM29387,29387,"30 August 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Baydhaba,,Baldogule,3.1138,43.6498,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","30 August. In Horseed, a hand grenade was thrown at Somali military forces by an unidentified armed group, security forces responded with gunfire.",0,1613499284,SOM 5727526,706,SOM29381,29381,"29 August 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Government of Somalia (2017-)",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,Jalalaqsi,,Jalalaqsi,3.3834,45.5969,1,"Somali Memo",National,"29 August. Al Shabaab claimed that it has killed the deputy district commissioner of Jalalaqsi in an explosive attack.",1,1567450156,SOM 7579525,706,SOM29378,29378,"29 August 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Ceelasha Biyaha",2.0823,45.2102,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","29 August. In Ceelasha Biyaha, Al Shabaab militants ambushed Somali military forces.",0,1611613361,SOM 6133438,706,SOM29374,29374,"29 August 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Unidentified Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,24,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,"Belet Weyne",,"Belet Weyne",4.736,45.2043,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","29 August. In BeletWeyne, Al Shabaab attacked a clan militia. No casualties reported.",0,1571260123,SOM 6133439,706,SOM29375,29375,"29 August 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Mudug,Gaalkacyo,,Gaalkacyo,6.7697,47.4308,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","29 August. In Gaalkacyo, Somali police fought with an armed group that had fired in the air. No casualties reported.",0,1571260123,SOM 6133441,706,SOM29377,29377,"29 August 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Kismaayo,,Bar-Sanguun,-0.4876,42.1839,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","29 August. In Bar-Sanguun, Al Shabaab militants ambushed Somali military forces.",0,1571260123,SOM 6133443,706,SOM29379,29379,"29 August 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Qoryooley,,Qoryooley,1.7878,44.53,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","29 August. In Qoryooley, after Somali military soldiers were targeted by a RCIED claimed by Al Shabaab, the military reacted with gunfire.",0,1571260123,SOM 6133444,706,SOM29380,29380,"29 August 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Ceel Muluq Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Al Shabaab",,2,24,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Cadale,,"Ceel Muluq",3.0205,46.0758,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","29 August. In Ceel Muluq, the Ceel Muluq clan militia attacked and killed two Al Shabaab militants.",2,1571260123,SOM 6133445,706,SOM29383,29383,"29 August 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Balcad,,Balcad,2.39,45.3833,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","29 August. In Balcad, an Al Shabaab militant attacked a Somali military soldier with a machete but the attacker was killed by another soldier.",1,1571260123,SOM 7799263,706,SOM29376,29376,"29 August 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Kismaayo,,Kismayo,-0.3603,42.5463,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","29 August. Southwest of Kismayo, Al Shabaab militants and Somali military forces clashed.",0,1617662605,SOM 7526901,706,SOM29382,29382,"29 August 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)","Government of Somalia (2017-)",1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,Mogadishu,2.0414,45.3337,1,"Somali Memo",National,"29 August. Al Shabaab claimed that it is behind an explosive attack which injured a government official and soldiers guarding him in Mogadishu.",0,1618571965,SOM 7799332,706,SOM29373,29373,"28 August 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)","Teachers (Somalia)",7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Kismaayo,,Kismayo,-0.3603,42.5463,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","28 August. In Kismayo, an Islamic teacher was shot and injured by armed men. Motive unknown.",0,1617662605,SOM 7527824,706,SOM29368,29368,"28 August 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Mogadishu - Dharkenley",2.0095,45.25,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","28 August. In Dharkenley, no casualties were reported after a hand grenade was hurled at Somali military forces by an unidentified group. The soldiers reacted with gunfire.",0,1618571964,SOM 7579806,706,SOM29370,29370,"28 August 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Jowhar,,Jowhar,2.7797,45.5042,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","28 August. In the outskirts of Jowhar, Somali military forces and Al Shabaab militants clashed and some soldiers were killed. Unknown fatalities coded as 10.",10,1611613362,SOM 6133446,706,SOM29367,29367,"28 August 2019",2019,1,Protests,"Peaceful protest","Protesters (Somalia)",,6,,,0,60,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Galgaduud,Dhuusamarreeb,,Dhuusamarreeb,5.5376,46.3867,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","28 August. Two peaceful protests were held in Dhuusamarreb with one group supporting the federal government and another opposing. [size=no report].",0,1571260123,SOM 6133447,706,SOM29369,29369,"28 August 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,"Bulo Mareer",1.6298,44.5196,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","28 August. In Bulo Mareer, Somali military forces and Al Shabaab militants clashed. No casualties have been reported.",0,1571260123,SOM 6133449,706,SOM29371,29371,"28 August 2019",2019,1,Protests,"Excessive force against protesters","Protesters (Somalia)",,6,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,36,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Balcad,,Yaaqla,2.5083,45.4852,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","28 August. In Yaaqla, the local population demonstrated against a move by Al Shabaab militants to relocate the town's hospital. A male demonstrator was killed and a female injured by an unidentified group (circumstances unclear). [size=no report].",1,1571260123,SOM 6133450,706,SOM29372,29372,"28 August 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"Al Shabaab",,2,22,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Balcad,,Balcad,2.39,45.3833,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","28 August. In Balcad, an IED planted by Al Shabaab militants exploded and killed an Al Shabaab militant.",1,1571260123,SOM 7533164,706,SOM29363,29363,"27 August 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence",Grenade,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Wardhigley",2.0549,45.33,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","27 August. Al Shabaab militants hurled a hand grenade at Somali military forces in Wardhigley but it landed on an empty space.",0,1618571964,SOM 7531134,706,SOM29364,29364,"27 August 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Hodan,,"Mogadishu - Hodan",2.0333,45.35,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","27 August. A Somali police officer was killed by suspected Al Shabaab militant in Hodan.",1,1611019345,SOM 6133453,706,SOM29355,29355,"27 August 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,Golweyn,1.6584,44.58,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","27 August. In Golweyn, Al Shabaab militants attacked Somali military forces. No casualties reported.",0,1571260123,SOM 6133454,706,SOM29356,29356,"27 August 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Afgooye,2.15,45.116,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","27 August. In Afgooye, Al Shabaab militants attacked an AMISOM military base.",0,1571260123,SOM 6133455,706,SOM29357,29357,"27 August 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Saabid,2.1311,45.0377,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","27 August. In Saabid, Somali military forces clashed with Al Shabaab militants. No casualties reported.",0,1571260123,SOM 6133456,706,SOM29358,29358,"27 August 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Warmahan,2.3963,45.0159,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","27 August. In the outskirts of Warmahan, Somali military soldiers were attacked by RCIED. As a result they clashed with Al Shabaab militants, resulting in the death of some soldiers and civilians. Unknown fatalities coded as 10.",10,1571260123,SOM 6133457,706,SOM29359,29359,"27 August 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Labour Group (Somalia)",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,Jalalaqsi,,Jalalaqsi,3.3834,45.5969,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","27 August. In Jalalaqsi, Al Shabaab militants ambushed a truck belonging to a local trader. A woman was injured and they stole money.",0,1571260123,SOM 6133458,706,SOM29360,29360,"27 August 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Balcad,,Balcad,2.39,45.3833,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","27 August. Two women were killed in Balcad after they picked up a saucepan which had an IED hidden under it.",2,1571260123,SOM 6133459,706,SOM29361,29361,"27 August 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle","Adan Yabaal",,"Adan Yabaal",3.5484,46.5459,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","27 August. In Adan Yabaal, Somali military forces clashed with Al Shabaab militants. Four militants were killed.",4,1571260123,SOM 6133460,706,SOM29362,29362,"27 August 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle","Adan Yabaal",,Lebiga,3.5589,46.7406,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","27 August. A Somali military soldier was killed in Lebiga by suspected Al Shabaab militants.",1,1571260123,SOM 6133461,706,SOM29365,29365,"27 August 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,"Buufow Bacaad",1.7493,44.7437,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","27 August. In Buufow Bacad, Al Shabaab militants attacked AMISOM forces.",0,1571260123,SOM 6133462,706,SOM29366,29366,"27 August 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-)",,8,38,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,"Bulo Mareer",1.6298,44.5196,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","27 August. AMISOM forces were attacked by an explosive device near Bulo Mareer. No casualties reported.",0,1571260123,SOM 7712515,706,SOM29354,29354,"26 August 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Air/drone strike","Military Forces of the United States (2017-2021)",,8,"Al Shabaab",,2,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Juba",Saakow,,Salagle,1.81,42.2899,1,Jawhar,National,"26 August. The United States air force conducted an air strike against an Al Shabaab base in Salagle. Casualties unknown.",0,1614039929,SOM 7712516,706,SOM29352,29352,"26 August 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Air/drone strike","Military Forces of the United States (2017-2021)",,8,"Al Shabaab",,2,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Juba",Bu'aale,,Buaale,1.2448,42.5732,1,Jawhar,National,"26 August. The United States air force conducted an air strike against an Al Shabaab base in Buaale. Casualties unknown.",0,1614039929,SOM 7712517,706,SOM29353,29353,"26 August 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Air/drone strike","Military Forces of the United States (2017-2021)",,8,"Al Shabaab",,2,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Juba",Saakow,,Saakow,1.6394,42.4522,1,Jawhar,National,"26 August. The United States air force conducted an air strike against an Al Shabaab base in Saakow. Casualties unknown.",0,1614039929,SOM 7712518,706,SOM29351,29351,"26 August 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Air/drone strike","Military Forces of the United States (2017-2021)",,8,"Al Shabaab",,2,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Juba",Jilib,,Jilib,0.4833,42.7666,1,Jawhar,National,"The 26 August. United States air force conducted an air strike against an Al Shabaab base in Jilib. Casualties unknown.",0,1614039929,SOM 7533331,706,SOM29347,29347,"26 August 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Yaqshid",2.0678,45.35,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","26 August. In Yaaqshiid, a hand grenade was thrown at Somali military forces but the military reacted with gun fire. No casualties reported.",0,1618571964,SOM 7530313,706,SOM29350,29350,"26 August 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Hawl Wadaag",2.048,45.32,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","26 August. In Hawl Wadag, Somali military forces reacted with gunfire after an IED targeted them.",0,1618571964,SOM 6133465,706,SOM29348,29348,"26 August 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Balcad,,Balcad,2.39,45.3833,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","26 August. Al Shabaab militants have attacked Somali military forces in Balcad. No casualties reported.",0,1571260123,SOM 6133466,706,SOM29349,29349,"26 August 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,"Bulo Mareer",1.6298,44.5196,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","26 August. In Bulo Mareer, Al Shabaab militants and Somali military forces have clashed. No casualties reported.",0,1571260123,SOM 7529486,706,SOM29339,29339,"25 August 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Mogadishu - Dharkenley",2.0095,45.25,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","25 August. Al Shabaab took responsibility for killing a Somali military official and his aide in Dharkenley.",2,1618571963,SOM 7530533,706,SOM29345,29345,"25 August 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Wadajir",2.0462,45.3341,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","25 August. In Calamadaha, Somali military forces and Al Shabaab militants clashed. No casualties reported.",0,1618571964,SOM 7531864,706,SOM29337,29337,"25 August 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Hodan,,"Mogadishu - Hodan",2.0333,45.35,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","25 August. In Hodan, an explosive device killed an unspecified number of people. Somali military forces responded with gunfire. Unknown fatalities coded as 10.",10,1611019348,SOM 7579526,706,SOM29346,29346,"25 August 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,17,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Ceelasha Biyaha",2.0823,45.2102,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","25 August. In Ceelasha Biyaha, Somali military forces opened fire at a busy traffic intersection and injured civilians.",0,1611613361,SOM 6128803,706,SOM29335,29335,"25 August 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Djibouti)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,Jalalaqsi,,Jalalaqsi,3.3834,45.5969,1,Twitter,"New media","25 August. Al Shabaab and AMISOM Djibouti forces clashed in Jalalaqsi. Casualties unknown.",0,1571164644,SOM 7799256,706,SOM29342,29342,"25 August 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Kismaayo,,Kismayo,-0.3603,42.5463,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","25 August. A police officer was injured after a hand grenade was hurled at the station in Kismayo by unknown assailants.",0,1617662605,SOM 6133469,706,SOM29338,29338,"25 August 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,"Belet Weyne",,"Belet Weyne",4.736,45.2043,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","25 August. Al Shabaab militants have attacked AMISOM forces in Belet Weyne.",0,1571260123,SOM 6133471,706,SOM29343,29343,"25 August 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Balcad,,Balcad,2.39,45.3833,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","25 August. In Balcad, Al Shabaab militants attacked Somali military forces. The military said it killed several militants. Unknown fatalities coded as 10.",10,1571260123,SOM 6133472,706,SOM29344,29344,"25 August 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Balcad,,Balcad,2.39,45.3833,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","25 August. West of Balcad, Al Shabaab and Somali military clashed. No casualties reported.",0,1571260123,SOM 7527651,706,SOM29329,29329,"25 August 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,Mogadishu,2.0414,45.3337,1,Twitter,"New media","25 August. In Mogadishu, Somali Military Hospital Director, Khadija Iman Aynte and her driver were injured in a landmine explosion.",0,1618571961,SOM 7532276,706,SOM29340,29340,"25 August 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)","Government of Somalia (2017-)",7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Waaberi",2.0195,45.31,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","25 August. In Weeberi, an explosion of a UVIED by unknown assailants killed the former official of the Banderi administration.",1,1618571963,SOM 7527669,706,SOM29336,29336,"25 August 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)","Government of Somalia (2017-)",7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,Mogadishu,2.0414,45.3337,1,Twitter,"New media","25 August. The former official of the city of Mogadishu was killed in an IED attack in Mogadishu. Attackers unknown.",1,1618571963,SOM 7528951,706,SOM29341,29341,"25 August 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Hodan,,"Mogadishu - Hodan",2.0333,45.35,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","25 August. In Hodan, Somali police reacted with gun fire after a hand grenade was hurled a them by an unidentified group.",0,1611019338,SOM 6128281,706,SOM29328,29328,"24 August 2019",2019,3,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Sablaale,,Sablaale,1.2495,43.8045,1,Twitter,"New media","On or before 24 August. Somali military killed two Al Shabaab militants, Mohamed Dhubow and the son of Mahad Karate, in Sablale.",2,1571164643,SOM 7713227,706,SOM29327,29327,"24 August 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)","Military Forces of the United States (2017-2021)",1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Kismaayo,,"Buulo Gaduud",-0.074,42.5719,1,"Somali Memo",National,"24 August. A roadside explosion in Buulo Gaduud killed 3 members of security forces, reportedly traving in an American military vehicle.",3,1614039932,SOM 7528403,706,SOM29333,29333,"24 August 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,11,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Mogadishu - Daynile",2.0581,45.3003,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","24 August. Somali military forces attacked the Daynile district police. Three people were injured.",0,1618571962,SOM 6133479,706,SOM29334,29334,"24 August 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Shelling/artillery/missile attack","Al Shabaab",,2,"Macaswiley Militia",,3,23,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Cadale,,"Ceel Muluq",3.0205,46.0758,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","24 August. In Ceel Muluq, Al Shabaab militants launched mortar attacks against pro-government militia of the Macaswiley.",0,1571260123,SOM 7713285,706,SOM29323,29323,"23 August 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of the United States (2017-2021)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle","Wanla Weyn",,"Wanla Weyne",2.6195,44.8936,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","23 August. In Wanla Weyne, Al Shabaab claimed firing mortars against United States military, which responded with gunfire.",0,1614039933,SOM 7530045,706,SOM29325,29325,"23 August 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) National Intelligence and Security Agency",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Hodan,,"Mogadishu - Hodan",2.0333,45.35,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","23 August. An Al Shabaab militant exchanged fire with a Somali national security officer in Hodan. Injuries reported.",0,1611019341,SOM 7531586,706,SOM29324,29324,"23 August 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-)",,8,38,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,Mogadishu,2.0414,45.3337,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","23 August. Shots were fired at an AMISOM troop residence in Mogadishu.",0,1618571961,SOM 7533539,706,SOM29331,29331,"23 August 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Yaqshid",2.0678,45.35,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","23 August. In Yaaqshiid, Al Shabaab claimed to have killed a Somali military soldier.",1,1618571962,SOM 6133482,706,SOM29326,29326,"23 August 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Afmadow,,Dhobley,0.4063,41.0124,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","23 August. In the South of Dhobley, a young child was injured after a UXO exploded.",0,1571260123,SOM 6133483,706,SOM29330,29330,"23 August 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Omar Mahmud Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Civilians (Somalia)","Omar Mahmud Clan Group (Somalia)",7,47,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Mudug,Gaalkacyo,,Gaalkacyo,6.7697,47.4308,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","23 August. In Gaalkacyo, Omar Mahmud clan militia shot and killed a man from the same clan group due in a revenge attack. No further details.",1,1571260123,SOM 6133484,706,SOM29332,29332,"23 August 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Warmahan,2.3963,45.0159,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","23 August. In Warmahan, an explosive device detonated prompting the Somali military to respond with gunfire.",0,1571260123,SOM 7712820,706,SOM29322,29322,"22 August 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Air/drone strike","Military Forces of the United States (2017-2021)",,8,"Al Shabaab",,2,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Juba",Jilib,,Jilib,0.4833,42.7666,1,"Mareeg News (Somalia)",National,"22 August. In Jilib, Al Shabaab militants have reportedly been killed by US air force's airstrike; including five top al-Shabab foreign officers from Afghanistan, Yemen, Sudan, German and Syria. The site hit was reportedly home to 543 Al Shabaab militants. The US didn't confirm the numbers but Somali security sources reportedly cited 310 to the media. Coded as 10 until other figures have been confirmed.",10,1614039930,SOM 7163459,706,SOM29319,29319,"22 August 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Jubaland Security Force",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Kismaayo,,Beerhani,-0.2201,42.1959,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 22 August 2019, Jubaland security forces were targeted by an IED planted by Al shabaab militants in Beerhani village (Kismaayo, Lower Juba). Casualties reported.",0,1595270721,SOM 6133489,706,SOM29320,29320,"22 August 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Ethiopia)","Omoro Ethnic Group (Ethiopia)",7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Woqooyi Galbeed",Hargeysa,,Hargeysa,9.5598,44.0668,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","22 August. Unidentified assailants opened fire on a vehicle of Oromo civilians in Hargeysa, killing 2. Police arrested suspects.",2,1571260123,SOM 6133490,706,SOM29321,29321,"22 August 2019",2019,1,Protests,"Peaceful protest","Protesters (Somalia)",,6,,,0,60,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Nugaal,Garoowe,,Garowe,8.4064,48.4819,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","22 August. In Garowe, people demonstrated supporting the elections and the outcomes of the election. [size=no report].",0,1571260123,SOM 7531866,706,SOM29316,29316,"21 August 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Hodan,,"Mogadishu - Hodan",2.0333,45.35,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","21 August. In Hodan, an armed group killed an elder. Motive unknown.",1,1611019348,SOM 7528316,706,SOM29315,29315,"21 August 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,11,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Heliwa",2.0844,45.39,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","21 August. In Heliwa, over a suspected land related dispute, two groups of the Somali military forces clashed.",0,1618571961,SOM 6133491,706,SOM29313,29313,"21 August 2019",2019,1,Riots,"Violent demonstration","Rioters (Somalia)",,5,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,15,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Sool,"Laas Caanood",,Laascaanood,8.4774,47.3597,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","21 August. In Laascanod, a violent demonstration took place. Demonstrators attacked the security forces with stone and the security dispersed the protesters. [size=no report].",0,1571260123,SOM 6133493,706,SOM29318,29318,"21 August 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Macaswiley Militia",,3,"Al Shabaab",,2,23,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Cadale,,Cadale,2.7603,46.3222,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","21 August. In the North East of Cadale, at least one Al Shabaab militant was killed after a clash between the militant group and the Macaswiley militia.",1,1571260123,SOM 7799293,706,SOM29317,29317,"21 August 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence",Grenade,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,,,0,30,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Kismaayo,,Kismayo,-0.3603,42.5463,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","21 August. In Kismayo, an unidentified person hurled a hand grenade, which landed in an open space.",0,1617662605,SOM 6133504,706,SOM29308,29308,"20 August 2019",2019,1,"Strategic developments","Non-violent transfer of territory","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,,,0,10,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Gedo,Baardheere,,Madhakali,2.3409,42.0171,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","20 August. Somali military forces took over control of Madhakali (coordinates approximate based on location 30 km west of Bardeere).",0,1571260123,SOM 6133505,706,SOM29310,29310,"20 August 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Qoryooley,,Qoryooley,1.7878,44.53,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","20 August. In Qoryooley, Somali military forces clashed with Al Shabaab militants, killing an unspecified number of militants. Unknown fatalities coded as 10.",10,1571260123,SOM 6133506,706,SOM29311,29311,"20 August 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Awdheegle,1.9833,44.8333,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","20 August. Al Shabaab militants shot and killed one military officer who was travelling on a motorbike in Awdheegle.",1,1571260123,SOM 7713374,706,SOM29300,29300,"20 August 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Air/drone strike","Military Forces of the United States (2017-2021)",,8,"Al Shabaab",,2,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Juba",Jilib,,Kuunyo-Barrow,0.7946,43.3787,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","20 August. In Kuunyo-Barrow, Al Shabaab militants were killed by US air strike. Unknown fatalities coded as 10.",10,1614039933,SOM 7579527,706,SOM29312,29312,"20 August 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Ceelasha Biyaha",2.0823,45.2102,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","20 August. In Ceelasha Biyaha, Somali military forces shot back after a hand grenade was thrown at them by an unidentified group. Injuries reported.",0,1611613361,SOM 7530127,706,SOM29309,29309,"20 August 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Karan",2.0652,45.39,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","20 August. In Karaan, a Somali traffic police officer was shot dead by Al Shabaab militants.",1,1618571961,SOM 6133497,706,SOM29301,29301,"20 August 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Macaswiley Militia",,3,23,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bakool,"Ceel Barde",,Shimbiro,4.5693,43.4869,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","20 August. Al Shabaab militants attacked the Macawisley defensive base located at Shibirow. The militants claimed to have killed some militia. Unknown fatalities coded as 10.",10,1571260123,SOM 6133498,706,SOM29302,29302,"20 August 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Macaswiley Militia",,3,23,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Jowhar,,Carmoole,2.8252,45.3685,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","20 August. In Carmoole, at least four Al Shabaab militants were reportedly killed during a clash with the Macawisely militia.",4,1571260123,SOM 6133499,706,SOM29303,29303,"20 August 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somaliland (2010-)",,1,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Sanaag,Ceerigaabo,,Badhan,10.7134,48.3325,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","20 August. In Badhan, Somaliland military and a Puntland militia clashed. Fatalities reported on both sides. Unknown fatalities coded as 10.",10,1618571960,SOM 6133500,706,SOM29304,29304,"20 August 2019",2019,1,Protests,"Peaceful protest","Protesters (Somalia)",,6,,,0,60,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Sool,"Laas Caanood",,Laascaanood,8.4774,47.3597,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","20 August. Hundreds of people staged a demonstration in Laascanod Town Centre due to the killing of civilians by security forces. [size=no report]",0,1571260123,SOM 6133501,706,SOM29305,29305,"20 August 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Warsangeli Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Warsangeli Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,44,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bari,Bossaso,,Bosaso,11.2842,49.1816,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","20 August. Warsangeli clan militia groups clashed with each other is Bosaso. Fatalities reported. Unknown fatalities coded as 10.",10,1571260123,SOM 6133502,706,SOM29306,29306,"20 August 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Leelkayse Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Civilians (Somalia)","Saad Clan Group (Somalia)",7,47,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Mudug,Gaalkacyo,,Gaalkacyo,6.7697,47.4308,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","20 August. In Gaalkacyo, Leelkayse clan militia attacked members of the Saad clan and killed one civilian.",1,1571260123,SOM 6133503,706,SOM29307,29307,"20 August 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Diinsoor,,Kurman,2.4809,42.8687,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","20 August. A security operation by Somali military forces against Al Shabaab militants in Kurman, killing an unspecified number of militants. Unknown fatalities coded as 10.",10,1571260123,SOM 6133510,706,SOM29293,29293,"19 August 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,17,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Sool,"Laas Caanood",,Laascaanood,8.4774,47.3597,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","19 August. Somali military forces have killed a civilian in Laascanod. Circumstances unknown.",1,1571260123,SOM 6133511,706,SOM29294,29294,"19 August 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Gedo,Baardheere,,Bardera,2.3385,42.2843,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","19 August. Al Shabaab attacked Somali military forces in Bardera.",0,1571260123,SOM 6133512,706,SOM29296,29296,"19 August 2019",2019,1,Protests,"Peaceful protest","Protesters (Somalia)",,6,,,0,60,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Afmadow,,Dhobley,0.4063,41.0124,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","19 August. In Dhobley, several people held a peaceful demonstration calling for peace. [size=no report].",0,1571260123,SOM 6133513,706,SOM29297,29297,"19 August 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Balcad,,Yaaqla,2.5083,45.4852,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","19 August. Al Shabaab militants killed men in Yaaqle for not giving up their young boys for AS recruitment and for possessing AK47 weapons. Unknown fatalities coded as 10.",10,1571260123,SOM 7579924,706,SOM29292,29292,"19 August 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-)",,8,38,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Jowhar,,Jowhar,2.7797,45.5042,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","19 August. AMISOM forces were killed due in a IED explosion in Jowhar. Unknown fatalities coded as 10.",10,1611613362,SOM 7529257,706,SOM29295,29295,"19 August 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Mogadishu - Daynile",2.0581,45.3003,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","19 August. Suspected Al Shabaab militants shot dead a Somali military official in Daynile.",1,1618571960,SOM 6133515,706,SOM29286,29286,"18 August 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,"Buur Hakaba",,"Buur Xakaba",2.8049,44.0821,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","18 August. Somali military forces have killed an Al Shabaab fighter, who was found with an IED in his house in Buur Xakaba.",1,1571260123,SOM 6133517,706,SOM29289,29289,"18 August 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,Marka,1.7131,44.7639,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","18 August. Al Shabaab militants clashed with Somali military forces in Marka.",0,1571260123,SOM 6133518,706,SOM29290,29290,"18 August 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Bariirre,2.0476,44.8975,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","18 August. Somali military forces killed Al Shabaab militants in Bariirre. Unknown fatalities coded as 10.",10,1571260123,SOM 6133519,706,SOM29291,29291,"18 August 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-)",,8,38,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Awdheegle,1.9833,44.8333,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","18 August. In Awdheegle, AMISOM forces were targeted by an IED explosion.",0,1571260123,SOM 7713329,706,SOM29288,29288,"18 August 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Air/drone strike","Military Forces of the United States (2017-2021)",,8,"Al Shabaab",,2,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,Janaale,1.8,44.7,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","18 August. In Janaale, an airstrike by the United States' forces killed at least four Al Shabaab militants.",4,1614039933,SOM 7692136,706,SOM29287,29287,"18 August 2019",2019,1,Protests,"Peaceful protest","Protesters (Somalia)","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",6,,,0,60,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Hamar Jabjab",2.0276,45.33,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","18 August. The members of the Navy protested non-payment at Xamar Jaabjab. [size=no report].",0,1618571960,SOM 7529987,706,SOM29277,29277,"17 August 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Mogadishu - Daynile",2.0581,45.3003,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","17 August. Civilians injured after RCIED targeted a Somali military technical vehicle in Deynile.",0,1618571959,SOM 6133521,706,SOM29274,29274,"17 August 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Baydhaba,,Daynuunay,3.0399,43.7969,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","17 August. In Daynuunay, Somalia military forces were attacked by Al Shabaab militants.",0,1571260123,SOM 6133522,706,SOM29275,29275,"17 August 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Baydhaba,,Baidoa,3.1172,43.6469,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","17 August. In Baidoa, a Somali military convoy was attacked by an IED. Casualties unknown.",0,1571260123,SOM 6133523,706,SOM29276,29276,"17 August 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bakool,Xudur,,Oddur,4.1213,43.8895,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","17 August. In Oddur, Al Shabaab militants killed a civilian.",1,1571260123,SOM 6133524,706,SOM29278,29278,"17 August 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","ASWJ: Ahlu Sunna Wal Jamaa",,3,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Galgaduud,Dhuusamarreeb,,Dhuusamarreeb,5.5376,46.3867,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","17 August. In Dhuusamarreeb, ASWJ: Ahlu Sunna Wal Jamaa militia attacked Somali security forces guarding a compound prepared for an upcoming reconciliation.",0,1571260123,SOM 6133526,706,SOM29284,29284,"17 August 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Jowhar,,"Cali Waraabey",2.7713,45.4436,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","17 August. In Cali Waraabey, an elder civilian man was killed by armed people due to an unknown cause.",1,1571260123,SOM 7579849,706,SOM29285,29285,"17 August 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Farmers (Somalia)",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Jowhar,,Jowhar,2.7797,45.5042,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","17 August. Al Shabaab militants have claimed to have killed a farmer outside his farm on the outskirts of Jowhar.",1,1611613362,SOM 7528165,706,SOM29282,29282,"17 August 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Mogadishu - Daynile",2.0581,45.3003,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","17 August. In Daynile, a Somali military convoy was targeted by an explosion. Some civilians were injured.",0,1618571960,SOM 7579891,706,SOM29283,29283,"17 August 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Jowhar,,Jowhar,2.7797,45.5042,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","17 August. In Jowhar, an Al Shabaab militant killed a Somali military officer.",1,1611613362,SOM 6133530,706,SOM29265,29265,"16 August 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)","Omar Mahmud Clan Group (Somalia)",7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Mudug,Gaalkacyo,,Gaalkacyo,6.7697,47.4308,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","16 August. In Gaalkacyo, a man hailing from the Omar Mohamud Clan was shot and injured by unknown assailants.",0,1571260124,SOM 6133531,706,SOM29270,29270,"16 August 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Police Forces of Ethiopia (2018-) Liyu Police",,8,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,78,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Woqooyi Galbeed",Hargeysa,,Hargeysa,9.5598,44.0668,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","16 August. Ethiopian Liyu Police shot and injured three Somaliland civilians in Hargeysa. Motive unknown.",0,1571260124,SOM 6133532,706,SOM29271,29271,"16 August 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Afgooye,2.15,45.116,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","16 August. In Afgooye, Al Shabaab militants attacked and clashed with AMISOM forces.",0,1571260124,SOM 6133533,706,SOM29272,29272,"16 August 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Government of Somalia (2017-)",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Afgooye,2.15,45.116,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","16 August. In Afgooye, Al Shabaab militants killed a government official.",1,1571260124,SOM 6133534,706,SOM29273,29273,"16 August 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-)",,8,38,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,Shalaambood,1.7087,44.6961,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","16 August. In Shalaambood, AMISOM forces fired back after they were targeted by an IED attack.",0,1571260124,SOM 7528128,706,SOM29269,29269,"16 August 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Hawl Wadaag",2.048,45.32,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","16 August. In Hawlwadag, police have said they have killed four people, who reportedly attempted to kill Somalia's Education Minister.",4,1618571959,SOM 7797709,706,SOM29268,29268,"16 August 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Kismaayo,,Kismayo,-0.3603,42.5463,2,Calamada,National,"16 August. Al Shabaab claimed to have ambushed Somali military soldiers near Kismayo. Injuries reported.",0,1617662601,SOM 6133536,706,SOM29260,29260,"15 August 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) National Intelligence and Security Agency",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,"Belet Weyne",,"Hawo Tako",4.75,45.2,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","15 August. In Hawo Tako, a soldier from the Somali Intel's force of the Gaashaan, was targeted by a UVIED planted in his car. He survived.",0,1571260124,SOM 6133537,706,SOM29261,29261,"15 August 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Afgooye,2.15,45.116,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","15 August. In Afgooye, a RCIED detonated targeting a Toyota pickup vehicle driven by the Afgooye Police commander. Injuries reported.",0,1571260124,SOM 6133538,706,SOM29262,29262,"15 August 2019",2019,1,"Strategic developments","Looting/property destruction","Al Shabaab",,2,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,23,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Balcad,,Yaaqla,2.5083,45.4852,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","15 August. In Yaaqla, Al Shabaab militants seized and robbed several weapons from the local population.",0,1571260124,SOM 7521315,706,SOM29263,29263,"15 August 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,Mogadishu,2.0414,45.3337,1,Calamada,National,"15 August. Al Shabaab claimed to have killed two soldiers in Mogadishu.",2,1618571959,SOM 7521340,706,SOM29264,29264,"15 August 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Hawl Wadaag",2.048,45.32,1,Calamada,National,"15 August. In Bakaara, Somali military soldiers were targeted by an explosive attack, which Al Shabaab claimed. Casualties reported.",0,1618571959,SOM 6119878,706,SOM29258,29258,"15 August 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)","Journalists (Somalia)",1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Awdheegle,1.9833,44.8333,1,"Morad News","New media","15 August. A cameraman working for the Somali military was killed in an explosive attack by Al Shabaab militants in Awdheegle.",1,1571164633,SOM 6133539,706,SOM29251,29251,"14 August 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Unidentified Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,14,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Baydhaba,,Gasarta,3.1005,43.7234,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","14 August. In Gasrata, a clan militia attacked Somali military forces.",0,1571260124,SOM 6133541,706,SOM29254,29254,"14 August 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab","Ogaden Clan Group (Somalia)",2,"Al Shabaab","Rahanweyn Clan Group (Somalia)",2,22,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Juba",Saakow,,Salagle,1.81,42.2899,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","14 August. In Salagale, an Al Shabaab militant from Ogaden clan group killed another Al Shabaab militant from the Rahaweny clan.",1,1571260124,SOM 7713317,706,SOM29253,29253,"14 August 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Air/drone strike","Military Forces of the United States (2017-2021)",,8,"Al Shabaab",,2,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Juba",Bu'aale,,Duqiyo,1.1887,42.6381,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","14 August. Suspected United States military forces conducted an air strike against Al Shabaab area in Duqiyo.",0,1614039933,SOM 6133542,706,SOM29255,29255,"14 August 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians","Abduction/forced disappearance","Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bakool,Tayeeglow,,Tayeeglow,4.0182,44.5127,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","14 August. Al Shabaab militants abducted young boys from Tayeeglow area.",0,1571260124,SOM 6133543,706,SOM29256,29256,"14 August 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Awdheegle,1.9833,44.8333,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","14 August. Al Shabaab militants claimed to have attacked Somali military forces in Awdheegle and killed 50 soldiers.",50,1571260124,SOM 6133544,706,SOM29257,29257,"14 August 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Awdheegle,1.9833,44.8333,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","15 August. Somali military forces resumed an attack against Al Shabaab militants in and around Awdheegle to liberate more areas.",0,1571260124,SOM 7530316,706,SOM29252,29252,"14 August 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Hawl Wadaag",2.048,45.32,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","14 August. In Hawl Wadaag, police reacted with gun fire after a hand grenade was thrown at them by an unknown people. Two injured.",0,1618571958,SOM 7532071,706,SOM29246,29246,"13 August 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Wardhigley",2.0549,45.33,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","13 August. A tax collecting Somali police officer was shot and injured by two suspected Al Shabaab militants in Wardhigley.",0,1618571958,SOM 6133546,706,SOM29247,29247,"13 August 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Shaan,2.0283,44.8595,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","13 August. At least five Al Shabaab militants were killed by Somali military forces in Shaan.",5,1571260124,SOM 6133547,706,SOM29248,29248,"13 August 2019",2019,1,"Strategic developments","Looting/property destruction","Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Jowhar,,"Biyo Cadde",2.9362,45.792,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","13 August. Al Shabaab militants intercepted a truck carrying cattle in Biyo-Caddle and took cows and goats.",0,1571260124,SOM 6133548,706,SOM29249,29249,"13 August 2019",2019,1,Protests,"Peaceful protest","Protesters (Somalia)",,6,,,0,60,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Jowhar,,"Biyo Cadde",2.9362,45.792,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","13 August. In Biyo Cadde, local people protested against Al Shabaab. They protested that militants are robbing them despite the people contributing taxes to the group. [size=no report].",0,1571260124,SOM 6133549,706,SOM29281,29281,"13 August 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Sanaag,Ceerigaabo,,Badhan,10.7134,48.3325,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","13 August. Somali military forces said they have killed one Al Shabaab militant after a fight in Badhan.",1,1618571959,SOM 5965085,706,SOM29236,29236,"12 August 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Awdheegle,1.9833,44.8333,1,"African Stand",Regional,"12 August. Somali special forces attacked Al-Shabaab positions in Awdheegle and killed at least 16 militants.",16,1568134040,SOM 7799336,706,SOM29241,29241,"12 August 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence",Grenade,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Kismaayo,,Kismayo,-0.3603,42.5463,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","12 August. In Kismayo, an 11 year old boy was injured after a hand grenade was thrown by an unknown person targeting a local shop.",0,1617662605,SOM 6133551,706,SOM29238,29238,"12 August 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bari,Bossaso,,Bosaso,11.2842,49.1816,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","12 August. In Bossaso, an IED explosion injured Somali military soldiers. Attackers unknown.",0,1571260124,SOM 6133552,706,SOM29239,29239,"12 August 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Habar Gedir-Saad Sub-Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Civilians (Somalia)","Habar Jeclo-Basanbuur Sub-Clan Group (Somalia)",7,47,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Sanaag,"Ceel Afweyn",,"Ceel Afweyn",9.9293,47.2173,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","12 August. The Habar Gadir Saad sub clan militia entered the town of Ceel Afweyn and killed four people from the Habar Jeclo-Basanbuur clan.",4,1571260124,SOM 6133555,706,SOM29242,29242,"12 August 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Bariirre,2.0476,44.8975,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","12 August. In Bariirre, Somali military special forces clashed with Al Shabaab militants.",0,1571260124,SOM 6133556,706,SOM29243,29243,"12 August 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Macaswiley Militia",,3,"Al Shabaab",,2,23,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle","Adan Yabaal",,"Adan Yabaal",3.5484,46.5459,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","12 August. Macaswiley militia clashed with Al Shabaab militants. The militia said they killed two Al Shabaab militants.",2,1571260124,SOM 6133557,706,SOM29244,29244,"12 August 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bakool,Xudur,,Ofidow,4.0333,43.8666,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","12 August. In Ofidow, Al Shabaab stoned a man accused of adultery to death and whipped a woman alleged to be involved.",1,1571260124,SOM 6133558,706,SOM29245,29245,"12 August 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bakool,Xudur,,Oddur,4.1213,43.8895,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","12 August. A RCIED exploded in Oddur at a military checkpoint. Two suspected Al Shabaab militants were arrested.",0,1571260124,SOM 7529318,706,SOM29240,29240,"12 August 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Hodan,,"Mogadishu - Hodan",2.0333,45.35,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","12 August. In Hodan, shot at an armed group and injured two people including one gunman and a civilian bystander.",0,1611019339,SOM 7533576,706,SOM29232,29232,"11 August 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Civilians (Somalia)","Labour Group (Somalia)",7,17,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Yaqshid",2.0678,45.35,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","11 August. A Somali police officer has killed a rickshaw driver in Yaaqshiid following a dispute over taxation.",1,1618571958,SOM 6133559,706,SOM29231,29231,"11 August 2019",2019,1,"Strategic developments",Agreement,"Militia (Col. Caare)",,3,"Government of Somaliland (2010-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Woqooyi Galbeed",Hargeysa,,Hargeysa,9.5598,44.0668,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","11 August. A negotiated settlement has been reached between the Somaliland government and Colonel Caare in Hargeysa.",0,1571260124,SOM 6133561,706,SOM29233,29233,"11 August 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Government regains territory","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Awdheegle,1.9833,44.8333,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","11 August. After a brief battle with Al Shabaab militants, Somali military forces retook the Shaam village in Aedheegle. Three militants were reportedly killed.",3,1571260124,SOM 6133562,706,SOM29234,29234,"11 August 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,Marka,1.7131,44.7639,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","11 August. In Marka, a RCIED device exploded damaging a Somali military convoy.",0,1571260124,SOM 6133563,706,SOM29235,29235,"11 August 2019",2019,1,"Strategic developments",Other,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,33,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bakool,Xudur,,Ofidow,4.0333,43.8666,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","11 August. Two people suffered gunshot injuries after they clashed in Fidow and the fight was later settled with the intervention of village elders and Al Shabaab.",0,1571260124,SOM 6133564,706,SOM29227,29227,"10 August 2019",2019,1,"Strategic developments","Non-violent transfer of territory","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Baydhaba,,"Goof Guduud",3.3182,43.4731,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","10 August. Somali military forces have taken over the village of Goof Guduud from Al Shabaab militants without facing any resistance.",0,1571260124,SOM 6133566,706,SOM29229,29229,"10 August 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Baraawe,,Baraawe,1.1132,44.0297,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","10 August. Al Shabaab militants attacked Somali military forces at a checkpoint North of Baraawe.",0,1571260124,SOM 6133567,706,SOM29230,29230,"10 August 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,Shalaambood,1.7087,44.6961,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","10 August. Al Shabaab militants were forced to withdraw after they clashed with Somali military in Shalaambood.",0,1571260124,SOM 7529349,706,SOM29228,29228,"10 August 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Labour Group (Somalia)",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Hamar Weyne",2.0337,45.34,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","10 August. Two suspected Al Shabaab militants have shot dead a businessman in Xamar Weyene.",1,1618571958,SOM 6133568,706,SOM29223,29223,"09 August 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Leysaan Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Boqol Hore Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,44,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Baydhaba,,Mayafulka,3.1292,43.6977,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","09 August. Two clan militia groups of the Bokol Hoer and Leysaan clans clashed in Mayafulka over land. Four killed.",4,1571260124,SOM 6133569,706,SOM29225,29225,"09 August 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Cabdow Dibile",2.0864,45.0711,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","09 August. In Cabdow Dibile, a RCIED explosion targeted Somali military forces, no casualties reported.",0,1571260124,SOM 6133570,706,SOM29226,29226,"09 August 2019",2019,1,"Strategic developments","Looting/property destruction","Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Labour Group (Somalia)",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Cadale,,Xaaji-Cali,2.9192,46.2173,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","09 August. Al Shabaab militants attacked and robbed $4000 from a local merchant in the locality of Dhongonle, north of Xaaji-Cali.",0,1571260124,SOM 6129509,706,SOM29222,29222,"09 August 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Unidentified Communal Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Civilians (Somalia)","Labour Group (Somalia)",7,47,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Baydhaba,,Mayafulka,3.1292,43.6977,1,Twitter,"New media","09 August. A businessman was shot dead in his farm at Manyafulka over an alleged land dispute.",1,1571164645,SOM 7528074,706,SOM29224,29224,"09 August 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Heliwa",2.0844,45.39,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","09 August. In Heliwa, Al Shabaab militants and Somali military forces clashed.",0,1618571958,SOM 6133572,706,SOM29220,29220,"08 August 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Siinka Dheer",2.0721,45.2231,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","08 August. In Siinka Dheer, Al-Shabaab militants attacked Somali military forces.",0,1571260124,SOM 6133573,706,SOM29221,29221,"08 August 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians","Abduction/forced disappearance","Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bakool,Xudur,,Ofidow,4.0333,43.8666,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","08 August. Al Shabaab kidnapped three boys and two girls from three houses from Tayeg Bakoy village, North of Fidow.",0,1571260124,SOM 5726564,706,SOM29218,29218,"08 August 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Uganda)",,8,38,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Qoryooley,,Qoryooley,1.7878,44.53,1,"Somali Memo",National,"08 August. At least 10 AMISOM Uganda forces were killed in explosive attack by an unknown group in Qoryooley.",10,1567450155,SOM 5726565,706,SOM29219,29219,"08 August 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Gedo,Baardheere,,Bardera,2.3385,42.2843,1,Garoweonline,National,"08 August. An attacker wearing an explosive belt threw a hand grenade at a police station in Bardere, wounding at least two soldiers before she was shot dead.",1,1567450155,SOM 6133574,706,SOM29215,29215,"07 August 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Bariirre,2.0476,44.8975,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","07 August. Al Shabaab militants attacked Somali military forces in Bariirre.",0,1571260124,SOM 6133575,706,SOM29216,29216,"07 August 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,K50,2.0054,44.9872,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","07 August. Al Shabaab militants clashed with AMISOM forces in K50.",0,1571260124,SOM 6133576,706,SOM29217,29217,"07 August 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Awdheegle,1.9833,44.8333,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","07 August. Al Shabaab claimed they have killed and injured Somali military soldiers in Awdheegle. Unknown fatalities coded as 10.",10,1571260124,SOM 7530317,706,SOM29214,29214,"07 August 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)","Labour Group (Somalia)",7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Hawl Wadaag",2.048,45.32,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","07 August. Unidentified armed group shot and killed a shop owner in Hawl Wadag.",1,1618571957,SOM 6129371,706,SOM29213,29213,"07 August 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,"Belet Weyne",,"Belet Weyne",4.736,45.2043,1,Twitter,"New media","07 August. An armed group entered police station in Belet and clashed with police with intention to free inmates.",0,1571164645,SOM 7529989,706,SOM29210,29210,"06 August 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Civilians (Somalia)","Labour Group (Somalia)",7,17,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Mogadishu - Daynile",2.0581,45.3003,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","06 August. A Somali military soldier shot and injured a civilian man who worked as a mechanic in Daynile.",0,1618571957,SOM 5726491,706,SOM29206,29206,"06 August 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Government regains territory","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)","AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-)",1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Awdheegle,1.9833,44.8333,1,Goobjoob,National,"06 August. Somalia military's special commandos, DANAB backed with AMISOM forces, have taken over Awdheegle town from the Al-Shabaab militants. Casualties unknown.",0,1567450155,SOM 6133578,706,SOM29207,29207,"06 August 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","SSC: Sool, Sanaag and Cayn Militia",,3,"Police Forces of Somaliland (2010-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Sool,"Laas Caanood",,Laascaanood,8.4774,47.3597,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","06 August. Somaliland police and SSC: Sool, Sanaag and Cayn militia led by Faisal Falaluug clashed in Laascaanood.",0,1571260124,SOM 6133579,706,SOM29211,29211,"06 August 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Balcad,,Balcad,2.39,45.3833,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","06 August. Four people were killed by an unknown armed group in Balcad.",4,1571260124,SOM 6256041,706,SOM29212,29212,"06 August 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Ethiopia)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,"Bulo Burto",,Halgan,4.2117,45.5625,1,Calamada,National,"06 August. Al Shabaab claimed it killed two AMISOM Ethiopian forces in Halgan using explosives.",2,1572403705,SOM 7528426,706,SOM29209,29209,"06 August 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,11,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Karan",2.0652,45.39,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","06 August. Two groups of the Somali military forces clashed in Karaan. No casualties reported.",0,1618571957,SOM 7522849,706,SOM29205,29205,"05 August 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Yaqshid",2.0678,45.35,1,Goobjoob,National,"05 August. In Yaaqshid, an unknown armed group shot dead a soldier.",1,1618571957,SOM 6133582,706,SOM29197,29197,"05 August 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bari,Qardho,,Qardho,9.5069,49.0861,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","05 August. In Qardho, a civilian man was killed by an armed group. Motive unknown.",1,1571260124,SOM 6133584,706,SOM29201,29201,"05 August 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Balcad,,Balcad,2.39,45.3833,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","05 August. An unknown armed group wearing military uniforms shot dead three civilians in a NOAH vehicle in Balcad.",3,1571260124,SOM 6133586,706,SOM29203,29203,"05 August 2019",2019,1,"Strategic developments","Looting/property destruction","Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Balcad,,Mukudheere,2.433,45.467,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","05 August. Suspected Al Shabaab militants in Mukudheere looted 7 goats and 2 sheep from two households.",0,1618571957,SOM 6133587,706,SOM29204,29204,"05 August 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Cadale,,"Cali Gaudud",3.1939,46.4446,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","05 August. Cali Gaudud village has been attacked by Al Shabaab militants. Casualties unknown.",0,1571260124,SOM 7579528,706,SOM29202,29202,"05 August 2019",2019,1,"Strategic developments",Arrests,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)","AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-)",1,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,17,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Ceelasha Biyaha",2.0823,45.2102,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","05 August. In Ceelasha Biyaha, Somali military forces and AMISOM arrested 30 people suspected to be Al Shabaab members.",0,1611613361,SOM 7799459,706,SOM29198,29198,"05 August 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,11,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Kismaayo,,Kismayo,-0.3603,42.5463,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","05 August. In Kismayo, a Somali military officer shot and killed his own colleague due to an unknown cause.",1,1617662605,SOM 7528896,706,SOM29200,29200,"05 August 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Mogadishu - Daynile",2.0581,45.3003,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","05 August. Somali military forces reacted with gun fire after a hand grenade was thrown at them in Daynile.",0,1618571957,SOM 7532606,706,SOM29193,29193,"04 August 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Yaqshid",2.0678,45.35,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","04 August. In Suuq Bacad, Al Shabaab militants shot dead a Somali military soldier.",1,1618571956,SOM 7579460,706,SOM29174,29174,"04 August 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Jowhar,,Jowhar,2.7797,45.5042,1,Twitter,"New media","04 August. In Jowhar, Al Shabaab militants clashed with Somali military forces.",0,1611613361,SOM 6133589,706,SOM29192,29192,"04 August 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","SSC: Sool, Sanaag and Cayn Militia",,3,"Military Forces of Somaliland (2010-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Sool,"Laas Caanood",,Laascaanood,8.4774,47.3597,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","04 August. There was an armed clash between Somaliland army and SSC: Sool, Sanaag and Cayn militia led by Faisal Falaluug in Laas canood.",0,1571260124,SOM 6133591,706,SOM29196,29196,"04 August 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Afgooye,2.15,45.116,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","04 August. An AMISOM base in Afgoye was attacked by Al Shabaab militants.",0,1571260124,SOM 7799270,706,SOM29194,29194,"04 August 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Jubaland Security Force",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Kismaayo,,Kismayo,-0.3603,42.5463,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","04 August. Jubaland forces on foot from Abdi-birole FOB conducted a probing attack targeting Al Shabaab militants in Kismayo.",0,1617662605,SOM 6127592,706,SOM29173,29173,"04 August 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Private Security Forces (Somalia)",,8,38,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bari,Bossaso,,Bosaso,11.2842,49.1816,1,Twitter,"New media","04 August. The bodyguard of the former Puntland State minister, Shire Hajji Jama, was injured when the ex-minister was targeted by an explosive in Bossaso.",0,1571164643,SOM 6127426,706,SOM29172,29172,"03 August 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)","AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-)",1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Balcad,,Gololey,2.4492,45.3542,1,Twitter,"New media","03 August. AMISOM and Somali military forces were targeted in an explosive attack in Gololey.",0,1571164642,SOM 6133597,706,SOM29186,29186,"03 August 2019",2019,1,Protests,"Peaceful protest","Protesters (Somalia)","Labour Group (Somalia)",6,,,0,60,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Woqooyi Galbeed",Berbera,,Berbera,10.4396,45.0143,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","03 August. Workers of the Berbera port held a protest. They demonstrated that their wages were being corrupted by officials. [size=no report].",0,1571260124,SOM 6133598,706,SOM29187,29187,"03 August 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)","Government of Somalia (2017-)",7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Togdheer,Burco,,Burco,9.745,45.634,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","03 August. In Ali Sahid settlement in Togdheer, the vehicle of the governor of the region was attacked by an unidentified armed group but the governor survived.",0,1571260124,SOM 6133599,706,SOM29189,29189,"03 August 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Cadale,,"Cali Gaudud",3.1939,46.4446,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","03 August. Fatalities of Al Shabaab militants were reported after they were targeted in Cali Gaudud by Somali military forces. Unknown fatalities coded as 10.",10,1571260124,SOM 6133600,706,SOM29190,29190,"03 August 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Balcad,,"Ceel Geelow",2.5159,45.3622,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","03 August. Fatalities reported after Al Shabaab militants attacked AMISOM forces with three IEDs in Ceel Geelow. Unknown fatalities coded as 10.",10,1571260124,SOM 6133601,706,SOM29191,29191,"03 August 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Labour Group (Somalia)",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bakool,Xudur,,Ofidow,4.0333,43.8666,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","03 August. In Fidow, Al Shabaab militants have attacked a tax man and his vehicle, several were injured.",0,1571260124,SOM 7531513,706,SOM29188,29188,"03 August 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Yaqshid",2.0678,45.35,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","03 August. An IED hit a vehicle in Yaaqshiid. No casualties reported.",0,1618571956,SOM 7532643,706,SOM29182,29182,"02 August 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Waaberi",2.0195,45.31,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","02 August. An explosion targeted the Somali military force in Waberi. No casualties reported.",0,1618571956,SOM 6133604,706,SOM29183,29183,"02 August 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Bariirre,2.0476,44.8975,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","02 August. In Bariirre, a reported RCIED explosion by suspected Al Shabaab militants targeted a Somali military vehicle. No casualties reported.",0,1571260124,SOM 6133605,706,SOM29184,29184,"02 August 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Labour Group (Somalia)",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle","Adan Yabaal",,"Adan Yabaal",3.5484,46.5459,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","02 August. Cow traders were targeted by an IED attack by Al Shabaab militants on the Xaaji Caali-Adan Yabal road.",0,1571260124,SOM 6133607,706,SOM29171,29171,"01 August 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Teachers (Somalia); Muslim Group (Somalia)",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,"Belet Weyne",,Buqkoosaar,4.5109,44.8165,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","01 August. A Quran teacher accused of sodomy, was executed in public in Buq-Goosaar by Al Shabaab militants.",1,1571260124,SOM 7528621,706,SOM29180,29180,"01 August 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Hamar Weyne",2.0337,45.34,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","01 August. Suspected Al Shabaab militants shot and killed a civilian male in Xamar Weyne.",1,1618571956,SOM 7529443,706,SOM29179,29179,"01 August 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Labour Group (Somalia)",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Wadajir",2.0462,45.3341,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","01 August. Suspected Al Shabaab militants shot and killed a civilian man who worked as a porter in Wadajir District.",1,1618571956,SOM 6133610,706,SOM29168,29168,"31 July 2019",2019,1,"Strategic developments","Looting/property destruction","Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bakool,Xudur,,Ofidow,4.0333,43.8666,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","31 July. A group of teen Al Shabaab militants stole goats from the Ofidow area.",0,1571260124,SOM 6133611,706,SOM29169,29169,"31 July 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)","AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-)",1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Afgooye,2.15,45.116,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","31 July. Somali military and AMISOM forces were attacked in Afgooye by Al Shabaab militants.",0,1571260124,SOM 6133612,706,SOM29170,29170,"31 July 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,Shalaambood,1.7087,44.6961,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","31 July. In Shalaambood, Somali military forces were attacked by Al Shabaab militants.",0,1571260124,SOM 6133613,706,SOM29175,29175,"31 July 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Baydhaba,,Madooda,3.8833,43.9667,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","July 31. Somalia military soldiers exchanged fire with Al Shabaab militants at Madooda.",0,1571260124,SOM 6133614,706,SOM29176,29176,"31 July 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Kenya (2013-)",,8,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,18,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Gedo,Luuq,,Cadaley,3.8885,42.4391,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","July 31. Somali soldiers clashed with Kenyan military reserve soldiers near Cabdille Bale. There were reported injures.",0,1571260124,SOM 6133615,706,SOM29177,29177,"31 July 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Kenya)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Gedo,"Ceel Waaq",,"Ceel Waaq - Ceel Adde Road",2.7301,41.1922,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","July 31. AMISOM Kenyan forces fired back at Al Shabaab forces after the militants fired several mortar rounds targeting Kenyan forces base near Ceel Waaq.",0,1571260124,SOM 6133616,706,SOM29178,29178,"31 July 2019",2019,1,Protests,"Peaceful protest","Protesters (Somalia)",,6,,,0,60,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Sool,"Laas Caanood",,"Tuko Raq",8.5673,47.6438,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","31 July. Following the arrest of dealers of Khat, a group of people demonstrated in Tuko raq. [size=no report].",0,1571260124,SOM 7528318,706,SOM29166,29166,"31 July 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Heliwa",2.0844,45.39,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","31 July. In Heliwa, a hand grenade was thrown at a Somali military checkpoint by unidentified assailants. The military reacted with a gunfire.",0,1618571956,SOM 7528897,706,SOM29167,29167,"31 July 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Mogadishu - Daynile",2.0581,45.3003,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","31 July. A Somali military soldier was killed in Daynile by suspected Al Shabaab militants.",1,1618571956,SOM 6133622,706,SOM29162,29162,"30 July 2019",2019,1,Protests,"Peaceful protest","Protesters (Somalia)","Women (Somalia)",6,,,0,60,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Awdal,Borama,,Xariirad,10.3254,42.8374,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","30 July. Somali protesters mostly youth and women demonstrated in Xariirad opposing the way a road was being built. [size=no report].",0,1571260124,SOM 6133623,706,SOM29163,29163,"30 July 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Refugees/IDPs (Somalia)",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bari,Bossaso,,Bosaso,11.2842,49.1816,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","30 July. Two civilians were stabbed by suspected Al Shabaab militants in a camp for displaced people.",0,1571260124,SOM 6133624,706,SOM29165,29165,"30 July 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle","Wanla Weyn",,"Wanla Weyne",2.6195,44.8936,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","30 July. Somali military forces attacked a residential area of Al Shabaab forces in Wanla Weyne. The military said it killed several militants. Unknown fatalities coded as 10.",10,1571260124,SOM 7533534,706,SOM29164,29164,"30 July 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Abgal Clan Militia (Somalia)","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",4,"Hawiye Clan Militia (Somalia)","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",4,44,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Karan",2.0652,45.39,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","30 July. Somali military forces divided along the Hawiye and Abgal clan militia groups clashed in Karaan over land. Injuries reported.",0,1618571956,SOM 6133627,706,SOM29154,29154,"29 July 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians","Abduction/forced disappearance","Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Former Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Badhaadhe,,Hosingow,-0.1734,41.2695,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","29 July. In Hosingow, a group of suspected Al Shabaab militants abducted a former Somali military soldier.",0,1618571955,SOM 6133628,706,SOM29155,29155,"29 July 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Hawadle Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Hawadle Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,44,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,"Belet Weyne",,"Belet Weyne",4.736,45.2043,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","29 July. Two groups of the Hawadle clan militia clashed in Belet Weyne. The clash was due to a land dispute. Injuries reported.",0,1571260124,SOM 6133629,706,SOM29156,29156,"29 July 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,"Buur Hakaba",,"Buur Xakaba",2.8049,44.0821,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","29 July. In Buur Xakaba, suspected Al Shabaab militants opened fire indiscriminately at a market. They also stole goods. Casualties unknown.",0,1571260124,SOM 6133630,706,SOM29158,29158,"29 July 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence",Grenade,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Afgooye,2.15,45.116,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","29 July. A hand grenade thrown by unidentified armed group killed a Somali soldier in Afgooye.",1,1571260124,SOM 6133631,706,SOM29159,29159,"29 July 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle","Adan Yabaal",,"Adan Yabaal",3.5484,46.5459,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","29 July. In Adan Yabaal, a civilian who refused to pay tax to Al Shabaab was shot dead by the militants.",1,1571260124,SOM 6133632,706,SOM29161,29161,"29 July 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Labour Group (Somalia)",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Jowhar,,"Cali Fool Dheere",2.8831,45.6569,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","29 July. Al Shabaab militants attacked a minibus driver and seized his car to use it for their attacks in Cali Fool Dhere.",0,1571260124,SOM 7532723,706,SOM29157,29157,"29 July 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)","Government of Somalia (2017-)",7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Wadajir",2.0462,45.3341,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","29 July. In Wadajir, no casualties reported after a UVIED, fitted under a government worker's vehicle, exploded.",0,1618571955,SOM 7713262,706,SOM29160,29160,"29 July 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Air/drone strike","Military Forces of the United States (2017-2021)",,8,"Al Shabaab",,2,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Jamaame,,Jamaame,0.0692,42.7382,1,Twitter,"New media","29 July. In Jamaame, two airstrikes by suspected US forces were conducted targeting Al Shabaab.",0,1614039932,SOM 6065161,706,SOM29147,29147,"28 July 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-)","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",8,"Al Shabaab",,2,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,Jalalaqsi,,Jalalaqsi,3.3834,45.5969,1,CCTV,"New media","28 July. AMISOM and Somali military forces killed at least three Al Shabaab militants in Jalalaqsi.",3,1571164555,SOM 5726509,706,SOM29148,29148,"28 July 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Burundi)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Balcad,,Balad,2.35,45.3833,1,Allgalgaduud,National,"28 July. At least 10 AMISOM Burundi troops were killed in Balad when they were ambushed by Al Shabaab militants.",10,1567450155,SOM 7528319,706,SOM29150,29150,"28 July 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Heliwa",2.0844,45.39,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","28 July. After a hit and run attack, Al Shabaab militants were repelled by the military in Heliwa.",0,1618571955,SOM 6133637,706,SOM29149,29149,"28 July 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Militia (Col. Caare)",,3,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Sanaag,Ceerigaabo,,Xamaas,10.7755,47.5129,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","28 July. Armed clashes took place between Col. Caare's militia and Somali military forces when the militia attempted to relocate from their base in Xamaas village.",0,1571260124,SOM 6133638,706,SOM29151,29151,"28 July 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Qoryooley,,Qoryooley,1.7878,44.53,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","28 July. Al Shabaab militants fought Somali military forces in Qoeyooley, after which Al Shabaab militants were forced to withdraw.",0,1571260124,SOM 6133639,706,SOM29152,29152,"28 July 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Gaaljecel Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Gaaljecel Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,44,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle","Wanla Weyn",,"Wanla Weyne",2.6195,44.8936,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","28 July. Two militia groups of the Gaaljecel Clan Militia clashed in Wanla Weyne. Injuries reported.",0,1571260124,SOM 6133640,706,SOM29153,29153,"28 July 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Shelling/artillery/missile attack","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Gedo,"Ceel Waaq",,"Ceel Waaq - Ceel Adde Road",2.7301,41.1922,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","28 July. In Ceel Waaq, Al Shabaab militants fired mortar rounds at AMISOM.",0,1571260124,SOM 7071493,706,SOM29140,29140,"27 July 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Juba",Saakow,,Saakow,1.6394,42.4522,1,Twitter,"New media","On 27 July 2019, Al Shabaab militants executed a man they accused of committing witchcraft and rape in Saakow.",1,1588021640,SOM 6127662,706,SOM29139,29139,"27 July 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somaliland (2010-)",,1,"Militia (Col. Caare)",,3,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Sanaag,"Ceel Afweyn",,"Karin Biyood",10.1499,46.1049,1,Twitter,"New media","27 July. At least two soldiers were killed when Somaliland military clashed with Colonel Carre forces in Karin Biyood.",2,1571164643,SOM 7530318,706,SOM29145,29145,"27 July 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Civilians (Somalia)","Labour Group (Somalia)",7,17,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Hawl Wadaag",2.048,45.32,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","27 July. A Somali soldier shot and injured a rickshaw driver, who failed to stop at a checkpoint in Hawlwadag.",0,1618571954,SOM 6127741,706,SOM29138,29138,"27 July 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Burundi)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Balcad,,Balad,2.35,45.3833,1,Twitter,"New media","27 July. Clashes occurred in Balad between AMISOM Burundi forces and Al Shabaab militants. Casualties reported.",0,1571164643,SOM 6133645,706,SOM29143,29143,"27 July 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Habar Yoonis Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,14,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Sanaag,"Ceel Afweyn",,"Ceel Afweyn",9.9293,47.2173,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","27 July. Somali military forces clashed with the Habar Yonis clan militia in Ceel Afweyn. Deaths and injuries reported. Unknown fatalities coded as 10.",10,1571260124,SOM 6133646,706,SOM29146,29146,"27 July 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Balcad,,Gololey,2.4492,45.3542,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","27 July. AMISOM forces were ambushed by Al Shabaab militants in Gololey. Casualties reported.",0,1571260124,SOM 7713004,706,SOM29142,29142,"27 July 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Air/drone strike","Military Forces of the United States (2017-2021)",,8,"Islamic State (Somalia)",,2,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Togdheer,Owdweyne,,"Qar Goliis",9.8667,44.9167,1,RiskMap,Other,"27 July. In Golis, US military killed one Islamic State-Somalia militant during an airstrike.",1,1614039930,SOM 7531514,706,SOM29144,29144,"27 July 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Yaqshid",2.0678,45.35,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","27 July. Police forces in Yaaqshiid reacted with gunfire after a hand grenade was hurled at them by unidentified assailants.",0,1618571954,SOM 5662998,706,SOM29134,29134,"26 July 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) National Intelligence and Security Agency",,1,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,11,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,Marka,1.7131,44.7639,1,"Shabelle Media Network",Subnational,"26 July. Military soldiers clashed with forces from the intelligence wing of the military in Marka due to a dispute over Khat. Soldiers and civilians were killed. Unknown fatalities coded as 10.",10,1564426183,SOM 7163464,706,SOM29136,29136,"26 July 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bakool,Xudur,,Quraala,4.15,43.7709,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 26 July 2019, an IED targeting Somali security forces exploded near Quraala village (Xudur, Bakool). Injuries reported.",0,1595270721,SOM 6133651,706,SOM29137,29137,"26 July 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Gedo,Baardheere,,"Buulo Garas",2.3396,42.275,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","26 July. In Buulo Garas, a suspected UXO, exploded causing fatalities. Unknown fatalities coded as 10.",10,1571260124,SOM 6133652,706,SOM29141,29141,"26 July 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Government regains territory","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Qoryooley,,"Kabtab Laas",1.7748,44.6022,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","26 July. Al Shabaab militants were forced to withdraw from an area they briefly controlled in Kabtab Laas after clashes with the Somali military. Fatalities and injuries reported. Unknown fatalities coded as 10.",10,1571260124,SOM 6308312,706,SOM29135,29135,"26 July 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Military Forces of Kenya (2013-)",,8,"Civilians (Somalia)","Labour Group (Somalia)",7,78,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Gedo,"Ceel Waaq",,"El Wak",2.7352,41.0177,3,"Shabelle Media Network",National,"26 July. A truck driver heading from Somalia to Kenya was shot and wounded by Kenyan military at the Somali-Kenya border in the Gedo district. Motive unknown.",0,1572403777,SOM 7799105,706,SOM29125,29125,"25 July 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Ethiopia)",,8,38,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Kismaayo,,Kismayo,-0.3603,42.5463,1,"Somali Memo",National,"25 July. Two explosions in Kismayo targeted Ethiopian troops of the AMISOM. The second occurred as the soldiers collected corpses from the first. Unknown fatalities coded as 10.",10,1617662604,SOM 7532681,706,SOM29130,29130,"25 July 2019",2019,1,"Strategic developments","Disrupted weapons use","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,Mogadishu,2.0414,45.3337,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","25 July. In Mogadishu, Al Shabaab militants planted an explosive device to attack the Banadir Region Administration but the device failed and was found.",0,1618571953,SOM 7528077,706,SOM29129,29129,"25 July 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Heliwa",2.0844,45.39,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","25 July. In Heliwa, a RCIED explosion targeted AMISOM forces. Al Shabaab took responsibility.",0,1618571952,SOM 6133655,706,SOM29126,29126,"25 July 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Jubaland Security Force",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Afmadow,,Afmadow,0.5172,42.071,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","25 July. Al Shabaab militants and Jubaland military forces clashed in Afmadow after Al Shabaab attacked the military forces.",0,1571260124,SOM 6133656,706,SOM29127,29127,"25 July 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,Marka,1.7131,44.7639,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","25 July. AMISOM forces and Al Shabaab militants clashed in Marka. AMISOM forces were ambushed by the militants.",0,1571260124,SOM 6133657,706,SOM29128,29128,"25 July 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Qoryooley,,Qoryooley,1.7878,44.53,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","25 July. Al Shabaab militants attacked Somali military forces in Qoryooley.",0,1571260124,SOM 6133658,706,SOM29131,29131,"25 July 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-)",,8,38,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Balcad,,Gololey,2.4492,45.3542,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","25 July. An AMISOM convoy was targeted by an IED in Gololey. Some injuries reported.",0,1571260124,SOM 6133659,706,SOM29132,29132,"25 July 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Cadale,,"Geel Gub",2.9822,46.2872,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","25 July. Somali military forces and Al Shabaab militants clashed in Geel Gub. Injuries reported.",0,1571260124,SOM 6133660,706,SOM29133,29133,"25 July 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Macaswiley Militia",,3,"Al Shabaab",,2,23,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Cadale,,Cadale,2.7603,46.3222,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","25 July. The Macawiisley militia attacked Al Shabaab militants in Cadale.",0,1571260124,SOM 7527683,706,SOM29119,29119,"24 July 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Government of Somalia (2017-)",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,Mogadishu,2.0414,45.3337,1,Twitter,"New media","24 July. Al Shabaab claimed it targeted the new UN envoy to Somalia in an explosion, which killed at least seven employees of the Mayor's office in Mogadishu.",7,1618571952,SOM 7533372,706,SOM29117,29117,"24 July 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Shelling/artillery/missile attack","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)","Government of Somalia (2017-)",7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Wardhigley",2.0549,45.33,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","24 July. In Wardhigley six mortar rounds were shot targeting the Somalia presidential palace. Casualties reported.",0,1618571952,SOM 6128963,706,SOM29115,29115,"24 July 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,Ceel-Jaale,1.6804,44.7227,1,Twitter,"New media","24 July. Somali military forces repulsed attacks by Al-Shabaab militants on El-Jaalle military training facilities. Injuries were reported.",0,1571164644,SOM 6127748,706,SOM29116,29116,"24 July 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,K50,2.0054,44.9872,1,Twitter,"New media","24 July. Somali military forces repulsed attacks by Al-Shabaab militants near K50 in Ceel Salini. No casualties reported.",0,1571164643,SOM 6133666,706,SOM29118,29118,"24 July 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Bariirre,2.0476,44.8975,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","24 July. Fighting broke out between Somali special forces and Al Shabaab militants in Bariire.",0,1571260124,SOM 6133667,706,SOM29120,29120,"24 July 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence",Grenade,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Baydhaba,,Mayafulka,3.1292,43.6977,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","24 July. Unidentified men hurled a hand grenade and injured Somali security forces near Manyafulka.",0,1571260124,SOM 6133668,706,SOM29121,29121,"24 July 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,"Buur Hakaba",,"Buur Xakaba",2.8049,44.0821,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","24 July. An IED detonated at a government military checkpoint in Buur Xakaba but caused no casualties.",0,1571260124,SOM 6133669,706,SOM29122,29122,"24 July 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,Marka,1.7131,44.7639,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","24 July. Somali military forces and Al Shabaab militants engaged in a brief clash in Marka before the militants withdrew.",0,1571260124,SOM 6133670,706,SOM29123,29123,"24 July 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Balcad,,Balad,2.35,45.3833,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","24 July. Al Shabaab militants attacked a AMISOM convoy in Balad.",0,1571260124,SOM 6133671,706,SOM29124,29124,"24 July 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Shelling/artillery/missile attack","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Balcad,,Gololey,2.4492,45.3542,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","24 July. Suspected Al Shabaab militants fired PKMs and RPGs at an AMISOM base in Gololey.",0,1571260124,SOM 7529991,706,SOM29109,29109,"23 July 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Mogadishu - Daynile",2.0581,45.3003,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","23 July. In Daynile, Al Shabaab militants shot and wounded police officers.",0,1618571952,SOM 6133673,706,SOM29106,29106,"23 July 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-)",,8,38,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Gedo,Luuq,,Luuq,3.8,42.5446,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","23 July. In Luuq, an IED exploded targeting an AMISOM vehicle. Some injuries reported.",0,1571260124,SOM 6133674,706,SOM29108,29108,"23 July 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-)",,8,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-)",,8,88,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,"Bulo Burto",,"Bulo Burto",3.8519,45.5651,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","23 July. One AMISOM soldier were killed in Bulo Burto when one of their colleagues exploded the hand grenade he was holding. Unclear if the detonation was accidental or intentional.",1,1571260124,SOM 6133676,706,SOM29111,29111,"23 July 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Afgooye,2.15,45.116,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","23 July. Al Shabaab militants claimed to have killed a Somali military soldier in Afgooye.",1,1571260124,SOM 6133677,706,SOM29112,29112,"23 July 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,Danow,1.7317,44.6253,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","23 July. In Danow, AMISOM forces reacted with gun shots after they were targeted by an explosion from Al Shabaab militants.",0,1571260124,SOM 6133678,706,SOM29113,29113,"23 July 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Waraaboole,2.2928,45.0764,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","23 July. In Waraaboole, several civilians inside a vehicle were targeted by a roadside IED explosion. Unknown fatalities coded at low estimate of 3.",3,1571260124,SOM 6133679,706,SOM29114,29114,"23 July 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians","Abduction/forced disappearance","Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle","Adan Yabaal",,"Adan Yabaal",3.5484,46.5459,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","23 July. In Adan Yabal, eight boys and four girls were abducted by Al Shabaab.",0,1571260124,SOM 6129372,706,SOM29107,29107,"23 July 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Afgooye,2.15,45.116,1,Twitter,"New media","23 July. In Afgooye, at least eight civilians were killed in an IED attack. Motive and attackers unknown.",8,1571164645,SOM 7799272,706,SOM29110,29110,"23 July 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence",Grenade,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Kismaayo,,Kismayo,-0.3603,42.5463,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","23 July. A hand grenade targeting a Somali military soldier's residence exploded in an open space in Kismayo.",0,1617662605,SOM 7532320,706,SOM29105,29105,"22 July 2019",2019,1,"Strategic developments","Disrupted weapons use","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) National Intelligence and Security Agency","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",1,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,Mogadishu,2.0414,45.3337,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","22 July. In Mogadishu, a woman in a vehicle was intercepted with an explosive device by Somali Intelligence and military force.",0,1618571951,SOM 6133687,706,SOM29101,29101,"22 July 2019",2019,1,Protests,"Peaceful protest","Protesters (Somalia)",,6,,,0,60,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Sool,Caynabo,,Caynabo,8.9577,46.4111,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","22 July. In Caynabo, a peaceful demonstration took place rejecting the parliament's approval to designate Caynabo District to Grade C level. [size=no report].",0,1571260124,SOM 6133688,706,SOM29102,29102,"22 July 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Unidentified Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Civilians (Somalia)","Pastoralists (Somalia)",7,47,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Mudug,Gaalkacyo,,Gaalkacyo,6.7697,47.4308,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","22 July. In Gaalkacyo, an unidentified person shot and wounded an individual at the pastoralists' shelter. It was a clan revenge.",0,1571260124,SOM 6133689,706,SOM29103,29103,"22 July 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,"Bulo Burto",,"Bulo Burto",3.8519,45.5651,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","22 July. In Bulo Burto, an Al Shabaab militant killed a Somali soldier and a rickshaw driver.",2,1571260124,SOM 6133690,706,SOM29104,29104,"22 July 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Baraawe,,Baraawe,1.1132,44.0297,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","22 July. Clashes occurred between Al Shabaab militants and Somali military forces after the former attacked the military's checkpoint in Baraawe.",0,1571260124,SOM 7527632,706,SOM29100,29100,"22 July 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,Mogadishu,2.0414,45.3337,2,Twitter,"New media","22 July. A car bomb explosion in Mogadishu and killed 17 people. Al Shabaab claimed it.",17,1618571951,SOM 7579916,706,SOM29099,29099,"21 July 2019",2019,1,"Strategic developments","Looting/property destruction","Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Jowhar,,Jowhar,2.7797,45.5042,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","21 July. Al Shabaab militants looted animals from the local population in Jowhar.",0,1611613362,SOM 6120757,706,SOM29093,29093,"21 July 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Military Forces of Kenya (2013-)",,8,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,78,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Badhaadhe,,"Ras Kamboni",-1.6375,41.5877,1,"Radio Mustaqbal","New media","21 July. Kenyan military forces allegedly killed eight civilians inside a car in Ras Kamboni. Motive unknown.",8,1571164634,SOM 6133695,706,SOM29094,29094,"21 July 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Private Security Forces (Somalia)","Government of Somalia (2017-) Puntland State",8,"Private Security Forces (Somalia)","Government of Somalia (2017-) Puntland State",8,88,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Nugaal,Garoowe,,Garowe,8.4064,48.4819,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","21 July. A security guard of the Puntland presidency was shot dead by his colleague in Garowe.",1,1571260124,SOM 6133696,706,SOM29095,29095,"21 July 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)","Majeerteen-Omar Mahmud Sub-Clan Group (Somalia); Pastoralists (Somalia)",7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Mudug,Jariiban,,Jariiban,7.2135,48.851,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","21 July. In Laasa Dhere (no coordinates available; in the Jariiban sub-district), three pastoralists of the Majeerteen-Omar Mahmud Sub-Clan Group were shot and killed, while others were wounded by an unidentified group.",3,1571260124,SOM 6133697,706,SOM29096,29096,"21 July 2019",2019,1,"Strategic developments","Disrupted weapons use","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)","AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-)",1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Kismaayo,,Bar-Sanguun,-0.4876,42.1839,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","21 July. Joint security forces of AMISOM and Somali military in Bar- Sanguni detained Al Shabaab militants and seized blast devices before they used it.",0,1571260124,SOM 6133698,706,SOM29097,29097,"21 July 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Afgooye,2.15,45.116,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","21 July. In Afgooye, Al Shabaab militants and Somali military forces exchanged gunfire. No fatalities reported.",0,1571260124,SOM 6133699,706,SOM29098,29098,"21 July 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Balcad,,Garsaale,2.6363,45.3732,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","21 July. In Garsaale, armed people killed and wounded several passengers in vehicle. Unknown fatalities coded at low estimate of 3.",3,1571260124,SOM 7531630,706,SOM29088,29088,"20 July 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Wadajir",2.0462,45.3341,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","20 July. A UVIED attached to a private vehicle exploded in Wadajir.",0,1618571951,SOM 7527587,706,SOM29082,29082,"20 July 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,Mogadishu,2.0414,45.3337,2,Twitter,"New media","20 July. An IED explosion that targeted a technical vehicle belonging to the Somali military was reported in the area of Defence Ministry in Mogadishu. Al Shabaab claimed responsibility and one soldier was killed.",1,1618571950,SOM 6128555,706,SOM29083,29083,"20 July 2019",2019,2,"Violence against civilians","Sexual violence","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)","Pastoralists (Somalia)",3,"Civilians (Somalia)","Women (Somalia)",7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Mareerey,2.116,45.05,1,Twitter,"New media","On or before 20 July. A pastoralist allegedly raped and killed a 12 years old girl in Mareery. He was arrested by police.",1,1571164644,SOM 7528899,706,SOM29089,29089,"20 July 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Mogadishu - Daynile",2.0581,45.3003,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","20 July. Military forces of Somalia responded with gun fire after they were targeted by an IED in Daynile.",0,1618571951,SOM 6133702,706,SOM29080,29080,"20 July 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,11,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,"Belet Weyne",,"Belet Weyne",4.736,45.2043,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","20 July. A soldier shot and killed a police officer, at a checkpoint in Belet Weyne.",1,1571260124,SOM 7527624,706,SOM29081,29081,"20 July 2019",2019,1,"Strategic developments","Disrupted weapons use","Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,Mogadishu,2.0414,45.3337,2,Twitter,"New media","20 July. Somali police forces removed explosives from a vehicle in Digfer, Mogadishu.",0,1618571950,SOM 6133713,706,SOM29085,29085,"20 July 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,17,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bari,Bossaso,,Bosaso,11.2842,49.1816,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","20 July. In Bossaso, a police officer shot and injured two civilians. Motive unknown.",0,1571260124,SOM 6133714,706,SOM29086,29086,"20 July 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bakool,"Rab Dhuure",,"Rab Dhuure",4.3535,43.1616,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","20 July. In Rab Dhuure, Al Shabaab militants incurred fatalities when they were attacked by military forces. Unknown fatalities coded as 10.",10,1571260124,SOM 6133715,706,SOM29087,29087,"20 July 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Gedo,Garbahaarey,,Garbahaarey,3.328,42.2199,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","20 July. After Al Shabaab militants attacked a village in Garbahaarey, AMISOM forces responded with gunfire. Children were wounded during the clash.",0,1571260124,SOM 6133716,706,SOM29091,29091,"20 July 2019",2019,1,"Strategic developments","Looting/property destruction","Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Balcad,,Balcad,2.39,45.3833,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","20 July. In Balcad, Al Shabaab militants have burnt down the house of a civilian. The family fled the area.",0,1571260124,SOM 6133717,706,SOM29092,29092,"20 July 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians","Abduction/forced disappearance","Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Cadale,,Xaaji-Cali,2.9192,46.2173,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","20 July. In Xaaji Cali, Al Shabaab militants riding in pickup-trucks kidnapped several youth and took them to the forest.",0,1571260124,SOM 7527925,706,SOM29090,29090,"20 July 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Mogadishu - Daynile",2.0581,45.3003,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","20 July. A police officer was shot dead by Al Shabaab militants in Daynile.",1,1618571951,SOM 7521322,706,SOM29075,29075,"19 July 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) National Intelligence and Security Agency",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Hodan,,"Mogadishu - Hodan",2.0333,45.35,1,Calamada,National,"19 July. Al Shabaab militants claim to have killed a Somali National Intelligence commander in Hodan.",1,1611019292,SOM 7527758,706,SOM29077,29077,"19 July 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Mogadishu - Dharkenley",2.0095,45.25,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","19 July. Al Shabaab militants claimed to have killed an off-duty soldier on his way home in Dharkenley.",1,1618571950,SOM 6129055,706,SOM29072,29072,"19 July 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Baydhaba,,"Buundo Midow",3.0906,43.8845,1,Twitter,"New media","19 July. Southwest security forces of Somalia killed one unidentified militant and detained others with IEDs in Midow.",1,1571164644,SOM 7692210,706,SOM29084,29084,"19 July 2019",2019,1,Protests,"Peaceful protest","Protesters (Somalia)",,6,,,0,60,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bari,Bossaso,,Carmo,10.5679,49.0607,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","19 July. A peaceful protest was held in Armo after local business people were arrested by local authorities. [size=no report].",0,1613499285,SOM 6315975,706,SOM29074,29074,"19 July 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Baydhaba,,Aawdiinle,3.1706,43.4099,1,Xinhua,International,"19 July. In Aawdiinle, at least three Al Shabaab militants were killed in a military operation by the Somali military forces.",3,1572403787,SOM 6133721,706,SOM29076,29076,"19 July 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Omar Mahmud Clan Militia (Somalia)","Pastoralists (Somalia)",4,"Hawiye-Sheikhal-Awqudub Sub-Clan Militia (Somalia)","Pastoralists (Somalia)",4,44,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Mudug,Jariiban,,Jariiban,7.2135,48.851,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","19 July. Fatalities were reported when pastoralists from Omar Mohamud and Sheikhaal clans clashed in Jariiban over dispute related to grazing land. Unknown fatalities coded as 10.",10,1571260124,SOM 6133722,706,SOM29079,29079,"19 July 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Afgooye,2.15,45.116,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","19 July. Al Shabaab militants attacked Somali military forces in Afgooye.",0,1571260124,SOM 7713264,706,SOM29073,29073,"19 July 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Air/drone strike","Military Forces of the United States (2017-2021)",,8,"Al Shabaab",,2,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Juba",Jilib,,Kuunyo-Barrow,0.7946,43.3787,1,Twitter,"New media","19 July. In Kuunyo Barrow, an airstrike by carried out by suspected US forces targeted a senior Al Shabaab leader.",0,1614039932,SOM 7528956,706,SOM29078,29078,"19 July 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Hodan,,"Mogadishu - Hodan",2.0333,45.35,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","19 July. An IED explosion targeted a pick-up vehicle in Hodan, some civilian passengers aboard a Tuk-Tuk were wounded.",0,1611019338,SOM 7521320,706,SOM29070,29070,"18 July 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,Mogadishu,2.0414,45.3337,2,Calamada,National,"18 July. In the outskirts of Mogadishu, in Arbaow, AMISOM forces were targeted by Al Shabaab militants. Casualties reported.",0,1618571950,SOM 7577293,706,SOM29069,29069,"18 July 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"Hir-Shabelle Sub-Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,24,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Jowhar,,Jowhar,2.7797,45.5042,1,Calamada,National,"18 July. An explosion targeting the Hir-Shabale militia in Jowhar by suspected Al Shabaab militants killed some of the militia. Unknown casualties coded as 10.",10,1611613346,SOM 7532505,706,SOM29071,29071,"18 July 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Government of Somalia (2017-)",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Hawl Wadaag",2.048,45.32,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","18 July. Two suspected Al Shabaab militants shot and killed a civil servant in Hawl Wadaag.",1,1618571950,SOM 6133731,706,SOM29066,29066,"18 July 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Marehan-Reer Ahmed Sub-Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Marehan-Muse Fiin Sub-Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,44,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Awdal,Borama,,Borama,9.9387,43.1839,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","18 July. In Borama, two sub clans of the Reer Ahmed and Muse Fiin clashed due to land disputes. Several were injured.",0,1571260124,SOM 6133732,706,SOM29068,29068,"18 July 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Afgooye,2.15,45.116,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","18 July. In Afgooye, AMISOM forces clashed with Al Shabaab militants.",0,1571260124,SOM 7528957,706,SOM29067,29067,"18 July 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)","Labour Group (Somalia)",7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Hodan,,"Mogadishu - Hodan",2.0333,45.35,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","18 July. In Hodan, a barber was killed by armed assailants. Motive unknown.",1,1611019338,SOM 7528515,706,SOM29065,29065,"17 July 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Bondhere",2.0456,45.34,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","17 July. A suspected Al Shabaab militant shot and killed a soldier in Bondhere.",1,1618571950,SOM 6133735,706,SOM29060,29060,"17 July 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Abgal Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Abgal Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,44,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Balcad,,Balcad,2.39,45.3833,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","17 July. Two sub-clans of the Abgal clashed northwest of Balcad over an alleged land dispute. Some combatants from both sides were killed. Unknown fatalities coded as 10.",10,1571260124,SOM 6133736,706,SOM29061,29061,"17 July 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Bariirre,2.0476,44.8975,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","17 July. Al Shabaab claimed responsibility for the IED attack in Bariire, during which, Somali military reacted with gun fire. Fatalities reported. Unknown fatalities coded as 10.",10,1571260124,SOM 6133737,706,SOM29062,29062,"17 July 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Balcad,,Balcad,2.39,45.3833,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","17 July. In Balcad, an armed group attacked a minibus killing some of the passengers and looting belongings. Unknown fatalities coded as 10.",10,1571260124,SOM 6133738,706,SOM29063,29063,"17 July 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle","Adan Yabaal",,"Adan Yabaal",3.5484,46.5459,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","17 July. In Yadnan Abal, Al Shabaab militants killed 4 camels and attacked the owner, after he refused to give them money and his camels. The family fled the area.",0,1571260124,SOM 7528958,706,SOM29064,29064,"17 July 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)","Government of Somalia (2017-)",7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Hodan,,"Mogadishu - Hodan",2.0333,45.35,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","17 July. A UVIED attached to a private vehicle of a government staff member exploded in Hodan.",0,1611019338,SOM 7521314,706,SOM29059,29059,"16 July 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Waaberi",2.0195,45.31,1,Calamada,National,"16 July. Suspected Al Shabaab forces planted an explosive device which targeted Somali military forces, wounding two.",0,1618571949,SOM 7522859,706,SOM29058,29058,"16 July 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Hawl Wadaag",2.048,45.32,1,Goobjoob,National,"16 July. At least two people were killed in a bomb explosion at the Somotel Telecom office in Hawl wadag.",2,1618571949,SOM 7532609,706,SOM29053,29053,"15 July 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Yaqshid",2.0678,45.35,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","15 July. An explosion of UVIED occurred in Yaaqshiid, police fired in the direction where they suspected the unidentified attackers were hiding.",0,1618571949,SOM 6119867,706,SOM29057,29057,"15 July 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Ethiopia)",,8,38,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,"Bulo Burto",,Halgan,4.2117,45.5625,1,"Morad News","New media","15 July. In Halgan, Ethiopian forces of AMISOM were hit by an IED explosion, causing fatalities and injuries. Unknown fatalities coded as 10.",10,1571164633,SOM 7531221,706,SOM29054,29054,"15 July 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Karan",2.0652,45.39,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","15 July. Al Shabaab militants shot and killed a police officer who was checking vehicles in Karaan.",1,1618571949,SOM 6133741,706,SOM29056,29056,"15 July 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,Marka,1.7131,44.7639,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","15 July. Northwest of Marka, Al Shabaab and Somali military forces clashed after the former attacked the military forces.",0,1571260124,SOM 7528173,706,SOM29055,29055,"15 July 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,17,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Mogadishu - Daynile",2.0581,45.3003,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","15 July. Suspected military officers killed two civilians in Daynile district. Motive unknown.",2,1618571949,SOM 7532316,706,SOM29045,29045,"14 July 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,11,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Karan",2.0652,45.39,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","14 July. An armed man dressed in military attire, assumed to be part of the military forces, was shot dead by Somali security forces in Karaan. Circumstances unknown.",1,1618571949,SOM 7579940,706,SOM29050,29050,"14 July 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Women (Somalia)",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Jowhar,,Jowhar,2.7797,45.5042,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","14 July. Two women were killed by Al Shabaab in Jowhar for allegedly not wearing veils and arguing with each other.",2,1611613362,SOM 7530537,706,SOM29043,29043,"14 July 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,11,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Wadajir",2.0462,45.3341,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","14 July. In Wadajir, a Somali police officer killed a Somali military officer. Motive unknown.",1,1618571949,SOM 7579529,706,SOM29044,29044,"14 July 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Ceelasha Biyaha",2.0823,45.2102,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","14 July. An explosion targeted Somali military forces at a checkpoint in Ceelasha Biyaha injuring some soldiers.",0,1611613361,SOM 6256074,706,SOM29051,29051,"14 July 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Puntland Security Force",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bari,Bossaso,,Balli-Khadar,10.9532,49.1327,1,Calamada,National,"14 July. In Bali-khadar, Puntland security forces were targeted by an explosion.",0,1572403705,SOM 6133751,706,SOM29042,29042,"14 July 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,"Buur Hakaba",,"Buur Xakaba",2.8049,44.0821,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","14 July. In Buur Xakaba, one Al Shabaab militant was killed after the militants clashed with Somali military forces.",1,1571260124,SOM 6133753,706,SOM29046,29046,"14 July 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Kismaayo,,Arare,-0.2021,42.607,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","14 July. No casualties were reported when Somali military forces clashed with Al Shabaab militants in Arare.",0,1571260124,SOM 6133754,706,SOM29047,29047,"14 July 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Bariirre,2.0476,44.8975,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","14 July. In Barrire, Al Shabaab attacked Somali military forces.",0,1571260124,SOM 6133755,706,SOM29048,29048,"14 July 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle","Wanla Weyn",,"Wanla Weyne",2.6195,44.8936,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","14 July. In Wanla Weyne, Somali military forces ambushed Al Shabaab forces. Casualties were reported.",0,1571260124,SOM 6133756,706,SOM29049,29049,"14 July 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Warmahan,2.3963,45.0159,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","14 July. In Warmahan, a Somali military battle wagon was targeted by an IED, which they responded to with gunfire. Al Shabaab claimed responsibility for the attack.",0,1571260124,SOM 6133761,706,SOM29027,29027,"13 July 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Baydhaba,,Makuudo,3.0597,43.6041,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","13 July. Al Shabaab militants clashed with Somali military forces in Makuudo.",0,1571260124,SOM 6133764,706,SOM29037,29037,"13 July 2019",2019,1,"Strategic developments","Disrupted weapons use","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,,,0,30,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bari,Bossaso,,Balli-Khadar,10.9532,49.1327,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","13 July. An IED exploded in an open space in Bali Khadar.",0,1571260124,SOM 6133765,706,SOM29038,29038,"13 July 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Hawadle Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Civilians (Somalia)","Women (Somalia)",7,47,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,"Belet Weyne",,Kalabeyr,4.9263,45.2172,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","13 July. Near Kalabeyr, a Hawadle militia opened fire on a civilian vehicle injuring a woman.",0,1571260124,SOM 6133768,706,SOM29041,29041,"13 July 2019",2019,1,"Strategic developments","Looting/property destruction","Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bakool,Tayeeglow,,Tayeeglow,4.0182,44.5127,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","13 July. Al Shabaab militants looted livestock from the local population in Tayeeglow.",0,1571260124,SOM 7579931,706,SOM29040,29040,"13 July 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Jowhar,,Jowhar,2.7797,45.5042,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","13 July. Suspected Al Shabaab militants attacked a public minibus, killing some of the passengers in Jowhar. Unknown casualties coded as 10.",10,1611613362,SOM 7530052,706,SOM29028,29028,"13 July 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)","Civilians (Somalia)",1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Hodan,,"Mogadishu - Hodan",2.0333,45.35,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","13 July. An IED explosion targeting a Somali military truck, injured a civilian bystander in Hodan.",0,1611019341,SOM 6129003,706,SOM29029,29029,"13 July 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Galgaduud,Dhuusamarreeb,,Dhuusamarreeb,5.5376,46.3867,1,Twitter,"New media","13 July. In Dhuusamarreeb, a detonation of a planted explosive device killed one and injured others at a tea shop.",1,1571164644,SOM 7799260,706,SOM29039,29039,"13 July 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Jubaland Security Force",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Kismaayo,,Kismayo,-0.3603,42.5463,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","13 July. Jubaland security forces have killed one Al Shabaab militant in a security operation in Kismayo.",1,1617662605,SOM 6133770,706,SOM29026,29026,"12 July 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Jowhar,,"Biyo Cadde",2.9362,45.792,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","12 July. An IED attack by Al Shabaab killed several civilians in Biyo Cade. Unknown fatalities coded as 10.",10,1571260124,SOM 7527586,706,SOM29025,29025,"12 July 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Hodan,,"Mogadishu - Hodan",2.0333,45.35,1,Twitter,"New media","12 July. A junior court official was killed in Siigaale neighborhood of Hodan.",1,1611019334,SOM 7798960,706,SOM29024,29024,"12 July 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Jubaland Security Force",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Kismaayo,,Kismayo,-0.3603,42.5463,1,Reuters,International,"12 July. At least 26 people were killed and 56 injured in an attack on a hotel in Kismayo by Al Shabaab militants. Security forces responded to the attack and clashed with the attackers for several hours. At least three attackers, including a suicide bomber were killed.",29,1617662604,SOM 5665661,706,SOM29023,29023,"11 July 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Militia (Ahmed Madoobe)",,3,23,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Badhaadhe,,"Hulugho-Kulbiyow Road",-1.0739,41.288,1,"Somali Memo",National,"11 July. Al Shabaab militants attacked Ahmed Madobe's militia in Kulbiyow. At least three Kenyan militiamen from Madobe's forces were killed.",3,1564428114,SOM 7713257,706,SOM29021,29021,"11 July 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Air/drone strike","Military Forces of the United States (2017-2021)",,8,"Al Shabaab",,2,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Juba",Jilib,,Jilib,0.4833,42.7666,2,Twitter,"New media","11 July. Suspected US airstrikes killed dozens of Al-Shabaab militants in Jilib. Unknown fatalities coded as 10.",10,1614039932,SOM 7532279,706,SOM29020,29020,"11 July 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Waaberi",2.0195,45.31,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","11 July. No casualties were recorded after an UVIED fitted under a company's vehicle detonated near Waberi police station.",0,1618571948,SOM 7713275,706,SOM29022,29022,"11 July 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Air/drone strike","Military Forces of the United States (2017-2021)",,8,"Al Shabaab",,2,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Basra,2.2991,45.2636,1,Twitter,"New media","11 July. In Basra, airstrikes took place against Al Shabaab, they are suspected of being carried out by US forces.",0,1614039933,SOM 6133774,706,SOM29011,29011,"10 July 2019",2019,1,Riots,"Violent demonstration","Rioters (Somalia)",,5,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,15,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Togdheer,Burco,,Burco,9.745,45.634,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","10 July. A violent demonstration was held in Burco against the Somaliland government, opposing the attack on colonel Caare's militia a day before. Police forces intervened to disperse the demonstrators [size=no report].",0,1571260124,SOM 6133775,706,SOM29012,29012,"10 July 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somaliland (2010-)",,1,"Militia (Col. Caare)",,3,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Sanaag,Ceerigaabo,,Ceerigaabo,10.6218,47.3681,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","10 July. Fatalities were reported after Somaliland military forces attacked Col Caare's militia east of Ceerigaabo town. Unknown fatalities coded as 10.",10,1571260124,SOM 6133776,706,SOM29013,29013,"10 July 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Habar Gedir-Saad Sub-Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Civilians (Somalia)","Marehan-Wagardhac Sub-Clan Group (Somalia)",7,47,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Mudug,Gaalkacyo,,Saaxo,6.7167,47,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","10 July. Several Marehan clans people were killed, and others were wounded after a Sa'ad clan/Habargidir militia ambushed a vehicle in Saaxo. Unknown fatalities coded at low estimate of 3.",3,1571260124,SOM 6133779,706,SOM29016,29016,"10 July 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Jubaland Security Force",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Afmadow,,Afmadow,0.5172,42.071,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","10 July. Al Shabaab militants attacked Jubaland security forces using mortars and the security forces responded with gun fire.",0,1571260124,SOM 6133781,706,SOM29018,29018,"10 July 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,Marka,1.7131,44.7639,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","10 July. Al Shabaab militants claimed to have killed several Somali military forces at a checkpoint in Marka. Unknown fatalities coded as 10.",10,1571260124,SOM 6133782,706,SOM29019,29019,"10 July 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Bariirre,2.0476,44.8975,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","10 July. Al Shabaab militants attacked a military position In Bariirree and both sides engaged in a gun fight.",0,1571260124,SOM 7799586,706,SOM29017,29017,"10 July 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Jubaland Security Force",,1,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,17,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Kismaayo,,Kismayo,-0.3603,42.5463,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","10 July. In Kismayo, a soldier from the Jubaland security forces shot and injured two individuals. Motive unknown.",0,1617662605,SOM 6268970,706,SOM29010,29010,"10 July 2019",2019,1,Riots,"Violent demonstration","Rioters (Somalia)",,5,,,0,50,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Sanaag,Ceerigaabo,,Ceerigaabo,10.6218,47.3681,1,"Halgan Media",National,"10 July. In Ceerigaabo, a violent demonstration was held against the separatist government. [size=no report].",0,1572403720,SOM 7530054,706,SOM29015,29015,"10 July 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Hodan,,"Mogadishu - Hodan",2.0333,45.35,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","10 July. Somali military forces responded with gunfire after a hand grenade was thrown at them in Hodan.",0,1611019341,SOM 7528078,706,SOM29014,29014,"10 July 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Heliwa",2.0844,45.39,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","10 July. Al Shabaab militants killed and injured some Somali military officers at a checkpoint in Heliwa. Unknown fatalities coded at a low estimate of 3.",3,1618571948,SOM 7214088,706,SOM28999,28999,"09 July 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Gedo,Garbahaarey,,Geriley,3.22,42.63,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","09 July 2019. Al Shabaab militants were responsible for the death of five people that occurred between Geriley and Fafahdhun in the Gedo region due to the explosion of an IED.",5,1600121130,SOM 6133786,706,SOM28997,28997,"09 July 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Afmadow,,Afmadow,0.5172,42.071,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","09 July. Al Shabaab militants fired mortar rounds at AMISOM forces in Afmadow. AMISOM responded firing back in the direction of the attack.",0,1571260124,SOM 6133787,706,SOM28998,28998,"09 July 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Jubaland Security Force","AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-)",1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Badhaadhe,,Baadhaade,-1.03,41.483,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","09 July. In Baadhaade, Al Shabaab militants fired seven mortar rounds at Jubaland security forces and AMISOM troops. The later responded with gunfire.",0,1571260124,SOM 6133788,706,SOM29000,29000,"09 July 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Militia (Col. Caare)",,3,"Military Forces of Somaliland (2010-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Sanaag,"Ceel Afweyn",,"Ceel Afweyn",9.9293,47.2173,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","09 July. Col. Saeed Aare's militia attacked Somaliland military troops southeast of El-Afweyn.",0,1571260124,SOM 6133789,706,SOM29001,29001,"09 July 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence",Grenade,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Government of Somalia (2017-)",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bari,Bossaso,,Bosaso,11.2842,49.1816,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","09 July. No casualties reported after suspected Al Shabaab militants hurled three hand grenades at Bari region mayor's residence in Bossaso.",0,1571260124,SOM 6133790,706,SOM29005,29005,"09 July 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Jubaland Security Force",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Kismaayo,,"Yoontoy Yarey",-0.1302,42.5743,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","09 July. In Yoontoy Yarey, Al Shabaab militants carried out an attack on the Jubaland military.",0,1571260124,SOM 6133791,706,SOM29006,29006,"09 July 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians","Sexual violence","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Civilians (Somalia)","Women (Somalia); Students (Somalia)",7,17,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Balcad,,"Raga Ceel",2.6557,46.0091,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","09 July. In Raga Ceel, a nine-year-old girl, going to school, was raped and badly tortured by a security personnel. The suspect escaped.",0,1618571947,SOM 6133792,706,SOM29007,29007,"09 July 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Gedo,Baardheere,,Bardera,2.3385,42.2843,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","09 July. A vehicle heading to Bardera was hit by an IED in Kurton. Some people were killed. Unknown fatalities coded at low estimate of 3.",3,1571260124,SOM 7534370,706,SOM29009,29009,"09 July 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,Mogadishu,2.0414,45.3337,1,Xinhua,International,"09 July. Three people were killed in Mogadishu as Somali police thwarted Al Shabaab militants at a checkpoint.",3,1618571947,SOM 7528517,706,SOM29003,29003,"09 July 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,11,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Mogadishu - Dharkenley",2.0095,45.25,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","09 July. In Dharkenley, two groups of the Somali security forces with clashed each other when a vehicle with military escorts tried to pass a police checkpoint.",0,1618571947,SOM 7528052,706,SOM29002,29002,"09 July 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians","Abduction/forced disappearance","Gaaljecel Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Civilians (Somalia)","Hawadle Clan Group (Somalia)",7,47,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Hawl Wadaag",2.048,45.32,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","09 July. In Hawl Wadaag, the Gaaljecel clan militia abducted a rickshaw driver from the Hawadle clan along with his vehicle.",0,1618571947,SOM 5554811,706,SOM29008,29008,"09 July 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Kenya)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Badhaadhe,,Hosingow,-0.1734,41.2695,1,"Somali Memo",National,"09 July. Al Shabaab militants attacked AMISOM Kenyan forces in Hosingow. Casualties unknown.",0,1618571947,SOM 6127490,706,SOM29437,29437,"09 July 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Balcad,,Balcad,2.39,45.3833,1,Twitter,"New media","07 September. In Balcad, Somali military soldiers were killed and wounded after an unknown armed group targeted them using an IED. Unknown fatalities coded at low estimate of 3.",3,1571164642,SOM 7529447,706,SOM29004,29004,"09 July 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Wadajir",2.0462,45.3341,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","09 July. In Wadajir, a UVIED, which was attached under a private vehicle, exploded. No casualties reported.",0,1618571947,SOM 6133796,706,SOM28988,28988,"08 July 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Shelling/artillery/missile attack","Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bakool,Waajid,,Waajid,3.8096,43.2463,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","08 July. Al Shabaab militants fired three mortar rounds into Wajid town.",0,1571260124,SOM 6133797,706,SOM28991,28991,"08 July 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Habar Yoonis Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Habar Jeclo Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,44,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Sanaag,Ceerigaabo,,Beerweyso,9.7167,47.5667,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","08 July. In Beerweyso, Habaryonis and Habarjeclo militias clashed. Some combatants were killed and injured. Unknown fatalities coded as 10.",10,1571260124,SOM 6133798,706,SOM28992,28992,"08 July 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)","Omar Mahmud Clan Group (Somalia)",7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Mudug,Gaalkacyo,,Gaalkacyo,6.7697,47.4308,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","08 July. Unidentified armed men killed a person from the Omar Mohamad clan group in Gaalkacyo. Motive unknown.",1,1571260124,SOM 6133799,706,SOM28993,28993,"08 July 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Air/drone strike","Unidentified Military Forces",,8,"Al Shabaab",,2,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Gedo,Baardheere,,"Cows Qurun",2.2102,41.1507,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","08 July. Unidentified warplanes carried out an airstrike targeting Al Shabaab militants near Cows Qurun village.",0,1571260124,SOM 6133800,706,SOM28995,28995,"08 July 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Afmadow,,Afmadow,0.5172,42.071,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","08 July. In Afmadow, several civilians were killed by an IED, planted along a road. Unknown fatalities coded as 10.",10,1571260124,SOM 6133801,706,SOM28996,28996,"08 July 2019",2019,1,"Strategic developments","Disrupted weapons use","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,Marka,1.7131,44.7639,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","08 July. Somali military forces intercepted four people with sacks of IEDs at a security checkpoint in Marka.",0,1571260124,SOM 7531146,706,SOM28989,28989,"08 July 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Hodan,,"Mogadishu - Hodan",2.0333,45.35,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","08 July. Somali military forces intercepted an IED in Hodan. The soldiers killed the person who was transporting the explosives in his vehicle, when the man and refused to exit the car.",1,1611019345,SOM 7527590,706,SOM28990,28990,"08 July 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,Mogadishu,2.0414,45.3337,1,Twitter,"New media","08 July. Two suspected Al Shabaab militants and a policeman were killed in a clash in Mogadishu. After the militants, tried to pass through a security checkpoint.",3,1618571947,SOM 7532241,706,SOM28994,28994,"08 July 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Hodan,,"Mogadishu - Hodan",2.0333,45.35,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","08 July. Suspected Al Shabaab militants opened fire on Somali military forces in Hodan. The militants claimed killing several soldiers. Unknown fatalities coded as 10.",10,1611019348,SOM 6133807,706,SOM28983,28983,"07 July 2019",2019,1,"Strategic developments","Change to group/activity","Hawadle Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,,,0,40,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,"Belet Weyne",,"Belet Weyne",4.736,45.2043,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","07 July. The Hawadle clan militia barricaded the road of Belet Weyne town preventing vehicle movements, as they were angry over payments owed to them by the state's president.",0,1571260124,SOM 6133808,706,SOM28984,28984,"07 July 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,"Qansax Dheere",,"Qansax Dheere",2.8712,43.0043,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","07 July. Explosion of an IED in targeting police forces in Qansax-Dheere town killed several officers. Unknown fatalities coded as 10.",10,1571260124,SOM 6133809,706,SOM28985,28985,"07 July 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Afgooye,2.15,45.116,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","07 July. A former electoral delegate of the South West state was killed by two attackers on a motorbike in Afgooye.",1,1571260124,SOM 6133810,706,SOM28986,28986,"07 July 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Habar Yoonis Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Habar Jeclo Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,44,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Sanaag,"Ceel Afweyn",,"Ceel Afweyn",9.9293,47.2173,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","07 July. Several were killed and injured when Habaryonis and Habarjeclo armed militias clashed southeast of Ceel Afweyn. Unknown fatalities coded as 10.",10,1571260124,SOM 6133811,706,SOM28987,28987,"07 July 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bakool,"Ceel Barde",,Maarey,4.5833,43.7833,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","07 July. A remote controlled IED detonated on a AMISOM convoy near Maarey. The attack was reportedly carried out by Al Shabaab militants.",0,1571260124,SOM 6127787,706,SOM28982,28982,"07 July 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Jamaame,,Jamaame,0.0692,42.7382,1,Twitter,"New media","07 July. Al Shabaab executed four people for various 'crimes' in Jamaame.",4,1571164643,SOM 6127632,706,SOM28973,28973,"06 July 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Pirates (Somalia)",,3,33,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Mudug,Hobyo,,Hobyo,5.3505,48.5268,2,Twitter,"New media","06 July. Gunmen ambushed convoy of guards escorting pirate leader, Mohamed Garfanje, near Hobyo town. Three dead.",3,1571164643,SOM 6133812,706,SOM28974,28974,"06 July 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Shelling/artillery/missile attack","Al Shabaab",,2,,,0,20,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bakool,Xudur,,Oddur,4.1213,43.8895,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","06 July. Al Shabaab militants fired two rounds of mortar towards Xudur, which landed a distance before the town. Security forces inspected the area later on.",0,1571260124,SOM 6133815,706,SOM28978,28978,"06 July 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Afgooye,2.15,45.116,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","06 July. Al Shabaab militants attacked the base of AMISOM northwest of Afgooye.",0,1571260124,SOM 6133816,706,SOM28979,28979,"06 July 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,17,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Balcad,,Balcad,2.39,45.3833,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","06 July. A person was killed in Balcad by a Somali military soldier. Motive unknown.",1,1571260124,SOM 6133817,706,SOM28980,28980,"06 July 2019",2019,1,Riots,"Mob violence","Rioters (Somalia)",,5,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,15,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Afgooye,2.15,45.116,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","06 July. A Somali police officer was stoned to death by an angry mob in Afgooye. [size=no report]",1,1571260124,SOM 6133818,706,SOM28981,28981,"06 July 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Police Forces of Somaliland (2010-)",,1,"Civilians (Somalia)","Dhulbahante Clan Group (Somalia)",7,17,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Sanaag,Ceerigaabo,,Ceerigaabo,10.6218,47.3681,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","06 July. Somaliland police killed a civilian man from the Dhulbahante clan. Motive unknown.",1,1571260124,SOM 7532489,706,SOM28977,28977,"06 July 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Yaqshid",2.0678,45.35,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","06 July. Al Shabaab militants shot and killed a Somali soldier in Yaaqshid.",1,1618571946,SOM 7529997,706,SOM28976,28976,"05 July 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Mogadishu - Daynile",2.0581,45.3003,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","05 July. In Daynile, Al Shabaab militants killed an off-duty Somali military officer, who travelled to visit his friend.",1,1618571946,SOM 6133821,706,SOM28966,28966,"05 July 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians","Abduction/forced disappearance","Hawadle Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Civilians (Somalia)","Gaaljecel Clan Group (Somalia); Labour Group (Somalia)",7,47,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,"Belet Weyne",,"Belet Weyne",4.736,45.2043,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","05 July. Drivers from the Gaaljecel clan group were abducted by Hawadle clan militia in Belet Weyne.",0,1571260124,SOM 6133822,706,SOM28969,28969,"05 July 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Warmahan,2.3963,45.0159,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","05 July. An IED explosion hit a Somali military convoy in Warmahan. Al Shabaab claimed responsibility.",0,1571260124,SOM 6133823,706,SOM28972,28972,"05 July 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Qoryooley,,Qoryooley,1.7878,44.53,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","05 July. Al Shabaab militants attacked a Somali military checkpoint in Qoryooley and the two groups exchanged gunfire.",0,1571260124,SOM 7163470,706,SOM28965,28965,"05 July 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bari,Bossaso,,Bosaso,11.2842,49.1816,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 5 July 2019, a suspected Al Shabaab militant was shot and wounded by a Somali police officer south of Bosaso town (Bossaso, Bari).",0,1595270721,SOM 6127701,706,SOM28964,28964,"05 July 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Kurtunwaarey,,Kurtunwaarey,1.6104,44.3329,1,Twitter,"New media","05 July. Al Shabaab executed four men accused of various crimes in Kurtunwarey.",4,1571164643,SOM 7530132,706,SOM28971,28971,"05 July 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Karan",2.0652,45.39,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","05 July. Somali military forces responded with gun fire after a hand grenade was hurled at them by an unidentified armed group in Karaan.",0,1618571946,SOM 7528903,706,SOM28970,28970,"05 July 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,11,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Mogadishu - Daynile",2.0581,45.3003,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","05 July. Two groups of the Somali military forces clashed each other in Daynile over extortion of money. Fatalities and injuries reported from both sides. Unknown fatalities coded as 10.",10,1618571946,SOM 7528136,706,SOM28967,28967,"05 July 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-); Labour Group (Somalia)",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Hawl Wadaag",2.048,45.32,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","05 July. Two Al Shabaab elements shot and killed an off-duty Somali military soldier while he was riding in a Tuktuk in Hawl Wadaag. The driver of the vehicle was also injured.",1,1618571946,SOM 7531517,706,SOM28968,28968,"05 July 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Yaqshid",2.0678,45.35,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","05 July. Unidentified gunmen killed a Somali soldier in Yaaqshiid.",1,1618571946,SOM 6304273,706,SOM28963,28963,"04 July 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle","Wanla Weyn",,"Balad Amiin",2.5829,44.7217,1,"Radio Mogadishu",National,"04 July. Five Al Shabaab militants were killed in Balad Amiin by Somali military forces in an operation.",5,1572403772,SOM 6133831,706,SOM28958,28958,"04 July 2019",2019,1,Protests,"Peaceful protest","Protesters (Somalia)","Women (Somalia)",6,,,0,60,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Sanaag,"Ceel Afweyn",,"Ceel Afweyn",9.9293,47.2173,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","04 July. Women and children peacefully protested in Ceel Afweyn demanding the Somaliland government to take action about the armed conflict in the area. [size=no report].",0,1571260124,SOM 6133832,706,SOM28959,28959,"04 July 2019",2019,1,Protests,"Peaceful protest","Protesters (Somalia)","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Puntland Security Force",6,,,0,60,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Sool,"Laas Caanood",,"Tuko Raq",8.5673,47.6438,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","04 July. Puntland security forces left their defensive positions in Tuko Raq and protested unpaid salaries and incentives. [size=no report].",0,1571260124,SOM 6133833,706,SOM28960,28960,"04 July 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Juba",Saakow,,Salagle,1.81,42.2899,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","04 July. In Salagle, Al Shabaab militants executed five people on accusations of spying for Jubaland authorities, security forces, and foreign intelligence.",5,1571260124,SOM 6133834,706,SOM28961,28961,"04 July 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Bariirre,2.0476,44.8975,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","04 July. Al Shabaab militants attacked Somali military forces checkpoint in Bariirre.",0,1571260124,SOM 6133835,706,SOM28962,28962,"04 July 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-)",,8,38,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Balcad,,Gololey,2.4492,45.3542,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","04 July. While an AMISOM team was trying to remove an IED, it detonated causing no casualties, in Gololey.",0,1571260124,SOM 6269013,706,SOM28957,28957,"04 July 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Labour Group (Somalia)",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Afmadow,,Hagar,0.87,41.9758,1,"Halgan Media",National,"04 July. Al Shabaab militants executed five men in Hagar town including a prominent local businessman accused of aiding Somalia forces, as well as providing information to the foreign troops.",5,1572403720,SOM 6133837,706,SOM28952,28952,"03 July 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Ethiopia)",,7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bari,Bossaso,,Bosaso,11.2842,49.1816,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","03 July. An unidentified gunman opened fire at three individuals alleged to be Ethiopian migrants. Fatalities and injuries were reported (coded as 1 fatality).",1,1571260124,SOM 6133838,706,SOM28953,28953,"03 July 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,11,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bakool,Xudur,,Oddur,4.1213,43.8895,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","03 July. A Somali military soldier shot and killed his colleague in Oddur. Motive unknown.",1,1571260124,SOM 6133839,706,SOM28955,28955,"03 July 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,Marka,1.7131,44.7639,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","03 July. Somali military forces clashed with Al Shabaab in northwest Marka.",0,1571260124,SOM 6133840,706,SOM28956,28956,"03 July 2019",2019,1,"Strategic developments","Disrupted weapons use","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,Marka,1.7131,44.7639,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","03 July. Somali military forces have captured donkey owners and a donkey that was carrying IEDs in Marka. They were suspected of links with the Al Shabaab militants.",0,1571260124,SOM 7530133,706,SOM28954,28954,"03 July 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Karan",2.0652,45.39,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","03 July. Suspected Al Shabaab militants shot and killed a man in Karaan.",1,1618571945,SOM 6133845,706,SOM28943,28943,"02 July 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Aid Workers (Somalia)",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Diinsoor,,"Buulo Cadey",2.4978,42.8275,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","02 July. Al Shabaab militants killed one aid worker and abducted another aid worker with the vehicle in Buulo Cadey.",1,1571260124,SOM 6133846,706,SOM28944,28944,"02 July 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Habar Jeclo Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Habar Yoonis Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,44,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Sanaag,"Ceel Afweyn",,"Ceel Afweyn",9.9293,47.2173,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","02 July. In Ceel Afweyn, Habar Yonis and Habar Jeclo militias clashed. One teenager was injured due to the clash.",0,1571260124,SOM 6133847,706,SOM28945,28945,"02 July 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Hawadle-Agoon Sub-Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Civilians (Somalia)","Hawadle Ethnic Group (Somalia); Labour Group (Somalia)",7,47,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,"Belet Weyne",,Matabaan,5.1994,45.5252,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","02 July. A truck driver hailing from Agoon sub-clan of Hawadle was shot dead by a person from the Hawadle- clan at Matabaan.",1,1571260124,SOM 6133848,706,SOM28947,28947,"02 July 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Warmahan,2.3963,45.0159,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","02 July. Al Shabaab militants have attacked a Somali military checkpoint in Warmahan. Fatalities recorded on the Somali military side. Unknown fatalities coded as 10.",10,1571260124,SOM 6133849,706,SOM28948,28948,"02 July 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Qoryooley,,Mashalaay,1.7407,44.5986,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","02 July. Al Shabaab militants have attacked Somali military forces in Mashalaay.",0,1571260124,SOM 6133851,706,SOM28950,28950,"02 July 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Unidentified Clan Group (Somalia)",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Afgooye,2.15,45.116,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","02 July. Suspected Al Shabaab militants have shot dead a clan elder in Afgooye.",1,1571260124,SOM 6133852,706,SOM28951,28951,"02 July 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle","Wanla Weyn",,Muuri,2.6133,44.8888,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","02 July. In Muuri, an IED detonation killed some civilian passengers and damaged vehicles. Unknown fatalities coded with low estimate of 3.",3,1571260124,SOM 7579530,706,SOM28949,28949,"02 July 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Ceelasha Biyaha",2.0823,45.2102,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","02 July. Suspected Al Shabaab militants shot dead two police officers, who were on a motorbike in Ceelasha Biyah.",2,1611613361,SOM 7532726,706,SOM28946,28946,"02 July 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Private Security Forces (Somalia)","Government of Somalia (2017-)",8,"Private Security Forces (Somalia)","Government of Somalia (2017-)",8,88,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Wadajir",2.0462,45.3341,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","02 July. The Deputy Court Chairman of Marka along with his security forces attacked the Branch chairman's house, leading to gunfire exchange between their guards in Wadajir. Both the Deputy and the Branch chairman were killed during the clashes, which reportedly stemmed from a land dispute.",2,1618571945,SOM 7528200,706,SOM28938,28938,"01 July 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Heliwa",2.0844,45.39,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","01 July. A hand grenade was thrown by Al Shabaab militants at a Somali military checkpoint in Heliwa. The military reacted with gunfire.",0,1618571945,SOM 7163436,706,SOM28936,28936,"01 July 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Mudug,Gaalkacyo,,Gaalkacyo,6.7697,47.4308,1,Twitter,"New media","On 1 July 2019, a police commander was injured in Gaalkacyo (Gaalkacyo, Mudug) when an IED, planted in his car by an unidentified group, exploded.",0,1595270721,SOM 7579952,706,SOM28939,28939,"01 July 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Government regains territory","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Jowhar,,Jowhar,2.7797,45.5042,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","01 July. Somali military forces have captured Mahad Isse village, near Jowhar town after brief clashes with Al Shabaab militants.",0,1611613362,SOM 6133858,706,SOM28937,28937,"01 July 2019",2019,1,"Strategic developments","Disrupted weapons use","AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-)",,8,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,38,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Baydhaba,,Baidoa,3.1172,43.6469,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","01 July. AMISOM forces managed to safely remove IEDs planted in Baidoa.",0,1571260124,SOM 6133860,706,SOM28940,28940,"01 July 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bakool,Xudur,,Ofidow,4.0333,43.8666,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","01 July. Al Shabaab militants have killed two civilians for refusing to give cattle to the militants in Ofidow.",2,1571260124,SOM 7278260,706,SOM28941,28941,"01 July 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Berbera Communal Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Civilians (International)","Labour Group (International)",7,47,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Woqooyi Galbeed",Berbera,,Berbera,10.4396,45.0143,1,"Shabelle Media Network",National,"01 July. In Berbera, foreign workers were allegedly attacked by a group of casual Somali laborers for allegedly taking over 'jobs from the locals.'",0,1604354652,SOM 6133868,706,SOM28930,28930,"30 June 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,"Buur Hakaba",,Sabid,2.8738,43.8875,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","30 June. In Sabid, Al Shabaab militants attacked Somali military forces.",0,1571260124,SOM 6133869,706,SOM28931,28931,"30 June 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,Marka,1.7131,44.7639,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","30 June. In Marka, Al Shabaab militants and Somali military forces clashed.",0,1571260124,SOM 6133870,706,SOM28932,28932,"30 June 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Balcad,,Balcad,2.39,45.3833,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","30 June. One Somali soldier was killed due to an IED explosion by Al Shabaab militants in Balcad.",1,1571260124,SOM 6133871,706,SOM28933,28933,"30 June 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Galgaduud,"Ceel Dheer",,Ceel-Lahelay,4.2333,47.7333,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","30 June. Al Shabaab militants and Somali military forces clashed in Ceel Lahelay. Some fatalities were reported on the Somali military side. Unknown fatalities coded as 10.",10,1571260124,SOM 7527574,706,SOM28929,28929,"30 June 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Private Security Forces (Somalia)","Government of Somalia (2017-)",8,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,78,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Waaberi",2.0195,45.31,1,Twitter,"New media","30 June. In Wabberi, the bodyguard of a Somali security official shot and injured two civilians.",0,1618571944,SOM 7528905,706,SOM28934,28934,"30 June 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Mogadishu - Daynile",2.0581,45.3003,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","30 June. Suspected Al Shabaab militants shot and killed a municipal police officer, while he was collecting taxi revenue in Daynile.",1,1618571945,SOM 6128081,706,SOM28928,28928,"30 June 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bakool,Xudur,,Oddur,4.1213,43.8895,1,Twitter,"New media","30 June. Five were killed during clashes between Al Shabaab militants and Somali military forces in Oddur.",5,1571164643,SOM 7527639,706,SOM28927,28927,"30 June 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Hawl Wadaag",2.048,45.32,1,Twitter,"New media","30 June. In Bakaara market, a UVIED explosion killed three people. Attackers unknown.",3,1618571944,SOM 6129136,706,SOM28926,28926,"30 June 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Ethiopia)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Baydhaba,,Bardaale,3.3516,44.1223,1,Twitter,"New media","30 June. Al Shabaab militants ambushed AMISOM Ethiopian troops in Bardaale, with IEDs and gunfire.",0,1618571944,SOM 7713279,706,SOM28935,28935,"30 June 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Air/drone strike","Military Forces of the United States (2017-2021)",,8,"Al Shabaab",,2,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Juba",Jilib,,Jilib,0.4833,42.7666,2,Twitter,"New media","30 June. The US military conducted an air strike southeast of Jilib, targeting Al Shabaab militants.",0,1614039933,SOM 7533060,706,SOM28925,28925,"29 June 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Heliwa",2.0844,45.39,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","29 June. Al Shabaab took responsibility for the IED, which targeted a military vehicle damaging it, and injuring the personnel in Heliwa.",0,1618571944,SOM 6128649,706,SOM28917,28917,"29 June 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Puntland Security Force",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bari,Bossaso,,"Al Madow",11.1632,49.0395,2,Twitter,"New media","29 June. Puntland security forces conducted an operation against Al Shabaab in the Al Madow highlands.",0,1571164644,SOM 7692056,706,SOM28923,28923,"29 June 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Hamar Jabjab",2.0276,45.33,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","29 June. Al Shabaab militants have killed a person in Xamar Jaabjab.",1,1618571944,SOM 6133873,706,SOM28918,28918,"29 June 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,Marka,1.7131,44.7639,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","29 June. Al Shabaab militants and Somali military forces engaged in a heavy gunfire exchange in Marka.",0,1571260124,SOM 6133879,706,SOM28921,28921,"29 June 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Unidentified Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Unidentified Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,44,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Togdheer,Burco,,Burco,9.745,45.634,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","29 June. In Lebbi-Guun, Burco, two clans clashed due to land dispute.",0,1571260124,SOM 6133880,706,SOM28922,28922,"29 June 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Islamic State (Somalia)",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Government of Somalia (2017-)",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bari,Bossaso,,Bosaso,11.2842,49.1816,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","29 June. Islamic State Somalia killed a Somali municipal officer in Bosaso.",1,1571260124,SOM 6128286,706,SOM28919,28919,"29 June 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Bariirre,2.0476,44.8975,1,Twitter,"New media","29 June. Clashes occurred in Barire between the Al Shabaab militants and Somali military forces, following an IED explosion. Casualties unknown.",0,1571164643,SOM 7528395,706,SOM28924,28924,"29 June 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Government of Somalia (2017-)",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Mogadishu - Dharkenley",2.0095,45.25,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","29 June. Al Shabaab militants took responsibility for the death of an electoral delegate of HirShabelle state by UVIED detonation in Dharkenley.",1,1618571944,SOM 7529999,706,SOM28915,28915,"28 June 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Labour Group (Somalia)",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Mogadishu - Daynile",2.0581,45.3003,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","28 June. An Al Shabaab militant shot and killed a businessman in Daynile.",1,1618571944,SOM 7532612,706,SOM28913,28913,"28 June 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Yaqshid",2.0678,45.35,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","28 June. Unidentified men hurled a hand grenade at Somali military forces and the forces responded with gun fire in Yaaqshiid.",0,1618571943,SOM 6127477,706,SOM28911,28911,"28 June 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Tortoroow,2.2524,44.6905,1,Twitter,"New media","28 June. Al Shabaab executed a 75 year old man for allegedly breaching marriage laws in Tortoroow. The victim had denied the accusations.",1,1571164642,SOM 6133884,706,SOM28912,28912,"28 June 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Sanaag,"Ceel Afweyn",,Garadag,9.4883,46.8674,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","28 June. An unidentified armed group ambushed Somali military forces based in Garadag.",0,1571260124,SOM 6133885,706,SOM28914,28914,"28 June 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Afmadow,,Dhobley,0.4063,41.0124,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","28 June. In Dhobley, several soldiers were injured after an IED, planted by an unknown group, exploded at a tea shop.",0,1571260124,SOM 6133886,706,SOM28916,28916,"28 June 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Buulo Folyo",2.1636,45.1105,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","28 June. Al-Shabaab militants attacked a military checkpoint in Buulo Foolyo, resulting in a clash.",0,1571260124,SOM 6133889,706,SOM28975,28975,"28 June 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle","Wanla Weyn",,"Wanla Weyne",2.6195,44.8936,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","28 June. Al Shabaab claimed to have killed a number of AMISOM soldiers, targeting them with an IED in Wanla Weyne. AMISOM forces responded with a gunfire. Unknown fatalities coded as 10.",10,1571260124,SOM 6128703,706,SOM28903,28903,"27 June 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence",Grenade,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,"Belet Weyne",,"Hawo Tako",4.75,45.2,1,Twitter,"New media","27 June. In Hawo Tako, a Somali military officer and his bodyguard survived a grenade attack by an unidentified armed group. The bodyguard was injured.",0,1571164644,SOM 7532095,706,SOM28910,28910,"27 June 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Puntland Security Force",,1,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Puntland Security Force",,1,11,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Shangaani",2.0377,45.35,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","27 June. Two groups of the Somali military forces clashed in Shangaani. One civilian was killed and several others were injured.",1,1618571943,SOM 7523157,706,SOM28904,28904,"27 June 2019",2019,1,"Strategic developments",Other,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-)",,8,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,18,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,Mogadishu,2.0414,45.3337,1,"Halgan Media",National,"27 June. Three Somali military soldiers were run over by AMISOM vehicle and killed in Mogadishu.",0,1618571943,SOM 7578493,706,SOM28909,28909,"27 June 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)","Labour Group (Somalia)",7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Ceelasha Biyaha",2.0823,45.2102,1,"Radio Kulmiye",National,"27 June. In Ceelasha Biyaha, unidentified armed men shot and killed a trader.",1,1611613350,SOM 6133892,706,SOM28905,28905,"27 June 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Habar Gedir Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Hawadle Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,44,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,"Belet Weyne",,Matabaan,5.1994,45.5252,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","27 June. Habargedir and Hawadle Clan militias clashed in Matabaan. Several were killed. Unknown fatalities coded as 10.",10,1571260124,SOM 6133893,706,SOM28906,28906,"27 June 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Nugaal,Garoowe,,Garowe,8.4064,48.4819,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","27 June. A businessman shot and killed a police officer in Garowe town. Motive unknown.",1,1571260124,SOM 6133894,706,SOM28908,28908,"27 June 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Qoryooley,,Qoryooley,1.7878,44.53,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","27 June. Al Shabaab militants killed an electoral candidate in Qoryooley.",1,1571260124,SOM 7528151,706,SOM28907,28907,"27 June 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Bondhere",2.0456,45.34,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","27 June. An Al Shabaab militant killed a police officer in Bondhere. Another police officer responded and killed the attacker.",2,1618571943,SOM 6304268,706,SOM28901,28901,"26 June 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Al Shabaab",,2,22,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Juba",Jilib,,Jilib,0.4833,42.7666,1,"Radio Mogadishu",National,"26 June. One militant was killed after two groups of Al Shabaab militants fought each other in Jilib. Reason unknown.",1,1572403772,SOM 5543304,706,SOM28902,28902,"26 June 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Macaswiley Militia",,3,23,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,"Bulo Burto",,Halgan,4.2117,45.5625,1,"Radio Kulmiye",National,"26 June. The Macaswiley militia claimed that they killed five Al Shabaab militants during an attack on Halgan.",5,1562009114,SOM 6133898,706,SOM28894,28894,"26 June 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,"Bulo Mareer",1.6298,44.5196,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","26 June. In Bulo Marer, Al Shabaab militants and Somali military forces clashed. Al Shabaab claimed to have killed soldiers. Unknown fatalities coded as 10.",10,1571260124,SOM 6133899,706,SOM28895,28895,"26 June 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Gaaljecel Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Gaaljecel Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,44,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle","Wanla Weyn",,"Wanla Weyne",2.6195,44.8936,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","26 June. Two people were killed during a clash of Galjecel sub clans in Wanla Weyn.",2,1571260124,SOM 6133900,706,SOM28896,28896,"26 June 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Hawadle Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Civilians (Somalia)","Hawadle Clan Group (Somalia)",7,47,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,"Belet Weyne",,"Belet Weyne",4.736,45.2043,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","26 June. Hawadle clan members were seriously injured by another clan member in Belet Weyne town.",0,1571260124,SOM 6133901,706,SOM28897,28897,"26 June 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-)",,8,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,78,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Baydhaba,,Baidoa,3.1172,43.6469,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","26 June. In Baidoa, an AMISOM soldier shot and killed a person, who entered the AMISOM protected area. The soldier suspected the victim of holding a grenade.",1,1571260124,SOM 6133902,706,SOM28898,28898,"26 June 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Balcad,,Balad,2.35,45.3833,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","26 June. AMISOM forces reacted with gun fire after they were targeted by an IED in Balad. Al Shabaab took responsibility.",0,1571260124,SOM 6133903,706,SOM28899,28899,"26 June 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)","AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-)",7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Balcad,,Gololey,2.4492,45.3542,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","26 June. An IED targeted an AMISOM convoy in Gololey, as a convoy was traveling from Garsal to Mogadishu. As a result, a civilian truck that was part of the convoy was damaged and individuals were injured.",0,1571260124,SOM 6133904,706,SOM28900,28900,"26 June 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Habar Jeclo Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Habar Yoonis Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,44,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Sanaag,Ceerigaabo,,Xamilka,9.877,47.4055,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","26 June. The Habar-Jeclo and Habar-Yonis sub-clans clashed near Xamilka. Some combatants were injured.",0,1571260124,SOM 7530324,706,SOM28890,28890,"25 June 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence",Grenade,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Hawl Wadaag",2.048,45.32,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","25 June. A hand grenade was thrown by suspected Al Shabaab militants towards Somali military forces, but landed in empty land in Hawl Wadag.",0,1618571943,SOM 7529053,706,SOM28891,28891,"25 June 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Heliwa",2.0844,45.39,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","25 June. Al Shabaab has claimed responsibility for throwing a hand grenade against Somali military forces in Heliwa. The military responded with gunfire.",0,1618571943,SOM 5543295,706,SOM28893,28893,"25 June 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Ethiopia)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,"Bulo Burto",,Halgan,4.2117,45.5625,1,"Al Furqaan",National,"25 June. Al Shabaab militants clashed with AMISOM's Ethiopian forces in Halgan.",0,1562009114,SOM 6133905,706,SOM28886,28886,"25 June 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,33,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,"Buur Hakaba",,"Buur Xakaba",2.8049,44.0821,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","25 June. Supporters of a former and new district finance officers in Buur Xakaba clashed. One person was killed.",1,1571260124,SOM 6133906,706,SOM28887,28887,"25 June 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bari,Iskushuban,,Af-Urur,10.07,50.18,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","25 June. A woman and four soldiers were killed by a bomb blast in a tea shop in Af-Urur. Al Shabaab took responsibility for the attack.",5,1571260124,SOM 6133907,706,SOM28889,28889,"25 June 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)","AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-)",1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Jamaame,,Kobon,0.0356,42.7091,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","25 June. Somali military forces, together with allied forces, clashed with Al Shabaab militants in Kobon. The former seized the area for few minutes before Al Shabaab took over again.",0,1571260124,SOM 6133908,706,SOM28892,28892,"25 June 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Qoryooley,,Qoryooley,1.7878,44.53,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","25 June. Suspected Al Shabaab attackers hurled a hand grenade at Qoryooley Police Station. Military forces reacted with gunfire.",0,1571260124,SOM 7713265,706,SOM28888,28888,"25 June 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Air/drone strike","Military Forces of the United States (2017-2021)",,8,"Civilians (Somalia)","Labour Group (Somalia)",7,78,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Juba",Jilib,,Kuunyo-Barrow,0.7946,43.3787,1,Twitter,"New media","25 June. Al Shabaab claimed that in Kuunyo-Barrow, the US military conducted an air strike, which killed a business man.",1,1614039932,SOM 7528762,706,SOM28882,28882,"24 June 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Government of Somalia (2017-)",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Mogadishu - Dharkenley",2.0095,45.25,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","24 June. A Somali government district chairman was shot and injured by Al Shabaab militants in Dharkenley.",0,1618571942,SOM 6133911,706,SOM28876,28876,"24 June 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Jamaame,,Bangeeni,0.05,42.7167,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","24 June. In Bangeeni, Somali military forces attacked Al Shabaab militants. A few soldiers were injured.",0,1571260124,SOM 6133912,706,SOM28877,28877,"24 June 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Badhaadhe,,"Buur Gaabo",-1.22,41.84,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","24 June. Al Shabaab militants targeted AMISOM forces with an IED in Buur Gabo. Injuries were reported.",0,1571260124,SOM 6133913,706,SOM28878,28878,"24 June 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Habar Gedir Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Hawadle Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,44,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,"Belet Weyne",,Matabaan,5.1994,45.5252,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","24 June. In the ongoing inter-clan dispute, Habargedir clan militia attacked and killed two Hawadle Clan militants in Matabaan.",2,1571260124,SOM 6133914,706,SOM28879,28879,"24 June 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Ali Saleban Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,34,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Galgaduud,"Ceel Buur",,Kooshin,5.1028,46.4675,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","24 June. A clash occurred between unidentified gunmen, and the militia of Ali Saleban sub clan, after the gunmen attacked an elder in Kooshin.",0,1571260124,SOM 6133915,706,SOM28880,28880,"24 June 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Militia (Sheikh Mehta Robow)",,3,23,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bakool,Waajid,,Kulunjerer,3.9031,43.5875,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","24 June. Al Shabaab militants beheaded two trainees of the Muktar Robow militia, near Kulunjerer.",2,1571260124,SOM 6133916,706,SOM28883,28883,"24 June 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Afgooye,2.15,45.116,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","24 June. Al Shabaab militants attacked Somali military bases in Afgooye. The attack started with RPGS, followed by an exchange of gunfire for 20 minutes.",0,1571260124,SOM 6133917,706,SOM28884,28884,"24 June 2019",2019,1,Protests,"Peaceful protest","Protesters (Somalia)","Women (Somalia); Labour Group (Somalia)",6,,,0,60,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Balcad,,Balcad,2.39,45.3833,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","24 June. In Balcad, several women who work as road cleaners, protested about lack of payment and food support.[size=no report].",0,1571260124,SOM 7713255,706,SOM28885,28885,"24 June 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Air/drone strike","Military Forces of the United States (2017-2021)",,8,"Al Shabaab",,2,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Juba",Jilib,,Jilib,0.4833,42.7666,1,Twitter,"New media","24 June. The US military conducted an air strike in Jilib targeting Al Shabaab militants. One militant was killed.",1,1614039932,SOM 7528177,706,SOM28881,28881,"24 June 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Mogadishu - Daynile",2.0581,45.3003,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","24 June. Two Al Shabaab militants shot and killed a Somali military officer in Daynile.",1,1618571942,SOM 6133925,706,SOM28873,28873,"23 June 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Habar Gedir Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Hawadle Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,44,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,"Belet Weyne",,Matabaan,5.1994,45.5252,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","23 June. In the ongoing inter-clan dispute, Habargedir and Hawadle Clan militias clashed it Matabaan resulting in several fatalities. Unknown fatalities coded as 10.",10,1571260124,SOM 6133926,706,SOM28875,28875,"23 June 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Government regains territory","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)","AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-)",1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Baraawe,,Baraawe,1.1132,44.0297,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","23 June. Somali military forces and AMISOM conducted an operation against Al Shabaab militants, and regained control of the Xarshanley village (no coordinates available), northwest of Baraawe.",0,1571260124,SOM 7528908,706,SOM28874,28874,"23 June 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Mogadishu - Daynile",2.0581,45.3003,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 23 June 2019, an unidentified group threw a hand grenade at Somali police officers in Mogadishu-Daynile district (Daynile, Banadir). The officers reacted with gun fire.",0,1618571942,SOM 7528964,706,SOM28868,28868,"22 June 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Hodan,,"Mogadishu - Hodan",2.0333,45.35,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","22 June. Al Shabaab militants shot and killed a Somali military officer who was busy shopping in Hodan .",1,1611019338,SOM 6268992,706,SOM28748,28748,"22 June 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,"Buur Hakaba",,"Buur Xakaba",2.8049,44.0821,1,"Halgan Media",National,"22 June. Al Shabaab militants and Somali military forces of the Koonfur Galbeed State clashed in Buur Xakaba. Four people were killed.",4,1572403720,SOM 7528543,706,SOM28867,28867,"22 June 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Mogadishu - Daynile",2.0581,45.3003,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","22 June. Several soldiers were killed after an IED targeted Somali military forces in Daynile. Attackers and motive unknown. Unknown fatalities coded as 10.",10,1618571942,SOM 6133929,706,SOM28865,28865,"22 June 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Gaalkacyo Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,14,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Mudug,Gaalkacyo,,Gaalkacyo,6.7697,47.4308,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","22 June. Soldiers were killed in a clash between Somali military forces and a clan militia in Gaalkacyo. Unknown fatalities coded as 10.",10,1571260124,SOM 6133930,706,SOM28866,28866,"22 June 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Baydhaba,,"Mooda Mooda",3.007,43.8494,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","22 June. An explosion of a controlled IED against Somali military forces' vehicle near Mooda-Mooda village killed several soldiers. Al Shabaab claimed responsibility for the attack. Unknown fatalities coded as 10.",10,1571260124,SOM 6133931,706,SOM28869,28869,"22 June 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Baraawe,,Baraawe,1.1132,44.0297,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","22 June. Al Shabaab militants claim to have killed two Somali military soldiers in an attack in Baraawe .",2,1571260124,SOM 6133932,706,SOM28870,28870,"22 June 2019",2019,1,"Strategic developments","Non-violent transfer of territory","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Baraawe,,"Ceel Shiikh",1.4952,44.4709,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","22 June. Somali military forces took over Ceel Shiikh after the Al Shabaab militants left the area.",0,1618571942,SOM 6133933,706,SOM28871,28871,"22 June 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Afgooye,2.15,45.116,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","22 June. Al Shabaab militants attacked a Somali military base in Afgooye. No casualties reported.",0,1571260124,SOM 6133934,706,SOM28872,28872,"22 June 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,Marka,1.7131,44.7639,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","22 June. Al Shabaab militants claimed responsibility for the detonation of an IED targeting Somali military forces in Marka. No casualties reported.",0,1571260124,SOM 6128910,706,SOM28746,28746,"21 June 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Gedo,"Belet Xaawo",,Dhamase,3.15,41.33,1,Twitter,"New media","21 June. A roadside explosion hit construction vehicles on the Kenya-Somalia border in Dhamase. Property was damaged.",0,1571164644,SOM 6133938,706,SOM28862,28862,"21 June 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Habar Gedir Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Hawadle Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,44,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,"Belet Weyne",,Matabaan,5.1994,45.5252,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","21 June. Habargidir and Hawadle Clan militias clashed in Matabaan, resulting in several fatalities. Unknown fatalities coded as 10.",10,1571260124,SOM 6133939,706,SOM28863,28863,"21 June 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,"Buur Hakaba",,"Buur Xakaba",2.8049,44.0821,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","21 June. Northeast of Buur Xakaba, Somali military forces attacked Al Shabaab militants in a security operation. Fatalities reported on both sides. Unknown fatalities coded as 10.",10,1571260124,SOM 6133940,706,SOM28864,28864,"21 June 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Dhulbahante-Barkad Sub-Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Civilians (Somalia)","Dhulbahante-Barkad Sub-Clan Group (Somalia)",7,47,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Sanaag,Ceerigaabo,,Ceerigaabo,10.6218,47.3681,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","21 June. In a suspected sub-clan attack, a gunman from Dhulbahante/Barik sub-clan shot and killed a fellow clansman in Ceerigaabo.",1,1571260124,SOM 7527609,706,SOM28747,28747,"21 June 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,Mogadishu,2.0414,45.3337,1,Twitter,"New media","21 June. A senior official of the Somali military forces, Colonel Mohamed Hussein, was shot and killed in Mogadishu by unidentified attackers.",1,1618571934,SOM 5234178,706,SOM28744,28744,"20 June 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,"Qansax Dheere",,"Qansax Dheere",2.8712,43.0043,1,Calamada,Subnational,"20 June. An explosion targeted soldiers in Qansax Dheere. No casualties reported.",0,1561405222,SOM 5234179,706,SOM28745,28745,"20 June 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Ethiopia)",,8,38,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Baydhaba,,Daynuunay,3.0399,43.7969,1,Calamada,Subnational,"20 June. At least five Ethiopian troops under the AMISOM were killed by an explosion in Daynuunay.",5,1561405222,SOM 7529492,706,SOM28859,28859,"20 June 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,17,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Mogadishu - Dharkenley",2.0095,45.25,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","20 June. A Somali military killed a young civilian boy in Dharkenley. Motive unknown.",1,1618571942,SOM 7579933,706,SOM28743,28743,"20 June 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Jowhar,,Jowhar,2.7797,45.5042,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","20 June. Al Shabaab militants attacked Somali military forces using small and heavy weapons in Jowhar.",0,1611613362,SOM 7527801,706,SOM28742,28742,"20 June 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Hodan,,"Mogadishu - Hodan",2.0333,45.35,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","19 June. No casualties were reported after Somali military forces were hit by an IED explosion in Hodan.",0,1611019335,SOM 6133943,706,SOM28860,28860,"20 June 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Baydhaba,,"Mooda Mooda",3.007,43.8494,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","20 June. Al Shabaab militants attacked AMISOM forces in Mooda Mooda. Casualties unknown.",0,1571260124,SOM 7528966,706,SOM28740,28740,"19 June 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Hodan,,"Mogadishu - Hodan",2.0333,45.35,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","19 June. A UVIED attached to a private vehicle exploded in Hodan. Injuries and damages to property were reported.",0,1611019338,SOM 6128653,706,SOM28731,28731,"19 June 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)","Women (Somalia)",7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Nugaal,Garoowe,,Garowe,8.4064,48.4819,1,Twitter,"New media","19 June. In Garowe, a 12 year-old girl died after being gang raped in Garowe.",1,1571164644,SOM 6127926,706,SOM28732,28732,"19 June 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)","Government of Somalia (2017-)",7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Afgooye,2.15,45.116,1,Twitter,"New media","19 June. An electoral delegate in Afgooye has been killed by two attackers on a motorbike. Motive unknown.",1,1571164643,SOM 7163456,706,SOM28858,28858,"19 June 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,"Buur Hakaba",,"Buur Xakaba",2.8049,44.0821,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 19 June 2019, a suspected Al Shabaab militants shot and killed a Somali police officer in Buur Xakaba town (Buur Hakaba, Bay).",1,1595270721,SOM 7530134,706,SOM28741,28741,"19 June 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Karan",2.0652,45.39,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","19 June. Al Shabaab claimed responsibility for shooting and killing a Somali military officer in Kaaran district.",1,1618571934,SOM 7533464,706,SOM28736,28736,"19 June 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Yaqshid",2.0678,45.35,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","19 June. Civilians were injured in Yaaqshiid, when Somali military forces opened fire on an unidentified armed group, which threw a hand grenade at them.",0,1618571934,SOM 6133946,706,SOM28734,28734,"19 June 2019",2019,1,"Strategic developments","Disrupted weapons use","Unidentified Communal Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Police Forces of Somaliland (2010-)",,1,14,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Sanaag,Ceerigaabo,,Ceerigaabo,10.6218,47.3681,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","19 June. Somaliland police seized an unspecified number of arms from the local community north of Ceerigaabo.",0,1571260124,SOM 6133947,706,SOM28735,28735,"19 June 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,,,0,30,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bari,Bossaso,,Bosaso,11.2842,49.1816,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","19 June. An IED planted in central Bossaso exploded. No casualties reported.",0,1571260124,SOM 6133948,706,SOM28737,28737,"19 June 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,11,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,Marka,1.7131,44.7639,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","19 June. Two groups of the Somali military forces clashed, after mistaking each other to be Al Shabaab militants. Several soldiers were killed. Unknown fatalities coded as 10.",10,1571260124,SOM 6133949,706,SOM28738,28738,"19 June 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Jowhar,,Mahadaay,2.9704,45.5347,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","19 June. A remote controlled IED exploded in Mahadaay. It targeted a Somali military checkpoint, injuring one soldier.",0,1571260124,SOM 6133950,706,SOM28739,28739,"19 June 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,Golweyn,1.6584,44.58,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","19 June. After a hand grenade was thrown by Al Shabaab militants, the militants and Somali military forces clashed in Golweyn.",0,1571260124,SOM 6133952,706,SOM28856,28856,"19 June 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Jowhar,,Mahadaay,2.9704,45.5347,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","19 June. An IED, planted by an unidentified group, exploded at a Somali military checkpoint in Mahaday. No casualties reported.",0,1571260124,SOM 6133953,706,SOM28857,28857,"19 June 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence",Grenade,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,"Qansax Dheere",,"Qansax Dheere",2.8712,43.0043,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","19 June. A hand grenade was hurled by Al Shabaab militants at Somali military forces in Qansax Dheere. No damage reported.",0,1571260124,SOM 5234167,706,SOM28733,28733,"19 June 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Burundi)",,8,18,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Juba",Bu'aale,,Arabow,1.4518,42.9518,1,"Al Furqaan",National,"19 June. Somali military forces clashed with AMISOM Burundi forces, who mistook them for Al Shabaab militants, in Arabow. As a result 29 people were killed from both sides.",29,1561405222,SOM 7530003,706,SOM28728,28728,"18 June 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Labour Group (Somalia)",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Mogadishu - Daynile",2.0581,45.3003,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","18 June. A businessman was shot and killed in Daynile by alleged Al Shabaab militants.",1,1618571934,SOM 7529493,706,SOM28727,28727,"18 June 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,11,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Mogadishu - Dharkenley",2.0095,45.25,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","18 June. Somali police and military forces clashed in Dharkenley, after the police denied passage to the military forces. A civilian was killed in the crossfire.",1,1618571934,SOM 6133958,706,SOM28722,28722,"18 June 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Militia (Sheikh Mukhtar Robow)",,3,23,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bakool,Xudur,,Lafaale,4.0364,43.8742,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","18 June. Two of Mukhtar Roobow's militias were killed when they were ambushed in Xudur town by Al Shabaab militants.",2,1571260124,SOM 6133959,706,SOM28723,28723,"18 June 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Civilians (Somalia)","Government of Somalia (2017-)",7,17,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bari,Bossaso,,Bosaso,11.2842,49.1816,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","18 June. A civilian, reportedly an electoral delegate, was shot and injured by a police officer in Bosaso.",0,1571260124,SOM 6133960,706,SOM28724,28724,"18 June 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Leelkayse Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Civilians (Somalia)","Leelkayse Clan Group (Somalia)",7,47,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Mudug,Gaalkacyo,,Gaalkacyo,6.7697,47.4308,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","18 June. Two armed men from Leelkayse clan shot and killed a man from the same clan in Gaalkacyo.",1,1571260124,SOM 6133961,706,SOM28725,28725,"18 June 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,Jalalaqsi,,Jalalaqsi,3.3834,45.5969,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","18 June. In Jalalaqsi, Al Shabaab militants executed a 15 years old boy in public.",1,1571260124,SOM 6133962,706,SOM28726,28726,"18 June 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Hawadle Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Civilians (Somalia)","Dir Clan Group (Somalia)",7,47,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,"Belet Weyne",,"Belet Weyne",4.736,45.2043,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","18 June. A man from the Dir clan group was shot dead by armed man from the Hawadle clan militia in Belet Weyne in a reprisal attack.",1,1571260124,SOM 6133964,706,SOM28730,28730,"18 June 2019",2019,1,"Strategic developments","Looting/property destruction","Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Jowhar,,"Biyo Cadde",2.9362,45.792,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","18 June. Al Shabaab militants looted goats and money from the local population, northwest of Biyo Cadde.",0,1571260124,SOM 7799276,706,SOM28729,28729,"18 June 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)","Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Kismaayo,,Kismayo,-0.3603,42.5463,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","18 June. In Kismayo, a Jubaland police officer, who was off duty, was killed by an unidentified armed group.",1,1617662605,SOM 7713379,706,SOM28719,28719,"17 June 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)","Military Forces of the United States (2017-2021)",1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Awdheegle,1.9833,44.8333,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","17 June. Several Al Shabaab militants were killed after Somali military forces and US forces raided the militants stronghold in Awdheegle. Unknown fatalities coded as 10.",10,1614039933,SOM 7528139,706,SOM28716,28716,"17 June 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Hawl Wadaag",2.048,45.32,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","17 June. In Hawlwadaag, Somali police forces responded with gunfire after a hand grenade was hurled at their station, by suspected al Shabaab militants.",0,1618571933,SOM 6133970,706,SOM28715,28715,"17 June 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Militia (Sheikh Mukhtar Robow)",,3,"Al Shabaab",,2,23,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bakool,Xudur,,Oddur,4.1213,43.8895,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","17 June. Two Al Shabaab militants were killed after Mukhtar Roobow's militias ambushed them in Oddur town.",2,1571260124,SOM 6133972,706,SOM28718,28718,"17 June 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Bariirre,2.0476,44.8975,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","17 June. Somali military forces clashed with Al Shabaab militants after they attacked them in Bariirre.",0,1571260124,SOM 6133974,706,SOM28720,28720,"17 June 2019",2019,1,"Strategic developments","Disrupted weapons use","Al Shabaab",,2,,,0,20,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Bariirre,2.0476,44.8975,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","17 June. An IED assembled in an Al Shabaab militants home, detonated prematurely in Barrire village. Several militants were killed and injured. Unknown fatalities coded as 3.",3,1571260124,SOM 6133975,706,SOM28721,28721,"17 June 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,11,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle","Adan Yabaal",,Lebiga,3.5589,46.7406,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","17 June. In Lebiga, one person was killed after Somali military forces exchanged gunfire in attempt to catch a deserting soldier.",1,1571260124,SOM 7799264,706,SOM28717,28717,"17 June 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)","Unidentified Ethnic Group (Somalia)",7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Kismaayo,,Kismayo,-0.3603,42.5463,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","17 June. In Kismayo, unidentified armed men shot and killed a clan elder.",1,1617662605,SOM 7713290,706,SOM28712,28712,"16 June 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)","Military Forces of the United States (2017-2021)",1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle","Wanla Weyn",,"Wanla Weyne",2.6195,44.8936,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","16 June. Somali Special Forces, along with United States forces, launched a security operation against Al Shabaab militants in Wanla Weyne District. Casualties unknown.",0,1614039933,SOM 7713309,706,SOM28713,28713,"16 June 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)","Military Forces of the United States (2017-2021)",1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Jowhar,,Burane,2.8,45.55,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","16 June. At a checkpoint in the West of Burane, Somali military forces clashed with an unidentified armed group. A civilian was injured.",0,1614039933,SOM 7531096,706,SOM28710,28710,"16 June 2019",2019,2,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Mogadishu - Daynile",2.0581,45.3003,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","16 June. In Daynile, a body of a dead young boy with signs of torture was discovered.",1,1618571933,SOM 7527787,706,SOM28709,28709,"16 June 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Hawl Wadaag",2.048,45.32,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","16 June. In Hawl Wadaag, suspected Al Shabaab militants killed a clan elder.",1,1618571933,SOM 7579857,706,SOM28714,28714,"16 June 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence",Grenade,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Jowhar,,Jowhar,2.7797,45.5042,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","16 June. A hand grenade detonated near the home of a hospital employee in Jowhar town. No casualties were recorded.",0,1611613362,SOM 7713268,706,SOM28711,28711,"16 June 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Air/drone strike","Military Forces of the United States (2017-2021)",,8,"Al Shabaab",,2,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Juba",Jilib,,Jilib,0.4833,42.7666,1,Twitter,"New media","16 June. US military conducted two airstrikes in Jilib town against Al Shabaab, killing two militants.",2,1614039932,SOM 6268980,706,SOM28698,28698,"15 June 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Military Forces of Kenya (2013-)",,8,38,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Badhaadhe,,"Ras Kamboni",-1.6375,41.5877,1,"Halgan Media",National,"15 June. At least 5 Kenyan military soldiers were killed by a roadside bomb blast by an unidentified group in Ras Kamboni.",5,1572403720,SOM 7163451,706,SOM28703,28703,"15 June 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,"Qansax Dheere",,"Qansax Dheere",2.8712,43.0043,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 15 June 2019, an IED exploded in Qansax-Dheere town (Qansax-Dheere, Bay), targeting police forces. The explosion killed several officers. Unknown fatalities coded as 3.",3,1595270721,SOM 7579818,706,SOM28705,28705,"15 June 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Labour Group (Somalia)",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Jowhar,,Jowhar,2.7797,45.5042,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","15 June. Al Shabaab militants ambushed a vehicle in Jowhar. The Ecolog personnel in the vehicle fled.",0,1611613362,SOM 7749336,706,SOM28697,28697,"15 June 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians","Abduction/forced disappearance","Military Forces of the United States (2017-2021)","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",8,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,78,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Jowhar,,Jilyaale,2.7878,45.624,1,"Halgan Media",National,"On 15 June 2019, three civilians in Jilyaale were taken by United States Special Forces and the Somali Paramilitary Unit, Danab. Drones were reported in the area following the operation.",0,1615915443,SOM 6133986,706,SOM28700,28700,"15 June 2019",2019,1,Riots,"Mob violence","Rioters (Somalia)",,5,"Police Forces of Somaliland (2010-)",,1,15,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Togdheer,Burco,,Burco,9.745,45.634,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","15 June. An angry mob has stoned a Somaliland police officer to death in Burao. Motive unknown.",1,1571260124,SOM 6133987,706,SOM28701,28701,"15 June 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Police Forces of Somaliland (2010-)",,1,"Civilians (Somalia)","Dhulbahante Clan Group (Somalia)",7,17,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Sanaag,Ceerigaabo,,Ceerigaabo,10.6218,47.3681,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","15 June. Somaliland police killed a man from the Dulbahante clan. The motive for the killing is unknown.",1,1571260124,SOM 6133988,706,SOM28702,28702,"15 June 2019",2019,1,"Strategic developments","Change to group/activity","Hawadle Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,,,0,40,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,"Belet Weyne",,"Belet Weyne",4.736,45.2043,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","15 June. Elements of the Hawadle clan militia erected several road blocks on the main road of Beledweyne town preventing vehicle movements. [size=no report].",0,1571260124,SOM 6133990,706,SOM28704,28704,"15 June 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Afgooye,2.15,45.116,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","15 June. A former electoral delegate of the South West state was killed by two attackers on a motorbike in Afgooye.",1,1571260124,SOM 6133992,706,SOM28706,28706,"15 June 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Cadale,,Xaaji-Cali,2.9192,46.2173,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","15 June. Two Al Shabaab militants dressed as women shot and injured a Somali police officer in Xaaji Cali.",0,1571260124,SOM 6133993,706,SOM28707,28707,"15 June 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Abgal Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,14,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle","Wanla Weyn",,"Wanla Weyne",2.6195,44.8936,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","15 June. A militia from the Abgaal clan, shot and killed a police officer in Wanlaweyne.",1,1571260124,SOM 6133994,706,SOM28708,28708,"15 June 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Badhaadhe,,"Hulugho-Kulbiyow Road",-1.0739,41.288,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","15 June. During an operation by the Somali military forces on Al Shabaab militants hide out in Kulbiyow, an IED explosion targeted the soldiers. No casualties occurred.",0,1571260124,SOM 7527677,706,SOM28696,28696,"15 June 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,Mogadishu,2.0414,45.3337,1,Twitter,"New media","15 June. Twin explosions occurred in Mogadishu. Al Shabaab claimed responsibility. At least eight killed and 16 wounded.",8,1618571933,SOM 5217061,706,SOM28688,28688,"14 June 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Government of Somalia (2017-)",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,"Buur Hakaba",,"Buur Xakaba",2.8049,44.0821,1,Calamada,Subnational,"14 June. Al Shabaab militants have killed an electoral delegate in Buur Xakaba.",1,1560806717,SOM 5574698,706,SOM28685,28685,"14 June 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Non-state actor overtakes territory","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Kenya (2013-)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Gedo,"Ceel Waaq",,"Ceel Waaq - Ceel Adde Road",2.7301,41.1922,2,Goobjoob,National,"14 June. Al-Shabaab militants took control of a village in Ceel Waaq, Gedo region after a clash with Kenyan military forces. They also captured three Kenyan soldiers.",0,1563305284,SOM 7529276,706,SOM28692,28692,"14 June 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Mogadishu - Daynile",2.0581,45.3003,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","14 June. An unknown armed group threw a hand grenade at Somali military forces in Daynile. Soldiers responded with gunfire.",0,1618571933,SOM 7531152,706,SOM28694,28694,"14 June 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Unidentified Communal Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Civilians (Somalia)","Teachers (Somalia)",7,47,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Hodan,,"Mogadishu - Hodan",2.0333,45.35,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","14 June. A teacher was killed by unknown gunmen in Hodan. Motive for killing is said to be clan retaliation.",1,1611019345,SOM 6127811,706,SOM28687,28687,"14 June 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Mudug,Gaalkacyo,,Gaalkacyo,6.7697,47.4308,1,Twitter,"New media","14 June. An unidentified armed group killed a civilian in Gaalkacyo. The attack occurred after a separate incident in Gaalkacyo on the same day.",1,1571164643,SOM 6127569,706,SOM28686,28686,"14 June 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Mudug,Gaalkacyo,,Gaalkacyo,6.7697,47.4308,1,Twitter,"New media","14 June. An. Unidentified armed group shot and killed nine people in Gaalkacyo.",9,1571164642,SOM 6134000,706,SOM28689,28689,"14 June 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somaliland (2010-)",,1,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Puntland Security Force",,1,11,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Sanaag,Ceerigaabo,,Badhan,10.7134,48.3325,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","14 June. Somaliland military forces and Puntland troops clashed in Badhan town.",0,1618571932,SOM 6134001,706,SOM28690,28690,"14 June 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Habar Jeclo Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Habar Yoonis Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,44,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Sanaag,Ceerigaabo,,Dararweyne,9.7567,47.5277,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","14 June. The militias of Habar Jeclo and Habar Yonis clashed in Dararweyne.",0,1571260124,SOM 6134002,706,SOM28691,28691,"14 June 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bakool,Xudur,,Oddur,4.1213,43.8895,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","14 June. Unidentified gunmen killed a soldier of the Somali military forces in Oddur.",1,1571260124,SOM 6134003,706,SOM28693,28693,"14 June 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,Golweyn,1.6584,44.58,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","14 June. Al Shabaab militants attacked Somali military forces using heavy weapons in Golweyn. The clash lasted for half an hour.",0,1571260124,SOM 6134004,706,SOM28695,28695,"14 June 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Juba",Jilib,,Barwaaqo,0.6631,42.72,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","14 June. Al Shabaab militants ambushed Somali military forces in Barwaaqo.",0,1571260124,SOM 7163450,706,SOM28679,28679,"13 June 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,"Buur Hakaba",,"Buur Xakaba",2.8049,44.0821,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 13 June 2019, an RCIED detonated, targeting Somali military forces in Buur Xakaba town (Buur Hakaba, Bay). No injuries were reported.",0,1595270721,SOM 6134009,706,SOM28680,28680,"13 June 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Qoryooley,,Qoryooley,1.7878,44.53,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","13 June. Al Shabaab militants and Somali military forces exchanged gunfire after the militants attacked the security forces in Qoryooley.",0,1571260124,SOM 6134010,706,SOM28681,28681,"13 June 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Balcad,,Qalimow,2.5878,45.3695,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","13 June. Injuries were reported after a clash between Somali soldiers and Al Shabaab in Qalimow village.",0,1571260124,SOM 6134011,706,SOM28682,28682,"13 June 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Balcad,,Gololey,2.4492,45.3542,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","13 June. A military vehicle traveling from Jowhar to Balcad town, hit a road side IED in Gololey village. No injuries occurred.",0,1571260124,SOM 6134012,706,SOM28683,28683,"13 June 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Cadale,,"Ceel Muluq",3.0205,46.0758,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","13 June. Al Shabaab militants attacked Somali military forces in Ceel Muluq. Casualties unknown.",0,1571260124,SOM 6134013,706,SOM28684,28684,"13 June 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Baydhaba,,Baidoa,3.1172,43.6469,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","13 June. In Baidoa, a bomb was thrown at a tea shop. Soldiers responded with gun fire in the direction of the attackers. A soldier of the Somali military forces was killed.",1,1571260124,SOM 6134014,706,SOM28699,28699,"13 June 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)","Government of Somalia (2017-)",7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Woqooyi Galbeed",Hargeysa,,Hargeysa,9.5598,44.0668,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","13 June. A ICAO: International Civil Aviation Organization Somalia staff member was attacked by a gang of youth armed with clubs and machetes, as he headed to his home from mosque in Hargeysa.",0,1571260124,SOM 6134018,706,SOM28672,28672,"12 June 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)","Rahanweyn Clan Group (Somalia)",7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Galgaduud,Dhuusamarreeb,,Dhuusamarreeb,5.5376,46.3867,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","12 June. An unidentified armed group killed four men from Rahanweyn clan in Dhuusamarreeb town.",4,1571260124,SOM 6134019,706,SOM28673,28673,"12 June 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somaliland (2010-)",,1,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Puntland Security Force",,1,11,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Sool,"Laas Caanood",,Kalabaydh,8.2424,47.2256,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","12 June. Puntland forces and Somaliland forces clashed in Kalabydh.",0,1571260124,SOM 6134020,706,SOM28674,28674,"12 June 2019",2019,1,Riots,"Violent demonstration","Rioters (Somalia)",,5,,,0,50,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,"Belet Weyne",,"Belet Weyne",4.736,45.2043,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","12 June. In Belet Weyne, hundreds of demonstrators barricaded the road into the town, to prevent the arrival of Hirshabelle State President, Mohamed Abdi Ware. [size=100].",0,1571260124,SOM 6134021,706,SOM28675,28675,"12 June 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,"Buur Hakaba",,"Buur Xakaba",2.8049,44.0821,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","12 June. Suspected Al Shabaab militants killed a local businessman in Burr Xakaba.",1,1571260124,SOM 6134023,706,SOM28677,28677,"12 June 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians","Abduction/forced disappearance","Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Jowhar,,Mahadaay,2.9704,45.5347,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","12 June. Al Shabaab abducted an unknown number of youth in Mahadaay.",0,1571260124,SOM 7532608,706,SOM28676,28676,"12 June 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somaliland (2010-)",,1,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,11,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Mogadishu - Kaxda",2.0399,45.2384,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","12 June. Somali military forces, escorting the Deputy Governor of Banadir, clashed with police officers in Kahda after the police refused to let them through the checkpoint. Two police officers were injured.",0,1618571932,SOM 6271849,706,SOM28678,28678,"12 June 2019",2019,1,"Strategic developments","Non-violent transfer of territory","AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Ethiopia)",,8,"Militia (Yusuf Ahmed Hagar)",,3,38,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,"Belet Weyne",,Kalabeyr,4.9263,45.2172,1,Jawhar,National,"12 June. A day after the killing of the regional police commissioner of Hiraan by loyalist to former governor Yusuf Hagar, Ethiopian AMISOM forces took control of Kalabeyr.",0,1572403724,SOM 6134025,706,SOM28666,28666,"11 June 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somaliland (2010-)",,1,"SSC: Sool, Sanaag and Cayn Militia",,3,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Sool,"Laas Caanood",,"Tuko Raq",8.5673,47.6438,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","11 June. The SSC: Sool, Sanaag and Cayn Militia attacked Somaliland military forces in Tuko Raq.",0,1571260124,SOM 6134027,706,SOM28668,28668,"11 June 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Ormale Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Majeerteen Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,44,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Gedo,Baardheere,,Birta-dheer,1.9881,42.3853,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","11 June. Ormale and Majeerteen clan militias clashed over a land dispute in Birta Dheer.",0,1571260124,SOM 6134028,706,SOM28669,28669,"11 June 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Uganda)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Balcad,,Balcad,2.39,45.3833,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","11 June. Al Shabaab militants ambushed AMISOM troops in Balcad, leading to a clash between the groups.",0,1571260124,SOM 5217036,706,SOM28663,28663,"11 June 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Gedo,Baardheere,,Bardera,2.3385,42.2843,1,RiskMap,Other,"11 June. At least four Al Shabaab militants have been killed in Bardera during an operation by Somali military forces.",4,1560806717,SOM 5217037,706,SOM28664,28664,"11 June 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Militia (Yusuf Ahmed Hagar)",,3,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,"Belet Weyne",,Kalabeyr,4.9263,45.2172,1,"Hiiraan (Somalia)",National,"11 June. In Kalabeyr, a militia loyal to former governor of Hiraan, Yussuf Ahmed Hagar, clashed with police, killing the police commissioner of Hiraan.",1,1560806717,SOM 6134030,706,SOM28671,28671,"11 June 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Abgal Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Civilians (Somalia)","Gaaljecel Clan Group (Somalia)",7,47,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle","Wanla Weyn",,"Wanla Weyne",2.6195,44.8936,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","11 June. In Wanla Weyne, an armed Abgal clan shot and killed a Gaaljecel man who was shopping.",1,1571260124,SOM 5217038,706,SOM28665,28665,"11 June 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Uganda)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Qoryooley,,Qoryooley,1.7878,44.53,1,RiskMap,Other,"11 June. Al Shabaab militants ambushed the AMISOM Ugandan troops base in the town of Qoryooley, resulting in a clash. Casualties unknown.",0,1560806717,SOM 7528082,706,SOM28667,28667,"11 June 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Heliwa",2.0844,45.39,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","11 June. Somali government forces in Heliwa responded. with gunfire after a hand grenade was thrown at them by an unidentified attacker.",0,1618571932,SOM 6128836,706,SOM28662,28662,"11 June 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Government regains territory","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Puntland Security Force",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bari,Iskushuban,,Af-Urur,10.07,50.18,1,Twitter,"New media","11 June. Puntland security forces pushed al Shabaab militants out of Af-Urur and took control of the town.",0,1571164644,SOM 7579859,706,SOM28670,28670,"11 June 2019",2019,1,Protests,"Peaceful protest","Protesters (Somalia)","Police Forces of Somaliland (2010-)",6,,,0,60,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Jowhar,,Jowhar,2.7797,45.5042,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","11 June. Somaliland police forces left their posts and protested in Jowhar due to the non-payment of their salaries for six months. [size=no report].",0,1611613362,SOM 6134034,706,SOM28657,28657,"10 June 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence",Grenade,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,"Belet Weyne",,"Belet Weyne",4.736,45.2043,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","10 June. Suspected Al Shabaab militants threw a hand grenade at a Police Station in Belet Weyne town. No casualties occurred.",0,1571260124,SOM 6134036,706,SOM28659,28659,"10 June 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Afgooye,2.15,45.116,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","10 June. Al Shabaab militants attacked a Somali military checkpoint in the Afgooye district. The military forces repelled the attackers.",0,1571260124,SOM 6134037,706,SOM28660,28660,"10 June 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Jowhar,,Mahadaay,2.9704,45.5347,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","10 June. Somali military forces and Al Shabaab militants fought southeast of Mahadaay. Casualties unknown.",0,1571260124,SOM 6134038,706,SOM28661,28661,"10 June 2019",2019,1,"Strategic developments","Looting/property destruction","Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Basra,2.2991,45.2636,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","10 June. Al Shabaab militants destroyed two trucks carrying goods in Basra.",0,1571260124,SOM 7532613,706,SOM28658,28658,"10 June 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Yaqshid",2.0678,45.35,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","10 June. An unidentified armed group hurled a hand grenade against Somali military soldiers in Yaaqshiid and the military reacted with gun fire. Casualties unknown.",0,1618571932,SOM 6134039,706,SOM28645,28645,"09 June 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Marehan Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Civilians (Somalia)","Habar Gedir Clan Group (Somalia)",7,47,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Galgaduud,Cabudwaaq,,Balanbale,5.689,45.9693,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","09 June. A man from the Ceyr/Habargidir clan group was shot and killed by an armed Marehan clan militia in Balanbale.",1,1571260124,SOM 6134041,706,SOM28649,28649,"09 June 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Kenya (2013-)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Afmadow,,Liboi,0.4099,41.0089,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","09 June. Kenyan military forces hit an IED in Liboi, suspected of being planted by al Shabaab.",0,1571260124,SOM 6134042,706,SOM28650,28650,"09 June 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle","Wanla Weyn",,"Wanla Weyne",2.6195,44.8936,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","09 June. An IED, suspected of being planted by al Shabaab, detonated after a Somali military convoy passed in Belet Weyne district.",0,1571260124,SOM 6134043,706,SOM28651,28651,"09 June 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians","Abduction/forced disappearance","Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Jowhar,,Mahadaay,2.9704,45.5347,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","09 June. Several people have been abducted by Al Shabaab in Mahadaay and were taken to Fidow.",0,1571260124,SOM 6134044,706,SOM28652,28652,"09 June 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Duduble Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Civilians (Somalia)","Ayr Clan Group (Somalia)",7,47,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Galgaduud,Dhuusamarreeb,,Bulacle,5.3329,46.4768,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","09 June. A civilian from the Ayr clan was killed by a Duduble clan militia in Bulacle.",1,1571260124,SOM 6134045,706,SOM28654,28654,"09 June 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,17,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Baydhaba,,Baidoa,3.1172,43.6469,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","09 June. A soldier killed a civilian in Baidoa for unknown reasons.",1,1571260124,SOM 6134046,706,SOM28655,28655,"09 June 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle","Wanla Weyn",,"Wanla Weyne",2.6195,44.8936,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","09 June. In Wanla Weyne, Somali police forces exchanged gun fire with an unidentified armed group. Casualties unknown.",0,1571260124,SOM 6134047,706,SOM29436,29436,"09 June 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Baraawe,,Baraawe,1.1132,44.0297,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","06 September. In Baraawe, Somali military forces and Al Shabaab militants clashed after the militants attacked a military checkpoint.",0,1571260124,SOM 7530061,706,SOM28648,28648,"09 June 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Hodan,,"Mogadishu - Hodan",2.0333,45.35,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","09 June. An unidentified armed group attacked a minibus in Hodan, killing several civilians. Unknown fatalities coded as 10.",10,1611019341,SOM 7530062,706,SOM28653,28653,"09 June 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Hodan,,"Mogadishu - Hodan",2.0333,45.35,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","09 June. Al Shabaab and AMISOM troops forces clashed, when al Shabaab conducted a hit and run in Hodan. Casualties unknown.",0,1611019341,SOM 7533167,706,SOM29435,29435,"09 June 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Wardhigley",2.0549,45.33,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","06 September. In Wardhigley, after a hand grenade was thrown by unknown assailants at Somali military forces, the soldiers responded with gunfire.",0,1618571967,SOM 6255990,706,SOM28656,28656,"09 June 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Private Security Forces (Somalia)",,8,38,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle","Wanla Weyn",,"Wanla Weyne",2.6195,44.8936,1,Calamada,National,"09 June. An explosion destroyed a tanker belonging to the Bancroft military group in Wanla Weyn.",0,1572403704,SOM 7579820,706,SOM28646,28646,"09 June 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Jowhar,,Jowhar,2.7797,45.5042,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","09 June. Suspected Al Shabaab militants attacked Somali military forces in Jowhar. Both sides also exchanged gunfire.",0,1611613362,SOM 7533285,706,SOM28647,28647,"09 June 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Mogadishu - Daynile",2.0581,45.3003,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","09 June. Suspected Al Shabaab militants killed a person who was leaving a morning prayer in Daynile.",1,1618571932,SOM 7528970,706,SOM28643,28643,"08 June 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,11,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Hodan,,"Mogadishu - Hodan",2.0333,45.35,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","08 June. In Hodan, two police officers exchanged gunfire. Civilians were injured in the cross-fire.",0,1611019338,SOM 6127900,706,SOM28637,28637,"08 June 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bari,Iskushuban,,Noobir,10.2281,50.7895,1,Twitter,"New media","08 June. Al Shabaab militants clashed with Somali military forces in Noobir. No casualties reported.",0,1571164643,SOM 6134052,706,SOM28639,28639,"08 June 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Gaaljecel Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Gaaljecel Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,44,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle","Wanla Weyn",,"Wanla Weyne",2.6195,44.8936,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","08 June. Some people were killed when two groups of the Gaal jecel clans fought each other in the Northwest of Wanla wyen. Unknown fatalities coded as 10.",10,1571260124,SOM 6134054,706,SOM28642,28642,"08 June 2019",2019,1,Protests,"Peaceful protest","Protesters (Somalia)",,6,,,0,60,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,"Belet Weyne",,Nurhawad,4.4,45.4,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","08 June. In Nurhawad, a peaceful protest was held against the Hirshabelle administration opposing the replacement of the Regional Governor of Hiraan. [size=no report].",0,1571260124,SOM 6128746,706,SOM28636,28636,"08 June 2019",2019,1,"Strategic developments","Non-violent transfer of territory","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Puntland Security Force",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bari,Iskushuban,,Af-Urur,10.07,50.18,1,Twitter,"New media","08 June. Al Shabaab militants have moved into Af urur after Puntland forces have left the area.",0,1571164644,SOM 6128261,706,SOM28638,28638,"08 June 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Djibouti)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,Jalalaqsi,,Jalalaqsi,3.3834,45.5969,1,Twitter,"New media","08 June. In the outskirts of Jalalqsi, Al Shabaab militants have attacked and killed several AMISOM Djibouti troops. Fatalities coded as 10.",10,1571164643,SOM 7527599,706,SOM28635,28635,"08 June 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,11,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Waaberi",2.0195,45.31,1,Twitter,"New media","08 June. A Somali police officer was killed by another officer in Waaberi district.",1,1618571932,SOM 5828309,706,SOM28644,28644,"08 June 2019",2019,2,"Strategic developments",Arrests,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Djibouti)",,8,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,78,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,Jalalaqsi,,Jalalaqsi,3.3834,45.5969,1,"Radio Kulmiye",National,"08-11 June. AMISOM Djibouti forces arrested civilians for four consecutive days in Jalalaqsi, following an ambush earlier in the week. Unclear how many arrests were made during the operation.",0,1567462229,SOM 6134057,706,SOM28641,28641,"07 June 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,11,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Gedo,"Ceel Waaq",,"Ceel Waaq - Ceel Adde Road",2.7301,41.1922,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","07 June. Two groups of the Somali military clashed in Ceel Waaq. Casualties unknown.",0,1571260124,SOM 7530064,706,SOM28632,28632,"07 June 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Hodan,,"Mogadishu - Hodan",2.0333,45.35,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","07 June. No casualties were reported when Al Shabaab militants clashed with Somali military forces in Hodan.",0,1611019341,SOM 7579740,706,SOM28634,28634,"07 June 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Government of Somalia (2017-)",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Jowhar,,Jowhar,2.7797,45.5042,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","07 June. Suspected Al Shabaab killed an officer from the Taxation Department of HirShabelle Administration in Jowhar district.",1,1611613361,SOM 6255982,706,SOM28633,28633,"07 June 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,Danow,1.7317,44.6253,1,Calamada,National,"07 June. AMISOM troops who were passing between the Danow and Shalambood villages were targeted by a roadside explosion. Casualties on people and vehicles occurred.",0,1572403704,SOM 6134059,706,SOM28630,28630,"06 June 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Qoryooley,,Qoryooley,1.7878,44.53,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","06 June. Al Shabaab militants attacked Somali military forces in Qoryooley as a result of which both sides clashed for longer minutes.",0,1571260124,SOM 6128248,706,SOM28631,28631,"06 June 2019",2019,1,"Strategic developments","Looting/property destruction","Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Health Workers (Somalia)",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Balcad,,Gololey,2.4492,45.3542,1,Twitter,"New media","06 June. In Gololey village North of Balad, Al-Shabaab ransacked two medical centers supported by international aid agencies",0,1571164643,SOM 7527667,706,SOM28629,28629,"06 June 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Civilians (Somalia)","Labour Group (Somalia)",7,17,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,Mogadishu,2.0414,45.3337,1,Twitter,"New media","06 June. Somali military forces have killed a rickshaw driver in Mogadishu. Motive unknown.",1,1618571931,SOM 6134061,706,SOM28626,28626,"05 June 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Baraawe,,Embareeso,1.1808,44.0479,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","05 June. Al Shabaab militants clashed with Somali military forces in Embareeso. Casualties unknown.",0,1571260124,SOM 6134062,706,SOM28627,28627,"05 June 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians","Abduction/forced disappearance","Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Cadale,,Xaaji-Cali,2.9192,46.2173,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","05 June. Al Shabaab militants kidnapped several young men in North of Xaalji Cali.",0,1571260124,SOM 6134063,706,SOM28628,28628,"05 June 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,11,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Woqooyi Galbeed",Hargeysa,,Hargeysa,9.5598,44.0668,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","05 June. In Hargeysa, a Somali police officer shot and killed another police officer due to an unknown cause.",1,1571260124,SOM 7530427,706,SOM28624,28624,"05 June 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Yaqshid",2.0678,45.35,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","05 June. A hand grenade hurled at Somali military checkpoint and soldiers reacted with gunfire. Casualties unknown.",0,1618571931,SOM 7713270,706,SOM28625,28625,"05 June 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Air/drone strike","Military Forces of the United States (2017-2021)",,8,"Al Shabaab",,2,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Tortoroow,2.2524,44.6905,1,Twitter,"New media","05 June. U.S. military conducted an airstrike in the vicinity of Toratorow and killed one Al-Shabaab militant in Toratorow, Lower Shabelle region.",1,1614039932,SOM 6134065,706,SOM28619,28619,"04 June 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Private Security Forces (Somalia)",,8,18,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Baydhaba,,Baidoa,3.1172,43.6469,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","04 June. Children were injured after police forces in Baidoa town exchanged gunfire with the securities of Buurhabaka district official.",0,1571260124,SOM 6134066,706,SOM28621,28621,"04 June 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,Golweyn,1.6584,44.58,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","04 June. Suspected Al Shabaab militants launched a hit and run attack on Somali military forces based in Golweyne village vicinity.",0,1571260124,SOM 7710289,706,SOM28623,28623,"04 June 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Air/drone strike","Military Forces of the United States (2017-2021)","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",8,"Islamic State (Somalia)",,2,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Togdheer,Owdweyne,,"Qar Goliis",9.8667,44.9167,1,AFRICOM,Regional,"04 June. United States military forces and Somali military forces killed six ISIS militants in Golis.",6,1614039923,SOM 6255985,706,SOM28620,28620,"04 June 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"Private Security Forces (Somalia)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,K50,2.0054,44.9872,1,Calamada,National,"04 June. An explosion targeted a vehicle carrying Bancroft militias near K 50 village in Lower Shabelle, killing six militants.",6,1572403704,SOM 7579862,706,SOM28622,28622,"04 June 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Civilians (Somalia)","Women (Somalia)",7,17,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Jowhar,,Jowhar,2.7797,45.5042,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","04 June. A nine year old girl was shot and killed by a police officer in Jowhar. Motive unknown.",1,1611613362,SOM 6134068,706,SOM28616,28616,"03 June 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,,,0,30,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,"Belet Weyne",,"Belet Weyne",4.736,45.2043,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","03 June. In Belet weyne, RCIED exploded outside the residence of UN staff. No casualties were recorded.",0,1571260124,SOM 6134069,706,SOM28617,28617,"03 June 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,Jalalaqsi,,Jalalaqsi,3.3834,45.5969,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","03 June. Al Shabaab fighters attacked the AMISOM base located west of Jalalaqsi town and both sides had a brief gunfire exchange.",0,1571260124,SOM 6134070,706,SOM28618,28618,"03 June 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Afgooye,2.15,45.116,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","03 June. Al Shabaab militants attacked Somali military forces in Afgoyee district using an IED. Some soldiers were killed. Unknown fatalities coded as 10.",10,1571260124,SOM 6134071,706,SOM28640,28640,"03 June 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bari,Bossaso,,Bosaso,11.2842,49.1816,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","03 June. Suspected Al Shabaab militants shot and killed a Somali police officer in Bossaso.",1,1571260124,SOM 7528326,706,SOM28614,28614,"03 June 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Heliwa",2.0844,45.39,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","03 June. Suspected Al Shabaab militants killed a suspected police officer, who was busy shopping in Heliwa district.",1,1618571931,SOM 7531156,706,SOM28615,28615,"03 June 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Government of Somalia (2017-)",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Hodan,,"Mogadishu - Hodan",2.0333,45.35,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","03 June. Al Shabaab militants claimed responsibility for the killing of an electoral candidate in Hodan district.",1,1611019345,SOM 6134075,706,SOM28611,28611,"02 June 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,11,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,"Buur Hakaba",,Jameecada,2.7206,44.2106,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","02 June. Two groups of the Somali security forces clashed each other in Jameecada.",0,1571260124,SOM 6134076,706,SOM28612,28612,"02 June 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Gedo,Baardheere,,Bardera,2.3385,42.2843,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","02 June. In the West of Bardera, Al Shabaab militants and Somali military forces clashed. Casualties unknown.",0,1571260124,SOM 7530066,706,SOM28610,28610,"02 June 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Civilians (Somalia)","Labour Group (Somalia)",7,17,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Hodan,,"Mogadishu - Hodan",2.0333,45.35,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","02 June. In Hodan district, a police officer shot and killed a minivan driver and escaped from the scene. Motive unknown.",1,1611019341,SOM 7579863,706,SOM28613,28613,"02 June 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Jowhar,,Jowhar,2.7797,45.5042,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","02 June. In Jowhar district, Al Shabaab militants and Somali military forces clashed. Casualties unknown.",0,1611613362,SOM 6127618,706,SOM28605,28605,"01 June 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Afmadow,,Dhobley,0.4063,41.0124,1,Twitter,"New media","01 June. Somali military forces conducted a security operation in Dhobley town targeting Al Shabaa militants. Casualties unknown.",0,1571164643,SOM 6268976,706,SOM28609,28609,"01 June 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Kenya (2013-)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Badhaadhe,,"Hulugho-Kulbiyow Road",-1.0739,41.288,1,"Halgan Media",National,"01 June. In Hulugho Kulbiyo, clashes erupted between Al Shabaab militants and Kenyan military forces in the town.",0,1572403720,SOM 6128289,706,SOM28604,28604,"01 June 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Gedo,Baardheere,,Bakal,2.2987,42.1847,1,Twitter,"New media","01 June. Somali military forces conducted a security operation in Bakal targeting Al Shabaa militants. Casualties unknown.",0,1571164643,SOM 7527597,706,SOM28608,28608,"01 June 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Hamar Weyne",2.0337,45.34,1,Twitter,"New media","01 June. Somali police forces clashed with an armed group in Xamar Weyene. One officer was killed.",1,1618571931,SOM 6134085,706,SOM28598,28598,"31 May 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Government of Somalia (2017-)",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Afgooye,2.15,45.116,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","31 May. A government staff was shot and killed by Al Shabaab fighters in Afgoye.",1,1571260124,SOM 6134086,706,SOM28600,28600,"31 May 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,Daydoog,1.5845,44.5521,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","31 May. Al Shabaab militants targeted Somali military forces in Daydoog using a device. Some soldiers were injured.",0,1571260124,SOM 6134087,706,SOM28601,28601,"31 May 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,Dhabaane,1.8764,45.0243,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","31 May. In Dhabaane, Somali military forces were attacked by Al Shabaab militants. Both sides clashed for about an hour. Casualties unknown.",0,1571260124,SOM 6128494,706,SOM28595,28595,"31 May 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Baydhaba,,Bardaale,3.3516,44.1223,1,Twitter,"New media","31 May. Two Somali military officers were killed by Al Shabaab militants in an attack in Bardaale.",2,1618571930,SOM 6129018,706,SOM28594,28594,"31 May 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Baydhaba,,"Goof Guduud",3.3182,43.4731,1,Twitter,"New media","31 May. Al Shabaab militants attacked Somali military forces in Good gudud. Casualties unknown.",0,1571164644,SOM 6128253,706,SOM28596,28596,"31 May 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,"Qansax Dheere",,"Qansax Dheere",2.8712,43.0043,1,Twitter,"New media","31 May. Al Shabaab militants attacked Somali military forces in Qansax Dhere. Two soldiers were wounded.",0,1571164643,SOM 6128021,706,SOM28603,28603,"31 May 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Aid Workers (International)",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Mudug,Gaalkacyo,,Gaalkacyo,6.7697,47.4308,1,Twitter,"New media","31 May. Suspected Al Shabaab militants killed a UNDSS staff member in Galkayo.",1,1571164643,SOM 7526818,706,SOM28590,28590,"31 May 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Government of Somalia (2017-)",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Mogadishu - Dharkenley",2.0095,45.25,1,"Somali Memo",National,"31 May. In Dharkenly, Al Shabaab militants killed an electoral delegate, who was selected for Federal parliament representing Southwest State.",1,1618571930,SOM 5207995,706,SOM28599,28599,"31 May 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Government of Somalia (2017-)",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Madiina,2.2204,45.2259,1,"Somali Memo",National,"31 May. In Madiina, Nur Ishaq Iley, who attended the elections, was killed by Al Shabaab militants.",1,1559594786,SOM 6256076,706,SOM28597,28597,"31 May 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Jubaland Security Force",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Kismaayo,,"Abdale Birole",-0.4906,42.1969,1,Calamada,National,"31 May. In Abdale Birole, Al Shabaab militants attacked and clashed with Jubaland security forces.",0,1572403705,SOM 7579864,706,SOM28602,28602,"31 May 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Jowhar,,Jowhar,2.7797,45.5042,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","31 May. In Jowhar district, the Somali military forces convoy was targeted by an IED explosion. Attackers unknown.",0,1611613362,SOM 7527659,706,SOM28592,28592,"31 May 2019",2019,1,Protests,"Peaceful protest","Protesters (Somalia)","Journalists (Somalia)",6,,,0,60,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,Mogadishu,2.0414,45.3337,1,Twitter,"New media","31 May. Somali journalists held a peaceful protest calling for the release of detained journalist Ali Mumin in Mogadishu. He was later released. [size=no report].",0,1618571930,SOM 7527666,706,SOM28593,28593,"31 May 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Students (Somalia); Government of Somalia (2017-)",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,Mogadishu,2.0414,45.3337,1,Twitter,"New media","31 May. Al Shabaab militants killed a student and potential electoral candidate, Abdullahi Mohamed Maahi, in Mogadishu.",1,1618571930,SOM 7526902,706,SOM28591,28591,"31 May 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Government of Somalia (2017-)",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Hodan,,"Mogadishu - Hodan",2.0333,45.35,1,"Somali Memo",National,"31 May. Al Shabaab militants killed an electoral candidate known as Abdullahi Mohamed Maah in Sigale neighborhood, Hodan District.",1,1611019332,SOM 6128685,706,SOM28589,28589,"30 May 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Warsangeli Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Issa Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,44,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Sanaag,Ceerigaabo,,"Damale Xagare",9.9281,47.9419,1,Twitter,"New media","30 May. The militia of Warsangeli and Isaaq clashed in Damala-Xagare, Sanaag region. The Issa militia were repulsed back.",0,1571164644,SOM 7534392,706,SOM28587,28587,"30 May 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians","Sexual violence","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)","Women (Somalia)",7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,Mogadishu,2.0414,45.3337,1,Xinhua,International,"30 May. A nine year old girl was gang-raped in Central Somalia, Mogadishu. The attackers are unknown.",0,1618571930,SOM 7531634,706,SOM28588,28588,"30 May 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Labour Group (Somalia)",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Wadajir",2.0462,45.3341,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","30 May. Suspected Al Shabaab militants shot and killed a businessman in Wadajir.",1,1618571930,SOM 7527607,706,SOM28586,28586,"30 May 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,11,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,Mogadishu,2.0414,45.3337,1,Twitter,"New media","30 May. One soldier died and several other were injured when two sides of the Somali military force clashed in Mogadishu due to suspected land dispute.",1,1618571930,SOM 7530006,706,SOM28574,28574,"29 May 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Mogadishu - Daynile",2.0581,45.3003,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","29 May. In Daynile district, a hand grenade was thrown at a Somali military forces checkpoint. The military reacted with a gunfire in the attack claimed by Al Shabaab.",0,1618571929,SOM 7530008,706,SOM28575,28575,"29 May 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Labour Group (Somalia)",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Mogadishu - Daynile",2.0581,45.3003,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","29 May. Suspected Al Shabaab militants abducted a shopkeeper and drove him in a vehicle to another village known as small Baidoa, where they killed him.",1,1618571929,SOM 6318904,706,SOM28584,28584,"29 May 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Cadale,,Cadale,2.7603,46.3222,1,Xinhua,International,"29 May. In Cadale, Somali military forces killed at least four Al Shabaab militants including a senior leader of the militants.",4,1572403791,SOM 6134091,706,SOM28578,28578,"29 May 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Jubaland Security Force",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Afmadow,,Afmadow,0.5172,42.071,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","29 May. Al Shabaab militants and Jubaland security forces clashed in Afmadow after the former hit and run that later.",0,1571260124,SOM 6134092,706,SOM28579,28579,"29 May 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-)",,8,38,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Afgooye,2.15,45.116,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","29 May. Injuries occurred after a RCIED detonated targeting an AMISOM convoy near Job-key University building in Afgoye. Attackers are unknown.",0,1571260124,SOM 6134093,706,SOM28580,28580,"29 May 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,Marka,1.7131,44.7639,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","29 May. AMISOM forces and Al Shabaab militants clashed in Marka district after they were ambushed in Marka.",0,1571260124,SOM 6134094,706,SOM28581,28581,"29 May 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Qoryooley,,Qoryooley,1.7878,44.53,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","29 May. After Al Shabaab militants attacked Somali military forces. Both sides clashed for longer minutes. Casualties unknown.",0,1571260124,SOM 6134095,706,SOM28583,28583,"29 May 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Balcad,,Gololey,2.4492,45.3542,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","29 May. Some soldiers of the Somali military forces were killed in Gololey, when 2 RCIED by Al Shabaab militants exploded. Unknown fatalities coded as 10.",10,1571260124,SOM 6134096,706,SOM28585,28585,"29 May 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Jowhar,,"Ceel Baraf",3.2072,45.7593,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","29 May. In Ceel Baraf, Al Shabaab militants carried out a probing attack on Somali military FOB and this led to longer confrontations between the two sides.",0,1571260124,SOM 7530327,706,SOM28576,28576,"29 May 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Hawl Wadaag",2.048,45.32,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","29 May. Al Shabaab claimed that it has shot and killed a police officer in Hawl wadag.",1,1618571929,SOM 7528327,706,SOM28577,28577,"29 May 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Heliwa",2.0844,45.39,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","29 May. AMISOM forces in Heliwa district retaliated with a gun fire after they were targeted by Al Shabaab militants using an IED.",0,1618571929,SOM 6268908,706,SOM28582,28582,"29 May 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Balcad,,Balcad,2.39,45.3833,1,"Halgan Media",National,"29 May. Colonel Jinoow Cigaal of the Somali National Army and his body guard were killed in a roadside bomb blast in Balcad. Attackers unknown.",2,1572403720,SOM 7530009,706,SOM28565,28565,"28 May 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Mogadishu - Daynile",2.0581,45.3003,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","28 May. Al Shabaab claimed responsibility for the damage and injury of Somali military soldiers using RCIED in Daynile.",0,1618571929,SOM 6134102,706,SOM28567,28567,"28 May 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Baydhaba,,Gasarta,3.1005,43.7234,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","28 May. Near Gasarata, Al Shabaab militants ambushed Somali military forces and this has resulted in a military exchange between the two.",0,1571260124,SOM 6134103,706,SOM28568,28568,"28 May 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,"Belet Weyne",,"Belet Weyne",4.736,45.2043,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","28 May. Somali military soldiers were injured after suspected Al Shabaab militants hurled a hand grenade against them.",0,1571260124,SOM 6134104,706,SOM28569,28569,"28 May 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Jubaland Security Force",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Kismaayo,,Bar-Sanguun,-0.4876,42.1839,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","28 May. Jubaland security forces responded with heavy weapons after they were attacked by Al Shabaab militants in Bar Sanguni.",0,1571260124,SOM 6134105,706,SOM28570,28570,"28 May 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Afgooye,2.15,45.116,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","28 May. Al Shabaab militants ambushed an AMISOM Convoy at Afgoye District. Casualties unknown.",0,1571260124,SOM 6134106,706,SOM28571,28571,"28 May 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Ballo,2.3333,45.3,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","28 May. Somali Special Forces conducted a military attack against Al Shabaab militants in Ballo.",0,1571260124,SOM 6134107,706,SOM28572,28572,"28 May 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Baraawe,,Baraawe,1.1132,44.0297,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","28 May. In Baraawe, Al Shabaab attacked Somali military forces using explosives. Soldiers were injured.",0,1571260124,SOM 6134108,706,SOM28573,28573,"28 May 2019",2019,1,Protests,"Peaceful protest","Protesters (Somalia)",,6,,,0,60,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Sanaag,Ceerigaabo,,Xin-Galool,9.7531,48.3097,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","28 May. Peaceful demonstrations, supporting Somaliland Army Officers who rejected the Army General's orders to attack Puntland Forces based in Badan, were held. [size=no report].",0,1571260124,SOM 7532253,706,SOM28566,28566,"28 May 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Hodan,,"Mogadishu - Hodan",2.0333,45.35,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","28 May. Somali military soldiers were injured after suspected unidentified group hurled a hand grenade against them in General Gorden Military Training Camp in Hodan and they reacted with gun fire.",0,1611019348,SOM 7528263,706,SOM28554,28554,"27 May 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Hawl Wadaag",2.048,45.32,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","27 May. After a hand gun was hurled by an unidentified armed people at a Somali military checkpoint, military forces retaliated with gun fire.",0,1618571927,SOM 7532616,706,SOM28557,28557,"27 May 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Yaqshid",2.0678,45.35,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","27 May. In Yaaqshiid, Somali military forces reacted with gun fire after a hand grenade was thrown at them.",0,1618571928,SOM 7530329,706,SOM28555,28555,"27 May 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Government of Somalia (2017-)",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Hawl Wadaag",2.048,45.32,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","27 May. In Hawl wadag, Al Shabaab militants killed a person who was an electoral candidate.",1,1618571927,SOM 7523166,706,SOM28558,28558,"27 May 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Government of Somalia (2017-)",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Yaqshid",2.0678,45.35,1,"Halgan Media",National,"27 May. Al Shabaab militants took responsibility for the killing of an electoral delegate known as Ibrahim Abdi in the Yaqshiid district.",1,1618571928,SOM 6134113,706,SOM28559,28559,"27 May 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Air/drone strike","Unidentified Military Forces",,8,"Al Shabaab",,2,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Juba",Jilib,,Jilib,0.4833,42.7666,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","27 May. An unidentified military force conducted an air strike against Al Shabaab militants in Jilib. Casualties unknown.",0,1571260124,SOM 6134114,706,SOM28560,28560,"27 May 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Macawiisley Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Al Shabaab",,2,24,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Cadale,,Cadale,2.7603,46.3222,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","27 May. In Adale, the Macawisely clan attacked Al Shabaab militants. Some AS militants were reportedly killed, and several weapons confiscated. Unknown fatalities coded as 10.",10,1571260124,SOM 6134115,706,SOM28561,28561,"27 May 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Saad Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Leelkayse Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,44,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Mudug,Gaalkacyo,,Gaalkacyo,6.7697,47.4308,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","27 May. In Southwest of Gaalkayo, the Saad and Leelkase clans have clashed over suspected land dispute.",0,1571260124,SOM 6134116,706,SOM28563,28563,"27 May 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Sool,"Laas Caanood",,Laascaanood,8.4774,47.3597,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","27 May. In Laascanod, a driver is suspected to have deliberately run over people and injured many of them. He escaped from the scene.",0,1571260124,SOM 6134117,706,SOM28564,28564,"27 May 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Togdheer,Sheikh,,Sheikh,9.9333,45.1833,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","27 May. A child was killed in Sheikh due to a detonation of a UXO and others were injured.",1,1571260124,SOM 7523176,706,SOM28553,28553,"27 May 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Government of Somalia (2017-)",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Mogadishu - Dharkenley",2.0095,45.25,1,"Halgan Media",National,"27 May. Al Shabaab militants took responsibility for the killing of electoral delegate Hussen Madeey in the Dharkanlay district.",1,1618571927,SOM 7529860,706,SOM28552,28552,"27 May 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Mogadishu - Dharkenley",2.0095,45.25,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","27 May. Al Shabaab militants killed a Somali police officer in Dharkenly district while he was collecting taxes.",1,1618571926,SOM 5207958,706,SOM28562,28562,"27 May 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)","Women (Somalia)",7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Mudug,Gaalkacyo,,Gaalkacyo,6.7697,47.4308,1,"Radio Dalsan",National,"27 May. Unknown men have stabbed a woman to death in Gaalkayo. She was returning from evening prayer, when she was killed.",1,1559594786,SOM 7527668,706,SOM28556,28556,"27 May 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Civilians (Somalia)","Journalists (Somalia)",7,17,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,Mogadishu,2.0414,45.3337,1,Twitter,"New media","27 May. Journalist Ali Adan Mumin, a reporter of the Goobjoog News was reportedly assaulted and arrested in Mogadishu.",0,1618571927,SOM 7527672,706,SOM28551,28551,"27 May 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,,,0,30,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Abdiaziz",2.0405,45.36,1,Twitter,"New media","27 May. In Mogadishu's Abdul Aziz district, a car bomb explosion occurred but there were no casualties.",0,1618571926,SOM 6269001,706,SOM28546,28546,"26 May 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,11,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Baydhaba,,Baidoa,3.1172,43.6469,1,"Halgan Media",National,"26 May. Three dead after clashes erupt in the city of Baidoa between regional state security forces.",3,1572403720,SOM 7710291,706,SOM28550,28550,"26 May 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Air/drone strike","Military Forces of the United States (2017-2021)",,8,"Al Shabaab",,2,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Togdheer,Owdweyne,,"Qar Goliis",9.8667,44.9167,1,AFRICOM,Regional,"26 May. A drone strike by the US military in Golis Mountains killed three Al Shabaab militants.",3,1614039923,SOM 7530330,706,SOM28544,28544,"26 May 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Hawl Wadaag",2.048,45.32,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","26 May. Al Shabaab militants claimed responsibility for the killing of a Somali military force soldier inside a tuktuk car in Hawl wadag.",1,1618571925,SOM 6134122,706,SOM28547,28547,"26 May 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Diinsoor,,Diinsoor,2.4074,42.9766,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","26 May. Soldiers who tried to forcefully enter an IDP center were shot and injured by Somali military forces in Diinsoor.",0,1571260124,SOM 6134124,706,SOM28549,28549,"26 May 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Sool,"Laas Caanood",,Laascaanood,8.4774,47.3597,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","26 May. Children were injured due to an explosion of UXO in Lasscaanod. Puntland and Somaliland forces had recently clashed in the area.",0,1571260124,SOM 7579532,706,SOM28548,28548,"26 May 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Ceelasha Biyaha",2.0823,45.2102,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","26 May. In Ceelsha Biyaha, Al Shabaab militants claimed responsibility for the RCIED attack on Somali military force.",0,1611613361,SOM 7527623,706,SOM28545,28545,"26 May 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Unidentified Clan Group (Somalia)",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,Mogadishu,2.0414,45.3337,1,Twitter,"New media","26 May. In Mogadishu, a traditional elder has been shot dead inside a mosque just before the residents broke Sunday fasting by Al Shabaab.",1,1618571926,SOM 7528917,706,SOM28543,28543,"26 May 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Mogadishu - Daynile",2.0581,45.3003,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","26 May. Al Shabaab militants claimed responsibility for the killing of a Somali military force soldier in Daynile.",1,1618571925,SOM 6128944,706,SOM28537,28537,"25 May 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Health Workers (Somalia)",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Gedo,Luuq,,Luuq,3.8,42.5446,1,Twitter,"New media","25 May. Casualties are unknown in the Al Shabaab attack of a hospital in Luuq. ",0,1571164644,SOM 7525721,706,SOM28536,28536,"25 May 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Civilians (Somalia)","Labour Group (Somalia)",7,17,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Hamar Weyne",2.0337,45.34,1,"Radio Dalsan",National,"25 May. A Somali military soldier killed a rickshaw driver in Xamar Weyne.",1,1618571925,SOM 6134130,706,SOM28541,28541,"25 May 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Jubaland Security Force",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Afmadow,,Dhobley,0.4063,41.0124,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","25 May. No casualties have been reported after Al Shabaab militants conducted a hit and run attack targeting Jubaland forces in North-eastern of Dhobley town.",0,1571260124,SOM 6134131,706,SOM28542,28542,"25 May 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Bariirre,2.0476,44.8975,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","25 May. A RCIED exploded targeting Somali military vehicle near Barrire village neighborhood and Somali military retaliated with gunfire towards suspected directions.",0,1571260124,SOM 7713287,706,SOM28535,28535,"24 May 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Air/drone strike","Military Forces of the United States (2017-2021)",,8,"Al Shabaab",,2,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle","Wanla Weyn",,"Balad Amiin",2.5829,44.7217,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","24 May. A drone strike by the US military in Balad Amiin has killed two Al Shabaab militants.",2,1614039933,SOM 7528509,706,SOM28531,28531,"24 May 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Hawl Wadaag",2.048,45.32,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","24 May. A hand grenade was hurled at a security checkpoint and Somali military soldiers reacted with gunfire towards the suspected direction of the perpetrators.",0,1618571925,SOM 7531103,706,SOM28530,28530,"24 May 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)","Government of Somalia (2017-)",7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Mogadishu - Daynile",2.0581,45.3003,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","24 May. An IED targeted a former government official in Daynile and as a result a few people were injured.",0,1618571925,SOM 6134133,706,SOM28533,28533,"24 May 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence",Grenade,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Baydhaba,,Baidoa,3.1172,43.6469,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","24 May. A hand grenade thrown at Southwest police officers injured several people in Baidoa.",0,1571260124,SOM 5319287,706,SOM28534,28534,"24 May 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Kenya (2013-)",,8,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,38,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Gedo,"Ceel Waaq",,"El Wak",2.7352,41.0177,1,"Radio Kulmiye",National,"24 May. In El Wak district, Kenya's military clashed with local Somali civilians when the former allegedly tried to take construction equipments from the area.",0,1561469331,SOM 6134135,706,SOM28540,28540,"24 May 2019",2019,1,"Strategic developments","Disrupted weapons use","Al Shabaab",,2,,,0,20,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,Jalalaqsi,,Jalalaqsi,3.3834,45.5969,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","24 May. In Jalalaqasi, three Al Shabaab militants died from the premature explosion of an IED that they were carrying.",3,1571260124,SOM 7533230,706,SOM28532,28532,"24 May 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Hodan,,"Mogadishu - Hodan",2.0333,45.35,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","24 May. After receiving a call from local residents about presence of suspected criminals in Hodan district, police clashed with local armed group and at least two people were killed.",2,1611019351,SOM 6134139,706,SOM28538,28538,"23 May 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bari,Bossaso,,Bosaso,11.2842,49.1816,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","23 May. No group claimed responsibility for the killing of a police officer and the injury of his colleague in Bossaso.",1,1571260124,SOM 6134140,706,SOM28539,28539,"23 May 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Qoryooley,,Mashalaay,1.7407,44.5986,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","23 May. The level of casualty is unknown after Al Shabaab militants attacked the Somali military forces at Mashalay village and both sides exchanged gunfire.",0,1571260124,SOM 7713338,706,SOM28529,28529,"22 May 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Air/drone strike","Military Forces of the United States (2017-2021)",,8,"Islamic State (Somalia)",,2,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Togdheer,Owdweyne,,"Qar Goliis",9.8667,44.9167,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","22 May. A drone strike by the US military in Golis Mountains killed two ISIS in Somalia militants.",2,1614039933,SOM 7528767,706,SOM28524,28524,"22 May 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Mogadishu - Dharkenley",2.0095,45.25,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","22 May. After an explosion of a UVIED in Dharkenley, Somali police forces fired towards the directions of the attack and civilians were injured.",0,1618571924,SOM 7532700,706,SOM28528,28528,"22 May 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)","Civilians (Somalia)",1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,Mogadishu,2.0414,45.3337,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","22 May. In Mogadishu, Al Shabaab militants claimed to have killed a big number of government officials in an IED attack at a security checkpoint. Unknown fatalities coded as 10.",10,1618571925,SOM 7531684,706,SOM28527,28527,"22 May 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Labour Group (Somalia)",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Mogadishu - Dharkenley",2.0095,45.25,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","22 May. Suspected Al Shabaab militants killed some business people in Dharkenley. Unknown fatalities coded as 10.",10,1618571924,SOM 7529132,706,SOM28526,28526,"22 May 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Mogadishu - Dharkenley",2.0095,45.25,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","22 May. Two RCIEDs targeted a civilian vehicle between Hoosh Village and Ex-Control Afgoye junction in Dharkenly.",0,1618571924,SOM 7526868,706,SOM28525,28525,"22 May 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) National Intelligence and Security Agency",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Mogadishu - Dharkenley",2.0095,45.25,1,"Somali Memo",National,"22 May. Al Shabaab has claimed to have killed two officers of the Somali military intelligence in Dharkenley.",2,1618571924,SOM 6269011,706,SOM28523,28523,"21 May 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Military Forces of Somaliland (2010-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Sanaag,Ceerigaabo,,"Damale Xagare",9.9281,47.9419,1,"Halgan Media",National,"21 May. Puntland forces have repelled an ambush by Somaliland forces on the vehicle of the state's minister of education in Damalle Hagarre. ",0,1572403720,SOM 6134146,706,SOM28516,28516,"21 May 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bari,Bossaso,,Bosaso,11.2842,49.1816,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","21 May. A police officer was shot dead by unknown people in Bossaso as he got out of his car to check the cause of a traffic jam.",1,1571260124,SOM 6134147,706,SOM28517,28517,"21 May 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Diinsoor,,Diinsoor,2.4074,42.9766,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","21 May. In Diinsoor, a soldier of the Somali military forces repulsed attacking Al Shabaab militants and killed one of them.",1,1571260124,SOM 6134149,706,SOM28520,28520,"21 May 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)","Labour Group (Somalia)",7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Dhagahtur,2.1436,45.1165,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","21 May. In Dhagahtuur, unknown armed men shot and killed a garage owner. Motive unknown.",0,1571260124,SOM 6134150,706,SOM28521,28521,"21 May 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Qoryooley,,Qoryooley,1.7878,44.53,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","21 May. Al Shabaab militants attacked Somali military forces and both sides exchanged gunfire in Qoryooley.",0,1571260124,SOM 6134151,706,SOM28522,28522,"21 May 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Leelkayse Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Saad Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,44,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Mudug,Gaalkacyo,,Gaalkacyo,6.7697,47.4308,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","21 May. Some people were killed and injured due to a clash between armed pastoralists from Leelkase and Saiad clans in the southwest of Galkayo due to a land dispute. Unknown fatalities coded as 10.",10,1571260124,SOM 7798173,706,SOM28519,28519,"21 May 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence",Grenade,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)","Government of Somalia (2017-)",7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Kismaayo,,Kismayo,-0.3603,42.5463,1,"Halgan Media",National,"21 May. A hand grenade explosion in Kismayo wounded two people at the headquarters of the Administration.",0,1617662602,SOM 7799234,706,SOM28518,28518,"21 May 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence",Grenade,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Kismaayo,,Kismayo,-0.3603,42.5463,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","21 May. In Fanoole, a hand grenade was thrown at a civilian tea shop injuring some people.",0,1617662604,SOM 7533012,706,SOM28515,28515,"21 May 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Shelling/artillery/missile attack","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-)",,8,38,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Waaberi",2.0195,45.31,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","21 May. One of two mortar rounds by an unknown armed group had landed close to an AMISOM infrastructure and another at the beach area in Waaberi.",0,1618571924,SOM 7528918,706,SOM28513,28513,"21 May 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Mogadishu - Daynile",2.0581,45.3003,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","21 May. Somali military forces reacted with gunfire after a hand grenade was thrown at them in Daynile district.",0,1618571924,SOM 7532255,706,SOM28514,28514,"21 May 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Hodan,,"Mogadishu - Hodan",2.0333,45.35,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","21 May. In Hodan district, a Somali police officer who was shopping was killed by suspected Al Shabaab militants.",1,1611019348,SOM 6268981,706,SOM28511,28511,"20 May 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Military Forces of Kenya (2013-)",,8,38,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Afmadow,,Dhobley,0.4063,41.0124,2,"Halgan Media",National,"20 May. Al Shabaab militants clashed with the Kenyan defense forces in Dhobley. Casualties unknown. ",0,1572403720,SOM 7163458,706,SOM28505,28505,"20 May 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bakool,Tayeeglow,,Tayeeglow,4.0182,44.5127,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 20 May 2019, Somali military forces attacked Al Shabaab militants in the northeast of Tayeeglow town (Tayeeglow, Bakool). Both sides exchanged gunfire.",0,1595270721,SOM 7530070,706,SOM28508,28508,"20 May 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Hodan,,"Mogadishu - Hodan",2.0333,45.35,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","20 May. After unidentified men hurled a hand grenade at Somali military forces in Hodan district, the military reacted with a gunfire.",0,1611019341,SOM 7530332,706,SOM28506,28506,"20 May 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Government of Somalia (2017-)",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Hawl Wadaag",2.048,45.32,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","20 May. In Hawlwadag district, suspected Al Shabaab militants killed a government official.",1,1618571924,SOM 6134156,706,SOM28509,28509,"20 May 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bari,Qandala,,Qandala,11.471,49.8726,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","20 May. Somali military forces reacted with gunfire following the hurling of a hand grenade in Qandala, Bari region.",0,1571260124,SOM 6134157,706,SOM28510,28510,"20 May 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians","Abduction/forced disappearance","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)","Students (Somalia)",7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Galgaduud,"Ceel Buur",,"Ceel Buur",4.6815,46.6234,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","20 May. About 100 Quranic school male students, aged 12 to 16 years, were abducted by Al Shabaab militants from Ceel Buur district.",0,1571260124,SOM 6134158,706,SOM28512,28512,"20 May 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Private Security Forces (Somalia)","Government of Somalia (2017-)",8,38,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Togdheer,Buuhoodle,,Buuhoodle,8.2516,46.3157,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","20 May. In the east of Buuhoodle, suspected two bodyguards of Telecommunication company were shot and killed by unknown gunmen.",2,1571260124,SOM 6268937,706,SOM28503,28503,"19 May 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Afmadow,,Dhobley,0.4063,41.0124,2,"Halgan Media",National,"19 May. A soldier was killed in an explosion in Dhobley. Several others were wounded. ",0,1572403720,SOM 7529005,706,SOM28500,28500,"19 May 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Waaberi",2.0195,45.31,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","19 May. A vehicle laden with explosives detonated at SYL Hotel, near Iskashatada Gadiidka Garage vicinity in Waaberi district.",0,1618571923,SOM 6134161,706,SOM28502,28502,"19 May 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-) Jubaland Security Force",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Diinsoor,,Diinsoor,2.4074,42.9766,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","19 May. In Diinsoor, RCIED targeted Southwest Somali Police but the casualty is unknown.",0,1571260124,SOM 6134162,706,SOM28504,28504,"19 May 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Afgooye,2.15,45.116,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","19 May. A Somali military force base in Afgoye was attacked by machine guns by Al Shabaab militants.",0,1571260124,SOM 7524776,706,SOM28499,28499,"19 May 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,Mogadishu,2.0414,45.3337,1,"Morad News","New media","19 May. Two blasts occurred in Mogadishu. Casualties unknown.",0,1618571923,SOM 7532728,706,SOM28501,28501,"19 May 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Wadajir",2.0462,45.3341,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","19 May. An UVIED attached to a private vehicle exploded at the Djibouti School vicinity in Wadajir, some people were injured.",0,1618571924,SOM 6268949,706,SOM28491,28491,"18 May 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)","Government of Somalia (2017-)",7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Baydhaba,,Bardaale,3.3516,44.1223,1,"Halgan Media",National,"18 May. Regional officials were targeted in a bomb blast in the town of Bardaale. Full casualty unknown.",0,1618571923,SOM 7526446,706,SOM28490,28490,"18 May 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)","Government of Somalia (2017-)",7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,Mogadishu,2.0414,45.3337,1,"Shabelle Media Network",National,"18 May. Unidentified assailants have shot and killed an employee working for Mogadishuis local government.",1,1618571923,SOM 7533109,706,SOM28494,28494,"18 May 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)","Labour Group (Somalia)",7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Hodan,,"Mogadishu - Hodan",2.0333,45.35,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","18 May. In Hodan district, a police man killed a tuktuk driver, who was carrying a pregnant woman. Reason unknown.",1,1611019351,SOM 6134165,706,SOM28495,28495,"18 May 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Galgaduud,"Ceel Buur",,Kooshin,5.1028,46.4675,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","18 May. In Kooshin, a civilian was killed as he tried to mediate two armed people who exchanged gunfire.",1,1571260124,SOM 6134166,706,SOM28496,28496,"18 May 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-)",,8,38,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Gedo,Garbahaarey,,Garbahaarey,3.328,42.2199,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","18 May. Al Shabaab militants launched an attack targeting AMISOM base in Baardheere town and this resulted in an exchange of gunfire between the two.",0,1571260124,SOM 6134167,706,SOM28497,28497,"18 May 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)","Government of Somalia (2017-)",7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Mudug,Gaalkacyo,,Gaalkacyo,6.7697,47.4308,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","18 May. Somali police opened fire on a vehicle carrying a Somali official due to the way it was driving in Gaalkayo.",0,1571260124,SOM 6134168,706,SOM28498,28498,"18 May 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Sool,"Laas Caanood",,Laascaanood,8.4774,47.3597,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","18 May. Unidentified masked men shot and killed a Police officer in Laascanod. Reason unknown.",1,1571260124,SOM 7527647,706,SOM28489,28489,"18 May 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Civilians (Somalia)","Students (Somalia)",7,17,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Mogadishu - Dharkenley",2.0095,45.25,1,Twitter,"New media","18 May. A Somali police officer opens fire on students travelling on a bus in Dharkenly and injures three of them. Motive for the attack unknown.",0,1618571923,SOM 7523142,706,SOM28607,28607,"17 May 2019",2019,3,"Violence against civilians","Sexual violence","Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Civilians (Somalia)","Women (Somalia)",7,17,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,Mogadishu,2.0414,45.3337,1,"Guardian (United Kingdom)",International,"15 January. Suspected police officers in Mogadishu committed a sexual assault on a young girl in Mogadishu.",0,1618571931,SOM 7523147,706,SOM28606,28606,"17 May 2019",2019,3,"Violence against civilians","Sexual violence","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)","Men (Somalia)",7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,Mogadishu,2.0414,45.3337,1,"Guardian (United Kingdom)",International,"15 January. In Mogadishu, a young boy suffered a sexual attack by an unknown man.",0,1618571931,SOM 6255973,706,SOM28485,28485,"17 May 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Non-state actor overtakes territory","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Jubaland Security Force",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Afmadow,,Dif,0.9625,41.0616,1,Calamada,National,"17 May. Al-Shabab militants attacked Jubaland forces and captured Dif village on the outskirts of Dobley District. Casualties unknown.",0,1572403704,SOM 6761333,706,SOM28493,28493,"17 May 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Madigan Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Civilians (Somalia)","Marehan-Wagardhac Sub-Clan Group (Somalia); Women (Somalia)",7,47,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Mudug,Hobyo,,"Hero Dayax",5.68,48.33,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","17 May. In Hero Daya, a woman from the Wagardhac clan/Mareexan was killed by man hailing from Madigan clan. Motive unknown.",1,1580154801,SOM 6134170,706,SOM28486,28486,"17 May 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Jubaland Security Force",,1,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-) Jubaland Security Force",,1,11,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Badhaadhe,,Waamo,-1.05,41.3667,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","17 May. A Jubaland security officer was shot and injured when he exchanged gunfire with Police officers in Waamo.",0,1571260124,SOM 6134171,706,SOM28487,28487,"17 May 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Jubaland Security Force",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Lafoole,2.0833,45.1667,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","17 May. Al Shabaab militants attacked and clashed with Somali military forces in Lafoole, where they were repelled.",0,1571260124,SOM 6134172,706,SOM28488,28488,"17 May 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Jowhar,,"Biyo Cadde",2.9362,45.792,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","17 May. Al Shabaab militants attacked and clashed with AMISOM forces in Biyo Caddale. AMISOM retaliated.",0,1571260124,SOM 6134173,706,SOM28492,28492,"17 May 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Uganda)",,8,38,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Afgooye,2.15,45.116,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","17 May. An IED exploded on AMISOM's foot patrol in Afgoye district. No casualties reported.",0,1571260124,SOM 7527865,706,SOM28484,28484,"17 May 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Government of Somalia (2017-)",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Karan",2.0652,45.39,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","17 May. Al Shabaab militants killed a Somali government official in Karaan. Motive unknown.",1,1618571923,SOM 5184782,706,SOM28474,28474,"16 May 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Islamic State (Somalia)",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Puntland Police Force",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bari,Bossaso,,Bosaso,11.2842,49.1816,1,"Puntland Post",Subnational,"16 May. In Bossaso, Unidentified people wounded three officers of the Puntland police in an IED attack. ",0,1558389801,SOM 5184788,706,SOM28480,28480,"16 May 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Jubaland Security Force",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Gedo,Garbahaarey,,Garbahaarey,3.328,42.2199,1,"Somali Memo",National,"16 May. In Garbhaarey, Al Shabaab militants claimed to have killed seven soldiers of the Jubaland security forces. ",7,1558389801,SOM 5184789,706,SOM28481,28481,"16 May 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Ethiopia)",,8,38,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,"Bulo Burto",,Halgan,4.2117,45.5625,1,"Somali Memo",National,"16 May. In Halgan, AMISOM Ethiopian forces were killed by an explosion. Unknown fatalities coded as 10.",10,1558389801,SOM 7529006,706,SOM28473,28473,"16 May 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)","Government of Somalia (2017-)",7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Waaberi",2.0195,45.31,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","16 May. A device placed on the car of an immigration officer exploded in Waaberi but no casualties occurred.",0,1618571923,SOM 7163439,706,SOM28475,28475,"16 May 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bari,Qardho,,"Rako Raaxo",9.7807,49.7301,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 16 May 2019, Somalia police were targeted by a RCIED in Rako Raaxo town (Qardho, Bari). Casualties unknown.",0,1595270721,SOM 7163440,706,SOM28477,28477,"16 May 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,"Qansax Dheere",,"Qansax Dheere",2.8712,43.0043,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 16 May 2019, Southwest police were attacked by Al Shabaab militants resulting in a clash between the two in Qansax Dheere town (Qansax Dheere, Bay).",0,1595270721,SOM 7525729,706,SOM28470,28470,"16 May 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Hawl Wadaag",2.048,45.32,1,"Radio Dalsan",National,"16 May. Somali security forces killed an armed person in Bakaara market. Reason unknown.",1,1618571922,SOM 7532156,706,SOM28472,28472,"16 May 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Jubaland Security Force",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Hawl Wadaag",2.048,45.32,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","16 May. A suspected Al Shabaab militant shot and injured a soldier of the Somali military force but as he tried to escape after shooting him, he was also shot and killed in Hawalwadag.",1,1618571922,SOM 6134177,706,SOM28476,28476,"16 May 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Jubaland Security Force",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Baydhaba,,Baidoa,3.1172,43.6469,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","16 May. In Baidoa, Al Shabaab militants shot and killed a government soldier. Motive unknown.",1,1571260124,SOM 6134179,706,SOM28478,28478,"16 May 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Jubaland Security Force",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Gedo,Baardheere,,Bardera,2.3385,42.2843,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","16 May. A suspected Al Shabaab militant was killed by Somali military forces in Bardera.",1,1571260124,SOM 6134181,706,SOM28482,28482,"16 May 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Jubaland Security Force",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Bariirre,2.0476,44.8975,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","16 May. Al Shabaab militants killed some Somali military special forces in Bariire. Unknown fatalities coded as 10.",10,1571260124,SOM 6134182,706,SOM28483,28483,"16 May 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Jubaland Security Force",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Warmahan,2.3963,45.0159,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","16 May. Al Shabaab militants targeted Somali military forces in Warmahara and the military forces reacted with a gunfire.",0,1571260124,SOM 7530230,706,SOM28471,28471,"16 May 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)","Labour Group (Somalia)",7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Mogadishu - Dharkenley",2.0095,45.25,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","16 May. In Dharkenly, unidentified gunmen reportedly shot and killed a businessman.",1,1618571922,SOM 7530335,706,SOM28465,28465,"15 May 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,17,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Hawl Wadaag",2.048,45.32,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","15 May. A Somali military force soldier killed a civilian in Hawlwadag neighborhood. Motive unknown.",0,1618571922,SOM 6134186,706,SOM28466,28466,"15 May 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Jubaland Security Force",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Baydhaba,,Makuudo,3.0597,43.6041,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","15 May. There was a confrontation and armed clash between Al Shabaab militants and Somali military forces in Makuudo, which lasted for a few minutes.",0,1571260124,SOM 6134187,706,SOM28467,28467,"15 May 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Jubaland Security Force",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Afgooye,2.15,45.116,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","15 May. Somali military forces attacked Al Shabaab militants in Afgooye. Some militants were killed. Unknown fatalities coded as 10.",10,1571260124,SOM 6134188,706,SOM28468,28468,"15 May 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Afgooye,2.15,45.116,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","15 May. Al Shabaab militants claimed to have killed some AMISOM soldiers in Afgooye district using RCIED. The Soldiers reacted with gun fire after the explosion. Unknown fatalities coded as 10.",10,1571260124,SOM 6134189,706,SOM28469,28469,"15 May 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Teachers (Somalia)",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,Marka,1.7131,44.7639,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","15 May. Al Shabaab militants abducted and killed a Quran teacher in Marka district. Motive unknown.",1,1571260124,SOM 7529137,706,SOM28464,28464,"15 May 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Mogadishu - Dharkenley",2.0095,45.25,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","15 May. The motive for the unidentified gunmen in Dharknely, who shot and injured a senior civilian male, is unknown.",0,1618571922,SOM 5184768,706,SOM28460,28460,"14 May 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Siinka Dheer",2.0721,45.2231,1,VOA,International,"14 May. In Siinka Dheer, two soldiers returning from a funeral were killed by a roadside explosive.",2,1558389801,SOM 7532074,706,SOM28453,28453,"14 May 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Government of Somalia (2017-)",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Wardhigley",2.0549,45.33,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","14 May. An IED loaded vehicle exploded near the office of the District Commission in Wardhigley. Al Shabaab claimed responsibility.",0,1618571922,SOM 7532342,706,SOM28452,28452,"14 May 2019",2019,1,Protests,"Peaceful protest","Protesters (Somalia)","Students (Somalia)",6,,,0,60,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,Mogadishu,2.0414,45.3337,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","14 May. Students have protested in Mogadishu because their secondary examination was cancelled after alleged exam leaks. [size=no report].",0,1618571922,SOM 7533130,706,SOM28450,28450,"14 May 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Hawl Wadaag",2.048,45.32,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","14 May. In Hawl Wadag, armed people threw a hand grenade against Somali military forces and the later fired back at the suspected direction of the attack.",0,1618571921,SOM 6134192,706,SOM28454,28454,"14 May 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Jubaland Security Force",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Baydhaba,,Baidoa,3.1172,43.6469,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","14 May. In Baidoa district, Somali military forces and Al Shabaab militants clashed but casualties are unknown.",0,1571260124,SOM 6134193,706,SOM28455,28455,"14 May 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Air/drone strike","Unidentified Military Forces",,8,"Al Shabaab",,2,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Gedo,"Ceel Waaq",,Busaar,2.6778,41.3254,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","14 May. In Busaar, an unidentified military force conducted an airstrike against Al Shabaab forces. Casualties unknown.",0,1571260124,SOM 6134194,706,SOM28456,28456,"14 May 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Jubaland Security Force",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Gedo,Doolow,,Geedweyne,4.0304,42.294,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","14 May. In Geedweyne, Al Shabaab forces attacked Jubaland security forces and the two forces clashed each other.",0,1571260124,SOM 6134195,706,SOM28457,28457,"14 May 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians","Abduction/forced disappearance","Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (International)","Aid Workers (International)",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Gedo,Doolow,,Geedweyne,4.0304,42.294,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","14 May. In Geedweyne, Al Shabaab forces abducted workers of an international NGO and their drivers.",0,1571260124,SOM 6134196,706,SOM28458,28458,"14 May 2019",2019,1,Protests,"Excessive force against protesters","Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Protesters (Somalia)","Students (Somalia)",6,16,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,"Belet Weyne",,"Belet Weyne",4.736,45.2043,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","14 May. Police dispersed the protesters with live bullets and injured protesting students in Beletweyene.",0,1571260124,SOM 6134197,706,SOM28459,28459,"14 May 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Afgooye,2.15,45.116,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","14 May. In Afgooye, Al Shabaab militants attacked AMISOM forces. Both sides exchanged gunfire.",0,1571260124,SOM 6134198,706,SOM28461,28461,"14 May 2019",2019,1,"Strategic developments","Looting/property destruction","Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Cadale,,"Geel Gub",2.9822,46.2872,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","14 May. Al Shabaab militants infiltrated the village of Geel Gub stole animals, foodstuffs, and money from the residents.",0,1571260124,SOM 6134200,706,SOM28463,28463,"14 May 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Police Forces of Somaliland (2010-)",,1,"Civilians (Somalia)","Journalists (Somalia)",7,17,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Sool,"Laas Caanood",,Laascaanood,8.4774,47.3597,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","14 May. A journalist was attacked and arrested by Somaliland police in Laascaannod. Reason unknown.",0,1571260124,SOM 7533779,706,SOM28451,28451,"14 May 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Suicide bomb","Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Government of Somalia (2017-)",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,Mogadishu,2.0414,45.3337,1,VOA,International,"14 May. A suicide bomber hit the offices of the Warta Nabadda district of Mogadishu killing four people and injuring several others.",5,1618571922,SOM 7579622,706,SOM28462,28462,"14 May 2019",2019,1,Protests,"Peaceful protest","Protesters (Somalia)","Students (Somalia)",6,,,0,60,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Jowhar,,Jowhar,2.7797,45.5042,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","14 May. Students have protested in Jowhar because their secondary examination was cancelled after alleged exam leaks. [size=no report].",0,1611613361,SOM 7533131,706,SOM28447,28447,"13 May 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,11,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Hawl Wadaag",2.048,45.32,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","13 May. Somali military force soldiers were injured after their own colleague opened fire against them in Hawl Wadag for an unknown reason.",0,1618571921,SOM 7531164,706,SOM28448,28448,"13 May 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Hodan,,"Mogadishu - Hodan",2.0333,45.35,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","13 May. After unknown armed group hurled a hand grenade against Somali military forces in Hodan, the military responded with gunfire.",0,1611019345,SOM 6134204,706,SOM28449,28449,"13 May 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Jubaland Security Force",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Afmadow,,Afmadow,0.5172,42.071,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","13 May. After being attacked by Al Shabaab militants in Afmadow, Somali military forces retaliated with gunfires at the attackers. Casualties unknown.",0,1571260124,SOM 7528638,706,SOM28446,28446,"13 May 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Government of Somalia (2017-)",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Bondhere",2.0456,45.34,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","13 May. In Bondhere, an ex-government staffer was shot dead by Al Shabaab militants, who claimed responsibility.",1,1618571921,SOM 7799307,706,SOM28444,28444,"12 May 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence",Grenade,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Kismaayo,,Kismayo,-0.3603,42.5463,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","12 May. An unidentified armed person hurled a hand grenade targeting a teashop in Kismayo, which landed on an empty land.",0,1617662605,SOM 7530136,706,SOM28441,28441,"12 May 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Karan",2.0652,45.39,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","12 May. Suspected Al Shabaab militants have shot dead a Somali military soldier, who was shopping in Karaan. Motive for the attack unknown.",1,1618571921,SOM 7531166,706,SOM28440,28440,"12 May 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Labour Group (Somalia)",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Hodan,,"Mogadishu - Hodan",2.0333,45.35,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","12 May. Al Shabaab claimed responsibility for the death of one person and injury of other civilians in Hodan due to a UVIED explosion.",1,1611019345,SOM 6134212,706,SOM28442,28442,"12 May 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Jubaland Security Force",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Kismaayo,,"Abdale Birole",-0.4906,42.1969,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","12 May. A brief clash occurred between Jubaland security forces and Al Shabaab after the later attacked the security forces in Abdal Birole.",0,1571260124,SOM 6134213,706,SOM28443,28443,"12 May 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Jubaland Security Force",,1,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Jubaland Security Force",,1,11,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Kismaayo,,"Buulo Gaduud",-0.074,42.5719,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","12 May. A Jubaland Security officer, who was attempting to defect, shot and injured his own colleagues that prevented him in Bullo Gadud.",0,1571260124,SOM 6134215,706,SOM28445,28445,"12 May 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Afgooye,2.15,45.116,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","12 May. Al Shabaab militants attacked AMISOM forces in Afgoye. Both sides exchanged gunfires.",0,1571260124,SOM 5177608,706,SOM28428,28428,"11 May 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Jubaland Security Force",1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Mudug,Gaalkacyo,,Gaalkacyo,6.7697,47.4308,1,"Garowe Online",Subnational,"11 May. Al Shabaab militants killed the military commander of the joint Puntland and Galmudug Regional Task Force, Khalif Nur Shil, in Gaalkayo. ",1,1557799602,SOM 7533468,706,SOM28435,28435,"11 May 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Yaqshid",2.0678,45.35,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 11 May 2019, an unknown group hurled a hand grenade at Somali military forces in Mogadishu-Yaqshid district (Yaqshid, Banadir). The forces responded with gunfire. The security forces caught one of the suspected attackers.",0,1618571921,SOM 6134219,706,SOM28436,28436,"11 May 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Puntland Police Force",7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bari,Bossaso,,Bosaso,11.2842,49.1816,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","11 May. In Bossaso, civilians were injured after a RCIED exploded outside a military court just after Al Shabaab militants were sentenced to imprisonments.",0,1571260124,SOM 6134220,706,SOM28437,28437,"11 May 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Balcad,,Gololey,2.4492,45.3542,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","11 May. Fifteen Al Shabaab soldiers were killed by Somali military forces when they battled in Gololey.",15,1571260124,SOM 6134221,706,SOM28438,28438,"11 May 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Cadale,,Mirtuugo,2.8111,46.1039,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","11 May. In Mirtuugo, after an attack by Al Shabaab militants, there was an exchange of small arms with the Somali military forces.",0,1571260124,SOM 6134222,706,SOM28439,28439,"11 May 2019",2019,1,"Strategic developments","Looting/property destruction","Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Balcad,,"Raga Ceel",2.6557,46.0091,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","11 May. Al Shabaab militants reportedly looted the possession of the residents of Raga Ceel.",0,1618571921,SOM 7527631,706,SOM28426,28426,"11 May 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (International)",,7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,Mogadishu,2.0414,45.3337,1,Twitter,"New media","11 May. A Turkish engineer was killed in Mogadishu, when an IED attached to his car exploded.",1,1618571920,SOM 5177605,706,SOM28425,28425,"10 May 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Uganda)",,8,38,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,"Bulo Mareer",1.6298,44.5196,1,"Somali Memo",National,"10 May. At least two AMISOM Ugandan soldiers were killed in an explosion in Bulo Marer. Attackers unknown. ",2,1557799602,SOM 7528982,706,SOM28433,28433,"10 May 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Hodan,,"Mogadishu - Hodan",2.0333,45.35,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","10 May. In Hodan district, a suspected IED was thrown from a vehicle and tuktuk driver was injured, as a result.",0,1611019338,SOM 7529502,706,SOM28432,28432,"10 May 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Mogadishu - Dharkenley",2.0095,45.25,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","10 May. Unidentified armed people have shot dead a Somali military soldier due to an unknown cause in Dharkenley.",1,1618571921,SOM 6134228,706,SOM28434,28434,"10 May 2019",2019,1,Protests,"Peaceful protest","Protesters (Somalia)","Wadani Somaliland National Party",6,,,0,60,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Woqooyi Galbeed",Hargeysa,,Hargeysa,9.5598,44.0668,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","10 May. Condemning the arrest of their Party's Youths Chairman, members of Wadani Opposition Party members demonstrated in front of Hargeisa. [size=no report].",0,1571260124,SOM 6127639,706,SOM29426,29426,"09 May 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Uganda)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,Marka,1.7131,44.7639,3,Twitter,"New media","05 September. In Lower Shabelle, Al Shabaab said it has killed several AMISOM Uganda forces in an IED attack. Unknown fatalities coded at low estimate of 3.",3,1571164643,SOM 7799592,706,SOM28430,28430,"09 May 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Jubaland Security Force",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Kismaayo,,Kismayo,-0.3603,42.5463,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","09 May. In Kismayo, Jubaland security forces clashed with an armed group due to an unknown cause.",0,1617662605,SOM 7710257,706,SOM28424,28424,"09 May 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Air/drone strike","Military Forces of the United States (2017-2021)",,8,"Islamic State (Somalia)",,2,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Togdheer,Burco,,Burco,9.745,45.634,2,AFP,International,"09 May. United States air force have conducted an air strike in the Golis Mountains targeting Islamic State forces and killed four IS.",4,1614039923,SOM 7531105,706,SOM29428,29428,"09 May 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Mogadishu - Daynile",2.0581,45.3003,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","05 September. In Daynile, Al Shabaab militants and military forces clashed.",0,1618571967,SOM 6318965,706,SOM28423,28423,"09 May 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Jubaland Security Force",1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Juba",Jilib,,Jilib,0.4833,42.7666,1,Xinhua,International,"09 May. Somali military forces along with Jubaland security forces have killed 18 Al Shabaab militants in Jilib.",18,1572403791,SOM 7530137,706,SOM28429,28429,"09 May 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Karan",2.0652,45.39,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","09 May. Al Shabaab militants claimed responsibility for the killing of a Somali military forces soldier in Karaan.",1,1618571920,SOM 7712457,706,SOM28422,28422,"09 May 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of the United States (2017-2021)",,8,"Islamic State (Somalia)",,2,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Qoryooley,,Farsoley,2.0844,44.5452,1,"Halgan Media",National,"09 May. United States forces have reportedly have raided Farsooleey in Shabellaha Hoose and abducted three suspected IS militants.",0,1614039929,SOM 6134229,706,SOM28421,28421,"09 May 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Bariirre,2.0476,44.8975,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","09 May. Al Shabaab militants attacked Somali military forces in Bariire after it was recaptured from them a week ago.",0,1571260124,SOM 6134232,706,SOM28431,28431,"09 May 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,Marka,1.7131,44.7639,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","09 May. In Marka, Al Shabaab militants attacked Somali military forces and both sides exchanged gunfire for some hours. Casualties unknown.",0,1571260124,SOM 6134233,706,SOM29427,29427,"09 May 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)","Omar Mahmud Clan Group (Somalia)",7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Mudug,Gaalkacyo,,Gaalkacyo,6.7697,47.4308,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","05 September. An elder man from the Omar Mahmud clan has been killed in Gaalkcayo by unidentified assailants.",1,1571260124,SOM 6134234,706,SOM29429,29429,"09 May 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Awdheegle,1.9833,44.8333,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","05 September. An undisclosed number of people were killed and others wounded due to an explosive attack by unknown people using RCIED in Awdheegle.Unknown fatalities coded at low estimate of 3.",3,1571260124,SOM 6134235,706,SOM29430,29430,"09 May 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,Golweyn,1.6584,44.58,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","05 September. Al Shabaab militants claimed killing AMISOM troops in Golweyn using RCIED. Unknown fatalities coded at low estimate of 3.",3,1571260124,SOM 6134236,706,SOM29431,29431,"09 May 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,23,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle","Adan Yabaal",,"Adan Yabaal",3.5484,46.5459,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","05 September. In Adan Yabaal, a person with several arms in his car was stopped at an Al Shabaab checkpoint. He attempted to flee but was shot and killed.",1,1571260124,SOM 6134237,706,SOM29432,29432,"09 May 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)","Aid Workers (Somalia)",7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Nugaal,Garoowe,,Garowe,8.4064,48.4819,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","05 September. In Garowe, unknown assailants attacked construction working on the construction of a dam being implemented by the International Islamic Relief.",0,1571260124,SOM 6134238,706,SOM29433,29433,"09 May 2019",2019,1,"Strategic developments","Looting/property destruction","Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle","Adan Yabaal",,"Adan Yabaal",3.5484,46.5459,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","06 September. In Adnan Yabaal, a group of 15 Al Shabaab militants looted goats from civilians.",0,1571260124,SOM 6134239,706,SOM29434,29434,"09 May 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Muslim Group (Somalia)",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,Golweyn,1.6584,44.58,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","05 September. In Golweyn, Al Shabaab militants claimed to have shot and killed an Islamic teacher. Motive unknown.",1,1571260124,SOM 7529505,706,SOM28413,28413,"08 May 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Government of Somalia (2017-)",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Mogadishu - Dharkenley",2.0095,45.25,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","08 May. Suspected Al Shabaab militants shot and injured a government worker in Dharkenley.",0,1618571920,SOM 7710260,706,SOM28420,28420,"08 May 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Air/drone strike","Military Forces of the United States (2017-2021)",,8,"Islamic State (Somalia)",,2,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Togdheer,Burco,,Burco,9.745,45.634,2,AFP,International,"08 May. United States air force have conducted an air strike in Golis Mountains targeting Islamic State forces and killed 13 IS members.",13,1614039923,SOM 7533470,706,SOM28416,28416,"08 May 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Yaqshid",2.0678,45.35,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","08 May. A hand grenade was thrown at police checkpoint in Yaaqshid and the police reacted with a gunfire towards the direction of the attackers.",0,1618571920,SOM 6134242,706,SOM28417,28417,"08 May 2019",2019,1,"Strategic developments","Disrupted weapons use","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Puntland Security Force",,1,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bari,Bossaso,,Bosaso,11.2842,49.1816,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","08 May. Puntland security forces safely removed a 5Kg IED was planted at the police force's checkpoint in Bossaso.",0,1571260124,SOM 6134243,706,SOM28418,28418,"08 May 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Qoryooley,,Qoryooley,1.7878,44.53,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","08 May. Al Shabaab militants clashed with Somali military forces in Qoryooley. Casualties unknown.",0,1571260124,SOM 6134244,706,SOM28419,28419,"08 May 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Omar Mahmud Clan Militia (Somalia)","Pastoralists (Somalia)",4,"Saad Clan Militia (Somalia)","Pastoralists (Somalia)",4,44,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Mudug,Jariiban,,Jariiban,7.2135,48.851,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","08 May. Due to alleged camel ownership disputes, pastoralists from Omar Mohamud and Saad clans clashed at Laasadheerdheer area in Jariiban. Some were wounded.",0,1571260124,SOM 7532261,706,SOM28415,28415,"08 May 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Civilians (Somalia)","Labour Group (Somalia)",7,17,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Hodan,,"Mogadishu - Hodan",2.0333,45.35,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","08 May. In Hodan district, a Somali police officer killed a rickshaw driver over suspected disagreement tax issues.",1,1611019348,SOM 7532524,706,SOM28414,28414,"08 May 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,11,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Hawl Wadaag",2.048,45.32,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","08 May. A Somali police officer shot dead another police officer in Hawl Wadag. Motive unknown.",1,1618571920,SOM 6268996,706,SOM28409,28409,"07 May 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Non-state actor overtakes territory","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Kenya)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Gedo,"Belet Xaawo",,Dhamase,3.15,41.33,1,"Halgan Media",National,"07 May. Al Shabaab forces seized the town of Dhamase after fighting with the Kenyan forces.",0,1572403720,SOM 7528774,706,SOM28408,28408,"07 May 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Mogadishu - Dharkenley",2.0095,45.25,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","07 May. Al Shabaab militants claimed responsibility for the killing of a young civilian in Dharkenley.",1,1618571920,SOM 6134250,706,SOM28410,28410,"07 May 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Afgooye,2.15,45.116,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","07 May. In the Northeast of Afgoye AMISOM forces and Al Shabaab militants clashed for over 30 minutes. Casualties unknown.",0,1571260124,SOM 6316779,706,SOM28411,28411,"07 May 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Balcad,,Yaaqla,2.5083,45.4852,1,Xinhua,International,"07 May. Somali military forces have said that they have killed 11 Al Shabaab militants in Yaaqla.",11,1572403788,SOM 6134251,706,SOM28412,28412,"07 May 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians","Sexual violence","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)","Women (Somalia)",7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Nugaal,Garoowe,,Garowe,8.4064,48.4819,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","07 May. A woman was stabbed and seriously wounded by an armed man who attempted to rape her in Garowe.",0,1571260124,SOM 6128432,706,SOM28407,28407,"06 May 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Balcad,,Yaaqla,2.5083,45.4852,1,Twitter,"New media","06 May. In Yaaqla, Al Shabaab claim to have killed two senior and several other soldiers of the Somali military forces. Unknown fatalities coded as 10.",10,1571164644,SOM 7532619,706,SOM28400,28400,"06 May 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Yaqshid",2.0678,45.35,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","06 May. A hand grenade was hurled at police checkpoint injuring one in Yaaqshiid and the police reacted with gunfire.",0,1618571920,SOM 7530339,706,SOM28399,28399,"06 May 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Hawl Wadaag",2.048,45.32,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","06 May. Unidentified men hurled a hand grenade at Somali military forces on foot patrol in Hawl Wadg. The military reacted with gunfire.",0,1618571919,SOM 7712454,706,SOM28405,28405,"06 May 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Air/drone strike","Military Forces of the United States (2017-2021)",,8,"Al Shabaab",,2,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Tortoroow,2.2524,44.6905,1,Goobjoob,National,"On May 6, a US airstrike has killed at least two suspected Al Shabaab militants in Tortoroow.",2,1614039929,SOM 6134253,706,SOM28401,28401,"06 May 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bari,Bossaso,,Bosaso,11.2842,49.1816,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","06 May. Unknown armed killed a Somali police officer in Bossaso. Motive unknown.",1,1571260124,SOM 6134254,706,SOM28402,28402,"06 May 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bari,Bossaso,,Bosaso,11.2842,49.1816,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","06 May. Unknown armed people shot dead a man in Bossaso. Motive unknown.",1,1571260124,SOM 6134255,706,SOM28403,28403,"06 May 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,"Belet Weyne",,"Belet Weyne",4.736,45.2043,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","06 May. After Al Shabaab militants hurled a hand grenade at Somali military forces in Beletwene, the later reacted by firing at the direction of the attack.",0,1571260124,SOM 6134256,706,SOM28404,28404,"06 May 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-)",,8,38,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,"Bulo Burto",,Halgan,4.2117,45.5625,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","06 May. AMISOM forces were injured when a RCIED exploded on the road and they responded by firing at the direction of the explosion in Halgan.",0,1571260124,SOM 6134257,706,SOM28406,28406,"06 May 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)","AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-)",1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Balcad,,Balcad,2.39,45.3833,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","06 May. After their joint operations by the Somali military force and AMISOM, the former were targeted by an IED in Balcad.",0,1571260124,SOM 7530078,706,SOM28391,28391,"05 May 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Hodan,,"Mogadishu - Hodan",2.0333,45.35,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","05 May. After a hand grenade was thrown at them by an unknown armed group, Somali military forces retaliated by firing back.",0,1611019341,SOM 7530340,706,SOM28389,28389,"05 May 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Shelling/artillery/missile attack","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-)","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Hawl Wadaag",2.048,45.32,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","05 May. AMISOM and Somali military forces were targeted by Al Shabaab militants, who used mortars in Hawlwadag.",0,1618571919,SOM 7530439,706,SOM28390,28390,"05 May 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)","Hawiye Clan Group (Somalia)",1,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)","Habar Gedir Clan Group (Somalia)",1,11,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Hodan,,"Mogadishu - Hodan",2.0333,45.35,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","05 May. Two groups of government soldiers of the Hawiye and Habargidir sub clans engaged in an exchange of gunfire over a land dispute. Civilians were injured.",0,1611019342,SOM 7579853,706,SOM28398,28398,"05 May 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Jowhar,,Jowhar,2.7797,45.5042,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","05 May. Suspected Al Shabaab militants attacked Somali military forces using an IED in Jowhar. Soldiers were injured.",0,1611613362,SOM 6134260,706,SOM28392,28392,"05 May 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians","Abduction/forced disappearance","Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Government of Somalia (2017-)",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Gedo,Garbahaarey,,"Reys Qode",3.3639,42.3511,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","05 May. In Reys Qodo, a regional official was abducted by suspected Al Shabaab militants.",0,1571260124,SOM 6134261,706,SOM28393,28393,"05 May 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)","Aid Workers (International)",7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,"Belet Weyne",,"Hawo Tako",4.75,45.2,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","05 May. A building of an international non-governmental organization was attacked in Hawo Tako by unknown armed men.",0,1571260124,SOM 6134262,706,SOM28394,28394,"05 May 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Government regains territory","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,"Bulo Burto",,"Buur Weyn",3.5904,45.5598,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","05 May. In Buur Weyne, Somali military forces attacked Al Shabaab base and the later were forced to withdraw from the village.",0,1571260124,SOM 6134263,706,SOM28395,28395,"05 May 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Cabdow Dibile",2.0864,45.0711,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","05 May. An IED exploded as a government minibus was passing that was planted to target a military vehicle near Adow Dibile in Afgoye district. Some people were killed; unknown fatalities coded as 3.",3,1571260124,SOM 6134264,706,SOM28396,28396,"05 May 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Jambaluul,2.1833,45.1528,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","05 May. Explosives were found hidden inside the minibus in Afgooye and as the EOD team was attempting to dismantle the explosive, it exploded and a police officer was injured.",0,1571260124,SOM 6134265,706,SOM28397,28397,"05 May 2019",2019,1,"Strategic developments","Disrupted weapons use","Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,Marka,1.7131,44.7639,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","05 May. Somali security forces seized significant number of explosives. No casualties were reported during the recovery.",0,1571260124,SOM 6134272,706,SOM28385,28385,"04 May 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bari,Bossaso,,Bosaso,11.2842,49.1816,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","04 May. A RCIED detonated outside the house a Somali military force commander in Bossaso causing property damage. No group claimed responsibility but Al Shabaab has been making threats before.",0,1571260124,SOM 6134273,706,SOM28386,28386,"04 May 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,11,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,"Belet Weyne",,"Belet Weyne",4.736,45.2043,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","04 May. A Somali military force soldier shot and injured another soldier from the military in Beledweyne town. Motive unknown.",0,1571260124,SOM 6134274,706,SOM28387,28387,"04 May 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Bariirre,2.0476,44.8975,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","04 May. Al Shabaab militants attacked Somali military forces in Barriire as they attempted to recapture the area the lost last week to the military. Casualties unknown.",0,1571260124,SOM 6134275,706,SOM28388,28388,"04 May 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,Marka,1.7131,44.7639,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","04 May. Al Shabaab militants used heavy weapons to attack on Somali military forces base. Casualties unknown.",0,1571260124,SOM 7531636,706,SOM28384,28384,"04 May 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Wadajir",2.0462,45.3341,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","04 May. Armed men shot dead a Somali police officer in Wadajir. Motive unknown.",1,1618571919,SOM 6134277,706,SOM28370,28370,"03 May 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Baydhaba,,Baidoa,3.1172,43.6469,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","03 May. In Baidoa district, Somali police officers shot dead an armed man. Motive unknown.",1,1571260124,SOM 6134278,706,SOM28380,28380,"03 May 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,11,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bakool,Xudur,,Oddur,4.1213,43.8895,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","03 May. Clash broke out between two groups of Southwest police after one group resisted to be disarmed, as instructed by the commanders. Injuries were reported.",0,1571260124,SOM 6134279,706,SOM28383,28383,"03 May 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Habar Gedir Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,47,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,Jalalaqsi,,Bukurale,3.3167,45.85,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","03 May. Several civilians, mostly children, were shot and killed by suspected Habergir clan militias near Bukurle. Unknown fatalities coded as 10.",10,1571260124,SOM 7692058,706,SOM28382,28382,"03 May 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Hamar Jabjab",2.0276,45.33,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","03 May. In Hamar Jadid, Al Shabaab militants clashed with Somali military forces after the former hurled a hand grenade against the later's checkpoint.",0,1618571919,SOM 7530013,706,SOM28381,28381,"03 May 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Mogadishu - Daynile",2.0581,45.3003,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","03 May. Civilians were injured when a military official's car exploded in Daynile.",0,1618571919,SOM 6134282,706,SOM28363,28363,"02 May 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,11,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Baydhaba,,Baidoa,3.1172,43.6469,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","02 May. Two groups, suspected to be members of the Somali military forces, clashed each other and one person was killed.",1,1571260124,SOM 6134283,706,SOM28364,28364,"02 May 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians","Abduction/forced disappearance","Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Baydhaba,,Baidoa,3.1172,43.6469,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","02 May. Al Shabaab fighters abducted men, who were looking for a farmland to buy in the outskirts of Baidoa.",0,1571260124,SOM 6134284,706,SOM28365,28365,"02 May 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Kismaayo,,Bar-Sanguun,-0.4876,42.1839,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","02 May. In Bar Sangun, Al Shabaab militants conducted a hit and run attack against Somali military forces checkpoint. Casualties unknown.",0,1571260124,SOM 6134286,706,SOM28367,28367,"02 May 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Bariirre,2.0476,44.8975,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","02 May. In Bariirre, a second day of clash occurred between Al Shabaab militants and Somali military forces.",0,1571260124,SOM 6134288,706,SOM28378,28378,"02 May 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence",Grenade,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Diinsoor,,Diinsoor,2.4074,42.9766,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","02 May. Police officers of Southwest police were injured after a hand grenade was thrown at a tea shop by an unknown armed attacker.",0,1571260124,SOM 7799593,706,SOM28366,28366,"02 May 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Kismaayo,,Kismayo,-0.3603,42.5463,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","02 May. Somali military force patrol hit an IED was planted by AS at Singadar, Kismayo. No casualties reported.",0,1617662605,SOM 7692156,706,SOM28362,28362,"02 May 2019",2019,1,Protests,"Peaceful protest","Protesters (Somalia)","Women (Somalia)",6,,,0,60,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Hamar Jabjab",2.0276,45.33,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","02 May. Widows of Somali military soldiers have protested in Hamar Jabab opposing non-payment of salaries. [size=no report].",0,1618571918,SOM 7579867,706,SOM28369,28369,"02 May 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Jowhar,,Jowhar,2.7797,45.5042,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","02 May. Somali military force in Jowhar were injured after Al Shabaab militants attacked them with a hand grenade.",0,1611613362,SOM 7579625,706,SOM28379,28379,"02 May 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Jowhar,,Jowhar,2.7797,45.5042,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","02 May. Somali military forces injured, clashed with Al Shabaab militants in Jowhar after the militants hurled a hand grenade.",0,1611613361,SOM 6134295,706,SOM28349,28349,"29 April 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Baydhaba,,Makuudo,3.0597,43.6041,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","29 April. Al Shabaab fighters attacked Somali military forces in Makuudo. The later also fought back the attackers.",0,1571260124,SOM 6134296,706,SOM28350,28350,"29 April 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Afmadow,,Dhobley,0.4063,41.0124,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","29 April. Somali military forces were injured after an IED planted at a local teashop in Dhobley town, exploded.",0,1571260124,SOM 6134297,706,SOM28351,28351,"29 April 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,Shalaambood,1.7087,44.6961,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","29 April. After they were attacked by Al Shabaab militants in Shalaambood, Somali military forces fought back the attackers.",0,1571260124,SOM 6134298,706,SOM28352,28352,"29 April 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Habar Jeclo Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Military Forces of Somaliland (2010-)",,1,14,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Sanaag,"Ceel Afweyn",,Garadag,9.4883,46.8674,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","29 April. Two commanders of the Somaliland security forces were ambushed and killed by Habarjeclo militia near Garadag. Reason unknown.",2,1571260124,SOM 7533637,706,SOM28348,28348,"29 April 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Yaqshid",2.0678,45.35,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","29 April. Following a hand grenade attack by unidentified men, Somali military forces reacted with gunfire.",0,1618571918,SOM 7530015,706,SOM28343,28343,"28 April 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Mogadishu - Daynile",2.0581,45.3003,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","28 April. A vehicle of the Somali military force was damaged after it was targeted by an IED in Daynile district. No group claimed responsibility, when several were injured.",0,1618571918,SOM 6134305,706,SOM28346,28346,"28 April 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Qoryooley,,Qoryooley,1.7878,44.53,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","28 April. Al Shabaab militants clashed with Somali military forces in Qoryooley. Casualties unknown.",0,1571260125,SOM 6134306,706,SOM28347,28347,"28 April 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Balcad,,Qalimow,2.5878,45.3695,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","28 April. Al Shabaab militants fought with Somali military forces in Qalimow. Some injuries occurred.",0,1571260125,SOM 7692199,706,SOM28344,28344,"28 April 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Hamar Jabjab",2.0276,45.33,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","28 April. Suspected Al Shabaab militants killed a civilian in Hamar Jaabab. Motive unknown.",1,1618571918,SOM 7799269,706,SOM28345,28345,"28 April 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Jubaland Security Force",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Kismaayo,,Kismayo,-0.3603,42.5463,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","28 April. Jubaland security forces clashed with Al Shabaab militants North of Kismayo. Casualties unknown.",0,1617662605,SOM 6134310,706,SOM28339,28339,"27 April 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Air/drone strike","Unidentified Military Forces",,8,"Al Shabaab",,2,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Baydhaba,,Koban,3.2829,43.5952,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","27 April. Al Shabaab militants were reportedly attacked by an unknown military forces from the air near Koban. Casualties unknown.",0,1571260125,SOM 6134311,706,SOM28340,28340,"27 April 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Gedo,Baardheere,,"Bulo Gudud",2.6333,42.2333,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","27 April. Al Shabaab militants claimed responsibility for the IED attack on Somali military forces in Bulo Gadud. Casualties unknown.",0,1571260125,SOM 6134312,706,SOM28341,28341,"27 April 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians","Abduction/forced disappearance","Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle","Adan Yabaal",,"Adan Yabaal",3.5484,46.5459,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","27 April. Al Shabaab militants abducted a number of boys from Adan Yabaal.",0,1571260125,SOM 6134313,706,SOM28342,28342,"27 April 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-)",,8,38,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Balcad,,Qalimow,2.5878,45.3695,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","27 April. An IED targeting AMISOM forces exploded in Qamilow. Attackers and casualties unknown.",0,1571260125,SOM 7532867,706,SOM28338,28338,"27 April 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Yaqshid",2.0678,45.35,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","27 April. After the tuktuk they were traveling in was attacked by IED, Somali military forces reacted with gunfire in Yaaqshid. There were injuries reported.",0,1618571917,SOM 7533189,706,SOM28337,28337,"27 April 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Shangaani",2.0377,45.35,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","27 April. The driver of a private vehicle was injured in Shangaani after a UVIED explosion. Attackers unknown.",0,1618571917,SOM 7532264,706,SOM28336,28336,"27 April 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,11,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Hodan,,"Mogadishu - Hodan",2.0333,45.35,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","27 April. Two groups of Somali military forces clashed each other over alleged dispute regarding land ownership in Hodan District. Casualties unknown.",0,1611019348,SOM 7531251,706,SOM28377,28377,"27 April 2019",2019,1,"Strategic developments",Arrests,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,17,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,Mogadishu,2.0414,45.3337,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 27 April, around 100 civilians were arrested in Daynile and Xamar Weyene by Somali security forces due to alleged links to Al Shabaab militants.",0,1618571918,SOM 7214118,706,SOM28335,28335,"26 April 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Afgooye,2.15,45.116,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","26 April. Al Shabaab militants attacked a truck in Afgooye injuring several passengers. They looted all valuable items and money from the passengers.",0,1600121131,SOM 7530080,706,SOM28334,28334,"26 April 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Hodan,,"Mogadishu - Hodan",2.0333,45.35,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","26 April. After unknown people threw a hand grenade at Somali military forces, the forces reacted with gunfire in Hodan district. Casualties unknown.",0,1611019341,SOM 6268959,706,SOM28324,28324,"25 April 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Burundi)",,8,38,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Jowhar,,Buurane,2.9647,45.5124,1,"Halgan Media",National,"25 April. AMISOM Burundi forces struck a roadside bomb in Buurane in Shabellaha Dhexe province. Casualties and attackers unknown.",0,1572403720,SOM 6134321,706,SOM28325,28325,"25 April 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Afgooye,2.15,45.116,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","25 April. Al Shabaab militants attacked military forces in Afgoye. They were repulsed.",0,1571260125,SOM 6134322,706,SOM28326,28326,"25 April 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,Marka,1.7131,44.7639,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","25 April. Al Shabaab militants attacked an AMISOM troops' base northwest of Marka District.",0,1571260125,SOM 6134323,706,SOM28327,28327,"25 April 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,17,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Jowhar,,"Biyo Cadde",2.9362,45.792,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","25 April. A soldier killed a tractor driver for unknown reasons in Biyo Cadde",1,1571260125,SOM 6134324,706,SOM28328,28328,"25 April 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-)",,8,38,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,"Buur Hakaba",,"Buur Xakaba",2.8049,44.0821,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","25 April. A person was injured after an AMISOM convoy was hit by an IED in Buur Hakaba.",0,1571260125,SOM 6134325,706,SOM28329,28329,"25 April 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Jowhar,,Fiidow,3.1761,45.4681,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","25 April. Al Shabaab militants attacked a village in the Fidow area, firing at people and stealing cattle.",0,1571260125,SOM 6134327,706,SOM28333,28333,"25 April 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-)",,8,38,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Jowhar,,Buurane,2.9647,45.5124,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","25 April. In Burrane, an AMISOM convoy was targeted by an IED. Casualties unknown.",0,1571260125,SOM 6134328,706,SOM28376,28376,"25 April 2019",2019,1,Protests,"Peaceful protest","Protesters (Somalia)",,6,,,0,60,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Woqooyi Galbeed",Hargeysa,,Hargeysa,9.5598,44.0668,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","25 April. Local residents of Guri Ceel have protested against militia and warlords operating in the state. [size=no report].",0,1571260125,SOM 7712450,706,SOM28330,28330,"25 April 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Air/drone strike","Military Forces of the United States (2017-2021)",,8,"Islamic State (Somalia)",,2,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bari,Iskushuban,,Timirshe,10.5625,50.424,1,"Garowe Online",Subnational,"25 April. United States' air forces hit an Islamic State base in Timirshe. Three IS militants were killed.",3,1614039929,SOM 7712451,706,SOM28331,28331,"25 April 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Air/drone strike","Military Forces of the United States (2017-2021)",,8,"Al Shabaab",,2,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,"Bulo Siidow",1.8622,44.7815,2,"Garowe Online",National,"25 April. United States' military forces hit an Al Shabaab militants' base near Bulo Siido.",0,1614039929,SOM 7522794,706,SOM28332,28332,"25 April 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,Mogadishu,2.0414,45.3337,1,"Garowe Online",National,"27 April. At least two people have been killed and five injured in an explosion in Mogadishu.",2,1618571917,SOM 6134329,706,SOM28322,28322,"24 April 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence",Grenade,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Baydhaba,,Baidoa,3.1172,43.6469,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","24 April. Unknown gunmen threw a grenade at local police officers in Baidoa. Some injuries reported.",0,1571260125,SOM 6134330,706,SOM28323,28323,"24 April 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Government regains territory","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle","Wanla Weyn",,"Yaaq Biri Weyne",2.6295,44.6977,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","24 April. Somali military forces took over the city of Yaaq Biri Weyne after attacking Al Shabaab. Several Al Shabaab militants were reportedly killed. Unknown fatalities coded as 10.",10,1571260125,SOM 5146574,706,SOM28320,28320,"24 April 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)","Government of Somalia (2017-) Puntland State",7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bari,Bossaso,,Bosaso,11.2842,49.1816,1,"Garowe Online",Subnational,"24 April. Three people were injured in an explosion that targeted a Puntland governor's vehicle in Bossaso.",0,1556572283,SOM 6268903,706,SOM28321,28321,"24 April 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Ethiopia)",,8,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,18,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Baydhaba,,Bardaale,3.3516,44.1223,1,"Halgan Media",National,"24 April. A military colonel was shot dead by AMISOM Ethiopian forces in Bardaale allegedly in retaliation for the previous day's blast.",1,1618571917,SOM 6268944,706,SOM28316,28316,"23 April 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Ethiopia)",,8,38,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Baydhaba,,Bardaale,3.3516,44.1223,1,"Halgan Media",National,"23 April. A roadside explosion killed several AMISOM Ethiopian military forces in Bardaare. Unknown fatalities coded as 10.",10,1618571917,SOM 7528988,706,SOM28317,28317,"23 April 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Hodan,,"Mogadishu - Hodan",2.0333,45.35,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","23 April. An unknown armed group threw a hand grenade at Somali military forces. The military forces reacted with a gunfire.",0,1611019338,SOM 6268957,706,SOM28315,28315,"23 April 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Uganda)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Qoryooley,,Qoryooley,1.7878,44.53,1,"Halgan Media",National,"23 April. Al Shabaab militants clashed with AMISOM Uganda forces in Qoryooley. Casualties unknown.",0,1572403720,SOM 6134332,706,SOM28314,28314,"23 April 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,"Buur Hakaba",,"Buur Xakaba",2.8049,44.0821,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","23 April. No casualties reported after an IED exploded in a tea shop in Buur Hakaba.",0,1571260125,SOM 6134333,706,SOM28318,28318,"23 April 2019",2019,1,"Strategic developments","Disrupted weapons use","AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Ethiopia)",,8,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,38,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Jowhar,,Sabbuun,2.8832,45.5407,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","23 April. AMISOM patrol team defused an IED planted in Sabuun. The group behind the planting is unknown.",0,1571260125,SOM 6134334,706,SOM28319,28319,"23 April 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Balcad,,Balcad,2.39,45.3833,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","23 April. An Unknown armed group opened fire on a truck en route from Jowhar to Mogadishu, in Balcad, injuring several passengers.",0,1571260125,SOM 6134336,706,SOM28309,28309,"22 April 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bakool,Waajid,,Waajid,3.8096,43.2463,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","22 April. In the West of Waajid, Somali military forces clashed with Al Shabaab militants when they conducted a security operation. No casualties reported.",0,1571260125,SOM 6134337,706,SOM28312,28312,"22 April 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Afgooye,2.15,45.116,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","22 April. Military forces reacted with gun fire after they were attacked with an RCIED by unidentified groups. Some soldiers were injured.",0,1571260125,SOM 6134338,706,SOM28313,28313,"22 April 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Jowhar,,Cadley,2.8831,45.5903,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","22 April. Suspected Al Shabaab militants attacked local population in Cadley and stole their animals.",0,1571260125,SOM 7531107,706,SOM28310,28310,"22 April 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Mogadishu - Daynile",2.0581,45.3003,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","22 April. Armed people hurled a hand grenade at Somali military force's checkpoint in Daynile. The latter reacted with gun fire.",0,1618571917,SOM 7533475,706,SOM28311,28311,"22 April 2019",2019,1,"Strategic developments",Arrests,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Yaqshid",2.0678,45.35,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","22 April. Police forces arrested 30 youths suspected of being Al Shabaab militants in Yaaqshiid and handed them over to Somalia's CID: Criminal Investigation Department.",0,1618571917,SOM 7532267,706,SOM28308,28308,"22 April 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Hodan,,"Mogadishu - Hodan",2.0333,45.35,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","22 April. An IED attached to the vehicle of a police commander in Hodan district by an unknown group, detonated. Motive and casualties are unknown.",0,1611019348,SOM 7530017,706,SOM28306,28306,"21 April 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Mogadishu - Daynile",2.0581,45.3003,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","21 April. AMISOM forces were targeted in Daynile district by Al Shabaab militants. AMISOM fired shots in the direction of the attack.",0,1618571916,SOM 6134343,706,SOM28305,28305,"21 April 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Police Forces of Somaliland (2010-)",,1,"Civilians (Somalia)","Journalists (Somalia)",7,17,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Woqooyi Galbeed",Hargeysa,,Hargeysa,9.5598,44.0668,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","21 April. Journalists working for several media companies in Hargeysa were assaulted and arrested by Somaliland police. The motive of the arrest is unknown.",0,1571260125,SOM 7527829,706,SOM28307,28307,"21 April 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Taxi Drivers (Somalia)",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Hawl Wadaag",2.048,45.32,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","21 April. A Tuktuk driver was shot and injured and his vehicle taken by suspected Al Shabaab militants in Hawl Wadag.",0,1618571916,SOM 6268954,706,SOM28297,28297,"20 April 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Ethiopia)","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Gedo,Garbahaarey,,Garbahaarey,3.328,42.2199,1,"Halgan Media",National,"20 April. Al Shabaab militants attacked AMISOM Ethiopian forces at the AMISOM / Somali military force's bases in the town of Garbahaaray.",0,1572403720,SOM 6134346,706,SOM28299,28299,"20 April 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Puntland Police Force",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bari,Bossaso,,Bosaso,11.2842,49.1816,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","20 April. A suspected Al Shabaab militant was killed by a police officer South of Bossaso.",1,1571260125,SOM 6134347,706,SOM28300,28300,"20 April 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians","Abduction/forced disappearance","Hawadle Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Civilians (Somalia)","Gaaljecel Clan Group (Somalia)",7,47,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,"Belet Weyne",,"Belet Weyne",4.736,45.2043,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","20 April. In an alleged clan retaliation, militia from the Hawadle clan abducted a truck driver and his assistant from Galjecel clan, in northeast of Beledweyne town.",0,1571260125,SOM 6134348,706,SOM28301,28301,"20 April 2019",2019,1,"Strategic developments","Looting/property destruction","Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Diinsoor,,Diinsoor,2.4074,42.9766,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","20 April. Al Shabaab militants burnt down commercial goods, donkey carts, and killed donkeys, near Bulo Hadamo village, northwest of Dinsoor town.",0,1571260125,SOM 6134349,706,SOM28303,28303,"20 April 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle","Wanla Weyn",,"Wanla Weyne",2.6195,44.8936,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","20 April. Al Shabaab militants claimed responsibility for an IED attack on a Somali military force's vehicle in Wanla weyne.",0,1571260125,SOM 6134350,706,SOM28304,28304,"20 April 2019",2019,1,"Strategic developments","Non-violent transfer of territory","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle","Wanla Weyn",,"Balad Amiin",2.5829,44.7217,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","20 April. After Al Shabaab militants withdrew from their bases in Balad Amin, Somali military forces took over the base without any resistance.",0,1571260125,SOM 7530342,706,SOM28302,28302,"20 April 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Hawl Wadaag",2.048,45.32,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","20 April. Al Shabaab claimed responsibility for the killing of Somali soldier while in a Tuktuk motorcycle in Hawl Wadag.",1,1618571916,SOM 5131132,706,SOM28298,28298,"20 April 2019",2019,1,"Strategic developments","Disrupted weapons use","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Galgaduud,Dhuusamarreeb,,Dhuusamarreeb,5.5376,46.3867,2,"Mareeg News (Somalia)",National,"20 April. Somali military forces seized a truck-full of weapons near Dhusamareb town.",0,1555958740,SOM 6134352,706,SOM28293,28293,"19 April 2019",2019,1,Protests,"Peaceful protest","Protesters (Somalia)",,6,,,0,60,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Woqooyi Galbeed",Hargeysa,,Hargeysa,9.5598,44.0668,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","19 April. Women and youths in Hargeysa protested the forcible acquisition of their land by the Somaliland government to build a new palace. [size=no report]",0,1571260125,SOM 6134353,706,SOM28294,28294,"19 April 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians","Abduction/forced disappearance","Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (International)","Fishermen (International)",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Cadale,,Adale,2.75,46.316,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","19 April. Al Shabaab militants hijacked four fishing boats in Adale sea including a number of foreigners aboard. Motive unknown.",0,1571260125,SOM 6134354,706,SOM28295,28295,"19 April 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-)",,8,38,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Jowhar,,Buurane,2.9647,45.5124,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","19 April. An IED explosion occurred at Buurne as an AMISOM foot patrol passed. Casualties unknown.",0,1571260125,SOM 7710292,706,SOM28296,28296,"19 April 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Air/drone strike","Military Forces of the United States (2017-2021)",,8,"Al Shabaab",,2,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Jamaame,,Jamaame,0.0692,42.7382,2,AFRICOM,Regional,"19 April. United States' military killed two Al Shabaab militants in an air strike near Jamame town of Somalia.",2,1614039923,SOM 7214050,706,SOM28292,28292,"19 April 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Ethiopia)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Gedo,Garbahaarey,,Garbahaarey,3.328,42.2199,1,Twitter,"New media","19 April. Al Shabaab militants attacked AMISOM Ethiopian forces with small arms and RPGs in Garbahaaray. AMISOM forces reacted with gunfire.",0,1600121130,SOM 6268923,706,SOM28291,28291,"19 April 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)","Civilians (Somalia); Government of Somalia (2017-)",1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,"Bulo Burto",,Maxaas,4.3934,46.0882,1,"Halgan Media",National,"19 April. A bomb blast in the town of Maxaas in Hiraan province killed the Deputy Mayor of Maxaas, a colonel of Somali military along with 4 of his Guards.",6,1572403720,SOM 6134356,706,SOM28288,28288,"18 April 2019",2019,1,Protests,"Peaceful protest","Protesters (Somalia)",,6,,,0,60,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Togdheer,Burco,,Burco,9.745,45.634,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","18 April. A peaceful protest was held in Burao opposing the arrest of a journalist and a blogger. [size=no report]",0,1571260125,SOM 6134357,706,SOM28290,28290,"18 April 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,Marka,1.7131,44.7639,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","18 April. Al Shabaab militants attacked a Somali military force checkpoint in Merka District but the attackers retreated after the later retaliated.",0,1571260125,SOM 7523162,706,SOM28287,28287,"18 April 2019",2019,1,Protests,"Excessive force against protesters","Protesters (Somalia)",,6,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,16,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,Mogadishu,2.0414,45.3337,1,"Halgan Media",National,"18 April. Thousands took to the streets opposing the current government of Somalia in Mogadishu. Somali military forces opened fire against the protesters. [size=thousands]",0,1618571916,SOM 7528328,706,SOM28289,28289,"18 April 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence",Grenade,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Heliwa",2.0844,45.39,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","18 April. After a suspected Al Shabaab militant hurled a hand grenade at a Somali military force's checkpoint in Heliwa, the soldiers retaliated with heavy gunfire.",0,1618571916,SOM 7533232,706,SOM28375,28375,"18 April 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Islamic State (Somalia)",,2,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Yaqshid",2.0678,45.35,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","18 April. A Somali police officer was killed by Islamic State militants in Somalia at Yaaqshid.",1,1618571918,SOM 6268939,706,SOM28280,28280,"17 April 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Gedo,"Belet Xaawo",,"Belet Xaawo",3.7807,41.8943,1,"Halgan Media",National,"17 April. Al Shabaab militants killed a Somali military colonel known as Bashir Xareed in the town of Beled Xawo in Gedo province.",1,1572403720,SOM 6268960,706,SOM28281,28281,"17 April 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Kenya)","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Qoryooley,,Qoryooley,1.7878,44.53,1,"Halgan Media",National,"17 April. Clashes erupted between Al Shabaab militants and AMISOM forces after the militants attacked a military base in the town of Qoryooleey.",0,1572403720,SOM 6134362,706,SOM28285,28285,"17 April 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Al Shabaab",,2,22,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle","Adan Yabaal",,"Adan Yabaal",3.5484,46.5459,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","17 April. Al Shabaab militants killed a recruited member at Adan Yabaal. Motive unknown.",1,1571260125,SOM 5131120,706,SOM28286,28286,"17 April 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)","AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Ethiopia)",1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Baydhaba,,Baidoa,3.1172,43.6469,1,"Al Furqaan",National,"17 April. Al Shabaab militants killed a soldier from the Southwest State in Baidoa and ambushed AMISOM forces who to the rescue after hearing the gunshots, leaving an AMISOM soldier killed.",2,1555958740,SOM 7691922,706,SOM28282,28282,"17 April 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Shelling/artillery/missile attack","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Ethiopia)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bakool,Xudur,,Oddur,4.1213,43.8895,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","17 April. Al Shabaab militants fired five mortar shells towards Xudur town and AMISOM forces retaliated with artillery rounds.",0,1613499284,SOM 7527606,706,SOM28279,28279,"17 April 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,Mogadishu,2.0414,45.3337,1,Twitter,"New media","17 April. A bomb fitted into a car exploded in Mogadishu, leaving only vehicles damaged.",0,1618571916,SOM 7529452,706,SOM28284,28284,"17 April 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Wadajir",2.0462,45.3341,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","17 April. Gunmen in a vehicle opened gunfire at a house and killed several members of that house in Wadajir. Unknown fatalities coded as 10.",10,1618571916,SOM 7532268,706,SOM28283,28283,"17 April 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Hodan,,"Mogadishu - Hodan",2.0333,45.35,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","17 April. A vehicle laden with explosives detonated outside a restaurant, near Waberi police station in Hodan. At least three people were killed, and others injured.",3,1611019348,SOM 7530018,706,SOM28276,28276,"16 April 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Labour Group (Somalia)",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Mogadishu - Daynile",2.0581,45.3003,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","16 April. In Daynile, suspected Al Shabaab militants shot dead a business man and injured another.",1,1618571915,SOM 7532075,706,SOM28274,28274,"16 April 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Wardhigley",2.0549,45.33,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","16 April. A hand grenade was hurled at Wardhigley police station. Police reacted with gunfire, leaving the suspect injured.",0,1618571915,SOM 6127960,706,SOM28269,28269,"16 April 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Kenya (2013-)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Badhaadhe,,"Ras Kamboni",-1.6375,41.5877,1,Twitter,"New media","16 April. Al Shabaab claimed that it has killed 15 Kenyan military forces in an IED attack in Ras Kamboni.",15,1571164643,SOM 6134366,706,SOM28267,28267,"16 April 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Government of Somalia (2017-)",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Gedo,"Belet Xaawo",,"Belet Xaawo",3.7807,41.8943,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","16 April. Al Shabaab militants attacked Belet Xaawo, killing a local tax collector and critically injuring other civilians.",1,1571260125,SOM 6134367,706,SOM28270,28270,"16 April 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Puntland Security Force",,1,"Private Security Forces (Somalia)","Former Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Puntland Police Force",8,18,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bari,Bossaso,,Bosaso,11.2842,49.1816,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","16 April. Somali military forces exchanged gunfire with the former Deputy Police Commander's bodyguards during an operation carried out in his residence in Bosaso. No casualties reported.",0,1571260125,SOM 6134368,706,SOM28271,28271,"16 April 2019",2019,1,Protests,"Peaceful protest","Protesters (Somalia)",,6,,,0,60,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Nugaal,Garoowe,,Garowe,8.4064,48.4819,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","16 April. Youths held a peaceful demonstration in Garowe demanding increased protection from the local authorities to families of victims of sexual violence. [size=no report]",0,1571260125,SOM 6134369,706,SOM28272,28272,"16 April 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Baydhaba,,Makuudo,3.0597,43.6041,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","16 April. Al Shabaab militants clashed with Somali military forces near Makuuda village in Bay, leaving one of each side killed.",2,1571260125,SOM 6134370,706,SOM28275,28275,"16 April 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Kenya)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Balcad,,Balcad,2.39,45.3833,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","16 April. AMISOM forces fired at suspected Al Shabaab militants after the later targeted an AMISOM convoy with an IED in Balcad. No casualties established.",0,1571260125,SOM 6134371,706,SOM28278,28278,"16 April 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-)",,8,38,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Balcad,,Sokolwa,2.2949,45.6357,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","16 April. An AMISOM supply convoy hit an IED in Sokolwa, the driver was injured and the convoy damaged.",0,1571260125,SOM 7527610,706,SOM28268,28268,"16 April 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence",Grenade,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Wardhigley",2.0549,45.33,1,Twitter,"New media","16 April. Somali military forces followed and killed a suspected Al Shabaab militant, who was hiding himself in a house after he hurled a hand grenade at them in Wardhigley.",1,1618571915,SOM 7532260,706,SOM28273,28273,"16 April 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Labour Group (Somalia)",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Yaqshid",2.0678,45.35,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","16 April. Suspected Al Shabaab militants shot and killed a businessman inside his own store in Yaaqshid.",1,1618571915,SOM 7533055,706,SOM28277,28277,"16 April 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Mogadishu - Daynile",2.0581,45.3003,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","16 April. Suspected Al Shabaab militants opened fire on a car in Daynile, killing a soldier and a civilian.",2,1618571915,SOM 7531111,706,SOM28264,28264,"15 April 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Mogadishu - Daynile",2.0581,45.3003,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","15 April. Civilian bystanders were injured when an IED, planted on the roadside in Daynile district, prematurely detonated.",0,1618571914,SOM 6134378,706,SOM28263,28263,"15 April 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Hawadle Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-) Prison Guards",,1,14,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,"Belet Weyne",,"Belet Weyne",4.736,45.2043,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","15 April. Militias from Hawadle sub clan (Ali Madaxweyne) attacked Beledweyne Prison and rescued a man.",0,1571260125,SOM 6134379,706,SOM28266,28266,"15 April 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Lafoole,2.0833,45.1667,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","15 April. Somali military forces retaliated with gunfire after suspected Al Shabaab militants hurled a hand grenade at their position in Lafoole. No casualties reported.",0,1571260125,SOM 7530138,706,SOM28265,28265,"15 April 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Karan",2.0652,45.39,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","15 April. Suspected Al Shabaab militants shot and killed an unidentified man near the Kaaran Police Station at Jamhuuriya village.",1,1618571914,SOM 6268990,706,SOM28256,28256,"14 April 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Ethiopia)",,8,38,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bakool,"Ceel Barde",,"Ceel Barde",4.8282,43.6599,1,"Halgan Media",National,"14 April. AMISOM's Ethiopian forces were attacked by an explosive in Ceel Barde. Casualties unknown.",0,1572403720,SOM 6134383,706,SOM28258,28258,"14 April 2019",2019,1,Protests,"Peaceful protest","Protesters (Somalia)",,6,,,0,60,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Gedo,Baardheere,,Bardera,2.3385,42.2843,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","14 April. Local population staged a peaceful demonstration against the local authority in Bardheere town about the lack of collaboration between the local administration members. [size=no report]",0,1571260125,SOM 6134384,706,SOM28260,28260,"14 April 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,Marka,1.7131,44.7639,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","14 April. Al Shabaab militants were forced back after they conducted a hit and run attack against Somali military forces near Marka.",0,1571260125,SOM 6134385,706,SOM28261,28261,"14 April 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Afgooye,2.15,45.116,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","14 April. Suspected Al Shabaab militants killed four people who were travelling in a small vehicle in Afgoye.",4,1571260125,SOM 6134386,706,SOM28262,28262,"14 April 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle","Adan Yabaal",,Dooley,3.55,46.9,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","14 April. Al Shabaab militants pulled out two young men from a minibus and killed them accusing them of fleeing from an Al Shabaab training camp in Dooley, Adan Yabal.",2,1571260125,SOM 7533233,706,SOM28259,28259,"14 April 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Yaqshid",2.0678,45.35,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","14 April. Somali military forces watching a checkpoint were attacked by a hand grenade in Yaaqshiid, they fired shots in the direction of the attackers.",0,1618571914,SOM 7713276,706,SOM28257,28257,"14 April 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Air/drone strike","Military Forces of the United States (2017-2021)",,8,"Islamic State (Somalia)",,2,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bari,Caluula,,Hirriro,11.55,50.8255,1,Twitter,"New media","14 April. Deputy Islamic State Commander in Somalia killed in suspected US airstrike in Hirriro, Bari region.",1,1614039933,SOM 7522852,706,SOM28249,28249,"13 April 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Civilians (Somalia)","Taxi Drivers (Somalia)",7,17,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Hawl Wadaag",2.048,45.32,1,Goobjoob,National,"13 April. A police officer opened fire at a rickshaw driver killing him and his passenger in Howlwadag district. This killing led to riots in Mogadishu (coded separately).",2,1618571913,SOM 7528031,706,SOM28254,28254,"13 April 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Bondhere",2.0456,45.34,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","13 April. Al Shabaab militants carried out a hit and run attack at a checkpoint manned by Somali military forces in Xawo Tako. They were forced to retreat.",0,1618571914,SOM 6134389,706,SOM28252,28252,"13 April 2019",2019,1,"Strategic developments","Looting/property destruction","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Civilians (Somalia)","Labour Group (Somalia)",7,17,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Gedo,Baardheere,,Bardera,2.3385,42.2843,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","13 April. Somali security forces have confiscated and destroyed some properties including cash and food from local business people in Bardheere town.",0,1571260125,SOM 6134390,706,SOM28253,28253,"13 April 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Afmadow,,Dhobley,0.4063,41.0124,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","13 April. An explosion in Dhobley town injured a Somali soldier. Motive unknown.",0,1571260125,SOM 6134391,706,SOM28255,28255,"13 April 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Women (Somalia)",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Gedo,"Belet Xaawo",,"Ceel Gaduud",3.3619,41.8403,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","13 April. Four women found without wearing veils to cover their heads at a market in Ceel Gadu were killed by Al Shabaab militants.",4,1618571914,SOM 7519887,706,SOM28251,28251,"13 April 2019",2019,1,Riots,"Violent demonstration","Rioters (Somalia)",,5,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)","Private Security Forces (Somalia)",1,15,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,Mogadishu,2.0414,45.3337,1,AFP,International,"13 April. Hundreds of people took the streets of Mogadishu to demand justice for the killing of a rickshaw driver in Hawl Wadag the same day, burning tyres and throwing stones. Police and security guards at a local firm fired shots to disperse the rioters, killing three [size=hundreds]",3,1618571913,SOM 7799032,706,SOM28250,28250,"13 April 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence",Grenade,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Kismaayo,,Kismayo,-0.3603,42.5463,1,"Shabelle Media Network",National,"13 April. Unknown armed people hurled a hand grenade at a tea shop in Kisamyo. As a result, four people were injured.",0,1617662604,SOM 7527674,706,SOM28248,28248,"13 April 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,11,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Yaqshid",2.0678,45.35,1,Twitter,"New media","13 April. Two groups of Somali military forces clashed in Yaaqshid. At least one soldier died.",1,1618571913,SOM 7714156,706,SOM28245,28245,"12 April 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Air/drone strike","Military Forces of the United States (2017-2021)",,8,"Al Shabaab",,2,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Kurtunwaarey,,Garowle,1.6547,44.2857,1,Xinhua,International,"12 April. The United States army said that it conducted an airstrike in in Garowle killing two Al Shabaab militants.",2,1614039937,SOM 6134396,706,SOM28247,28247,"12 April 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,"Bulo Mareer",1.6298,44.5196,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","12 April. Al Shabaab militants attacked the Somali military forces' base in Bullo Mareer town. Casualties unknown.",0,1571260125,SOM 7530139,706,SOM28246,28246,"12 April 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,11,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Karan",2.0652,45.39,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","12 April. Two groups of government forces engaged in gunfire exchange after one group tried to pass the police checkpoint.",0,1618571913,SOM 6271846,706,SOM28243,28243,"11 April 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Qoryooley,,Qoryooley,1.7878,44.53,1,Jawhar,National,"11 April. At least five people were killed and others were wounded after clashes between the Somali military and Al Shabaab militants in Qoryooley town.",5,1572403724,SOM 6134399,706,SOM28240,28240,"11 April 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Special Forces",,1,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,11,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Baydhaba,,Aawdiinle,3.1706,43.4099,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","11 April. Somali special forces and several police officers engaged in an armed clash near Awdinle village over the erection of an illicit checkpoint.",0,1571260125,SOM 6134400,706,SOM28241,28241,"11 April 2019",2019,1,Protests,"Peaceful protest","Protesters (Somalia)",,6,,,0,60,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Nugaal,Garoowe,,Garowe,8.4064,48.4819,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","11 April. Peaceful demonstration held in Garowe calling for justice and protection of the families of women who were victims of sexual violence. [size=no report]",0,1571260125,SOM 6134401,706,SOM28242,28242,"11 April 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Ethiopia)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Baydhaba,,Baidoa,3.1172,43.6469,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","11 April. AMISOM Ethiopian forces were targeted by explosives in Makuda, Baidoa by alleged Al Shabaab militants. Casualties unknown.",0,1571260125,SOM 6134402,706,SOM28244,28244,"11 April 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Air/drone strike","Unidentified Military Forces",,8,"Al Shabaab",,2,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,"Bulo Mareer",1.6298,44.5196,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","11 April. An unidentified military force conducted an air strike against Al Shabaab positions in Bulo Marer.",0,1571260125,SOM 5127170,706,SOM28235,28235,"10 April 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence",Grenade,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Puntland Security Force",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bari,Bossaso,,Bosaso,11.2842,49.1816,1,"Puntland Post",Subnational,"10 April. A grenade hurled at a military convoy injured four soldiers in the city of Bosaaso in Bari province.",0,1555346747,SOM 7579414,706,SOM28236,28236,"10 April 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Government of Somalia (2017-)",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Ceelasha Biyaha",2.0823,45.2102,1,Twitter,"New media","10 April. Suspected Al Shabaab militants shot dead a government tax collector in Elasha Biyaha.",1,1611613361,SOM 6134406,706,SOM28239,28239,"10 April 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence",Grenade,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Afmadow,,Dhobley,0.4063,41.0124,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","10 April. Death and injury was reported after suspected Al Shabaab militant hurled a hand grenade at a civilian house in Dhobley town (unknown fatalities coded at low estimate of 3).",3,1571260125,SOM 7527594,706,SOM28234,28234,"10 April 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,Mogadishu,2.0414,45.3337,1,Twitter,"New media","10 April. A Somali police officer survived an assassination attempt after bomb fitted into his car exploded in Mogadishu.",0,1618571913,SOM 7532269,706,SOM28237,28237,"10 April 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Hodan,,"Mogadishu - Hodan",2.0333,45.35,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","10 April. Al Shabaab militants claimed responsibility for exploding a UVIED on a private vehicle of a Police Officer near Shaqalaha building in Hodan.",0,1611019348,SOM 7532270,706,SOM28238,28238,"10 April 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Hodan,,"Mogadishu - Hodan",2.0333,45.35,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","10 April. Somali military forces retaliated using gunfire after a hand grenade was hurled at them by suspected Al Shabaab militants in at the Bakaro Junction Road, Hodan district.",0,1611019348,SOM 5319259,706,SOM28224,28224,"09 April 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Gaaljecel Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Gaaljecel Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,44,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle","Wanla Weyn",,"Wanla Weyne",2.6195,44.8936,1,Goobjoob,National,"09 April. Several people were killed after two groups of the Galjecel sub clans exchanged fire over alleged clan retaliation (unknown fatalities coded as 10).",10,1561469331,SOM 6134409,706,SOM28226,28226,"09 April 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Puntland Police Force",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bari,Bossaso,,Bosaso,11.2842,49.1816,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","09 April. A police officer was shot and killed while on duty in Gacaa area, South of Bossaso.",1,1571260125,SOM 7692170,706,SOM28229,28229,"09 April 2019",2019,1,Protests,"Peaceful protest","Protesters (Somalia)",,6,,,0,60,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Hamar Jabjab",2.0276,45.33,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","09 April. A group of disabled Somali military soldiers gathered peacefully at the entrance gate to Villa Somalia in Hamarweyne District to protest not being paid for more than four months. [size=no report]",0,1618571912,SOM 6134410,706,SOM28227,28227,"09 April 2019",2019,1,"Strategic developments",Agreement,"Dir Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Dir Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,44,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Galgaduud,Cabudwaaq,,Cabudwaaq,6.1478,46.3964,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","09 April. The conflicting sides from Dir clan have reached an agreement after a successful reconciliation led by elders from Mudug, Galgaduud and Hiraan regions.",0,1571260125,SOM 6134411,706,SOM28230,28230,"09 April 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,"Buur Hakaba",,Sabid,2.8738,43.8875,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","09 April. Al Shabaab said it killed seven Somali soldiers when it targeted government troops moving towards Sabiib village with an IED.",7,1571260125,SOM 6134412,706,SOM28231,28231,"09 April 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Balcad,,Sokolwa,2.2949,45.6357,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","09 April. Somali military forces were targeted by an IED explosion near Sokolwa, some were injured.",0,1571260125,SOM 6134413,706,SOM28233,28233,"09 April 2019",2019,1,"Strategic developments","Looting/property destruction","Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Labour Group (Somalia)",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Diinsoor,,Kurman,2.4809,42.8687,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","09 April. In Kurman, Al Shabaab militants intercepted traders and destroyed their properties. The traders escaped.",0,1571260125,SOM 7712403,706,SOM28232,28232,"09 April 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Air/drone strike","Military Forces of the United States (2017-2021)",,8,"Al Shabaab",,2,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Juba",Jilib,,Jilib,0.4833,42.7666,1,CNN,International,"09 April. The US military conducted an airstrike in Jilib, Somalia, which killed one Al-Shabaab militant.",1,1614039929,SOM 7530707,706,SOM28228,28228,"09 April 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Hawl Wadaag",2.048,45.32,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","09 April. Al Shabaab militants targeted a military battle wagon with an IED in Hawlwadag district, injuring some civilian bystanders.",0,1618571912,SOM 7527661,706,SOM28223,28223,"09 April 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Heliwa",2.0844,45.39,1,Twitter,"New media","09 April. A bomb blast targeted Somali military forces in Huriwa district near Mogadisho.",0,1618571912,SOM 6268918,706,SOM28225,28225,"09 April 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Labour Group (Somalia)",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Balcad,,Balcad,2.39,45.3833,1,"Halgan Media",National,"09 April. Al Shabaab militants ambush and torch a transport vehicle carrying charcoal outside the town of Balcad. Casualties unknown.",0,1572403720,SOM 6269015,706,SOM28216,28216,"08 April 2019",2019,1,Riots,"Violent demonstration","Rioters (Somalia)","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",5,"Civilians (Somalia)","Government of Somalia (2017-)",7,57,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bakool,Xudur,,Oddur,4.1213,43.8895,1,"Halgan Media",National,"08 April. Units of the Somali military raided the house of Maxamed Cabdi Tool, the Governor of Bakool province to protest not being paid salaries for months.",0,1572403720,SOM 6134418,706,SOM28219,28219,"08 April 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,17,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Woqooyi Galbeed",Hargeysa,,Hargeysa,9.5598,44.0668,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","08 April. A police officer with unknown motive shot and killed a civilian man in Hargeysa.",1,1571260125,SOM 6134419,706,SOM28220,28220,"08 April 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence",Grenade,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,"Belet Weyne",,"Belet Weyne",4.736,45.2043,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","08 April. Al Shabaab militants hurled a hand grenade west of Beledweyne town and a person was reportedly injured.",0,1571260125,SOM 7533260,706,SOM28221,28221,"08 April 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Hawl Wadaag",2.048,45.32,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","08 April. Police retaliated with gunfire after their vehicle was targeted by an IED in Hawl Wadag.",0,1618571912,SOM 7532271,706,SOM28222,28222,"08 April 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Hodan,,"Mogadishu - Hodan",2.0333,45.35,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","08 April. Suspected Al Shabaab militants shot and killed a man near Kahda bus station in Hodan district.",1,1611019348,SOM 5127152,706,SOM28217,28217,"08 April 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) National Intelligence and Security Agency","AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-)",1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,"Buur Hakaba",,Sabid,2.8738,43.8875,1,RiskMap,Other,"08 April. Al Shabaab militants ambushed military and AMISOM forces in Sabid. Soldiers and AMISOM forces later launched an operation that led to the arrest of nine militants including a senior bomb maker (coded separately).",0,1555346747,SOM 5127153,706,SOM28218,28218,"08 April 2019",2019,1,"Strategic developments",Arrests,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) National Intelligence and Security Agency","AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-)",1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,"Buur Hakaba",,Sabid,2.8738,43.8875,1,RiskMap,Other,"08 April. After they were ambushed in Sabid, Somali military forces and AMISOM conducted an operation, arresting nine Al Shabaab militants including a senior bomb maker.",0,1555346747,SOM 7528994,706,SOM28212,28212,"07 April 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Hodan,,"Mogadishu - Hodan",2.0333,45.35,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","07 April. A gunman killed a police officer in Hodan. Motive unknown.",1,1611019338,SOM 7532077,706,SOM28211,28211,"07 April 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence",Grenade,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Wardhigley",2.0549,45.33,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","07 April. Suspected Al Shabaab militants hurled a hand grenade at Somali military soldiers in Wardhigley but the grenade landed at an empty place and caused no casualties.",0,1618571912,SOM 6134423,706,SOM28208,28208,"07 April 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Dhulbahante Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Military Forces of Somaliland (2010-)",,1,14,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Sool,"Laas Caanood",,"Tuko Raq",8.5673,47.6438,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","07 April. Dhulbahante militias with unspecified number of battle wagons, attacked Somali military base at Tuka-raq in Laas Caanod.",0,1571260125,SOM 6134424,706,SOM28209,28209,"07 April 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Islamic State (Somalia)",,2,22,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bari,Qandala,,Karimo,11.35,49.7728,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","07 April. Al Shabaab and Islamic State fighters clashed at Karimo area (coordinates approximate; 20km SW of Qandala) in Bari region. No casualties reported.",0,1571260125,SOM 6134425,706,SOM28213,28213,"07 April 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,"Buufow Bacaad",1.7493,44.7437,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","07 April. Al Shabaab militants conducted a hit and run attack against AMISOM troops in Buufow settlement.",0,1571260125,SOM 6134426,706,SOM28214,28214,"07 April 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-)",,8,38,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,"Bulo Mareer",1.6298,44.5196,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","07 April. AMISOM forces were targeted with an IED in Bulo Mareer.",0,1571260125,SOM 6134427,706,SOM28215,28215,"07 April 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,"Buur Hakaba",,"Buur Xakaba",2.8049,44.0821,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","07 April. A RCIED detonated by Al Shabaab at a South West State Police position in Buurhakaba town injuring some police members.",0,1571260125,SOM 7528928,706,SOM28210,28210,"07 April 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Mogadishu - Daynile",2.0581,45.3003,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","07 April. A roadside IED exploded and hit a vehicle in the Gutale neighborhood of Daynile district, injuring the occupants including a doctor. No group claimed responsibility.",0,1618571912,SOM 7530022,706,SOM28207,28207,"06 April 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Mogadishu - Daynile",2.0581,45.3003,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","06 April. Alleged Al Shabaab militants shot and killed two government soldiers in Weydow Village, Deynile District.",2,1618571912,SOM 7530346,706,SOM28205,28205,"06 April 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Hawl Wadaag",2.048,45.32,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","06 April. An IED planted in Howlwadag district exploded and injured at least three civilian bystanders.",0,1618571911,SOM 6134432,706,SOM28203,28203,"06 April 2019",2019,1,Protests,"Peaceful protest","Protesters (Somalia)","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",6,,,0,60,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bakool,Xudur,,Oddur,4.1213,43.8895,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","06 April. Soldiers of the Somali military forces gathered and held a peaceful demonstration in Xudur in protest of payment issues [size=no report].",0,1571260125,SOM 6134433,706,SOM28204,28204,"06 April 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-)",,8,38,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Siinka Dheer",2.0721,45.2231,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","06 April. AMISOM forces reacted with gunshots after their vehicle was targeted by an IED in Siinka Dheer.",0,1571260125,SOM 7532273,706,SOM28206,28206,"06 April 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Hodan,,"Mogadishu - Hodan",2.0333,45.35,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","06 April. Police reacted with gunfire after suspected Al Shabaab militants hurled a hand grenade at the Ex-Cinema Nasri Checkpoint in Hodan District.",0,1611019348,SOM 7530089,706,SOM28201,28201,"05 April 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)","Government of Somalia (2017-)",7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Hodan,,"Mogadishu - Hodan",2.0333,45.35,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","05 April. A UVIED attached to the vehicle of a former MP exploded in Hodan district injuring a civilian.",0,1611019341,SOM 6134439,706,SOM28197,28197,"05 April 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Jubaland Security Force","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Kismaayo,,Bar-Sanguun,-0.4876,42.1839,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","05 April. Jubaland and Somali military forces attacked Al Shabaab militants in Bar Sangui.",0,1571260125,SOM 6134440,706,SOM28199,28199,"05 April 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians","Abduction/forced disappearance","Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Labour Group (Somalia)",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Diinsoor,,Abag-Tag,2.3403,42.7565,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","05 April. Al Shabaab ambushed two donkey carts transporting commercial goods close to Abag-Tag village in Bay, abducting the owners and burning down the carts and the donkeys.",0,1571260125,SOM 6134441,706,SOM28200,28200,"05 April 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Baydhaba,,"Xabaalo Barbar",2.7421,43.1578,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","05 April. Al Shabaab cut off the right hand of a civilian accused of stealing in Xabaal-Barbaar village.",0,1618571911,SOM 6134442,706,SOM28202,28202,"05 April 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) National Intelligence and Security Agency",7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Balcad,,Warshiikh,2.2983,45.798,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","05 April. A Somalia military intelligence officer and his driver were killed by unknown gunmen in Warshik area. No report of gunfire exchange.",2,1571260125,SOM 7524780,706,SOM28198,28198,"05 April 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,Mogadishu,2.0414,45.3337,1,"Morad News","New media","05 April. A blast occurred in the Dabhka junction in Mogadishu. Casualties and motives unknown.",0,1618571911,SOM 7692060,706,SOM28195,28195,"04 April 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Hamar Jabjab",2.0276,45.33,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","04 April. A vehicle packed with IEDs exploded in Xamar jajab injuring at least seven people.",0,1618571911,SOM 7713354,706,SOM28194,28194,"04 April 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Air/drone strike","Military Forces of the United States (2017-2021)",,8,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,78,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,Mogadishu,2.0414,45.3337,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","04 April. Two civilians were allegedly killed due to an air strike by the US military in Mogadishu.",2,1618571911,SOM 7712119,706,SOM28196,28196,"04 April 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Private Security Forces (Somalia)","Military Forces of the United States (2017-2021)",8,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,78,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Qoryooley,,Ugunji,1.8734,44.7208,1,"Al Furqaan",National,"04 April. A woman was killed and six other people were injured when Bancroft and US forces allegedly opened fire against a vehicle and residents of Ugunji village.",1,1614039928,SOM 7524772,706,SOM28193,28193,"04 April 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,Mogadishu,2.0414,45.3337,1,"Morad News","New media","04 April. One person was killed when a car bomb exploded near General Kahiye Police Academy in Mogadishu, the attack was claimed by Al Shabaab.",1,1618571911,SOM 5119897,706,SOM28192,28192,"03 April 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,Marka,1.7131,44.7639,1,"Somali Memo",National,"03 April. Al Shabaab militants and AMISOM forces fought in Marka town. The clash followed an ambush by the former two days before in Afgoye.",0,1554749634,SOM 6134451,706,SOM28191,28191,"03 April 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)","Government of Somalia (2017-)",7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,"Qansax Dheere",,"Qansax Dheere",2.8712,43.0043,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","03 April. A RCIED targeting a local administration personnel and placed next to a house detonated in Qansax-Dheere town, damaging properties.",0,1571260125,SOM 6119890,706,SOM28189,28189,"02 April 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Government regains territory","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle","Wanla Weyn",,"Balad Amiin",2.5829,44.7217,1,"Morad News","New media","02 April. Somali military forces captured Balad Amin village in Lower Shabelle region from Al Shabaab.",0,1571164633,SOM 5132246,706,SOM28190,28190,"02 April 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Air/drone strike","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Jubaland Security Force",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Juba",Bu'aale,,Buaale,1.2448,42.5732,1,"Radio Kulmiye",National,"02 April. Jubaland military force said that it killed Al Shabaab militants in air strikes conducted in Buale in Middle Jubba Region. Unknown fatalities coded as 10.",10,1555958741,SOM 6268969,706,SOM28181,28181,"01 April 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians","Abduction/forced disappearance","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)","Unidentified Clan Group (Somalia)",7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Balcad,,Balcad,2.39,45.3833,1,"Halgan Media",National,"01 April. A clan elder was abducted by armed gunmen on the outskirts of Balcad town.",0,1572403720,SOM 5119893,706,SOM28188,28188,"01 April 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Afgooye,2.15,45.116,1,"Somali Memo",National,"01 April. Four police officers were killed when Al Shabaab militants attacked Afgoye district.",4,1554749634,SOM 7524775,706,SOM28179,28179,"01 April 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Civilians (Somalia)","Labour Group (Somalia)",7,17,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Waaberi",2.0195,45.31,1,"Morad News","New media","01 April. In Waberi district, a Somali soldier gunned down a three-wheeler driver in Waberi district.",1,1618571910,SOM 7524781,706,SOM28182,28182,"01 April 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians","Abduction/forced disappearance","Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Government of Somalia (2017-)",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Mogadishu - Dharkenley",2.0095,45.25,1,"Morad News","New media","01 April. Suspected Al Shabaab militants kidnapped a government worker and his two sons in Dharkinlay district.",0,1618571910,SOM 6134454,706,SOM28183,28183,"01 April 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Militia (Sheikh Mukhtar Robow)",,3,23,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bakool,Xudur,,Abal,3.9435,43.9418,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","01 April. Al Shabaab militants clashed with armed men loyal to Muktar Roobow near the south side of Abal village. One Al Shabaad militants killed.",1,1571260125,SOM 6134455,706,SOM28184,28184,"01 April 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,"Buur Hakaba",,Lug-Habar,2.918,43.9315,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","01 April. Al Shabaab militants opened fire on a car near Lug-Habar village, leaving the driver killed.",1,1571260125,SOM 6134456,706,SOM28187,28187,"01 April 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Government regains territory","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Special Forces",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Gedo,Baardheere,,Anole,2.0139,42.3148,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","01 April. After a brief clash with Al Shabaab militants, Somali special forces (Danab) took over Anole settlement.",0,1571260125,SOM 7531192,706,SOM28186,28186,"01 April 2019",2019,1,Protests,"Peaceful protest","Protesters (Somalia)","Taxi Drivers (Somalia)",6,,,0,60,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Waaberi",2.0195,45.31,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","01 April. Rickshaw drivers held a protest after a municipal tax collector shot and killed one of their colleagues over a tax issue in Waberi district (coded separately). [size=no report]",0,1618571911,SOM 6119884,706,SOM28180,28180,"01 April 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Afgooye,2.15,45.116,1,"Morad News","New media","01 April. Unknown armed group killed two Somali soldiers in Afgoye.",2,1571164633,SOM 7530347,706,SOM28174,28174,"31 March 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Hawl Wadaag",2.048,45.32,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","31 March. An IED placed in a garbage pile exploded in Hawl Wadg district but caused no casualty.",0,1618571910,SOM 7528321,706,SOM28175,28175,"31 March 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Mogadishu - Daynile",2.0581,45.3003,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","31 March. Suspected Al Shabaab militants killed a Somali soldier in Gahayr University in Daynile district.",1,1618571910,SOM 6134460,706,SOM28176,28176,"31 March 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Balcad,,Gololey,2.4492,45.3542,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","31 March. Al Shabaab detonated an IED at the AMISOM base in Gololey.",0,1571260125,SOM 6134461,706,SOM28177,28177,"31 March 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)","Government of Somalia (2017-)",7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Afgooye,2.15,45.116,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","31 March. Armed group shot and killed two tax collectors near Afgoye bus station in Afgoye town.",2,1571260125,SOM 6134462,706,SOM28178,28178,"31 March 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Dhulbahante Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Dhulbahante Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,44,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Togdheer,Buuhoodle,,Buuhoodle,8.2516,46.3157,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","31 March. Two militias of Dhulbahante sub-clans clashed in Buhodle town. Motive unknown.",0,1571260125,SOM 7529508,706,SOM28171,28171,"30 March 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Mogadishu - Dharkenley",2.0095,45.25,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","30 March. A UVIED attached to a Somali soldier's vehicle exploded near Hajji Gabow village in Dharkenley district.",0,1618571910,SOM 7799596,706,SOM28172,28172,"30 March 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Jubaland Security Force",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Kismaayo,,Kismayo,-0.3603,42.5463,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","30 March. Jubaland military forces clashed with suspected Al Shabaab militants at grazing area south west of Kismayo town.",0,1617662605,SOM 7524767,706,SOM28163,28163,"30 March 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Private Security Forces (Somalia)",,8,18,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,Mogadishu,2.0414,45.3337,1,"Mogadishu Update","New media","30 March. Somali police forces exchanged fire with guards at the Universal TV HQ in Mogadishu. Reason for the attack unknown and no casualties reported.",0,1618571909,SOM 7533752,706,SOM28162,28162,"30 March 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Karan",2.0652,45.39,1,"Universal TV (Somalia)",National,"30 March. A soldier of the Somali military forces killed a suspected Al Shabab militant, who was plotting to kill civilians in Karan district.",1,1618571909,SOM 6134466,706,SOM28170,28170,"30 March 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence",Grenade,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Baydhaba,,Baidoa,3.1172,43.6469,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","30 March. A hand grenade was thrown at police officers in Baidoa. Some injuries were reported.",0,1571260125,SOM 7799273,706,SOM28173,28173,"30 March 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Kismaayo,,Kismayo,-0.3603,42.5463,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","30 March. Al Shabaab publicly executed four men north east of Kismayo town for allegedly helping Somali troops and spying for foreign intelligence agencies.",4,1617662605,SOM 7532627,706,SOM28165,28165,"29 March 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Yaqshid",2.0678,45.35,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","29 March. Security forces reacted with fire after suspected Al Shabaab militants hurled a hand grenade at Somali military forces positioned at Lanta Towfiq in Yaqshid district.",0,1618571909,SOM 7530141,706,SOM28166,28166,"29 March 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Civilians (Somalia)","Labour Group (Somalia)",7,17,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Karan",2.0652,45.39,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","29 March. A security guard of the commander of Hirshabelle coastal guards shot and killed a business woman at the khat market in Karan district. Motive unknown.",1,1618571910,SOM 6134472,706,SOM28167,28167,"29 March 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Air/drone strike","Unidentified Military Forces",,8,"Al Shabaab",,2,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Juba",Bu'aale,,Buaale,1.2448,42.5732,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","29 March. More than 20 missiles were fired in airstrikes against a suspected Al Shabaab logistical hub west of Bu'ale town.",0,1571260125,SOM 6134473,706,SOM28168,28168,"29 March 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Qoryooley,,Qoryooley,1.7878,44.53,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","29 March. Al Shabaab militants attacked a Somali military position in Qoryoley district.",0,1571260125,SOM 7579869,706,SOM28169,28169,"29 March 2019",2019,1,"Strategic developments","Looting/property destruction","Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Labour Group (Somalia)",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Jowhar,,Jowhar,2.7797,45.5042,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","29 March. Al Shabaab militants burned three trucks that were carrying charcoal between Jowhar and Balcad district in Middle Shabelle region. No casualties (coded as if civilians not in the trucks at the time of the attack).",0,1611613362,SOM 7522862,706,SOM28156,28156,"28 March 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,Mogadishu,2.0414,45.3337,1,Goobjoob,National,"28 March. A series of explosions by Al Shabaab in Mogadishu killed at least 15 people and injured 17 others.",15,1618571909,SOM 7530348,706,SOM28160,28160,"28 March 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Hawl Wadaag",2.048,45.32,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","28 March. Injuries and fatalities occurred after a VBIED exploded near Hotel Weheliye in Howlwadaag district. Al Shabaab claimed responsibility for the explosion. Unknown fatalities coded as 10",10,1618571909,SOM 7523182,706,SOM28157,28157,"28 March 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)","Labour Group (Somalia)",7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Mogadishu - Dharkenley",2.0095,45.25,1,"Halgan Media",National,"28 March. Unknown armed group killed a businessman in Dharkenley.",1,1618571909,SOM 6134478,706,SOM28159,28159,"28 March 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Jubaland (2013-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Afmadow,,Dhobley,0.4063,41.0124,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","28 March. Al Shabaab militants attacked a village near Dhobley and exchanged gunfire with the Jubaland security forces. There were reports of fatalities and injuries (unknown fatalities coded as 10)",10,1571260125,SOM 6134479,706,SOM28161,28161,"28 March 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)","AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-)",1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,"Bulo Mareer",1.6298,44.5196,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","28 March. Al Shabaab militants attacked an SNA/AMISOM defensive base in Bullo Mareer.",0,1571260125,SOM 6134480,706,SOM28164,28164,"28 March 2019",2019,1,Protests,"Peaceful protest","Protesters (Somalia)",,6,,,0,60,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Woqooyi Galbeed",Hargeysa,,Hargeysa,9.5598,44.0668,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","28 March. A peaceful protest was held by a group of internally displaced people demonstrated against the Mayor of Hargeisa in Hargeisa for not providing them land to settle. [size=no report]",0,1571260125,SOM 7532078,706,SOM28155,28155,"27 March 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Wardhigley",2.0549,45.33,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","27 March. Al Shabaab attacked Somali police by RCIED, police responded with gunshots in the direction of the attack.",0,1618571909,SOM 7798174,706,SOM28153,28153,"27 March 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,11,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Kismaayo,,Kismayo,-0.3603,42.5463,1,"Halgan Media",National,"27 March. An armed group clashed with the bodyguards of Colonel Mohamed Buule after the former hurled a hand grenade at the Colonel's house.",0,1617662602,SOM 6119882,706,SOM28152,28152,"27 March 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Air/drone strike","AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Kenya)",,8,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,78,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Afmadow,,Jaldesa,0.3859,41.6181,1,"Morad News","New media","27 March. An airstrike by Kenyan forces destroys a Hormuud telecom center in Jaldeys village near Afmadow town.",0,1571164633,SOM 6134482,706,SOM28154,28154,"27 March 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence",Grenade,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)","Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,"Qansax Dheere",,"Qansax Dheere",2.8712,43.0043,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","27 March. A Southwest police officer, who was walking to his house was killed by a hand grenade in Qansaxdhere.",1,1571260125,SOM 7527680,706,SOM28144,28144,"26 March 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,Mogadishu,2.0414,45.3337,1,Twitter,"New media","26 March. At least four people were killed due to an explosion in Mogadishu.",4,1618571907,SOM 7530142,706,SOM28142,28142,"26 March 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Karan",2.0652,45.39,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","26 March. Al Shabaab militants shot and killed a senior Somali national army officer and a civilian bystander in Kaaran district.",2,1618571907,SOM 5105607,706,SOM28143,28143,"26 March 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Diinsoor,,Yaaq-Baraway,1.5697,43.1177,1,RiskMap,Other,"26 March. Al Shabaab militants executed five men in public by firing squad in Yaq Barawe accused of spying.",5,1554141488,SOM 6134484,706,SOM28145,28145,"26 March 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Military Forces",,8,"Al Shabaab",,2,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,"Belet Weyne",,Luuqjelow,4.5658,45.2247,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","26 March. Casualties reported when unidentified war planes conducted airstrikes at Al Shabaab position in Luuq Jeelow.",0,1571260125,SOM 6134485,706,SOM28146,28146,"26 March 2019",2019,1,"Strategic developments","Looting/property destruction","Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bakool,Xudur,,"Moro Gabey",4.1901,43.6434,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","26 March. Al Shabaab militants burnt down a house of a soldier of the Somali military forces near Moorgaabey village and stole dozens of livestock from the residence of the soldier.",0,1571260125,SOM 6134486,706,SOM28149,28149,"26 March 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,Golweyn,1.6584,44.58,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","26 March. Suspected Al Shabaab militants launched an attack on Somali military forces located near Golweyn village (c. 22 km north west of Merka district).",0,1571260125,SOM 6134487,706,SOM28150,28150,"26 March 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Jambaluul,2.1833,45.1528,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","26 March. Somali military forces killed a senior Al Shabaab officer in Jambaluul.",1,1571260125,SOM 6134488,706,SOM28151,28151,"26 March 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Jowhar,,Buurane,2.9647,45.5124,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","26 March. An IED exploded near Buurane close to the AMISOM base. There were damages to properties.",0,1571260125,SOM 7530986,706,SOM28148,28148,"26 March 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,11,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Wardhigley",2.0549,45.33,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","26 March. Due to argument over current crisis of salary non-payment, one of state house soldiers shot and severely injured his commander at Villa Somalia vicinity in Wardhigley district.",0,1618571907,SOM 7532275,706,SOM28147,28147,"26 March 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Hodan,,"Mogadishu - Hodan",2.0333,45.35,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","26 March. A UVIED explosion occurred in Hodan district, which was attached to a private Toyota type vehicle owned by an unidentified person. Fatalities and injuries were reported (unknown fatalities coded at low estimate of 3).",3,1611019348,SOM 6119885,706,SOM28138,28138,"25 March 2019",2019,1,"Strategic developments","Non-violent transfer of territory","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) National Intelligence and Security Agency",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Balcad,,Balad,2.35,45.3833,2,"Morad News","New media","25 March. Al Shabaab militants seized farming villages near Bal'ad town after the withdrawal of Somalia military forces from the area over months of missed pay.",0,1571164633,SOM 6134493,706,SOM28141,28141,"25 March 2019",2019,1,"Strategic developments","Disrupted weapons use","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Jubaland Security Force","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Kismaayo,,Bar-Sanguun,-0.4876,42.1839,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","25 March. Jubaland military and Somali national army have defused an IED that was planted near Bar-Sanguni during a joint security operation against suspected Al Shabaab location.",0,1571260125,SOM 7527653,706,SOM28139,28139,"25 March 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,Mogadishu,2.0414,45.3337,1,Twitter,"New media","25 March. A landmine hit a car owned by Simad University. The driver was confirmed dead & security guard is injured.",1,1618571907,SOM 7527673,706,SOM28140,28140,"25 March 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Hodan,,"Mogadishu - Hodan",2.0333,45.35,1,Twitter,"New media","25 March. One person died and three others were injured after a blast targeted a car in Hodan neighborhood near Albaraka.",1,1611019334,SOM 6134496,706,SOM28136,28136,"24 March 2019",2019,1,"Strategic developments","Non-violent transfer of territory","Al Shabaab",,2,,,0,20,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Balcad,,Xawaadleey,2.5826,45.4894,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","24 March. Al Shabaab militants took control of Hawaadley village (c. 34 km south of JAF). Unclear if clashes, nocasualties mentioned.",0,1571260125,SOM 6134497,706,SOM28137,28137,"24 March 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,17,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Afgooye,2.15,45.116,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","24 March. A Somali military soldier injured a civilian minibus driver and a passenger in Afgoye district.",0,1571260125,SOM 7522854,706,SOM28123,28123,"23 March 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Hawl Wadaag",2.048,45.32,1,Goobjoob,National,"23 March. A blast hit Hawl Wadag district but the casualties are unknown.",0,1618571906,SOM 7522860,706,SOM28122,28122,"23 March 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,Mogadishu,2.0414,45.3337,1,Goobjoob,National,"23 March. A blast in Ex-Control Afgooye killed seven people.",7,1618571906,SOM 7522864,706,SOM28124,28124,"23 March 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Mogadishu - Daynile",2.0581,45.3003,1,Goobjoob,National,"23 March. In Warshadaha street in Daynile district two people were killed in a blast.",2,1618571906,SOM 7530601,706,SOM28133,28133,"23 March 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) National Intelligence and Security Agency",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Mogadishu - Dharkenley",2.0095,45.25,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","23 March. Al Shabaab damaged a Government soldiers' vehicle by RCIED in Dharkenley district. Dead and injured reported (unknown fatalities coded at low estimate of 3).",3,1618571907,SOM 7530350,706,SOM28135,28135,"23 March 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Hawl Wadaag",2.048,45.32,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","23 March. Gunfire exchange occurred after police were targeted by a hand grenade near Howlwadag junction road area in Howlwadag district.",0,1618571907,SOM 7519367,706,SOM28121,28121,"23 March 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)","Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,Mogadishu,2.0414,45.3337,1,AFP,International,"23 March. AS set off explosions and stormed government ministries in Mogadishu, police and the military fought back AS and rescued people. 10 killed.",10,1618571906,SOM 6134500,706,SOM28134,28134,"23 March 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Baydhaba,,Baidoa,3.1172,43.6469,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","23 March. A RCIED placed in a restaurant targeting police forces detonated in Baidoa. No casualties.",0,1571260125,SOM 7531184,706,SOM28129,28129,"22 March 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)","Hawiye Clan Militia (Somalia)",1,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)","Habar Gedir Clan Militia (Somalia)",1,11,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Hodan,,"Mogadishu - Hodan",2.0333,45.35,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","22 March. SNAF and Police clashed in Hodan District divided along clan lines namely Hawiye and Habargidir sub clans over land. Dead and injured (unknown fatalities coded as 10).",10,1611019345,SOM 7531185,706,SOM28130,28130,"22 March 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Hodan,,"Mogadishu - Hodan",2.0333,45.35,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","22 March. A hand grenade was hurled at police in Hodan District. Soldiers reacted with gunfire towards the suspected direction of the attack.",0,1611019345,SOM 7531194,706,SOM28131,28131,"22 March 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) National Intelligence and Security Agency",,1,11,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Waaberi",2.0195,45.31,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","22 March. Somali military shot and killed a NISA soldier in Waberi district. Motive unknown.",1,1618571907,SOM 7533757,706,SOM28119,28119,"22 March 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Civilians (Somalia)","Government of Somalia (2017-)",7,17,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,Mogadishu,2.0414,45.3337,1,"Universal TV (Somalia)",National,"22 March. A government soldier killed a civilian government worker in Mogadishu.",1,1618571906,SOM 6134503,706,SOM28126,28126,"22 March 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Djibouti)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Lafoole,2.0833,45.1667,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","22 March. AMISOM Djiboutian forces clashed with Al Shabaab at Ceel Lafole vicinity. Al Shabaab retreated from the area, two of its militants were injured.",0,1571260125,SOM 6134504,706,SOM28127,28127,"22 March 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Private Security Forces (Somalia)",,8,18,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,"Buur Hakaba",,"Buur Xakaba",2.8049,44.0821,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","22 March. South West Special Police Force fought with security guards of the district finance officer in Buurhakaba town.",0,1571260125,SOM 6134505,706,SOM28128,28128,"22 March 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,"Qansax Dheere",,"Qansax Dheere",2.8712,43.0043,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","22 March. An RCIED exploded at Southwest police's checkpoint in Qansax-Dheere town. Dead and injured (unknown fatalities coded as 10).",10,1571260125,SOM 6134506,706,SOM28132,28132,"22 March 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Air/drone strike","Unidentified Military Forces",,8,"Al Shabaab",,2,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Juba",Bu'aale,,Buaale,1.2448,42.5732,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","22 March. An unknown war plane conducted an airstrike targeting suspected Al Shabaab positions at the outskirts of Bu'ale town.",0,1571260125,SOM 5022455,706,SOM28120,28120,"22 March 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,11,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,Marka,1.7131,44.7639,1,"Radio Dalsan",National,"22 March. Disagreement over measures to be taken against captured AS fighters led to clashes between two groups of government soldiers in Marka; two soldiers died.",2,1553544835,SOM 7529001,706,SOM28117,28117,"21 March 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)","Labour Group (Somalia)",7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Hodan,,"Mogadishu - Hodan",2.0333,45.35,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","21 March. A UVIED exploded in Hodan district killing a private contractor, who owned the car.",1,1611019338,SOM 7519019,706,SOM28125,28125,"21 March 2019",2019,2,"Strategic developments",Arrests,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)","AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Ethiopia)",1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,Mogadishu,2.0414,45.3337,1,"Goobjoob; Twitter","New media-National","21 March. Somali military forces and AMISOM Ethiopian forces captured many suspected Al Shabaab militants in Mogadishu. Hundreds more were arrested on March 25 in Mogadishu.",0,1618571907,SOM 7532080,706,SOM28116,28116,"21 March 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Wardhigley",2.0549,45.33,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","21 March. Police clashed with an armed group that opened fire on a checkpoint in Wardhigley district. One person was killed.",1,1618571906,SOM 5103255,706,SOM28118,28118,"21 March 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,11,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Afmadow,,Dhobley,0.4063,41.0124,1,Kismaayo,National,"21 March. A Somali government soldier shot dead a female colleague in the border town of Dhobley in Lower Jubba. Motive unknown.",1,1554141485,SOM 7527633,706,SOM28114,28114,"21 March 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)","Government of Somalia (2017-)",7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,Mogadishu,2.0414,45.3337,1,Twitter,"New media","21 March. An IED explosion in Mogadishu killed a Somali engineer. The device was fitted to the vehicle.",1,1618571906,SOM 5022450,706,SOM28115,28115,"21 March 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Military Forces of Kenya (2013-)",,8,38,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Gedo,"Ceel Waaq",,"El Wak",2.7352,41.0177,1,"Radio Dalsan",National,"21 March. At least five Kenyan Defense Forces soldiers were killed in a roadside bomb in Elwak, Somalia.",5,1553544835,SOM 7533377,706,SOM28109,28109,"20 March 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Hodan,,"Mogadishu - Hodan",2.0333,45.35,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","20 March. A UVIED attached to a private vehicle owned by an unidentified person exploded in Hodan district. No casualties reported.",0,1611019352,SOM 7528529,706,SOM28110,28110,"20 March 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Government of Somalia (2017-)",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Hawl Wadaag",2.048,45.32,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","20 March. Two suspected AS elements shot and killed a civil servant in Howlwadag district.",1,1618571905,SOM 7533418,706,SOM28108,28108,"20 March 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Hodan,,"Mogadishu - Hodan",2.0333,45.35,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","20 March. Suspected AS fighters attacked government forces in Hodan resulting in an exchange of fire between the two sides.",0,1611019352,SOM 7527790,706,SOM28111,28111,"20 March 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Bondhere",2.0456,45.34,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","20 March. A suspected AS fighters shot and killed a government soldier and khat dealer at in Boondheere District.",1,1618571906,SOM 6134514,706,SOM28107,28107,"20 March 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)","Military Forces of Kenya (2013-)",1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Gedo,"Ceel Waaq",,Budada,2.7935,41.084,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","20 March. A RCIED targeted SNA soldiers on Kenyan forces' convoy. Five soldiers were injured.",0,1571260125,SOM 6134515,706,SOM28112,28112,"20 March 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-)",,8,38,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Balcad,,Balcad,2.39,45.3833,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","20 March. AMISOM forces opened fire after RCIED targeted their convoy in Balcad district.",0,1571260125,SOM 6134516,706,SOM28113,28113,"20 March 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-)",,8,38,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Balcad,,Gololey,2.4492,45.3542,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","20 March. An IED targeting AMISOM troops exploded at Gololey. There were no casualties.",0,1571260125,SOM 7530352,706,SOM28100,28100,"19 March 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,11,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Hawl Wadaag",2.048,45.32,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","19 March. Following an argument over an unknown issue a soldier of the SNA shot and injured a police officer in Hawl wadag.",0,1618571905,SOM 5022440,706,SOM28105,28105,"19 March 2019",2019,1,"Strategic developments","Non-violent transfer of territory","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Kenya)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Gedo,"Ceel Waaq",,Busaar,2.6778,41.3254,1,RiskMap,Other,"19 March. Following the pull out of Kenyan forces, Al Shabaab captured Busar in Gedo without battle.",0,1553544835,SOM 5022441,706,SOM28106,28106,"19 March 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Balcad,,Balad,2.35,45.3833,1,RiskMap,Other,"19 March. AS forces conducted a hit and run attack on government forces but retreated from Balad at the end.",0,1553544835,SOM 6134522,706,SOM28101,28101,"19 March 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,11,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Mudug,Gaalkacyo,,Gaalkacyo,6.7697,47.4308,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","19 March. One soldier was shot and killed in Garsoor village, North Galkacyo, due to suspected internal dispute.",1,1571260125,SOM 6134523,706,SOM28102,28102,"19 March 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Gedo,Garbahaarey,,Buurdhuubo,3.1685,42.4947,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","19 March. AS attacked SNA forces in Buirdhuubo. No casualties were reported and AS forces retreated.",0,1571260125,SOM 6134524,706,SOM28103,28103,"19 March 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,"Belet Weyne",,Banyaaley,4.9793,45.8086,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","19 March. AS and SNA forces exchanged fires after AS fighters launched an attack on their Defensive Base in Bangalay village vicinity. AS said it killed two soldiers.",2,1571260125,SOM 6134525,706,SOM28104,28104,"19 March 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,Golweyn,1.6584,44.58,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","19 March. A RCIED reportedly planted on the roadside near Golweyne town by AS injured AMISOM soldiers.",0,1571260125,SOM 6134529,706,SOM28097,28097,"18 March 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)","AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-)",1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Balcad,,Balcad,2.39,45.3833,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","18 March. AS militants carried out an attack against AMISOM & SNA defensive bases in Balcad District. One soldier was killed.",1,1571260125,SOM 6134530,706,SOM28098,28098,"18 March 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Hargeysa Communal Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Hargeysa Communal Militia (Somalia)",,4,44,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Woqooyi Galbeed",Hargeysa,,Hargeysa,9.5598,44.0668,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","18 March. Two armed youth groups clashed in Hargeisa over territorial control. The leaders of the groups were arrested.",0,1571260125,SOM 6134531,706,SOM28099,28099,"18 March 2019",2019,1,"Strategic developments",Agreement,"Dhulbahante-Barkad Sub-Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Dhulbahante-Ali Geri Sub-Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,44,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Togdheer,Buuhoodle,,Buuhoodle,8.2516,46.3157,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","18 March. Ali Gari and Mohamed Barked Dhulbahante sub-clans signed peace deal in Buhoodle.",0,1571260125,SOM 7712826,706,SOM28095,28095,"18 March 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Air/drone strike","Military Forces of the United States (2017-2021)",,8,"Al Shabaab",,2,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Cabdow Dibile",2.0864,45.0711,1,"Morad News","New media","18 March. US drone strike targets a vehicle carrying Somali civilians at Adow Dibile village near Afgoye town. Al Shabaab claims civilian losses (low estimate coded as 3).",3,1614039930,SOM 7532282,706,SOM28096,28096,"18 March 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)","Government of Somalia (2017-); Women (Somalia)",7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Hodan,,"Mogadishu - Hodan",2.0333,45.35,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","18 March. UVIED attached to the private vehicle of a female government staff member exploded in Hodan District. No casulty occurred and no group claimed responsibility.",0,1611019348,SOM 6134539,706,SOM28080,28080,"17 March 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bakool,Xudur,,Oddur,4.1213,43.8895,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","17 March. AS fighters attacked Somali military forces in Xhudur. Three AS fighters were reported dead in the clash.",3,1571260125,SOM 6134540,706,SOM28086,28086,"17 March 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle","Wanla Weyn",,"Wanla Weyne",2.6195,44.8936,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","17 March. An AS District Commissioner was killed in an operation carried out by Somali forces in Wanlaweyn district.",1,1571260125,SOM 6134541,706,SOM28087,28087,"17 March 2019",2019,1,"Strategic developments","Looting/property destruction","Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Labour Group (Somalia)",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Awdheegle,1.9833,44.8333,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","17 March. Al Shabab militants arrested two drivers before setting their minibus on fire as they were transporting charcoal in Awdheegle District neighborhood. The group had previously banned the charcoal business in their areas.",0,1571260125,SOM 6134542,706,SOM28088,28088,"17 March 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Issa Muse Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Civilians (Somalia)","Reer-Cadaawe Sub-Clan (Somalia)",7,47,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Woqooyi Galbeed",Hargeysa,,"Xumba Wayne",9.8109,44.2751,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","17 March. Esse Muse/Reer Mohamud sub clan militia shot and injured a man from Esse Musel /Reer Cadaawe sub clan in Xumbawayne village over a farmland dispute.",0,1571260125,SOM 6134543,706,SOM28089,28089,"17 March 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Docol Communal Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Civilians (Somalia)","Unidentified Clan Group (Somalia)",7,47,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Mudug,Gaalkacyo,,Docol,6.4323,47.4893,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","17 March. Unknown gunmen killed a man over clan revange at Docal village.",1,1571260125,SOM 6134544,706,SOM28090,28090,"17 March 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Dir Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Xeraale Communal Militia (Somalia)",,4,44,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Galgaduud,Cabudwaaq,,Xeraale,6.0386,46.4286,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","17 March. Dir clan carried raided Xeraale village but were repelled by locals.",0,1571260125,SOM 6134545,706,SOM28092,28092,"17 March 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Police Forces of Kenya (2013-)",,8,"Military Forces of Jubaland (2013-)",,1,18,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Afmadow,,Dhobley,0.4063,41.0124,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","17 March. Jubaland security forces accidentally clashed with suspected Anti-Terrorist Police Unit from Kenya based in Liboi-Kenya, in Dhobley town.",0,1571260125,SOM 6134546,706,SOM28093,28093,"17 March 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Non-state actor overtakes territory","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Jubaland (2013-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Afmadow,,Dhobley,0.4063,41.0124,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","17 March. AS fighters attacked Jubaland forces in Diff village, 60 km from Dhobley. Two were killed. AS took over the village when the soldiers retreated.",2,1571260125,SOM 6134547,706,SOM28094,28094,"17 March 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Abgal-Cabdale Caroone Sub-Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Eli Omar Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,44,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Cadale,,Adale,2.75,46.316,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","17 March. Eli Omar and Abdullle Aroone sub clans clashed in Adale district, leaving 27 killed.",27,1571260125,SOM 7530024,706,SOM28091,28091,"17 March 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Mogadishu - Daynile",2.0581,45.3003,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","17 March. RCIED planted by suspected Al Shabaab militants exploded on AMISOM forces, who reacted with gunfire. Civilians were injured.",0,1618571905,SOM 7525744,706,SOM28085,28085,"17 March 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,17,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Hodan,,"Mogadishu - Hodan",2.0333,45.35,1,"Radio Danan",National,"17 March. A government soldier opened fire on a three-wheel driver in Mogadishu's Hodan district.",1,1611019305,SOM 5921651,706,SOM28082,28082,"17 March 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Muslim Group (Somalia); Students (Somalia); Teachers (Somalia)",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,"Belet Weyne",,"Belet Weyne",4.736,45.2043,1,"Universal TV (Somalia)",National,"17 March. A suspected AS student injured his Quran teacher in Beledwyene.",0,1567465440,SOM 7525747,706,SOM28084,28084,"17 March 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Civilians (Somalia)","Students (Somalia)",7,17,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Hodan,,"Mogadishu - Hodan",2.0333,45.35,1,"Radio Danan",National,"17 March. In Hodan, a university student was killed by government soldiers. Reason unknown.",1,1611019305,SOM 7533455,706,SOM28079,28079,"17 March 2019",2019,1,"Strategic developments","Non-violent transfer of territory","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,Mogadishu,2.0414,45.3337,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","17 March. Al Shabaad seized a military base in Lower Shabelle after the soldiers withdrew from the base over lack of payment.",0,1618571904,SOM 7533765,706,SOM28083,28083,"17 March 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)","Government of Somalia (2017-)",7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,Mogadishu,2.0414,45.3337,1,"Universal TV (Somalia)",National,"17 March. A government worker was killed by an unidentified man in Mogadishu.",1,1618571905,SOM 5875965,706,SOM28081,28081,"17 March 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Yaaq Biri Weyne Communal Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Al Shabaab",,2,24,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle","Wanla Weyn",,"Yaaq Biri Weyne",2.6295,44.6977,1,"Universal TV (Somalia)",National,"17 March. Locals killed an AS leader, who was hiding in their locality of Yaaqbiri Weyne.",1,1567462289,SOM 6134551,706,SOM28075,28075,"16 March 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-)",,8,38,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Balcad,,Balad,2.35,45.3833,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","16 March. A roadside bomb exploded on an AMISOM troops' convoy near Bal'ad town. Casualties unknown.",0,1571260125,SOM 7713307,706,SOM28076,28076,"16 March 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)","Military Forces of the United States (2017-2021)",1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,Marka,1.7131,44.7639,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","16 March. A joint US/Somali operation against Al Shabaab near Marka town left 22 militants killed.",22,1614039933,SOM 7533479,706,SOM28077,28077,"16 March 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,11,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Yaqshid",2.0678,45.35,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","16 March. One soldier was killed when two groups of Yaqshid District commissioner SNA escorts and police clashed in Yaqshid district.",1,1618571904,SOM 6134556,706,SOM28073,28073,"15 March 2019",2019,1,"Strategic developments","Change to group/activity","Military Forces of Somaliland (2010-)",,1,,,0,10,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Sanaag,Ceerigaabo,,Hadaaftimo,10.7652,48.1064,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","15 March. Somaliland troops were deployed in Hadaaftimo town, escalating tensions with the Puntland forces (which are now deployed in Sanaag province).",0,1571260125,SOM 6134557,706,SOM28074,28074,"15 March 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Military Forces of Somaliland (2010-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Sool,"Laas Caanood",,Laascaanood,8.4774,47.3597,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","15 March. Supected anti-Somaliland gunmen shot dead an SLA soldier in Lasanod. The motive of the killing remains unknown.",1,1571260125,SOM 7712976,706,SOM28072,28072,"15 March 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Air/drone strike","Military Forces of the United States (2017-2021)",,8,"Al Shabaab",,2,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,"Buur Hakaba",,Leego,2.7144,44.509,1,"Radio Danan",National,"15 March. US airstrike killed a senior al-Shabab commander known as Ibrahim Garwayne in Lower Shabelle region at Leego village.",1,1614039930,SOM 5017153,706,SOM28064,28064,"14 March 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Ethiopia)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,"Buur Hakaba",,"Buur Xakaba",2.8049,44.0821,2,"Al Furqaan",National,"14 March. AS targeted Ethiopian forces with explosion along Burhakaba road. Fatalities reported (unknown coded as 10).",10,1552932719,SOM 5017154,706,SOM28065,28065,"14 March 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Uganda)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,Shalaambood,1.7087,44.6961,2,"Al Furqaan",National,"14 March. Explosion targeted Ugandan troops while passing near Shalambod village. Casualties unknown.",0,1552932719,SOM 5017157,706,SOM28068,28068,"14 March 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Kenya (2013-)",,8,"Al Shabaab",,2,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Gedo,"Ceel Waaq",,"El Wak",2.7352,41.0177,2,"Radio Danan",National,"14 March. Three Al-Shabaab fighters were killed in a gunfight in Bura Hache with Kenyan forces.",3,1552932719,SOM 7713419,706,SOM28066,28066,"14 March 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Air/drone strike","Military Forces of the United States (2017-2021)",,8,"Al Shabaab",,2,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Jamaame,,Malayle,-0.0016,42.6609,1,VOA,International,"14 March. US warplanes conducted an air strike in Malayle, killing at least three AS fighters.",3,1614039933,SOM 7524764,706,SOM28067,28067,"14 March 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,Mogadishu,2.0414,45.3337,1,"Mogadishu Update","New media","14 March. An IED fitted to a car belonging to the government police officer detonated in Mogadishu. The official survived the attack.",0,1618571904,SOM 6134560,706,SOM28053,28053,"13 March 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Baydhaba,,"Gufguduud Burey",2.9902,43.8487,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","13 March. 10 people were killed and 38 others injured when RCIEDs, that were reportedly targeting SNA soldiers, exploded near a teashop in a crowded market of gaduud-Buurey village.",10,1571260125,SOM 6134561,706,SOM28054,28054,"13 March 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (International)","Aid Workers (International)",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Sanaag,Ceerigaabo,,Ceerigaabo,10.6218,47.3681,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","13 March. AS fighters opened fire at an INGO rented vehicle near Caasho-Gaabo village. No casualties reported.",0,1571260125,SOM 6134562,706,SOM28055,28055,"13 March 2019",2019,1,"Strategic developments","Change to group/activity","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Puntland Dervish Force",,1,,,0,10,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bari,Bossaso,,Galgala,10.9901,49.0568,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","13 March. The Darawish soldiers located at the frontline at Galgala mountains have left their positions and withdrawn to a point 70 km. south of Bossaso. The withdrawal is said to be related to unpayment.",0,1571260125,SOM 6134563,706,SOM28056,28056,"13 March 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Majeerteen-Omar Mahmud-Khalaf Sub-Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Majeerteen-Reer Biciidyahan Sub-Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,44,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Mudug,Gaalkacyo,,Gaalkacyo,6.7697,47.4308,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","13 March. Six people were killed after two sub clans of Majeerteen Khalaf and Biciidyahan militia clashed in Galkayo.",6,1571260125,SOM 6134564,706,SOM28057,28057,"13 March 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Civilians (International)","Aid Workers (International)",7,17,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Baydhaba,,Baidoa,3.1172,43.6469,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","13 March. In Baidoa, a police officer shot and injured the driver of an INGO.",0,1571260125,SOM 6134565,706,SOM28058,28058,"13 March 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Air/drone strike","Military Forces of Kenya (2013-)",,8,"Al Shabaab",,2,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Gedo,"Ceel Waaq",,"Daduma Addi",2.7,41.25,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","13 March. Kenyan warplanes conducted an airstrike against AS positions near Daduma-Addi village. Casualties unknown.",0,1571260125,SOM 6134566,706,SOM28059,28059,"13 March 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Air/drone strike","Military Forces of Kenya (2013-)",,8,"Al Shabaab",,2,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Gedo,"Ceel Waaq",,Sheebow,2.7336,41.17,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","13 March. Kenyan warplanes conducted an airstrike against AS positions in Sheebow. Casualties unknown.",0,1571260125,SOM 6134568,706,SOM28062,28062,"13 March 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Dhagahtur,2.1436,45.1165,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","13 March. AS said it shot and killed a government soldier in the Dhagah-Tuur village vicinity, in Afgoye District.",1,1571260125,SOM 6134569,706,SOM28063,28063,"13 March 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Jubaland Security Force","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Special Forces",1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Jamaame,,Jamaame,0.0692,42.7382,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","13 March. Jubaland forces and SNA special forces conducted joint operation against AS locations south of Jamame town. Six militants killed.",6,1571260125,SOM 7530026,706,SOM28060,28060,"13 March 2019",2019,1,Protests,"Peaceful protest","Protesters (Somalia)","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Special Forces",6,,,0,60,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Mogadishu - Daynile",2.0581,45.3003,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","13 March. Due to non-payment of salary, SNA soldiers peacefully demonstrated on the Main Street in Dayniile district. [size=70]",0,1618571904,SOM 6134572,706,SOM28071,28071,"13 March 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Puntland Dervish Force",,1,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Puntland Dervish Force",,1,11,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bari,Bossaso,,Bosaso,11.2842,49.1816,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","13 March. Two groups of the Darawish forces clashed over an internal issue. Some soldiers were wounded.",0,1571260125,SOM 7710278,706,SOM28052,28052,"13 March 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Air/drone strike","Military Forces of the United States (2017-2021)",,8,"Al Shabaab",,2,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,Marka,1.7131,44.7639,3,AFRICOM,Regional,"13 March. Air strikes by the US military killed two AS fighters in the village of Huley, Lower Shabelle.",2,1614039923,SOM 7579534,706,SOM28061,28061,"13 March 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Ceelasha Biyaha",2.0823,45.2102,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","13 March. An AS-led IED explosion targeted AMISOM forces in Celasha Biyah. AMISOM responded with gunfire. AS said it killed three AMISOM fighters.",3,1611613361,SOM 6134574,706,SOM28045,28045,"12 March 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Macawiisley Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,24,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Gedo,"Belet Xaawo",,"Ceel Gaduud",3.3619,41.8403,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","12 March. Macawisley clan militia attacked Al-Shabab militants' base at the El-Ali Gaduud village",0,1618571904,SOM 6134575,706,SOM28047,28047,"12 March 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Abgal Clan Group (Somalia)",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,"Bulo Burto",,"Buqda Caqable",4.0601,45.2577,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","12 March. AS executed two men from Abgaal clan at a public gathering in Buq Aqable village accusing them of being spies of the government.",2,1571260125,SOM 7529007,706,SOM28050,28050,"12 March 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Hodan,,"Mogadishu - Hodan",2.0333,45.35,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","12 March. Suspected AS militants shot and killed an unidentified youth, suspected to be a government soldier in Hodan District.",1,1611019338,SOM 6134576,706,SOM28048,28048,"12 March 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Hawiye Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Darood Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,44,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Mudug,Gaalkacyo,,Gaalkacyo,6.7697,47.4308,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","12 March. Clashes between rival Hawiye and Darod militias over land dispute killed 2 fighters.",2,1571260125,SOM 6134579,706,SOM28051,28051,"12 March 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Special Forces",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Awdheegle,1.9833,44.8333,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","12 March. Somali Special Forces killed eight AS militants in an overnight attack West of Awdhegle District.",8,1571260125,SOM 7709380,706,SOM28046,28046,"12 March 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Special Forces","Military Forces of the United States (2017-2021)",1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Qoryooley,,Daarasalaam,1.9221,44.7871,1,"VOA; Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","12 March. 'Danab' special forces backed by US airstrikes raided AS strongholds in Daarusalaam village. At least 8 AS militants were killed.",8,1614039921,SOM 7528933,706,SOM28049,28049,"12 March 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Mogadishu - Daynile",2.0581,45.3003,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","12 March. Soldiers reacted with fire after a hand grenade was hurled at a police checkpoint in Dayniile District.",0,1618571904,SOM 5017133,706,SOM28044,28044,"11 March 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians","Abduction/forced disappearance","Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Galgaduud,Dhuusamarreeb,,Guri-Ceel,5.3083,45.8774,1,"Radio Kulmiye",National,"11 March. Al-Shabab fighters abducted elders from Gal-qoryale area in Guri'el District for allegedly not paying tax.",0,1552932719,SOM 7528279,706,SOM28043,28043,"11 March 2019",2019,1,"Strategic developments","Disrupted weapons use","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)","Military Forces of Somalia (2012-2017) National Intelligence and Security Agency",1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Hodan,,"Mogadishu - Hodan",2.0333,45.35,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","11 March. NISA and SNPF removed a suspected VBIED from Hodan District.",0,1611019336,SOM 6127996,706,SOM28041,28041,"11 March 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Kismaayo,,Bar-Sanguun,-0.4876,42.1839,1,Twitter,"New media","11 March. AMISOM forces were targeted by an IED planted by AS forces. At least seven AMISOM soldiers died.",7,1571164643,SOM 7529453,706,SOM28042,28042,"11 March 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,11,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Wadajir",2.0462,45.3341,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","11 March. A civilian was injured when two groups of SNA and police exchanged gunfire in Wadajir district.",0,1618571904,SOM 6134587,706,SOM28038,28038,"10 March 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Qoryooley,,Qoryooley,1.7878,44.53,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","10 March. Suspected AS fighters launched an attack on SNAF troops check point in Qoryoley District, first throwing a hand grenade and then by exchange of gunfire.",0,1571260125,SOM 6134588,706,SOM28040,28040,"10 March 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Abgal Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Civilians (Somalia)","Jareer Clan Group (Somalia)",7,47,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Balcad,,Balcad,2.39,45.3833,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","10 March. Abgal militiamen killed two members of the Jareer clan in a clan based retaliation attack.",2,1571260125,SOM 6133230,706,SOM28039,28039,"10 March 2019",2019,1,"Strategic developments","Headquarters or base established","Military Forces of Somaliland (2010-)","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",1,,,0,10,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Sanaag,Ceerigaabo,,Yubbe,10.7484,47.9211,2,"Radio Kulmiye; Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","10-12 March. Units from Somaliland and Somali military set up bases in and around Yubbe District seeking to occupy all the areas in south and east of Sanag Region to protect Somaliland against attacks by Arre [ex-Somaliland military official] rebels.",0,1571260123,SOM 6134590,706,SOM28031,28031,"09 March 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Militia (Col. Caare)",,3,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Sanaag,Ceerigaabo,,Yubbe,10.7484,47.9211,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","09 March. SLA troops attacked rebel Colonel Caare and his militia from Qardho in Puntland in Yubbe.",0,1571260125,SOM 6134591,706,SOM28033,28033,"09 March 2019",2019,1,"Strategic developments","Disrupted weapons use","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Puntland Security Force",,1,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)","Fishermen (Somalia)",3,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bari,Bossaso,,Bosaso,11.2842,49.1816,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","09 March. Weapons from seven fishery boats were seized by the Puntland Maritime Police Forces in Bosaso.",0,1571260125,SOM 6134592,706,SOM28035,28035,"09 March 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,"Bulo Mareer",1.6298,44.5196,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","09 March. AS militants attacked SNA in Bullo Mareer, starting with rocket-propelled grenades (RPGs) and following with heavy gunfire.",0,1571260125,SOM 6134593,706,SOM28036,28036,"09 March 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Civilians (Somalia)","Women (Somalia)",7,17,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Balcad,,"Ceel Macaan",2.2444,45.6917,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","09 March. A woman was shot dead by a SNA soldier at Ceel-Macaan village. Motive unknown.",1,1571260125,SOM 6134594,706,SOM28037,28037,"09 March 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)","Labour Group (Somalia)",7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Afmadow,,Deelholaa,0.2829,41.6107,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","09 March. A vehicle transporting vegetables from Deelholaa grazing area was damaged by an IED explosion.",0,1571260125,SOM 7531244,706,SOM28034,28034,"09 March 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Heliwa",2.0844,45.39,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","09 March. Unidentified men hurled a hand grenade at government troops at a Livestock Market, in Heliwa District, the soldiers reacted with gun fire.",0,1618571903,SOM 5875960,706,SOM28025,28025,"09 March 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Afgooye,2.15,45.116,1,"Universal TV (Somalia)",National,"09 March. A government soldier shot dead two alleged assassins plotting to kill him in Afgoye; he was informed by another civilian about the plot.",2,1567462289,SOM 5875963,706,SOM28032,28032,"09 March 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Islamic State (Somalia)",,2,"Al Shabaab",,2,22,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bari,Bossaso,,Bosaso,11.2842,49.1816,1,"Universal TV (Somalia)",National,"09 March. A suspected IS fighter gunned down an Al-Shabaab militant in Bosaso and escaped.",1,1567462289,SOM 7527681,706,SOM28023,28023,"08 March 2019",2019,1,"Strategic developments","Disrupted weapons use","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,,,0,30,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Mogadishu - Daynile",2.0581,45.3003,1,Twitter,"New media","08 March. In Daynile, a bomb that was being prepared in a house exploded prematurely.",0,1618571903,SOM 6134596,706,SOM28024,28024,"08 March 2019",2019,1,"Strategic developments","Looting/property destruction","Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Farmers (Somalia)",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bakool,Tayeeglow,,Tayeeglow,4.0182,44.5127,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","08 March. AS fighters have forcefully taken some livestock from Tayeegleey village.",0,1571260125,SOM 6134597,706,SOM28029,28029,"08 March 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)","Omar Mahmud Clan Group (Somalia)",7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Nugaal,Garoowe,,Garowe,8.4064,48.4819,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","08 March. A person hailing from the Omar Mahmoud clan was killed by an unknown person in Garowe.",1,1571260125,SOM 6134598,706,SOM28030,28030,"08 March 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Farmers (Somalia)",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Cadale,,"Ceel Muluq",3.0205,46.0758,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","08 March. A group of around 28 AS militants attacked and killed farmers in Ceel Muluq. Unknown fatalities coded as 10.",10,1571260125,SOM 7579911,706,SOM28011,28011,"07 March 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)","Private Security Forces (United States)",1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Jowhar,,Jowhar,2.7797,45.5042,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","07 March. Two male civilians and three AS militants were killed when Somali forces backed by Bancroft attacked AS in the west of Jowhar town.",5,1611613362,SOM 7530028,706,SOM28021,28021,"07 March 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-)",,8,38,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Mogadishu - Daynile",2.0581,45.3003,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","07 March. AMISOM were targeted by a RCIED in Daynile district resulting in damages and injuries.",0,1618571903,SOM 6134601,706,SOM28012,28012,"07 March 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)","AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-)",1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Jowhar,,Mahadaay,2.9704,45.5347,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","07 March. A platoon of AS attacked SNA soldiers and AMISOM forces in Mahady but were forced to withdraw by AMISOM.",0,1571260125,SOM 6134602,706,SOM28013,28013,"07 March 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Cadale,,"Ceel Muluq",3.0205,46.0758,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","07 March. Attack by AS militants on SNA in Ceel Muluq. Populations displaced eastwards.",0,1571260125,SOM 6134604,706,SOM28018,28018,"07 March 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Jubaland Security Force",,1,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,17,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Kismaayo,,Bar-Sanguun,-0.4876,42.1839,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","07 March. A Jubaland soldier shot and killed a male passenger and injured several others on a commercial vehicle at Bar-Sanguni village. Motive unknown.",1,1571260125,SOM 6134605,706,SOM28019,28019,"07 March 2019",2019,1,Protests,"Peaceful protest","Protesters (Somalia)",,6,,,0,60,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bari,Bossaso,,Bosaso,11.2842,49.1816,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","07 March. A peaceful protest was held in Bosaso against the closure of the fish market located at the Bossaso Port. [size=100]",0,1571260125,SOM 6134607,706,SOM28028,28028,"07 March 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Militia (Col. Caare)",,3,"Military Forces of Somaliland (2010-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Sanaag,Ceerigaabo,,Yubbe,10.7484,47.9211,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","07 March. Troops loyal to Colonel Caare clashed with Somaliland Army soldiers in Yubbe. The army withdrew as they were outnumbered.",0,1571260125,SOM 7523451,706,SOM28017,28017,"07 March 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)","Government of Somalia (2017-); Women (Somalia)",7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Bondhere",2.0456,45.34,1,Jawhar,National,"07 March. Unknown armed persons shot and killed a female electoral delegate from Hirshabelle known as Bahsan Bolay in Boondheere district.",1,1618571903,SOM 7527804,706,SOM28020,28020,"07 March 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Bondhere",2.0456,45.34,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","07 March. AS claimed responsibility for the explosion of a vehicle in a busy area of Bondhere district that resulted in fatalities and injuries (unknown fatalities coded as 10).",10,1618571903,SOM 7799249,706,SOM28022,28022,"07 March 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Kismaayo,,Kismayo,-0.3603,42.5463,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","07 March. At least 2 IEDs exploded 28km south of Kismayo, between Birole and Kismayo: in the first explosion, a man was killed, in the second, a civilian lorry transporting goods was targeted, the explosion injured one female passenger. AS suspected as also targeted Jubaland forces in the area.",1,1617662605,SOM 7799275,706,SOM28015,28015,"07 March 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Jubaland (2013-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Kismaayo,,Kismayo,-0.3603,42.5463,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","07 March. At least 2 IED explosions targeted Jubaland forces 28km south of Kismayo, between Birole and Kismayo. Property damage mentioned and ensuing gunfire between the forces and the militants. AS withdrew.",0,1617662605,SOM 5875961,706,SOM28016,28016,"07 March 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)","Muslim Group (Somalia)",7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bari,Bossaso,,Bosaso,11.2842,49.1816,1,"Universal TV (Somalia)",National,"07 March. A Somali elder Suldan Bashir, widely known in Puntland territories was killed in a mosque at Bosaso city. Motive unknown.",1,1567462289,SOM 7520762,706,SOM28014,28014,"07 March 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Hawl Wadaag",2.048,45.32,1,Alldhacdo,National,"07 March. Somali army soldiers raided house during a security operation in Hawlwadaag and killed a suspected AS and found assorted explosive devices the man had been building.",1,1618571903,SOM 7520313,706,SOM28009,28009,"06 March 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)","Government of Somalia (2017-)",7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,Mogadishu,2.0414,45.3337,1,"Al Jazeera",Regional,"06 March. A roadside bomb killed at least seven, including 2 officials in the outskirts of Mogadishu.",7,1618571902,SOM 6134610,706,SOM28003,28003,"06 March 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,"Belet Weyne",,Bacad,4.67,45.22,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","06 March. Suspected AS fighter died after exchanging small arms fire with security forces, who found him laying an IED on the road at Bacadaha.",1,1571260125,SOM 6134611,706,SOM28006,28006,"06 March 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Civilians (Somalia)","Taxi Drivers (Somalia)",7,17,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Baydhaba,,Baidoa,3.1172,43.6469,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","06 March. A police officer killed a rickshaw driver in Baidoa but the cause of the killing is not known.",1,1571260125,SOM 6134612,706,SOM28008,28008,"06 March 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bakool,Xudur,,Ofidow,4.0333,43.8666,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","06 March. AS killed two civilians for failing to pay their contribution after the extra time of two weeks.",2,1571260125,SOM 6134613,706,SOM28010,28010,"06 March 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,"Bulo Burto",,"Bulo Burto",3.8519,45.5651,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","06 March. An IED that was planted near the main road near the bridge detonated prematurely at the east of Bulo-Burte town. Security forces arrived after the incident and confirmed the cause. AMISOM defused two RCIEDs in the area on this day.",0,1571260125,SOM 7530354,706,SOM28004,28004,"06 March 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Hawl Wadaag",2.048,45.32,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","06 March. SNA soldiers on patrol shot and killed an armed AS fighter in Bakaro Market, Howlwadag District.",1,1618571902,SOM 7527842,706,SOM28005,28005,"06 March 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Mogadishu - Daynile",2.0581,45.3003,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","06 March. Police were seriously injured after an RCIED targeting a Toyota vehicle carrying policemen exploded in Dayniile District. The police reacted with gun shots.",0,1618571902,SOM 7531964,706,SOM28007,28007,"06 March 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Civilians (Somalia)","Taxi Drivers (Somalia)",7,17,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Karan",2.0652,45.39,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","06 March. In Kaaran district, a Somali police officer shot and killed a civilian Tuktuk driver and injured some male bystanders at the Sanca junction road vicinity, Kaaran District. Motive unknown.",1,1618571902,SOM 7533359,706,SOM28001,28001,"05 March 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence",Grenade,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Yaqshid",2.0678,45.35,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","05 March. Suspected AS fighter hurled a hand-grenade at the police checkpoint near Suuq-Bacaad market neighborhood. Casualties reported.",0,1618571902,SOM 6134618,706,SOM27997,27997,"05 March 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Air/drone strike","Unidentified Military Forces",,8,"Al Shabaab",,2,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Gedo,"Ceel Waaq",,"El Wak",2.7352,41.0177,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","05 March. Unidentified warplanes launched an airstrike targeting AS positions South East of Ceel Waaq district positions. Casualties unknown.",0,1571260125,SOM 6134619,706,SOM28000,28000,"05 March 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,Marka,1.7131,44.7639,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","05 March. AS fighters were forced to retreat after they attacked and later were repelled by SNA forces in Marka.",0,1571260125,SOM 4555910,706,SOM28002,28002,"05 March 2019",2019,1,"Strategic developments","Looting/property destruction","Private Security Forces (United States)",,8,"Civilians (Somalia)","Pastoralists (Somalia)",7,78,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,Janaale,1.8,44.7,1,"Al Furqaan",National,"05 March. The US-trained Bancroft forces conducted an operation in an area near Janale town, where they allegedly robbed and looted civilians.",0,1552576389,SOM 5126544,706,SOM27998,27998,"05 March 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somaliland (2010-)",,1,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Puntland Security Force",,1,11,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Sool,"Laas Caanood",,Gambadha,8.543,47.4831,1,"Hiiraan (Somalia)",National,"05 March. Somaliland military and Puntland forces clashed twice in Gambara village due to the alleged entrance of Puntland forces in the border areas.",0,1555346747,SOM 7533542,706,SOM27999,27999,"05 March 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Wardhigley",2.0549,45.33,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","05 March. A suspected AS fighter hurled a hand-grenade at government soldiers on foot patrol in Wardhigley District. The soldiers reacted with heavy gunfire.",0,1618571902,SOM 7528208,706,SOM27995,27995,"04 March 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Civilians (Somalia)","Labour Group (Somalia)",7,17,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Mogadishu - Daynile",2.0581,45.3003,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","04 March. Due to an unknown reason, a government soldier shot and killed a minibus driver.",1,1618571901,SOM 7532611,706,SOM27990,27990,"04 March 2019",2019,1,"Strategic developments",Arrests,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Wadajir",2.0462,45.3341,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","04 March. Police detained some members of the AS alleged to be part of the intelligence wing.",0,1618571901,SOM 6134623,706,SOM27988,27988,"04 March 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Dhulbahante Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,14,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Sool,"Laas Caanood",,Gambadha,8.543,47.4831,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","04 March. Government forces were attacked in Gambadha by the Dhulbahante Clan. Both sides sustained injuries.",0,1571260125,SOM 6134624,706,SOM27989,27989,"04 March 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Gaaljecel Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Gaaljecel Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,44,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle","Wanla Weyn",,"Wanla Weyne",2.6195,44.8936,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","04 December. Two groups of Gaal Jacel clan militia clashed over tax collected from road users.",0,1571260125,SOM 6134625,706,SOM27994,27994,"04 March 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Omar Mahmud Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Civilians (Somalia)","Omar Mahmud Clan Group (Somalia)",7,47,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Mudug,Gaalkacyo,,Garsoor,6.7662,47.4279,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","04 March. A man from the Omar Mohamud sub-clan shot and killed a fellow clan member in Garsoor. Unclear reasons.",1,1571260125,SOM 6134626,706,SOM27996,27996,"04 March 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Shelling/artillery/missile attack","AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-)",,8,"Al Shabaab",,2,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bakool,Waajid,,Waajid,3.8096,43.2463,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","04 March. AMISOM forces launched an artillery attack, targeting AS position at Wajid town.",0,1571260125,SOM 7533759,706,SOM27991,27991,"04 March 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Civilians (Somalia)","Labour Group (Somalia)",7,17,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,Mogadishu,2.0414,45.3337,1,"Universal TV (Somalia)",National,"On 4 March 2019, a government soldier killed a lorry driver in Mogadishu town (Mogadishu city, Banadir). Motive unknown.",1,1618571901,SOM 7533764,706,SOM27992,27992,"04 March 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Former Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,Mogadishu,2.0414,45.3337,1,"Universal TV (Somalia)",National,"04 March. A retired military officer was killed in Mogadishu by AS fighters.",1,1618571901,SOM 7523280,706,SOM27993,27993,"04 March 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Civilians (Somalia)","Refugees/IDPs (Somalia); Women (Somalia)",7,17,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Wadajir",2.0462,45.3341,1,"Horn Globe",Regional,"04 March. A disabled elderly woman was shot dead by a police officer in an IDP camp in Wadajir.",1,1618571901,SOM 7529009,706,SOM27983,27983,"03 March 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Hodan,,"Mogadishu - Hodan",2.0333,45.35,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","03 March. Police officers fired gunshots when hand grenade was hurled at the police checkpoint in Hodan.",0,1611019338,SOM 7529303,706,SOM27986,27986,"03 March 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)","Government of Somalia (2017-)",7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Mogadishu - Daynile",2.0581,45.3003,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","03 March. Injuries and property damages were recorded after a RCIED targeting the Garasbaley settlement Deputy District Commissioner exploded in Daynile.",0,1618571901,SOM 6134631,706,SOM27987,27987,"03 March 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Shelling/artillery/missile attack","Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Jowhar,,Cadley,2.8831,45.5903,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","03 March. The driver of a truck was killed when AS militants launched RPG rocket for failure to stop after being flagged down.",1,1571260125,SOM 6134635,706,SOM27980,27980,"03 March 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,Marka,1.7131,44.7639,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","03 March. Government soldiers retaliate with gunfire when a hand grenade was hurled at them by suspected AS attackers.",0,1571260125,SOM 6134636,706,SOM27981,27981,"03 March 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somaliland (2010-)",,1,"Military Forces of Somaliland (2010-)",,1,11,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Sool,"Laas Caanood",,Laascaanood,8.4774,47.3597,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","03 March. Somaliland army officer was killed by his own colleague over unknown reasons in Lass caanood.",1,1571260125,SOM 6134637,706,SOM27982,27982,"03 March 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,"Belet Weyne",,"Belet Weyne",4.736,45.2043,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","03 March. Suspected AS fighters shot and killed a government military officer heading to a livestock market in Beletweyne.",1,1571260125,SOM 6134638,706,SOM27985,27985,"03 March 2019",2019,1,"Strategic developments","Looting/property destruction","Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Labour Group (Somalia)",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Jowhar,,Miir-Taqwo,3.1034,45.8515,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","03 March. A truck carrying charcoal was burnt down by AS fighters East of Miir taqwo.",0,1571260125,SOM 5875966,706,SOM27984,27984,"03 March 2019",2019,1,"Strategic developments","Disrupted weapons use","Al Shabaab",,2,,,0,20,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Bariirre,2.0476,44.8975,1,"Universal TV (Somalia)",National,"03 March. At least three AS fighters were killed when their own gun mistakenly exploded in Bariire.",3,1567462289,SOM 7692129,706,SOM27978,27978,"02 March 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Hamar Jabjab",2.0276,45.33,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","02 March. A government soldier returning to his home was killed by suspected AS fighters in Xamar Jaal.",1,1618571900,SOM 6134642,706,SOM27975,27975,"02 March 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence",Grenade,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)","Government of Somalia (2017-)",7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,"Belet Weyne",,"Belet Weyne",4.736,45.2043,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","02 March. A hand grenade targeting custom officers exploded near the custom office in Beletweyne. No casualty reported.",0,1571260125,SOM 6134644,706,SOM27977,27977,"02 March 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Galmudug Administration",,1,"Galmudug Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,14,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Galgaduud,Cadaado,,Cadaado,6.1457,46.6271,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","02 March. Government regained control of the Galmudug state house after clan militias occupied it for a while in Cadaado Town.",0,1571260125,SOM 6134645,706,SOM27979,27979,"02 March 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Xawadley Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,34,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Balcad,,Xawaadleey,2.5826,45.4894,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","02 March. Due to a dispute over a farmland, unknown armed groups clashed with militiamen at Xawadley village. Injuries were reported.",0,1571260125,SOM 7524777,706,SOM27976,27976,"02 March 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Shelling/artillery/missile attack","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)","Government of Somalia (2017-)",7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,Mogadishu,2.0414,45.3337,1,"Morad News","New media","02 March. Somalia government's national palace in Mogadishu has been attacked by mortars. Casualties unknown.",0,1618571900,SOM 7533381,706,SOM27968,27968,"01 March 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Hodan,,"Mogadishu - Hodan",2.0333,45.35,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","01 March. AS forces attacked and killed some government soldiers, who were checking their vehicles (unknown fatalities coded as 10).",10,1611019352,SOM 6134647,706,SOM27967,27967,"01 March 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,11,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Baydhaba,,Baidoa,3.1172,43.6469,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","01 March. A security officer was killed after the security forces manning the southwest main exit checkpoint clashed with each other over their member insisting to release a vehicle.",1,1571260125,SOM 6134648,706,SOM27969,27969,"01 March 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Suleiman Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Civilians (Somalia)","Qubeys Clan Group (Somalia)",7,47,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Mudug,Gaalkacyo,,Bacaadweyn,7.1908,47.5323,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","01 March. A person hailing from the Qubeys clan group was shot dead by a person from the Sueliman clan. Motive unknown.",1,1571260125,SOM 6134649,706,SOM27971,27971,"01 March 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence",Grenade,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Baydhaba,,Baidoa,3.1172,43.6469,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","01 March. Casualties and injuries occurred, when unidentified assailants hurled a hand grenade at civilians in Baidoa.",0,1571260125,SOM 6134651,706,SOM27973,27973,"01 March 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)","Police Forces of Somalia (2017-) Prison Guards",7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,"Belet Weyne",,"Belet Weyne",4.736,45.2043,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","01 March. A RCIED detonated outside the gate of the home of a prison commander. Properties were damaged.",0,1571260125,SOM 6134652,706,SOM27974,27974,"01 March 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,"Belet Weyne",,"Belet Weyne",4.736,45.2043,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","01 March. Somalia's police force commander was targeted by RCIED in Beledweyne.",0,1571260125,SOM 7530144,706,SOM27970,27970,"01 March 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Civilians (Somalia)","Taxi Drivers (Somalia)",7,17,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Karan",2.0652,45.39,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","01 March. A tuk tuk driver was killed by a police officer due to dispute over extortion of money.",1,1618571900,SOM 6119879,706,SOM27972,27972,"01 March 2019",2019,1,"Strategic developments","Non-violent transfer of territory","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Kenya)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Gedo,Baardheere,,"Faafax Dhuun",2.2059,41.6249,1,"Morad News","New media","01 March. Al Shabaab fighters overtook the Fahfahdhun after withdrawal of AMISOM Kenya forces. No mention of clashes.",0,1571164633,SOM 6134655,706,SOM27963,27963,"28 February 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Kurtunwaarey,,Kurtunwaarey,1.6104,44.3329,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","28 February. AS fighters and AMISOM forces clashed in Kurtunwaarey. AS first attacked AMISOM with an IED and guns.",0,1571260125,SOM 6134656,706,SOM27964,27964,"28 February 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Jowhar,,"Biyo Cadde",2.9362,45.792,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","28 February. Government forces were attacked by AS militants in North East of Biyo caddle.",0,1571260125,SOM 6134659,706,SOM27966,27966,"28 February 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)","AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-)",1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Baydhaba,,"Jiiro Mad Sheeg",3.1966,43.3427,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","28 February. Vehicles were damaged and some Southwest officers were injured when AS fighters attacked AMISOM and SWSPF convoy with IED near Jiiro-Madsheikh.",0,1571260125,SOM 7524768,706,SOM27965,27965,"28 February 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,Mogadishu,2.0414,45.3337,1,"Mogadishu Update","New media","28 February. AS fighters used a car to explode an IED outside Hotel Maka Al-Mukarama and then attacked people in the hotel, which they occupied for hours. At least 20 dead and 60 injured.",20,1618571900,SOM 7712230,706,SOM27962,27962,"28 February 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Air/drone strike","Military Forces of the United States (2017-2021)",,8,"Al Shabaab",,2,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,"Belet Weyne",,"Belet Weyne",4.736,45.2043,3,AP,International,"28 February. US military conducted the second air strike in Somalia's Hiraan region killing 26 AS fighters.",26,1614039928,SOM 7532082,706,SOM27953,27953,"27 February 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Wardhigley",2.0549,45.33,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","27 February. A hand grenade was thrown at police officers and the police fired at the direction of the attackers.",0,1618571900,SOM 6129255,706,SOM27960,27960,"27 February 2019",2019,2,Battles,"Non-state actor overtakes territory","Al Shabaab",,2,"Islamic State (Somalia)",,2,22,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Nugaal,Garoowe,,Garowe,8.4064,48.4819,3,Twitter,"New media","On or before 27 February. AS and IS forces have been clashing in Puntland. IS reportedly lost one of its three bases, Dasaan.",0,1571164645,SOM 6134660,706,SOM27950,27950,"27 February 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians","Abduction/forced disappearance","Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Aid Workers (Somalia)",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Gedo,Garbahaarey,,Buraa,3.1722,42.1411,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","27 February. AS ambushed staff members of a local NGO, the staff escaped but two of their drivers were abducted.",0,1571260125,SOM 6134663,706,SOM27956,27956,"27 February 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Kenya)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Gedo,Baardheere,,"Faafax Dhuun",2.2059,41.6249,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","27 February. There was a brief exchange of fire between AMISOM Kenya and Al Shabab after the latter ambushed AMISOM forces in Faafac Dhuna.",0,1571260125,SOM 6134664,706,SOM27957,27957,"27 February 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Civilians (Somalia)","Journalists (Somalia)",7,17,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Woqooyi Galbeed",Hargeysa,,Hargeysa,9.5598,44.0668,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","27 February. Some journalists were attacked and injured by a police officer. They were also detained for a while and later released.",0,1571260125,SOM 6134665,706,SOM27958,27958,"27 February 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Government of Somalia (2017-)",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle","Wanla Weyn",,"Wanla Weyne",2.6195,44.8936,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","27 February. A staff of a local authority was killed by suspected AS fighters.",1,1571260125,SOM 7798170,706,SOM27959,27959,"27 February 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Jubaland Security Force",,1,"Civilians (Somalia)","Muslim Group (Somalia); Teachers (Somalia)",7,17,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Kismaayo,,Kismayo,-0.3603,42.5463,1,"Halgan Media",National,"27 February. A Quran teacher, who was abducted from his home by Jubaland Regional State forces was later found dead.",1,1617662602,SOM 7799242,706,SOM27955,27955,"27 February 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Kismaayo,,Kismayo,-0.3603,42.5463,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","27 February. Police retaliated after they were attacked by suspected AS fighters in Kismayo.",0,1617662605,SOM 5119211,706,SOM27961,27961,"27 February 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Kenya)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Gedo,Baardheere,,"Faafax Dhuun",2.2059,41.6249,2,"Somali Memo",National,"27 February. AS claims to have killed three Kenyan soldiers by explosions on a military convoy traveling along the road between Faafahdhuun and Girilleey.",3,1554749631,SOM 7531245,706,SOM27952,27952,"27 February 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Heliwa",2.0844,45.39,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","27 February. AS and government forces clashed in Heliwa after AS attacked the military base.",0,1618571900,SOM 5839353,706,SOM27951,27951,"27 February 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)","AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-)",1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Qoryooley,,Qoryooley,1.7878,44.53,1,"Shabelle Media Network",Subnational,"27 February. AS forces attacked government forces and AMISOM soldiers in Qoryooley. Government forces said one AS fighter was killed.",1,1567462243,SOM 7530033,706,SOM27949,27949,"26 February 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Mogadishu - Daynile",2.0581,45.3003,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","26 February. Injuries were reported after AS targeted government forces with RCIED.",0,1618571899,SOM 7527792,706,SOM27941,27941,"26 February 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Bondhere",2.0456,45.34,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","26 February. Police forces retaliated with gunfire against AS fighters after the latter hurled a hand grenade against them.",0,1618571899,SOM 6134669,706,SOM27940,27940,"26 February 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bari,Bossaso,,Bosaso,11.2842,49.1816,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","26 February. An unidentified person killed a police officer south of Bossaso and bystander was injured.",1,1571260125,SOM 6134670,706,SOM27942,27942,"26 February 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Unidentified Communal Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Civilians (Somalia)","Omar Mahmud Clan Group (Somalia)",7,47,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Mudug,Gaalkacyo,,Israac,6.77,47.43,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","26 February. In Issrac, a 16 year old boy from the Omar Mohammed clan was killed by an unknown armed person.",1,1571260125,SOM 6134671,706,SOM27943,27943,"26 February 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Horumar Communal Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Civilians (Somalia)","Omar Mahmud Clan Group (Somalia)",7,47,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Mudug,Jariiban,,Horumar,6.68,48.8,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","26 February. Armed group of youth killed a teenager from the Omar Mohammed clan in Horumar.",1,1571260125,SOM 6134672,706,SOM27944,27944,"26 February 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Omar Mahmud Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Civilians (Somalia)","Xuseen Ibrahim-Majeerteen Sub-Clan Militia (Somalia)",7,47,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Mudug,Gaalkacyo,,Garsoor,6.7662,47.4279,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","26 February. A man who hailed from Omar Mohamud clan killed a man from Xuseen Ibrahim clan/Majeerteen at Garsoor Village.",1,1571260125,SOM 6134674,706,SOM27947,27947,"26 February 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)","Taxi Drivers (Somalia)",7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Balcad,,Balcad,2.39,45.3833,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","26 February. A guman killed a tuktuk driver in Balcad. Motive unknown.",1,1571260125,SOM 6119887,706,SOM27948,27948,"26 February 2019",2019,1,Protests,"Peaceful protest","Protesters (Somalia)","Women (Somalia)",6,,,0,60,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Mudug,Gaalkacyo,,Gaalkacyo,6.7697,47.4308,1,"Morad News","New media","26 February. Following the rape of a 12 year old girl, the second one in a month, women have protested in Galkayoo. [size=no report]",0,1571164633,SOM 7527896,706,SOM27946,27946,"26 February 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-); Labour Group (Somalia)",7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Hamar Weyne",2.0337,45.34,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","26 February. A soldier and a businessman were killed by unknown people in Xamar weyene.",2,1618571899,SOM 7532289,706,SOM27936,27936,"25 February 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)","Government of Somalia (2017-)",7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Hodan,,"Mogadishu - Hodan",2.0333,45.35,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","25 February. A government driver was shot and killed by unknown armed people in Hodan.",1,1611019349,SOM 7523159,706,SOM27938,27938,"25 February 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)","Women (Somalia)",7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,Mogadishu,2.0414,45.3337,2,"Halgan Media",National,"25 February. Masked gunmen killed nine people, six of the targets being women, in the outskirts of Mogadishu.",9,1618571899,SOM 7530602,706,SOM27929,27929,"25 February 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Mogadishu - Dharkenley",2.0095,45.25,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","25 February. Suspected AS fighter killed and stole the AK47 gun of a government soldier, who was riding a motorcycle.",1,1618571898,SOM 7530355,706,SOM27934,27934,"25 February 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Hawl Wadaag",2.048,45.32,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","25 February. At least two people, a young child and a soldier returning from a mosque were killed by AS fighters in Hawlwadag.",2,1618571899,SOM 6134679,706,SOM27928,27928,"25 February 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Air/drone strike","Unidentified Military Forces",,8,"Al Shabaab",,2,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,"Belet Weyne",,Shabeelley,4.7147,45.215,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","25 February. Unidentified warplanes struck AS hide out at Shabeeley village.",0,1571260125,SOM 6134680,706,SOM27930,27930,"25 February 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,"Bulo Mareer",1.6298,44.5196,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","25 February. AMISOM's Defensive Base in Bullo Mareer was attacked by AS fighters.",0,1571260125,SOM 6134681,706,SOM27931,27931,"25 February 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Balcad,,Sokolwa,2.2949,45.6357,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","25 February. AS fighters attacked government forces using grenades and gunshot in Soqola market.",0,1571260125,SOM 6134682,706,SOM27932,27932,"25 February 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Sad Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Civilians (Somalia)","Omar Mahmud Clan Group (Somalia)",7,47,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Mudug,Gaalkacyo,,Ballibusle,7.0958,48.1601,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","25 February. A pastoralist from the Omar Mohamud clan was shot and injured by another person from Sa'ad clan in the East of Balibusle town.",0,1571260125,SOM 6134683,706,SOM27933,27933,"25 February 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Al Shabaab",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,"Bulo Burto",,Booco,4.3302,45.3926,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","25 February. AS executed their member, who was formerly a government soldier at Booco village.",0,1571260125,SOM 6134684,706,SOM27939,27939,"25 February 2019",2019,1,Riots,"Violent demonstration","Rioters (Somalia)","Students (Somalia)",5,,,0,50,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Woqooyi Galbeed",Hargeysa,,Hargeysa,9.5598,44.0668,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","25 February. Students of Mohamud Ahmed-Ali Secondary School burnt tires and blocked roads in demonstration against the school's intrusion about their hairstyles. [size=no report]",0,1571260125,SOM 6119859,706,SOM27937,27937,"25 February 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians","Sexual violence","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)","Women (Somalia)",7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Mudug,Gaalkacyo,,Gaalkacyo,6.7697,47.4308,1,"Mogadishu Update","New media","25 February. A missing 12 year old girl has been found tortured and killed with signs of rape in Gaalkayco. This is thhe second rape in a month, and it triggered protests.",1,1571164633,SOM 7531246,706,SOM27935,27935,"25 February 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Government of Somalia (2017-)",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Heliwa",2.0844,45.39,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","25 February. Two government employees were shot and injured by AS fighters in Heliwa.",0,1618571899,SOM 7529012,706,SOM27923,27923,"24 February 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,17,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Hodan,,"Mogadishu - Hodan",2.0333,45.35,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","24 February. A government military convoy heading from Villa Somalia opened fire on road users to open access. Some victims were taken to hospital.",0,1611019338,SOM 7528782,706,SOM27925,27925,"24 February 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Mogadishu - Dharkenley",2.0095,45.25,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","24 February. A government soldier coming out of a mosque was shot dead by unknown people.",1,1618571898,SOM 7523174,706,SOM27916,27916,"24 February 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,Mogadishu,2.0414,45.3337,1,"Halgan Media",National,"24 February. A soldier of the government was killed in Mogadishu by unknown gunmen.",1,1618571898,SOM 6134692,706,SOM27915,27915,"24 February 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Air/drone strike","Unidentified Military Forces",,8,"Al Shabaab",,2,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,"Belet Weyne",,"Belet Weyne",4.736,45.2043,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","24 February. AS' weapons and vehicles were destroyed when unidentified warplanes struck AS' hide out in East of Beletweyne.",0,1571260125,SOM 6134694,706,SOM27919,27919,"24 February 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,"Belet Weyne",,"Belet Weyne",4.736,45.2043,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","24 February. AS ambushed government forces in Beletweyene. AS forces were later repelled.",0,1571260125,SOM 6134695,706,SOM27920,27920,"24 February 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Militia (Sheikh Mukhtar Robow)",,3,"Al Shabaab",,2,23,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bakool,Xudur,,Abal,3.9435,43.9418,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","24 February. AS base was burned and the fighters were attacked by armed men loyal to Muktar Roobow at Abal village.",0,1571260125,SOM 6134696,706,SOM27921,27921,"24 February 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)","Unidentified Military Forces",1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Awdheegle,1.9833,44.8333,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","24 February. Some AS fighters were killed after Somali special forces and foreign allies raided AS controlled area of Awdhegle village in order to capture senior AS leaders (unknown fatalities coded as 10).",10,1571260125,SOM 6134697,706,SOM27922,27922,"24 February 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Al Shabaab",,2,22,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Cadale,,"Cali Gaudud",3.1939,46.4446,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","24 February. AS killed several of its members suspected of intending to defect to the government (unknown number coded as 10).",10,1571260125,SOM 6134699,706,SOM27924,27924,"24 February 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Baydhaba,,Gasarta,3.1005,43.7234,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","24 February. Soldiers and civilians travelling on a civilian vehicle were ambushed by AS killing and injuring some of the passengers. Unknown fatalities coded at low estimate of 3.",3,1571260125,SOM 6134700,706,SOM27926,27926,"24 February 2019",2019,1,"Strategic developments","Disrupted weapons use","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Baydhaba,,Baidoa,3.1172,43.6469,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","24 February. Security forces demolished two IEDs found in the rear side of the local municipality tax collection centre.",0,1571260125,SOM 6134703,706,SOM27927,27927,"24 February 2019",2019,1,Protests,"Peaceful protest","Protesters (Somalia)","Refugees/IDPs (Somalia)",6,,,0,60,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,"Belet Weyne",,"Belet Weyne",4.736,45.2043,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","24 February. A peaceful demonstration was held by IDP residents in Beleteweyne against mismanagement of emergency food aid. [size=Several]",0,1571260125,SOM 7712458,706,SOM27917,27917,"24 February 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of the United States (2017-2021)",,8,"Al Shabaab",,2,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,Marka,1.7131,44.7639,3,"Halgan Media",National,"24 February. US Special forces raided AS bases overnight but left shortly after.",0,1614039929,SOM 7712460,706,SOM27914,27914,"24 February 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Air/drone strike","Military Forces of the United States (2017-2021)",,8,"Al Shabaab",,2,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,"Belet Weyne",,"Belet Weyne",4.736,45.2043,3,"Halgan Media",National,"24 February. In Hiraan Province there was an overnight airstrike targeting AS. No casualties reported so far.",0,1614039929,SOM 7528941,706,SOM27918,27918,"24 February 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Mogadishu - Daynile",2.0581,45.3003,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","24 February. A government soldier was killed by suspected AS fighters in Daynille.",1,1618571898,SOM 7529013,706,SOM27913,27913,"23 February 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Civilians (Somalia)","Women (Somalia)",7,17,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Hodan,,"Mogadishu - Hodan",2.0333,45.35,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","23 February. A police officer shot and injured a woman in her vehicle for refusing to abide by traffic regulations.",0,1611019338,SOM 7710282,706,SOM27909,27909,"23 February 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Air/drone strike","Military Forces of the United States (2017-2021)",,8,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,78,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Juba",Jilib,,Kuunyo-Barrow,0.7946,43.3787,1,AFRICOM,Regional,"On 23 February 2019, two civilians were killed due to an air strike by the US military in Kuunyo-Barrow village (Jilib, Middle Juba).",2,1614039923,SOM 6309013,706,SOM27904,27904,"23 February 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians","Abduction/forced disappearance","Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Unidentified Clan Group (Somalia)",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Mudug,Xarardheere,,Xarardheere,4.6517,47.8584,1,"Shabelle Media Network",National,"23 February. More than 20 elders have been abducted by suspected AS fighters in Xarardheere.",0,1572403779,SOM 7524771,706,SOM27903,27903,"23 February 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Government of Somalia (2017-)",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Karan",2.0652,45.39,1,"Morad News","New media","23 February. In Karan, Mogadishu, one of Somalia's oldest MPs Osman Elmi Boqorre was shot dead by suspected AS fighters.",1,1618571898,SOM 6134707,706,SOM27911,27911,"23 February 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,Jalalaqsi,,Jalalaqsi,3.3834,45.5969,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","23 February. AS fighters were forced to retreat by AMISOM forces after they attacked them with three mortar rounds and gunfire.",0,1571260125,SOM 6134710,706,SOM27912,27912,"23 February 2019",2019,1,Protests,"Peaceful protest","Protesters (Somalia)","Students (Somalia)",6,,,0,60,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Sanaag,Ceerigaabo,,Ceerigaabo,10.6218,47.3681,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","23 February. There was a peaceful protest by students of Haji Adan Secondary School, who protested because their Deputy Principal was leaving. [size=no report]",0,1571260125,SOM 7712459,706,SOM27910,27910,"23 February 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Air/drone strike","Military Forces of the United States (2017-2021)",,8,"Al Shabaab",,2,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,Janaale,1.8,44.7,1,"Halgan Media",National,"23 February. US AFRICOM conducted an overnight air strike targeting AS tax collection checkpoint in Jannale.",0,1614039929,SOM 7520892,706,SOM27901,27901,"22 February 2019",2019,1,"Strategic developments","Change to group/activity","AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-)","AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Burundi)",8,,,0,80,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,Mogadishu,2.0414,45.3337,1,AP,International,"22 February. AMISOM drawdown begins with 200 out of an expected 1,000 Burundian soldiers from the contingent withdrawing from Somalia. The 21,500 AMISOM troops are planned to be fully withdrawn by end 2020.",0,1618571898,SOM 4559536,706,SOM27900,27900,"22 February 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Ethiopia)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Gedo,Baardheere,,Bardera,2.3385,42.2843,1,"Somali Memo",National,"22 February. AS and AMISOM Ethiopian troops clashed after AS attacked the Ethiopians forces from several directions in Bardhere.",0,1552576396,SOM 6128053,706,SOM27902,27902,"22 February 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,Golweyn,1.6584,44.58,1,Twitter,"New media","22 February. Al Shabaabab forces attacked SNA Forces in Golweyn district. Casualties reported.",0,1571164643,SOM 6134713,706,SOM27908,27908,"22 February 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-)",,8,38,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Balcad,,Qalimow,2.5878,45.3695,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","22 February. An AMISOM convoy heading to Jowhar town was damaged due to an IED planted in Qalimow vicinity.",0,1571260125,SOM 6134714,706,SOM27907,27907,"22 February 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Balcad,,"Ceel Geelow",2.5159,45.3622,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","22 February. In Ceel Geelow, AMISOM forces were targeted by AS's IEDs. No fatalities reported.",0,1571260125,SOM 6134717,706,SOM27906,27906,"22 February 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)","Omar Mahmud Clan Group (Somalia)",7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Mudug,Gaalkacyo,,Gaalkacyo,6.7697,47.4308,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","22 February. An unidentified man killed a person from the Omar Mohammed clan in Gaalkacyo.",1,1571260125,SOM 7529014,706,SOM27898,27898,"21 February 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Civilians (Somalia)","Taxi Drivers (Somalia); Labour Group (Somalia)",7,17,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Hodan,,"Mogadishu - Hodan",2.0333,45.35,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","21 February. A tuktuk driver was killed by a police officer in Hodan due to an extortion related issue.",1,1611019338,SOM 7712825,706,SOM27894,27894,"21 February 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)","Military Forces of the United States (2017-2021)",1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Afgooye,2.15,45.116,1,"Mogadishu Update","New media","21 February. SNA and US forces jointly attacked AS a few km away from Afgoye town. Deaths reported (unknown coded as 10).",10,1614039930,SOM 5812044,706,SOM27895,27895,"21 February 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Balcad,,Balad,2.35,45.3833,1,"Mareeg News (Somalia)",National,"21 February. AS fighters attacked an army base in Balad. Casualties reported.",0,1567462210,SOM 7530356,706,SOM27897,27897,"21 February 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Hawl Wadaag",2.048,45.32,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","21 February. SNA troops responded with fire after unidentified gunmen hurled a hand grenade at their checkpoint.",0,1618571898,SOM 6134719,706,SOM27896,27896,"21 February 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Hawiye-Jijeele Sub-Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,24,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,"Belet Weyne",,"Belet Weyne",4.736,45.2043,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","21 February. Jajeele clan militias attacked AS fighters in Beletweyne town; AS were forced to retreat.",0,1571260125,SOM 6134720,706,SOM27899,27899,"21 February 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence",Grenade,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (International)",,7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Afmadow,,Dhobley,0.4063,41.0124,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","21 February. Unknown gunmen hurled a hand grenade at the residence of a foreign national. It exploded in an empty space.",0,1571260125,SOM 6308647,706,SOM27888,27888,"20 February 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Ethiopia)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Gedo,Baardheere,,Bardera,2.3385,42.2843,1,"Shabelle Media Network",National,"20 February. At least 8 Ethiopian soldiers have been killed while 10 others were injured in an IED attack near Baardhere airport. AS claimed responsibility.",8,1572403778,SOM 7524766,706,SOM27889,27889,"20 February 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Government of Somalia (2017-); Judges (Somalia)",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Hodan,,"Mogadishu - Hodan",2.0333,45.35,1,"Mogadishu Update","New media","20 February. AS fighters killed the Deputy Attorney General of Somalia Mohamed Mursal in Hodan district as he drove to work.",1,1611019301,SOM 6134725,706,SOM27893,27893,"20 February 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Balcad,,Balcad,2.39,45.3833,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","20 February. AS fighters attacked government forces' base at Balcad. They were forced to retreat.",0,1571260125,SOM 6134726,706,SOM27890,27890,"20 February 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)","Ogaden Clan Group (Somalia)",7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Mudug,Gaalkacyo,,Bacaadweyn,7.1908,47.5323,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","20 February. The bdy of a man from the Ogaden clan was found with gunshot wounds, south of Bacaadweyn town. He was reportedly carjacked before his death.",1,1571260125,SOM 6134727,706,SOM27891,27891,"20 February 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)","Bantu Clan Group (Somalia)",7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Mudug,Gaalkacyo,,Israac,6.77,47.43,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","20 February. An unidentified person stabbed a person to death in Isracc. The deceased was from the Bantu clan.",1,1571260125,SOM 6134728,706,SOM27887,27887,"20 February 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Ethiopia)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Balcad,,Sokolwa,2.2949,45.6357,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","20 February. AS fighters detonated an IED against AMISOM soldiers on foot patrol in Sokowla. Some soldiers injured.",0,1571260125,SOM 7579628,706,SOM27886,27886,"20 February 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Jowhar,,Jowhar,2.7797,45.5042,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","20 February. An IED planted by AS hit a civilian truck at Ceel Gelow in Jowhar. Some deaths reported (unknown coded as 10), AS transported the bodies for burial.",10,1611613361,SOM 7532083,706,SOM27882,27882,"19 February 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Wardhigley",2.0549,45.33,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","19 February. Some injuries occurred after a police car was targeted by a RCIED in Wardhigley district.",0,1618571897,SOM 7799360,706,SOM27884,27884,"19 February 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence",Grenade,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Military Forces of Jubaland (2013-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Kismaayo,,Kismayo,-0.3603,42.5463,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","19 February. A hand grenade was thrown at a Jubaland Security Forces' base in Kismayo and landed in an open space.",0,1617662605,SOM 4560512,706,SOM27880,27880,"19 February 2019",2019,2,"Violence against civilians","Abduction/forced disappearance","Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Galgaduud,"Ceel Buur",,"Ceel Buur",4.6815,46.6234,2,"Radio Kulmiye",National,"On or before: 19 February. AS abducted hundreds of people from around El Bur town for refusing to accept AS's new taxation directive.",0,1552576397,SOM 4560513,706,SOM27881,27881,"19 February 2019",2019,2,"Violence against civilians","Abduction/forced disappearance","Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Galgaduud,Dhuusamarreeb,,"Ceel Garas",5.2053,46.5137,1,"Radio Kulmiye",National,"On or before: 19 February. AS abducted several people from El Garas in Galgaduud for not respecting AS's new taxation directive.",0,1552576397,SOM 7527853,706,SOM27883,27883,"19 February 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Hamar Weyne",2.0337,45.34,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","19 February. A UVIED attached to a private vehicle exploded at Muna hotel. No casualties reported.",0,1618571897,SOM 6134730,706,SOM27885,27885,"19 February 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Balcad,,Qalimow,2.5878,45.3695,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","19 February. A roadside RCIED detonated at the outskirts of Qalimow village. Trucks were damaged and casualties occurred.",0,1571260125,SOM 5132238,706,SOM27879,27879,"19 February 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Jubaland Security Force",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Afmadow,,Afmadow,0.5172,42.071,1,"Radio Kulmiye",National,"19 February. Jubaland forces reportedly killed three AS fighters in Wilmaro village, Amado district.",3,1555958741,SOM 7528697,706,SOM27878,27878,"19 February 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-)",,8,"Al Shabaab",,2,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Heliwa",2.0844,45.39,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","19 February. AMISOM forces retaliated with heavy gunfire after suspected AS fighters hurled a hand grenade at them.",0,1618571897,SOM 7799361,706,SOM27877,27877,"18 February 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Gaaljecel Clan Group (Somalia)",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Kismaayo,,Kismayo,-0.3603,42.5463,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","18 February. AS fighters killed a man from the Gaaljecel clan after a dispute over taxation.",1,1617662605,SOM 7527629,706,SOM27874,27874,"18 February 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Civilians (Somalia)","Journalists (Somalia)",7,17,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,Mogadishu,2.0414,45.3337,1,Twitter,"New media","18 February. Three officers physically abused a journalist in Mogadishu streets. Three days later they were arrested.",0,1618571897,SOM 6134734,706,SOM27875,27875,"18 February 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-)","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",8,"Al Shabaab",,2,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,Jalalaqsi,,Jalalaqsi,3.3834,45.5969,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","18 February. AS forces retreated after they were attacked by the Joint military forces in the Western side of Jalalaqsi District.",0,1571260125,SOM 6134735,706,SOM27871,27871,"18 February 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Afgooye,2.15,45.116,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","18 February. Suspected AS militants shot and killed a senior military officer heading to his office in Afgooye (off-duty).",1,1571260125,SOM 6134737,706,SOM27873,27873,"18 February 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians","Abduction/forced disappearance","Saad Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Civilians (Somalia)","Omar Mahmud Clan Group (Somalia)",7,47,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Mudug,Gaalkacyo,,Gaalkacyo,6.7697,47.4308,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","18 February. Militia from the Sa'ad clan abducted a man from the Omar Mohamoud Clan to allegedly demand the release of their relative.",0,1571260125,SOM 6134738,706,SOM27876,27876,"18 February 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence",Grenade,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Baydhaba,,Baidoa,3.1172,43.6469,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","18 February. An armed individual threw a hand grenade at an organization building, near Baidoa General Hospita. The grenade landed near the gate and no casualty occurred.",0,1571260125,SOM 6119854,706,SOM27865,27865,"17 February 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-)",,8,38,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Balcad,,Balcad,2.39,45.3833,2,"Mogadishu Update","New media","17 February. AMISOM troops' convoy traveling between ex-control Balcad and SOS junction were hit by two landmine explosions.",0,1571164633,SOM 6134742,706,SOM27870,27870,"17 February 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-)","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Baraawe,,Baraawe,1.1132,44.0297,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","17 February. AS militants carried out an attack against a Joint Security Defensive Base located at Barawe Airport neighborhood. Some soldiers were injured.",0,1571260125,SOM 6134743,706,SOM27868,27868,"17 February 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians","Abduction/forced disappearance","Saad Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Civilians (Somalia)","Health Workers (Somalia)",7,47,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Mudug,Jariiban,,Bitaale,7.5156,49.3377,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","17 February. A South Galkayo Hospital ambulance was carjacked together with the staff and two patients by a Sa'ad clan militia at the outskirts of Bitaale village.",0,1571260125,SOM 6134744,706,SOM27869,27869,"17 February 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,"Belet Weyne",,"Ceel Gaal",4.8476,45.2398,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","17 February. Young brothers between the ages of 2 to 7 were injured after a grenade they were playing with exploded at Ceel Gaal village. The hand grenade might have fallen from security forces.",0,1571260125,SOM 6134745,706,SOM27867,27867,"17 February 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Balcad,,Sokolwa,2.2949,45.6357,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","17 February. AS attacked an AMISOM convoy at Soqola with twin IED explosions. Security personnel injured and a water truck damaged.",0,1571260125,SOM 6133229,706,SOM27866,27866,"17 February 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,Jalalaqsi,,Jalalaqsi,3.3834,45.5969,1,"Undisclosed Source; Mogadishu Update","Local partner-Other","17 February. Al Shabaab fighters fired mortar rounds and gunfire at an AMISOM-Djibouti base in Jalalaqsi town, Hiiraan region. AMISOM troops responded with gunfire, forcing the attackers to retreat. No casualty reported.",0,1571260123,SOM 7527967,706,SOM27857,27857,"16 February 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Labour Group (Somalia)",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Hawl Wadaag",2.048,45.32,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","16 February. Two AS fighters shot and killed a businessman while in his shop at Hawl Wada.",1,1618571896,SOM 7532343,706,SOM27858,27858,"16 February 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Heliwa",2.0844,45.39,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","16 February. AS fighters were forced to retreat when a government military vehicle was targeted by a RCIED explosion in Heliwa followed by a brief gunfire exchange.",0,1618571897,SOM 7532654,706,SOM27859,27859,"16 February 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)","Unidentified Clan Group (Somalia)",7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Waaberi",2.0195,45.31,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","16 February. UVIED attached to a private vehicle belonging to a clan elder, detonated and injured the occupant at Via Liberia village vicinity in Waberi district. No arrests were made.",0,1618571897,SOM 6134753,706,SOM27856,27856,"16 February 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bakool,Xudur,,Dudumaale,4.1344,44.1003,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","16 February. A mid-level AS commander was killed after a government soldier attacked three AS fighters on foot, near Dudumaale village.",1,1571260125,SOM 6134754,706,SOM27862,27862,"16 February 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Abgal Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Al Shabaab",,2,24,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Qoryooley,,Qoryooley,1.7878,44.53,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","16 February. Clashes broke out between Abgaal militiamen and AS at Qoryaale Village over AS' arrest of traditional leaders. The clan had broken ceasefire rules and attacked the Hawadle clan. No casualties were reported from the clash with AS.",0,1571260125,SOM 6134755,706,SOM27864,27864,"16 February 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-)","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Qoryooley,,Qoryooley,1.7878,44.53,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","16 February. AS fighters attacked AMISOM and government forces' defensive base in Qoryooley. Some casualties and injuries were reported.",0,1571260125,SOM 6134756,706,SOM27863,27863,"16 February 2019",2019,1,"Strategic developments",Arrests,"Police Forces of Somaliland (2010-)",,1,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,17,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Woqooyi Galbeed",Hargeysa,,"Mahamud Haybe",9.5833,44.0667,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","16 February. SLP in Mohamud Haybe arrested unspecified number of youngsters accused of fueling unrest in Mahamud Haybe.",0,1571260125,SOM 6134758,706,SOM27861,27861,"16 February 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Abgal Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Civilians (Somalia)","Hawadle Clan Group (Somalia)",7,47,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Qoryooley,,Qoryooley,1.7878,44.53,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","16 February. Abgaal clan militiamen shot and killed a man from Hawaadle clan, at Qoryaale Village following a tension between the two clans in the area.",1,1571260125,SOM 7799281,706,SOM27860,27860,"16 February 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence",Grenade,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Kismaayo,,Kismayo,-0.3603,42.5463,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","16 February. A suspected AS member hurled a hand grenade at Junction base located near Haji Jama Mosque; the grenade exploded in an open space.",0,1617662605,SOM 7533118,706,SOM27848,27848,"15 February 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,17,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Yaqshid",2.0678,45.35,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","15 February. A soldier killed a civilian after an altercation between the two.",1,1618571896,SOM 7713231,706,SOM27851,27851,"15 February 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Shelling/artillery/missile attack","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of the United States (2017-2021)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle","Wanla Weyn",,"Bali Doogle",2.6632,44.6979,1,"Somali Memo",National,"15 February. Mortar rounds were fired against US military base known as Balidoogle. AS claimed to have killed three US soldiers.",3,1614039932,SOM 6134762,706,SOM27847,27847,"15 February 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Afgooye,2.15,45.116,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","15 February. AS fighters attacked a military vehicle in Afgooye. AS said it has seized the vehicle and weapons from the government soldiers.",0,1571260125,SOM 6134763,706,SOM27849,27849,"15 February 2019",2019,1,"Strategic developments","Disrupted weapons use","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,"Bulo Burto",,"Bulo Burto",3.8519,45.5651,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","15 February. AMISOM EOD team destroyed a RCIED planted outside the main gate of Bulo-Burte airport.",0,1571260125,SOM 6134765,706,SOM27853,27853,"15 February 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Jubaland Security Force",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Afmadow,,Welmaro,0.5765,42.4068,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","15 February. JLF attacked AS fighters near Welmaro village.",0,1571260125,SOM 6134766,706,SOM27855,27855,"15 February 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Jowhar,,Mahadaay,2.9704,45.5347,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","15 February. AS were attacked by government forces at Mahaday. Deaths and injuries reported, taken to Fidow area (coded as 10 unknown fatalities).",10,1571260125,SOM 6134767,706,SOM27852,27852,"15 February 2019",2019,1,Protests,"Protest with intervention","Protesters (Somalia)",,6,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,16,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Woqooyi Galbeed",Hargeysa,,Hargeysa,9.5598,44.0668,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","15 February. Residents of Ahmed-gurey demonstrated demanding the release of Sheikh Adan Sunaa. Police dispersed the protesters.",0,1571260125,SOM 7530991,706,SOM27850,27850,"15 February 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Wardhigley",2.0549,45.33,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","15 February. A RCIED planted by the roadside exploded and injured some government soldiers while it was being demolished.",0,1618571896,SOM 6134768,706,SOM27854,27854,"15 February 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Shelling/artillery/missile attack","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-)","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Kismaayo,,Bar-Sanguun,-0.4876,42.1839,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","15 February. AS fighters fired three mortar rounds towards a joint military FOB: Forward Operating Bases in Bar-sanguni village but all landed in an open space.",0,1571260125,SOM 6134776,706,SOM27846,27846,"14 February 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Afgooye,2.15,45.116,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","14 February. A government military officer's vehicle heading to Mogadishu was targeted by a RCIED. Some of the occupants were injured.",0,1571260125,SOM 6268962,706,SOM27836,27836,"13 February 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,Jalalaqsi,,Jalalaqsi,3.3834,45.5969,1,"Halgan Media",National,"13 February. Al Shabaab fighters attacked AMISOM forces at their base in the town of Jalaqsi in Hiraan province.",0,1572403720,SOM 7712824,706,SOM27835,27835,"13 February 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Air/drone strike","Military Forces of the United States (2017-2021)",,8,"Al Shabaab",,2,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,Janaale,1.8,44.7,1,"Mogadishu Update","New media","13 February. AFRICOM's two airstrikes against AS in Janalle killed 11 fighters.",11,1614039930,SOM 7529017,706,SOM27838,27838,"13 February 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Hodan,,"Mogadishu - Hodan",2.0333,45.35,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","13 February. A hand grenade was hurled at a security checkpoint in Hodan; soldiers reacted with gunfire towards the suspected direction of the perpetrator/s.",0,1611019338,SOM 7530885,706,SOM27844,27844,"13 February 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-)",,8,38,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Heliwa",2.0844,45.39,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","13 February. An AMISOM convoy from Academy en route to Maslah fell into an IED explosion at Soqola village in Huriwa district.",0,1618571896,SOM 7530886,706,SOM27840,27840,"13 February 2019",2019,1,"Strategic developments","Disrupted weapons use","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)","Government of Somalia (2017-)",1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Heliwa",2.0844,45.39,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","13 February. An IED was fitted on a luxury car that belonged to a Benadir Regional Administration personnel, but it was safely dismantled by the EOD team.",0,1618571896,SOM 7524765,706,SOM27842,27842,"13 February 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-)",,8,38,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,Mogadishu,2.0414,45.3337,1,"Mogadishu Update","New media","13 February. Three explosions targeted AMISOM convoys traveling near Ex-control Bal'ad in Mogadishu. No casualties reported.",0,1618571896,SOM 7531201,706,SOM27843,27843,"13 February 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)","Government of Somalia (2017-)",7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Hodan,,"Mogadishu - Hodan",2.0333,45.35,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","13 February. An UVIED attached to a vehicle owned by a South West state member of parliament detonated opposite Hassan Waqoyi Carwash. The official's driver was killed.",1,1611019345,SOM 7799268,706,SOM27839,27839,"13 February 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,11,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Kismaayo,,Kismayo,-0.3603,42.5463,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","13 February. Police and military clashed when the military attempted to loot women who were selling the local narcotic mirra in Kismayo. No casualty reported.",0,1617662605,SOM 6134777,706,SOM27837,27837,"13 February 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Baydhaba,,Makuudo,3.0597,43.6041,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","13 February. AS fighters launched a hit and run attack on government forces at Makuudo village. No casualties reported so far.",0,1571260125,SOM 6134779,706,SOM27841,27841,"13 February 2019",2019,1,Protests,"Peaceful protest","Protesters (Somalia)",,6,,,0,60,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Gedo,Baardheere,,Bardera,2.3385,42.2843,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","13 February. Local people staged a demonstration against the selection process of a district commissioner in Baardheere town.",0,1571260125,SOM 6134781,706,SOM27845,27845,"13 February 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Shelling/artillery/missile attack","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,Jalalaqsi,,Jalalaqsi,3.3834,45.5969,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","13 February. AS fighters fired three mortar rounds, followed by machine gunfire at the AMISOM base west of Jalalaqsi town.",0,1571260125,SOM 6134786,706,SOM27826,27826,"12 February 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Buulo Folyo",2.1636,45.1105,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","12 February. AS fighters attacked a checkpoint in Buulo Folyo, which was manned by government soldiers.",0,1571260125,SOM 6134787,706,SOM27829,27829,"12 February 2019",2019,1,"Strategic developments",Arrests,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bari,Bossaso,,Bosaso,11.2842,49.1816,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","12 February. Unknown number of AS fighters were arrested in a security operation in Bosaso.",0,1571260125,SOM 6134788,706,SOM27830,27830,"12 February 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Togdheer,Burco,,Burco,9.745,45.634,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","12 February. An unknown assailant armed with a knife, stabbed and injured a man at Ruways Hotel in Burao.",0,1571260125,SOM 6134789,706,SOM27831,27831,"12 February 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Warsangeli Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Civilians (Somalia)","Warsangeli Clan Group (Somalia)",7,47,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Sanaag,Ceerigaabo,,Badhan,10.7134,48.3325,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","12 February. A gunman from the Warsangeli clan shot and injured the owner of a retail shop from the same clan at Badhan village. Earlier, they had a fight over Khart Business.",0,1618571895,SOM 6134790,706,SOM27832,27832,"12 February 2019",2019,1,"Strategic developments","Disrupted weapons use","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Kismaayo,,Bar-Sanguun,-0.4876,42.1839,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","12 February. Government security forces in Bar-sanguni conducted a security operation against suspected AS locations near Sangunini. Two IEDs were discovered and safely removed",0,1571260125,SOM 7520778,706,SOM27827,27827,"12 February 2019",2019,1,"Strategic developments",Arrests,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,11,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,Mogadishu,2.0414,45.3337,1,Alldhacdo,National,"12 February. The Somali government has detained a senior army officer named Farah Mohamed Turba for the killing of six AS fighters without any judicial proceeding on January 1st (coded in separate event).",0,1618571895,SOM 7530548,706,SOM27833,27833,"12 February 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)","Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Wadajir",2.0462,45.3341,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","12 February. A UVIED attached to private vehicle owned by a police officer exploded in Wadajir.",0,1618571895,SOM 7523168,706,SOM27834,27834,"12 February 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,Mogadishu,2.0414,45.3337,1,"Halgan Media",National,"12 February. Colonel Hassan Dheere of the Somali National Police Force was killed, when an explosive device attached to his vehicle detonated in Muqdisho.",1,1618571895,SOM 6304248,706,SOM27828,27828,"12 February 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Jubaland Security Force","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Jamaame,,Kobon,0.0356,42.7091,1,"Radio Mogadishu",National,"12 February. The Somali National Army and Jubbaland state forces attacked al-Shabaab-held areas in the forest region of Kobon.",0,1572403772,SOM 6134792,706,SOM27819,27819,"11 February 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Militia (Sheikh Mukhtar Robow)",,3,"Al Shabaab",,2,23,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bakool,Xudur,,Doondardiir,3.9111,43.8206,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","11 February. Armed militia believed to be loyal to Muktar Roobow, a former AS member, ambushed AS near Doondardir.",0,1571260125,SOM 6134795,706,SOM27822,27822,"11 February 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)","Unidentified Military Forces",1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,Marka,1.7131,44.7639,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","11 February. Government special forces supported by foreign allies, conducted an overnight raid on AS controlled area in Merka District, to capture senior Al Shabaab members. Heavy weapons were used and a number of casualties were reported.",0,1571260125,SOM 6134796,706,SOM27823,27823,"11 February 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Government of Somalia (2017-)",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,"Belet Weyne",,"Belet Weyne",4.736,45.2043,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","11 February. Suspected AS fighters killed a local administration member at Bacadaha, in Hawlwadaag neighborhood of Beletweyne as he walked to his home.",1,1571260125,SOM 6134798,706,SOM27825,27825,"11 February 2019",2019,1,Riots,"Violent demonstration","Rioters (Somalia)",,5,,,0,50,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,"Belet Weyne",,"Belet Weyne",4.736,45.2043,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","11 February. Over 100 drivers demonstrated on the highway and blocked the road with heavy stones over the demise of their fellow driver who was killed by clan militias on the 5th of January 2019, in Beletweyne.",0,1571260125,SOM 7530035,706,SOM27821,27821,"11 February 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Mogadishu - Daynile",2.0581,45.3003,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","11 February. Unknown gunmen hurled a hand grenade at a checkpoint manned by government troops. The troops retaliated with gunfire and captured the assailant.",0,1618571895,SOM 7528053,706,SOM27824,27824,"11 February 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Labour Group (Somalia)",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Mogadishu - Dharkenley",2.0095,45.25,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","11 February. Suspected AS elements, shot and killed a businessman who owns a restaurant in Dharkenley.",1,1618571895,SOM 7214205,706,SOM27820,27820,"11 February 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-)",,8,38,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,"Buur Hakaba",,"Buur Xakaba",2.8049,44.0821,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","11 February. A vehicle laden with explosives attacked an AMISOM base and attempted to enter the main gate but it was hit by AMISOM troops. No detonation occurred.",0,1600121131,SOM 6134802,706,SOM27809,27809,"10 February 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Jubaland Security Force",,1,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Jubaland Security Force",,1,11,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Badhaadhe,,Hosingow,-0.1734,41.2695,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","10 February. A Jubaland soldier was executed by the firing squad, after having been found guilty of killing his superior officer.",1,1618571894,SOM 6134803,706,SOM27810,27810,"10 February 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Afgooye,2.15,45.116,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","10 February. AS fighters conducted a hit and run attack against government forces located at Afgoye District.",0,1571260125,SOM 6134804,706,SOM27811,27811,"10 February 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Cadale,,Xaaji-Cali,2.9192,46.2173,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","10 February. AS laid an ambush against a vehicle carrying pro-government militias from XAAJI-CALI that resulted in casualties.",0,1571260125,SOM 6134805,706,SOM27813,27813,"10 February 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Marehan Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Civilians (Somalia)","Reer-Biidyahan Sub-Clan Group (Somalia)",7,47,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Mudug,Galdogob,,Galdogob,7.012,47.06,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","10 February. A man from Marehan militia fired indiscriminately Reer Biciidyahan clan/Majeerteen members at a shop in Galdogob. One killed, several others injured.",1,1571260125,SOM 6134806,706,SOM27814,27814,"10 February 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Afmadow,,Dhobley,0.4063,41.0124,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","10 February. Unidentified gunmen fired at a Toyota mini-van and injured some passengers. It was heading from Dadaab refugee camps towards Dhobley.",0,1571260125,SOM 6134807,706,SOM27815,27815,"10 February 2019",2019,1,"Strategic developments","Disrupted weapons use","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Kismaayo,,Bar-Sanguun,-0.4876,42.1839,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","10 February. Security forces managed to safely remove four IEDs which were planted in the middle of the road at Musexaji, Bar-Sanguni.",0,1571260125,SOM 6134809,706,SOM27817,27817,"10 February 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence",Grenade,"Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Balcad,,Sokolwa,2.2949,45.6357,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","10 February. An AMISOM soldier was wounded in AS grenade attack at Soqola market.",0,1571260125,SOM 6134810,706,SOM27818,27818,"10 February 2019",2019,1,Protests,"Peaceful protest","Protesters (Somalia)","Labour Group (Somalia)",6,,,0,60,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Woqooyi Galbeed",Gebiley,,Wajaale,9.6027,43.3348,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","10 February. Water tanker drivers held a peaceful demonstration against the Wajale local authority and Ministry of water resources saying private water well owners denied them access to collect water.",0,1571260125,SOM 7799364,706,SOM27816,27816,"10 February 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence",Grenade,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Kismaayo,,Kismayo,-0.3603,42.5463,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","10 February. Unidentified assailant hurled a hand grenade at local security forces who were at Kismayo District Commissioner's office and landed on an empty space.",0,1617662605,SOM 6119861,706,SOM27812,27812,"10 February 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Macawiisley Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,47,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Cadale,,Adale,2.75,46.316,2,"Mogadishu Update","New media","10 February. At least 8 civilians injured after their truck came under gunfire near Haji Ali village of Adale in Middle Shabelle region by a self-organised military group, Ma'awsiley.",0,1571164633,SOM 7528158,706,SOM27808,27808,"10 February 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Bondhere",2.0456,45.34,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","10 February. Unidentified gunmen hurled a hand grenade at government troops position and the soldiers retaliated with gunfire.",0,1618571894,SOM 6134813,706,SOM27799,27799,"09 February 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Baidoa Communal Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Baidoa Communal Militia (Somalia)",,4,44,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Baydhaba,,Baidoa,3.1172,43.6469,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","09 February. Armed local people exchanged gunfire over land dispute in Baidoa town. Casualties reported.",0,1571260125,SOM 7692062,706,SOM27807,27807,"09 February 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)","Government of Somalia (2017-)",7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Hamar Jabjab",2.0276,45.33,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","09 February. A UVIED attached to a vehicle owned by a government official detonated in Hamarjaja District. The official survived the assassination attempt while a female passenger was killed.",1,1618571894,SOM 6134814,706,SOM27802,27802,"09 February 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Jubaland Security Force",,1,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Jubaland Security Force",,1,11,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Badhaadhe,,Hosingow,-0.1734,41.2695,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","09 February. A Jubaland soldier killed his superior officer due to an internal dispute. He was executed the next day (coded in separate event).",1,1618571894,SOM 6134815,706,SOM27803,27803,"09 February 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Waraaboole,2.2928,45.0764,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","09 February. AS fighters carried out a hit and run attack on SNA checkpoint near Waraboole village.",0,1571260125,SOM 6134816,706,SOM27804,27804,"09 February 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)","Reer-Biidyahan Sub-Clan Group (Somalia)",7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Mudug,Gaalkacyo,,Gaalkacyo,6.7697,47.4308,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","09 February. An elder from Reer Biciidyahan clan/Majeerteen was killed by unknown gunman in North Galkayo.",1,1571260125,SOM 6134817,706,SOM27805,27805,"09 February 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,"Belet Weyne",,"Ceel Cali",4.195,44.9885,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","09 February. AS fighters shot and injured a civilian man at Ceel Cali over issues related to collection of Zakawat.",0,1571260125,SOM 7528055,706,SOM27800,27800,"09 February 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,11,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Mogadishu - Dharkenley",2.0095,45.25,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","09 February. Two groups of SNA and police exchanged gunfire in Dharkenley District.",0,1618571894,SOM 7531642,706,SOM27806,27806,"09 February 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Civilians (Somalia)","Labour Group (Somalia)",7,17,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Wadajir",2.0462,45.3341,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","09 February. Police killed a civilian businessman in Wadajir District because the victim refused to stop, when instructed by the police.",1,1618571894,SOM 6119865,706,SOM27798,27798,"09 February 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Lafoole,2.0833,45.1667,1,"Mogadishu Update","New media","09 February. Suspected AS fighters burned at least three trucks loaded with charcoal near La foole. Three people including one driver were killed.",3,1571164633,SOM 7528166,706,SOM27801,27801,"09 February 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Hodan,,"Mogadishu - Hodan",2.0333,45.35,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","09 February. Suspected AS fighters killed a senior police officer on the way to his home in Hodan District.",1,1611019336,SOM 7524770,706,SOM27797,27797,"08 February 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,Mogadishu,2.0414,45.3337,1,"Mogadishu Update","New media","08 February. Unidentified gunmen shot dead a man identified as Abdi Salad, who worked in Mogadishu's Kawa Godey.",1,1618571894,SOM 6256042,706,SOM27796,27796,"08 February 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,"Bulo Mareer",1.6298,44.5196,1,Calamada,National,"08 February. AS killed two SNA soldiers in Bulo Mareer District, Lower Shabelle Region.",2,1572403705,SOM 6119860,706,SOM27795,27795,"07 February 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Afgooye,2.15,45.116,2,"Mogadishu Update","New media","07 February. Al Shabaab clashed with Somali army in the road between Afgoye and Wanlaweyn, after AS ambushed a convoy of SNA troops.",0,1571164633,SOM 7713278,706,SOM27794,27794,"07 February 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Air/drone strike","Military Forces of the United States (2017-2021)",,8,"Al Shabaab",,2,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Bariirre,2.0476,44.8975,2,Twitter,"New media","07 February. US airstrike killed 4 AS fighters in Barrie vicinity.",4,1614039933,SOM 6119876,706,SOM27793,27793,"06 February 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Juba",Jilib,,Jilib,0.4833,42.7666,1,"Morad News","New media","06 February. AS sharia court in Jilib town amputated the right hands of two men after they were convicted of stealing property from a shop.",0,1571164633,SOM 7713263,706,SOM27792,27792,"06 February 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Air/drone strike","Military Forces of the United States (2017-2021)",,8,"Al Shabaab",,2,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,Marka,1.7131,44.7639,2,Twitter,"New media","06 February. US airstrike killed 11 AS fighters in Gandarshe near Marka District.",11,1614039932,SOM 6134827,706,SOM27779,27779,"05 February 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians","Abduction/forced disappearance","Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Diinsoor,,Diinsoor,2.4074,42.9766,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","05 February. AS fighters abducted unspecified number of children from Dinsoor town.",0,1571260125,SOM 6134828,706,SOM27783,27783,"05 February 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,11,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Balcad,,Balcad,2.39,45.3833,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","05 February. Two groups of government forces engaged in gunfire exchange. The clash was related to administrative disputes between two District officials.",0,1571260125,SOM 6134829,706,SOM27784,27784,"05 February 2019",2019,1,"Strategic developments",Arrests,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Civilians (Somalia)","Al Shabaab",7,17,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Afgooye,2.15,45.116,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","05 February. Somali security forces arrested several people linked to Al-Shabaab.",0,1571260125,SOM 6134830,706,SOM27787,27787,"05 February 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Unidentified Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Civilians (Somalia)","Habar Gedir Clan Group (Somalia)",7,47,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,"Belet Weyne",,"Belet Weyne",4.736,45.2043,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","05 February. A clan militiaman shot and killed a person from Habargidir clan. Motive was believed to be retaliation.",1,1571260125,SOM 6134831,706,SOM27789,27789,"05 February 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-)",,8,"Civilians (Somalia)","Pastoralists (Somalia)",7,78,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Afmadow,,Dhobley,0.4063,41.0124,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","05 February. AMISOM troops mistakenly shot and killed a pastoralist who was looking after his cattle East of Dhobley town.",1,1571260125,SOM 6134832,706,SOM27790,27790,"05 February 2019",2019,1,"Strategic developments","Disrupted weapons use","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Military Forces of Jubaland (2013-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Afmadow,,Afmadow,0.5172,42.071,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","05 February. JSF discovered an IED planted along the road IVO via-Afmadow. The EOD tea removed it safely.",0,1571260125,SOM 6134833,706,SOM27786,27786,"05 February 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)","Labour Group (Somalia)",7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bari,Iskushuban,,Iskushuban,10.2818,50.2301,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","05 February. Unknown armed group ambushed vehicles belonging to Dahabshiil Finance Company and injured the employees.",0,1571260125,SOM 6134834,706,SOM27780,27780,"05 February 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Air/drone strike","Unidentified Military Forces",,8,"Al Shabaab",,2,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Gedo,Garbahaarey,,Garbahaarey,3.328,42.2199,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","05 February. Unidentified warplanes conducted an airstrike targeting AS position at Garbaharey town.",0,1571260125,SOM 7530085,706,SOM27782,27782,"05 February 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Hamar Weyne",2.0337,45.34,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","05 February. Suspected AS fighters killed a government military officer while shopping near Bacadlaha Market vicinity in Hamarweyne.",1,1618571893,SOM 6317199,706,SOM27781,27781,"05 February 2019",2019,2,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) National Intelligence and Security Agency",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Qoryooley,,Farsoley,2.0844,44.5452,1,Xinhua,International,"05 February. Somali National Intelligence Service Agency (NISA) said it had killed 40 Al-Shabaab militants in Farsoley village in Lower Shabelle.",40,1572403789,SOM 7533713,706,SOM27788,27788,"05 February 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Wardhigley",2.0549,45.33,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","05 February. Unidentified assailants with unknown motive, shot and killed a man in Wardhigley.",1,1618571893,SOM 6129306,706,SOM27791,27791,"05 February 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,Dhanaane,1.8739,45.0276,1,Twitter,"New media","05 February. Two senior military commanders killed in an IED explosion in Dhanaane.",2,1571164645,SOM 7525864,706,SOM27785,27785,"05 February 2019",2019,1,"Strategic developments",Arrests,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,11,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,Mogadishu,2.0414,45.3337,1,"Radio Risala",Subnational,"05 February. Following the February 04 explosion, the Commander of the Hamarweyne [police] station in Banaadir Region [Mogadishu], has been arrested.",0,1618571893,SOM 6129199,706,SOM27773,27773,"04 February 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bari,Bossaso,,Bosaso,11.2842,49.1816,1,Twitter,"New media","04 February.Upon retreating after assassinating the P&O port chief in Bosaso (coded in separate event), AS clash with security forces, leaving one killed and one arrested.",1,1571164645,SOM 6134837,706,SOM27775,27775,"04 February 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Balcad,,Balcad,2.39,45.3833,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","04 February. AS forces attacked SNA and robbed food and money from the local population.",0,1571260125,SOM 6134839,706,SOM27772,27772,"04 February 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Air/drone strike","Unidentified Military Forces",,8,"Al Shabaab",,2,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Afmadow,,Afmadow,0.5172,42.071,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","04 February. Unknown warplane conducted an airstrike targeting a suspected AS location in Afmadow town.",0,1571260125,SOM 7528288,706,SOM27777,27777,"04 February 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,17,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Hodan,,"Mogadishu - Hodan",2.0333,45.35,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","04 February. Police shot and killed a person while in his vehicle in Hodan.",1,1611019336,SOM 7530887,706,SOM27774,27774,"04 February 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Heliwa",2.0844,45.39,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","04 February. A RCIED explosion occurred targeting an AMISOM convoy. AMISOM soldiers retaliated. Casualties reported.",0,1618571893,SOM 6128304,706,SOM27776,27776,"04 February 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bari,Bossaso,,Bosaso,11.2842,49.1816,1,Twitter,"New media","04 February. P&O Bosaso port chief assassinated by Al-Shabaab militants. Upon retreating, the attackers clash with security forces, leaving one killed and one arrested (coded in separate event).",1,1571164643,SOM 7527636,706,SOM27778,27778,"04 February 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,Mogadishu,2.0414,45.3337,1,Twitter,"New media","04 February. A car bomb explosion at a restaurant adjacent to Mogadishu Mall killed at least 10 people, injured several. Al-Shabab claimed responsibility.",10,1618571893,SOM 6134842,706,SOM27767,27767,"03 February 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,Jalalaqsi,,Jalalaqsi,3.3834,45.5969,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","03 February. AS fighters fired mortar shells and gunfire at the AMISOM base located in Jalalaqsi town. AMISOM forces retaliated and forced the attackers to retreat.",0,1571260125,SOM 6134843,706,SOM27768,27768,"03 February 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,11,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Balcad,,Balcad,2.39,45.3833,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","03 February. Two groups of government forces exchanged gunfire over money extortion.",0,1571260125,SOM 6134844,706,SOM27771,27771,"03 February 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)","Women (Somalia)",7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Nugaal,Garoowe,,Garowe,8.4064,48.4819,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","03 February. Ayan Afrah, the leader of Somali National Women Union was shot and injured after armed men attacked her in a residential Hotel in Garowe.",0,1571260125,SOM 7532372,706,SOM27770,27770,"03 February 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)","Taxi Drivers (Somalia)",7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Wadajir",2.0462,45.3341,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","03 February. Unidentified assailant shot and killed a civilian Tuktuk Driver, and fled the scene.",1,1618571893,SOM 7532379,706,SOM27769,27769,"03 February 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Civilians (Somalia)","Labour Group (Somalia)",7,17,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,Mogadishu,2.0414,45.3337,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","03 February. A SNAF soldier killed a vehicle driver following a dispute near Banadir Junction (KM5). The soldier demanded money and when the driver refused, he shot him.",1,1618571892,SOM 4566272,706,SOM27745,27745,"02 February 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Suicide bomb","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Ethiopia)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Gedo,Baardheere,,Bardera,2.3385,42.2843,1,AFP,International,"02 February. At least four Ethiopian soldiers were killed in an Al-Shabaab suicide bombing in Bardhere.",4,1552576404,SOM 7533592,706,SOM27764,27764,"02 February 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Yaqshid",2.0678,45.35,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","02 February. A RCIED planted on the roadside detonated, injuring some government soldiers who were traveling in the targeted vehicle. AS claimed responsibility for the attack.",0,1618571892,SOM 6134849,706,SOM27743,27743,"02 February 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,11,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Baydhaba,,Baidoa,3.1172,43.6469,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","02 February. A policeman was shot and killed after a fellow police officer accidentally discharged his weapon at the police station in Baidoa.",1,1571260125,SOM 6134850,706,SOM27744,27744,"02 February 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,17,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Woqooyi Galbeed",Hargeysa,,Hargeysa,9.5598,44.0668,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","02 February. Police shot and killed a man at his house in Jarrato neighborhood in Hargeisa.",1,1571260125,SOM 7713346,706,SOM27765,27765,"02 February 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Air/drone strike","Military Forces of the United States (2017-2021)",,8,"Al Shabaab",,2,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,Marka,1.7131,44.7639,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","02 February. A number of AS fighters were killed after U.S. military conducted an airstrike near Gendershe neighborhood in Marka to prevent them from using remote areas. Unknown fatalities coded as 10.",10,1614039933,SOM 6134851,706,SOM27761,27761,"02 February 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Afgooye,2.15,45.116,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","02 February. AS fighters carried out an attack against security forces ' positions in Afgoye from different directions for about half an hour, before they were forced to retreat.",0,1571260125,SOM 6134852,706,SOM27762,27762,"02 February 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Saad Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Civilians (Somalia)","Saad Clan Group (Somalia)",7,47,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Mudug,Gaalkacyo,,Gaalkacyo,6.7697,47.4308,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","02 February. A man who hailed from Sa'ad clan was shot and injured by a fellow clan member in South Galkayo.",0,1571260125,SOM 6134854,706,SOM27758,27758,"02 February 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Air/drone strike","Unidentified Military Forces",,8,"Al Shabaab",,2,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bakool,Tayeeglow,,Tayeeglow,4.0182,44.5127,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","02 February. Unidentified warplanes carried out an airstrike against an AS base located in Tiyeeglow district.",0,1571260125,SOM 6134855,706,SOM27759,27759,"02 February 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Air/drone strike","Unidentified Military Forces",,8,"Al Shabaab",,2,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,"Belet Weyne",,Buqkoosaar,4.5109,44.8165,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","02 February. Unidentified warplanes conducted an airstrike targeting an AS hide out in the northern outskirts of Buqgoosaar village. The hideout was hit.",0,1571260125,SOM 7527803,706,SOM27763,27763,"02 February 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,17,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Hawl Wadaag",2.048,45.32,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","02 February. A policeman with unknown motive shot and killed a person inside a Tuktuk.",1,1618571892,SOM 6128330,706,SOM27760,27760,"02 February 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Islamic State (Somalia)",,2,22,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bari,Qandala,,Qandala,11.471,49.8726,1,Twitter,"New media","02 February. Armed clashes between AS and IS continued around Dhadaar village. Casualties on both sides were reported.",0,1571164643,SOM 7579872,706,SOM27766,27766,"02 February 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)","AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-)",1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Jowhar,,Jowhar,2.7797,45.5042,3,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","02 February. IEDs laid out by AS militants reportedly went off on routes used by AMISOM and SNA Security forces during patrols.",0,1611613362,SOM 6134859,706,SOM27741,27741,"01 February 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,Marka,1.7131,44.7639,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","01 February. Suspected AS fighters launched a hit and run attack on government troops in Merka.The attack was initiated with RPGs followed by heavy machine guns.",0,1571260125,SOM 6134860,706,SOM27742,27742,"01 February 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Makane Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Civilians (Somalia)","Makane Clan Group (Somalia)",7,47,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,"Belet Weyne",,"Belet Weyne",4.736,45.2043,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","01 February. A militiaman hailing from Makanne clan shot and killed a fellow clan member in Belet Weyne.",1,1571260125,SOM 6134862,706,SOM27757,27757,"01 February 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Afmadow,,Qoqani,0.2906,41.7128,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","01 February. AS fighters conducted IED attacks against AMISOM convoys travelling from Tabda and Qoqani to Afmadow. At least three explosions were reported.",0,1571260125,SOM 6134863,706,SOM27756,27756,"01 February 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Dhulbahante-Hayag Sub-Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Civilians (Somalia)","Dhulbahante-Hayag Sub-Clan Group (Somalia)",7,47,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Togdheer,Buuhoodle,,Buuhoodle,8.2516,46.3157,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","01 February. Gunmen from Dhulbahante/ Hayaagsub clan shot and killed a fellow clan member at Buuhoodle.",1,1571260125,SOM 6134864,706,SOM27755,27755,"01 February 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-); Government of Somalia (2017-)",3,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)","Taxi Drivers (Somalia)",3,33,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Afgooye,2.15,45.116,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","01 February. A tax collector accompanied by Military Police fired on a Tuk-tuk at a checkpoint in Afgoye. A passenger and one SNAF soldier were injured.",0,1571260125,SOM 6134865,706,SOM27739,27739,"01 February 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Air/drone strike","Unidentified Military Forces",,8,"Al Shabaab",,2,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Galgaduud,Cadaado,,Cadaado,6.1457,46.6271,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","01 February. Unknown warplane conducted an airstrike against an AS militant location in Adado town.",0,1571260125,SOM 7529067,706,SOM27740,27740,"01 February 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Heliwa",2.0844,45.39,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","01 February. Unknown group hurled a hand grenade at the Biya-Degeenka checkpoint neighborhood. Police at the station reacted with gunfire towards the direction of the attack.",0,1618571892,SOM 7691805,706,SOM27728,27728,"31 January 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Islamic State (Somalia)",,2,22,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bari,Qandala,,Sheebaab,11.081,49.908,1,Twitter,"New media","31 January. AS and Pro-IS forces clashed in Sheebaab. IS attacked as Al-Shabaab were lecturing villagers, at least one IS member killed.",1,1618571892,SOM 6134867,706,SOM27730,27730,"31 January 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Balcad,,Balcad,2.39,45.3833,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","31 January. Suspected Al-Shabab fighters in Balcad engaged in exchange of heavy gunfire with soldiers.",0,1571260125,SOM 4566867,706,SOM27732,27732,"31 January 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,Dhanaane,1.8739,45.0276,1,"Somali Memo",National,"31 January. AS fighters ambushed an SNA military convoy, killing 11 soldiers, including a commander",11,1552576405,SOM 6134868,706,SOM27733,27733,"31 January 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Baydhaba,,Koban,3.2829,43.5952,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","31 January. AS fighters attacked civilians near Koban village.",0,1571260125,SOM 6134869,706,SOM27734,27734,"31 January 2019",2019,1,"Strategic developments","Looting/property destruction","Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Afgooye,2.15,45.116,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","31 January. AS fighters seized and burnt down seven trucks carrying charcoal at Doonka village.",0,1571260125,SOM 6134872,706,SOM27735,27735,"31 January 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-)",,8,38,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Juba",Bu'aale,,Buaale,1.2448,42.5732,3,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","31 January. An IED exploded against an AMISOM vehicle in Middle Juba, causing casualties and damagng the vehicle.",0,1571260125,SOM 6134873,706,SOM27736,27736,"31 January 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,"Belet Weyne",,"Belet Weyne",4.736,45.2043,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","31 January. An RCIED concealed in an empty bag at a trash dumping site exploded west of Beletweyne. Some people were injured.",0,1571260125,SOM 4566873,706,SOM27738,27738,"31 January 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Shelling/artillery/missile attack","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Jubaland (2013-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Kismaayo,,Bar-Sanguun,-0.4876,42.1839,1,"Somali Memo",National,"31 January. Al-Shabab's artillery unit shelled a base hosting Jubbaland soldiers in Bar Sanguni. Several mortars landed on the base.",0,1552576405,SOM 7530086,706,SOM27726,27726,"31 January 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Hamar Weyne",2.0337,45.34,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","31 January. Suspected AS elements killed an army officer who had attended the Mosque for morning prayers.",1,1618571891,SOM 7531644,706,SOM27729,27729,"31 January 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Wadajir",2.0462,45.3341,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","31 January. A hand grenade was hurled at the Wadajir Police Station by unknown assailants and police reacted with gunfire.",0,1618571892,SOM 6128540,706,SOM27727,27727,"31 January 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Islamic State (Somalia)",,2,22,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bari,Iskushuban,,Dhadar,10.2618,49.7656,1,Twitter,"New media","31 January. AS and Pro-IS forces clashed in Dhadaar, Bari.",0,1571164644,SOM 6133228,706,SOM27737,27737,"31 January 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle","Wanla Weyn",,"Wanla Weyne",2.6195,44.8936,2,"Undisclosed Source; Somali Memo","Local partner-Other","31 January. A RCIED planted between Wanleweyn and Afgoye districts, targeted a military vehicle, leaving four soldiers killed. Al-Shabab claimed responsibility.",4,1571260123,SOM 7579937,706,SOM27725,27725,"30 January 2019",2019,1,"Strategic developments","Looting/property destruction","Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (International)","Aid Workers (International)",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Jowhar,,Jowhar,2.7797,45.5042,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","30 January. A truck that belonged to a third-party contractor of an international NGO was captured and burnt down by AS in Jowhar.",0,1611613362,SOM 6134876,706,SOM27721,27721,"30 January 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Puntland Dervish Force",,1,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Puntland Dervish Force",,1,11,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Sool,"Laas Caanood",,"God Qaboobe",8.5358,47.8277,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","30 January. Two groups of Puntland forces exchanged gunfire over khaat resulting in dead and injured. Unknown fatalities coded at low estimate of 3.",3,1571260125,SOM 6134877,706,SOM27723,27723,"30 January 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,Marka,1.7131,44.7639,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","30 January. A RCIED targeted an army convoy from Jazeera heading to Merka military base. The explosion was followed by heavy gunfire. AS claimed to have captured an army wagon.",0,1571260125,SOM 6134880,706,SOM27718,27718,"30 January 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Air/drone strike","Unidentified Military Forces",,8,"Al Shabaab",,2,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,"Belet Weyne",,"Belet Weyne",4.736,45.2043,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","30 January. Unidentified warplanes conducted three airstrikes against AS hide outs in Beletweyne town. Deaths and injuries were reported (unknown number coded as 10).",10,1571260125,SOM 6134881,706,SOM27719,27719,"30 January 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Air/drone strike","Unidentified Military Forces",,8,"Al Shabaab",,2,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Juba",Bu'aale,,Buaale,1.2448,42.5732,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","30 January. Unknown warplane conducted an airstrike targeting an AS hideout located east of Bu'ale town.",0,1571260125,SOM 6134882,706,SOM27720,27720,"30 January 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Air/drone strike","Unidentified Military Forces",,8,"Al Shabaab",,2,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Afmadow,,Afmadow,0.5172,42.071,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","30 January. Anti-AS forces conducted an airstrike targeting an AS hideout located North East of Afmadow district.",0,1571260125,SOM 4567151,706,SOM27722,27722,"30 January 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Qoryooley,,Qoryooley,1.7878,44.53,1,"Somali Memo",National,"30 January. Al-Shabab fighters attacked positions of foreign forces in Qoryoley town, sparking heavy fighting.",0,1552576406,SOM 7712402,706,SOM27717,27717,"30 January 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Air/drone strike","Military Forces of the United States (2017-2021)",,8,"Al Shabaab",,2,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,"Belet Weyne",,Shabeelley,4.7147,45.215,1,CGTN,Other,"30 January. The US military killed 24 AS fighters in an airstrike near Shebeeley.",24,1614039929,SOM 6129048,706,SOM27724,27724,"30 January 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Afgooye,2.15,45.116,1,Twitter,"New media","30 January. Suspected Al Shabaab gunmen shot and killed a renowned elder identified as Hayesi Mursal in Afgooye.",1,1571164644,SOM 7579149,706,SOM27712,27712,"29 January 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Kenya)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Ceelasha Biyaha",2.0823,45.2102,1,"Somali Memo",National,"29 January. Al-Shabab attacked a base belonging to Kenyan forces in the Arba'ow area of Elasha Biyah. Heavy fighting ensued lasting for hours.",0,1611613360,SOM 6134883,706,SOM27754,27754,"29 January 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Jubaland Security Force",,1,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,17,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Gedo,Luuq,,Luuq,3.8,42.5446,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","29 January. A JSF soldier shot and injured 3 teenage boys who were part of a group playing near the river in Luuq. Motive for the attack is unknown.",0,1571260125,SOM 6127505,706,SOM27711,27711,"29 January 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,"Buur Hakaba",,"Buur Xakaba",2.8049,44.0821,1,Twitter,"New media","29 January. Government forces in Bur Hakaba town repulsed an attack by small number of Shabaab attackers on motorcycles.",0,1571164642,SOM 7524779,706,SOM27715,27715,"29 January 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,Mogadishu,2.0414,45.3337,1,"Morad News","New media","29 January. At least 2 people dead, 5 wounded, several vehicles destroyed when a car bomb exploded in Mogadishu. Al Shabaab claimed responsibility.",2,1618571891,SOM 7521198,706,SOM27714,27714,"29 January 2019",2019,1,Riots,"Mob violence","Rioters (Somalia)","Prisoners (Somalia)",5,"Civilians (International)","Prisoners (United Kingdom)",7,57,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,Mogadishu,2.0414,45.3337,1,"BBC News",International,"29 January. Inmates attacked a British prisoner with razor blades in a Somali jail. He survived.",0,1618571891,SOM 4567501,706,SOM27713,27713,"29 January 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Djibouti)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,Jalalaqsi,,Jalalaqsi,3.3834,45.5969,1,"Somali Memo",National,"29 January. Heavy fighting took place in Jalalaqsi between the Djibouti forces and AS.",0,1552576406,SOM 4567503,706,SOM27716,27716,"29 January 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Kenya)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Afmadow,,Dhobley,0.4063,41.0124,2,"Somali Memo",National,"29 January. Al-Shabab fighters targeted Kenyan forces with explosives as they were travelling between Dhobley town and the Tabta area in Lower Jubba region.",0,1552576406,SOM 5319209,706,SOM27708,27708,"28 January 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)","AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-)",1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,Jalalaqsi,,Jalalaqsi,3.3834,45.5969,1,"Radio Dalsan",National,"28 January. SNA killed a senior al-Shabab official in an operation in the country's central town of Jalalaqsi.",1,1561469331,SOM 6134884,706,SOM27709,27709,"28 January 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Dhulbahante-Qayaad Sub-Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Civilians (Somalia)","Dhulbahante-Baharsame Sub-Clan Group (Somalia)",7,47,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Sool,"Laas Caanood",,Madareemin,8.48,47.36,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","28 January. A gunman from Dhulbahante/Qayaad Sub-Clan shot and seriously injured a man from Dhulbahante/Baharsame Sub-Clan in Madareemin neighborhood of Lascanod.",0,1571260125,SOM 7264999,706,SOM27710,27710,"28 January 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Puntland Police Force",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bari,Bossaso,,Bosaso,11.2842,49.1816,1,"Somali Memo",National,"28 January. Series of explosions occurred in central Bosaso town hitting a Puntland police station. AS claimed responsibility.",0,1603755489,SOM 6267302,706,SOM27753,27753,"27 January 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Baydhaba,,Daynuunay,3.0399,43.7969,2,"Garowe Online",National,"27 January. Al-Shabaab attacked an SWSPF convoy escorting Lt Colonel Abdirahman Osman Abrone and 3 soldiers. Colonel Abrone was commander of Southwest State Forces in Buur Hakaba.",0,1572403718,SOM 6134898,706,SOM27704,27704,"25 January 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Burundi)",,8,38,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Jowhar,,Buurane,2.9647,45.5124,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","25 January. Some Burundian soldiers on foot patrol from Mahaday to Buurne were hit by an IED.",0,1571260125,SOM 6134899,706,SOM27705,27705,"25 January 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Jubaland Security Force",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Afmadow,,Dhobley,0.4063,41.0124,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","25 January. A JSF convoy travelling from Dhobley to Afmadow was hit by an IED. There were causalities and the injured were evacuated to Afmadow hospital.",0,1571260125,SOM 7263378,706,SOM27706,27706,"25 January 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Afmadow,,Dhobley,0.4063,41.0124,2,"Morad News","New media","25 January. 11 soldiers killed in roadside bomb explosion near Afmadow town. The attack was claimed by Al Shabaab.",11,1603755467,SOM 6134900,706,SOM27701,27701,"24 January 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Hawadle Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Murusade Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,44,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,"Bulo Burto",,Maxaas,4.3934,46.0882,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","24 January. Two armed clan militia from Mursade and Hawadle clashed at Mihas district. Fatalities and injuries were recorded (unknown coded as 10).",10,1571260125,SOM 6134901,706,SOM27699,27699,"24 January 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Air/drone strike","AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-)",,8,"Al Shabaab",,2,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,"Buur Hakaba",,"Buur Xakaba",2.8049,44.0821,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","24 January. AMISOM combat helicopters conducted an airstrike in Buurhakaba district targeting AS detention facility in the area. Casualties are unaccounted yet.",0,1571260125,SOM 7263379,706,SOM27700,27700,"24 January 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Air/drone strike","AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Ethiopia)",,8,"Al Shabaab",,2,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Baydhaba,,Baidoa,3.1172,43.6469,1,"Morad News","New media","24 January. Ethiopian helicopters bomb AS controlled village near Baidoa town, Somalia.",0,1603755467,SOM 7688341,706,SOM27707,27707,"24 January 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Air/drone strike","Military Forces of Ethiopia (2018-)",,8,"Al Shabaab",,2,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,"Buur Hakaba",,"Buur Heybe",3,44.3167,1,"Fana Broadcasting Corporate",Regional,"24 January. The Ethiopian Air Force carried out an airstrike on Al-Shabab base in Burr Haybe. About 35 Al-Shabaab militants, including operation head in the area, were killed.",35,1618571891,SOM 7533507,706,SOM27702,27702,"24 January 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Waaberi",2.0195,45.31,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","24 January. AS militants killed some government employees (assumed military forces) and took their pistols (unknown fatalities coded at 10)",10,1618571890,SOM 7527886,706,SOM27703,27703,"24 January 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Government of Somalia (2017-)",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Hawl Wadaag",2.048,45.32,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","24 January. Suspected AS fighters carried out a hit and run attack on the District Commissioner's residence in Howlwadag District. The attack started with a hand grenade followed by heavy machine guns.",0,1618571891,SOM 7532290,706,SOM27698,27698,"23 January 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Waaberi",2.0195,45.31,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","23 January. An IED concealed in a vehicle owned by a financial institution, detonated and injured some people.",0,1618571890,SOM 6134904,706,SOM27692,27692,"23 January 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Berbera Communal Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Berbera Communal Militia (Somalia)",,4,44,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Woqooyi Galbeed",Berbera,,Berbera,10.4396,45.0143,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","23 January. Two armed groups clashed in Berbera town over land issues. No casualties were reported.",0,1571260125,SOM 7530360,706,SOM27693,27693,"23 January 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Private Security Forces (Somalia)",,8,38,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Hawl Wadaag",2.048,45.32,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","23 January. Unidentified men driving a civilian vehicle hurled a hand grenade at the residence of Regional Women Representative. The security guards at the scene responded with fire.",0,1618571890,SOM 6134905,706,SOM27694,27694,"23 January 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (International)",,7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bari,Bossaso,,Bosaso,11.2842,49.1816,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","23 January. Ethiopian nationals were shot by unknown assailants. Some dead and injured (fatalities coded at low estimate of 3).",3,1571260125,SOM 7530361,706,SOM27697,27697,"23 January 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab","Islamic State (Somalia)",2,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Hawl Wadaag",2.048,45.32,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","23 January. Two armed men, suspected to be either AS or IS elements, shot and killed a young businessman in Bakara.",1,1618571890,SOM 6134906,706,SOM27695,27695,"23 January 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Murusade Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Civilians (Somalia)","Hawadle Clan Group (Somalia)",7,47,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,"Bulo Burto",,Maxaas,4.3934,46.0882,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","23 January. Mursade Clan militias shot and killed some family members from Hawadle clan over land issues (fatalities coded at low estimate of 3).",3,1571260125,SOM 6134907,706,SOM27696,27696,"23 January 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Police Forces of Somaliland (2010-)",,1,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,17,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Togdheer,Burco,,Burco,9.745,45.634,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","23 January. SLP in Buroa fired several bullets into the air to stop a clash between two groups over a land dispute. Some people were injured by stray bullets.",0,1571260125,SOM 6134910,706,SOM27691,27691,"23 January 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Air/drone strike","Unidentified Military Forces",,8,"Al Shabaab",,2,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Juba",Jilib,,Jilib,0.4833,42.7666,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","23 January. Unknown warplane conducted an airstrike targeting AS vehicle in Jilib town. The vehicle was damaged, and the driver escaped.",0,1571260125,SOM 7525678,706,SOM27689,27689,"22 January 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (International)","Civilians (Syria); Health Workers (Syria)",7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,Mogadishu,2.0414,45.3337,1,"Radio Dalsan",National,"22 January. Syrian doctor and his driver killed when a bomb fitted in a vehicle exploded inside the hospital in Mogadishu.",2,1618571890,SOM 7529020,706,SOM27684,27684,"22 January 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Government of Somalia (2017-)",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Hodan,,"Mogadishu - Hodan",2.0333,45.35,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","22 January. Suspected AS fighters killed a government employee in Hodan.",1,1611019338,SOM 7692124,706,SOM27690,27690,"22 January 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Shelling/artillery/missile attack","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Puntland Dervish Force",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bari,Bossaso,,Bosaso,11.2842,49.1816,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","22 January. AS fired mortar rounds to Darawish Soldiers' bases in Afurur and Galgala.",0,1613499285,SOM 6134914,706,SOM27683,27683,"22 January 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,11,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Afmadow,,Dhobley,0.4063,41.0124,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","22 January. A government soldier killed a fellow female soldier at his camp in Dhobley town.",1,1571260125,SOM 6134915,706,SOM27685,27685,"22 January 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Burdhere Communal Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,47,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Cadale,,Cadale,2.7603,46.3222,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","22 January. Clan based gunmen opened gunfire on family members and as a result, some children and their mother died in the attack (fatalities coded at low estimate of 3).",3,1571260125,SOM 6134916,706,SOM27686,27686,"22 January 2019",2019,1,"Strategic developments","Disrupted weapons use","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Military Forces of Jubaland (2013-)","AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-)",1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Afmadow,,Dhobley,0.4063,41.0124,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","22 January. Jubaland Security Forces discovered an IED planted near the borehole East of Dhobley town. AMISOM safely removed the device.",0,1571260125,SOM 7533482,706,SOM27688,27688,"22 January 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Government of Somalia (2017-); Health Workers (Somalia)",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Hawl Wadaag",2.048,45.32,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","22 January. A government ambulance was hit and damaged by a RCIED in Hawlwadag. Some fatalities and injuries were reported (unknown number coded at low estimate of 3). AS group claimed responsibility of the attack.",3,1618571890,SOM 7527889,706,SOM27687,27687,"22 January 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Hawl Wadaag",2.048,45.32,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","22 January. A RCIED exploded inside a teashop in Heegan of Hawlwadaag neighbourhood. There were no casualties.",0,1618571889,SOM 7530115,706,SOM27677,27677,"21 January 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Hodan,,"Mogadishu - Hodan",2.0333,45.35,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","21 January. A hand grenade was hurled at the District Branch Office near Sigaale village, in Hodan District. Soldiers reacted with gunfire in the direction of the attack.",0,1611019341,SOM 6134921,706,SOM27678,27678,"21 January 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Gaalkacyo Communal Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Gaalkacyo Communal Militia (Somalia)",,4,44,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Mudug,Jariiban,,Horumar,6.68,48.8,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","21 January. Two militia groups from north and south Galkayo exchanged gunfire in Horumar area, east of Galkayo causing some injuries.",0,1571260125,SOM 6134922,706,SOM27679,27679,"21 January 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,17,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Nugaal,Garoowe,,Garowe,8.4064,48.4819,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","21 January. A soldier opened fire inside a restaurant in Garowe. A cooking gas cylinder in the restaurant was hit by the bullet and exploded causing death and injuries (unknown number coded as 10).",10,1571260125,SOM 6134923,706,SOM27680,27680,"21 January 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Abgal-Celi Sub-Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Civilians (Somalia)","Abgal-Arone Sub-Clan Group (Somalia)",7,47,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Cadale,,Cadale,2.7603,46.3222,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","21 January. A family in the East of Adale Town was murdered by local militiamen due to suspected inter-clan tension between the two Abgaal sub-clans (Celi Omar and Abdall Aroone) (unknown number coded at low estimate of 3).",3,1571260125,SOM 6134926,706,SOM27682,27682,"21 January 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,Marka,1.7131,44.7639,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","21 January. IED targeted an army water-tank truck in the outskirt of Dhanaane village in Merka. Some soldiers were injured. AS claimed responsibility.",0,1571260125,SOM 7531935,706,SOM27681,27681,"21 January 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Hodan,,"Mogadishu - Hodan",2.0333,45.35,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","21 January. A suspected UVIED explosion occurred outside the City Hospital located in Hodan District. AS is suspected to be behind it.",0,1611019348,SOM 7532747,706,SOM27676,27676,"21 January 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,11,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,Mogadishu,2.0414,45.3337,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","21 January. Two groups of government forces engaged in an exchange of gunfire, over extortion money between the two groups.",0,1618571889,SOM 6134931,706,SOM27675,27675,"20 January 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Shelling/artillery/missile attack","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Kismaayo,,Bar-Sanguun,-0.4876,42.1839,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","20 January. AS fighters reportedly fired mortar rounds from multiple locations against the Somali forces in Bar-Sanguni. Soldiers were injured.",0,1571260125,SOM 6134932,706,SOM27672,27672,"20 January 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Essa Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Gargara Communal Militia (Somalia)",,4,44,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Awdal,Zeylac,,Gargara,10.75,43.0833,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","20 January. The clans of Essa and Mohamed Asse of Samaron clashed due to a land dispute in Gargara village.",0,1571260125,SOM 6134933,706,SOM27674,27674,"20 January 2019",2019,1,"Strategic developments","Disrupted weapons use","Al Shabaab",,2,,,0,20,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Siinka Dheer",2.0721,45.2231,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","20 January. A road side IED which was being prepared by AS militants near Siinka Dheer prematurely exploded and killed the perpetrators who were preparing it (low fatality estimate assumed)",3,1571260125,SOM 7532221,706,SOM27673,27673,"20 January 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) National Intelligence and Security Agency",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Mogadishu - Daynile",2.0581,45.3003,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","20 January 2019. In Mogadishu-Daynile (Daynile, Banadir), the dead bodies of former NISA soldiers caught by AS and sentenced to death were found with gunshot wounds. (Unknown number coded as 3).",3,1618571889,SOM 7692095,706,SOM27664,27664,"19 January 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Puntland Dervish Force",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bari,Bossaso,,Bosaso,11.2842,49.1816,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","19 January. A Darawish soldier was shot by unknown perpetrators at the Masjidul Rashid area of Bosaso.",1,1613499285,SOM 7799365,706,SOM27663,27663,"19 January 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Air/drone strike","Unidentified Military Forces",,8,"Al Shabaab",,2,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Kismaayo,,Kismayo,-0.3603,42.5463,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","19 January. External forces conducted an airstrike targeting AS convoy believed to be behind the Barsanguni attack at SNA base located near Kismayo town.",0,1617662605,SOM 6128224,706,SOM27652,27652,"19 January 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians","Abduction/forced disappearance","Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bakool,Tayeeglow,,Tayeeglow,4.0182,44.5127,1,Twitter,"New media","19 January. Al Shabaab has allegedly abducted dozens of school children near Tiyeglow town, Bakool.",0,1571164643,SOM 7692140,706,SOM27669,27669,"19 January 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence",Grenade,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Puntland Security Force",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bari,Bossaso,,Bosaso,11.2842,49.1816,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","19 January. A hand grenade was hurled towards the PSF soldiers conducting patrol in the Bossaso main market, injuring a soldier and a civilian were injured.",0,1613499285,SOM 7530364,706,SOM27668,27668,"19 January 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Government of Somalia (2017-)",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Hawl Wadaag",2.048,45.32,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","19 January. AS militants reportedly killed two government staff members in Howlwadag District.",2,1618571889,SOM 6134939,706,SOM27667,27667,"19 January 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Siinka Dheer",2.0721,45.2231,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","19 January. Two simultaneous RCIEDs targeting a SNA vehicles exploded near Siinka Dheer, in Deyniile District followed by brief gunfire. One SNA soldier was killed and another soldier injured.",1,1571260125,SOM 6134941,706,SOM27670,27670,"19 January 2019",2019,1,"Strategic developments","Looting/property destruction","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Civilians (Somalia)","Government of Somalia (2017-)",7,17,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Nugaal,Garoowe,,Garowe,8.4064,48.4819,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","19 January. Suspected soldiers in Garowe assaulted passengers on a minibus including a government staff member and robbed of her official laptop, mobile phone and cash.",0,1571260125,SOM 6134943,706,SOM27671,27671,"19 January 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle","Wanla Weyn",,"Wanla Weyne",2.6195,44.8936,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","19 January. A RCIED targeting a SNA vehicle exploded at the Kat Market neighbourhood, in Wanlaweyne District.",0,1571260125,SOM 7527589,706,SOM27654,27654,"19 January 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Mogadishu - Daynile",2.0581,45.3003,1,Twitter,"New media","19 January. Suspected AS fighters attacked a police station in Daynile. Casualities unknown but several police are feared wounded.",0,1618571889,SOM 7579861,706,SOM27666,27666,"19 January 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Unidentified Communal Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,14,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Jowhar,,Jowhar,2.7797,45.5042,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","19 January. A SNA soldier was shot dead in Jowhar by a local militiaman suspected to have mental illness.",1,1611613362,SOM 6268896,706,SOM27655,27655,"19 January 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Non-state actor overtakes territory","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Kismaayo,,Bar-Sanguun,-0.4876,42.1839,1,"Halgan Media",National,"19 January. AL Shabaab fighters seize control of a the strategic town of Bar Sanguuni in Jubada Hoose province after a clash with Somali special forces.",0,1572403720,SOM 7712240,706,SOM27653,27653,"19 January 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Air/drone strike","Military Forces of the United States (2017-2021)",,8,"Al Shabaab",,2,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Juba",Jilib,,Jilib,0.4833,42.7666,1,AP,International,"19 January. The U.S. military said it had carried out an airstrike in Jilib, killing 52 al-Shabab militants",52,1614039928,SOM 6268932,706,SOM27650,27650,"18 January 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Jowhar Communal Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Jowhar Communal Militia (Somalia)",,4,44,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Jowhar,,"Ceel Baraf",3.2072,45.7593,1,"Halgan Media",National,"18 January. Six shot and killed in the village of Ceel Baraf in Shabellaha Dhexe province as a result of a clan feud.",6,1572403720,SOM 6268951,706,SOM27651,27651,"18 January 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Ethiopia)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,"Buur Hakaba",,"Buur Xakaba",2.8049,44.0821,1,"Halgan Media",National,"18 January. AL Shabaab claims to have seized the dead bodies of 57 Ethiopian troops after an ambush that occurred outside the town of Buurhakaba in Bay province.",57,1572403720,SOM 6134945,706,SOM27658,27658,"18 January 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Al Shabaab",,2,22,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Gedo,Garbahaarey,,"Ceel Cadde",3.0359,41.8674,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","18 January. AS fighters captured the head of AS courts in Gedo region in Ceel Cadde village suspecting him of being a secret member of ISIS.",0,1571260125,SOM 6134946,706,SOM27660,27660,"18 January 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence",Grenade,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Baydhaba,,Baidoa,3.1172,43.6469,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","18 January. A hand grenade detonated inside a rickshaw at the centre of the main market in Isha neighbourhood of Baidoa. There were casualties among the passengers.",0,1571260125,SOM 6134947,706,SOM27661,27661,"18 January 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Ethiopia)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Baydhaba,,Mayafulka,3.1292,43.6977,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","18 January. AMISOM (ENDF Contingent) ran over IED planted by AS at Mayafulka as forces were sent in support after an incident at Mooda-Mooda.",0,1571260125,SOM 6134948,706,SOM27662,27662,"18 January 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Shelling/artillery/missile attack","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Ethiopia)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,"Buur Hakaba",,"Buur Xakaba",2.8049,44.0821,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","18 January. AS fighters fired several mortar rounds targeting AMISOM (ENDF Contingent) base in Buurhakaba town. No casualties reported.",0,1571260125,SOM 7531208,706,SOM27659,27659,"18 January 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Government of Somalia (2017-)",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Hodan,,"Mogadishu - Hodan",2.0333,45.35,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","18 January. Suspected AS militants killed a Youth Leader of Hodan District, who was walking out from the Mosque.",1,1611019345,SOM 7799609,706,SOM27646,27646,"17 January 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,17,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Kismaayo,,Kismayo,-0.3603,42.5463,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","17 January. A police officer reportedly shot and killed a civilian in Kismayo when he failed to stop.",1,1617662605,SOM 7532384,706,SOM27647,27647,"17 January 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)","Teachers (Somalia)",7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,Mogadishu,2.0414,45.3337,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","17 January. A school teacher was shot and wounded in Mogadishu by unknown assailants. The perpetrators escaped.",0,1618571888,SOM 7798172,706,SOM27645,27645,"17 January 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Islamic State (Somalia)",,2,22,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Kismaayo,,Kismayo,-0.3603,42.5463,2,"Halgan Media",National,"17 January. AL Shabaab fighters & ISIS militants clashed in the area in Kismayo.",0,1617662602,SOM 6134951,706,SOM27643,27643,"17 January 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Abgal Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Hawadle Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,44,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle","Adan Yabaal",,"Adan Yabaal",3.5484,46.5459,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","17 January. Hawadle and Abgaal clashed near Qorayaale village in Adan Yabaal District. There were reports of fatalities and injuries (unknown fatalities coded as 10).",10,1571260125,SOM 6134952,706,SOM27648,27648,"17 January 2019",2019,1,"Strategic developments","Change to group/activity","Al Shabaab",,2,,,0,20,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle","Adan Yabaal",,"Adan Yabaal",3.5484,46.5459,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","17 January. AS movement on 25 technicals from Adan Yabaal to Ceel Dheere around 25 km north east of Ceel Baraf. It is suspected that their intentions are to take part in the ongoing clan conflict in the region.",0,1571260125,SOM 6134953,706,SOM27644,27644,"17 January 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Abgal Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Hawadle Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,44,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Jowhar,,Mahadaay,2.9704,45.5347,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","17 January. Two clan militias belonging to Hawadle clan and Abgaal clan clashed at Halfooley village under Mahaday district due to clan retaliation. There were fatalities and injuries (unknown fatalities coded as 10).",10,1571260125,SOM 6134955,706,SOM27656,27656,"17 January 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Diinsoor,,Gurbaan,1.8866,43.1873,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","17 January. Southwest State security forces ambushed AS fighters driving motorbikes near Gurbaan village. Two AS fighters, including the head of finance section of the area were injured in the attack.",0,1571260125,SOM 6134956,706,SOM27657,27657,"17 January 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Civilians (Somalia)","Prisoners (Somalia)",7,17,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Gedo,Doolow,,Doolow,4.1642,42.0794,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","17 January. The local security guards opened fire on an inmate who attempted to escape from the district prison. The prisoner was unharmed.",0,1571260125,SOM 6134957,706,SOM27752,27752,"17 January 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians","Abduction/forced disappearance","Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bakool,Tayeeglow,,Tayeeglow,4.0182,44.5127,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","17 January. Al-Shabaab forcibly recruited around 100 children and teenagers in Tayeeglow.",0,1571260125,SOM 7579876,706,SOM27649,27649,"17 January 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Shelling/artillery/missile attack","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Jowhar,,Jowhar,2.7797,45.5042,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","17 January. AS fighters launched mortar rounds at Jowhar airstrip AMISOM sector 5 camp base and former Belgium borehole AMISOM defensive base near Burane village. No casualties reported.",0,1611613362,SOM 7529024,706,SOM27642,27642,"16 January 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)","Government of Somalia (2017-); Women (Somalia)",7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Hodan,,"Mogadishu - Hodan",2.0333,45.35,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","16 January. An UVIED fitted in a Toyota Pickup vehicle owned by a lower house Parliamentarian detonated in Hodan District. MP survived the assassination attempt. However her bodyguard who was driving the vehicle was killed by the blast.",1,1611019338,SOM 6134960,706,SOM27638,27638,"16 January 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Bartire Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Mohamed Zubeyr Sub-Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,44,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Afmadow,,Afmadow,0.5172,42.071,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","16 January. Armed clash erupted between two pastoral communities hailing from Bartire and Mohamed Zuber clan militias over water and grazing land near Afmadow town. There were several casualties from both sides during the clashes.",0,1571260125,SOM 6134961,706,SOM27637,27637,"16 January 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,Marka,1.7131,44.7639,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","16 January. Suspected AS fighters launched a hit and run attack on SNA troops based in Golweyne town of Merka District. Both groups exchanged heavy gunfire.",0,1571260125,SOM 6134965,706,SOM27641,27641,"16 January 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bari,Iskushuban,,Af-Urur,10.07,50.18,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","16 January. AS claimed responsibility for exploding an RICED at the khat market in Af rur south of Bossaso. There were reports of injuries.",0,1571260125,SOM 6134966,706,SOM27640,27640,"16 January 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Unidentified Clan Militia (Somalia)","AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Djibouti)",4,34,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,"Belet Weyne",,"Belet Weyne",4.736,45.2043,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","16 January. An RCIED exploded at a teashop in front of an AMISOM Djiboutian base in Hawlwadaag neighbourhood west of Beletweyne town. The target of the attack was believed to be clan militias that gather at the teashop.",0,1571260125,SOM 6134967,706,SOM27635,27635,"16 January 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Air/drone strike","Unidentified Military Forces",,8,"Al Shabaab",,2,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Juba",Bu'aale,,Buaale,1.2448,42.5732,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","16 January. An airstrike targeted an AS location in Nasira village of Buale town. There were reports of injuries.",0,1571260125,SOM 7531457,706,SOM27639,27639,"16 January 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,17,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Hawl Wadaag",2.048,45.32,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","16 January. A SNA soldier killed a male Tuktuk Motorcycle Rider in Howlwadag District due a dispute over extortion of money.",1,1618571888,SOM 7531253,706,SOM27636,27636,"16 January 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Heliwa",2.0844,45.39,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","16 January. Suspected AS fighters launched a hit-and-run attack on SNA troops based at Bar Jowhar neighbourhood in Heliwa district. There were reports of fatalities and injuries (unknown fatalities coded as 10)",10,1618571888,SOM 6318131,706,SOM27632,27632,"15 January 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Afgooye,2.15,45.116,1,Xinhua,International,"15 January. Ten al-Shabab militants were killed in a clash in Afgoye town in the country's southern part of Lower Shebelle region.",10,1572403790,SOM 7528336,706,SOM27633,27633,"15 January 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)","Government of Somalia (2017-)",7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Mogadishu - Daynile",2.0581,45.3003,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","15 January. An RCIED, placed in a vehicle of a district branch chairman, exploded at Gubta village near Barwaqo area in Dayniile district. There were reports of fatalities and injuries (unknown fatalities coded at low estimate of 3).",3,1618571888,SOM 6134971,706,SOM27631,27631,"15 January 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Afgooye,2.15,45.116,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","15 January. Suspected AS fighters launched a hit-and-run attack using two directions: Bar Osma'il SNA CP and Buundo Yarey neighbourhoods, in Afgoye district. Casualties unknown.",0,1571260125,SOM 6134972,706,SOM27634,27634,"15 January 2019",2019,1,"Strategic developments","Change to group/activity","Al Shabaab",,2,,,0,20,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Afgooye,2.15,45.116,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","15 January. AS militants were observed moving from Afgoye towards Balcad district to potentially establish a base.",0,1571260125,SOM 6134973,706,SOM27629,27629,"15 January 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Abgal Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Hawadle Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,44,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Cadale,,Cadale,2.7603,46.3222,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","15 January. Abgal and Hawaadle clan militia clashed in Cadale district over water wells and land in the area. There were reports of fatalities and injuries (unknown number coded as 10).",10,1571260125,SOM 6134974,706,SOM27630,27630,"15 January 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Afgooye,2.15,45.116,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","15 January. A suspected group of AS fighters attacked AMISOM troops based at Afgoye district. Casualities unknown.",0,1571260125,SOM 6134978,706,SOM27751,27751,"14 January 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Kenya)",,8,"Civilians (Somalia)","Government of Somalia (2017-)",7,78,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Afmadow,,Afmadow,0.5172,42.071,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","14 January. KDF was accused of destroying a Hormuud Telecommunications centre in Ali-Bule, it is also alleged that KDF soldiers tortured a Hormuud employee.",0,1571260125,SOM 6256092,706,SOM27627,27627,"14 January 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Puntland Security Force",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bari,Bossaso,,Bosaso,11.2842,49.1816,1,Calamada,National,"14 January. An explosion targeted Puntland soldiers in Bossaso town. Some killed and property damaged (unknown fatalities coded at low estimate of 3).",3,1572403705,SOM 7523175,706,SOM27625,27625,"13 January 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence",Grenade,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)","Government of Somalia (2017-)",7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Mogadishu - Daynile",2.0581,45.3003,1,"Halgan Media",National,"13 January. A grenade attack last night on the home of the District Commissioner of the Dayniile district left one womon dead & five others wounded.",1,1618571888,SOM 6134980,706,SOM27624,27624,"13 January 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Islamic State (Somalia)",,2,22,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Juba",Bu'aale,,Buaale,1.2448,42.5732,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","13 January. Al-Shabab fighters in the southern town of Bu'ale executed a senior IS figure identified as Yahye Haji File, alias Abu Zakariye.",1,1571260125,SOM 6134982,706,SOM27750,27750,"13 January 2019",2019,1,Protests,"Peaceful protest","Protesters (Somalia)","Taxi Drivers (Somalia)",6,,,0,60,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Nugaal,Garoowe,,Garowe,8.4064,48.4819,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","13 January. Tuk-tuk drivers in Garowe staged a protest in the town centre over a tax increase that will impact their livelihoods.",0,1571260125,SOM 6268925,706,SOM27626,27626,"13 January 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Non-state actor overtakes territory","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Kenya)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Afmadow,,"Weel Maro",0.4754,42.3015,1,"Halgan Media",National,"13 January. AlShabaab fighters carried out a raid overnight targeting the village of Weel Maro forcing Kenyan troops to retrear. The militants seized control of the village.",0,1572403720,SOM 6134985,706,SOM27623,27623,"12 January 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Qoryooley,,Hantiwadaag,1.8872,44.7789,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","12 January. Somali special forces attacked AS at Hantiwadag settlement. There was a brief exchange of gunfire.",0,1618571888,SOM 5319201,706,SOM27619,27619,"11 January 2019",2019,1,Riots,"Violent demonstration","Rioters (Somalia)","Police Forces of Somalia (2017-) Galmudug Administration",5,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-) Galmudug Administration",,1,15,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Galgaduud,Dhuusamarreeb,,Dhuusamarreeb,5.5376,46.3867,1,"Radio Dalsan",National,"On 11 Jan 2019, security forces from Galmudug administration police seized the district police station in Dhusamareb town in protest over unpaid salaries.",0,1561469331,SOM 7519017,706,SOM27616,27616,"11 January 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,17,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Waaberi",2.0195,45.31,1,"Undisclosed Source; Radio Dalsan","Local partner-Other","On 11 Jan 2019, Mogadishu residents gathered for a religious lecture at Sahal Pavilion hall in Waberi district. The event was eventually postponed due to a very high turnout. Three people were injured after Somali police allegedly opened fire to disperse the crowd.",0,1618571887,SOM 7265399,706,SOM27749,27749,"11 January 2019",2019,1,"Strategic developments","Change to group/activity","Mutiny of Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Puntland Security Force",,1,,,0,10,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Sool,"Laas Caanood",,"Tuko Raq",8.5673,47.6438,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","11 January. PSF troops at Tukaraq abandoned positions in a mutiny over lack of pay.",0,1603755492,SOM 6134987,706,SOM27618,27618,"11 January 2019",2019,1,"Strategic developments","Change to group/activity","Al Shabaab",,2,,,0,20,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,"Bulo Burto",,Dabayoodle,4.05,45.4666,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 11 Jan 2019, about 20 Al Shabaab militants were observed moving in two technicals from Fidow towards Dabayodle (20 km south of Fidow along Buurne-Tayeegleey route). Their motive was to kidnap a farmer who had refused to pay tax. The farmer was not found and the militants later departed.",0,1571260125,SOM 6134988,706,SOM27617,27617,"11 January 2019",2019,1,"Strategic developments","Change to group/activity","Al Shabaab",,2,,,0,20,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Afmadow,,Baqdaad,-0.091,41.5291,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 11 Jan 2019, a large number of Al Shabaab militants were observed moving from Hagaley and Guulane to Baqdad. Some were moving on foot, others in two technicals and a truck. It was suspected that their intention was to intimidate Somali army forces in Xaaji Cali and Cadale and deny them the opportunity to establish checkpoints along Baqdad-Galgaduud and Baqdad-Guulane routes.",0,1618571887,SOM 6134989,706,SOM27614,27614,"11 January 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)","Military Forces of Somalia (2012-2017) National Intelligence and Security Agency",1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Baasra,2.3106,45.2693,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 11 Jan 2019, Somali National Army and National Intelligence Security Agency (NISA) jointly conducted an operation in Baasra ( 13 km from Balcad town). Al Shabaab militants fled from the area during the operation.",0,1571260125,SOM 6133226,706,SOM27615,27615,"11 January 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Baidoa Communal Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Baidoa Communal Militia (Somalia)",,4,44,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Baydhaba,,Baidoa,3.1172,43.6469,2,"Somali Memo; Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 11 Jan 2019, two clan militias clashed at the northern outskirts of Baidoa town over a land dispute. There was a brief exchange of small arms fire after which one of the militias was forced to retreat. One soldier was killed. Police intervened to prevent further clashes.",1,1571260123,SOM 7532303,706,SOM27613,27613,"10 January 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)","Unidentified Clan Group (Somalia)",7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Hodan,,"Mogadishu - Hodan",2.0333,45.35,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 10 Jan 2019, an Under Vehicle Improvised Explosive Device (UVIED) targeting a clan elder exploded near Nasri cinema at Erdogan Hospital, Hodan district, Mogadishu region. The clan elder escaped uninjured. There were reports of injuries of other civilians.",0,1611019349,SOM 7519016,706,SOM27612,27612,"10 January 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Yaqshid",2.0678,45.35,1,"Somali Memo; Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 10 Jan 2019, Al Shabaab militants hurled three hand grenades at soldiers in Laanta Suuq Bacaad / Ba'ad market in Yaqshid district, Mogadishu region. The soldiers retaliated with fire towards the direction of the attack. There were reports of injuries.",0,1618571887,SOM 5869676,706,SOM27611,27611,"10 January 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Special Forces",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,"Qansax Dheere",,"Qansax Dheere",2.8712,43.0043,3,"Somali Memo",National,"On 10 Jan 2019, Al Shabaab carried out an attack against a base manned by troops from the so-called Southwest State in Qansahdheere district of Bay Region.",0,1567462282,SOM 7530365,706,SOM27608,27608,"10 January 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Hawl Wadaag",2.048,45.32,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 10 Jan 2019, two unidentified armed men, suspected to be Al Shabaab militants, shot and killed a police officer at Bakara market in Howlwadag district, Mogadishu region.",1,1618571887,SOM 6134991,706,SOM27609,27609,"10 January 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Baydhaba,,Koorow,2.9331,43.6971,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 10 Jan 2019, Al Shabaab militants ambushed a Somali National Army vehicle near Korow-Rooge village (17 km south east of Baidoa) along Mogadishu road. The truck was heading to Baidoa. A soldier and a truck driver were killed.",2,1571260125,SOM 6133224,706,SOM27610,27610,"10 January 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,Marka,1.7131,44.7639,2,"Radio Kulmiye; Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 10 Jan 2019, the Somali army conducted an operation against Al Shabaab around Marka town in retaliation for an Al Shabaab attack at a Somali military base the evening before. As per the army, at least two AS militants were killed.",2,1571260123,SOM 7528217,706,SOM27602,27602,"09 January 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Mogadishu - Daynile",2.0581,45.3003,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 9 Jan 2019, two Al Shabaab militants shot and killed two government soldiers who were collecting money from rickshaw drivers near Ex. Control of Afgoye neighbourhood in Dayniile district, Mogadishu region.",2,1618571887,SOM 5319197,706,SOM27605,27605,"09 January 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Kenya)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Afmadow,,Tabta,0.3046,41.4394,2,"Somali News Agency",National,"On 9 Jan 2019, Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) under AMISOM engaged Al Shabaab militants along Tabda-Delahola supply route. As per the KDF, seven AS militants were killed and an unknown number were wounded. The military seized weapons and ammunition from the militants.",7,1561469331,SOM 7526821,706,SOM27603,27603,"09 January 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Hodan,,"Mogadishu - Hodan",2.0333,45.35,1,"Somali Memo",National,"On 9 Jan 2019, Al Shabaab militants killed two Somali federal government soldiers in Hodan district, Mogadishu region.",2,1611019332,SOM 6134996,706,SOM27606,27606,"09 January 2019",2019,1,"Strategic developments",Arrests,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Civilians (Somalia)","Al Shabaab",7,17,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Baydhaba,,Baidoa,3.1172,43.6469,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 9 Jan 2019, security forces [assumed police] conducted a security operation in Bulo Jameeco and Onodka areas of Hawlwadag neighbourhood, Baidoa. Around 50 people suspected to be affiliated with Al Shabaab were arrested. Those arrested were undergoing further investigation to determine their association with AS.",0,1571260125,SOM 6134997,706,SOM27607,27607,"09 January 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Saad Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Civilians (Somalia)","Saad Clan Group (Somalia)",7,47,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Mudug,Gaalkacyo,,Gaalkacyo,6.7697,47.4308,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 9 Jan 2019, two men from the Sa'ad clan entered into a dispute over a personal matter in South Galkayo, which resulted in one of the men shooting the other dead.",1,1571260125,SOM 6133222,706,SOM27601,27601,"09 January 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians","Abduction/forced disappearance","Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Farmers (Somalia)",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Jowhar,,"Cali Fool Dheere",2.8831,45.6569,1,"Undisclosed Source; Radio Dalsan","Local partner-Other","On 9 Jan 2019, Al Shabaab militants arrested and abducted at least six farmers in Ali Fool-Dheere village in Mahaday district. The abduction was carried out in retaliation for the farmers' refusal to provide a sack of simsim (grain) to the militants.",0,1571260123,SOM 6133223,706,SOM27604,27604,"09 January 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,Marka,1.7131,44.7639,2,"Radio Dalsan; Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 9 Jan 2019, Al Shabaab militants attacked a Somali National Army base in Xafad Rusia village vicinity in Merka (Marka) district. The attack was initiated with a Rocket-Propelled Grenade (RPG) followed by a heavy exchange of machine gunfire, after which AS militants withdrew from their positions. There were reports of fatalities on both sides, as well as from among civilians (unknown coded as 10).",10,1571260123,SOM 7529027,706,SOM27599,27599,"08 January 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)","Government of Somalia (2017-)",7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Hodan,,"Mogadishu - Hodan",2.0333,45.35,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 8 Jan 2019, a magnetic Improvised Explosive Device (IED) attached to a private luxury vehicle driven by the son of a senator of the Upper House detonated on the road between Tarabuunka and Digfeer neighbourhoods in Hodan district, Mogadishu region. The targeted person survived. There were reports of injuries.",0,1611019338,SOM 7214167,706,SOM27600,27600,"08 January 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Qoryooley,,Qoryooley,1.7878,44.53,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 8 Jan 2019, an unexploded ordnance (UXO), touched by children while playing, exploded at Xero Labaad village neighbourhood in Qoryooley district. There were reports of fatalities and injuries (unknown coded at low estimate of 3). The incident occurred after the children found the devide among trash and attempted to open it.",3,1600121131,SOM 7692208,706,SOM27598,27598,"08 January 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence",Grenade,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Baydhaba,,Baldogule,3.1138,43.6498,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 8 Jan 2019, an unidentified man hurled a hand grenade at a police post on 30 Street in Mursal in Horseed neighbourhood, Baidoa.",0,1613499285,SOM 7709379,706,SOM27595,27595,"08 January 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Air/drone strike","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of the United States (2017-2021)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Diinsoor,,Yaaq-Baraway,1.5697,43.1177,2,"VOA; Sputnik News Service",International,"On 8 Jan 2019, US military conducted an airstrike on Al Shabaab positions in the vicinity of Yaaq Braawe, Bay region. As per the US Africa Command (AFRICOM), the strike killed six AS militants and damaged one vehicle.",6,1614039921,SOM 6135001,706,SOM27594,27594,"08 January 2019",2019,2,"Violence against civilians","Abduction/forced disappearance","Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Cadale,,"Geel Gub",2.9822,46.2872,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 8 or 9 Jan 2019, around four Al Shabaab militants moving in a technical kidnapped three civilians at Ceel Gub (Geel Gub) and caused panic within the population who fled towards Xaaji Cali. The reason behind the kidnapping was not known.",0,1571260125,SOM 6135002,706,SOM27597,27597,"08 January 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Macawiisley Clan Militia (Somalia)","Abgal Clan Militia (Somalia)",4,24,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Cadale,,Gulane,3.3035,46.2279,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 8 Jan 2019, a group of Macawisley-Abgal clan militias attacked an Al Shabaab base at Guulane village (50 km north west of Aden-Yabaal district). There was an exchange of gunfire after which AS militants withdrew from the area. There were reports of fatalities (unknown coded as 10). Several weapons were confiscated from the AS base.",10,1571260125,SOM 6135006,706,SOM27596,27596,"08 January 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,11,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Baydhaba,,Baidoa,3.1172,43.6469,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 8 Jan 2019, an armed security guard of a Member of Parliament and a security guard at the residence of the Minister of Security exchanged small arms fire near the main AMISOM checkpoint in Baidoa. The two security guards were reportedly intoxicated. Somali army at the checkpoint intervened to stop further shooting.",0,1571260125,SOM 7532086,706,SOM27591,27591,"07 January 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Government of Somalia (2017-)",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Wardhigley",2.0549,45.33,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 7 Jan 2019, Al Shabaab militants shot and killed a district branch chairman at Hamarbile village in Wardhigley district, Mogadishu region (other reports indicated the location to be Warta Nabadda district). Government soldiers conducted a security search but made no arrests.",1,1618571886,SOM 7797318,706,SOM27593,27593,"07 January 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence",Grenade,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Jubaland (2013-) Intelligence and Security Agency",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Kismaayo,,Kismayo,-0.3603,42.5463,1,"Undisclosed Source; Alldhacdo","Local partner-Other","On 7 Jan 2019, a suspected Al Shabaab fighter hurled a hand grenade at a Jubbaland Intelligence and Security Agency (JISA) base near Argo junction at Farjano village in Kismayo town. The grenade exploded in an open space.",0,1617662601,SOM 7528264,706,SOM27592,27592,"07 January 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Civilians (Somalia)","Al Shabaab",7,17,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Hamar Weyne",2.0337,45.34,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 7 Jan 2019, a military court sentenced two Al Shabaab militants to death after finding them guilty of killing a male clan elder who was an electoral delegate in 2016. The two AS militants were executed at the police school public square at Hamar Weyne district, Mogadishu.",2,1618571887,SOM 7709378,706,SOM27588,27588,"07 January 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Air/drone strike","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of the United States (2017-2021)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Afmadow,,Baqdaad,-0.091,41.5291,1,"AP; Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 7 Jan 2019, a US aircraft conducted an airstrike against Al Shabaab bases in Baqdaad village neighbourhood (20 km north west of Balcad district). As per the US Africa Command (AFRICOM), at least four AS militants were killed in the strike.",4,1618571886,SOM 6135008,706,SOM27587,27587,"07 January 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians","Abduction/forced disappearance","Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Aid Workers (Somalia)",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,"Buur Hakaba",,"Buur Xakaba",2.8049,44.0821,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 7 Jan, six Al Shabaab fighters abducted a local NGO worker and confiscated his vehicle from his residence in Buurhabaka district (60 km south east of Baidoa). The motive behind the abduction was not clear.",0,1571260125,SOM 6135009,706,SOM27589,27589,"07 January 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Military Forces of Jubaland (2013-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Gedo,"Belet Xaawo",,"Belet Xaawo",3.7807,41.8943,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 7 Jan 2019, an unidentified man hurled a hand grenade at Jubbaland forces manning a checkpoint at Belethawa city centre (80 km north west of Garbahaarey). The security forces retaliate by opening fire. No reports of fatalities or injuries.",0,1571260125,SOM 6135010,706,SOM27590,27590,"07 January 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)","Abgal Clan Group (Somalia)",1,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)","Hawiye Clan Group (Somalia)",1,11,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Qoryooley,,Hantiwadaag,1.8872,44.7789,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 7 Jan 2019, two groups of Somali National Armed Forces soldiers exchanged gunfire near a khat market in Hantiwadag village, Jowhar District. The soldiers, divided along clan lines, particularly the Hawiye and Abgal sub clans, clashed after a dispute over khat. There were report of injuries.",0,1618571886,SOM 7214083,706,SOM27580,27580,"06 January 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Afmadow,,Dhobley,0.4063,41.0124,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 6 Jan 2019, unidentified armed men ambushed civilians in a Toyota minivan, which was believed to be transporting illegal travellers from Somalia to Kenya. The incident occurred around 45 km west of the Kenya-Somalia border near Dhobley, Lower Juba region. Several dead and injured (unknown coded as 10).",10,1600121130,SOM 7709377,706,SOM27577,27577,"06 January 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Air/drone strike","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of the United States (2017-2021)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Diinsoor,,Yaaq-Baraway,1.5697,43.1177,2,"Reuters; Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 6 Jan 2019, a US aircraft conducted an airstrike against an Al Shabaab convoy at War Dhure, 7 km north of Yaaq Braawe (other reports indicated the location to be Dheerow Sanle in Lower Shabelle). As per US Africa Command (AFRICOM) at least six AS militants were killed.",6,1614039921,SOM 6135013,706,SOM27582,27582,"06 January 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Hawadle Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Civilians (Somalia)","Former Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",7,47,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,Jalalaqsi,,Jalalaqsi,3.3834,45.5969,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 6 Jan 2019, a militiaman from Hawadle clan shot and seriously wounded a former Somali National Army soldier (assumed unarmed) at Qoryaale area (17 km east of Jalalaqsi district). The incident was linked to clan revenge.",0,1571260125,SOM 6135014,706,SOM27578,27578,"06 January 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Police Forces of Somalia (2017-) Jubaland Security Force",,1,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Jubaland Security Force",,1,11,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Afmadow,,Afmadow,0.5172,42.071,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 6 Jan 2019, a Jubbaland Intelligence and Security Agency (JISA) soldier in civilian clothes was killed near Afmadow village after he refused to comply with instruction from Jubbaland police who attempted to disarm him.",1,1571260125,SOM 6135017,706,SOM27586,27586,"06 January 2019",2019,1,Riots,"Violent demonstration","Rioters (Somalia)","Prisoners (Somalia)",5,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-) Prison Guards",,1,15,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Nugaal,Garoowe,,Garowe,8.4064,48.4819,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 6 Jan 2019, a group of high-risk prisoners in Garowe Prison overpowered and captured a guard and removed his prison keys that they used to release other inmates. The prisoners staged a riot, denouncing the prison's conditions. There were reports of injuries.",0,1571260125,SOM 6135018,706,SOM27584,27584,"06 January 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Uganda)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,Shalaambood,1.7087,44.6961,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 6 Jan 2019, an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) hit an AMISOM Uganda People's Defence Force (UPDF) convoy travelling on the Mogadishu-Afgoye road near Elasha settlement village (12 km south east of Afgoye district). The explosion damaged an armoured vehicle and caused an unconfirmed number of casualties. Al Shabaab claimed responsibility. The convoy was traveling from Shalambood base to Danow base when it was hit.",0,1571260125,SOM 6135019,706,SOM27583,27583,"06 January 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence",Grenade,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Baydhaba,,Baidoa,3.1172,43.6469,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 6 Jan 2019, an unidentified man hurled a hand grenade at a police post in Bulo Jameeco in Hawlwadag neighbourhood of Baidoa. The grenade landed near the police post. No fatalities reported.",0,1571260125,SOM 6135020,706,SOM27581,27581,"06 January 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Habar Gedir-Saad Sub-Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Civilians (Somalia)","Habar Gedir-Saad Sub-Clan Group (Somalia)",7,47,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Mudug,Gaalkacyo,,Gaalkacyo,6.7697,47.4308,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 6 Jan 2019, two men from Sa'ad clan, sub-clan of Habargidir entered into a dispute in South Gaalkayo, which led to one of the men shooting and killing the other (other assumed unarmed).",1,1571260125,SOM 6135021,706,SOM27585,27585,"06 January 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Xaawo-Cabdi,2.0905,45.1766,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 6 Jan 2019, a Remote-Controlled Improvised Explosive Device (RCIED), targeting a mobile Somali National Army battlewagon, detonated at Hawo-Abdi neighborhood, Afgoye district. The targeted vehicle was damaged. There were reports of injuries. Al Shabaab claimed responsibility.",0,1571260125,SOM 7799287,706,SOM27579,27579,"06 January 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Unidentified Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Police Forces of Jubaland (2013-)",,1,14,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Kismaayo,,Kismayo,-0.3603,42.5463,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 6 Jan 2019, following the killing of a Jubbaland Intelligence and Security Agency (JISA) soldier on the same day in Kismayo, a group of armed men from the same clan as the deceased attacked Jubbaland police forces at police headquarters at Marine base, Kismayo. The armed group attempted to forcefully remove the perpetrator of the killing who was arrested by other police officers. There were reports of injuries.",0,1617662605,SOM 6135040,706,SOM28360,28360,"05 January 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Government regains territory","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)","AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-)",1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Bariirre,2.0476,44.8975,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","01 May. Somali military forces and AMISOM have regained the village of Bariire after fighting Al Shabaab forces. Casualties unknown.",0,1571260125,SOM 6135041,706,SOM28361,28361,"05 January 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence",Grenade,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,11,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Balcad,,Gololey,2.4492,45.3542,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","01 May. A soldier of the Somali military force has hurled a hand grenade at his colleagues and injured some of them. The reason for the attack is not known.",0,1571260125,SOM 7532291,706,SOM28355,28355,"05 January 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Waaberi",2.0195,45.31,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","01 May. Suspected Al Shabaab militants shot and killed a Somali police officer who was safeguarding tax collectors at Suuqa-Beerta market in Waaberi district.",1,1618571918,SOM 7532306,706,SOM27571,27571,"05 January 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Hodan,,"Mogadishu - Hodan",2.0333,45.35,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 5 Jan 2019, a hand grenade was hurled at a Somali police control point near Taleeh village in Hodan district, Mogadishu region. Soldiers retaliated with gunfire towards the suspected direction of the attack. There were reports of injuries.",0,1611019349,SOM 7528785,706,SOM27569,27569,"05 January 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Mogadishu - Dharkenley",2.0095,45.25,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 5 Jan 2019, unidentified assailants shot and killed a civilian man at Hoosh village neighbourhood in Dharkenley district, Mogadishu region.",1,1618571886,SOM 7528786,706,SOM27570,27570,"05 January 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Mogadishu - Dharkenley",2.0095,45.25,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 5 Jan 2019, a hand grenade was hurled at a Somali police control point near ex-control Afgoye junction road in Dharkenlay district, Mogadishu region. Soldiers retaliated with gunfire towards suspected directions of the attack. There were reports of injuries.",0,1618571886,SOM 6135022,706,SOM27568,27568,"05 January 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,11,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,"Belet Weyne",,"Belet Weyne",4.736,45.2043,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 5 Jan 2019, Somali National Army (SNA) soldiers shot at guards of Beletweye Police Station on the main road. The police responded with gunfire. There were reports of injuries. The incident occurred after SNA soldiers and civilians attempted to enter the police station but were denied access.",0,1571260125,SOM 6135024,706,SOM27574,27574,"05 January 2019",2019,1,"Strategic developments","Change to group/activity","Militia (Col. Caare)","Warsangeli Clan Militia (Somalia)",3,,,0,30,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bari,Qardho,,Qardho,9.5069,49.0861,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 5 Jan 2019, about 40 armed men defected from Colonel Carre's militia in Qardho, Puntland. The soldiers reportedly belonged to Warsangeli clan. The motive behind their defection was not clear.",0,1571260125,SOM 6135025,706,SOM27573,27573,"05 January 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somaliland (2010-)",,1,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Puntland Security Force",,1,11,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Sool,"Laas Caanood",,"Tuko Raq",8.5673,47.6438,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 5 Jan 2019, Somaliland Army (SLA) and Puntland forces exchanged artillery fire near Tukaraq village after Puntland troops attempted to establish a base close to SLA positions. Puntland troops later retreated to their previous position.",0,1571260125,SOM 6135028,706,SOM27575,27575,"05 January 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence",Grenade,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)","Government of Somalia (2017-)",7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Baydhaba,,Baidoa,3.1172,43.6469,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 5 Jan 2019, unidentified men hurled a hand grenade at the residence of the Chairlady of Bay region in ADC area of Baidoa. The grenade landed outside the residence.",0,1571260125,SOM 6135029,706,SOM27576,27576,"05 January 2019",2019,1,"Strategic developments","Looting/property destruction","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) National Intelligence and Security Agency",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,"Buur Hakaba",,Dugule,2.28,44.5217,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 5 Jan 2019, National Intelligence Security Agency (NISA) demolished an Al Shabaab base near Dugule village (20 km north of Qoryoley district). No report of gunfire exchange.",0,1571260125,SOM 6135031,706,SOM27748,27748,"05 January 2019",2019,1,Protests,"Peaceful protest","Protesters (Somalia)",,6,,,0,60,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Sool,"Laas Caanood",,Laascaanood,8.4774,47.3597,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","05 January. Supporters of Dr. Ali Isse who is running for President of Puntland held a rally in Las Anod to show their support.",0,1571260125,SOM 6135032,706,SOM27572,27572,"05 January 2019",2019,1,"Strategic developments","Change to group/activity","Al Shabaab",,2,,,0,20,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,Jalalaqsi,,Jalalaqsi,3.3834,45.5969,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 5 Jan 2019, about 100 Al Shabaab fighters in possession of machine guns were observed at Xalfooley area (40 km east of Jalalaqsi district). The motive behind their movements in the area was not clear. Reports indicated that Al Shabaab is intensifying their presence in the rural vicinities of Jalalaqsi town which created tension in the town.",0,1571260125,SOM 6135033,706,SOM27567,27567,"05 January 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,"Belet Weyne",,"Belet Weyne",4.736,45.2043,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 5 Jan 2019, an Improvised Explosive Device (IED), targeting a Somali National Army commander of Hiran Region travelling in two vehicles from Beletweyne to Maxaas district, exploded at Saalax Jeere bridge (35 km north of Beletweyne). One vehicle was damaged.",0,1571260125,SOM 6135034,706,SOM28353,28353,"05 January 2019",2019,1,Protests,"Peaceful protest","Protesters (Somalia)",,6,,,0,60,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Awdal,Borama,,Borama,9.9387,43.1839,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","01 May. Residents held a peaceful protest in Borama protesting the killing of officers and demanding the government arrest the suspects. [size=no report].",0,1571260125,SOM 6135035,706,SOM28354,28354,"05 January 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Militia (Sheikh Mukhtar Robow)",,3,"Al Shabaab",,2,23,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bakool,Xudur,,Abal,3.9435,43.9418,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","01 May. Militia loyal to Muktar Roobow attacked an Al Shabaab militants position at Abal village. Casualties unknown.",0,1571260125,SOM 6135036,706,SOM28356,28356,"05 January 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Puntland Police Force",,1,"Civilians (Somalia)","Government of Somalia (2017-) Puntland State",7,17,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bari,Bossaso,,Bosaso,11.2842,49.1816,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","01 May. In Bossaso, Somali police officers protested non-payment by shooting at a Government Bank and seizing it for a while.",0,1571260125,SOM 6135037,706,SOM28357,28357,"05 January 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence",Grenade,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,,,0,30,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Baydhaba,,Baidoa,3.1172,43.6469,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","01 May. A hand grenade thrown by an unknown armed person at a local power supply company facility in Baidoa, landed in a land. No casualties reported.",0,1571260125,SOM 6135038,706,SOM28358,28358,"05 January 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,"Buur Hakaba",,"Buur Xakaba",2.8049,44.0821,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","01 May. Al Shabaab claimed responsibility for the shooting and killing of a Southwest Special Police Officer in Buurhakaba town.",1,1571260125,SOM 6135039,706,SOM28359,28359,"05 January 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Afgooye,2.15,45.116,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","01 May. Al Shabaab militants attacked Somali military forces defensive base in Afgooye district. Casualties unknown.",0,1571260125,SOM 6135046,706,SOM27562,27562,"04 January 2019",2019,1,Protests,"Peaceful protest","Protesters (Somalia)",,6,,,0,60,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Gedo,Garbahaarey,,Garbahaarey,3.328,42.2199,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 4 Jan 2019, local residents staged a demonstration against the Vice President of Jubbaland in Garbahaarey town who was visiting in the locality. The demonstrators entered Vice President's accommodation, but he was not in the building at the time of the incident. The protesters supported the Federal Government of Somalia.",0,1571260125,SOM 5145871,706,SOM27560,27560,"04 January 2019",2019,1,"Strategic developments","Headquarters or base established","Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",1,,,0,10,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Afgooye,2.15,45.116,1,Alldhacdo,National,"On 4 Jan 2019, the Somali government deployed a large number of security forces, mostly police, to Afgoye town, where the forces established a base. The reason for deployment is to prevent a possible attack by Al-Shabaab.",0,1556572282,SOM 7519014,706,SOM27565,27565,"04 January 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Government of Somalia (2017-)",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Hodan,,"Mogadishu - Hodan",2.0333,45.35,1,"Undisclosed Source; Calamada","Local partner-Other","On 4 Jan 2019, two Al Shabaab militants shot and killed an immigration staff member at KPP village in Hodan district, Mogadishu region as he stepped out of his house.",1,1611019286,SOM 7519015,706,SOM27566,27566,"04 January 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Wardhigley",2.0549,45.33,1,"Xinhua; Calamada; Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 4 Jan 2019, Al Shabaab fighters shot and killed a police commander of Wardhigley district at Hamar-Bile village in Wardhigley district, Mogadishu region. The commander was driving to his office when he was shot near the police station. The perpetrators escaped.",1,1618571886,SOM 7530367,706,SOM27563,27563,"04 January 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Hawl Wadaag",2.048,45.32,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 4 Jan 2019, unidentified assailants shot and seriously wounded a Somali National Army soldier at his residence in Heegan neighborhood of Hawlwadaag village (west of Beletweyne). The motive behind the incident was unknown. The perpetrator escaped.",0,1618571885,SOM 6133216,706,SOM27561,27561,"04 January 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Awdheegle,1.9833,44.8333,1,"Undisclosed Source; Radio Mogadishu","Local partner-Other","On 4 Jan 2019, Somali commandos supported by anti-Al Shabaab forces conducted an overnight raid in an Al Shabaab-controlled area in Awdhegle village (40 km north west of Afgoye district) targeting top AS leaders in a meeting. There was an exchange of heavy gunfire. Several AS militants were captured and their positions destroyed. Four bodies of militants were found, yet fatalities were reported from both parties and exact number was unknown (unknown on military side coded as 10).",14,1571260123,SOM 7531254,706,SOM27564,27564,"04 January 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Heliwa",2.0844,45.39,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 4 Jan 2019, suspected Al Shabaab fighters conducted a hit-and-run attack on the police based in Biya-Degeenka neighbourhood in Heliwa district. The clash was initiated by an explosion of a rocket-propelled grenade (RPG) followed by heavy machine gunfire. AS were forced to withdraw. There were reports of injuries. Casualties from suspected AS militants could not be established. Al Shabaab had not claimed responsibility.",0,1618571885,SOM 6135049,706,SOM27556,27556,"03 January 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Lafoole,2.0833,45.1667,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 3 Jan 2019, suspected Al Shabaab militants conducted a hit-and-run attack against a Somali National Army position at Lafole area in Afgoye district. There was an exchange of gunfire for about 15 minutes after which AS withdrew from their position.",0,1571260125,SOM 6135050,706,SOM27555,27555,"03 January 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,Danow,1.7317,44.6253,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 3 Jan 2019, a roadside bomb, targeting an AMISOM convoy travelling between Danow and Golweyn settlement in Buulo Mareer district, exploded. One of the convoy vehicles was damaged. Al Shabaab claimed responsibility.",0,1571260125,SOM 6135053,706,SOM27557,27557,"03 January 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,17,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,Marka,1.7131,44.7639,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 03 Jan 2019, a government soldier shot and killed a civilian man in Marka town in Lower Shabelle region. The soldier and the victim engaged in a heated dispute for unknown reasons beforehand. The perpetrator escaped.",1,1571260125,SOM 6135054,706,SOM27558,27558,"03 January 2019",2019,1,"Strategic developments","Change to group/activity","Al Shabaab",,2,,,0,20,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Qoryooley,,Mashalaay,1.7407,44.5986,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","Movement of forces: On 3 Jan 2019, Al Shabaab movement of unspecified strength was observed about 10 km east of Elman FOB (north east of Maslah, Lower Shabelle). AS came from the north and headed towards Hareeri Madow (13 km south of Balcad). It was suspected that AS was continuing towards Afgoye in Lower Shabelle.",0,1571260125,SOM 6135056,706,SOM27747,27747,"03 January 2019",2019,1,Protests,"Peaceful protest","Protesters (Somalia)",,6,,,0,60,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Gedo,Garbahaarey,,Garbahaarey,3.328,42.2199,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","03 January. Civilian residents in Garbahaarey protested against the Jubaland Administration.",0,1571260125,SOM 6135057,706,SOM27554,27554,"03 January 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,,,0,30,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,"Belet Weyne",,"Belet Weyne",4.736,45.2043,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 3 Jan 2019, a Remote-Controlled Improvised Explosive Device (RCIED), placed in front of Hotel Madina at Kooshin village (east of Beletweyne), exploded.",0,1571260125,SOM 5822856,706,SOM27559,27559,"03 January 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Puntland Security Force",,1,"Military Forces of Somaliland (2010-)",,1,11,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Sool,"Laas Caanood",,"Tuko Raq",8.5673,47.6438,1,"Puntland Post",Subnational,"On 3 Jan 2019, Puntland troops and Somaliland army forces exchanged mortar fire in Tukaraq village of Sool region. Number of fatalities is unknown.",0,1567462223,SOM 7532292,706,SOM27551,27551,"02 January 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Waaberi",2.0195,45.31,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 2 Jan 2019, unknown assailants hurled a hand grenade at a Somali National Army control point near Affisyoni road junction in Waberi district, Mogadishu region. Soldiers retaliated with gunfire in the suspected direction of the attack. The assailants escaped.",0,1618571885,SOM 6135058,706,SOM27549,27549,"02 January 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Kogar Communal Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Kogar Communal Militia (Somalia)",,4,44,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Cadale,,Kogar,2.8142,46.1252,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 2 Jan 2019, two armed clan militias clashed at Kogar village (south of Xaaji Cali), Middle Shabelle. The clash occurred after the two clans argued over water points in the area. The Governor of Middle Shabelle negotiated with the clans to stop further clashes.",0,1571260125,SOM 6135062,706,SOM27544,27544,"02 January 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Shelling/artillery/missile attack","Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bari,Bossaso,,Galgala,10.9901,49.0568,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 2 Jan 2019, Al Shabaab fired one mortar shell towards Galgala mountain. The mortar landed on a vacant place. No reports of casualties.",0,1571260125,SOM 7532331,706,SOM27548,27548,"02 January 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Civilians (Somalia)","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",7,17,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Karan",2.0652,45.39,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 2 Jan 2019, Somali National Army (SNA) soldiers shot and killed an already injured SNA soldier who was receiving treatment in Keydsaney Hospital in Kaaran district, Mogadishu region after a clan clash. The incident was reportedly motivated by clan revenge.",1,1618571885,SOM 7529029,706,SOM27545,27545,"02 January 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,11,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Hodan,,"Mogadishu - Hodan",2.0333,45.35,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 2 Jan 2019, two groups of Somali National Army soldiers clashed near Tarabuunka junction in Hodan district, Mogadishu region. There was an exchange of fire which lasted for about ten minutes. The incident occurred due to mistaken identity. Another group of SNA soldiers intervened and stopped the fight. There were reports of injuries.",0,1611019338,SOM 7528014,706,SOM27553,27553,"02 January 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Yaqshid",2.0678,45.35,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 2 Jan 2019, unknown assailants hurled a hand grenade at a district branch office near Towfiq village in Yaqshid district, Mogadishu region. Soldiers retaliated with gunfire towards the suspected direction of the attack. There were reports of injuries. The assailants escaped.",0,1618571885,SOM 7709376,706,SOM27552,27552,"02 January 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Air/drone strike","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)","Military Forces of the United States (2017-2021)",1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Diinsoor,,Yaaq-Baraway,1.5697,43.1177,2,"Xinhua; Twitter; Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 2 Jan 2019, an airstrike conducted jointly with Somali and US military targeted suspected Al Shabaab positions near Yaaq-Baraawey (south east of Dinsoor district) and Dheerow Sanle. The warplane hit the target and Al Shabaab militants arrived at the scene after the attack. Around 10 Al Shabaab fighters were estimated to have been killed.",10,1614039921,SOM 5132229,706,SOM27543,27543,"02 January 2019",2019,1,"Strategic developments","Change to group/activity","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Jubaland Security Force",,1,,,0,10,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Afmadow,,Afmadow,0.5172,42.071,2,Alldhacdo,National,"On 2 Jan 2019, the Jubbaland administration deployed fully equipped troops to the frontline in Afmadow district. Military planes ferried the troops from Kismayo city. The troops are expected to take part in the liberation of Jubbaland aread held by Al-Shabab.",0,1555958741,SOM 7526861,706,SOM27546,27546,"02 January 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Hodan,,"Mogadishu - Hodan",2.0333,45.35,1,"Somali Memo",National,"On 2 Jan 2019, unknown armed men in Shirkole neighbourhood of Hodan district, Mogadishu region killed an army officer, according to a pro-El Shabaab source.",1,1611019332,SOM 7526884,706,SOM27550,27550,"02 January 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Yaqshid",2.0678,45.35,1,"Somali Memo",National,"On 2 Jan 2019, unidentified armed assailants hit a pick up vehicle with a hand grenade as it was coming out of the Lanta Yaqshid in Suq Ba'ad neighbourhood. At least one member of Somali government forces [assume army] was killed, according to a pro-El Shabaab source.",1,1618571885,SOM 7526891,706,SOM27547,27547,"02 January 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Hodan,,"Mogadishu - Hodan",2.0333,45.35,1,"Somali Memo",National,"On 2 Jan 2019, unidentified assailants killed a police officer at the Black Sea Junction of Hodan district, Mogadishu region, according to a pro-El Shabaab source.",1,1611019332,SOM 6758656,706,SOM27540,27540,"01 January 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Kenya)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Afmadow,,Tabta,0.3046,41.4394,2,"Undisclosed Source; MENAFN","Local partner-Other","On 1 Jan 2019, AMISOM Kenyan Defense Force (KDF) troops based at Tabda were ambushed by Al Shabaab near Delahola (east of Tabda), Lower Juba Region while patrolling Tabda - Beles Qooqani road. There was an explosion of an Improvised Explosive Device followed by an exchange of gunfire. Seven Al Shabaab militants were killed and at least two troopers wounded.",7,1579805263,SOM 6135067,706,SOM27536,27536,"01 January 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Gedo,Luuq,,"Ceel Boon",3.7284,42.9101,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 1 Jan 2019, Al Shabaab fighters shot and killed a local man near Ceel Boon village (south east of Luuq district). AS suspected the man of communicating with government forces in Luuq district.",1,1571260125,SOM 6135068,706,SOM27539,27539,"01 January 2019",2019,1,"Strategic developments",Agreement,"Al Shabaab","Ogaden Clan Group (Somalia)",2,"Police Forces of Jubaland (2013-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Afmadow,,Dhobley,0.4063,41.0124,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 1 Jan 2019, two armed Al Shabaab fighters from Ogaden clan surrendered to Jubaland security officials in Dhobley town. The reason behind their defection from AS remains unknown.",0,1571260125,SOM 6135069,706,SOM27542,27542,"01 January 2019",2019,1,"Strategic developments","Headquarters or base established","Al Shabaab",,2,,,0,20,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Cadale,,Xaaji-Cali,2.9192,46.2173,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 1 Jan 2019, part of Al Shabaab militias who attacked Ceel-Muluq on 27 Dec 2018 were reported to be established in Bur-Daacar (north of Xzaaji-Cali). It was further reporte that Al Shabaab had asked the population Ceel-Muluq to pay ransoms for those who were kidnapped during the attack.",0,1571260125,SOM 6135071,706,SOM27534,27534,"01 January 2019",2019,2,"Strategic developments","Change to group/activity","Al Shabaab",,2,,,0,20,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle","Adan Yabaal",,"Adan Yabaal",3.5484,46.5459,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 1 and 2 Jan 2019, about 30 Al Shabaab fighters were observed moving from Adan Yabal to Nuur-Dugle (north of Cali-Gaudud along Xaaji-Cali-Agar-Gul route). It was suspected that their intention could be to join other AS groups in Cali-Gaudud.",0,1571260125,SOM 6135072,706,SOM27535,27535,"01 January 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Civilians (Somalia)","Al Shabaab",7,17,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Gedo,Baardheere,,Bardera,2.3385,42.2843,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 1 Jan 2019, Somali National Army (SNA) executed six Al Shabaab suspects who had been in detention for the past five months in Bardheere district, Gedo region. The AS suspects were allegedly executed without a court hearing. A SNA commander stated that they were following instructions from the FGS Ministry of Defence.",6,1571260125,SOM 6135074,706,SOM27746,27746,"01 January 2019",2019,1,Protests,"Peaceful protest","Protesters (Somalia)",,6,,,0,60,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Baydhaba,,Baidoa,3.1172,43.6469,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","01 January. Civilians in Baidoa protested in support of UN against the government following government decree against UNSRSG Haysom.",0,1571260125,SOM 7530040,706,SOM27538,27538,"01 January 2019",2019,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,17,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Mogadishu - Daynile",2.0581,45.3003,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 1 Jan 2019, a Somali National Army soldier shot and killed a rickshaw driver at Macaane village in Dayniile district, Mogadishu region. The incident was motivated by a dispute over extortion money.",1,1618571884,SOM 7530042,706,SOM27537,27537,"01 January 2019",2019,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Mogadishu - Daynile",2.0581,45.3003,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 1 Jan 2019, a Remote-Controlled Improvised Explosive Device (RCIED) targeting a Somali National Army vehicle exploded at Garas-Baaley village near km13 area in Dayniile district, Mogadishu region. There was a brief exchange of gunfire. Several people were wounded and the vehicle damaged. Al Shabaab claimed responsibility.",0,1618571884,SOM 7092135,706,SOM27541,27541,"01 January 2019",2019,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Shelling/artillery/missile attack","Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","UNSOS: United Nations Support Office in Somalia (2009-)",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Badhaadhe,,Wadajir,-0.7334,41.6643,1,"MENAFN; Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 1 Jan 2019, Al Shabaab fired at least seven mortar rounds at UN Support Office in Somalia (UNSOS/M) compound near Mogadishu International Airport in Wadajir District. At least four people were injured by the blasts inside of the compound.",0,1618571885,SOM 7532310,706,SOM27527,27527,"31 December 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Hodan,,"Mogadishu - Hodan",2.0333,45.35,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 31 Dec, an unidentified assailant hurled a hand grenade at a Somali National Army command post near Tarabuunka junction in Hodan district, Mogadisho. Soldiers retaliated with gunfire in the suspected direction of the attack. There were reports of injuries.",0,1611019349,SOM 7532311,706,SOM27526,27526,"31 December 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Hodan,,"Mogadishu - Hodan",2.0333,45.35,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 31 Dec, two assailants on a motorcycle shot and wounded a man at Gaheyr University village neighbourhood in Hodan district, Mogadisho. The victim was an electoral delegate in the 2016 Hirshabelle state parliamentary elections. Al Shabaab claimed responsibility.",0,1611019349,SOM 6135078,706,SOM27525,27525,"31 December 2018",2018,1,Protests,"Peaceful protest","Protesters (Somalia)",,6,,,0,60,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Nugaal,Garoowe,,Garowe,8.4064,48.4819,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 31 Dec, about 40 people protested along the main streets in Garowe against the perceived intervention of Federal Government of Somalia in the upcoming presidential elections in Puntland. The demonstrators were dispersed peacefully.",0,1571260125,SOM 7532127,706,SOM27531,27531,"31 December 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Shibis",2.0476,45.35,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 31 Dec, two Al Shabaab fighters shot and killed three municipal police officers as they were collecting taxes in Bullo-Shiidle neighbourhod in Shibis district, Mogadisho.",3,1618571884,SOM 7529379,706,SOM27532,27532,"31 December 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Waaberi",2.0195,45.31,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 31 Dec, Al Shabaab militants shot dead a senior Somali National Army officer at Horseed village neighbourhood in Waberi district, Mogadisho region. The perpetrators confiscated the victim's pistol and escaped.",1,1618571884,SOM 7530147,706,SOM27529,27529,"31 December 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,17,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Karan",2.0652,45.39,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 31 Dec, a Somali National Army soldier shot dead a rickshaw driver at Fanoole village in Kaaran district, Mogadisho. District police rushed to the scene and shot and killed the perpetrator (coded in a separate event). The incident was motivated by a dispute over extorted money.",1,1618571884,SOM 7530148,706,SOM27530,27530,"31 December 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,11,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Karan",2.0652,45.39,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 31 Dec, police killed a Somali National Army soldier after he killed a rickshaw driver at Fanoole village in Kaaran district, Mogadisho (coded in separate event).",1,1618571884,SOM 7528668,706,SOM27528,27528,"31 December 2018",2018,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Hodan,,"Mogadishu - Hodan",2.0333,45.35,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 31 Dec, an Under Vehicle Improvised Explosive Device fitted in a car of a senior Somali National Army officer detonated in Tarabuunka neighborhood of Hodan district, Mogadisho. The target was not in the vehicle at the time of explosion. There were reports of fatalities and injuries (unknown low estimate coded as 10)",10,1611019337,SOM 6135088,706,SOM27518,27518,"30 December 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Dhulbahante-Barkad Sub-Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Civilians (Somalia)","Dhulbahante-Ali Geri Sub-Clan Group (Somalia)",7,47,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Togdheer,Buuhoodle,,Balihadhac,8.4406,46.8422,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 30 Dec, armed men from Dhulbahante-Barkad sub clan shot and killed two men from Dhulbahante-Ali-Geri sub clan at the outskirt of Balli-Dandan village north east of Buuhoodle. The incident is linked to previous killings of Barkad clan members by Ali-Geri members in Buuhoodle on 27 Dec 2018. The likelihood of possible retaliation or armed clash in the area was said to be high.",2,1571260125,SOM 6135089,706,SOM27519,27519,"30 December 2018",2018,1,"Strategic developments","Change to group/activity","Al Shabaab",,2,,,0,20,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Afmadow,,Baqdaad,-0.091,41.5291,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 30 Dec 2018, Al Shabaab elements were observed in Baqdaad, moving east on the MSR. It was suspected that their objective could have been infiltration of Balcad district, and that the group could be operating along the Mogadishu-Jowhar MSR.",0,1618571883,SOM 6135090,706,SOM27520,27520,"30 December 2018",2018,1,"Strategic developments","Disrupted weapons use","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Kismaayo,,Bar-Sanguun,-0.4876,42.1839,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 30 Dec 2018, a Remote-Controlled Improvised Explosive Device (RCIED) was discovered inside a Somali National Army compound at Barsanguni FOB (north of Kismayo). The IED was safely removed and detonated.",0,1571260125,SOM 6135091,706,SOM27517,27517,"30 December 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Habar Gedir Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,47,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Baydhaba,,Baanyaale,2.9818,43.7598,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 30 Dec, Habargedir clan militias shot dead at least two people from Hirshabelle administration at Baanyaaley (north east of Beletweyne) in Hiiraan region. The victims were from Maxaas district and were on their way to Beletweyne. The clan militias took two bodies of the victims away and confiscated their vehicles and guns.",2,1571260125,SOM 6135092,706,SOM27522,27522,"30 December 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians","Abduction/forced disappearance","Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,"Buur Hakaba",,"Buur Xakaba",2.8049,44.0821,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 30 Dec, Al Shabaab fighters stole a vehicle near Buurhakaba district (south east of Baidoa) on the Mogadishu road and headed to Baidoa. The driver and passenger were abducted.",0,1571260125,SOM 7213221,706,SOM27524,27524,"30 December 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)","Government of Somalia (2017-)",7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,"Bulo Burto",,Maxaas,4.3934,46.0882,2,"Radio Dalsan",National,"On 30 Dec 2018, unidentified assailants opened fire at the vehicle of the deputy commissioner of Mataban in Hiraan region. The commissioner had left Mahas town and was headed for Beledweyne when the attack occurred. The commissioner and three of his security guards were killed in the attack. No-one claimed responsibility yet the perpetrators are suspected to be clan militiamen.",4,1600121128,SOM 7709375,706,SOM27523,27523,"30 December 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)","Military Forces of the United States (2017-2021)",1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Juba",Jilib,,Jilib,0.4833,42.7666,1,"Undisclosed Source; Radio Mogadishu","Local partner-Other","On 30 Dec, Somali National Army supported by US troops conducted a joint operation against Al Shabaab in Jilib town in order to liberate Middle Jubba region. Around 30 Al Shabaab militants an four senior AS commanders were reportedly killed.",34,1614039921,SOM 6133211,706,SOM27521,27521,"30 December 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Government regains territory","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Jubaland (2013-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Kismaayo,,"Buulo Xaaji",-0.632,41.9839,1,"Shabelle Media Network; Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 30 Dec, Juba Security Forces (JSF) attacked an Al Shabaab control point at Bula Xaaji village area (south west of Kismayo). There was a brief exchange of fire. JSF temporarily took control of the location for about one hour before they departed. Fatalities were not confirmed.",0,1571260123,SOM 6135093,706,SOM27512,27512,"29 December 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Buulo Folyo",2.1636,45.1105,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 29 Dec, Al Shabaab fighters launched a hit-and-run attack against a Somali National Army defense base in Buulo Folyo village of Afgoye district. There was an exchange of heavy gunfire, after which AS militants retreated. Fatalities were not confirmed.",0,1571260125,SOM 7533366,706,SOM27516,27516,"29 December 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)","Government of Somalia (2017-)",7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Hamar Weyne",2.0337,45.34,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 29 Dec, unidentified armed men shot dead a district branch chairman in front of his home at Koodka village area in Xamar Weyne district, Mogadishu. No group claimed responsibility.",1,1618571883,SOM 6135095,706,SOM27511,27511,"29 December 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bari,Bossaso,,Bosaso,11.2842,49.1816,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 29 Dec 2018, unidentified armed men shot and wounded a female human trafficker at Sweeto area, Bossaso.",0,1571260125,SOM 6135096,706,SOM27513,27513,"29 December 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bari,Bossaso,,Galgala,10.9901,49.0568,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 29 Dec, Al Shabaab conducted an attack on a military outpost in Galgala Mountain. There was a brief exchange of gunfire.",0,1571260125,SOM 6135097,706,SOM27514,27514,"29 December 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,Shalaambood,1.7087,44.6961,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 29 Dec, an Al Shabaab fighter hurled a hand grenade at a Somali National Army control point in Shalanbood village (west of Merka town). There were reports of injuries. SNA soldiers retaliated with gunfire towards suspected direction of the attack.",0,1571260125,SOM 6135098,706,SOM27515,27515,"29 December 2018",2018,1,"Strategic developments","Change to group/activity","Military Forces of Somaliland (2010-)",,1,,,0,10,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Sool,"Laas Caanood",,"Tuko Raq",8.5673,47.6438,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 29 Dec 2018, Somaliland forces reportedly made military movements near Tukarak towards Puntland defence areas. Tension was said to be high.",0,1571260125,SOM 6133210,706,SOM27510,27510,"29 December 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Non-state actor overtakes territory","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Baydhaba,,"Goof Guduud",3.3182,43.4731,1,"VOA; Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 29 Dec, AS fighters attacked a Somali military base in Goof Gaduud Buurey village (north of Baidoa). Following the armed clash, AS took control of the village and SNA soldiers retreated. Reports indicated 14 militants and 8 government soldiers dead. AS fighters reportedly confiscated weapons and ammunition from the base.",22,1571260123,SOM 6135101,706,SOM27508,27508,"28 December 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Suleiman-Habar Gedir Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Civilians (Somalia)","Marehan-Wagardhac Sub-Clan Group (Somalia)",7,47,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Galgaduud,Cabudwaaq,,Dhabad,6.3062,46.5493,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 28 Dec, armed men of Suleiman-Habargidir sub clan carried out revenge on Wagardhac-Marehan sub clan near Dhabad village north of Abudwak in Galgaduud region, killing one Wagardhac clan member and wounding others.",1,1618571883,SOM 6135102,706,SOM27507,27507,"28 December 2018",2018,1,"Strategic developments","Change to group/activity","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Jubaland Security Force",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Afmadow,,Afmadow,0.5172,42.071,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 29 Dec, Jubbaland Security Forces travelled in 8 combat vehicles by road to Afmadow town. They dismantled various Al Shabaab checkpoints along the way but there were no reports of clashes. JSF were allegedly sent by Jubbaland administration to reinforce JSF in Afmadow, who have been said to be mobilizing for an offensive against Al Shabaab in Middle Juba region.",0,1571260126,SOM 6135103,706,SOM27509,27509,"28 December 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Habar Gedir-Saad Sub-Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Marehan-Wagardhac Sub-Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,44,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Galgaduud,Cadaado,,Galinsoor,6.4264,46.7055,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 28 Dec, Sa'ad clan of Habargidir and Wagardhac clan of Marehan clashed between Dacdheer and Gaxandhaale villages near the Ethiopia-Somalia border, north west of Galinsoor. There were reports of fatalities yet exact number was not known. Reportedly, army soldiers working at the location of the incident were captured by Sa'ad clan militia and later surrendered to officials from Federal Government of Somalia.",10,1571260126,SOM 6133206,706,SOM27503,27503,"28 December 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Afgooye,2.15,45.116,2,"Undisclosed Source; Hiiraan (Somalia)","Local partner-Other","On 28 Dec, three SNPF soldiers were shot dead while collecting taxes by suspected AS militants at a market in Afgoye district. A pregnant female bystander was gravely injured and later succumbed to her wounds. District SNA forces cordoned off the area and conducted a search operation but there were no reports of arrests.",4,1571260123,SOM 6133207,706,SOM27504,27504,"28 December 2018",2018,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,"Belet Weyne",,"Belet Weyne",4.736,45.2043,1,"Radio Dalsan; Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 28 Dec, a Remote Controlled Improvised Explosive Device (RCIED) exploded at the front gate of the house of the former Governor of Hiran, located in Baar Hassan Dhiif area in Kooshin neighbourhood in Belet (Beled) Weyne. A woman was seriously injured and later sucumbed to her wounds. No officials were present in the house. The incident reportedly targeted senior officers from SNA and SPF who had recently used the building.",1,1571260123,SOM 6133208,706,SOM27505,27505,"28 December 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Puntland Security Force",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bari,Bossaso,,Bosaso,11.2842,49.1816,1,"Radio Dalsan; Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 28 Dec 2018, armed assailants shot dead two Puntland soldiers and wounded two others opposite Golis Telecom teashops in Bossaso. No-one claimed responsibility. Both Al-Shabaab and IS fighters have previously been involved in attacks in the region.",2,1571260123,SOM 6133209,706,SOM27506,27506,"28 December 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Puntland Dervish Force",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bari,Bossaso,,Galgala,10.9901,49.0568,2,"Somali Memo; Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 28 Dec, AS fighters attacked a Darawish defence base at Galgala (south of Bossaso town). Two Darawish paramilitary forces were killed and one critically wounded.",2,1571260123,SOM 6304255,706,SOM27502,27502,"28 December 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Macawiisley Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,24,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Cadale,,Adale,2.75,46.316,2,"Radio Mogadishu",National,"On 28 Dec, clashes erupted between Al Shabaab and Ma'awisley militias in Adale district following the attack on El Muluq village the day before. Eight AS fighters and 1 Ma'awisley man were killed while another Ma'awisley was wounded.",9,1572403772,SOM 7532295,706,SOM27501,27501,"27 December 2018",2018,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Government of Somalia (2017-)",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Waaberi",2.0195,45.31,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 27 Dec 2018, a suspected Under Vehicle Improvised Explosive Device (UVIED), fitted in a vehicle driven by a staff member from the Office of the Prime Minister, detonated near Via Liberia in Waberi district, Mogadishu. The targeted individual was severely wounded. AS claimed responsibility of the attack.",0,1618571883,SOM 6268946,706,SOM27492,27492,"27 December 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Cadale,,Cadale,2.7603,46.3222,2,"Halgan Media",National,"27 December. AS fighters attack Hirshabelle troops at a base in Ceelmuuq village situated near Cadaale town in Shabellaha Dhexe province. The bodies of 3 soldiers were found .",3,1572403720,SOM 6135104,706,SOM27493,27493,"27 December 2018",2018,1,"Strategic developments","Change to group/activity","Al Shabaab",,2,,,0,20,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Jowhar,,"Ceel Baraf",3.2072,45.7593,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 27 Dec, AS was observed to be moving towards Ceel Baraf. Strength and objectives of this movement were not clear.",0,1571260126,SOM 6135105,706,SOM27495,27495,"27 December 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Cadale,,"Ceel Muluq",3.0205,46.0758,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 27 Dec, AS militants from Galgaduud and Guulane attacked Ceel Muluq village of Cadale district. SNA troops from Xaaji Cali and Cadale intervened to counter the attack in an effort to take control of the village, which they did not succeed in. Fatalities and injuries were reported (unknown fatalities coded as 10). Fighting was anticipated to continue in the area.",10,1571260126,SOM 6135106,706,SOM27498,27498,"27 December 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Dhulbahante-Barkad Sub-Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Civilians (Somalia)","Dhulbahante-Baharsame Sub-Clan Group (Somalia)",7,47,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Sool,"Laas Caanood",,Laascaanood,8.4774,47.3597,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 27 Dec 2018, an armed man from Dhulbahante-Barkad sub clan shot dead a man from Dhulbahante-Baharsame sub clan near Tuulo-Qodax, Sool region following a dispute over land ownership. The incident resulted in the death of a bystander from Dhulbahante-Ugaadhyahan sub clan and injuries to two others.",1,1571260126,SOM 6135107,706,SOM27489,27489,"27 December 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Afgooye,2.15,45.116,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 27 Dec 2018, a Remote Controlled Improvised Explosive Device (RCIED), planted by the roadside near Hawo-Abdi Hospital and targeting an AMISOM convoy, detonated in Hawo-Abdi village of Afgoye district. The AMISOM convoy retaliated with gunfire towards suspected direction of the perpetrators. AS militants claimed responsibility for the attack.",0,1571260126,SOM 6135108,706,SOM27491,27491,"27 December 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Dhulbahante-Ali Geri Sub-Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Civilians (Somalia)","Dhulbahante-Barkad Sub-Clan Group (Somalia)",7,47,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Togdheer,Buuhoodle,,Buuhoodle,8.2516,46.3157,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 27 Dec 2018, an armed man from Dhulbahante-Ali Geri sub clan shot dead a man from Dhulbahante-Barkad sub clan near the central market in Buuhoodle. The motive of the incident is not clear. Tensions between the two sub clans are expected to rise due to unsettled clan conflict.",1,1571260126,SOM 6135109,706,SOM27496,27496,"27 December 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Sufi Group (Somalia)",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Cadale,,"Ceel Muluq",3.0205,46.0758,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 27 Dec, AS militants attacked a Sufi religious camp in Ceel Muluq village of Cadale district, burning down the camp and destroying water tanks. Casualties were reported. The leader of the camp and his followers escaped unharmed.",0,1571260126,SOM 6135110,706,SOM27490,27490,"27 December 2018",2018,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Gedo,Baardheere,,"Bulo Gudud",2.6333,42.2333,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 27 Dec 2018, an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) detonated at Bulo Gudud village (30 km north east of Kismayo town). The incident targeted soldiers who frequented a tea shop in the village. Injuries and fatalities were reported (unkow fatalities coded as 10).",10,1571260126,SOM 6135111,706,SOM27499,27499,"27 December 2018",2018,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Air/drone strike","Unidentified Military Forces",,8,"Al Shabaab",,2,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Afmadow,,Miido,0.19,42.1,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 27 Dec, an unknown warplane conducted an airstrike against a civilian truck moving from Kismayo to Bu'ale at Miido village area (south east of Afmadow town). The truck was suspected to be owned by Al Shabaab. Casualties and damages were reported.",0,1571260126,SOM 7577758,706,SOM27497,27497,"27 December 2018",2018,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-)",,8,38,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Ceelasha Biyaha",2.0823,45.2102,1,"Halgan Media",National,"27 December. A military convoy carrying AMISOM troops struck a roadside bomb outside the capital Muqdisho in the Ceelasha Biyaha district.",0,1611613347,SOM 6268978,706,SOM27481,27481,"26 December 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Islamic State (Somalia)",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bari,Bossaso,,Bosaso,11.2842,49.1816,1,"Halgan Media",National,"26 December. IS claimed killing a soldier in the city of Bosaaso in Bari province.",1,1572403720,SOM 6268997,706,SOM27486,27486,"26 December 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Islamic State (Somalia)",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Puntland Security Force",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bari,Qandala,,Qandala,11.471,49.8726,1,"Halgan Media",National,"26 December. Puntland Regional State troops engaged in a fierce firefight with ISIS militants outside the town of Qandala. As per local residents, the clash led to casualties.",0,1572403720,SOM 6135113,706,SOM27480,27480,"26 December 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Afgooye,2.15,45.116,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","26 December. AS militants attacked an SNA position in Arbiska settlement in Afgoye district. Casualties unknown.",0,1571260126,SOM 6135114,706,SOM27482,27482,"26 December 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)","Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bari,Bossaso,,Bosaso,11.2842,49.1816,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","26 December. An off-duty police officer was shot and killed in Bossaso town.",1,1571260126,SOM 6135115,706,SOM27488,27488,"26 December 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Habar Gedir-Saad Sub-Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Marehan-Wagardhac Sub-Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,44,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Galgaduud,Cadaado,,Galinsoor,6.4264,46.7055,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 26 Dec 2018, Sa'ad clan of Habargidir and Wagardhac clan of Marehan clashed at Gaxandhaale village near the Ethiopia-Somalia border, north west of Galinsoor. There were reports of fatalities yet exact number was not known (unknown coded as 10). The incident is believed to be linked to previous clan feuds and continuing land disputes between the clans.",10,1571260126,SOM 7529035,706,SOM27485,27485,"26 December 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Hodan,,"Mogadishu - Hodan",2.0333,45.35,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","26 December. A hand grenade was hurled at a CP manned by police officers in Bakara junction vicinity in Hodan district. Soldiers reacted with gunfire towards the direction of the attack. There were reports of fatalities and injuries (unknown fatalities coded as 10)",10,1611019338,SOM 7533181,706,SOM27487,27487,"26 December 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Wardhigley",2.0549,45.33,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","26 December. Two AS fighters shot and killed a police officer who was shopping at Sinaay Market in Wardhigley district.",1,1618571882,SOM 4577939,706,SOM27483,27483,"26 December 2018",2018,1,Protests,"Peaceful protest","Protesters (Somalia)",,6,,,0,60,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Gedo,Garbahaarey,,Buurdhuubo,3.1685,42.4947,1,"Radio Kulmiye",National,"26 December. An anti-al-Shabab protest was held in Burdhubo District, Gedo Region. The protesters expressed concern over a move by al-Shabab to set fire on residential houses.",0,1552576418,SOM 6316312,706,SOM27476,27476,"25 December 2018",2018,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Baydhaba,,Baidoa,3.1172,43.6469,1,Xinhua,International,"On 25 Dec, a bomb placed along a road exploded in Baidao town, killing at least two people and wounding 13 others. No-one claimed responsibility.",2,1572403787,SOM 6268985,706,SOM27475,27475,"25 December 2018",2018,1,"Explosions/Remote violence",Grenade,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Baydhaba,,Baidoa,3.1172,43.6469,1,"Halgan Media",National,"25 December. AS fighters hurled a hand grenade at a group of Somali Police officers while they were on patrol in Baidoa town last night. Al Shabaab said it killed four government soldiers and wounded others in this attack.",4,1572403720,SOM 6135118,706,SOM27474,27474,"25 December 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Afgooye,2.15,45.116,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","25 December. Suspected AS fighters launched a hit-and-run attack against SNA troops based in Mukayga SNA CP in Afgoye district.",0,1571260126,SOM 6135119,706,SOM27479,27479,"25 December 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Habar Gedir Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Hawadle Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,44,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,"Bulo Burto",,Maxaas,4.3934,46.0882,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","25 December. Hawadle and Habargedir local clan militia clashed at Miircadde grazing area of Maxaas district. Twelve people were confirmed killed and many more wounded.",12,1571260126,SOM 6135120,706,SOM27477,27477,"25 December 2018",2018,1,Protests,"Peaceful protest","Protesters (Somalia)",,6,,,0,60,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Woqooyi Galbeed",Berbera,,Berbera,10.4396,45.0143,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","25 December. Residents of government-owned houses in Berbera peacefully demonstrated against a decision made by the Ministry of Housing for them to pay rent to the government.",0,1571260126,SOM 6135122,706,SOM27478,27478,"25 December 2018",2018,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Juba",Jilib,,Jilib,0.4833,42.7666,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","25 December. Two children were injured as a result of a UXO explosion at Dhay-Tubako village area of Jilib town.",0,1571260126,SOM 4578581,706,SOM27465,27465,"24 December 2018",2018,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Burundi)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Jowhar,,Buurane,2.9647,45.5124,1,Alldhacdo,National,"On 24 Dec, a mine blast destroyed an armoured vehicle carrying Burundian AMISOM soldiers in Buurane village, outside of Mahaday town. Al Shabaab claimed responsibility. As per AS, the blast caused fatalities and injuries among AMISOM soldiers (unknown fatalities coded as 10)",10,1552576419,SOM 7531541,706,SOM27473,27473,"24 December 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,17,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Yaqshid",2.0678,45.35,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","24 December. An armed SNA soldier killed a male rickshaw driver at Fagah junction in Yaqshid district. The incident was a dispute over extortion money.",1,1618571882,SOM 6036287,706,SOM27466,27466,"24 December 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Islamic State (Somalia)",,2,22,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle","Wanla Weyn",,"Ceel Adde",3.2307,44.7709,1,"Twitter; Radio Kulmiye","New media-National","On 23-24 December, AS and ISIS clashed in the Kenya- Somalia border town of El Adde. At least 10 people were killed during the two-day clashes (fatalities spread across two events)",5,1571164386,SOM 6269008,706,SOM27462,27462,"24 December 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Puntland Security Force",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bari,Bossaso,,Bosaso,11.2842,49.1816,1,"Halgan Media",National,"24 December. AL Shabaab fighters clash with Puntland Regional State troops in the port city of Bosaaso in Bari province, leaving one soldier wounded.",0,1572403720,SOM 6135123,706,SOM27464,27464,"24 December 2018",2018,1,"Strategic developments",Arrests,"Police Forces of Somaliland (2010-)",,1,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Togdheer,Burco,,Nasive,9.52,45.54,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","24 December. SLP in Buroa conducted operations after an increase in youth gang activities. An unspecified number of youth gangs were arrested.",0,1571260126,SOM 6135124,706,SOM27461,27461,"24 December 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Gedo,"Belet Xaawo",,"Belet Xaawo",3.7807,41.8943,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","24 December. AS fighters attacked two men riding a motorcycle transporting khat near Belethawa district. The two men escaped but AS burnt the motorcycles and the khat.",0,1571260126,SOM 6135125,706,SOM27467,27467,"24 December 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Mudug,Gaalkacyo,,"Gaalkacyo North",6.77,47.63,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","24 December. A man was shot and injured by an armed man following a dispute at Israac village in North Galkayo.",1,1571260126,SOM 6135126,706,SOM27469,27469,"24 December 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Hawadle Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Civilians (Somalia)","Habar Gedir Clan Group (Somalia)",7,47,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,"Bulo Burto",,Maxaas,4.3934,46.0882,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","24 December. Hawadle clan militia killed a man hailing from Habargedir clan at Maxaas district. The motive behind the killing was related to a clan dispute over grazing land.",1,1571260126,SOM 6135127,706,SOM27463,27463,"24 December 2018",2018,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Air/drone strike","Unidentified Military Forces",,8,"Al Shabaab",,2,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Juba",Bu'aale,,Buaale,1.2448,42.5732,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","24 December. An unknown warplane conducted an airstrike against suspected AS locations in Bu'ale town. Two (02) missiles were fired. Casualties unknown.",0,1571260126,SOM 6269021,706,SOM27460,27460,"24 December 2018",2018,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Ethiopia)",,8,38,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Baydhaba,,Bardaale,3.3516,44.1223,2,"Halgan Media",National,"24 December. A military convoy carrying troops from Ethiopia struck a landmine on the road between the town of Bardaale & the nearby city of Baydhabo. Casualties unknown.",0,1618571881,SOM 6269025,706,SOM27468,27468,"24 December 2018",2018,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Burundi)",,8,38,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Jowhar,,Mahadaay,2.9704,45.5347,1,"Halgan Media",National,"24 December. A military convoy carrying troops from Burundi struck a landmine in the town of Mahaday near Buraane village, causing the convoy to catch on fire.",0,1572403720,SOM 7524773,706,SOM27470,27470,"24 December 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Civilians (Somalia)","Al Shabaab",7,17,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,Mogadishu,2.0414,45.3337,1,"Morad News","New media","24 December. Somalia's military court executed Abdikadir Abukar for involvement in recent Mogadishu bombings as a member of the AS.",1,1618571882,SOM 7524778,706,SOM27471,27471,"24 December 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Government of Somalia (2017-)",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,Mogadishu,2.0414,45.3337,1,"Morad News","New media","24 December. Al-Shabaab gunmen shot dead Mohamad Ongoye in the capital for being a government employee working for the Ministry of Religious Affairs in Mogadishu.",1,1618571882,SOM 6135129,706,SOM27450,27450,"23 December 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Abgal Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Jareer Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,44,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Balcad,,Balcad,2.39,45.3833,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","23 December. Abgaal clan militia attacked Jareer militia in Gololey Daud and Adeyga villages in Balcad district. Stray bullets killed at least two civilian bystanders.",2,1571260126,SOM 6135131,706,SOM27452,27452,"23 December 2018",2018,1,"Strategic developments","Change to group/activity","Al Shabaab",,2,,,0,20,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,"Buulo Nagaad",1.8494,44.8461,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","23 December. AS established a checkpoint at Nagey located about 8 km west of Fidow.",0,1571260126,SOM 6135132,706,SOM27455,27455,"23 December 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Islamic State (Somalia)",,2,22,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Gedo,Garbahaarey,,"Ceel Cadde",3.0359,41.8674,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","23 December. AS fighters and IS clashed near Ceel Cadde village after IS attempted to release three of their members that were detained by AS near the village. Seven people were killed from both AS and ISIS.",7,1571260126,SOM 6135134,706,SOM27459,27459,"23 December 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Malable Communal Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,47,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle","Wanla Weyn",,"Wanla Weyne",2.6195,44.8936,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","23 December. In an alleged clan revenge, suspected local clan militia killed a civilian in Malable village in Wanlaweyne district.",1,1571260126,SOM 6135135,706,SOM27451,27451,"23 December 2018",2018,1,"Strategic developments","Change to group/activity","Al Shabaab",,2,,,0,20,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,"Belet Weyne",,"Belet Weyne",4.736,45.2043,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","23 December. Heavily armed AS fighters movements were observed in Beletweyne town. It was suspected that the AS fighters were planning to cut-off the road that links Beletweyne to Maxaas district.",0,1571260126,SOM 6135136,706,SOM27458,27458,"23 December 2018",2018,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-)",,8,38,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Balcad,,Qalimow,2.5878,45.3695,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","23 December. An IED targeting an AMISOM convoy moving from Mogadishu to Jowhar exploded in Qalimow located between Gololey and Garsaal FOBs. No reports of casualties.",0,1571260126,SOM 4578718,706,SOM27453,27453,"23 December 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Islamic State (Somalia)",,2,22,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle","Wanla Weyn",,"Ceel Adde",3.2307,44.7709,1,"Radio Kulmiye",National,"On 23-24 December, AS and ISIS clashed in the Kenya- Somalia border town of El Adde. At least 10 people were killed during the two-day clashes (fatalities spread across two events)",5,1552576419,SOM 4578719,706,SOM27454,27454,"23 December 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians","Abduction/forced disappearance","Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Galgaduud,"Ceel Buur",,"Ceel Buur",4.6815,46.6234,3,"Radio Kulmiye",National,"23 December. Al-Shabaab abducted several people from Galguduud Region and took the arrested to El Bur District.",0,1552576419,SOM 6133205,706,SOM27449,27449,"23 December 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Balcad,,Balcad,2.39,45.3833,2,"Undisclosed Source; Xinhua","Local partner-Other","23 December. AS ambushed a SNA convoy traveling from Balcad to Jowhar district near Balcad district. Four AS militants were reportedly killed.",4,1571260123,SOM 7799261,706,SOM27457,27457,"23 December 2018",2018,1,"Explosions/Remote violence",Grenade,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Kismaayo,,Kismayo,-0.3603,42.5463,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","23 December. An unidentified man threw a hand grenade at a civilian tea shop in Kismayo. Three civilians were injured.",0,1617662605,SOM 6268914,706,SOM27456,27456,"23 December 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Islamic State (Somalia)",,2,22,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Gedo,Garbahaarey,,Garbahaarey,3.328,42.2199,3,"Halgan Media",National,"23 December. IS militants clashed with AL Shabaab fighters in Gedo province. Casualties unknown.",0,1572403720,SOM 7523161,706,SOM27448,27448,"22 December 2018",2018,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Journalists (Somalia)",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,Mogadishu,2.0414,45.3337,1,"Halgan Media",National,"22 December. Mogadishu twin blasts claimed by AS killed at least 20 people and wounded another 40. Four journalists were among the dead.",20,1618571881,SOM 7799174,706,SOM27442,27442,"22 December 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)","Teachers (Somalia)",7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Kismaayo,,Kismayo,-0.3603,42.5463,1,Twitter,"New media","22 December. An unknown armed group killed a school teacher in Kismayo. The motive behind the killing is unknown.",1,1617662604,SOM 7524774,706,SOM27445,27445,"22 December 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians","Abduction/forced disappearance","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)","Government of Somalia (2017-)",7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,Mogadishu,2.0414,45.3337,1,"Morad News","New media","22 December. Somalia's Minister for Transportation and Civil Aviation, Mohamed Omaar, was abducted from his office at Mogadishu airport by armed men who blindfolded him and tied his hands.",0,1618571880,SOM 7527642,706,SOM27446,27446,"22 December 2018",2018,1,"Strategic developments",Arrests,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) National Intelligence and Security Agency",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,Mogadishu,2.0414,45.3337,1,Twitter,"New media","22 December. The National Intelligence and Security Agency announced the arrests of two individuals including the mastermind of the deadly bombings in Mogadishu of the same day.",0,1618571880,SOM 6268897,706,SOM27444,27444,"22 December 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,"Bulo Burto",,Maxaas,4.3934,46.0882,1,"Halgan Media",National,"22 December. Three people died after AS fighters ambushed a military convoy carrying high ranking officials from the Hiraan Regional Administration in the town of Maxaas. There was an exchange of firearms between the two sides.",3,1572403720,SOM 6268906,706,SOM27441,27441,"22 December 2018",2018,1,"Explosions/Remote violence",Grenade,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bari,Bossaso,,Bosaso,11.2842,49.1816,1,"Halgan Media",National,"22 December. An explosion occurred at a police station in the port city of Bossaso after unknown assailants hurled a grenade at security forces standing nearby.",0,1572403720,SOM 6268909,706,SOM27443,27443,"22 December 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Maxaas Communal Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Maxaas Communal Militia (Somalia)",,4,44,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,"Bulo Burto",,Maxaas,4.3934,46.0882,1,"Halgan Media",National,"22 December. 15 killed and 22 others wounded in the town of Maxaas in Hiraan province as a result of a fierce gun battle between rival clan militias.",15,1572403720,SOM 7579163,706,SOM27438,27438,"21 December 2018",2018,1,"Strategic developments","Looting/property destruction","Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Government of Somalia (2017-)",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Jowhar,,Jowhar,2.7797,45.5042,1,"Somali News Agency",National,"21 December. Al-Shabaab torched two lorries carrying stones to be used to build Hirshabele presidential palace at Jowhar.",0,1611613360,SOM 6268966,706,SOM27440,27440,"21 December 2018",2018,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Ethiopia)",,8,38,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Gedo,Luuq,,Urkut,3.519,42.7703,1,"Halgan Media",National,"21 December. A military convoy carrying Ethiopian troops struck a landmine outside the town of Yurkut in Gedo province. No casualties reported.",0,1572403720,SOM 6268991,706,SOM27437,27437,"21 December 2018",2018,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,"Belet Weyne",,"Belet Weyne",4.736,45.2043,1,"Halgan Media",National,"21 December. An explosion ripped through a densely populated civilian neighborhood in the city of Beledweyn in Hiraan province, as a result of a landmine placed on the side of a dirt road under garbage bags. No casualties reported.",0,1572403720,SOM 7714131,706,SOM27436,27436,"21 December 2018",2018,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Air/drone strike","Military Forces of the United States (2017-2021)",,8,"Al Shabaab",,2,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,"Beled Aamin",1.7272,44.622,2,Xinhua,International,"21 December. The United States army said that it conducted two airstrikes killing 11 al-Shabab militants in the vicinity of Beled Amin.",11,1614039937,SOM 7525813,706,SOM27439,27439,"21 December 2018",2018,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,Mogadishu,2.0414,45.3337,1,"Radio Kulmiye",National,"21 December. A car bomb exploded at Dabka Junction in the capital Mogadishu. One person wounded.",0,1618571880,SOM 7523181,706,SOM27435,27435,"20 December 2018",2018,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Suicide bomb","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,Mogadishu,2.0414,45.3337,1,"Halgan Media",National,"20 December. A mother & her two children were wounded in a bombing in Muqdisho.",1,1618571879,SOM 7713343,706,SOM27427,27427,"19 December 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Special Forces","Military Forces of the United States (2017-2021)",1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Afgooye,2.15,45.116,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","19 December. Somali military Commandos 'Danab' supported by American soldiers raided AS strongholds in Afgoye. At least eight AS militants were reported killed in the attack.",8,1614039933,SOM 6135140,706,SOM27433,27433,"19 December 2018",2018,1,"Strategic developments",Arrests,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,Jalalaqsi,,Jalalaqsi,3.3834,45.5969,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","19 December. Jalalaqsi district administration and SNA detained a man, (Ahmed Mujahid) suspected to be head of AS Amniyat, at the outskirts of Jalalaqsi town.",0,1571260126,SOM 7523179,706,SOM27428,27428,"19 December 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Hawl Wadaag",2.048,45.32,1,"Halgan Media",National,"19 December. A man was shot & killed while selling vegetables in the Bakara Market in Muqdisho.",1,1618571879,SOM 7523184,706,SOM27434,27434,"19 December 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,Mogadishu,2.0414,45.3337,1,"Halgan Media",National,"19 December. AL Shabaab fighters launch simultaneous attacks overnight targeting Somali Army outposts in two separate districts in Muqdisho.",0,1618571879,SOM 7212146,706,SOM27431,27431,"19 December 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) National Intelligence and Security Agency",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Jowhar,,"Ceel Gamboole",3.0758,45.182,1,"Halgan Media",National,"19 December. An Islamic Shariah Court run by AL Shabaab in Gamboole town in Shabellaha Dhexe province Somalia sentences a Somali government soldier to death & subsequently executes him with a firing squad.",1,1600121124,SOM 7713412,706,SOM27429,27429,"19 December 2018",2018,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Air/drone strike","Military Forces of the United States (2017-2021)",,8,"Al Shabaab",,2,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle","Wanla Weyn",,"Beled Amin",2.5824,44.8055,2,VOA,International,"On 19 Dec, the U.S. military reported having killed 11 Al Shabaab militants during airstrikes carried out on that day in Beled Amin South area, 40km from Mogadishu.",11,1614039933,SOM 7530129,706,SOM27432,27432,"19 December 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Hodan,,"Mogadishu - Hodan",2.0333,45.35,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","19 December. A hand grenade was hurled at SNA soldiers on foot security patrol in Jamacadaha vicinity, Hodan District. Soldiers reacted with gunfire in the general direction of the source of the grenade. Five were injured.",0,1611019341,SOM 5828006,706,SOM27430,27430,"19 December 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Islamic State (Somalia)",,2,22,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bari,Bossaso,,Bosaso,11.2842,49.1816,1,"Radio Daljir",Subnational,"19 December. Al-Shabaab & ISIS fight on the outskirts of Bossaso to control Bari region. Bossaso security in no longer in the hands of Puntland security.",0,1567462229,SOM 7533569,706,SOM27424,27424,"18 December 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) National Intelligence and Security Agency",1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Yaqshid",2.0678,45.35,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","18 December. Suspected AS fighters launched a hit and run attack on Yaqshid Police station in Yaqshid District. Two NISA soldiers were injured in the fight.",0,1618571878,SOM 7532315,706,SOM27419,27419,"18 December 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)","Hawiye Clan Militia (Somalia)",1,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)","Habar Gedir Clan Militia (Somalia)",1,11,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Hodan,,"Mogadishu - Hodan",2.0333,45.35,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","18 December. At least three bystanders died when two groups of SNAF engaged in exchange of gunfire near Tarabuunka junction in Hodan District. The soldiers divided along clan lines (namely Hawiye/Habargidir sub clans) clashed over land dispute.",3,1611019349,SOM 7533636,706,SOM27425,27425,"18 December 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,17,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Yaqshid",2.0678,45.35,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","18 December. A government soldier killed a civilian minibus driver assistant (conductor) at the Afarta Jerdiino village, in Yaqshid District following a dispute over an extortion of money.",1,1618571878,SOM 6135144,706,SOM27414,27414,"18 December 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Gaaljecel Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,24,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,"Belet Weyne",,"Belet Weyne",4.736,45.2043,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","18 December. Two armed men died when AS fighters clashed with Gaaljecel clan militias at Beletweyne town. The cause of the clash was the checkpoint established by the clan members.",2,1571260126,SOM 6135145,706,SOM27416,27416,"18 December 2018",2018,1,"Strategic developments","Change to group/activity","Al Shabaab",,2,,,0,20,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Gedo,Luuq,,"Ceel Boon",3.7284,42.9101,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","18 December. A large number of heavily armed AS fighters, (approx. 150 fighters) were reportedly sighted moving to Ceel Boon village.",0,1571260126,SOM 6135146,706,SOM27417,27417,"18 December 2018",2018,1,Riots,"Mob violence","Rioters (Somalia)",,5,"Rioters (Somalia)",,5,55,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Gedo,Doolow,,Doolow,4.1642,42.0794,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","18 December. A man was killed by another IDP with a heavy metal bar after an altercation in Kabasa IDP camp in Dollow town. Both men had an argument prior to the altercation.",1,1571260126,SOM 6135147,706,SOM27422,27422,"18 December 2018",2018,1,"Strategic developments",Agreement,"Dhulbahante-Qayaad Sub-Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Dhulbahante-Baharsame Sub-Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,44,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Sool,"Laas Caanood",,Saaxdheer,8.0569,47.0933,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","18 December. Reconciliation between the clans of Qayad Sub-Clan and Bahhararsame Sub-Clan (Dhulbahante) were finalized with all parties committed to abide by the peace agreement.",0,1571260126,SOM 6135149,706,SOM27426,27426,"18 December 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Timaweyn Militia",,3,"Qadiriyya Militia",,3,33,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Togdheer,Buuhoodle,,Yagoori,8.7541,46.9672,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","18 December. A brief clash was reported in Yigori between 2 individuals belonging to Timo weyn and Qadiriya. The clash was due to personal dispute between the two which was later extended to their respective sects. The army intervened.",0,1618571878,SOM 6135151,706,SOM27418,27418,"18 December 2018",2018,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,Golweyn,1.6584,44.58,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","18 December. An IED hidden near SNA checkpoint detonated at the entrance of Gol Weyn village. One SNA soldier was killed.",1,1571260126,SOM 7527602,706,SOM27421,27421,"18 December 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (International)","Government of Somalia (2017-)",7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,Mogadishu,2.0414,45.3337,1,Twitter,"New media","18 December. Gunmen kill a man from Mali working in the Somali government in Mogadishu. Motive unknown.",1,1618571877,SOM 7712456,706,SOM27415,27415,"18 December 2018",2018,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Air/drone strike","Military Forces of the United States (2017-2021)","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Puntland Security Force",8,"Al Shabaab",,2,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bari,Bossaso,,Bosaso,11.2842,49.1816,1,Halbeeg,National,"18 December. United States (US) military airstrikes have killed eight Al-Shabaab fighters in a joint operation with Puntland forces in north-eastern Somalia. Puntland officials who confirmed the attack said the local forces backed by U.S drones launched operations in the mountainous areas.",8,1614039929,SOM 7688394,706,SOM27423,27423,"18 December 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Ethiopia)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bakool,Xudur,,Oddur,4.1213,43.8895,3,"Halgan Media",National,"18 December. AlShabaab claims to have killed 12 Ethiopian troops following ambushes in Bakool region, Somalia.",12,1613499276,SOM 7531516,706,SOM27420,27420,"18 December 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Mogadishu - Kaxda",2.0399,45.2384,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","18 December. One policeman was injured after suspected AS fighters carried out a hit and run attack on Garas-Baley Branch Office vicinity in Kahda District.",0,1618571877,SOM 6135156,706,SOM27411,27411,"17 December 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Afgooye,2.15,45.116,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","17 December. Suspected AS attackers killed a civilian male in Hawa Tako neighbourhood of Afgoye District.",1,1571260126,SOM 7531223,706,SOM27412,27412,"17 December 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,11,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Hodan,,"Mogadishu - Hodan",2.0333,45.35,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","17 December. Two died in fighting between rival SNAF and SNPF units after 4th Brigade soldiers tried to pass through SNPF checkpoint without stopping in Hodan.",2,1611019346,SOM 5870059,706,SOM27413,27413,"17 December 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Islamic State (Somalia)",,2,22,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bari,Qandala,,Qandala,11.471,49.8726,1,Stratfor,International,"17 December. The Islamic State in Somalia has claimed that it attacked and killed fourteen members of Al Shabaab in a small area southwest of Qandala, Somalia.",14,1567462282,SOM 6135159,706,SOM27408,27408,"16 December 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,"Belet Weyne",,"Belet Weyne",4.736,45.2043,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","16 December. An unidentified men burnt down a Rickshaw at the centre of the main road, near Darisalam Hotel of Beletweyne town. They hired the rickshaw and before reaching the agreed destination, the men held the driver and threatened him with a knife.",0,1571260126,SOM 6135160,706,SOM27410,27410,"16 December 2018",2018,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Ethiopia)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bakool,"Rab Dhuure",,"Rab Dhuure",4.3535,43.1616,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","16 December. AS fighters detonated RCEID, targeting ENDF convoy near Rabdhure district. The IED exploded after ENDF convoy passed the incident location.",0,1571260126,SOM 7712132,706,SOM27409,27409,"16 December 2018",2018,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Air/drone strike","Military Forces of the United States (2017-2021)",,8,"Al Shabaab",,2,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,Gendershe,1.8342,44.9667,2,"Al Jazeera",Regional,"16 December. US military said it has killed 28 militants in a fresh airstrike against Al Shabaab in six air raids in the vicinity of Gandarshe.",28,1614039928,SOM 7529517,706,SOM27403,27403,"15 December 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Mogadishu - Dharkenley",2.0095,45.25,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","15 December. Suspected AS militants killed a youth at the Showriga village in Dharkenley District. Government soldiers conducted security search operation after this incident, but no arrests were made.",1,1618571876,SOM 6128442,706,SOM27387,27387,"15 December 2018",2018,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,"Bulo Burto",,"Bulo Burto",3.8519,45.5651,1,Twitter,"New media","15 December. At least two people were confirmed injured in a landmine explosion in Bula-Buro district of Hiraan Region.",0,1571164644,SOM 7525713,706,SOM27388,27388,"15 December 2018",2018,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Hodan,,"Mogadishu - Hodan",2.0333,45.35,1,"Radio Dalsan",National,"15 December. Car bombing in Mogadishu's Hodan district. A man in the driver's seat engulfed in flames. Suspected IED fitted bomb.",0,1611019305,SOM 7579756,706,SOM27405,27405,"15 December 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Jowhar,,Jowhar,2.7797,45.5042,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","15 December. Two persons, a father and a son were shot and wounded in Jowhar town, in BulaSheikh neighborhood. The attack is said to be due to personal enmity.",0,1611613361,SOM 6135161,706,SOM27389,27389,"15 December 2018",2018,1,Riots,"Violent demonstration","Rioters (Somalia)",,5,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,15,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Baydhaba,,Baidoa,3.1172,43.6469,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","15 December. Demonstration resumed this morning in Baidoa for third consecutive day. The protesters burnt tires and placed rocks on the main road of the town. The security forces dispersed the protesters. There were reports of injuries and fatalities. More than 200 protesters arrested after three days of violent protests in the town.",0,1571260126,SOM 6135168,706,SOM27401,27401,"15 December 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) National Intelligence and Security Agency","Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",1,"Gaaljecel Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,14,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,"Belet Weyne",,"Belet Weyne",4.736,45.2043,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","15 December. The Stabilization Forces (SNA, NISA and Police) fought to clear an illegal checkpoint, erected by Gaaljecel clan militias at Beletweyne town. There was some brief exchanged of small arms fire for a moment between the two sides.",0,1571260126,SOM 7712129,706,SOM27404,27404,"15 December 2018",2018,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Air/drone strike","Military Forces of the United States (2017-2021)",,8,"Al Shabaab",,2,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,Gendershe,1.8342,44.9667,2,"Al Jazeera",Regional,"15 December. US military said it has killed 34 militants in a fresh airstrike against Al Shabaab in six air raids in the vicinity of Gandarshe.",34,1614039928,SOM 6135171,706,SOM27402,27402,"15 December 2018",2018,1,"Strategic developments","Disrupted weapons use","AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Ethiopia)",,8,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,38,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bakool,"Rab Dhuure",,Boodaan,4.209,43.2172,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","15 December. ENDF forces discovered and safely destroyed an IED placed on the road near Boodaan village.",0,1571260126,SOM 6135173,706,SOM27406,27406,"15 December 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Dir Clan Militia (Somalia)","Pastoralists (Somalia)",4,"Civilians (Somalia)","Saad Clan Group (Somalia); Pastoralists (Somalia)",7,47,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Mudug,Hobyo,,Sabacad,6.353,48.7173,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","15 December. A pastoralist hailing from Sa'ad clan was killed by armed pastoralists, who come from Dir clan at Sabacad village in suspected clan retaliation.",1,1571260126,SOM 7527596,706,SOM27385,27385,"15 December 2018",2018,1,"Strategic developments",Arrests,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Civilians (Somalia)","Wadajir Party",7,17,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,Mogadishu,2.0414,45.3337,1,Twitter,"New media","15 December. A senior official of the Wadajir party was arrested by the Somali security forces. Reasons unclear.",0,1618571876,SOM 7530995,706,SOM27407,27407,"15 December 2018",2018,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Shelling/artillery/missile attack","Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Government of Somalia (2017-)",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Wardhigley",2.0549,45.33,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","15 December. AS took the responsibility for the at least five mortar rounds fired from an unknown direction that landed around Villa Somalia, in Wardhigley District.",0,1618571876,SOM 6127614,706,SOM27386,27386,"15 December 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Baydhaba,,Baidoa,3.1172,43.6469,1,Twitter,"New media","15 December. A teenage boy killed in Baidoa town by unknown assailants.",1,1571164643,SOM 4581411,706,SOM27380,27380,"14 December 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Ethiopia)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bakool,"Rab Dhuure",,"Buur Dhuxunle",4.0552,43.2471,1,"Muqdisho Online",National,"14 December. Al Shabaab fighters ambushed a convoy of Ethiopian troops travelling on the road between Buur Dhuxunle village & Hudur town in Somalia's Bakol region. Casualties unknown.",0,1552576423,SOM 7530043,706,SOM27382,27382,"14 December 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) National Intelligence and Security Agency",,1,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,17,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Mogadishu - Daynile",2.0581,45.3003,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","14 December. Suspected NISA (white colour unit spies) reportedly killed an unknown man at the Bangala village vicinity, in Dayniile District. Motive unknown.",1,1618571875,SOM 6135176,706,SOM27379,27379,"14 December 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians","Abduction/forced disappearance","Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,Jalalaqsi,,Jalalaqsi,3.3834,45.5969,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","14 December. AS fighters reportedly abducted some male teenagers from Jalalaqsi district. Motive unknown.",0,1571260126,SOM 6135177,706,SOM27381,27381,"14 December 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)","Government of Somalia (2017-)",7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Baydhaba,,Baidoa,3.1172,43.6469,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","14 December. South West regional MP killed in Baidoa, Somalia. Motives unknown.",1,1571260126,SOM 6135178,706,SOM27399,27399,"14 December 2018",2018,1,"Explosions/Remote violence",Grenade,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bari,Bossaso,,Bosaso,11.2842,49.1816,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","14 December. Unknown assailants hurled a hand grenade at a Police Checkpoint behind Government Bank of Bossaso. Two police officers were injured during the attack.",0,1571260126,SOM 6135179,706,SOM27400,27400,"14 December 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Majeerteen-Reer Biciidyahan Sub-Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Civilians (Somalia)","Marehan Clan Group (Somalia)",7,47,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Mudug,Gaalkacyo,,Garsoor,6.7662,47.4279,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","14 December. A man hailing from Marehan clan was killed by another man, a native from Reer Biciidyahan clan at Garsoor village.",1,1571260126,SOM 6127854,706,SOM27383,27383,"14 December 2018",2018,1,Riots,"Violent demonstration","Rioters (Somalia)",,5,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,15,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Baydhaba,,Baidoa,3.1172,43.6469,1,Twitter,"New media","14 December. Chaotic scenes were observed in Baidoa as supporters of Mukhtar Robow protest at the main square in the town. Some roads are still blocked with rocks, and burning tires. Police arrested 200 protesters in protests over 13-15 December in Baidoa.",0,1571164643,SOM 4581696,706,SOM27377,27377,"13 December 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Non-state actor overtakes territory","Al Shabaab",,2,"ASWJ: Ahlu Sunna Wal Jamaa",,3,23,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Galgaduud,Dhuusamarreeb,,Guri-Ceel,5.3083,45.8774,1,"Somali Memo",National,"13 December. Heavily armed al-Shabab fighters seized a village located on the outskirts of Guri'el town, Gal-guduud Region after clashing with Ahlu Sunna Wal Jama'a.",0,1552576423,SOM 4581699,706,SOM27378,27378,"13 December 2018",2018,1,Protests,"Protest with intervention","Protesters (Somalia)",,6,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,16,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Baydhaba,,Baidoa,3.1172,43.6469,1,AP,International,"13 December. Protests held in Baidoa after Ethiopian forces arrested former Al Shabab deputy leader Mukhtar Robow and presidential candidate of South West Regional State in raid. Protests continued over the next two days. 200 arrested by police.",0,1552576423,SOM 4581700,706,SOM27374,27374,"13 December 2018",2018,1,"Strategic developments",Arrests,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Ethiopia)","Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",8,"Al Shabaab",,2,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Baydhaba,,Baidoa,3.1172,43.6469,1,AP,International,"13 December. Ethiopian forces in Baidoa arrest former Al Shabab deputy leader Mukhtar Robow and presidential candidate of South West Regional State in raid. Reason for the arrest unknown.",0,1552576423,SOM 4581752,706,SOM27373,27373,"13 December 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Ethiopia)",,8,38,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Baydhaba,,Baidoa,3.1172,43.6469,1,AP,International,"13 December. At least 11 people were killed, including an Ethiopian soldier, in the clashes between troops and armed men thought to be Robow's supporters. The Ethiopian army deployed tanks and hundreds of soldiers in Baidoa following the fighting.",11,1552576423,SOM 6135181,706,SOM27375,27375,"13 December 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bari,Bossaso,,Bosaso,11.2842,49.1816,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","13 December. A man and his son were attacked by unknown armed perpetrators using firearms at the main market area in Bossaso. The son was killed, and the man was seriously injured. Motive unknown.",1,1571260126,SOM 6135182,706,SOM27376,27376,"13 December 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Afmadow,,Afmadow,0.5172,42.071,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","13 December. An unidentified man killed local civilian male at Afmadow section as Shaqalaha neighbourhood in Kismayo town. Motive unknown.",1,1571260126,SOM 6268928,706,SOM27366,27366,"12 December 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Djibouti)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,Jalalaqsi,,Jalalaqsi,3.3834,45.5969,1,"Halgan Media",National,"12 December. One soldier from AMISOM Djibouti was killed & three other troops from Djibouti were wounded when AL Shabaab fighters attacked a military base housing Foreign forces in the town of Jalaqsi in Hiraan province.",1,1572403720,SOM 6135187,706,SOM27367,27367,"12 December 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Eli Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Galmah Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,44,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Cadale,,Adale,2.75,46.316,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","12 December. Eli and Abdulle - Galmah sub clans of Abgaal clashed in Adale district over clan retaliation-related issues. Casualties reported.",0,1571260126,SOM 6135188,706,SOM27368,27368,"12 December 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Balcad Communal Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Balcad Communal Militia (Somalia)",,4,44,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Balcad,,Warshiikh,2.2983,45.798,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","12 December. Two clan militia clashed in Warshiikh District over ownership of water points. No casualties reported.",0,1571260126,SOM 6135191,706,SOM27372,27372,"12 December 2018",2018,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Uganda)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,Shalaambood,1.7087,44.6961,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","12 December. An IED hit AMISOM - UPDF convoy at the vicinity Shalambood village. The blast damaged an armoured vehicle and resulted in unconfirmed number of AMISOM casualties.",0,1571260126,SOM 6135192,706,SOM27371,27371,"12 December 2018",2018,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,Gendawe,1.722,44.7023,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","12 December. An RCIED likely planted by AS, targeting an AMISOM convoy from KM60 to Ceeljaale, exploded at Gendawe village. One AMISOM APC was damaged. No reports of casualties.",0,1571260126,SOM 6268913,706,SOM27369,27369,"12 December 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Qoryooley,,Mubaarak,1.9167,44.7733,1,"Halgan Media",National,"12 December. An Islamic Shariah Court run by AL Shabaab militants in the AL Shabaab controlled town of Mubarak in Shabellaha Hoose province sentenced three men to death & executed them with a firing squad.",3,1572403720,SOM 5319158,706,SOM27370,27370,"12 December 2018",2018,1,"Strategic developments","Disrupted weapons use","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) National Intelligence and Security Agency",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Awdheegle,1.9833,44.8333,1,"Somali News Agency",National,"12 December. National Intelligence and Security Agency(NISA) said that its forces destroyed explosives of Al-Shabaab militants in Awdhegle area.",0,1561469331,SOM 6135193,706,SOM27364,27364,"11 December 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Maritime Police Force",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bari,Bossaso,,Bosaso,11.2842,49.1816,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","11 December. A Puntland Maritime Police Force officer was killed, and one civilian injured by unknown perpetrators in Bossaso. The culprit fled from the scene of the incident.",1,1571260126,SOM 6135194,706,SOM27365,27365,"11 December 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Maxaas Communal Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,47,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,"Bulo Burto",,Maxaas,4.3934,46.0882,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","11 December. Local clan militiaman killed a civilian man Maxaas district because of disputes over grazing land. The motive behind the incident was related to clan retaliation.",1,1571260126,SOM 6135196,706,SOM27398,27398,"11 December 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Cadale Communal Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Cadale Communal Militia (Somalia)",,4,44,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Cadale,,Cadale,2.7603,46.3222,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","11 December. Rival clan militia clashed at Cadale for about one hour due to clan-based feuds. There were reports of casualties from both subclans.",0,1571260126,SOM 6135197,706,SOM27363,27363,"11 December 2018",2018,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Air/drone strike","AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Ethiopia)",,8,"Al Shabaab",,2,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bakool,"Rab Dhuure",,Boodaan,4.209,43.2172,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","11 December. ENDF helicopters conducted an airstrike targeting AS fighters planning to ambush an ENDF convoy near Boodaan village. Causality unknown.",0,1571260126,SOM 6268933,706,SOM27362,27362,"10 December 2018",2018,1,"Strategic developments","Change to group/activity","AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Ethiopia)",,8,,,0,80,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bakool,"Rab Dhuure",,Yeed,4.55,43.0333,1,"Halgan Media",National,"10 December. Ethiopian military convoys crossed the border from Ogaden into Somalia entering Yeed village in Bakool province.",0,1572403720,SOM 7528523,706,SOM27359,27359,"10 December 2018",2018,1,Protests,"Peaceful protest","Protesters (Somalia)",,6,,,0,60,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Bondhere",2.0456,45.34,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","10 December. Hundreds of demonstrators gathered in Bondhere district protesting the impeachment motion against the president. The demonstrators briefly closed the road and caused disruption of public transport.",0,1618571875,SOM 7523172,706,SOM27354,27354,"10 December 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Mogadishu - Dharkenley",2.0095,45.25,1,"Halgan Media",National,"10 December. Armed assailants killed a police officer in the Dharkanley district of Muqdisho.",1,1618571875,SOM 7525741,706,SOM27358,27358,"10 December 2018",2018,1,"Strategic developments",Arrests,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Civilians (Somalia)","Government of Somalia (2017-)",7,17,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,Mogadishu,2.0414,45.3337,1,"Radio Dalsan",National,"10 December. MPs supporting speaker Mohamed Mursal claim the he has been detained at his official residence. MP Khalif Omar said they were declined access by security agents.",0,1618571875,SOM 7529882,706,SOM27357,27357,"10 December 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Mogadishu - Dharkenley",2.0095,45.25,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","10 December. Suspected AS militants killed an unknown male in Dharkenley district. Government forces at the scene of the incident killed one of the perpetrators.",2,1618571875,SOM 6135198,706,SOM27356,27356,"10 December 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Ethiopia)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Baydhaba,,Waraji,3.0464,43.6208,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","10 December. AS fighters ambushed an AMISOM Ethiopia convoy near Warajini village. Armed clash lasted for about 20 minutes, AS retreated from the scene.",0,1571260126,SOM 6135199,706,SOM27355,27355,"10 December 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Khatumo Regional Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Police Forces of Somaliland (2010-)",,1,14,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Sool,"Laas Caanood",,Laascaanood,8.4774,47.3597,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","10 December. Suspected militia of Khatumo attacked SLP headquarters in Lasanod. After a brief exchange of gunfire the militia withdrew. There were reports of casualties.",0,1571260126,SOM 6135202,706,SOM27361,27361,"10 December 2018",2018,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,"Bulo Burto",,Maxaas,4.3934,46.0882,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","10 December. A RCIED that was concealed in the teashop at the main market of Maxaas district exploded. There were reports of injured people.",0,1571260126,SOM 7527630,706,SOM27360,27360,"10 December 2018",2018,1,Protests,"Peaceful protest","Protesters (Somalia)",,6,,,0,60,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,Mogadishu,2.0414,45.3337,1,Twitter,"New media","10 December. Anti-president Farmaajo protest erupt calling for end to his tenure for treason in Mogadishu. Protesters ripping up president pictures shouting 'Somalia belongs to Somalis' and 'No to Treason'.",0,1618571875,SOM 6128643,706,SOM27353,27353,"09 December 2018",2018,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Siinka Dheer",2.0721,45.2231,1,Twitter,"New media","09 December. Three govt soldiers killed in IED explosion at Siinka Dheer. AS claimed responsibility.",3,1571164644,SOM 7529520,706,SOM27351,27351,"09 December 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Mogadishu - Dharkenley",2.0095,45.25,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","09 December: Suspected AS militants killed a well-known tax official at Ex-Control CP at Ex-Control Afgoye in Dharkenley district.",1,1618571875,SOM 7713348,706,SOM27345,27345,"09 December 2018",2018,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Air/drone strike","Military Forces of the United States (2017-2021)",,8,"Al Shabaab",,2,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Basra,2.2991,45.2636,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","09 December: An airstrike by the US was conducted against AS militant stronghold base located in Basra village neighbourhood. Four militants killed.",4,1614039933,SOM 7579537,706,SOM27348,27348,"09 December 2018",2018,1,"Strategic developments",Arrests,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Ceelasha Biyaha",2.0823,45.2102,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","09 December. SNA forces arrested an AS element who was reportedly among the two assassins who shot and killed a businessman at Ex-Control Afgooye in Elasha Biyaha illage in Mogadishu.",0,1611613361,SOM 7527835,706,SOM27397,27397,"09 December 2018",2018,1,Riots,"Violent demonstration","Rioters (Somalia)",,5,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,15,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Bondhere",2.0456,45.34,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","09 December. Anti-FGS protesters gathered near Kashmir Gate and threw stones at cars exiting Villa Somalia. SNAF soldiers intervened and asked the protesters to move off.",0,1618571876,SOM 6135205,706,SOM27347,27347,"09 December 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,11,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Baydhaba,,Baidoa,3.1172,43.6469,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","09 December. A police officer killed the deputy commander of the police forces at Baidoa Police Station in Hawlwadag neighbourhood.",1,1571260126,SOM 6135206,706,SOM27352,27352,"09 December 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Diinsoor,,Diinsoor,2.4074,42.9766,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","09 December. AS fighters destroyed wagons transporting commodities to Dinsoor after they prohibited the delivery of commercial goods to the town. Cattle owners escaped and cattle killed.",0,1571260126,SOM 6135208,706,SOM27349,27349,"09 December 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Majeerteen-Reer Biciidyahan Sub-Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Civilians (Somalia)","Isa Mohamud Sub-Clan Group (Somalia)",7,47,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Sanaag,"Ceel Afweyn",,Enji,9.5,47,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","09 December. A man from the Isse Mohamoud clan was stabbed and killed by another man hailing from Reer Biciidyahan sub clan over unspecified reasons near the main Enji market in Garowe town centre.",1,1571260126,SOM 7531202,706,SOM27350,27350,"09 December 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Waaberi",2.0195,45.31,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","09 December. AS attackers killed a famous clan elder in Waberi district. The clan elder was an electoral delegate who participated in elections in South West state.",1,1618571875,SOM 7531225,706,SOM27346,27346,"09 December 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Hodan,,"Mogadishu - Hodan",2.0333,45.35,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","09 December. AS killed two SNA soldiers who were shopping at one of the Khat market near Black-sea vicinity in Hodan district.",2,1611019346,SOM 7279001,706,SOM27396,27396,"08 December 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Puntland Police Force",,1,"Civilians (Somalia)","Journalists (Somalia)",7,17,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Nugaal,Garoowe,,Garowe,8.4064,48.4819,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","08 December. A Puntland Policeman Deeq Muse Cise 'Dooroqoosh' fired on Radio Daljir Director Ahmed Tallman in Garowe, who was uninjured in what is being described as an attempted assassination.",0,1604354656,SOM 6135214,706,SOM27343,27343,"08 December 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bari,Bossaso,,Bosaso,11.2842,49.1816,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","08 December. A man was assassinated in the main market area in Bossaso. The assailants escaped from the scene of the incident.",1,1571260126,SOM 6135215,706,SOM27342,27342,"08 December 2018",2018,1,"Strategic developments",Agreement,"Dhulbahante-Farah Ali Sub-Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Dhulbahante-Samokaab Ali Sub-Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,44,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Sool,Taleex,,Taleex,9.1494,48.4208,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","08 December. The reconciliation between Farah Ali and Samakaab Ali sub-clans of Dhulbahante in Taleeh district was finalized with all parties committed to abiding by the peace agreement.",0,1571260126,SOM 7527857,706,SOM27344,27344,"08 December 2018",2018,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Mogadishu - Daynile",2.0581,45.3003,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","08 December. A RCIED, planted by AS and targeting a vehicle carrying government soldiers travelling outside of Mogadishu, exploded in Daynile district.",0,1618571874,SOM 6135226,706,SOM27340,27340,"07 December 2018",2018,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Aid Workers (Somalia); Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,Marka,1.7131,44.7639,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","07 December. A RCIED, planted by AS on SNA ambulance carrying wounded soldiers, exploded at Xawalow village along the Mogadishu - Merca coastal road. The ambulance was damaged.",0,1571260126,SOM 6135229,706,SOM27341,27341,"07 December 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,17,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Sool,"Laas Caanood",,Canjiid,8.5862,47.2586,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","07 December. SLA officers shot at a vehicle that was transporting passenger in the vicinity of Canjiid village when the driver refused to stop at the CP. There were no reports of injuries.",0,1571260126,SOM 7530369,706,SOM27337,27337,"06 December 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab","Islamic State (Somalia)",2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Government of Somalia (2017-)",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Hawl Wadaag",2.048,45.32,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","06 December. Armed men suspectedto be either AS or ISIS elements, killed a male youth, alleged to be a government civil servant in Howlwadaag district.",1,1618571874,SOM 6308239,706,SOM27339,27339,"06 December 2018",2018,1,"Strategic developments",Arrests,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,17,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Baydhaba,,Baidoa,3.1172,43.6469,1,"Shabelle Media Network",National,"06 December. The security forces arrested several people in a massive sweep operation in Baidoa. The arrests came following separate grenade attacks in the town amid rivalry between the candidates.",0,1572403777,SOM 6135230,706,SOM27336,27336,"06 December 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Kismaayo,,"Goob Weyn",-0.2488,42.6007,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","06 December. Unidentified armed men killed a civilian and injured another at Doofaray area (c. 02 km south west of Goobweyn village.) Motive unknown.",1,1571260126,SOM 6135232,706,SOM27335,27335,"06 December 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Jubaland Security Force",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Gedo,Luuq,,Babaa,3.6671,42.5071,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","06 December. JSF attacked an AS position in Babaa village (c. 35 km south east of Belethawa district). There were casualties.",0,1571260126,SOM 5132227,706,SOM27338,27338,"06 December 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Jubaland Security Force",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Gedo,Garbahaarey,,Barwaaqo,3.4832,42.1868,1,"Radio Kulmiye",National,"06 December. Jubbaland forces and al-Shabab fighters fought in an area known as Village of Barwaqo in Gedo Region. AS fighters displayed the bodies of five soldiers killed in the fighting.",5,1555958741,SOM 4583630,706,SOM27334,27334,"06 December 2018",2018,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,Dhanaane,1.8739,45.0276,1,AFP,International,"06 December. A mine blast by AS killed two generals and five other soldiers on their way to Mogadishu at Dhanane. General Omar Adan Hassan, head of the army's 12th brigade, and the brigade's operational commander, General Abdi Ali Jamame, were among those killed in the blast.",7,1552576425,SOM 7529332,706,SOM27331,27331,"05 December 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,17,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Mogadishu - Kaxda",2.0399,45.2384,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","05 December. A SNA soldier, in military uniform, shot and killed a civilian minibus driver, when he refused to pay 5000 Somali shillings in Kahda District.",1,1618571874,SOM 7691932,706,SOM27327,27327,"05 December 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bakool,Xudur,,Oddur,4.1213,43.8895,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","05 December. SNA forces attacked AS fighters collecting illegal tax from the local traders near Xudur.There were reports of casualties.",0,1613499284,SOM 6135234,706,SOM27329,27329,"05 December 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,Marka,1.7131,44.7639,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","05 December. AS militants hurled a hand grenade at SNA troop positioned in Marka district. One civilian bystander was injured. SNA forces reacted with gunfire towards the direction of the attack.",0,1571260126,SOM 6135235,706,SOM27330,27330,"05 December 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Saad Clan Militia (Somalia)","Pastoralists (Somalia)",4,"Civilians (Somalia)","Omar Mahmud Clan Group (Somalia); Pastoralists (Somalia)",7,47,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Mudug,Jariiban,,Jariiban,7.2135,48.851,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","05 December. A pastoralist who hails from Omar Mohamud clan was shot dead by armed pastoralists from Sa'ad clan at peripheries of Buubi village, Jariban district.",1,1571260126,SOM 6135236,706,SOM27332,27332,"05 December 2018",2018,1,"Strategic developments","Headquarters or base established","Military Forces of Somaliland (2010-)",,1,,,0,10,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Sanaag,Laasqoray,,Hingalool,11.1631,48.2,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","05 December. SLA withdrew from their base in Badhan. The soldiers established a new temporary base at Hingalool.",0,1571260126,SOM 6135237,706,SOM27333,27333,"05 December 2018",2018,1,"Strategic developments","Disrupted weapons use","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) National Intelligence and Security Agency",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Awdheegle,1.9833,44.8333,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","05 December. NISA forces confiscated and destroyed explosives that AS planned to use to conduct attacks. The seizure was made during an operation in Awdhegle area.",0,1571260126,SOM 7531255,706,SOM27328,27328,"05 December 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Heliwa",2.0844,45.39,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","05 December. An IED, planted at a CP near Livestock market, exploded in Heliwa District. SNA soldiers reacted with gunfire in the direction of the attack. There were reports of injuries. AS claimed responsibility.",0,1618571874,SOM 7527716,706,SOM27323,27323,"04 December 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Mogadishu - Daynile",2.0581,45.3003,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","04 December. AS militants killed a government soldier who was at a restaurant in Weydow village neighbourhood in Dayniile district.",1,1618571873,SOM 7525692,706,SOM27321,27321,"04 December 2018",2018,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)","Journalists (Somalia)",7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Waaberi",2.0195,45.31,1,"Radio Dalsan",National,"04 December. Journalist and chairman of Human Rights Journalist (HRJ) organization Ismail Sheikh Khalifa critically injured in a car bomb attack in Mogadishu's Waberi district.",0,1618571873,SOM 7714150,706,SOM27326,27326,"04 December 2018",2018,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Air/drone strike","Military Forces of the United States (2017-2021)",,8,"Al Shabaab",,2,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Awdheegle,1.9833,44.8333,1,Xinhua,International,"04 December. The United States military confirmed that its special forces conducted an airstrike against al-Shabab militants in Awdhegle, killing four militants.",4,1614039937,SOM 7530370,706,SOM27325,27325,"04 December 2018",2018,1,"Explosions/Remote violence",Grenade,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Hawl Wadaag",2.048,45.32,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","04 December. Unidentified men hurled a hand grenade at police officers near in Hawlwadag neighbourhood. Some people were injured.",0,1618571874,SOM 7528342,706,SOM27322,27322,"04 December 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Heliwa",2.0844,45.39,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","04 December. A RCIED, planted by the roadside by AS, targeting an AMISOM convoy, detonated in Heliwa district. AMISOM soldiers reacted with gunfire. No reports of casualties.",0,1618571873,SOM 6135243,706,SOM27395,27395,"04 December 2018",2018,1,Riots,"Violent demonstration","Rioters (Somalia)",,5,"Civilians (Somalia)","Aid Workers (Somalia)",7,57,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Galgaduud,Dhuusamarreeb,,Dhuusamarreeb,5.5376,46.3867,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","04 December. Local residents assaulted an NGO staff member when he did not distribute money to them following a survey in Olol, Dhuusamarreeb.",0,1571260126,SOM 7532761,706,SOM27324,27324,"04 December 2018",2018,1,"Strategic developments",Arrests,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) National Intelligence and Security Agency",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,Mogadishu,2.0414,45.3337,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","04 December. NISA captured AS militant who was allegedly planning explosions in Mogadishu. It was reported that the capture of the AS militant would curb AS operations in Mogadishu.",0,1618571874,SOM 7529280,706,SOM27317,27317,"03 December 2018",2018,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Hawl Wadaag",2.048,45.32,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","03 December. A RCIED detonated in a civilian residence in ADC area of Hawlwadag neighbourhood.",0,1618571873,SOM 7530373,706,SOM27318,27318,"03 December 2018",2018,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Islamic State (Somalia)",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Hawl Wadaag",2.048,45.32,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","03 December. One IED planted by pro-ISIS group at Howlwadag Junction near Bakaara market, in Howlwadag district detonated. A second one was then safely defused.",0,1618571873,SOM 7531463,706,SOM27314,27314,"03 December 2018",2018,1,"Strategic developments","Disrupted weapons use","Islamic State (Somalia)",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Hawl Wadaag",2.048,45.32,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","03 December. An IED planted by pro-ISIS group at Howlwadag Junction near Bakaara market, in Howlwadag district was defused after a first one detonated.",0,1618571873,SOM 6135253,706,SOM27315,27315,"03 December 2018",2018,1,"Explosions/Remote violence",Grenade,"Gaalkacyo Communal Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,47,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Mudug,Gaalkacyo,,Gaalkacyo,6.7697,47.4308,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","03 December. An unknown person hurled a hand grenade at personnel working for a telecommunication company in Galkayo town. Motive is related to a land dispute.",0,1571260126,SOM 6135254,706,SOM27316,27316,"03 December 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Non-state actor overtakes territory","Macaswiley Militia",,3,"Al Shabaab",,2,23,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Cadale,,Gulane,3.3035,46.2279,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","03 December. A group of Abgal-clan militias, namely Macawisley militia, allegedly attacked the AS base at Guulane village. AS were repelled and withdrew from the area.",0,1571260126,SOM 6135255,706,SOM27312,27312,"03 December 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Bossaso Communal Militia (Somalia)","Unidentified Clan Militia (Somalia)",4,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,47,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bari,Bossaso,,Bosaso,11.2842,49.1816,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","03 December. A man was shot dead in Bossaso due to an alleged clan-based blood-feud.",1,1571260126,SOM 6135256,706,SOM27310,27310,"03 December 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Gabiley Communal Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Gabiley Communal Militia (Somalia)",,4,44,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Woqooyi Galbeed",Gebiley,,Gabiley,9.7333,43.6333,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","03 December. There was a clan clash that took place in Gabiley due to a land dispute. One male was injured.",0,1571260126,SOM 6135257,706,SOM27311,27311,"03 December 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Sool,"Laas Caanood",,Laascaanood,8.4774,47.3597,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","03 December. A police officer was shot and wounded in Lasanod town. Motive unknown.",0,1571260126,SOM 6135258,706,SOM27319,27319,"03 December 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Civilians (Somalia)","Women (Somalia)",7,17,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Gedo,Luuq,,Luuq,3.8,42.5446,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","03 December. Somali government forces shot and seriously injured a woman in her residence in Luuq district. Security forces were searching for her husband who is a well-known member of AS.",0,1571260126,SOM 6135259,706,SOM27309,27309,"03 December 2018",2018,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Air/drone strike","Unidentified Military Forces",,8,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,78,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,"Bulo Burto",,Maxaas,4.3934,46.0882,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","03 December. Unidentified military warplanes conducted an airstrike in Maxaas district. Initial information indicated that an artillery from the aircraft destroyed a wagon.",0,1571260126,SOM 6128609,706,SOM27320,27320,"03 December 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) National Intelligence and Security Agency",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Gedo,"Belet Xaawo",,"Belet Xaawo",3.7807,41.8943,1,Twitter,"New media","03 December. Junior officer with Somali Intel agency killed in overnight confrontation with Al-Shabaab fighters in Beled Hawo town. Abdiqani Ahmed Farah and his team were ambushed during patrol in the town.",1,1571164644,SOM 7799290,706,SOM27313,27313,"03 December 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Rahanweyn-Bartire Sub-Clan Group (Somalia); Ormale Clan Group (Somalia)",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Kismaayo,,Kismayo,-0.3603,42.5463,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","03 December. Suspected AS fighters killed three civilian men hailing from Rahaweyn Bartire and Ormale clans at Quran-lago grazing area (c. 135 km west of Kismayo town) over charcoal burning. Charcoal burning was previously banned by AS.",3,1617662605,SOM 7532560,706,SOM27308,27308,"02 December 2018",2018,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Government of Somalia (2017-)",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Hawl Wadaag",2.048,45.32,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","02 December. A UVIED, fitted on the vehicle of a civil servant of the Ministry of Post, Telecommunications and Technology detonated in Howlwadag district. There were reports of injuries and the target person was killed by the blast. AS claimed responsibility.",1,1618571873,SOM 7579757,706,SOM27306,27306,"02 December 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Jowhar Communal Militia (Somalia)","Farmers (Somalia)",4,"Civilians (Somalia)","Farmers (Somalia)",7,47,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Jowhar,,Jowhar,2.7797,45.5042,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","02 December. A group of armed farmers using heavy weapons allegedly attacked other farmers at Mandheere and Kongo villages in Jowhar District.",0,1611613361,SOM 7531645,706,SOM27303,27303,"02 December 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Wadajir",2.0462,45.3341,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","02 December. A hand grenade was hurled at an SNA CP near Suuqa-Weyn neighbourhood in Wadajir district. Soldiers reacted with gunfire but there were no reports of casualties.",0,1618571872,SOM 7533452,706,SOM27305,27305,"02 December 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Teachers (Somlia)",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Yaqshid",2.0678,45.35,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","02 December. Suspected AS elements killed a male university lecturer, alleged to be pro-ISIS, at Towfiq vicinity in Yaqshid district.",1,1618571872,SOM 7579538,706,SOM27304,27304,"02 December 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Ceelasha Biyaha",2.0823,45.2102,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","02 December. Unidentified armed attackers killed a businessman at his shop in Ceelasha Biyaha village in Lower Shabelle region.",1,1611613361,SOM 6135263,706,SOM27302,27302,"02 December 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Habar Gedir Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Habar Gedir Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,44,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,"Bulo Burto",,Maxaas,4.3934,46.0882,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","02 December. Habargedir and Hawadle local clan militias clashed in Maxaas district. There was an exchange of small arms fire. Motive was clan retaliation.",0,1571260126,SOM 6135266,706,SOM27307,27307,"02 December 2018",2018,1,"Strategic developments","Disrupted weapons use","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Jubaland Security Force","AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-)",1,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Afmadow,,Afmadow,0.5172,42.071,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","02 December. An IED discovered by Jubaland security force planted along Afmadow airstrip was safely removed by AMISOM EOD team.",0,1571260126,SOM 6135272,706,SOM27298,27298,"01 December 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Balcad,,Balcad,2.39,45.3833,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","01 December. A RCIED, hidden by AS near SNA checkpoint exploded in Balcad district injuring some SNA soldiers. The soldiers opened gunfire to the directions of the attack and conducted a security search operation.",0,1571260126,SOM 6135273,706,SOM27299,27299,"01 December 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Dir Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Civilians (Somalia)","Farmers (Somalia)",7,47,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,"Belet Weyne",,"Belet Weyne",4.736,45.2043,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","01 December. Armed local militias from Dir clan killed two civilian farmers over a farm land dispute at Deefow village (c. 35 km north of Beletweyne).",2,1571260126,SOM 6135274,706,SOM27295,27295,"01 December 2018",2018,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Air/drone strike","Unidentified Military Forces",,8,"Al Shabaab",,2,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,"Buur Hakaba",,"Buulo Fulaay",2.1187,43.5202,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","01 December. Unidentified warplanes conducted an airstrike targeting an AS base at Mareer-Roob (c. 15 km north west of Buulo Fulay village). The target was senior AS members and fighters who were reportedly at the base during the attack.",0,1571260126,SOM 6135275,706,SOM27301,27301,"01 December 2018",2018,1,"Strategic developments","Change to group/activity","Military Forces of Somaliland (2010-)",,1,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Puntland Security Force",,1,11,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Sool,"Laas Caanood",,Laascaanood,8.4774,47.3597,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","01 December. An unspecified number of SLA troops in Lasanod were deployed to an area beyond Tukaraq to prevent Puntland forces from entering Lasanod and Taleh districts.",0,1571260126,SOM 7528952,706,SOM27300,27300,"01 December 2018",2018,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Mogadishu - Daynile",2.0581,45.3003,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","01 December. A RCIED, targeting a vehicle carrying government soldiers travelling outside of Mogadishu, in Daynile district. No casualties reported.",0,1618571872,SOM 7214138,706,SOM27292,27292,"30 November 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Baydhaba,,"Goof Guduud",3.3182,43.4731,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","30 November. AS fighters attacked SNA based at Goof-Gaduud Buurey village. No reports of casualties.",0,1600121131,SOM 7533651,706,SOM27293,27293,"30 November 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)","Teachers (Somalia)",7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Yaqshid",2.0678,45.35,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","30 November. Unidentified assailants killed 2 civilians at Darusalaam settlement vicinity in Yaqshiid District. One of the victims worked for a financial institution, while the other one was a schoolteacher.",2,1618571872,SOM 6135277,706,SOM27294,27294,"30 November 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Non-state actor overtakes territory","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,Jilib-Marca,1.7977,44.9076,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","30 November. AS fighters attacked settlements under Jilib Marka village where SNA have defensive bases. AS fighters managed to take control of all the settlements under Jilib Marka village.",0,1571260126,SOM 6233345,706,SOM27290,27290,"29 November 2018",2018,2,"Strategic developments","Non-violent transfer of territory","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Mudug,Xarardheere,,Xarardheere,4.6517,47.8584,1,"Radio Mogadishu; Halgan Media",National,"29 November. AS withdrew from Harardheere District in Mudug Region following an increase in US airstrike operations against the militant group in the region in recent weeks.Heavy movement of Al Shabaab fighters was reported in Mudug province as of December 1st.",0,1572403613,SOM 7534354,706,SOM27287,27287,"29 November 2018",2018,1,"Strategic developments",Arrests,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) National Intelligence and Security Agency",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,Mogadishu,2.0414,45.3337,1,Xinhua,International,"29 November. Somali security forces arrested a key al-Shabab suspect behind the bombing of Sahafi hotel in Mogadishu on Nov. 9 that left at least 50 people dead.",0,1618571872,SOM 7529521,706,SOM27288,27288,"29 November 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Mogadishu - Dharkenley",2.0095,45.25,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","29 November. Unidentified attackers shot and killed an electoral delegate at Macmacaanka village vicinity in Dharkeynley district.",1,1618571872,SOM 7529041,706,SOM27284,27284,"29 November 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Hodan,,"Mogadishu - Hodan",2.0333,45.35,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","29 November. AS elements hurled a hand grenade at General Gorod Military Camp in Hodan district. After the explosion, the soldiers shot back gunfire towards the suspected direction of the attack. There were no reports of casualties.",0,1611019338,SOM 6135283,706,SOM27285,27285,"29 November 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Islamic State (Somalia)",,2,22,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Afgooye,2.15,45.116,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","29 November. Two AS elements killed a civilian male alleged to be a member of pro-ISIS at Hawo-Tako village in Afgoye district.",1,1571260126,SOM 6135284,706,SOM27289,27289,"29 November 2018",2018,1,"Explosions/Remote violence",Grenade,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Afgooye,2.15,45.116,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","29 November. Al Shabaab elements hurled a hand grenade at a house hosting a wedding ceremony in Hawo-Tako village in Afgoye district. There were reports of injuries.",0,1571260126,SOM 6135285,706,SOM27291,27291,"29 November 2018",2018,1,Protests,"Peaceful protest","Protesters (Somalia)",,6,,,0,60,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Gedo,Garbahaarey,,Garbahaarey,3.328,42.2199,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","29 November. Local residents of Garbahaarey town staged a peaceful demonstration. It was said to be related to the political differences between Jubbaland state and FGS.",0,1571260126,SOM 6135287,706,SOM27283,27283,"29 November 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bari,Bossaso,,Bosaso,11.2842,49.1816,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","29 November. AS militants, using hand grenades and firearms, attacked a police checkpoint near the Bossaso municipality.",0,1571260126,SOM 6135288,706,SOM27286,27286,"29 November 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Diinsoor,,Diinsoor,2.4074,42.9766,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","29 November. AS fighters killed a South West State soldier at Dinsoor town. The victim was allegedly given up by another fellow soldier that defected in previous days from his unit in Dinsoor town.",1,1571260126,SOM 7214105,706,SOM27278,27278,"28 November 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,"Ceel Waregow",1.8087,44.7994,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","28 November. Al Shabaab militants ambushed an AMISOM convoy moving along Shalambood road at El-Waregow village. No casualties reported.",0,1600121130,SOM 7527979,706,SOM27280,27280,"28 November 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)","AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-)",7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Heliwa",2.0844,45.39,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","28 November. Unidentified armed men shot and killed a civilian man who worked with AMISOM at the livestock market neighbourhood in Heliwa district. Police later on arrested several people.",1,1618571872,SOM 6135291,706,SOM27277,27277,"28 November 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Jejele Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,24,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Gedo,Garbahaarey,,"Ceel Cadde",3.0359,41.8674,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","28 November. Al Shabaab fighters conducted a hit-and-run attack against Jajeele clan militias at Ceel-Cadde village. There was an exchange of small arms fire.",0,1571260126,SOM 6135293,706,SOM27279,27279,"28 November 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Civilians (Somalia)","Government of Somalia (2017-)",7,17,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bari,Bossaso,,Bosaso,11.2842,49.1816,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","28 November. A tax collector was shot dead by a police officer in front of the Bossaso municipality building following a disagreement due to the tax collector's refusal to stop after being halted by the policeman.",1,1571260126,SOM 6135294,706,SOM27282,27282,"28 November 2018",2018,1,"Strategic developments","Change to group/activity","Al Shabaab",,2,,,0,20,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,Jalalaqsi,,Jalalaqsi,3.3834,45.5969,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","28 November. AS fighters were observed moving at the outskirt of Jalalaqsi town. Reports indicated that the movement of AS fighters was unusual.",0,1571260126,SOM 6135295,706,SOM27281,27281,"28 November 2018",2018,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,Gendershe,1.8342,44.9667,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","28 November. A RCIED planted by al Shabaab targeting a SNA battlewagon travelling outside of Merka, exploded between Gendershe and Dhanaane vicinity near Gendershe village. The target vehicle was damaged by the blast.",0,1571260126,SOM 6135297,706,SOM27273,27273,"27 November 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Afgooye,2.15,45.116,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","27 November. Al Shabaab fighters killed Darul Amal School director at his school at Nakarumo village in Afgoye district.",1,1571260126,SOM 6135298,706,SOM27274,27274,"27 November 2018",2018,1,Protests,"Protest with intervention","Protesters (Somalia)","Labour Group (Somalia)",6,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,16,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Woqooyi Galbeed",Hargeysa,,Hargeysa,9.5598,44.0668,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","27 November. SLP arrested an unspecified number of taxi drivers of specific saloon vehicles in Hargeisa after a peaceful demonstration against the banning of specific saloon vehicle taxis from transporting passengers and goods outside of Hargeisa.",0,1571260126,SOM 6135300,706,SOM27271,27271,"27 November 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,"Belet Weyne",,"Hawo Tako",4.75,45.2,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","27 November. Al Shabaab fighters ambushed SNA forces at Hees Village.",0,1571260126,SOM 6135301,706,SOM27297,27297,"27 November 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)","Women (Somalia)",7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Woqooyi Galbeed",Hargeysa,,Hargeysa,9.5598,44.0668,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","27 November. A famous musician in Hargeisa was attacked by three unknown men at her home. The musician sustained 3 stab wounds.",0,1571260126,SOM 6135302,706,SOM27275,27275,"27 November 2018",2018,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Djibouti)",,8,38,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,"Bulo Burto",,"Bulo Burto",3.8519,45.5651,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","27 November. One soldier was injured when an IED exploded at AMISOM Djiboutian National Defence Forces (DNDF) who were safely defusing the IEDs.",0,1571260126,SOM 7529019,706,SOM27272,27272,"27 November 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) National Intelligence and Security Agency",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Waaberi",2.0195,45.31,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","27 November. Al Shabaab attackers shot and severely injured a NISA soldier at Bar Italy vicinity in Waberi district.",0,1618571872,SOM 7713417,706,SOM27270,27270,"27 November 2018",2018,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Air/drone strike","Military Forces of the United States (2017-2021)",,8,"Al Shabaab",,2,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Mudug,Hobyo,,Qaydaro,5.75,47.4833,1,VOA,International,"27 November. US strikes killed at least three AS fighters in Qay Adr, Mudug.",3,1614039933,SOM 7528104,706,SOM27276,27276,"27 November 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)","Women (Somalia)",7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Hodan,,"Mogadishu - Hodan",2.0333,45.35,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","27 November. A man killed a pregnant woman after a verbal disagreement at the Zone K village neighbourhood in Hodan district.",1,1611019335,SOM 6135305,706,SOM27263,27263,"26 November 2018",2018,1,"Strategic developments",Arrests,"Police Forces of Somaliland (2010-)",,1,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,17,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Woqooyi Galbeed",Hargeysa,,"Mahamud Haybe",9.5833,44.0667,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","26 November. SLP arrested youths suspected of creating unrest in Mohammad Haybe district of Hargeisa. An unspecified number of youth gangs were arrested by police.",0,1571260126,SOM 6135306,706,SOM27266,27266,"26 November 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,17,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Jowhar,,Mahadaay,2.9704,45.5347,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","26 November. SNA forces manning the entrance CP into Mahaday district shot at a mini-bus carrying vegetable and passengers after the driver refused to stop at the CP. The perpetrator was arrested.",0,1571260126,SOM 7529043,706,SOM27262,27262,"26 November 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Hodan,,"Mogadishu - Hodan",2.0333,45.35,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","27 November. Al Shabaab killed a government soldier at a coffee restaurant near Ex. Arwo Taleex vicinity in Hodan district. The perpetrators stole the pistol of the victim.",1,1611019338,SOM 7529044,706,SOM27267,27267,"26 November 2018",2018,1,"Strategic developments","Disrupted weapons use","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Hodan,,"Mogadishu - Hodan",2.0333,45.35,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","26 November. EOD experts from NISA and Somali police forces safely defused an IED, planted near KPP junction road neighbourhood in Hodan district.",0,1611019338,SOM 7532639,706,SOM27264,27264,"26 November 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Yaqshid",2.0678,45.35,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","26 November. AS elements killed Al Kifaaf School director at Coca Cola factory in Yaqshid district. Motive unknown.",1,1618571871,SOM 7528039,706,SOM27261,27261,"26 November 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Bondhere",2.0456,45.34,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","26 November. An unknown group hurled a hand grenade at a police force position at the Office of the District Commissioner vicinity in Bondheere district. The police forces opened gunfire to the direction of the attack.",0,1618571871,SOM 7531137,706,SOM27269,27269,"26 November 2018",2018,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Mogadishu - Daynile",2.0581,45.3003,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","26 November. A UVIED, attached to a private vehicle owned by a clan elder, detonated at his house in the vicinity in Deyniile district. The targeted person was not in the vehicle but casualties and damage of property.",0,1618571871,SOM 7532740,706,SOM27268,27268,"26 November 2018",2018,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Wadajir",2.0462,45.3341,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","26 November. A Toyota vehicle laden with explosive devices, parked in Kawo-Godey khat market vicinity in Wadajir district, exploded. The explosion burnt merchandise in the vicinity.",0,1618571871,SOM 7531258,706,SOM27265,27265,"26 November 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Heliwa",2.0844,45.39,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","26 November. Unidentified armed men killed a businessman in his shop at Godey village vicinity in Heliwa district.",1,1618571871,SOM 6135321,706,SOM27250,27250,"25 November 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Mudug,Gaalkacyo,,Gaalkacyo,6.7697,47.4308,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","25 November. Al Shabaab attacked the residence of a prominent religious leader in South Galkayo. AS elements were later neutralized by security forces.",1,1571260126,SOM 6135322,706,SOM27251,27251,"25 November 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Baydhaba,,Makuudo,3.0597,43.6041,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","25 November. Al Shabaab attacked an SNA checkpoint at Makuda village using small arms fire. Casualties unknown.",0,1571260126,SOM 6135323,706,SOM27255,27255,"25 November 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Macaswiley Militia",,3,23,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,Jalalaqsi,,Jalalaqsi,3.3834,45.5969,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","25 November. Al Shabaab fighters abducted four Macawisley clan militias at Jalalaqsi district in the residence of one of the militiamen.",0,1571260126,SOM 6135324,706,SOM27257,27257,"25 November 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Warshiikh Communal Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,47,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Balcad,,Warshiikh,2.2983,45.798,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","25 November. Clan militia shot at a group of civilians sitting outside of their home in Warsheekh district. The motive of the attack was clan retaliation. Casualities unknown.",0,1571260126,SOM 6135325,706,SOM27260,27260,"25 November 2018",2018,1,Riots,"Violent demonstration","Police Forces of Somalia (2017-) Prison Guards",,1,"Rioters (Somalia)","Prisoners (Somalia)",5,15,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Mudug,Gaalkacyo,,Gaalkacyo,6.7697,47.4308,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","25 November. A person was killed after police forces opened fire at prisoners who attempted to escape from the prison in North Galkayo.",1,1571260126,SOM 6135327,706,SOM27258,27258,"25 November 2018",2018,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Baydhaba,,Baidoa,3.1172,43.6469,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","25 November. An IED exploded at Adaada Siliga neighbourhood in Baidoa town. Government forces may have been the target but a civilian woman was injured.",0,1571260126,SOM 7532128,706,SOM27252,27252,"25 November 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) National Intelligence and Security Agency",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Shibis",2.0476,45.35,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","25 November. Suspected al Shabaab elements killed an alleged NISA officer, who was at a football field at Mana-polyo junction vicinity in Shibis district.",1,1618571870,SOM 7533427,706,SOM27259,27259,"25 November 2018",2018,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Wardhigley",2.0549,45.33,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","25 November. A RCIED, targeting a battlewagon transporting a high-ranking police officer of Wardhigley district, exploded at Labo - Dhagax village vicinity in Wardhigley District. The vehicle was damaged, and some people were injured.",0,1618571871,SOM 7530613,706,SOM27254,27254,"25 November 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Mogadishu - Dharkenley",2.0095,45.25,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","25 November. AS elements shot and injured a police officer, who was shopping near Kawo-Godey village vicinity in Dharkenley District.",0,1618571871,SOM 7687062,706,SOM27256,27256,"25 November 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Al Shabaab",,2,22,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bakool,Xudur,,Oddur,4.1213,43.8895,1,Alldhacdo,National,"25 November. An official of al Shabaab was killed by one of his bodyguards in Hudur town, the capital of Bakool Region.",1,1613499273,SOM 7527860,706,SOM27253,27253,"25 November 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Mogadishu - Daynile",2.0581,45.3003,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","25 November. Suspected al Shabaab militants shot dead a senior military officer at Bangala village vicinity in Dayniile district.",1,1618571871,SOM 6268941,706,SOM27223,27223,"24 November 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Balcad,,Balcad,2.39,45.3833,1,"Halgan Media",National,"24 November. AS fighters ambushed a military convoy carrying Somali government troops in the outskirts of Balcad town. No casualties reported so far.",0,1572403720,SOM 7527693,706,SOM27394,27394,"24 November 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Hodan,,"Mogadishu - Hodan",2.0333,45.35,2,"UN SEMG",Other,"24 November. AS elements killed an SNA soldier near Black-Sea junction vicinity in Hodan district.",1,1611019334,SOM 6135332,706,SOM27224,27224,"24 November 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Police Forces of Somaliland (2010-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Sool,"Laas Caanood",,Laascaanood,8.4774,47.3597,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","24 November. Unidentified attackers hurled a hand grenade and opened fire at a police station followed by exchanges from both sides in Las'anood city. No casualties reported.",0,1571260126,SOM 6135333,706,SOM27247,27247,"24 November 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Police Forces of Somaliland (2010-)",,1,"Police Forces of Somaliland (2010-)",,1,11,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Togdheer,Sheikh,,Sheikh,9.9333,45.1833,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","24 November. A Somaliland marine officer was killed by his fellow officer over alleged personal dispute at El Sheikh District.",1,1571260126,SOM 6135334,706,SOM27249,27249,"24 November 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Jubaland Security Force",,1,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Jubaland Security Force",,1,11,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Gedo,Baardheere,,"Bulo Gudud",2.6333,42.2333,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","24 November. A JSF soldier killed his fellow soldier, in the same unit, over an alleged personal dispute at Bula-Gudud village.",1,1571260126,SOM 6268967,706,SOM27218,27218,"23 November 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Afmadow,,Afmadow,0.5172,42.071,1,"Halgan Media",National,"23 November. Fighting erupted in the town of Afmadoow when heavily armed AS fighters engaged government troops in a fire fight. Casualties unreported so far.",0,1572403720,SOM 6135337,706,SOM27217,27217,"23 November 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians","Abduction/forced disappearance","Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Gedo,Doolow,,Doolow,4.1642,42.0794,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","23 November. AS fighters attacked Unsi village and also hijacked passengers in four vehicles that were being transported to Dollow district.",0,1571260126,SOM 7528345,706,SOM27221,27221,"23 November 2018",2018,1,"Strategic developments","Disrupted weapons use","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) National Intelligence and Security Agency",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Heliwa",2.0844,45.39,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","23 November. An IED planted near a Livestock Market neighbourhood in Heliwa District was diffused by NISA.",0,1618571870,SOM 7533249,706,SOM27219,27219,"23 November 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Yaqshid",2.0678,45.35,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","23 November. A RCIED, targeting a SNA vehicle, exploded in Yaqshid district. There was a brief exchange of gunfire between the perpetrators and SNA.",0,1618571869,SOM 7532277,706,SOM27222,27222,"23 November 2018",2018,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Yaqshid",2.0678,45.35,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","23 November. A RCIED, targeting SNA soldiers accompanying a battlewagon travelling in the General Daud Road vicinity, exploded near Towfiq market in Yaqshid district.",0,1618571870,SOM 7529462,706,SOM27220,27220,"23 November 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Wadajir",2.0462,45.3341,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","23 November. Suspected AS killed a businessman who owned a shop at Hormud building vicinity in Wadajir District. Motive unknown but suspected to be related to recent targeting of businesspeople.",1,1618571869,SOM 6135343,706,SOM27211,27211,"22 November 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,Gendershe,1.8342,44.9667,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","22 November. SNA forces conducted operations in al Shabaab strongholds in Gendershe. SNA managed to briefly take control of the village but later retreated.",0,1571260126,SOM 6135344,706,SOM27212,27212,"22 November 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"War Maxan",2.3973,45.0213,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","22 November. AS fighters ambushed SNA convoy travelling on the near Warmaxan village. An IED also exploded on the convoy and there was an exchange of heavy gunfire.",0,1571260126,SOM 6135345,706,SOM27216,27216,"22 November 2018",2018,1,Riots,"Violent demonstration","Rioters (Somalia)","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",5,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,15,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,"Belet Weyne",,"Belet Weyne",4.736,45.2043,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","22 November. SNA soldiers blocked Buundaweyne South bridge and Liiqliiqato bridge disrupting movements of all vehicles in and out of Beletweyne town over delay in payment of salaries. SNA commanders intervened.",0,1571260126,SOM 6135348,706,SOM27213,27213,"22 November 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bari,Bossaso,,Bosaso,11.2842,49.1816,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","22 November. A man was killed by armed assailants in New Bossaso area. The motive of the action was unknown.",1,1571260126,SOM 6135350,706,SOM27215,27215,"22 November 2018",2018,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,,,0,20,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Diinsoor,,Diinsoor,2.4074,42.9766,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","22 November. Al Shabaab fighters planted two IEDs that detonated at Dinsoor stadium. The blast destroyed two structures.",0,1571260126,SOM 7529282,706,SOM27214,27214,"22 November 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Hawl Wadaag",2.048,45.32,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","22 November. Unidentified assailants killed a prominent businessman at Bakara market in Howlwadag district.",1,1618571869,SOM 7214149,706,SOM27246,27246,"22 November 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Militia (Col. Caare)",,3,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Sanaag,"Ceel Afweyn",,"Ceel Afweyn",9.9293,47.2173,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","22 November. SLA and militias loyal to the defected Col. Aare clashed at a Somaliland military camp in El-Afwayn district. No casualties reported.",0,1600121131,SOM 6135352,706,SOM27202,27202,"21 November 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Gedo,"Belet Xaawo",,"Belet Xaawo",3.7807,41.8943,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","21 November. After killing a local elder in Belethawa, AS fighters proceeded towards the police station and exchanged gunfire with the local forces.",0,1571260126,SOM 6135353,706,SOM27203,27203,"21 November 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)","Government of Somalia (2017-)",7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Nugaal,Garoowe,,"Laanta Hawada",8.4449,48.5716,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","21 November. Unknown armed men killed a court worker in front of the Ministry of Transport in Lanta Hawada area. The motive of the act was unknown.",1,1571260126,SOM 6135354,706,SOM27207,27207,"21 November 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Government regains territory","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,Jilib-Marca,1.7977,44.9076,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","21 November. Somali National Army said it killed 28 al-Shabab militants and seized areas and villages in Jilib-Marca. The army also said senior al-Shabab foreign fighters from Kuwait, Lebanon and Sudan were killed.",28,1571260126,SOM 6135355,706,SOM27208,27208,"21 November 2018",2018,1,"Explosions/Remote violence",Grenade,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Gedo,Luuq,,Luuq,3.8,42.5446,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","21 November. AS member hurled a hand grenade at the residence of Luuq Police Commander. The hand grenade exploded at an open space in compound.",0,1571260126,SOM 6135356,706,SOM27209,27209,"21 November 2018",2018,1,Protests,"Peaceful protest","Protesters (Somalia)","Labour Group (Somalia)",6,,,0,60,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Woqooyi Galbeed",Berbera,,Berbera,10.4396,45.0143,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","21 November. Construction labourers demonstrated peacefully in front of the Office of the Governor of Sahil region against construction companies who employed foreign workers instead of the locals.",0,1571260126,SOM 6135360,706,SOM27201,27201,"21 November 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Militia (Col. Caare)",,3,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Sanaag,"Ceel Afweyn",,"Ceel Afweyn",9.9293,47.2173,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","21 November. Militiamen loyal to Col. Caare and SNA clashed at the outskirt of Elafweyn. There were no reports of casualties",0,1571260126,SOM 6135361,706,SOM27204,27204,"21 November 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Gedo,"Belet Xaawo",,"Belet Xaawo",3.7807,41.8943,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","21 November. AS fighters beheaded a prominent elder in Kalboley neighbourhood in Belethawa town and abducted two of his sons from his residence.",1,1571260126,SOM 6135362,706,SOM27210,27210,"21 November 2018",2018,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Afgooye,2.15,45.116,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","21 November. An IED explosion occurred at a checkpoint manned by SNA forces in Afgoye district. One SNA soldier was killed and two others were injured.",1,1571260126,SOM 7692103,706,SOM27200,27200,"21 November 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians","Abduction/forced disappearance","Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bakool,Xudur,,Oddur,4.1213,43.8895,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","21 November. AS fighters ambushed two rickshaws that were carrying food commodities near Faraq village (c. 09 km east of Hudur). One of them was taken and the other escaped.",0,1613499285,SOM 7531260,706,SOM27206,27206,"21 November 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Heliwa",2.0844,45.39,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","21 November. Unknown armed group kidnapped a man and his wife in Heliwa District, shot and wounded them and returned their bodies to their home. Motives unknown.",0,1618571869,SOM 7528190,706,SOM27205,27205,"21 November 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Islamic State (Somalia)",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Hawl Wadaag",2.048,45.32,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","21 November. Suspected ISIS militants killed two staff members of a telecommunications company at Bakara junction in Howlwadag district.",2,1618571868,SOM 7519012,706,SOM27198,27198,"20 November 2018",2018,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)","Government of Somalia (2017-)",7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Waaberi",2.0195,45.31,1,"Undisclosed Source; Radio Kulmiye","Local partner-Other","20 November. Somali Member of Parliament Dahir Amin Jesow has reportedly survived an assassination attempt when a bomb fitted into his car detonated in Waaberi district.",0,1618571868,SOM 6135365,706,SOM27196,27196,"20 November 2018",2018,1,"Strategic developments","Disrupted weapons use","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Gedo,Luuq,,Urkut,3.519,42.7703,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","20 November. RCIED, planted by AS targeting a ENDF convoy travelling from Baidoa to Dolow, was found in Yurkut village. The RCIED was safely destroyed by the ENDF EOD team.",0,1571260126,SOM 7529046,706,SOM27199,27199,"20 November 2018",2018,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Hodan,,"Mogadishu - Hodan",2.0333,45.35,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","20 November. A SNA soldier died after UVIED placed on his vehicle detonated at Zone K neighbourhood in Hodan district. AS took responsibility.",1,1611019338,SOM 7709374,706,SOM27195,27195,"20 November 2018",2018,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Air/drone strike","Military Forces of the United States (2017-2021)",,8,"Al Shabaab",,2,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Mudug,Xarardheere,,Xarardheere,4.6517,47.8584,1,"Undisclosed Source; AFRICOM","Local partner-Other","20 November. The US conducted airstrike against AS base at Harardheere district in Mudug region. Several vehicles belonging to AS, en-route to their bases, were destroyed. AFRICOM said six were killed.",6,1614039921,SOM 7799251,706,SOM27197,27197,"20 November 2018",2018,1,"Explosions/Remote violence",Grenade,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (International)","UN: United Nations",7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Kismaayo,,Kismayo,-0.3603,42.5463,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","20 November. A hand grenade was hurled into the compound of UN staff members in Farjano village. No casualty has been reported.",0,1617662605,SOM 5869604,706,SOM27192,27192,"19 November 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Ethiopia)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Baydhaba,,Berdale,3.2144,43.198,1,"Somali Memo",National,"19 November. Ethiopian troops were targeted by AS as they were leaving Baidoa and heading to Bardale District.",0,1567462282,SOM 5869638,706,SOM27191,27191,"19 November 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Militia (Ahmed Madoobe)",,3,23,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Kismaayo,,"Abdale Birole",-0.4906,42.1969,1,"Somali Memo",National,"19 November. Al-Shabab forces attacked a military base belonging to the militia of the administration of Ahmed Madobe in Abdila Birole area, leading to fierce fighting.",0,1567462282,SOM 6135368,706,SOM27189,27189,"19 November 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Dhuusamarreeb Communal Militia (Somalia)","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Galmudug Administration",4,24,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Galgaduud,Dhuusamarreeb,,Dhuusamarreeb,5.5376,46.3867,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","19 November. AS attacked residents of Dhagaxyaale village. The residents supported by Galmudug Security forces fought back. Two fighters from each were killed.",4,1571260126,SOM 6135369,706,SOM27193,27193,"19 November 2018",2018,1,"Strategic developments",Arrests,"Police Forces of Somaliland (2010-)",,1,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,17,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Woqooyi Galbeed",Hargeysa,,"Mahamud Haybe",9.5833,44.0667,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","19 November. An unspecified number of youth gangs were arrested by SLP during a security operation for allegedly creating unrest in the Mohammad Haybe district in Hargeisa.",0,1571260126,SOM 7710312,706,SOM27186,27186,"19 November 2018",2018,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Air/drone strike","Military Forces of the United States (2017-2021)",,8,"Al Shabaab",,2,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Mudug,Hobyo,,Debatscile,5.1667,48.1333,2,AFRICOM,Regional,"19 November. Two separate US airstrikes against al-Shabab militants near Debatscile village in central Somalia. The first killed 27 militants, the second killed 10. Coded as two separate events.",27,1614039923,SOM 7530377,706,SOM27190,27190,"19 November 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Hawl Wadaag",2.048,45.32,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","19 November. AS militants killed two government soldiers who were sitted in a Restaurant in Howlwadag district.",2,1618571867,SOM 7798171,706,SOM27188,27188,"19 November 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Military Forces of Jubaland (2013-)",,1,11,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Kismaayo,,Kismayo,-0.3603,42.5463,1,"Halgan Media",National,"19 November. The Jubaland Regional State executed a soldier known as Abdirizak Abdullahi with a firing squad in the port city of Kismaayo.",1,1617662602,SOM 7579637,706,SOM27194,27194,"19 November 2018",2018,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Burundi)",,8,38,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Jowhar,,Jowhar,2.7797,45.5042,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","19 November. AMISOM BNDF foot patrol team securing the route heading to a water point was hit by an IED. The IED injured two AMISOM soldiers.",0,1611613361,SOM 7528226,706,SOM27185,27185,"18 November 2018",2018,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Mogadishu - Daynile",2.0581,45.3003,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","18 November. An RCIED by AS targeting the vehicle of the custodial corps force officer exploded near Weydow village in Deynile district. An officer and a civilian passerby were killed.",2,1618571867,SOM 6135373,706,SOM27182,27182,"18 November 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Afgooye,2.15,45.116,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","18 November. Two passengers were injured after an armed militia shot at a food truck in Afgoye district. They shot because the driver refused to stop as they ordered.",0,1571260126,SOM 6135375,706,SOM27181,27181,"18 November 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Omar Mahmud Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Civilians (Somalia)","Omar Mahmud Clan Group (Somalia)",7,47,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Mudug,Gaalkacyo,,Gaalkacyo,6.7697,47.4308,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","18 November. A man from Omar Mohamud clan was stabbed to death by another man from the same clan at Israac village in North Galkayo over an unknown dispute.",1,1571260126,SOM 6308693,706,SOM27183,27183,"18 November 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)","Journalists (Somalia)",7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Mudug,Gaalkacyo,,Gaalkacyo,6.7697,47.4308,1,"Shabelle Media Network",National,"18 November. After a grenade attack on a police station in Galkayo, journalist Farhan Farah Abdi of Radio Jareiban, was stabbed by unknown attackers.",0,1572403778,SOM 7529047,706,SOM27180,27180,"18 November 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab","Islamic State (Somalia)",2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Hodan,,"Mogadishu - Hodan",2.0333,45.35,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","18 November. Suspected al Shabaab/pro-ISIS militants killed an SNA officer at Bakara junction road neighbourhood in Hodan district. Soldiers arrested several suspects later on.",1,1611019338,SOM 6308517,706,SOM27184,27184,"18 November 2018",2018,1,"Explosions/Remote violence",Grenade,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Mudug,Gaalkacyo,,Gaalkacyo,6.7697,47.4308,1,"Shabelle Media Network",National,"18 November. Unknown gunmen threw a grenade at a police station in Galkayo. One killed and several wounded.",1,1572403778,SOM 7532035,706,SOM27175,27175,"17 November 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Macaswiley Militia",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,Mogadishu,2.0414,45.3337,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","17 November. Armed militia, allegedly anti-AS fighters locally known as 'Macawisley', shot at a vehicle carrying animals to Mogadishu. Additional reports indicated that the vehicle was targeted by the militia group because it belonged to AS.",0,1618571867,SOM 6135380,706,SOM27174,27174,"17 November 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Qoryooley,,Qoryooley,1.7878,44.53,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","17 November. RCIED, targeting an AMISOM convoy in Qoryoley, detonated; ensuing gunfire between AMISOM and AS injured four AMISOM fighters.",0,1571260126,SOM 6135381,706,SOM27176,27176,"17 November 2018",2018,1,Protests,"Protest with intervention","Protesters (Somalia)",,6,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,16,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Woqooyi Galbeed",Hargeysa,,Hargeysa,9.5598,44.0668,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","17 November. Taxi drivers in Hargeisa held a demonstration against a recent travel ban by the Somaliland Ministry of Transport on the use of Toyota Vitz as taxis. Arrests reported.",0,1571260126,SOM 6135382,706,SOM27178,27178,"17 November 2018",2018,1,"Strategic developments","Change to group/activity","Government of Somaliland (2010-)",,1,,,0,10,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Woqooyi Galbeed",Hargeysa,,Hargeysa,9.5598,44.0668,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","17 November. Somaliland authorities issued a directive that restricts all Toyota Vitz taxis from using the road that passes in front of Somaliland Presidential State House. Motive of the directive is related to security.",0,1571260126,SOM 6135386,706,SOM27179,27179,"17 November 2018",2018,1,Protests,"Excessive force against protesters","Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Protesters (Somalia)",,6,16,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Gedo,Baardheere,,Bardera,2.3385,42.2843,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","17 November. Residents protested against the newly appointed District Commissioner during his arrival in Bardheere. Security forces escorting the Commissioner shot at the protesters, injuring four.",0,1571260126,SOM 7531261,706,SOM27177,27177,"17 November 2018",2018,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Burundi)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Heliwa",2.0844,45.39,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","17 November. One soldier from AMISOM Burundi was killed after an RCIED by al Shabaab fighters detonated in Heliwa district.",1,1618571867,SOM 6135390,706,SOM27166,27166,"16 November 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Galmudug Administration",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Galgaduud,Dhuusamarreeb,,Dhuusamarreeb,5.5376,46.3867,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","16 November. Galmudug forces and AS militants clashed at Golangole village, Dhuusamarreeb district. Two soldiers of the Gakmudug forces were killed.",1,1571260126,SOM 6135391,706,SOM27167,27167,"16 November 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,"Belet Weyne",,"Belet Weyne",4.736,45.2043,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","16 November. Al Shabaab fighters hurled a hand grenade at an SNA check point located opposite Lamagalay Military Camp in Hilaac neighbourhood. No casualties reported.",0,1571260126,SOM 6135395,706,SOM27168,27168,"16 November 2018",2018,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Kismaayo,,Bar-Sanguun,-0.4876,42.1839,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","16 November. One SNA soldier was killed due to an explosion of an IED, targeting SNA soldiers on foot patrol at Bar-sanguni village.",1,1571260126,SOM 6135396,706,SOM27165,27165,"16 November 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Maritime Police Force",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bari,Bossaso,,Galgala,10.9901,49.0568,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","16 November. Three PMPF: Puntland Maritime Police Force were wounded when their vehicle due to a detonation of RCIED by AS in the Galgala area.",0,1571260126,SOM 6135397,706,SOM27173,27173,"16 November 2018",2018,1,"Strategic developments","Change to group/activity","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Puntland Security Force",,1,,,0,10,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Sool,"Laas Caanood",,"Tuko Raq",8.5673,47.6438,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","16 November. An unspecified number of Puntland soldiers were deployed near Tukaraq in anticipation of renewed clashes between Somali and Puntland forces.",0,1571260126,SOM 7691912,706,SOM27163,27163,"16 November 2018",2018,1,Protests,"Peaceful protest","Protesters (Somalia)",,6,,,0,60,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bakool,Xudur,,Oddur,4.1213,43.8895,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","16 November. Community members and supporters of Muqtar Robow held a peaceful demo in Hudur town protesting FGS' intervention in the upcoming South West State presidential elections.",0,1613499284,SOM 7533207,706,SOM27164,27164,"16 November 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Heliwa",2.0844,45.39,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","16 November. Al Shabaab hurled hand grenade at government troops patrolling the Livestock Market in Heliwa district. One soldier was injured.",0,1618571866,SOM 7529442,706,SOM27172,27172,"16 November 2018",2018,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-)",,8,38,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Heliwa",2.0844,45.39,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","16 November. A BNDF logistics convoy returning from Jowhar is hit by a roadside IED in Suuqa Xoloha. One AMISOM soldier is killed and another injured.",1,1618571866,SOM 7531264,706,SOM27157,27157,"15 November 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Islamic State (Somalia)",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Heliwa",2.0844,45.39,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","15 November. Suspected pro-ISIS men killed a staff member of a telecommunications company at livestock Market in Heliwa district. The motive is allegedly due to the refusal of the company to give financial support to the group.",1,1618571865,SOM 7529286,706,SOM27156,27156,"15 November 2018",2018,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Hawl Wadaag",2.048,45.32,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","15 November. An Under Vehicle Improvised Explosive Device detonated at Bakara market area in Howlwadaag district. One person was killed while two others were injured.",1,1618571865,SOM 7529048,706,SOM27159,27159,"15 November 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Hodan,,"Mogadishu - Hodan",2.0333,45.35,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","15 November. Unknown attackers killed a staff member of a printing company at Sepiano neighbourhood in Hodan district. They stole the mobile phone of the deceased.",1,1611019338,SOM 7529049,706,SOM27158,27158,"15 November 2018",2018,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Hodan,,"Mogadishu - Hodan",2.0333,45.35,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","15 November. A person was killed after a landmine detonated at Bakara Market area of Mogadishu, Hodan District. A Government vehicle was the target.",1,1611019338,SOM 6135400,706,SOM27161,27161,"15 November 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians","Abduction/forced disappearance","Saad Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Civilians (Somalia)","Majeerteen Clan Group (Somalia); Government of Somalia (2017-) Galmudug Administration",7,47,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bari,Bossaso,,Bosaso,11.2842,49.1816,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","15 November. Sa'ad clan militia kidnapped a man suspected to be from Majeerteen clan. Galmudug local authorities and elders attempted to secure the release of the victim.",0,1571260126,SOM 6135401,706,SOM27162,27162,"15 November 2018",2018,1,Protests,"Peaceful protest","Protesters (Somalia)",,6,,,0,60,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Baydhaba,,Berdale,3.2144,43.198,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","15 November. Community members held a peaceful demo in Berdale district protesting FGS' intervention in the upcoming South West State presidential elections.",0,1571260126,SOM 7533745,706,SOM27160,27160,"15 November 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Wardhigley",2.0549,45.33,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","15 November. Unknown attackers killed a young man at Labo dhagax vicinity in Wardhiigley district. Motive unknown.",1,1618571866,SOM 7528715,706,SOM27149,27149,"14 November 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Heliwa",2.0844,45.39,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","14 November. Al Shabaab fighters hurled a hand grenade at government position in Heliwa district and the troops responded after the blast. No casualties reported.",0,1618571864,SOM 7529050,706,SOM27150,27150,"14 November 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Hodan,,"Mogadishu - Hodan",2.0333,45.35,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","14 November. Al Shabaab fighters hurled a hand grenade at an SNA position in Hodan district. The security forces opened gunfire after the explosion and briefly closed the road. Two civilian injured.",0,1611019338,SOM 6135407,706,SOM27151,27151,"14 November 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Unidentified Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Unidentified Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,44,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bari,Bossaso,,Bosaso,11.2842,49.1816,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","14 November. Clash between two clans led to the injury of two civilians in Bossaso.",0,1571260126,SOM 6135408,706,SOM27153,27153,"14 November 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Saad Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Marehan-Wagardhac Sub-Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,44,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Galgaduud,Cadaado,,Galinsoor,6.4264,46.7055,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","14 November. Clash between Sa'ad and Wagardhac clans militia in Galinsoor left one person wounded. The clash was related to a previous clan feud between the two clans.",1,1571260126,SOM 6135409,706,SOM27154,27154,"14 November 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Gaaljecel Clan Group (Somalia)",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,"Belet Weyne",,"Belet Weyne",4.736,45.2043,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","14 November. An influential elder hailing from Gaaljecel clan killed by AS elements near Beletweyne town.",1,1571260126,SOM 6135410,706,SOM27155,27155,"14 November 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Unidentified Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Unidentified Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,44,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Cadale,,Cadale,2.7603,46.3222,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","14 November. One clan militia was killed when two clan militia clashed at Laba-Garas settlement in Cadale district of Middle Shabelle region. The motive of clash is unknown.",1,1571260126,SOM 6135412,706,SOM27152,27152,"14 November 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)","AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Ethiopia)",1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,"Buur Hakaba",,Lug-Habar,2.918,43.9315,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","14 November. AS fighters ambushed AMISOM, ENDF and SNA convoy near Lug-Habar village. Heavy gunfire exchange followed the ambush. No casualties reported.",0,1571260126,SOM 7529522,706,SOM27142,27142,"13 November 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,11,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Mogadishu - Dharkenley",2.0095,45.25,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","13 November. A soldier was killed after police and military units clashed at Kawa-Godey village in Dharkenley district over alleged because of alleged 'suspicion between the two forces.'",1,1618571864,SOM 7534413,706,SOM27145,27145,"13 November 2018",2018,1,"Strategic developments",Arrests,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) National Intelligence and Security Agency",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,Mogadishu,2.0414,45.3337,1,Xinhua,International,"13 November. Somalia's National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA) confirmed the arrest of an Islamic State (IS) operative in Mogadishu, who was in charge of finance.",0,1618571864,SOM 7799374,706,SOM27147,27147,"13 November 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Pastoralists (Somalia)",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Kismaayo,,Kismayo,-0.3603,42.5463,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","13 November. Suspected AS fighters killed a pastoralist at Dado-Duqati grazing area (c. 130 km west of Kismayo). Another civilian was reportedly abducted.",1,1617662605,SOM 7528550,706,SOM27143,27143,"13 November 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Mogadishu - Dharkenley",2.0095,45.25,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","13 November. An unidentified armed group hurled a hand grenade at police in Dharkenley district. The HG landed on an empty place near the soldiers' position. The forces shot at the direction of the HG.",0,1618571864,SOM 6135418,706,SOM27148,27148,"13 November 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Unidentified Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,14,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Togdheer,Buuhoodle,,Dhammay,8.3267,47.0629,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","13 November. An unidentified clan militia ambushed a SLA escorting the mission of Somaliland Minister of Interior and Somaliland Minister of Water in Dhumay. No casualties reported.",0,1571260126,SOM 6135420,706,SOM27146,27146,"13 November 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Puntland Maritime Police Force",,1,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Maritime Police Force",,1,11,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bari,Bossaso,,Bosaso,11.2842,49.1816,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","13 November. An officer of the Puntland Maritime Police Force (PMPF) killed one of his colleagues due to alleged personal dispute.",1,1571260126,SOM 7530379,706,SOM27144,27144,"13 November 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Islamic State (Somalia)",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Hawl Wadaag",2.048,45.32,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","13 November. Suspected ISIS assassins killed a staff member of a telecommunications company and injured another at Bar-Ubah junction in Howlwadag district. A female bystander was wounded.",1,1618571864,SOM 7532298,706,SOM27135,27135,"12 November 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Government of Somalia (2017-)",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Waaberi",2.0195,45.31,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","12 November. Suspected AS fighters killed a local government official near Maka-Al-Mukarama road in Waberi district. Residents captured one of the fighters.",1,1618571864,SOM 6127744,706,SOM27137,27137,"12 November 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Unidentified Armed Group (International)",,3,23,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Juba",Jilib,,Jilib,0.4833,42.7666,1,Twitter,"New media","12 November. Al-Shabaab fighters in Jilib town shot dead a foreign fighter (not identified) in a mosque after he rejected to surrender, pulled a hand grenade as Al-Shabaab militants tried to detain him for being 'Anti-Al-Shabaab'.",1,1571164643,SOM 6135424,706,SOM27138,27138,"12 November 2018",2018,1,Protests,"Peaceful protest","Protesters (Somalia)",,6,,,0,60,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Mudug,Gaalkacyo,,Gaalkacyo,6.7697,47.4308,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","12 November. About 100 people demonstrated against the arrest and demanding release of 'Abdirisak Hussein Tahliil' in South Galkayo, accused of having links with AS.",0,1571260126,SOM 6135425,706,SOM27139,27139,"12 November 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians","Abduction/forced disappearance","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Balcad,,Balad,2.35,45.3833,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","13 November. Armed militia kidnapped several passengers travelling by road between Ceel-Geelow and Gololey settlement in Balcad district. The passengers were robbed of their belongings and assaulted by the armed militia.",0,1571260126,SOM 6135426,706,SOM27140,27140,"12 November 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,K50,2.0054,44.9872,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","12 November. AS fighters attacked government troops positioned at KM50 neighbourhood in Afgoye district. AS fighters were repelled. No casualties reported.",0,1571260126,SOM 6135435,706,SOM27141,27141,"12 November 2018",2018,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,Marka,1.7131,44.7639,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","12 November. An explosion of a RCIED planted by al Shabaab in Ceel-Xaaji village in Marka town affected SNA troops. Fatalities unknown.",0,1571260126,SOM 6135436,706,SOM27136,27136,"12 November 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians","Abduction/forced disappearance","Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Women (Somalia)",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Baydhaba,,Makuudo,3.0597,43.6041,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","12 November. Al Shabaab fighters abducted a civilian woman in her own teashop in Makuda village.",0,1571260126,SOM 6135439,706,SOM27131,27131,"11 November 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,Jalalaqsi,,Shaw,3.4166,45.4085,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","11 November. Al Shabaab fighters executed a 15-year-old boy in Shaw village. The teen was accused of sexually assaulting another male teenager and sentenced to execution by the AS court.",1,1571260126,SOM 6135440,706,SOM27133,27133,"11 November 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Afgooye,2.15,45.116,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","11 November. AS Amniyats, hurled a hand grenade at government troops positioned at Tadamun village in Afgoye district. Security forces opened gunfire after the explosion. No fatalities reported.",0,1571260126,SOM 6135444,706,SOM27129,27129,"11 November 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Baydhaba,,"Mooda Mooda",3.007,43.8494,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","11 November. AS fighters ambushed a vehicle transporting khat near Mooda Mooda village with SNA soldier. AS fighters retreated.",0,1571260126,SOM 6135445,706,SOM27130,27130,"11 November 2018",2018,1,Protests,"Peaceful protest","Protesters (Somalia)",,6,,,0,60,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Gedo,Garbahaarey,,Garbahaarey,3.328,42.2199,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","11 November. Residents of Garbaharrey town staged a demonstration against the visit of Jubaland State President. The cause is the tensions between the Jubbaland state and the Federal Government of Somalia.",0,1571260126,SOM 6135446,706,SOM27132,27132,"11 November 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Saad Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Civilians (Somalia)","Dir Clan Group (Somalia)",7,47,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Mudug,Jariiban,,Tawfiiq,6.6173,48.8752,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","11 November. A pastoralist man from Dir clan was shot dead by armed pastoralist men from Sa'ad clan at Towfiq district in suspected clan revenge.",1,1571260126,SOM 6135447,706,SOM27128,27128,"11 November 2018",2018,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Ethiopia)","Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Baydhaba,,"Jiiro Gurey",3.2024,43.2709,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","11 November. AS fighters planted an IED which exploded and killed ENDF contingent and SWSPF convoy near Jeera Gurey village. One ENDF and two South West State Police Force (SWSPF) soldiers were killed.",3,1571260126,SOM 6135448,706,SOM27134,27134,"11 November 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians","Sexual violence","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)","Women (Somalia)",7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,Barowe,1.86,44.76,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","11 November. Somali security forces in Barawe discovered the dead body of a 28 years old female in Abasiibo village, Barawe district, who was killed after a sexual assault.",1,1571260126,SOM 7531236,706,SOM27127,27127,"11 November 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Hodan,,"Mogadishu - Hodan",2.0333,45.35,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","11 November. Al Shabaab killed a government official at Seypiano village in Hodan district. The man was working at state house. Motive unknown.",1,1611019346,SOM 7523169,706,SOM27115,27115,"10 November 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,Mogadishu,2.0414,45.3337,1,"Halgan Media",National,"10 November. Ambush by an armed group in Weydow district, outskirts of Muqdishu, left one civilian and two government soldiers dead.",3,1618571863,SOM 7532403,706,SOM27123,27123,"10 November 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,Mogadishu,2.0414,45.3337,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","10 November. Al Shabaab fighters killed an electoral delegate of South-West State regional administration at Weydow area in Deynile district.",1,1618571864,SOM 6135450,706,SOM27124,27124,"10 November 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Suleiman Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Civilians (Somalia)","Saad Clan Group (Somalia)",7,47,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Galgaduud,Cadaado,,Cadaado,6.1457,46.6271,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","10 November. A man from Sa'ad clan was killed by an armed man from Suleiman clan in Cadaado town in a clan retaliation.",1,1571260126,SOM 6135451,706,SOM27125,27125,"10 November 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Omar Mahmud Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Civilians (Somalia)","Omar Mahmud Clan Group (Somalia)",7,47,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Mudug,Gaalkacyo,,Israac,6.77,47.43,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","10 November. An armed man from the Omar Mohamud clan killed another member of his own clan due to a land dispute near Masjid Al-Huda at Israac village in North Galkayo.",1,1571260126,SOM 6135452,706,SOM27126,27126,"10 November 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Saad Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Civilians (Somalia)","Suleiman Clan Group (Somalia)",7,47,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Mudug,Hobyo,,Hobyo,5.3505,48.5268,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","10 November. A civilian man from Suleiman clan was killed by an armed man from Sa'ad clan in Hobyo town due to an alleged dispute.",1,1571260126,SOM 6135454,706,SOM27171,27171,"10 November 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Militia (Ahmed Hassan Cadow Daci)",,3,"Police Forces of Somalia (2012-2017) Galmudug Administration",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Mudug,Hobyo,,Hobyo,5.3505,48.5268,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","10 November. Local militia led by Ali Hassan attacked Galmudug Police who were conducting a house to house search of the town. At least 1 officer was killed before the Police withdrew.",1,1571260126,SOM 7799497,706,SOM27116,27116,"10 November 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)","Women (Somalia)",7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Kismaayo,,Kismayo,-0.3603,42.5463,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","10 November. An armed man killed a girl, who was in a mini-bus in Siinaay area of Kismayo town. Motive unknown.",1,1617662605,SOM 7519011,706,SOM27113,27113,"09 November 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) National Intelligence and Security Agency",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Hodan,,"Mogadishu - Hodan",2.0333,45.35,1,"Twitter; Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","09 November. Three Vehicle Bourne Improvised Explosive Devices (VBIED) explosions occurred outside three main buildings - Hotel Hayaat, Sahafi Hotel and the CID HQs - at KM4 in Hodan district. Armed clashes followed between Al Shabab fighters and NISA. The event claimed the lives of at least 50 people.",50,1611019286,SOM 7531674,706,SOM27114,27114,"09 November 2018",2018,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,Mogadishu,2.0414,45.3337,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","09 November. A civilian was injured after a Remote Controlled Improvised Explosive Device (RCIED) planted along Macalin Nur Road detonated.",0,1618571863,SOM 7579759,706,SOM27109,27109,"08 November 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-)",,8,38,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Jowhar,,Jowhar,2.7797,45.5042,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","08 November. AMISOM troops responded by opening gunfire when an IED targeted their convoy in Jowhar, Middle Shabelle region. Casualties unknown.",0,1611613361,SOM 7579539,706,SOM27112,27112,"08 November 2018",2018,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Ceelasha Biyaha",2.0823,45.2102,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","08 November. Roadside explosion IED targeting Somali National Army (SNA) at Elasha-Biyaha neighbourhood, Afgoye district injured two soldiers and two other people.",0,1611613361,SOM 6135460,706,SOM27110,27110,"08 November 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle","Wanla Weyn",,"Wanla Weyne",2.6195,44.8936,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","08 November. Two people were killed when their mini-bus was ambushed by Al Shabab fighters on the road between Warmahan and Wanleweyn district, Lower Shabelle Region.",2,1571260126,SOM 7527600,706,SOM27111,27111,"08 November 2018",2018,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)","Government of Somalia (2017-)",7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,Mogadishu,2.0414,45.3337,1,Twitter,"New media","08 November. Abdiweli Mohamed Ibrahim, a state minister and member of regional parliament, was killed due to an explosion of a car bomb fitted into his car Mogadishu.",1,1618571863,SOM 5838624,706,SOM27107,27107,"07 November 2018",2018,1,"Strategic developments","Change to group/activity","AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Ethiopia)",,8,,,0,80,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Sool,"Laas Caanood",,Laascaanood,8.4774,47.3597,2,RiskMap,Other,"07 November. Ethiopian troops were deployed to Dhumay and Saaxdheer in Lascaanod to intervene in the recent clan clashes in the region.",0,1567462242,SOM 7799335,706,SOM27104,27104,"07 November 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-)",,8,"Military Forces of Jubaland (2013-)",,1,18,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Kismaayo,,Kismayo,-0.3603,42.5463,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","07 November. AMISOM armoured personnel carrier (APC) accidentally hit and killed one JSF soldier in Shaqalaha village.",1,1617662605,SOM 7532330,706,SOM27108,27108,"07 November 2018",2018,1,Riots,"Violent demonstration","Rioters (Somalia)",,5,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-)",,8,58,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Hodan,,"Mogadishu - Hodan",2.0333,45.35,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","07 November. Several residents in Hodan, Mogadishu city protested against AMISOM troops involved in a shooting incident in Heliwa district on 6 November by throwing stones at AMISOM convoys.",0,1611019349,SOM 6135462,706,SOM27103,27103,"07 November 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians","Abduction/forced disappearance","Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (International)","Aid Workers (International); Aid Workers (Somalia)",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Gedo,"Belet Xaawo",,"Belet Xaawo",3.7807,41.8943,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","07 November. Al Shabaab fighters abducted three international staff members of an INGO working from local health center in Balet hawa town and took them to Ceel cade village.",0,1571260126,SOM 6135464,706,SOM27105,27105,"07 November 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Afgooye,2.15,45.116,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","07 November. An armed group killed a civilian and injured a staff member of Hormud Telecom at Elasha-Biyaha village, Afgoye District. The motive for the killing is unknown.",1,1571260126,SOM 6135465,706,SOM27106,27106,"07 November 2018",2018,1,"Strategic developments","Disrupted weapons use","Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Lafoole,2.0833,45.1667,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","07 November. Police diffused an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) planted on the roadside alongside the Lafole settlement, Afgoye District.",0,1571260126,SOM 6135466,706,SOM27102,27102,"07 November 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians","Abduction/forced disappearance","Unidentified Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Civilians (Somalia)","Government of Somalia (2017-)",7,47,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Nugaal,Garoowe,,Garowe,8.4064,48.4819,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","07 November. Armed men hijacked a vehicle owned by Puntland's MP as he was driving it in the centre of Garowe town. The motive is said to be clan related.",0,1571260126,SOM 7799296,706,SOM27170,27170,"06 November 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Pirates (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (International)","Civilians (Taiwan)",7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Kismaayo,,Kismayo,-0.3603,42.5463,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","06 November. The Taiwan Tuna Longline Association reported a Taiwanese FV was attacked by possible Somali pirates near the Port of Kismayo.",0,1617662605,SOM 7531266,706,SOM27098,27098,"06 November 2018",2018,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Heliwa",2.0844,45.39,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","06 November. AMISOM forces were targeted by a Remote Controlled Improvised Explosive Device (RCIED) near Heliwa. The perpetrators are likely al Shabaab, though this was not confirmed by the source.",1,1618571862,SOM 7525654,706,SOM27101,27101,"06 November 2018",2018,1,Riots,"Violent demonstration","Rioters (Somalia)",,5,,,0,50,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,Mogadishu,2.0414,45.3337,1,"Radio Dalsan",National,"06 November. Following the killing of civilians by AMISOM forces in Mogadishu, youth barred main roads along the area burning tires in protest of the killings.",0,1618571863,SOM 7523164,706,SOM27095,27095,"06 November 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-)",,8,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,78,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,Mogadishu,2.0414,45.3337,1,"Halgan Media",National,"06 November. AMISOM forces reportedly killed four civilians in Mogadishu. Reason unknown.",4,1618571862,SOM 6135468,706,SOM27094,27094,"06 November 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-)",,8,"Al Shabaab",,2,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,Golweyn,1.6584,44.58,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","06 November. A civilian was killed when AMISOM troops carried out attack against AS controlled areas in Golweyn, Marka district.",1,1571260126,SOM 6135469,706,SOM27096,27096,"06 November 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Omar Mahmud Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Civilians (Somalia)","Saad Clan Group (Somalia); Pastoralists (Somalia)",7,47,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Galgaduud,Cadaado,,Xananburre,5.86,46.96,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","06 November. A pastoralist from the Sa'ad clan was shot dead by militia from Omar Mohamud clan, at Xananbuuro village. The motive is suspected to be clan revenge.",1,1571260126,SOM 6135471,706,SOM27097,27097,"06 November 2018",2018,1,"Explosions/Remote violence",Grenade,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Gedo,"Belet Xaawo",,"Belet Xaawo",3.7807,41.8943,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","06 November. Suspected al Shabaab fighters hurled a hand grenade at a residence of a traditional elder in Belet hawa town. No casualties reported.",0,1571260126,SOM 6135472,706,SOM27099,27099,"06 November 2018",2018,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)","Government of Somalia (2017-)",7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Baydhaba,,"Jiiro Mad Sheeg",3.1966,43.3427,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","06 November. An IED targeted a convoy carrying the Berdaale DC and administration members, near Jiiro Mad Sheeg. No casualties were reported.",0,1571260126,SOM 6135473,706,SOM27169,27169,"06 November 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians","Abduction/forced disappearance","Unidentified Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Civilians (Somalia)","Government of Somalia (2017-) Puntland State; Unidentified Clan Group (Somalia)",7,47,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Nugaal,Garoowe,,Garowe,8.4064,48.4819,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","06 November. A group of 5 armed men abducted the Puntland MP Omar Akabe, elected from Buhoodle, in Ayn in his car. Inter clan issues are said to be motive of abduction.",0,1571260126,SOM 6135474,706,SOM27100,27100,"06 November 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)","Women (Somalia)",7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bari,Bossaso,,Bosaso,11.2842,49.1816,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","06 November. A man shot and killed a 25 years old female in the district of Hafatul Arab in Bossaso. The perpetrator was arrested.",1,1571260126,SOM 5762899,706,SOM27092,27092,"05 November 2018",2018,2,"Violence against civilians","Sexual violence","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Woqooyi Galbeed",Hargeysa,,Hargeysa,9.5598,44.0668,3,Goobjoob,National,"04 November. 101 cases of rape were recorded in Somaliland between January and November 2018 (coded as one event per month); 105 individuals were accused of rape out of which 87 were arrested and charged.",0,1567462150,SOM 7523180,706,SOM27085,27085,"05 November 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Special Forces",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,Mogadishu,2.0414,45.3337,1,"Halgan Media",National,"05 November. Unknown gunmen shot and killed a government soldier while he was driving a car at the outskirts of Muqdisho. They drove off with his car and AK-47 assault rifle.",1,1618571862,SOM 6135476,706,SOM27087,27087,"05 November 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Jowhar,,Mahadaay,2.9704,45.5347,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","05 November. Al-Shabab fighters attacked government soldiers at a restaurant in Mahaday district. Two soldiers were killed. A civilian also died in the crossfire.",3,1571260126,SOM 6135477,706,SOM27089,27089,"05 November 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Unidentified Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,47,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Afgooye,2.15,45.116,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","05 November. Armed men opened gunfire against civilians sitting outside of a mosque in Elasha-Biyaha settlement, and killed one person. The motive was said to be clan retaliation.",1,1571260126,SOM 6135478,706,SOM27090,27090,"05 November 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Unidentified Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,47,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Afgooye,2.15,45.116,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","05 November. Gunmen killed a businessman in a restaurant at Bar Ismal, Afgoye town. The cause is suspected to be clan retaliation.",1,1571260126,SOM 6135481,706,SOM27086,27086,"05 November 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Habar Jeclo-Bicido Sub-Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Habar Yoonis-Sacad Yoonis Sub-Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,44,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Sanaag,Ceerigaabo,,Dararweyne,9.7567,47.5277,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","05 November. Habar Yonis (Sacad Yonis) and Habar Jeclo (Biciido) militiamen clashed in the vicinity of Dararweyne. The cause and fatalities is unknown.",0,1571260126,SOM 6135482,706,SOM27088,27088,"05 November 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Gedo,Garbahaarey,,Garbahaarey,3.328,42.2199,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","05 November. A man stabbed another man who was walking to his residence, in Garbahaarey town. Victim taken to hospital. Reasons unknown.",0,1571260126,SOM 6135483,706,SOM27091,27091,"05 November 2018",2018,1,"Strategic developments","Looting/property destruction","Hargeysa Communal Militia (Somalia)",,4,,,0,40,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Woqooyi Galbeed",Hargeysa,,Hargeysa,9.5598,44.0668,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","05 October. During a land dispute a group youths set a house on fire and killed a number of farm animals.",0,1571260126,SOM 6135485,706,SOM27093,27093,"05 November 2018",2018,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Shelling/artillery/missile attack","Military Forces of Somaliland (2010-)",,1,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Puntland Security Force",,1,11,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Sool,"Laas Caanood",,"Tuko Raq",8.5673,47.6438,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","05 November. Somaliland Army and Puntland forces exchanged artillery fire near the Tukaraq village. Casualties unknown.",0,1571260126,SOM 7531267,706,SOM27079,27079,"04 November 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Heliwa",2.0844,45.39,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","04 November. Al-Shabaab elements attacked police forces at the livestock market, Heliwa district.",0,1618571862,SOM 5869698,706,SOM27081,27081,"04 November 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Jubaland Security Force",1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Jamaame,,Araara,0.0263,42.6829,1,"Somali News Agency",National,"04 November. Somali National Army and the Jubaland army killed six Al-Shabaab militants at Arara area.",6,1567462282,SOM 6135487,706,SOM27080,27080,"04 November 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Special Forces",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle","Wanla Weyn",,"Wanla Weyne",2.6195,44.8936,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","04 November. A Remote Controlled Improvised Explosive Device (RCIED) exploded at Somali special forces in Wanleweyne. The forces and Al-Shabaab fighters exchanged heavy gunfire. Four soldiers were killed.",4,1571260126,SOM 6135488,706,SOM27082,27082,"04 November 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Habar Jeclo-Bicido Sub-Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Civilians (Somalia)","Habar Yoonis-Sacad Yoonis Sub-Clan Group (Somalia); Pastoralists (Somalia)",7,47,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Sanaag,Ceerigaabo,,Daraweyne,9.75,47.516,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","04 November. Gunmen from Habar-Jeclo/Biciido sub-clan reportedly killed a herder from Habar-Yonis/Sacad-Yonis clan in the area of Gadhka near Dararweyne village. Killing is suspected clan revenge.",1,1571260126,SOM 6135489,706,SOM27083,27083,"04 November 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Baydhaba,,Idaale,2.7139,43.3436,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","04 November. Al Shabaab fighters beheaded a 16-year-old boy outside Idaale village after he refused to be recruited into the group.",1,1571260126,SOM 6135491,706,SOM27084,27084,"04 November 2018",2018,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,"Bulo Burto",,"Bulo Burto",3.8519,45.5651,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","04 November. An IED placed inside a charcoal sack in the kitchen of a small teashop at Bullo-Burte main market exploded. No casualties.",0,1571260126,SOM 7523160,706,SOM27042,27042,"03 November 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Hawl Wadaag",2.048,45.32,1,"Halgan Media",National,"03 November. Unidentified assailants armed with pistolskilled one politician in Bakara Market of Mogadishu.",1,1618571860,SOM 7523163,706,SOM27041,27041,"03 November 2018",2018,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,Mogadishu,2.0414,45.3337,1,"Halgan Media",National,"03 November. At least three people have been killed and several others injured in a roadside explosion in Somalia's capital Mogadishu.",3,1618571860,SOM 6135493,706,SOM27075,27075,"03 November 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,33,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Galgaduud,Cadaado,,Cadaado,6.1457,46.6271,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","03 November. Suspected clashes between armed freelance militias spotted in the town of Adado. Motives and casualitites unknown. The political stalemate between Galmudug opposing sides and the insecurity gave opportunity for freelance militias in Adado.",0,1571260126,SOM 6135494,706,SOM27076,27076,"03 November 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,Marka,1.7131,44.7639,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","03 November. AMISOM troops were attacked by a roadside explosion when travelling in Marka district. They exchanged gunfire with Al Shabaab militants in reaction after the explosion.",0,1571260126,SOM 7712198,706,SOM27074,27074,"03 November 2018",2018,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Air/drone strike","Military Forces of the United States (2017-2021)",,8,"Al Shabaab",,2,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Kismaayo,,Arare,-0.2021,42.607,1,Alldhacdo,National,"03 November. The US said it carried out a drone strike in Arare area, Lower Jubba Region, which killed four a Shabaab fighters.",4,1614039928,SOM 6135495,706,SOM27077,27077,"03 November 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Habar Gedir-Saad Sub-Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Civilians (Somalia)","Majeerteen-Reer Biciidyahan Sub-Clan Group (Somalia)",7,47,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Mudug,Gaalkacyo,,Gaalkacyo,6.7697,47.4308,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","03 November. A man with an intellectual disability from Reer Biciidyahan clan/Majeerteen was shot and killed by an armed man who hailed from Sa'ad clan/Habargidir on the outskirts of SW Galkayo. Motive unknown.",1,1571260126,SOM 6135497,706,SOM27078,27078,"03 November 2018",2018,1,"Strategic developments","Change to group/activity","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Jubaland Security Force",,1,,,0,10,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Kismaayo,,"Abdale Birole",-0.4906,42.1969,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","03 November. Unknown number of Jubaland Security Forces armed with AK47 rifles deserted from their units in Kismayo and moved towards Abdi Birole. Motive of desertion is unknown.",0,1571260126,SOM 6120681,706,SOM27040,27040,"03 November 2018",2018,1,Protests,"Peaceful protest","Protesters (Somalia)","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Puntland Security Force; Labour Group (Somalia)",6,,,0,60,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Nugaal,Garoowe,,"Garowe International Airport",8.4609,48.5723,1,"Puntland Monitor","New media","03 November. Puntland military soldiers from Tukarak frontline briefly occupied the Garowe International Airport to protest unpaid salaries for several months.",0,1571164634,SOM 7523156,706,SOM27036,27036,"02 November 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Heliwa",2.0844,45.39,1,"Halgan Media",National,"02 November. Al Shabaab fighters launched an attack overnight at a Somali Army base in the Huriwa district of Muqdisho Somalia.",0,1618571860,SOM 7523170,706,SOM27037,27037,"02 November 2018",2018,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Heliwa",2.0844,45.39,1,"Halgan Media",National,"02 November. A military convoy carrying reinforcements of Somali Govt troops in route to (Huriwa) struck a landmine leaving four soldiers wounded.",0,1618571860,SOM 6135498,706,SOM27039,27039,"02 November 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Jubaland (2013-)","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Kismaayo,,Arare,-0.2021,42.607,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","02 November. Joint Jubaland and Somali forces carried out ground operations against Al Shabaab at Arare area, Al Shabaab fighters retreated.",0,1571260126,SOM 6135499,706,SOM27038,27038,"02 November 2018",2018,1,"Strategic developments","Disrupted weapons use","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Juba",Bu'aale,,Buaale,1.2448,42.5732,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","02 November. The Jubaland Intelligence and Security Agency found an IED which was planted in the middle of the road. IED was safely removed and some suspects arrested.",0,1571260126,SOM 6135501,706,SOM27122,27122,"02 November 2018",2018,1,"Strategic developments","Disrupted weapons use","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Galmudug Administration",,1,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Galgaduud,Cadaado,,Cadaado,6.1457,46.6271,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","02 November. Galmudug forces intercepted six lorries transporting weapons at Cadaado South Main Entry Checkpoint that was allegedly headed to Dhuusamareeb.",0,1571260126,SOM 7531270,706,SOM27035,27035,"01 November 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Heliwa",2.0844,45.39,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","01 November. Somali forces and al-Shabab fighters clashed in Heliwaa District, Banadir Region. An explosion targeted the police station during the fighting. Four police soldiers were killed, and several others wounded. Casualties also on Al Shabaab's side.",4,1618571860,SOM 6135504,706,SOM27033,27033,"01 November 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Lafoole,2.0833,45.1667,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","01 November. Suspected AS fighters launched a hit and run attack against a SNA checkpoint at the Lafoole village neighbourhood in Afgoye District. Both sides exchanged heavy gunfire for about 10 minutes before the attackers retreated.",0,1571260126,SOM 6135505,706,SOM27028,27028,"01 November 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Islamic State (Somalia)",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Government of Somalia (2017-)",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bari,Bossaso,,Bosaso,11.2842,49.1816,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","01 November. A local municipality tax collector was shot and killed in Jidkasodonka area along the main Bossaso highway. IS later claimed responsibility of the attack.",1,1571260126,SOM 6135506,706,SOM27029,27029,"01 November 2018",2018,1,"Strategic developments","Looting/property destruction","Omar Mahmud Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Civilians (Somalia)","Aid Workers (Somalia)",7,47,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Mudug,Gaalkacyo,,"Gaalkacyo North",6.77,47.63,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","01 November. Three armed men carjacked a Toyota Landcruiser rented for an INGO (Save the Children) at Caska area, in North Galkayo. The owner of the vehicle and the hijackers were from theOmar Mohamud clan, with a personal dispute.",0,1571260126,SOM 6135507,706,SOM27030,27030,"01 November 2018",2018,1,Riots,"Violent demonstration","Rioters (Somalia)","Habar Gedir-Saad Sub-Clan Group (Somalia)",5,,,0,50,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Mudug,Gaalkacyo,,Gaalkacyo,6.7697,47.4308,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","01 November. Clan militias who hail from Sa'ad sub-clan of Habargidir blocked the main road linking Galkayo and Adaado with stones demanding the release of Sa'ad Pirates in Garowe prison.",0,1571260126,SOM 6135510,706,SOM27031,27031,"01 November 2018",2018,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,"Bulo Burto",,"Bulo Burto",3.8519,45.5651,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","01 November. Two IEDs exploded on the road that leads to a cemetery located in the outskirt, west of Bullo-Burte District after two civilian vehicles passed overthem.",0,1571260126,SOM 6135511,706,SOM27034,27034,"01 November 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Jubaland Security Force","AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-)",1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Jamaame,,Jamaame,0.0692,42.7382,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","01 November. In Jamame District 10 al-Shabab fighters were killed in an operation conducted by Amisom troops and Jubbaland forces.",10,1571260126,SOM 7533274,706,SOM27032,27032,"01 November 2018",2018,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Waaberi",2.0195,45.31,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","01 November. A vehicle exploded in a Dacad Garage near Dayax Hotel in Waaberi District after an UVIED fixed to the vehicle detonated.",0,1618571859,SOM 7579540,706,SOM27026,27026,"31 October 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Ceelasha Biyaha",2.0823,45.2102,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","31 October. Al-Shabab gunmen shot and killed am SNA soldier at Elasha-Biyaha neighbourhood, Afgoye district. They also took his AK-47 rifle.",1,1611613361,SOM 6135514,706,SOM27025,27025,"31 October 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,Danow,1.7317,44.6253,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","31 October. A group of Al-Shabab fighters attacked AMISOM troops at Danow, Qoryoley district. The two allegedly exchanged gun fire before the attackers were forced to withdraw.",0,1571260126,SOM 6135516,706,SOM27024,27024,"31 October 2018",2018,1,"Strategic developments","Looting/property destruction","Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Aid Workers (Somalia)",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Gedo,Garbahaarey,,"Tuulo Barwaaqo",3.5019,42.1547,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","31 October. Al Shabaab fighters hijacked a vehicle that was transporting medical supplies from an NGO from Baled Hawa district to Garbaharrey District at Tulo burwaqo village.",0,1571260126,SOM 6135517,706,SOM27023,27023,"31 October 2018",2018,1,Protests,"Peaceful protest","Protesters (Somalia)","Labour Group (Somalia)",6,,,0,60,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Woqooyi Galbeed",Berbera,,Berbera,10.4396,45.0143,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","31 October. A group of construction laborers demonstrated peacefully against their employers over contracting foreigners. The demonstration took place in front of Sahil Governor Office.",0,1571260126,SOM 6135518,706,SOM27027,27027,"31 October 2018",2018,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle","Wanla Weyn",,"Wanla Weyne",2.6195,44.8936,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","31 October. A roadside blast by AS targeted Somali National Army convoy travelling between Wanleweyn and Afgoye town, Lower Shabelle. The security forces opened fire after the explosion.",0,1571260126,SOM 6127512,706,SOM27017,27017,"30 October 2018",2018,1,"Strategic developments","Change to group/activity","AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Ethiopia)",,8,"Government of Somalia (2017-)",,1,18,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Galgaduud,Cabudwaaq,,Balanbale,5.689,45.9693,1,Twitter,"New media","30 October. Thousands of Ethiopian troops were deployed in the border town of Balanbale, in Central Somalia for unclear reasons.",0,1571164642,SOM 6267293,706,SOM27018,27018,"30 October 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Unidentified Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Civilians (Somalia)","Unidentified Clan Group (Somalia)",7,47,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Lafoole,2.0833,45.1667,1,"Garowe Online",National,"30 October. At least six tribal elders killed over clan feud including 3 from same family at Lafole, outside Mogadishu.",6,1572403718,SOM 6135519,706,SOM27021,27021,"30 October 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Unidentified Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Civilians (Somalia)","Unidentified Clan Group (Somalia)",7,47,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Cadale,,Adale,2.75,46.316,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","30 October. Armed men reportedly clan militia shot and killed an old man at Daleeley settlement approximately 5 Kms north east of Adale district. The motive behind this killing is related to clan conflict in the area.",1,1571260126,SOM 6135520,706,SOM27016,27016,"30 October 2018",2018,1,"Strategic developments","Non-violent transfer of territory","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)","AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-)",1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Baydhaba,,Daynuunay,3.0399,43.7969,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","30 October. SNA and AMISOM joint forces recaptured the SNA base in Daynuunay village without resistance after AS fighters withdrew from the location. SNA forces withdrew from Daynuunay base on 20 October due to insufficient logistic supplies.",0,1571260126,SOM 6135521,706,SOM27019,27019,"30 October 2018",2018,1,"Strategic developments","Change to group/activity","Islamic State (Somalia)",,2,,,0,20,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Sanaag,Laasqoray,,Laasqoray,11.1603,48.1949,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","30 October. About 40 ISIS fighters including foreigners armed with AK 47 weapons were sighted at Lasqorey area in Sanaag South West of Bossaso. They are suspected to have arrived from Yemen using a small vessel.",0,1571260126,SOM 7528162,706,SOM27020,27020,"30 October 2018",2018,1,Protests,"Protest with intervention","Protesters (Somalia)",,6,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,16,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Bondhere",2.0456,45.34,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","30 October. Residents of Bondhere district protested at Daljirka Dahsoon monument against the planned demolition of business kiosks in the district, disrupting transport. Police cleared the protest.",0,1618571858,SOM 6135524,706,SOM27022,27022,"30 October 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Women (Somalia)",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Baydhaba,,Berdale,3.2144,43.198,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","30 October. Suspected Al Shabaab men shot and killed a woman near the livestock market in Berdale neighbourhood of Baidoa.",1,1571260126,SOM 7528227,706,SOM27011,27011,"29 October 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Mogadishu - Daynile",2.0581,45.3003,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","29 October. Unidentified armed men, suspected to be AS Amniyats, shot and killed SNA soldier in front of Alberri Hospital in Dayniile District. The perpetrators stole his AK 47 and escaped.",1,1618571858,SOM 7163465,706,SOM27006,27006,"29 October 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Civilians (Somalia)","Students (Somalia)",7,17,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Nugaal,Garoowe,,Garowe,8.4064,48.4819,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 29 October 2018, a male university student was shot and killed by uniformed government soldiers after they attempted to rob his friend of a mobile phone at the centre of Garowe town (Garoowe, Nugaal). The perpetrators were arrested.",1,1595270721,SOM 7530381,706,SOM27009,27009,"29 October 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Hawl Wadaag",2.048,45.32,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","29 October. Al Shabaab shot and killed a well-known businessman at Bakara Market in Howlwadag district.",1,1618571858,SOM 6135526,706,SOM27013,27013,"29 October 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,11,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Deynile Airstrip",2.0735,45.28,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","29 October. A government soldier shot and killed another soldier near Villa Gaanshandhiga neighbourhood in Deynile District over an unclear argument.",1,1571260126,SOM 6135527,706,SOM27014,27014,"29 October 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,11,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Balcad,,Gololey,2.4492,45.3542,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","29 October. Two groups of SNA soldiers clashed at Gololey village in Balcad district after a disagreement over the area checkpoint. One soldier was killed while another was wounded.",1,1571260126,SOM 6135528,706,SOM27015,27015,"29 October 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Siinka Dheer",2.0721,45.2231,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","29 October. Al Shabaab gunmen armed with pistols shot and killed a senior commander of the government forces in Sinka Dheer village. They also took his AK47 rifle.",1,1571260126,SOM 6135530,706,SOM27008,27008,"29 October 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Baydhaba,,"Mooda Mooda",3.007,43.8494,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","29 October. A SNA soldier who recently defected in Baidoa was assassinated while travelling to Burhakaba, at Mooda village.",1,1571260126,SOM 6135531,706,SOM27012,27012,"29 October 2018",2018,1,"Explosions/Remote violence",Grenade,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Deynile Airstrip",2.0735,45.28,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","29 October. Unknown assailants hurled a hand grenade at Ex-Control Afgoye in Deynile district. The forces shot towards different directions after the blast.",0,1571260126,SOM 6135532,706,SOM27007,27007,"29 October 2018",2018,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Air/drone strike","Unidentified Military Forces",,8,"Al Shabaab",,2,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,"Belet Weyne",,"Ceel Dhere",4.4197,44.8732,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","29 October. An unknown warplane conducted an air strikes at Ceeldheer village. The target was a hidden al Shabaab base in that area.",0,1571260126,SOM 6135533,706,SOM27010,27010,"29 October 2018",2018,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Togdheer,Owdweyne,,"Ood Weyne",9.407,45.0636,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","29 October. A RCIED, targeting SNA travelling within Oodweyne Village in Deynile district, detonated. The security forces responded with gunshots.",0,1571260126,SOM 7579541,706,SOM27005,27005,"28 October 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Ceelasha Biyaha",2.0823,45.2102,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","28 October. Unknown armed assailants shot and killed a civilian man in Ceelasha-Biyaha Settlement in Afgoye district. Reports indicated that the man openly criticized a religious sect in a local Masjid before he was shot by the attackers .",1,1611613361,SOM 7530146,706,SOM27003,27003,"28 October 2018",2018,1,"Explosions/Remote violence",Grenade,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Hodan,,"Mogadishu - Hodan",2.0333,45.35,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","28 October. Unknown attackers, believed to be AS elements, hurled a hand grenade at police forces on foot patrol at Ex-Daallo Black Sea neighbourhood in Hodan district. One police officer was injured in the explosion.",0,1611019341,SOM 6128560,706,SOM27002,27002,"28 October 2018",2018,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Ethiopia)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,"Belet Weyne",,"Belet Weyne",4.736,45.2043,1,Twitter,"New media","28 October. Landline explosion targeted Ethiopian military convoy on a routine rotational deployment at El-Gal village near Beledweyne. Al-Shabaab claimed killing 30 soldiers in the attack. It is not confirmed.",30,1571164644,SOM 6135536,706,SOM27004,27004,"28 October 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Gaaljecel Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Shanta Caleemo Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,44,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle","Wanla Weyn",,"Wanla Weyne",2.6195,44.8936,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","28 October. Galjecel and Shan Caleemod clan militias clashed at Wanleweyne town and at the outskirts of the city allegedly over farm ownership. Seven militiamen were killed.",7,1571260126,SOM 6135539,706,SOM27073,27073,"28 October 2018",2018,1,"Strategic developments",Arrests,"Police Forces of Somaliland (2010-)",,1,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,17,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Woqooyi Galbeed",Hargeysa,,Hargeysa,9.5598,44.0668,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","28 October. Somaliland police arrested around 116 (mostly youth) people in several districts of Hargeisa region as part of a security operation.",0,1571260126,SOM 7799623,706,SOM27000,27000,"27 October 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Jubaland Security Force",,1,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,11,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Kismaayo,,Kismayo,-0.3603,42.5463,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","27 October. Clashes broke out at Farjano village in Kismayo between Jubaland forces and newly recruited soldiers sent in to reinforce security in the region after they allegedly killed an elder. The suspects were later arrested.",0,1617662605,SOM 7692105,706,SOM26996,26996,"27 October 2018",2018,1,Protests,"Peaceful protest","Protesters (Somalia)",,6,,,0,60,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bakool,Xudur,,Oddur,4.1213,43.8895,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","27 October. A gathering of people from all parts of the community, as well as SSPF from Hudur town, staged a demonstration against the President of South West State.",0,1613499285,SOM 4594517,706,SOM26982,26982,"27 October 2018",2018,1,Protests,"Peaceful protest","Protesters (Somalia)",,6,,,0,60,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Galgaduud,Cadaado,,Cadaado,6.1457,46.6271,1,"Radio Dalsan",National,"27 October. Demonstration in Adado over disagreement with the Constituent Assembly (particularly the president and Iskashiag newly elected MPs).",0,1552576438,SOM 7798878,706,SOM26983,26983,"27 October 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,17,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Kismaayo,,Kismayo,-0.3603,42.5463,1,"Radio Dalsan",National,"27 October. A dozen soldiers among new military recruits hired to strengthen the security of the region killed an elder in Kismayo.",1,1617662604,SOM 7525726,706,SOM26981,26981,"27 October 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,Mogadishu,2.0414,45.3337,1,"Radio Dalsan",National,"27 October. Government forces clash with al Shabaab in the district Hoden Seybiyaano junction region of Mogadishu.",0,1618571858,SOM 7798883,706,SOM26980,26980,"27 October 2018",2018,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Kismaayo,,Kismayo,-0.3603,42.5463,1,"Radio Dalsan",National,"27 October. At least one person was killed and two others were injured in a landmine blast in the port city of Kismayo.",1,1617662604,SOM 7531968,706,SOM26998,26998,"27 October 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,11,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Hodan,,"Mogadishu - Hodan",2.0333,45.35,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","27 October. Police forces and SNA clashed at Seypiano neighbourhood in Hodan district over road access. There was an exchange of gunfire.",0,1611019348,SOM 7531240,706,SOM26999,26999,"27 October 2018",2018,1,"Explosions/Remote violence",Grenade,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Hodan,,"Mogadishu - Hodan",2.0333,45.35,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","27 October. Unknown assailants hurled a hand grenade at a government troop position at Ex-Milk Factory neighbourhood in Hodan district. Security forces shot at different directions after the explosion. There were no reports of casualties.",0,1611019346,SOM 6135544,706,SOM26993,26993,"27 October 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Police Forces of Somaliland (2010-)",,1,"Erigabo Communal Militia (Somalia)",,4,14,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Sanaag,Ceerigaabo,,Ceerigaabo,10.6218,47.3681,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","27 October. SLP and armed civilians clashed at Erigavo town. The incident occurred after SLP arrived with a warrant of arrest for an individual who sold khat.",0,1571260126,SOM 6135545,706,SOM26995,26995,"27 October 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Hawadle Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Civilians (Somalia)","Hawadle Ethnic Group (Somalia)",7,47,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,"Belet Weyne",,"Belet Weyne",4.736,45.2043,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","27 October. A civilian man hailing from Hawadle clan was shot and injured by a member of the Hawadle clan militia near Somtel office neighbourhood at Kooshin village in Beletweyne.",0,1571260126,SOM 6135546,706,SOM27001,27001,"27 October 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)","Journalists (Somalia)",7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Afgooye,2.15,45.116,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","27 October. Unknown armed men shot and killed a journalist of a local radio at Elasha-Biyaha settlement in Afgoye district.",1,1571260126,SOM 6135549,706,SOM26994,26994,"27 October 2018",2018,1,Protests,"Peaceful protest","Protesters (Somalia)",,6,,,0,60,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Nugaal,Garoowe,,Garowe,8.4064,48.4819,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","27 October. About 300 people protested against the conference of the Federal Member States held in Garowe on 23 October. The protesters chanted slogans against the agenda of the conference and pledged loyalty to the Federal Government.",0,1571260126,SOM 6135550,706,SOM26997,26997,"27 October 2018",2018,1,Riots,"Violent demonstration","Rioters (Somalia)",,5,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,15,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Baydhaba,,Baidoa,3.1172,43.6469,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","27 October. A demonstration was held in Baidoa against the intervention of the Federal Government in the upcoming South West State presidential elections. The demonstrators burned tires along the roads. The police stifled the protest and arrested the main organizers and journalists.",0,1571260126,SOM 6135556,706,SOM26978,26978,"26 October 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Gedo,"Belet Xaawo",,"Belet Xaawo",3.7807,41.8943,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","26 October. A driver was killed, and his vehicle was stolen by al Shabaab fighters at the vicinity of Belethawa town. The driver was offloading sacks of khat in Garbaharrey and was on his way back to Belet-hawa district when AS fighters, on a motorbike, ambushed his vehicle.",1,1571260126,SOM 6135558,706,SOM26991,26991,"26 October 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somaliland (2010-)",,1,"Militia (Abdulkadir Sheikh Dini)",,3,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Sanaag,Ceerigaabo,,Dararweyne,9.7567,47.5277,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","26 October. Somalia troops and militias loyal to a former Somaliland deputy army commander clashed in Dararweyne. There were no reports of casualties.",0,1571260126,SOM 6135559,706,SOM26992,26992,"26 October 2018",2018,1,"Strategic developments","Non-violent transfer of territory","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)","AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-)",1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Jowhar,,Fiidow,3.1761,45.4681,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","26 October. Government and Amisom troops retreated from the village of Fiidow in Middle Shabelle Region after capturing it a few days before. Government and Amisom troops captured Fiidow from al-Shabab on 23 October, which was under the group's control since 2015.",0,1571260126,SOM 6135560,706,SOM27121,27121,"26 October 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Unidentified Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,47,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,"Belet Weyne",,"Belet Weyne",4.736,45.2043,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","26 October. Unknown clan militia killed a civilian Civilian in Kooshin neighbourhood following a dispute suspecting him of being a criminal or insurgent.",1,1571260126,SOM 6135562,706,SOM26977,26977,"26 October 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Majeerteen-Reer Mohamud Sub-Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Civilians (Somalia)","Dhulbahante-Hayag Sub-Clan Group (Somalia)",7,47,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Nugaal,Garoowe,,Bixin,8.4558,48.3913,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","26 October. A driver of a vehicle was shot and killed near Bixin Bridge. The suspect, who hails from Majeerteen sub-clan of Reer Mohamud, escaped from the scene. The deceased hailed from Dhulbahante sub-clan of Hayaag.",1,1571260126,SOM 7529056,706,SOM26979,26979,"26 October 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,11,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Hodan,,"Mogadishu - Hodan",2.0333,45.35,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","26 October. Two groups of SNA soldiers clashed at Zone K neighbourhood in Hodan district. There was an exchange of gunfire due a dispute between two SNA groups.One soldier was killed.",1,1611019338,SOM 7692209,706,SOM26973,26973,"26 October 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Private Security Forces (Somalia)",,8,"Private Security Forces (Somalia)",,8,88,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Baydhaba,,Baldogule,3.1138,43.6498,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","26 October. The security guard of Bayern Munich (Gurow) Hotel shot and killed his drunk fellow guard as he attempted to stop him in Horseed neighborhood of Baidoa. Suspected clan link.",1,1613499285,SOM 5828085,706,SOM26976,26976,"26 October 2018",2018,2,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Afgooye,2.15,45.116,1,"Radio Dalsan",National,"26 October, on or before. A body was found in the area of Afgooye. Perpatrators, motive and exact date of death not known.",1,1567462229,SOM 6135568,706,SOM26975,26975,"25 October 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)","Rahanweyn Clan Group (Somalia)",7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bari,Bossaso,,Bosaso,11.2842,49.1816,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","25 October. A civilian man from Roxanweyn sub-clan was shot and killed by unknown assailants in Netco area of Bossaso. The assailants subsequently escaped from the scene.",0,1571260126,SOM 6135569,706,SOM26970,26970,"25 October 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bakool,Xudur,,"Eel Leheli",4.1667,43.6824,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","25 October. SNA forces, while on security operation, clashed with al Shabaab fighters near Eel-Leheli village. There were no reports of casualties.",0,1571260126,SOM 6135572,706,SOM28374,28374,"25 October 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-)",,8,"Al Shabaab",,2,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Bariirre,2.0476,44.8975,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","25 October. AMISOM confirmed the killing of the Chief Finance Controller of al Shabaab in an ambush in Barrire village.",1,1571260126,SOM 5741604,706,SOM26971,26971,"25 October 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-)",,8,"Al Shabaab",,2,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Bariirre,2.0476,44.8975,1,"African Union Mission in Somalia",National,"25 October. A commander, a chief finance controller of Al Shabaab and head of the Zakat tax collection in Lower Shabelle region were killed after AMISOM troops ambushed a venue of an Al Shabaab meeting in Bariire.",2,1567462123,SOM 7710306,706,SOM26974,26974,"25 October 2018",2018,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Air/drone strike","Military Forces of the United States (2017-2021)",,8,"Al Shabaab",,2,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Baraawe,,"Kunyo Aw Gurow",1.4793,44.3793,2,AFRICOM,Regional,"25 October. A US air strike killed two al-Shabab fighters and destroyed a vehicle near the southern Somalia village of Kunyo Barrow in Lower Shabelle region.",2,1614039923,SOM 4595062,706,SOM26972,26972,"25 October 2018",2018,1,"Strategic developments","Change to group/activity","AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Djibouti)",,8,,,0,80,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,Jalalaqsi,,Jalalaqsi,3.3834,45.5969,1,"Radio Dalsan",National,"25 October. the Djiboutian troops have been deployed to the Jalalaqsi district while the Burundi troops arrived in Jowhar. The government and African Union forces have largely withdrawn from Al-Shabaab areas, and recently the government forces backed by Basra villages.",0,1552576438,SOM 6135575,706,SOM26966,26966,"24 October 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-)","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Qoryooley,,Qoryooley,1.7878,44.53,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","24 October. A group of al Shabaab fighters attacked AMISOM and Somali government troops positioned outside Qoryoley town in Lower Shabelle. There was heavy exchange of gunfire, and AS were forced to withdraw from the area.",0,1571260126,SOM 6135576,706,SOM26968,26968,"24 October 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,Marka,1.7131,44.7639,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","24 October. Unidentified armed man suspected to be al Shabaab militants using a pistol shot and killed a teacher of a Quranic school while in his residence at El - Hindi neighbourhood of Merka.",1,1571260126,SOM 6135578,706,SOM26964,26964,"24 October 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,"Qansax Dheere",,"Qansax Dheere",2.8712,43.0043,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","24 October. Al Shabaab fighters conducted a hit and run attack against an SNA position in Qansax-Dheere district. One SNA soldier was injured in the attack.",0,1571260126,SOM 6135580,706,SOM26963,26963,"24 October 2018",2018,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Shelling/artillery/missile attack","Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bari,Bossaso,,Galgala,10.9901,49.0568,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","24 October. AS fighters fired three mortar shells in Galgala village of Galgala Mountain. There were no immediate reports of damages or injuries to people, and no arrests made.",0,1571260126,SOM 6135581,706,SOM26967,26967,"24 October 2018",2018,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,Dhanaane,1.8739,45.0276,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","24 October. An IED placed by the roadside, targeting an SNA vehicle, exploded near Dhanaane settlement in Marka town. Five soldiers were killed, and four others were injured. The blast damaged one of the SNA vehicle. Al Shabaab militants claimed responsibility for the attack.",5,1571260126,SOM 7523158,706,SOM26969,26969,"24 October 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Hawl Wadaag",2.048,45.32,1,"Halgan Media",National,"24 October. Government soldiers opened fire on a pair of bandits in the Bakara market in Muqdisho Somalia, leaving one dead and another wounded.",1,1618571858,SOM 6318470,706,SOM26962,26962,"24 October 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bakool,Xudur,,Lafaale,4.0364,43.8742,1,Xinhua,International,"24 October. Somali National Army (SNA) killed four al-Shabab militants including a senior commander and recovered weapons during a military operation in Lafoole, Bakool region.",4,1572403790,SOM 7530383,706,SOM26965,26965,"24 October 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Hawl Wadaag",2.048,45.32,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","24 October. Armed attackers shot and killed a civilian man at Bakara market in Holwadag district. No group claimed responsibility for the attack.",1,1618571857,SOM 7532986,706,SOM28371,28371,"24 October 2018",2018,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Wadajir",2.0462,45.3341,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","24 October. Al Shabaab militants claimed responsibility for the IED attack in Wadajir, which has injured several Somali military soldiers.",0,1618571918,SOM 6135585,706,SOM26990,26990,"23 October 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Government regains territory","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)","AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-)",1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Jowhar,,Fiidow,3.1761,45.4681,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","23 October. Government and Amisom troops captured the village of Fiidow in Middle Shabelle Region from al-Shabab. It had been under the militants' control since 2015.",0,1571260126,SOM 6135587,706,SOM26961,26961,"23 October 2018",2018,1,Protests,"Peaceful protest","Protesters (Somalia)","Women (Somalia)",6,,,0,60,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Sool,"Laas Caanood",,Laascaanood,8.4774,47.3597,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","23 October. A peaceful demonstration against the clan clash in Dhamay was organized by women in Lasanod. The demonstrators took to the streets and called the warring clans to have an immediate ceasefire and resolve issues in a peaceful manner.",0,1571260126,SOM 6271645,706,SOM26955,26955,"23 October 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Dhulbahante-Baharar Sub-Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Dhulbahante-Qayaad Sub-Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,44,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Togdheer,Buuhoodle,,Dhammay,8.3267,47.0629,1,IOL,Regional,"23-24 October. Two Dhulbahante sub-clans (Baharar and Qayaad) clashed at Dhammay village. Forty people were killed over two days of violence (spready over 2 events), and 80 others were injured.",20,1572403724,SOM 7520740,706,SOM26960,26960,"23 October 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) National Intelligence and Security Agency",,1,11,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,Mogadishu,2.0414,45.3337,1,Alldhacdo,National,"23 October. Fighting has erupted in areas around Jubba junction in Mogadishu between two groups of Somali forces -police and officers of the National Intelligence and ecurity Agency [NISA] after an argument. One NISA officer was killed.",1,1618571857,SOM 6135589,706,SOM26956,26956,"22 October 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Baydhaba,,Daynuunay,3.0399,43.7969,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","22 October. Al Shabaab fighters killed one civilian man and abducted two others in Daynuunay village. Al Shabaab fighters suspected the victim of spying for the government.",1,1571260126,SOM 6268989,706,SOM26959,26959,"22 October 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Ethiopia)",,8,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,78,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Gedo,Baardheere,,Bardera,2.3385,42.2843,1,"Halgan Media",National,"22 October. Ethiopian forces of the AMISOM allegedly beat a civilian in Bardea, leaving him injured.",0,1572403720,SOM 7529057,706,SOM26957,26957,"22 October 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Hodan,,"Mogadishu - Hodan",2.0333,45.35,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","22 October. Unknown armed attackers shot and killed a civilian man working at a garage in Black Sea junction in Hodan district. The perpetrators escaped from the scene.",1,1611019338,SOM 7690456,706,SOM26958,26958,"22 October 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Government regains territory","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)","AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Ethiopia)",1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bakool,Xudur,,Oddur,4.1213,43.8895,1,"Radio Risala",National,"22 October. Al-Shabab fighters and Somali government forces, backed by Ethiopia troops in the region, have clashed in areas of Hudur, Bakool region. The commanders added that government troops are now in control of the areas where the fighting happened, and that al-Shabab fighters have been pushed out.",0,1613499281,SOM 6331670,706,SOM26953,26953,"21 October 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Al-Takfir wal Hijrah",,3,23,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,Mushaani,1.7774,44.6591,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","21 October. Al Shabaab fighters attacked militiamen of a religious sect named 'Takfiir', at Mushaani Village (possibly Al-Takfir wal Hijrah). Seven militiamen were killed while two others were wounded.",7,1572909565,SOM 6135596,706,SOM27120,27120,"21 October 2018",2018,1,"Strategic developments","Disrupted weapons use","AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Uganda)",,8,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,38,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle","Wanla Weyn",,"Balad Amiin",2.5829,44.7217,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","21 October. A UPDF patrol destroyed an IED placed at the Beled Amiin crossroads. No casualties were reported.",0,1571260126,SOM 6135597,706,SOM26949,26949,"21 October 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Non-state actor overtakes territory","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Baydhaba,,Daynuunay,3.0399,43.7969,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","21 October. Al Shabaab fighters captured Daynuunay village from the SNA.",0,1571260126,SOM 6135598,706,SOM26950,26950,"21 October 2018",2018,1,Protests,"Peaceful protest","Protesters (Somalia)",,6,,,0,60,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Gedo,Baardheere,,"Faafax Dhuun",2.2059,41.6249,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","21 October. Local residents of Faxfaxdoon village staged a demonstration against AMISOM KDF contingent based in the village. Additional report indicated that locals denied the troops access to the water points located in the village.",0,1571260126,SOM 7528284,706,SOM26952,26952,"21 October 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Bondhere",2.0456,45.34,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","21 October. Unknown assailants hurled a grenade at Bondhere Police Station in Bondhere district. The Police shot at the suspected location of the attack.",0,1618571857,SOM 7531649,706,SOM26951,26951,"21 October 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Wadajir",2.0462,45.3341,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","21 October. Armed attackers, believed to be al Shabaab, shot and killed an employee of a commercial company at Hawo Tako village in Wadajir district.",1,1618571857,SOM 7531180,706,SOM27119,27119,"21 October 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Hamar Weyne",2.0337,45.34,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","21 October. Unidentified gunmen killed a civilian in the Xamar Weyne district. Motive unknown.",1,1618571863,SOM 6303663,706,SOM26954,26954,"21 October 2018",2018,1,"Strategic developments","Change to group/activity","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,,,0,10,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Baydhaba,,Baidoa,3.1172,43.6469,1,"Puntland Post",National,"21 October. The Southwest [state] regional administration minister accused the Somali government of deploying security forces and sending in weapons to Baidoa town. It is not confirmed.",0,1572403771,SOM 7692032,706,SOM26942,26942,"20 October 2018",2018,1,Protests,"Peaceful protest","Protesters (Somalia)","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Puntland Dervish Force",6,,,0,60,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bari,Bossaso,,Carmo,10.5679,49.0607,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","20 October. Darawish security officers staged a demonstration because of non-payment of their salaries for two months.",0,1613499284,SOM 7531286,706,SOM26943,26943,"20 October 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Wadajir",2.0462,45.3341,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","20 October. Unidentified armed militia and police forces clashed at Siliga village neighbourhood in Wadajir district. Five civilians and one police officer were killed while five other civilian bystanders were injured.",6,1618571856,SOM 6135605,706,SOM26941,26941,"20 October 2018",2018,1,"Strategic developments",Arrests,"Police Forces of Somaliland (2010-)",,1,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,17,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Woqooyi Galbeed",Hargeysa,,"Mahamud Haybe",9.5833,44.0667,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","20 October. SLP arrested an unspecified number of elders from Mohamoud Haybe district. They were accused of illegal nomination of a new mayor and deputy mayor of their district.",0,1571260126,SOM 6135606,706,SOM26946,26946,"20 October 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,Marka,1.7131,44.7639,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","20 October. Suspected al Shabaab elements shot and killed a civilian man in Marka district. The perpetrators escaped.",1,1571260126,SOM 6135607,706,SOM26947,26947,"20 October 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Hawadle Clan Militia (Somalia)","Macaswiley Militia",4,"Al Shabaab",,2,24,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,"Bulo Burto",,"Dib Ugal",4.0883,46.1746,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","20 October. Macawisley-Hawadle militias and al Shabaab fighters clashed in Dib-Ugal village in Hiiraan (approx. Coordinates used based on location 05 km east of Moqukori village). One clan militia was killed, and two other al Shabaab fighters were seriously wounded.",1,1571260126,SOM 6135608,706,SOM26937,26937,"20 October 2018",2018,1,"Strategic developments","Non-violent transfer of territory","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Baydhaba,,Daynuunay,3.0399,43.7969,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On October 20, Al Shabaab fighters took control of Daynuunay village, Bay region after Somalian forces withdrew from the village. The control of the village changed hands on several occasions during the week.",0,1571260126,SOM 7529085,706,SOM26944,26944,"20 October 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)","Teachers (Somalia)",7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Heliwa",2.0844,45.39,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","20 October. Two men armed with pistols shot and killed two school principals at the livestock market in Heliwa district. They then stole mobile phones and computers from the victims.",2,1618571856,SOM 7520919,706,SOM26940,26940,"20 October 2018",2018,2,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Islamic State (Somalia)",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,Mogadishu,2.0414,45.3337,1,AP,International,"October 24 (week prior). Somali intelligence officials say the deputy leader of an Islamic State-affiliated extremist group based in northern Somalia has been killed in the capital. Mahad Moalim's body was found near a Mogadishu beach last week, a few days after he reportedly was abducted while secretly visiting the city.",1,1618571856,SOM 7691982,706,SOM26945,26945,"20 October 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Hamar Jabjab",2.0276,45.33,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","20 October. A man armed with a pistol shot and injured a young man at Ansaloti Market in HamarJajab district. The motive behind the murder was unknown.",0,1618571857,SOM 5828088,706,SOM26938,26938,"20 October 2018",2018,1,Protests,"Peaceful protest","Protesters (Somalia)","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Puntland Security Force",6,,,0,60,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Nugaal,Garoowe,,Garowe,8.4064,48.4819,1,"Radio Dalsan",National,"On October 20, Puntland security forces closed a road that links to the office of region's president in Garowe town of Nugaal region demanding for payment of their unpaid salaries for seven months.",0,1567462229,SOM 7520761,706,SOM26948,26948,"20 October 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)","Teachers (Somalia)",7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Yaqshid",2.0678,45.35,1,Alldhacdo,National,"20 October. In the Yaqshid District of Banaadir Region, two male teachers have been killed by gunmen.",2,1618571857,SOM 7531272,706,SOM26931,26931,"19 October 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Civilians (Somalia)","Women (Somalia)",7,17,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Heliwa",2.0844,45.39,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On October 19, Somalian Military Forces opened fire on a minibus in Heliwa area of Mogadishu. One female passenger was killed while six others were injured. The motive behind the incident was unknown.",1,1618571856,SOM 6135614,706,SOM26932,26932,"19 October 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Baraawe,,Embareeso,1.1808,44.0479,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On October 19, Al Shabaab militants clashed with AMISOM troop position at Embareso neighborhood in Baraawe town, Shabelle region.",0,1571260126,SOM 6135615,706,SOM26933,26933,"19 October 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,Danow,1.7317,44.6253,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On October 19, Al Shabaab militants clashed with an AMISOM position at Danow settlement near Marka town, Shabelle region.",0,1571260126,SOM 6135617,706,SOM26934,26934,"19 October 2018",2018,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Baraawe,,Baraawe,1.1132,44.0297,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On October 19, a remote explosive planted by Al Shabaab targeted AMISOM troops near Barawe coastline exploded in Baraawe town, Shabelle region. No reports of casualties.",0,1571260126,SOM 5828308,706,SOM26935,26935,"19 October 2018",2018,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Air/drone strike","Military Forces of Kenya (2013-)",,8,"Al Shabaab",,2,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Gedo,Garbahaarey,,Geriley,3.22,42.63,1,"Radio Kulmiye",National,"On October 19, Kenya Defense Forces fighter jets conducted bombardments in Geriley town of Gedo region targeting Al Shabaab positions. No information on casualties or damage.",0,1567462229,SOM 6309085,706,SOM26936,26936,"19 October 2018",2018,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Air/drone strike","Unidentified Military Forces",,8,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,78,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Badhaadhe,,"Bula Haji",-0.8162,41.4292,1,"Shabelle Media Network",National,"On October 19, at least three people, all civilians, were killed and several wounded in an airstrike carried out by unidentified warplanes in Bula-Hajji town of Lower Jubba region.",3,1572403779,SOM 6135619,706,SOM26928,26928,"18 October 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Non-state actor overtakes territory","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Baydhaba,,Daynuunay,3.0399,43.7969,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On October 18, Al Shabaab attacked Somalian Forces SNA forces based in Daynuunay village. There was an exchange of gunfire after which Somalian forces retreated from the village. Al Shabaab took control of the town. It was reported that reinforcements Baidoa arrived at the Somalian base and took back the control of village without any resistance.",0,1571260126,SOM 6135620,706,SOM26929,26929,"18 October 2018",2018,1,"Strategic developments","Non-violent transfer of territory","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Baydhaba,,Daynuunay,3.0399,43.7969,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On October 18, Al Shabaab attacked Somalian Forces SNA forces based in Daynuunay village. There was an exchange of gunfire after which Somalian forces retreated from the village. Al Shabaab took control of the town. It was reported that reinforcements Baidoa arrived at the Somalian base and took back the control of village without any resistance.",0,1571260126,SOM 7530384,706,SOM26926,26926,"18 October 2018",2018,1,"Explosions/Remote violence",Grenade,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Hawl Wadaag",2.048,45.32,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On October 18, Al Shabaab hurled a hand grenade at Bakara market, Hawl Wadaag, Mogadishu. One civilian bystander was killed while four others were injured.",1,1618571856,SOM 7527577,706,SOM26927,26927,"18 October 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Civilians (Somalia)","Women (Somalia)",7,17,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Heliwa",2.0844,45.39,1,Twitter,"New media","On October 18, a woman was killed in Huriwa (Dahabshill Huriwaa) area of Mogadishu while going to a wedding after a gunman opened fire, allegedly a government soldier.",1,1618571856,SOM 5828073,706,SOM26930,26930,"18 October 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)","Unidentified Military Forces",1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Gedo,Garbahaarey,,Geriley,3.22,42.63,1,"Radio Dalsan",National,"On October 18, Somalian forces and Al Shabaab fighters clashed in Giriley town of Gedo Region. Air strikes were involved in the battle. Residents of the town reported two civilian fatalities and some injured.",2,1567462229,SOM 5869612,706,SOM26924,26924,"17 October 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Puntland Security Force",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bari,Iskushuban,,Af-Urur,10.07,50.18,1,"Somali Memo",National,"On October 17, Al Shabaab militants reportedly attacked a Puntland forces base in Af Urur village, Iskushuban, Bari region. A soldier was seriously wounded during the attack.",0,1567462282,SOM 6135622,706,SOM26921,26921,"17 October 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Kenya (2013-)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Gedo,Baardheere,,"Faafax Dhuun",2.2059,41.6249,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On October 17, Al Shabaab attacked a Kenyan Military convoy travelling from Faafax Dhuun village to Geriley town, Gero region. There was a brief exchange of gunfire after which AS retreated. One Al Shabaab fighter was killed.",1,1571260126,SOM 6135623,706,SOM26923,26923,"17 October 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Afgooye,2.15,45.116,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On October 17, Al Shabaab attacked Somalian Military Forces in Afgoye town, Shabelle region. Clashes occurred but no information was given on casualties.",0,1571260126,SOM 5757602,706,SOM26925,26925,"17 October 2018",2018,1,"Strategic developments","Non-violent transfer of territory","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Baydhaba,,Daynuunay,3.0399,43.7969,1,Calamada,Subnational,"On October 17, Al-Shabab fighters in Bay Region took control of a Somalian Military forces base in Deynunay village after Somalian forces left the base as the militants advanced to it.",0,1567462144,SOM 7532490,706,SOM26922,26922,"17 October 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Mogadishu - Kaxda",2.0399,45.2384,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On October 17, Somalian Forces clashed with unknown armed militia near IDP camp in the third section of Kahda, Banadir region. The incident occurred during a distribution exercise of food cards. One civilian was killed, and two others were injured.",1,1618571855,SOM 6133200,706,SOM26919,26919,"17 October 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Military Forces of Kenya (2013-)",,8,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,78,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Gedo,Baardheere,,"Faafax Dhuun",2.2059,41.6249,1,"Undisclosed Source; Radio Kulmiye; Garowe Online","Local partner-Other","On October 17, local residents in Fafahdun (Faafax Dhuun) village, Gero region reported that Kenyan Military forces stormed houses after a roadside bomb attacks targeting them near the village, leaving 3 brothers killed and 4 injured. Some reports claimed that Kenyan Forces fired to prevent further attack after the roadside bomb and civilians were killed by stray bullets.",3,1571260123,SOM 6133201,706,SOM26920,26920,"17 October 2018",2018,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Kenya (2013-)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Gedo,Baardheere,,"Faafax Dhuun",2.2059,41.6249,2,"Garowe Online; Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On October 17, after a brief ambush by Al Shabaab militants, a roadside bomb planted by Al Shabaab targeted a Kenyan military convoy between Faafax Dhuun and Geriley town, Gero region, causing unconfirmed casualties on the soldiers.",0,1571260123,SOM 7519010,706,SOM26911,26911,"16 October 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Wadajir",2.0462,45.3341,1,"Calamada; Shabelle Media Network",National,"On October 16, Al Shabaab killed one of the elders who was involved in the election of current members of Somali parliaments, in Mogadishu's Wadajir area.",1,1618571855,SOM 6135625,706,SOM26918,26918,"16 October 2018",2018,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Shelling/artillery/missile attack","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Basra,2.2991,45.2636,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On October 16, Somali military forces conducted security operation along the river side near Basra town in Shabelle region. Some militants fired mortars at the SNA.",0,1571260126,SOM 6135627,706,SOM26914,26914,"16 October 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians","Abduction/forced disappearance","Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Baydhaba,,Walaq,3.4952,43.2258,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On October 16, AS fighters ambushed two donkey carts that were carrying food commodities near Walaq village and abducted two people owning the carts, near Wajid town, Bay region.",0,1571260126,SOM 6135628,706,SOM26915,26915,"16 October 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,17,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Baydhaba,,Baidoa,3.1172,43.6469,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On October 16, a police officer shot and injured a civilian man in Afar irdoodka, Baidoa, Bay region. The incident occurred after the victim defied orders to stop his car.",0,1571260126,SOM 6135629,706,SOM26916,26916,"16 October 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Afmadow,,Jaldesa,0.3859,41.6181,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On October 16, Al Shabaab ambushed a vehicle which was transporting khat at Jaldesa, 42km east of Dhobley town, Jubbada Hoose (approx coordinates used). The driver of the vehicle was killed.",1,1571260126,SOM 6135630,706,SOM26917,26917,"16 October 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians","Abduction/forced disappearance","Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Qoryooley,,Qoryooley,1.7878,44.53,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On October 16, six civilians were abducted from Qoryoley town in Lower Shabelle region. It was suspected that Al Shabaab militants were behind the kidnapping.",0,1571260126,SOM 6135631,706,SOM26913,26913,"16 October 2018",2018,1,Riots,"Mob violence","Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Rioters (Somalia)","Vigilante Group (Somalia)",5,15,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Woqooyi Galbeed",Berbera,,Berbera,10.4396,45.0143,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On October 16, five police officers were attacked by hawkers using sticks in Berbera, Woqooyi Galbeed region. The attack was believed to be about the destruction of illegal structures by local municipalities with the support of the police.",0,1571260126,SOM 7579517,706,SOM26912,26912,"16 October 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Jowhar,,Jowhar,2.7797,45.5042,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On October 16, a group of Al Shabaab fighters attacked Somalian Security Forces in Jowhar town of Shabelle region. One soldier was killed while another was wounded in the attack.",1,1611613361,SOM 7712398,706,SOM26910,26910,"16 October 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)","Military Forces of the United States (2017-2021)",1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Basra,2.2991,45.2636,1,Calamada,National,"On October 16, Al Shabab attacked Somali and US forces passing near Basra village in Lower Shabelle region.",0,1614039929,SOM 7532300,706,SOM27071,27071,"15 October 2018",2018,1,"Strategic developments",Arrests,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) National Intelligence and Security Agency",,1,"Civilians (Somalia)","Government of Somalia (2017-)",7,17,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Waaberi",2.0195,45.31,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","15 October. NISA officers arrested Shaafi Raabi the Secretary of Somalia's Chamber of Commerce and Chairman of Jubaland's Chamber of Commerce in Waaberi. Reason for the arrest is unknown.",0,1618571862,SOM 7534387,706,SOM26989,26989,"15 October 2018",2018,3,"Strategic developments",Other,"Civilians (Somalia)","Refugees/IDPs (Somalia)",7,,,0,70,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,Mogadishu,2.0414,45.3337,3,Xinhua,International,"A spike in violence and insecurity in Somalia in October has forced more than 21,000 people to flee their homes in the country, particularly from Lower Shabelle region.",0,1618571858,SOM 7714120,706,SOM26904,26904,"15 October 2018",2018,2,"Explosions/Remote violence","Air/drone strike","Military Forces of the United States (2017-2021)","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",8,"Al Shabaab",,2,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Jamaame,,Araara,0.0263,42.6829,1,Xinhua,International,"October 15 (on or around) the US Military Forces carried out airstrikes in cooperation with the Somali government and killed four Al Shabaab militants in the vicinity of Araara near Jamame, Jubbada Hoose.",4,1614039937,SOM 6135632,706,SOM27117,27117,"15 October 2018",2018,1,Riots,"Violent demonstration","Rioters (Somalia)",,5,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) National Intelligence and Security Agency",,1,15,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Woqooyi Galbeed",Berbera,,Berbera,10.4396,45.0143,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","15 October. Local traders attacked 5 SLP officers at a teashop. The motive may relate to recent demolition of illegal structures in the town.",0,1571260126,SOM 6135634,706,SOM27118,27118,"15 October 2018",2018,1,"Strategic developments",Arrests,"Police Forces of Somaliland (2010-)",,1,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,17,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Woqooyi Galbeed",Hargeysa,,"Mahamud Haybe",9.5833,44.0667,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","15 October. SLP in Hargeisa conducted a security operation targeting youngsters suspected of creating unrest in Mohammad Haybe district. An unspecified number of youth gangs were arrested by the police.",0,1571260126,SOM 6135635,706,SOM26905,26905,"15 October 2018",2018,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Ethiopia)",,8,38,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Baydhaba,,"Mooda Mooda",3.007,43.8494,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On October 15, an IED targeting an Ethiopian military convoy moving from Baidoa to Buur-Hakaba exploded at Mooda-Mooda village near Baidoa, Bay. There were no reports of casualties or damages.",0,1571260126,SOM 6135636,706,SOM26909,26909,"15 October 2018",2018,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Ethiopia)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,"Buur Hakaba",,"Buur Xakaba",2.8049,44.0821,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On October 15, an explosive planted by Al Shabaab militants destroyed the vehicle of a military convoy carrying Ethiopian forces outside Bur Hakaba (Buur Xakaba), Bay Region. Casualties were reported by Al Shabaab but unclear if any fatality.",0,1571260126,SOM 6135637,706,SOM26907,26907,"15 October 2018",2018,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Baydhaba,,Gasarta,3.1005,43.7234,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On October 15, an IED placed beside the road detonated against Somalian Military forces while transiting through Gasarta village, close to Baidoa town, Bay region. One SNA soldier was killed, and six others were wounded.",1,1571260126,SOM 6135638,706,SOM26908,26908,"15 October 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Jubaland Security Force",,1,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,17,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Kismaayo,,Dalxiiska,-0.3297,42.5688,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On October 15, a firearm belonging to a Jubaland soldier was accidentally discharged and injured a woman and her child at Dalxis (Dalxiiska) village in Kismayo town.",0,1571260126,SOM 5762925,706,SOM27072,27072,"15 October 2018",2018,3,"Violence against civilians","Sexual violence","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Woqooyi Galbeed",Hargeysa,,Hargeysa,9.5598,44.0668,3,Goobjoob,National,"04 November. 101 cases of rape were recorded in Somaliland between January and November 2018 (coded as one event per month); 105 individuals were accused of rape out of which 87 were arrested and charged.",0,1567462150,SOM 7692219,706,SOM26906,26906,"15 October 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,17,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Hamar Jabjab",2.0276,45.33,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On October 15, a police officer shot and killed a civilian man at General Da'ud Section in Hamarjajab (Xamar Jaabjab), Mogadishu, Banadir. He opened fire to disperse the crowd gathering during a dispute between the victim and another. Police officer escaped the scene.",1,1618571855,SOM 7709373,706,SOM26903,26903,"15 October 2018",2018,2,"Explosions/Remote violence","Air/drone strike","Military Forces of the United States (2017-2021)",,8,"Military Forces of Jubaland (2013-)",,1,18,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Jamaame,,Kobon,0.0356,42.7091,1,"Calamada; Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On October 15, a US drone reportedly bombarded Koban village (Kobon, Jamaame) in Jubbada Hoose. Al Shabaab claimed that 10 Jabaland soldiers were killed.",10,1614039921,SOM 6133198,706,SOM26901,26901,"15 October 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Non-state actor overtakes territory","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Baydhaba,,Daynuunay,3.0399,43.7969,1,"Undisclosed Source; Xinhua","Local partner-Other","On October 15, Al Shabaab fighters attacked SNA forces based in Daynuunay village, Bay region. Somalian Military forces were overpowered and retreated from the village after heavy clashes. Al Shabaab took control of the village. One soldier was killed. Somali Army reported to have killed 8 Al-Shabab fighters and injured several others.",9,1571260123,SOM 6256121,706,SOM26902,26902,"15 October 2018",2018,2,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Kismaayo,,Bar-Sanguun,-0.4876,42.1839,2,Calamada,National,"On October 15, one Somalian soldier was killed and seven were injured after Al Shabaab attacked them on the outskirts of Bar Sanguun village near Kismayo, Jubbada Hoose.",1,1572403705,SOM 6315523,706,SOM26900,26900,"14 October 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Uganda)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,Marka,1.7131,44.7639,1,Xinhua,International,"On October 14, An AMISOM Uganda night patrol was ambushed by Al Shabaab in Marka town of Shabelle region. One soldier died and a civilian also lost life in the cross fire exchange. 11 militants were also reported to be killed. This event is believed to be distinct from earlier clashes in the town.",13,1572403786,SOM 6135641,706,SOM26899,26899,"14 October 2018",2018,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Basra,2.2991,45.2636,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On October 14, an IED, targeting an SNA convoy, exploded near Basra Village, Middle Shabelle region. Two soldiers were killed while four others were injured. Al Shabaab militants claimed responsibility for the attack.",2,1571260126,SOM 6135642,706,SOM26895,26895,"14 October 2018",2018,1,Protests,"Peaceful protest","Protesters (Somalia)",,6,,,0,60,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Baydhaba,,Baidoa,3.1172,43.6469,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On October 14, people from Baidoa staged a demonstration in support of the victims of the Al Shabaab suicide attack in the town the previous day.",0,1571260126,SOM 6135644,706,SOM26896,26896,"14 October 2018",2018,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)","Marehan Clan Group (Somalia)",7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Gedo,"Belet Xaawo",,"Belet Xaawo",3.7807,41.8943,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On October 14, an RCIED, planted in a residence structure, exploded in Belethawa (Belet Xaawo) town. The target was believed to be Celi Dhere sub clan elders meeting inside the residence. There were no reports of causalities.",0,1571260126,SOM 7529058,706,SOM26897,26897,"14 October 2018",2018,1,Riots,"Violent demonstration","Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Rioters (Somalia)",,5,15,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Hodan,,"Mogadishu - Hodan",2.0333,45.35,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On October 14, a group of youth stoned the security forces manning the Zoobe junction, in Hodan district. The security forces fired warning shots to disperse the crowd and injured one civilian.",0,1611019338,SOM 6256025,706,SOM26893,26893,"14 October 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Burundi)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,Marka,1.7131,44.7639,2,Calamada,National,"On October 14, Al Shabaab ambushed and killed six AMISOM Burundian soldiers outside of Marka town, Shabeellaha Hoose. The Burundian soldiers were sent as reinforcements to Somalian Forces during clashes with Al Shabaab in Marka town (coded in a separate event).",6,1572403705,SOM 5834156,706,SOM26894,26894,"14 October 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Kenya (2013-)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Gedo,"Ceel Waaq",,"El Wak",2.7352,41.0177,2,"Radio Simba",National,"On October 14, fighting between Kenyan Military and Al-Shabab fighters was reported in El Wak (Ceel Waaq) district of Gedo Region.",0,1567462237,SOM 7710287,706,SOM26826,26826,"13 October 2018",2018,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Air/drone strike","Military Forces of the United States (2017-2021)",,8,"Al Shabaab",,2,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Mudug,Xarardheere,,Xarardheere,4.6517,47.8584,1,AFRICOM,Regional,"13 October 2018: The US Africa command announced an airstrike targeting Al-Shabaab militants in Hardere town that killed at least 60 militants.",60,1614039923,SOM 4598227,706,SOM26823,26823,"13 October 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians","Abduction/forced disappearance","Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Mudug,Hobyo,,Caad,6.3596,48.6282,1,"Radio Simba",National,"13 October 2018: Al-Shabaab militants abducted 4 elders from Aad and El Abdi villages, Mudug region, for not paying Zakat taxes.",0,1552576442,SOM 4598228,706,SOM26824,26824,"13 October 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians","Abduction/forced disappearance","Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Mudug,Xarardheere,,"Ceel Cabdi",4.4802,47.9515,1,"Radio Simba",National,"13 October 2018: Al-Shabaab militants abducted 4 elders from Aad and El Abdi villages, Mudug region, for not paying Zakat taxes.",0,1552576442,SOM 4598002,706,SOM26825,26825,"13 October 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Special Forces","AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-)",1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Basra,2.2991,45.2636,1,"Radio Simba",National,"13 October 2018: US-backed special force troops and AMISOM forces attacked Al-Shabaab positions in Basra, near Bal'ad town.",0,1552576442,SOM 6233339,706,SOM26822,26822,"13 October 2018",2018,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Suicide bomb","Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Baydhaba,,Baidoa,3.1172,43.6469,1,"Garowe Online; Radio Mogadishu",National,"13 October 2018: A suicide bomber detonated himself in a busy cafe in the town of Baidoa, resulting in the death of 23 people (24 with the bomber) and the injury of 70 or more. Al-Shabaab later claimed responsibility for the attack.",24,1572403613,SOM 6135649,706,SOM26821,26821,"12 October 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,K50,2.0054,44.9872,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","12 October 2018: Al-Shabaab fighters attacked an AMISOM troop base near the KM60 village neighborhood, Afgooye. Troops clashed with the fighters for about 30 minutes after which the perpetrators withdrew.",0,1571260126,SOM 6135650,706,SOM27070,27070,"12 October 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Militia (Sheikh Mukhtar Robow)",,3,23,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bakool,Xudur,,Baano,3.9963,43.9573,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","12 October. Muktar Robow's militia ambushed Al Shabaab insurgents near Bana village. After the clash Robow's militia retreated to Xudur. Casualties unknown.",0,1571260126,SOM 7529059,706,SOM26820,26820,"12 October 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,17,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Hodan,,"Mogadishu - Hodan",2.0333,45.35,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","12 October 2018: A Somali National Army soldier shot and killed a civilian man near Digfeer Hospital in Hodan district",1,1611019338,SOM 7528025,706,SOM26812,26812,"11 October 2018",2018,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Mogadishu - Daynile",2.0581,45.3003,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","11 October 2018: A remote controlled explosive device went off as a Somali National Army convoy passed through Garas-Baley area of Daynile, Mogadishu. One vehicle was damaged, no casualties reported.",0,1618571852,SOM 6135652,706,SOM26813,26813,"11 October 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Police Forces of Jubaland (2013-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Afmadow,,Dif,0.9625,41.0616,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","11 October 2018: Al-Shabaab fighters attacked a Jubaland police post in Diff village (c. 65 km north of Dooley town), sparking armed clashes. The Al-Shabaab fighters managed to take control of the post after only a few minutes of fighting, withdrawing a few hours later. No info on casualties.",0,1571260126,SOM 6135654,706,SOM26815,26815,"11 October 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)","Government of Somalia (2017-)",7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bari,Bossaso,,Bosaso,11.2842,49.1816,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","11 October 2018: A tax collections officer was shot and killed at Bossaso Main Market.",1,1571260126,SOM 6135655,706,SOM26816,26816,"11 October 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Garwale Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Elay Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,44,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Baydhaba,,Maaranka,3.1213,43.5377,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","11 October 2018: Garwaale and Eelaay clans clashed in Maaranka (c. 07 km north west of Baidoa) over a land dispute. Five (05) people were killed. Approximate coordinates used.",5,1571260126,SOM 6135656,706,SOM26818,26818,"11 October 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Juba",Saakow,,Saakow,1.6394,42.4522,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","11 October 2018: Al-Shabaab executed 5 people, including one 16 year old boy, in Sakow town, middle Juba. The victims were accused of providing information to the Somali army.",5,1571260126,SOM 6135657,706,SOM26819,26819,"11 October 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,Shalaambood,1.7087,44.6961,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","11 October 2018: Al-Shabaab fighters attacked Somali National Army soldiers in Shalambod town, sparking an exchange of gunfire. No info on casualties.",0,1571260126,SOM 6135658,706,SOM27069,27069,"11 October 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)","Pastoralists (Somalia)",7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Qoryooley,,Daarasalaam,1.9221,44.7871,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","11 October. Gunmen killed a pastoralist in Daaru-Salaam. Motive unknown.",1,1571260126,SOM 6135659,706,SOM26817,26817,"11 October 2018",2018,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Air/drone strike","Unidentified Military Forces",,8,"Al Shabaab","Unidentified Clan Militia (Somalia)",2,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Gedo,Garbahaarey,,Karbis,3.5172,42.2341,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","11 October 2018: An unidentified warplane conducted an airstrike raids on Al-Shabaab/local meeting positions in Kibis village. No info on casualties.",0,1571260126,SOM 6135660,706,SOM26811,26811,"11 October 2018",2018,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Air/drone strike","Unidentified Military Forces",,8,"Al Shabaab",,2,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Gedo,"Ceel Waaq",,Kukuma,2.4147,40.9935,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","11 October 2018: Unidentified warplanes conducted an airstrike raid against Al-Shabaab targets in Kukuma village (c. 30 km south of Ceel Waaq district, approx. Coordinates used). One civilian was injured in the strike. Approximate coordinates used.",0,1571260126,SOM 7579882,706,SOM26814,26814,"11 October 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Jowhar,,Jowhar,2.7797,45.5042,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","11 October 2018: Al-Shabaab fighters attacked Somali national soldiers in the Mahaday district (c. 26 km from Jowhar town). Al-shabaab fighters took control of the town, only to withdraw several hours later. Two government soldiers were injured.",0,1611613362,SOM 5869620,706,SOM26805,26805,"10 October 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)","AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Uganda)",1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Qoryooley,,Qoryooley,1.7878,44.53,1,"Somali Memo",National,"10 October 2018: Al-Shabaab fighters conducted a late-night attack against Somali soldiers and allied AMISOM troops (Identified by the source as Ugandan) in Qoryooley District in Lower Shabelle. No further info.",0,1567462282,SOM 6318669,706,SOM26804,26804,"10 October 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Government regains territory","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Baydhaba,,Gawaan,3.0643,43.8746,1,Xinhua,International,"10 October 2018: Somali National Army forces claim to have taken control of Gawaan village (BAY) after clashing with Al-Shabaab fighters in the area. No info on casualties.",0,1572403790,SOM 5869652,706,SOM26809,26809,"10 October 2018",2018,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Djibouti)",,8,38,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,"Bulo Burto",,"Buur Weyn",3.5904,45.5598,2,"Somali Memo",National,"10 October 2018: An explosive device set near the road exploded as a convoy of Djiboutian AMISOM soldiers traveled near Buur Weyn. At least one vehicle was damaged in the attack, with some injuries suspected. No group has claimed responsibility for the attack.",0,1567462282,SOM 5869657,706,SOM26810,26810,"10 October 2018",2018,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Ethiopia)",,8,38,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,Jalalaqsi,,Jibiley,3.4336,45.5306,2,"Somali Memo",National,"10 October 2018: An explosion (landmine) targeted Ethiopian troops as they moved from Jimbiley to Buurweyn village, destroying a troop transport vehicle. No info on casualties.",0,1567462282,SOM 5318753,706,SOM26806,26806,"10 October 2018",2018,1,"Strategic developments","Non-violent transfer of territory","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)","AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-)",1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,"Bulo Burto",,"Buur Weyn",3.5904,45.5598,1,Alldhacdo,National,"10 October 2018: Somali National Army troops and allied AMISOM forces have taken control of Buurweyn, Dibileey, and Faahaale villages in Jalaqsi district after Al-Shabaab fighters withdrew.",0,1561469330,SOM 5318754,706,SOM26807,26807,"10 October 2018",2018,1,"Strategic developments","Non-violent transfer of territory","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)","AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-)",1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,Jalalaqsi,,Jibiley,3.4336,45.5306,1,Alldhacdo,National,"10 October 2018: Somali National Army troops and allied AMISOM forces have taken control of Buurweyn, Dibileey, and Faahaale villages in Jalaqsi district after Al-Shabaab fighters withdrew.",0,1561469330,SOM 5318755,706,SOM26808,26808,"10 October 2018",2018,1,"Strategic developments","Non-violent transfer of territory","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)","AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-)",1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,Jalalaqsi,,Faarale,3.534,45.6581,1,Alldhacdo,National,"10 October 2018: Somali National Army troops and allied AMISOM forces have taken control of Buurweyn, Dibileey, and Faahaale villages in Jalaqsi district after Al-Shabaab fighters withdrew.",0,1618571852,SOM 6135665,706,SOM26802,26802,"10 October 2018",2018,1,"Explosions/Remote violence",Grenade,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)","Women (Somalia)",7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Baydhaba,,Baidoa,3.1172,43.6469,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","10 October 2018: Unidentified men hurled a hand grenade near the front of the residence of the Regional Women's representatives in Baidoa town of Bay region, injuring two people.",0,1571260126,SOM 7528350,706,SOM26803,26803,"10 October 2018",2018,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)","Government of Somalia (2017-)",7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Mogadishu - Daynile",2.0581,45.3003,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","10 October 2018: A car belonging to an official from Banadir Regional Administration exploded at Ex-Control Afgoye in Deynile district. One civilian bystander was injured in the explosion.",0,1618571851,SOM 7692212,706,SOM26801,26801,"10 October 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Puntland Police Force",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bari,Bossaso,,Carmo,10.5679,49.0607,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","10 October 2018: Two police officers were shot and killed by unidentified gunmen at at a police check-point in Armo (c. 100 km south of Bossaso).",2,1613499285,SOM 7214122,706,SOM26789,26789,"09 October 2018",2018,1,Protests,"Peaceful protest","Protesters (Somalia)",,6,,,0,60,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle","Wanla Weyn",,"Wanla Weyne",2.6195,44.8936,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","9 October 2018: Residents of Wanla Weyne town protested the killing of a former Al-Shabaab member by military special forces. Protests were also held in Buur Weyne (coded separately).",0,1600121131,SOM 7214150,706,SOM26797,26797,"09 October 2018",2018,1,Protests,"Excessive force against protesters","Protesters (Somalia)",,6,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,16,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle","Wanla Weyn",,"Wanla Weyne",2.6195,44.8936,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","9 October 2018: Police forces shot at demonstrators in the Burweyne village in Wanlaweyn district. Protesters were denouncing the killing of a well-known shiekh in the town by Somali security forces the day before. Two of the protesters were injured.",0,1600121131,SOM 7710310,706,SOM26799,26799,"09 October 2018",2018,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Air/drone strike","Military Forces of the United States (2017-2021)",,8,"Al Shabaab",,2,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Juba",Jilib,,"Qunyo Barrow",0.8014,43.3837,1,AFRICOM,Regional,"9 October 2018: US conducted an airstrike in Qunyo Barrow, killing one Al-Shabaab militant.",1,1614039923,SOM 6304368,706,SOM26800,26800,"09 October 2018",2018,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Burundi)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Balcad,,Gololey,2.4492,45.3542,1,"Radio Risala",National,"9 October 2018: Burundian troops fighting as part of the AMISOM mission in Somalia were targeted by an IED device in Gololey village, damaging a single vehicle. Al-Shabaab later claimed responsibility for the bombing.",0,1572403772,SOM 6135668,706,SOM26792,26792,"09 October 2018",2018,1,Protests,"Peaceful protest","Protesters (Somalia)",,6,,,0,60,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Mudug,Gaalkacyo,,"Gaalkacyo North",6.77,47.63,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","9 October 2018: Clan militiamen gathered to stand and protest a man who lost his job with a private security company providing services to the UN in North Gaalkaco. Local authorities later came to resolve the issue.",0,1571260126,SOM 6135669,706,SOM26793,26793,"09 October 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Abgal Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Civilians (Somalia)","Hawadle Clan Group (Somalia)",7,47,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Galgaduud,Dhuusamarreeb,,Bulacle,5.3329,46.4768,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","9 October 2018: Abgaal clan militiamen killed an unarmed civilian from Hawadle clan and injured two others, in Bulacle area. Clan rivalry has been going on for some time over a grazing dispute.",1,1571260126,SOM 6135670,706,SOM26794,26794,"09 October 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Jubaland (2013-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Kismaayo,,Bar-Sanguun,-0.4876,42.1839,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","9 October 2018: Al-Shabaab fighters attacked Jubbaland security forces on the road between Bar Sanguni and Arrare, sparking armed clashes that resulted in the death of three AS fighters and two Jubbaland soldiers.",5,1571260126,SOM 6135671,706,SOM26795,26795,"09 October 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Al Shabaab",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Juba",Jilib,,Jilib,0.4833,42.7666,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","9 October 2018: Al-Shabaab executed four former fighters and one civilian in Jilib, all accused of providing intelligence to foreign intelligence agencies.",5,1571260126,SOM 6135672,706,SOM26796,26796,"09 October 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,Shalaambood,1.7087,44.6961,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","9 October 2018: Attackers believed to have links to Al-Shabaab threw a hand-grenade at Somali National Army soldiers in Shalambot town in Marka district. Troops reacted with gunfire. Three civilians were wounded by either the gunfire or the grenade (unclear).",0,1571260126,SOM 6135675,706,SOM27068,27068,"09 October 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Saad Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Civilians (Somalia)","Saad Clan Group (Somalia)",7,47,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Mudug,Gaalkacyo,,"Gaalkacyo North",6.77,47.63,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","09 October. Armed men belonging to the Sa'ad clan shot dead a civilian from the same clan over personal disputes in Gaalkacyo.",1,1571260126,SOM 6135676,706,SOM26788,26788,"09 October 2018",2018,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Air/drone strike","Unidentified Military Forces",,8,"Al Shabaab",,2,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Gedo,Garbahaarey,,"Ceel Cadde",3.0359,41.8674,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","9 October 2018: Unidentified warplanes conducted an airstrike in Ceel Caade targeting an Al-Shabaab vehicle garage.",0,1571260126,SOM 6135677,706,SOM26791,26791,"09 October 2018",2018,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Shelling/artillery/missile attack","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)","Military Forces of Somaliland (2010-)",7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Sanaag,Ceerigaabo,,Ceerigaabo,10.6218,47.3681,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","9 October 2018: Unidentified persons fired an RPG rocket into the house of a Somaliland army commander in Ceerigabo No casualties reported.",0,1571260126,SOM 6135678,706,SOM26790,26790,"09 October 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Puntland Security Force",,1,"Military Forces of Somaliland (2010-)",,1,11,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Sool,"Laas Caanood",,"Tuko Raq",8.5673,47.6438,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","9 October 2018: Somaliland soldiers clashed with Puntland state soldiers in Tako Raq base. 1 Somaliland soldier was killed.",1,1571260126,SOM 5132211,706,SOM26798,26798,"09 October 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Government regains territory","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Jubaland Security Force",1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Jamaame,,Jamaame,0.0692,42.7382,1,"Radio Dalsan",National,"9 October 2018: Somali National Army (SNA) troops backed by Jubbaland security forces attacked Al-Shabaab positions in Jamaame, taking control of Kawan village. No info on casualties.",0,1555958741,SOM 6135682,706,SOM26783,26783,"08 October 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Mudug,Gaalkacyo,,"Gaalkacyo North",6.77,47.63,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","8 October 2018: Unidentified armed men shot at a civilian vehicle in northern Galkayo town, injuring him severely. The victim later died in a hospital. Motivations are unknown.",1,1571260126,SOM 6135683,706,SOM26784,26784,"08 October 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Lowyacdo Communal Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Lowyacdo Communal Militia (Somalia)",,4,44,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Awdal,Zeylac,,Lowyacdo,11.4299,43.2591,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","8 October 2018: Two transport cooperatives shot at each other at Lowyacado in Adwal region over a business dispute. Police later intervened to break up the fight.",0,1571260126,SOM 6135684,706,SOM26787,26787,"08 October 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Special Forces",,1,"Civilians (Somalia)","Al Shabaab",7,17,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle","Wanla Weyn",,"Wanla Weyne",2.6195,44.8936,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","8 October 2018: US-backed Special Forces shot and killed a former well-known Al-Shabaab member at Wanleweyn district.",1,1571260126,SOM 6135685,706,SOM26785,26785,"08 October 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somaliland (2010-)",,1,"Dhulbahante Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,14,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Sool,"Laas Caanood",,"Tuko Raq",8.5673,47.6438,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","8 October 2018: Somaliland forces and Dhulbahante clan militias, loyal to Puntland, exchanged gunfire near the Tukaraq base for around an hour. No info on casualties.",0,1571260126,SOM 6135686,706,SOM26786,26786,"08 October 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,11,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bakool,"Ceel Barde",,"Ceel Barde",4.8282,43.6599,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","8 October 2018: Local security forces in Ceel Bard killed two Somali National Army soldiers who refused to surrender their weapons to them. Two other SNA soldiers were arrested.",2,1571260126,SOM 6758678,706,SOM27067,27067,"07 October 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians","Sexual violence","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)","Women (Somalia)",7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Sool,"Laas Caanood",,Laascaanood,8.4774,47.3597,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","07 October. A 14-year-old girl was hospitalized at Lasanod Hospital after being sexually assaulted. The perpetrator has not been caught.",0,1579805263,SOM 6135688,706,SOM26778,26778,"07 October 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Mudug,Hobyo,,Jilable,6.4085,47.8436,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","7 October 2018: Unidentified armed men ambushed a civilian vehicle in Jilable village vicinity, Mudug, injuring 4 people. Other sources have claimed that the event ended in the death of 5 civilian passengers.",0,1571260126,SOM 6135689,706,SOM26780,26780,"07 October 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Afgooye,2.15,45.116,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","7 October 2018: A group of Al-Shabaab (AS) fighters attacked a checkpoint manned by Somali soldiers in Mukayga area of Afgoye town, Lower Shabelle region. The AS fighters retreated after a short exchange of gunfire.",0,1571260126,SOM 6135691,706,SOM26781,26781,"07 October 2018",2018,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Baraawe,,Embareeso,1.1808,44.0479,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","7 October 2018: An IED planted near a checkpoint in Ambareeso area in Barawe town exploded, injuring one soldier.",0,1571260126,SOM 7532207,706,SOM26779,26779,"07 October 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Islamic State (Somalia)",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Hawl Wadaag",2.048,45.32,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","7 October 2018: Unidentified armed assailants shot and killed two bus conductors at Bakara market intersection in Hodan district. Later reports suspected the perpetrators of having links to Islamic State.",2,1618571851,SOM 5746427,706,SOM26782,26782,"07 October 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Jazeera,1.9501,45.1783,1,"Al Furqaan",National,"7 October 2018: Al-Shabaab fighters claim to have killed 5 Somali National Army soldiers in an ambush carried out as the soldier's convoy travelled through the Jazeera area of Mogadishu.",5,1567462129,SOM 7532338,706,SOM26766,26766,"06 October 2018",2018,1,"Explosions/Remote violence",Grenade,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Hodan,,"Mogadishu - Hodan",2.0333,45.35,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","6 October 2018: Unidentified attackers hurled a hand grenade at police positioned at Black sea area in Hodan district.",0,1611019349,SOM 6135695,706,SOM26767,26767,"06 October 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,Gendershe,1.8342,44.9667,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","6 October 2018: AS militants ambushed an SNA convoy travelling from Mogadishu to Merka at Gendershe village vicinity in Merka district. There was an exchange of heavy gunfire which lasted for about 20 minutes. . One SNA senior officer was killed while three others were injured.",1,1571260126,SOM 6135698,706,SOM27065,27065,"06 October 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Galmudug Administration",,1,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,17,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Mudug,Gaalkacyo,,Gaalkacyo,6.7697,47.4308,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","06 October. A soldier from Galmudug shot dead a civilian in Galkaacyo. The motive behind the killing is unknown.",1,1571260126,SOM 6135699,706,SOM27066,27066,"06 October 2018",2018,1,"Strategic developments","Disrupted weapons use","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Uganda)",,8,38,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,Shalaambood,1.7087,44.6961,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","06 October. AMISOM's UPDF patrol discovered a roadside IED planted between Shalamboot and Beled Aamin. The device was safely dismantled.",0,1571260126,SOM 6135700,706,SOM26765,26765,"06 October 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians","Abduction/forced disappearance","Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,"Qansax Dheere",,"Ceel Abey",2.9248,42.9518,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","6 October 2018: AS fighters abducted a civilian man in Ceel Abay (c. 09 km north west of Qansaxdheere) for allegedly having close relationship with South-west State police forces.",0,1571260126,SOM 7214111,706,SOM26761,26761,"05 October 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Jowhar,,"Ceel Baraf",3.2072,45.7593,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","5 October 2018: Suspected AS militants ambushed a public minibus carrying khat from Jowhar to Jalalaqsi between Ceel-Baraf village and Jalalaqsi vicinity in Mahaday district. One passenger on board the minibus was killed while four others including the driver of the minibus were kidnapped by AS militants.",1,1600121131,SOM 6135702,706,SOM26760,26760,"05 October 2018",2018,1,Riots,"Mob violence","Rioters (Somalia)",,5,"Al Shabaab",,2,25,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Sangalaad,2.2356,45.101,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","5 October 2018: An Al-Shabaab fighter was shot and killed with his own pistol after engaging in a fight with some youth in the Sagalaad village, Afgooye district. Approx location given.",1,1571260126,SOM 6135704,706,SOM26763,26763,"05 October 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Pastoralists (Somalia)",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Jowhar,,"Ceel Baraf",3.2072,45.7593,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","5 October 2018: Al-Shabaab fighters killed three people between Ceel Baraf and Cali Foldhere and took cattle.",3,1571260126,SOM 6135705,706,SOM26764,26764,"05 October 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2012-2017) National Intelligence and Security Agency",,1,"Military Forces of Somalia (2012-2017) National Intelligence and Security Agency",,1,11,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,"Belet Weyne",,"Belet Weyne",4.736,45.2043,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","5 October 2018: Troops supporting the newly nominated NISA Commander for Hirshabelle state clashed with forces supporting the former NISA commander when the former attempted to take control of the NISA base in Beletweyne.",0,1571260126,SOM 6135706,706,SOM26759,26759,"05 October 2018",2018,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,"Bulo Burto",,"Beer Yabual",4.023,45.5727,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","5 October 2018: An IED device planted in the Bullo-Burte at Beerayabaal area (c. 20 km west of Halgan village) exploded, killing one SNA soldier and injuring three others.",1,1571260126,SOM 7532247,706,SOM26758,26758,"05 October 2018",2018,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Heliwa",2.0844,45.39,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","5 October 2018: An IED bomb set by Al-Shabaab fighters exploded as an AMISOM convoy passed in the Ex-Control Balcad neighbourhood in Heliwa district.",0,1618571850,SOM 7579883,706,SOM26762,26762,"05 October 2018",2018,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Burundi)",,8,38,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Jowhar,,Jowhar,2.7797,45.5042,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","5 October 2018: A convoy of Burundi AMISOM troops were hit by two IEDs near Jawhar, causing minor damages and injuries.",0,1611613362,SOM 4600417,706,SOM26757,26757,"04 October 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bari,Bossaso,,Bosaso,11.2842,49.1816,1,"Radio Kulmiye",National,"4 October 2018: Unidentified gunmen have shot dead a civilian, identified as Sa'id Mohamed, in Bosaso town.",1,1552576444,SOM 6135710,706,SOM26755,26755,"04 October 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)","AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Ethiopia)",1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,"Bulo Burto",,"Beer Yabual",4.023,45.5727,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","4 October 2018: Al-Shabaab fighters attacked a convoy of joint AMISOM and Somali National Army forces in Beerayabaal area (c. 20 km west of Halgan village). Gunfire ensued. No info on casualties.",0,1571260126,SOM 6135713,706,SOM26754,26754,"04 October 2018",2018,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Ethiopia)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,"Bulo Burto",,Halgan,4.2117,45.5625,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","4 October 2018: Two Ethiopian soldiers were killed and a third seriously injured by an explosion set by Al-Shabaab fighters in Halgan village",2,1571260126,SOM 6308834,706,SOM26756,26756,"04 October 2018",2018,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Air/drone strike","AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Kenya)",,8,"Al Shabaab",,2,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Gedo,Garbahaarey,,"Ceel Cadde",3.0359,41.8674,1,"Shabelle Media Network",National,"4 October 2018: Suspected Kenyan warplanes fired airstrike missiles at al-Shabaab targets in El Adde town, Gedo region, wounding 8 people including a known Al-Shabaab member's wife.",0,1572403778,SOM 5318697,706,SOM26748,26748,"03 October 2018",2018,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Air/drone strike","AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-)",,8,"Al Shabaab",,2,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Basra,2.2991,45.2636,1,"Hiiraan (Somalia)",National,"3 October 2018: AMISOM forces conducted a rocket-strike attack against AS militant gathering near Basra village neighbourhood in Balcad district. No info on casualties.",0,1561469330,SOM 6256030,706,SOM26753,26753,"03 October 2018",2018,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle","Wanla Weyn",,"Wanla Weyne",2.6195,44.8936,1,Calamada,National,"3 October 2018: An explosion targeted Somali National Army soldiers in Wanla Weyne. No info on casualties.",0,1572403705,SOM 6135716,706,SOM26750,26750,"03 October 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Puntland Police Force",,1,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,17,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bari,Bossaso,,Bosaso,11.2842,49.1816,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","3 October 2018: A civilian driving a minivan was shot and injured by Special Protection Units in Bosasso for failing to obey their commands to stop the vehicle.",0,1571260126,SOM 6135719,706,SOM26747,26747,"03 October 2018",2018,1,"Strategic developments","Non-violent transfer of territory","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)","AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-)",1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Baydhaba,,"Goof Guduud",3.3182,43.4731,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","3 October 2018: Joint Somali National Army forces and Amisom troops took control of a military base in Goof Guduud after Al-Shabaab fighters retreated.",0,1571260126,SOM 6135721,706,SOM26752,26752,"03 October 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Jubaland Security Force",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Badhaadhe,,Kolbiyow,-1.1369,41.2174,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","4 October 2018: Jubaland forces clashed with AS taxation group at Didi-ado grazing area (c. 13 km east of Kulbiyow). There was a brief heavy exchange of gunfire after which AS retreated from the area. Three AS fighters and one JSF soldier were killed while one JSF soldier sustained injuries.",4,1571260126,SOM 7531975,706,SOM26751,26751,"03 October 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Hodan,,"Mogadishu - Hodan",2.0333,45.35,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","3 October 2018: Al-Shabaab gunmen shot and injured a government soldier in Al-Baraka junction neighbourhood of Hodan, Mogadishu.",0,1611019348,SOM 7061279,706,SOM27245,27245,"02 October 2018",2018,1,"Strategic developments","Disrupted weapons use","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Maritime Police Force",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bari,Bossaso,,Bosaso,11.2842,49.1816,1,"UN SEMG",Other,"02 October. Weapons and ammunition were seized, and held at the headquarters of the Puntland Maritime Police Force. SEMG documented four of the six boxes of ammunition manufactured in the Republic of Bulgaria in 2013, at the armoury of the Port Police in Bosaso.",0,1586817423,SOM 7214116,706,SOM26745,26745,"02 October 2018",2018,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle","Wanla Weyn",,"Wanla Weyne",2.6195,44.8936,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","2 October 2018: An IED device planted by unknown persons exploded as a government convoy passed in Wanleweyn district, injuring one soldier. Al-Shabaab later claimed responsibility for the attack.",0,1600121131,SOM 7799421,706,SOM26744,26744,"02 October 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Jubaland Security Force",,1,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,17,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Kismaayo,,Kismayo,-0.3603,42.5463,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","2 October 2018: A Jubaland soldier stationed at a checkpoint in Aargo Junction, Kismayo, shot at a car as it traveled toward him at a high speed. A civilian was injured.",0,1617662605,SOM 7530149,706,SOM26743,26743,"02 October 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,11,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Karan",2.0652,45.39,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","2 October 2018: Two groups of Somali National Army soldiers clashed in the Karan Main market for unknown reasons. 1 soldier was killed and 2 civilian bystanders injured.",1,1618571850,SOM 6135723,706,SOM26746,26746,"02 October 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians","Abduction/forced disappearance","Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Balcad,,Balcad,2.39,45.3833,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","2 October 2018: Al-Shabaab militants abducted two people carrying khat near Ilbaq settlement under Balcad district.",0,1571260126,SOM 6135724,706,SOM26742,26742,"02 October 2018",2018,1,"Strategic developments","Non-violent transfer of territory","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Baydhaba,,"Goof Guduud",3.3182,43.4731,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","2 October 2018: Al-Shabaab fighters took control of a Somali National Army base at Goof-gaduud Burey village (c. 30 km north west of Baidoa on the main road towards Wajid) without resistance from the SNA who retreated from the base the night before.",0,1571260126,SOM 7528961,706,SOM26733,26733,"01 October 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Italy (2018-)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Mogadishu - Daynile",2.0581,45.3003,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","1 October 2018: A suicide bomber rammed an explosive-laden car against an Italian anti-Al-Shabaab military convoy near the Ministry of Defence in Deynile district.Two civilian bystanders were killed while five others university students were injured. Fatalities coded as 3 include the bomber.",3,1618571849,SOM 7214114,706,SOM26731,26731,"01 October 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Islamic State (Somalia)",,2,"Civilians (International)","Christian Group (Ethiopia)",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bari,Bossaso,,Bosaso,11.2842,49.1816,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","1 October 2018: Four Ethiopian migrants were killed by unknown armed men in the settlement of Sweeto in Bossaso. Islamic State later claimed responsibility for the shooting, identifying the victims as Christians.",4,1600121131,SOM 7529324,706,SOM26734,26734,"01 October 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Private Security Forces (Somalia)",,8,38,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Mogadishu - Daynile",2.0581,45.3003,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","1 October 2018: Unidentified armed men shot and killed an armed watchman at a garage in Daynile district, Mogadishu.",1,1618571849,SOM 6307724,706,SOM26740,26740,"01 October 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Government regains territory","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Jamaame,,Bangeeni,0.05,42.7167,1,"Shabelle Media Network",National,"1 October 2018: Somali National Army soldiers claim to have killed 5 Al-Shabaab fighters during clashes in Jamaame district. Local commanders claim to have taken control of Bangini, Mana Mofo, and Kobon, all in the Jamaame district. Fatalities spread across two locations.",1,1572403777,SOM 7798161,706,SOM26737,26737,"01 October 2018",2018,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Air/drone strike","Military Forces of the United States (2017-2021)",,8,"Al Shabaab",,2,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Kismaayo,,Kismayo,-0.3603,42.5463,2,Goobjoob,National,"1 October 2018: A US airstrike reportedly killed 9 Al-Shabaab fighters 40 KM northeast of Kismayo. A 10th fighter was also wounded in the attack.",9,1617662602,SOM 6308008,706,SOM26739,26739,"01 October 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Government regains territory","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Jamaame,,"Mana Moofi",0.0854,42.7123,1,"Shabelle Media Network",National,"1 October 2018: Somali National Army soldiers claim to have killed 5 Al-Shabaab fighters during clashes in Jamaame district. Local commanders claim to have taken control of Bangini, Mana Mofo, and Kobon, all in the Jamaame district. Fatalities spread across two locations.",2,1572403777,SOM 6135731,706,SOM26735,26735,"01 October 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Macawiisley Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Al Shabaab",,2,24,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Jowhar,,Dacaar,3.0175,45.6591,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","1 October 2018: Local clan militia known as 'Macawiisley' and AS fighters clashed at Buur-Dacaar Village (c. 10 km north of Adale district in Middle Shabelle. Eight AS fighters and two militia men, including their commander, were killed while another clan militiaman was wounded.",10,1571260126,SOM 6135736,706,SOM26736,26736,"01 October 2018",2018,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Shelling/artillery/missile attack","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Puntland Dervish Force",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bari,Iskushuban,,Af-Urur,10.07,50.18,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","1 October 2018: Al-Shabaab fighters launched 4 mortar shells at a Darawish base in Afurur. None of the shells hit the targets.",0,1571260126,SOM 7532238,706,SOM26732,26732,"01 October 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,11,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Mogadishu - Daynile",2.0581,45.3003,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","1 October 2018: The Police Commissioner of Deynile district attacked locals constructing a tarmac road in Garasbaley village in Deynile district. The group providing security at the construction site (identified as also a government police force) exchanged gunfire with officers of the Police Commissioner. One soldier was killed and a civilian was injured.",1,1618571849,SOM 6307820,706,SOM26738,26738,"01 October 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Government regains territory","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Jamaame,,Kobon,0.0356,42.7091,1,"Shabelle Media Network",National,"1 October 2018: Somali National Army soldiers claim to have killed 5 Al-Shabaab fighters during clashes in Jamaame district. Local commanders claim to have taken control of Bangini, Mana Mofo, and Kobon, all in the Jamaame district. Fatalities spread across the three locations.",2,1572403777,SOM 6256115,706,SOM26741,26741,"01 October 2018",2018,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle","Wanla Weyn",,"Wanla Weyne",2.6195,44.8936,1,Calamada,National,"1 October 2018: An explosion of unidentified origin targeted Somali National Army soldiers in Wanla wayn, killing 2 and wounding 2 others.",2,1572403705,SOM 6255965,706,SOM26730,26730,"30 September 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Kismaayo,,Bar-Sanguun,-0.4876,42.1839,1,Calamada,National,"30 September 2018: Al-Shabab fighters killed a Somali soldier and injured two others in Bar-Sanguuni, just outside of Kismayo.",1,1572403704,SOM 4601521,706,SOM26728,26728,"30 September 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)","AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-)",1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,"Belet Weyne",,"Belet Weyne",4.736,45.2043,2,"Radio Dalsan",National,"30 September 2018: Joint Somali and Amisom clashed with Al-Shabaab fighters in Ber Hano (Beerxaano) and other villages on the outskirts of Belet Weyne. No info on casualties.",0,1552576446,SOM 4601522,706,SOM26729,26729,"30 September 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)","AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-)",1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,"Belet Weyne",,Beerxaano,4.5339,45.3421,1,"Radio Dalsan",National,"30 September 2018: Joint Somali and Amisom clashed with Al-Shabaab fighters in Ber Hano (Beerxaano) and other villages on the outskirts of Belet Weyne. No info on casualties.",0,1552576446,SOM 6135740,706,SOM26727,26727,"30 September 2018",2018,1,Protests,"Peaceful protest","Protesters (Somalia)",,6,,,0,60,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Diinsoor,,Diinsoor,2.4074,42.9766,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","30 September 2018: Protesters took to the streets of Diinsor town in protest of Muqtar Robow's possible candidacy for the upcoming South West State presidential election. Muqtar Rabow is a former member of Al-Shabaab.",0,1571260126,SOM 7528817,706,SOM26719,26719,"29 September 2018",2018,1,Protests,"Protest with intervention","Protesters (Somalia)",,6,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,16,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Abdiaziz",2.0405,45.36,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","29 September 2018: A group of fishermen gathered to protest a land dispute. Police forces dispersed the protest peacefully.",0,1618571848,SOM 6135744,706,SOM26720,26720,"29 September 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Nugaal,Garoowe,,Garowe,8.4064,48.4819,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","29 September 2018: Police and gunmen identified as drug-gang members engaged in a shootout in Garowe, resulting in the death of a civilian bystander and the wounding of two police officers.",1,1571260126,SOM 6135745,706,SOM26722,26722,"29 September 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians","Abduction/forced disappearance","Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Juba",Bu'aale,,Buaale,1.2448,42.5732,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","29 September 2018: AS fighters detained more than ten civilian residents of Bu'ale town including a former humanitarian personnel.",0,1571260126,SOM 6135746,706,SOM26723,26723,"29 September 2018",2018,1,"Strategic developments","Non-violent transfer of territory","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Balcad,,Dhagaxow,2.5265,45.4844,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","29 September 2018: Al-Shabaab fighters took control of Dhagahow, Yaaqle and Kooreebe settlements under Balcad district after government troops vacated from those settlements.",0,1571260126,SOM 6135747,706,SOM26724,26724,"29 September 2018",2018,1,"Strategic developments","Non-violent transfer of territory","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Balcad,,Yaaqla,2.5083,45.4852,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","29 September 2018: Al-Shabaab fighters took control of Dhagahow, Yaaqle and Kooreebe settlements under Balcad district after government troops vacated from those settlements.",0,1571260126,SOM 6135748,706,SOM26725,26725,"29 September 2018",2018,1,"Strategic developments","Non-violent transfer of territory","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Balcad,,Balcad,2.39,45.3833,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","29 September 2018: Al-Shabaab fighters took control of Dhagahow, Yaaqle and Kooreebe settlements under Balcad district after government troops vacated from those settlements.",0,1571260126,SOM 6135749,706,SOM26726,26726,"29 September 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Afgooye,2.15,45.116,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","29 September 2018: Al-Shabaab fighters threw a hand grenade at soldiers in the Tadamun village in Afgoye town. Soldiers opened fire in response, but no one was injured.",0,1571260126,SOM 6135751,706,SOM26721,26721,"29 September 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,17,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,"Buur Hakaba",,"Buur Xakaba",2.8049,44.0821,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","29 September 2018: A South West State Police officer shot and wounded the driver of a minibus in Buur Xakaba following a dispute involving taxes.",0,1571260126,SOM 6308934,706,SOM26652,26652,"28 September 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,"Belet Weyne",,"Belet Weyne",4.736,45.2043,1,"Shabelle Media Network",National,"28 September 2018: Unidentified gunmen shot dead a businessman on the outskirts of the Beledweyne town.",1,1572403778,SOM 6135753,706,SOM26718,26718,"28 September 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Al Shabaab",,2,22,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Baydhaba,,Adegow,3.4254,43.4001,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","28 September 2018: An AS member killed three fellow AS fighters in Ceeel Dhuun Adeegow (c. 47 km north west of Baidoa) after a dispute over taxes collected from the local community.",3,1571260126,SOM 6135754,706,SOM26717,26717,"28 September 2018",2018,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Air/drone strike","Unidentified Military Forces",,8,"Al Shabaab",,2,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,Jilib-Marca,1.7977,44.9076,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","28 September 2018: At least three AS militants were killed in an airstrike near Jilib village (Shabeellaha Hoose) conducted by anti-Al-Shabaab forces.",3,1571260126,SOM 6308581,706,SOM26651,26651,"28 September 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Galmudug Administration",,1,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Galmudug Administration",,1,11,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Galgaduud,Cadaado,,Cadaado,6.1457,46.6271,1,"Shabelle Media Network",National,"28 September 2018: Galmudug security forces clashed with each other for unknown reasons in the town of Adaado.",0,1572403778,SOM 7525879,706,SOM26653,26653,"28 September 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)","Students (Somalia)",7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,Mogadishu,2.0414,45.3337,2,"Radio Simba",Subnational,"28 September 2018: Unidentified gunmen killed a university student in Mogadishu.",1,1618571845,SOM 6304272,706,SOM26650,26650,"27 September 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,Jilib-Marca,1.7977,44.9076,1,"Radio Mogadishu",National,"27 September 2018: Somali National Army soldiers claim to have killed 16 Al-Shabaab fighters in clashes with the militants in Jilib village, Marka. A foreign fighter from Afghanistan was among the dead.",16,1572403772,SOM 7799383,706,SOM26645,26645,"27 September 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Jubaland Security Force","Ogaden Clan Group (Somalia)",1,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Jubaland Security Force",,1,11,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Kismaayo,,Kismayo,-0.3603,42.5463,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","27 September 2018: Jubaland security forces belonging to Ogaden Sub Clan exchanged gunfire with fellow soldiers near Farjano village in Kismayo. No casualties reported.",0,1617662605,SOM 7530386,706,SOM26643,26643,"27 September 2018",2018,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Hawl Wadaag",2.048,45.32,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","27 September 2018: An IED reportedly exploded near the AMISOM base in Hawl-wadaag village (Mogadishu), targeting a Somali National Army vehicle.",0,1618571845,SOM 7530387,706,SOM26649,26649,"27 September 2018",2018,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Hawl Wadaag",2.048,45.32,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","27 September 2018: Three police officers were wounded when an IED device they were disarming in the Bakara market detonated. No group has claimed responsibility.",0,1618571845,SOM 6135758,706,SOM26647,26647,"27 September 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Luway Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Leysaan Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,44,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Baydhaba,,Baidoa,3.1172,43.6469,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","27 September 2018: Two people were wounded during a conflict over land that was fought between two clan militias, Luwaay and Leysaan, in Towfiiq neighbourhood of Baidoa town.",0,1571260126,SOM 6135761,706,SOM26648,26648,"27 September 2018",2018,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Gedo,"Ceel Waaq",,"El Wak",2.7352,41.0177,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","27 September 2018: Three civilians were killed and 6 others wounded when an IED device exploded in a restaurant in Al-Waq town, Gedo. Al-Shabaab was blamed for the attack.",3,1571260126,SOM 6135762,706,SOM26646,26646,"27 September 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Puntland Security Force",,1,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Puntland Police Force",,1,11,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bari,Bossaso,,Bosaso,11.2842,49.1816,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","27 September 2018: Prison security officers in Bossaso staged a protest over a lack of salary by blocking movement in and out of the prison. Puntland security forced responded with gunfire, sparking clashes. 1 prisoner and 2 civilians were killed by stray bullets, while 2 police officers and 2 more civilians were injured.",3,1571260126,SOM 7533550,706,SOM26644,26644,"27 September 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) National Intelligence and Security Agency",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Wardhigley",2.0549,45.33,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","27 September 2018: Suspected Al-Shabaab fighters shot and killed an off-duty NISA official near the Abdalla and Awareere Masjid areas of Wardhigley neighborhood in Mogadishu.",1,1618571845,SOM 6135767,706,SOM26639,26639,"26 September 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,17,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bari,Bossaso,,Bosaso,11.2842,49.1816,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","26 September 2018: Police forces opened fire on a deaf civilian who failed to follow police commands in the central market of Bossaso town, Bari region. The victim was hospitalized following the event.",0,1571260126,SOM 6135769,706,SOM26640,26640,"26 September 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,17,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Nugaal,Garoowe,,Garowe,8.4064,48.4819,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","26 September 2018: Police forces shot and injured a man at the main roundabout in Garowe town.",0,1571260126,SOM 6135770,706,SOM26641,26641,"26 September 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Baydhaba,,"Mooda Mooda",3.007,43.8494,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","26 September 2018: Al-Shabaab linked militants ambushed a convoy carrying khat in Mooda Mooda village, Bay region. 2 Somali National Army soldiers who were escorting the convoy were wounded.",0,1571260126,SOM 6135771,706,SOM26642,26642,"26 September 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians","Abduction/forced disappearance","Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Baydhaba,,Badcaade,3.2881,43.2881,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","26 September 2018: Al-Shabaab fighters abducted 4 civilians near Baadcade village (approx. 10km NW of Baidoa, approximate coordinates used). The civilians had allegedly broken an Al-Shabaab imposed ban on cell phones and tobacco in the area.",0,1571260126,SOM 6267458,706,SOM26638,26638,"25 September 2018",2018,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Afgooye,2.15,45.116,1,"Garowe Online",National,"25 September 2018: A report issue by Garawe online stated that a bomb attack hit a police checkpoint in Afgoye town, lower shabeelle, killing one police officer and wounding 2 others. Al-Shabaab has claimed responsibility for the attack.",1,1572403718,SOM 7530388,706,SOM26635,26635,"25 September 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Hawl Wadaag",2.048,45.32,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","25 September 2018: Unidentified armed men shot and a killed Somtel Telecommunication company employee near Masjid Hareed neighbourhood, Howlwadag district.",1,1618571845,SOM 6135772,706,SOM26633,26633,"25 September 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Israac Communal Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,14,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Mudug,Gaalkacyo,,Israac,6.77,47.43,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","25 September 2018: 5 people including a woman, boy and one of five armed men were injured by security forces after a gunfight erupted over a land dispute in Israac village in North Galkayo.",0,1571260126,SOM 6135773,706,SOM26634,26634,"25 September 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Baydhaba,,Walaq,3.4952,43.2258,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","25 September 2018: Al-Shabaab fighters ambushed two donkey carts that were carrying food commodities and other materials near Walaq village, SW of Wajid town. Two people were killed and the food supplies were burned.",2,1571260126,SOM 6135774,706,SOM26636,26636,"25 September 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,Marka,1.7131,44.7639,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","25 September 2018: An improvised explosive device targeting Somali National Army (SNA) soldiers exploded in Marka town. Al-Shabaab militants and the soldiers exchanged gunfire following the explosion. One soldier was killed and a second wounded. Al-Shabaab forces claim to have killed 5 soldiers in the event. Fatalities coded as lowest estimate.",1,1571260126,SOM 6135775,706,SOM26637,26637,"25 September 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,17,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Afgooye,2.15,45.116,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","25 September 2018: Government forces manning Bar-Sma’il checkpoint opened fire on a vehicle carrying khat in Afgoye town. The driver was killed and a passenger wounded.",1,1571260126,SOM 7214597,706,SOM26632,26632,"24 September 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Qoryooley,,Qoryooley,1.7878,44.53,1,Xinhua,International,"24 September 2018: A total of 35 al-Shabab militants were killed and several others wounded after clashes in Qoriyole between Somali National Army troops and Al-Shabaab forces. At least one Somali soldier was killed as well during the gunfight.",36,1600121132,SOM 7529525,706,SOM26627,26627,"24 September 2018",2018,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Mogadishu - Dharkenley",2.0095,45.25,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","24 September 2018: A vehicle rigged with explosives exploded in Afgoye, Dharkenley district. Unknown perpetrator at time of reporting.",0,1618571845,SOM 7532644,706,SOM26623,26623,"24 September 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Yaqshid",2.0678,45.35,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","24 September 2018: A Somali National Army (SNA) soldier shot dead an armed thief who tried to rob him in Yaqshid district, Mogadishu.",1,1618571845,SOM 5318577,706,SOM26631,26631,"24 September 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Islamic State (Somalia)",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Puntland Security Force","Government of Somalia (2017-)",1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bari,Bossaso,,Bosaso,11.2842,49.1816,1,"Hiiraan (Somalia)",National,"24 September 2018: Unidentified militants opened fire on the security convoy of President Abdiweli Mohamed Ali as it passed through Bossasso, leading to the death of one soldier and the wounding of two civilians. Brig Farah Galangoli, who was in charge of security in Nugal region was dismissed following the incident. Islamic State has claimed responsibility for the attack",1,1561469330,SOM 6135779,706,SOM26626,26626,"24 September 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,17,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bari,Bossaso,,Bosaso,11.2842,49.1816,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","24 September 2018: A ciilian man was reportedly shot and wounded by a police officer when he failed to obey instructions near the Masjidul Rahma, Bari region.",0,1571260126,SOM 6135780,706,SOM26628,26628,"24 September 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Kismaayo,,"Waro Rako",-0.1557,41.7607,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","24 September 2018: Al-Shabaab shot dead three truck drivers in Waro-rako grazing area (C. 25km south east of Hoosingo village, approx. coordinates used). 4 other truck drivers were injured by the militatants. Sources suggest that the drivers may have been involved in charcoal trade, which is currently banned by Al-Shabaab.",3,1571260126,SOM 6135781,706,SOM26629,26629,"24 September 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bari,Bossaso,,Bosaso,11.2842,49.1816,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","24 September 2018: Two police officers conducting route safety were shot dead by unidentified armed men near Gaaca area, a village in Bossasso. A passenger was also wounded.",2,1571260126,SOM 6135782,706,SOM26630,26630,"24 September 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)","Government of Somalia (2017-)",7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Afgooye,2.15,45.116,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","24 September 2018: Unidentified armed men riding a motorcycle shot and killed two electoral delegates male and female at Ceel Qode and Daahisoy villages, in Afgoye town.",2,1571260126,SOM 6135784,706,SOM26625,26625,"24 September 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somaliland (2010-)",,1,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Puntland Security Force",,1,11,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Sool,"Laas Caanood",,"Tuko Raq",8.5673,47.6438,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","24 September 2018: Somaliland forces clashed with an advance team of Puntland soldiers near Tuko Raq, setting off a second round of artillery fire in Godqaboobe, Sool (coded separately).",0,1571260126,SOM 6135785,706,SOM26624,26624,"24 September 2018",2018,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Shelling/artillery/missile attack","Military Forces of Somaliland (2010-)",,1,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Puntland Security Force",,1,11,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Sool,"Laas Caanood",,Laascaanood,8.4774,47.3597,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","24 September 2018: Somaliland forces clashed with an advance team of Puntland soldiers near Tuko Raq, setting off a second round of artillery fire in Godqaboobe, Sool (coded separately).",0,1571260126,SOM 7530389,706,SOM26616,26616,"23 September 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Hawl Wadaag",2.048,45.32,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","23 September 2018: Unidentified armed men reportedly shot and killed a civilian in the Bakara market area, Mogadishu.",1,1618571844,SOM 7530390,706,SOM26617,26617,"23 September 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Hawl Wadaag",2.048,45.32,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","23 September 2018: After the assassination of a civilian by unidentified armed men in the Bakara market (event coded separately), police engaged the assailants. The armed men threw a grenade, injuring 5 people, including 3 policemen.",0,1618571844,SOM 5318567,706,SOM26622,26622,"23 September 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Puntland Security Force",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Sanaag,Laasqoray,,Laasqoray,11.1603,48.1949,2,Halbeeg,National,"23 September 2018: Puntland security forces have killed 12 Al-Shabaab fighters during clashes in the Af Madow mountain range.",12,1561469330,SOM 6133197,706,SOM26619,26619,"23 September 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Qoryooley,,Qoryooley,1.7878,44.53,1,"Somali Memo; Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","23 September 2018: Two Somali National Army (SNA) soldiers were wounded when Al-Shabaab fighters attacked their position in of Qoryoley town, Lower Shabelle region. Al-Shabaab sources later claimed to have killed 4 soldiers (fatalities coded at the most conservative estimate).",0,1571260123,SOM 6135789,706,SOM26621,26621,"23 September 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Baraawe,,Baraawe,1.1132,44.0297,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","23 September 2018: Unidentified militants reportedly attacked Somali National Army (SNA) troops in Ambareeso town, Barawe district, setting off armed clashes. No injuries were reported.",0,1571260126,SOM 6135790,706,SOM26620,26620,"23 September 2018",2018,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,Dhanaane,1.8739,45.0276,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","23 September 2018: An IED explosion set by Al-Shabaab militants hit a military convoy of Somali government troops near Dhanaane settlement, coastal road, Marka town, killing four government soldiers and wounding three others.",4,1571260126,SOM 6135791,706,SOM26618,26618,"23 September 2018",2018,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Shelling/artillery/missile attack","Military Forces of Somaliland (2010-)",,1,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Puntland Security Force",,1,11,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Sool,"Laas Caanood",,"Tuko Raq",8.5673,47.6438,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","23 September 2018: Puntland and Somaliland forces in Tukaraq area of Sool region traded artillery shells for around 30 minutes. Two Puntland soldiers were injured.",0,1571260126,SOM 7531519,706,SOM26615,26615,"23 September 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Mogadishu - Kaxda",2.0399,45.2384,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","23 September 2018: Government army forces attacked armed men attempting to extort money from residents constructing a house in Kahda area, Mogadishu. One man was killed during the ensuing gunfire.",1,1618571844,SOM 6135795,706,SOM26614,26614,"22 September 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somaliland (2010-)",,1,"Military Forces of Somaliland (2010-)",,1,11,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Sanaag,Ceerigaabo,,Haldhaagan,10.7632,47.6298,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","22 September 2018: Somaliland military forces clashed with a former Somali-land Army defecter, Gamaal Baaxad, of Habar Honis/Muse Ismail clan in the area of Haldhagan (located 37 km NE of Ceerigaabo). Some injuries among Baaxad.",0,1571260126,SOM 7798785,706,SOM26613,26613,"21 September 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of the United States (2017-2021)",,8,"Al Shabaab",,2,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Kismaayo,,Kismayo,-0.3603,42.5463,3,"News24 (South Africa)",Regional,"21 September 2018: US Africa Command reportedly conducted an airstrike defending US special forces and allied Somali troops in an area located 50 miles North-west of Kismayo, Lower Jubba region. 18 Al-Shabaab fighters were reported killed in the strike, with two others killed by small arms fire from forces on the ground.",20,1617662604,SOM 7533622,706,SOM26714,26714,"21 September 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)","Students (Somalia); Women (Somalia)",7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Wardhigley",2.0549,45.33,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","21 September 2018: Unidentified armed assailants using pistols shot and killed a female student as she was in class at the university of Somalia near Bar-Asha at Bar-Ubah neighbourhood in Wardhidgley district.",1,1618571848,SOM 7692221,706,SOM26611,26611,"21 September 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Hamar Jabjab",2.0276,45.33,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","21 September 2018: Unidentified armed men using pistols shot and killed a senior police officer at Suuqa Beerta vicinity in Hamarjajab district.",1,1618571844,SOM 7529426,706,SOM26715,26715,"21 September 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Civilians (Somalia)","Government of Somalia (2017-)",7,17,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Hodan,,"Mogadishu - Hodan",2.0333,45.35,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","21 September 2018: Government forces shot from a technical vehicle into a car driven by an official from Banadir regional administration in Hodan district. The owner of the vehicle was killed.",1,1611019339,SOM 6135799,706,SOM26713,26713,"21 September 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)","Aden Siciid Sub-Clan Group (Somalia)",7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Sanaag,Ceerigaabo,,Hadaaftimo,10.7652,48.1064,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","21 September 2018: An elder of Warsangeli Adan Siciid sub clan was shot and killed by armed militias in an area between Baran and Hadaaftimo of Sanaag region.",1,1571260126,SOM 6135800,706,SOM26716,26716,"21 September 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Jowhar,,Mahadaay,2.9704,45.5347,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","21 September 2018: Al-Shabaab fighters established a checkpoint along the Mahaday-Ceel Baraf road, and shot at civilians who resisted attempts to extort money. No further info.",0,1571260126,SOM 6135801,706,SOM26612,26612,"21 September 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Sanaag,Ceerigaabo,,Badhan,10.7134,48.3325,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","21 September 2018: A senior traditional leader, Sultan Hassan Ali Jibril was shot dead by unidentified gunmen in Badhan town (Approx., 120km east of Erigavo of Sanaag region).",1,1618571844,SOM 6135802,706,SOM26712,26712,"21 September 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Sanaag,Ceerigaabo,,Badhan,10.7134,48.3325,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","21 September 2018: A senior traditional leader was killed by unknown militiamen in Badhan town, Sanaag region while on his way to attend a launch ceremony.",1,1618571848,SOM 6135809,706,SOM26609,26609,"20 September 2018",2018,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Kenya)",,8,38,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Gedo,Baardheere,,"Faafax Dhuun",2.2059,41.6249,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","20 September 2018: An IED targeted an AMISOM (Kenyan) convoy traveling from Faafax Dhuun village to Giriley, killing two soldiers and wounding two others.",2,1571260126,SOM 4604088,706,SOM26610,26610,"20 September 2018",2018,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,K60,1.9243,44.9231,1,"Radio Kulmiye",National,"20 September 2018: An explosion reportedly targeted Somali National Army (SNA) forces as they traveled through km 60 village on their way to km 50 base from Marka town. 4 soldiers were reportedly killed, and an unknown number injured in the explosion. Among the dead was Captain Ali Dhuh and Abdulle, a senior military official. ",4,1618571844,SOM 7530184,706,SOM26608,26608,"20 September 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Heliwa",2.0844,45.39,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","20 September 2018: Al-Shabaab fighters reportedly launched a hit-and-run attack against Somali National Army soldiers in the livestock market area of Heliwa district, Mogadishu, sparking clashes that lasted around 20 minutes. One civilian was wounded.",0,1618571844,SOM 6133196,706,SOM26607,26607,"20 September 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Suleiman-Habar Gedir Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Marehan-Wagardhac Sub-Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,44,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Mudug,Gaalkacyo,,Gaalkacyo,6.7697,47.4308,2,"Goobjoob; Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","20 September 2018: Suleiman clan/Habargidir and Wagardhac clan/Marhan clashed at the Dacdeer district of Galmudug. 9 people were killed and 16 others injured. Reports issued by Goobjog suggest that the clashes erupted after Ethiopian-backed Liyu police left the area, leaving a vacuum in administration.",9,1571260123,SOM 6135806,706,SOM26606,26606,"20 September 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Suleiman Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Galmudug Administration","Habar Gedir Clan Group (Somalia)",1,14,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Galgaduud,Cadaado,,Higis,6.1875,46.6247,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","20 September 2018: A Galmudug soldier was killed and two others wounded after their convoy was ambushed by armed clan militiamen on the main road of Bali-Higis neighborhood (around 10 km north of Adaado). The victims were members of the Habar Gidir clan.",1,1571260126,SOM 6135812,706,SOM26603,26603,"19 September 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,"Belet Weyne",,Taragente,4.3814,45.1946,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","19 September 2018: Al-Shabaab fighters shot and killed a khat dealer in Taragente area (c. 35 km south of Beletweyne town (approx. Coordinates using a description from the source).",1,1571260126,SOM 6135816,706,SOM26602,26602,"19 September 2018",2018,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,"Kali Caafimaad",1.8659,44.8567,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","19 September 2018: A Somali National Army soldier was killed and two others injured in an IED blast that hit their vehicle as it traveled through Kali-Cafimad located at KM 67 in Marka district. Al-Shabaab later claimed responsibility for the attack.",1,1571260126,SOM 6304271,706,SOM26601,26601,"19 September 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Gedo,Doolow,,Doolow,4.1642,42.0794,1,"Radio Mogadishu",National,"19 September 2018: Somali National Army (SNA) soldiers claim to have killed 30 Al-Shabaab fighters during an operation in Doolow district, Gedo region. Al-Shabaab forces had ordered locals to bring livestock to a central location for taxation.",30,1572403772,SOM 7534446,706,SOM26604,26604,"19 September 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Hawl Wadaag",2.048,45.32,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","19 September 2018: Unidentified men armed with pistols shot and killed a civilian in the Hawl Wadaag neighborhood, Mogadishu. No further details.",1,1618571843,SOM 5828036,706,SOM26605,26605,"19 September 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)","Journalists (Somalia)",7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Mudug,Gaalkacyo,,Gaalkacyo,6.7697,47.4308,1,"Radio Dalsan",National,"19 September 2018: A reporter was stabbed to death in Galkaco town, Mudug region, by an unidentified group of youth. The reason behind the stabbing is not clear.",1,1567462229,SOM 6304256,706,SOM26592,26592,"18 September 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Government regains territory","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,Dhanaane,1.8739,45.0276,1,"Radio Mogadishu",National,"18 September 2018: Somali National Army soldiers have taken control of Dhanaane, Jilib, Gendershe, and Ow Maki towns after clashing with Al-Shabaab forces. According to a pro-government general fighting in the area, at least 13 Al-Shabaab fighters were killed during the operations. Fatalities spread across 4 locations.",3,1572403772,SOM 6135818,706,SOM26594,26594,"18 September 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,"Belet Weyne",,"Hawo Tako",4.75,45.2,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","18 September 2018: A Somali National Army soldier was killed and a second injured when Al-Shabaab fighters opened fire on them in Hawo Taako village, Beletweyne.",1,1571260126,SOM 6304267,706,SOM26593,26593,"18 September 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Government regains territory","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,"Aw Maki",1.9109,45.0892,1,"Radio Mogadishu",National,"18 September 2018: Somali National Army soldiers have taken control of Dhanaane, Jilib, Gendershe, and Ow Maki towns after clashing with Al-Shabaab forces. According to a pro-government general fighting in the area, at least 13 Al-Shabaab fighters were killed during the operations. Fatalities spread across 4 locations.",3,1618571843,SOM 6135819,706,SOM26595,26595,"18 September 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Hawadle-Agoon Sub-Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Hawadle-Cabdalla Sub-Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,44,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,"Belet Weyne",,"Hawo Tako",4.75,45.2,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","18 September 2018: An armed clansman from the Cabdalla sub clan of Hawadle clan was shot and killed by a man from the Agoon sub-clan of Hawadle, in Xaawa Taako village in Beletweyne. The motive behind the attack was reportedly clan revenge.",1,1571260126,SOM 7527961,706,SOM26600,26600,"18 September 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,17,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Karan",2.0652,45.39,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","18 September 2018: A government soldier reportedly shot into a crowd in the Karan area of the capital, Mogadishu, resulting in a number of civilian injuries.",0,1618571843,SOM 6271838,706,SOM26591,26591,"18 September 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Government regains territory","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,Jilib-Marca,1.7977,44.9076,1,Jawhar,National,"18 September 2018: Somali National Army soldiers have taken control of Dhanaane, Jilib, Gendershe, and Ow Maki towns after clashing with Al-Shabaab forces. According to a pro-government general fighting in the area, at least 13 Al-Shabaab fighters were killed during the operations. Fatalities spread across 4 locations.",3,1572403724,SOM 6271841,706,SOM26589,26589,"18 September 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Government regains territory","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,Gendershe,1.8342,44.9667,1,Jawhar,National,"18 September 2018: Somali National Army soldiers have taken control of Dhanaane, Jilib, Gendershe, and Ow Maki towns after clashing with Al-Shabaab forces. According to a pro-government general fighting in the area, at least 13 Al-Shabaab fighters were killed during the operations. Fatalities spread across 4 locations.",4,1572403724,SOM 7530391,706,SOM26596,26596,"18 September 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) National Intelligence and Security Agency",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Hawl Wadaag",2.048,45.32,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","18 September 2018: Armed men with suspected links to Al-Shabaab shot and killed a NISA soldier in the Bakaara market of Mogadishu using pistols.",1,1618571843,SOM 5764505,706,SOM26590,26590,"18 September 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Government regains territory","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Jubaland Security Force",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Gedo,"Belet Xaawo",,"Belet Xaawo",3.7807,41.8943,2,"Hiiraan (Somalia)",National,"18 September 2018: Jubaland Darwish troops have attacked an Al-Shabaab position in Belet Xaawo, sparking clashes that led to the death of 11 Al-Shabaab fighters and a reported 10 members of the Darwish troops. Darwish troops have now taken control of the area, which is located in an unspecified area south of Belet Xaawo.",21,1567462152,SOM 6133194,706,SOM26597,26597,"18 September 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Jubaland (2013-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Kismaayo,,"Abdale Birole",-0.4906,42.1969,1,"Halbeeg; Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","18 September 2018: Al Shabaab fighters ambushed Jubbaland state military forces who were traveling through Abdi Birole village, located some 60 km west of Kismayo town. 10 soldiers were reportedly killed initially as their vehicle ran over a land mine planted by the Al-Shabaab militants.",10,1571260123,SOM 6133195,706,SOM26598,26598,"18 September 2018",2018,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Air/drone strike","Unidentified Military Forces",,8,"Al Shabaab",,2,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Juba",Saakow,,Saakow,1.6394,42.4522,2,"Radio Mogadishu; AFRICOM; Calamada; Shabelle Media Network; Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","18 September 2018: Foreign fighter jets have reportedly bombed areas of Middle Shabelle region destroying the former Sakow district health center and a second Al-Shabaab controlled building. Al-Shabaab sources claimed that three children were killed, and blamed the strikes on US-operated drones. The US air forces refuted the claim, stating that they had not conducted an airstrike since the 11 September. Radio Mogadishu, which supports the internationally recognized government, stated that the strike killed 12 Al-Shabaab fighters and leaders as they conducted a meeting. Fatalities coded at the most conservative point.",3,1571260123,SOM 7529427,706,SOM26599,26599,"18 September 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,17,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Hodan,,"Mogadishu - Hodan",2.0333,45.35,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","18 September 2018: A Somali National Army soldier shot his rifle into traffic in an attempt to keep the lines moving as cars backed up near the Ex-Cinema Nasri in Hodan district, Mogadishu . A nine-year-old girl was killed and three other children wounded. One of the wounded children later died in the hospital.",2,1611019339,SOM 6135825,706,SOM26580,26580,"17 September 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,Marka,1.7131,44.7639,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","17 September 2018: Al-Shabaab fighters reportedly ambushed a convoy of Somali National Army (SNA) soldiers heading to Mogadishu from Marka town. The ambush took place in Gendershe area of Marka town, and gunfire lasted for about an hour.",0,1571260126,SOM 6135828,706,SOM26579,26579,"17 September 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)","Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,"Buur Hakaba",,"Buur Xakaba",2.8049,44.0821,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","17 September 2018: Al-Shabaab fighters reportedly conducted a hit-and-run attack against joint Somali Police and National Army soldiers in the Buur Xakaba area of Bay region. No casualties were reported.",0,1571260126,SOM 6135830,706,SOM26584,26584,"17 September 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)","Government of Somalia (2017-)",7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Sool,Caynabo,,Caynabo,8.9577,46.4111,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","17 September 2018: Somaliland regional coordinator for the Somaliland Ministry of Public Works was stabbed to death by an unidentified attacker in Ainabo for unknown reasons.",1,1571260126,SOM 6135831,706,SOM26586,26586,"17 September 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Habar Yoonis Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Civilians (Somalia)","Habar Jeclo-Reer Badeed Sub-Clan Group (Somalia)",7,47,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Sanaag,"Ceel Afweyn",,"Ceel Afweyn",9.9293,47.2173,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","17 September 2018: An armed Habar-Yonis/Sacad-Yonis man shot and killed a Habar-Jecho/Reer clanswoman in Elafweyn following a dispute over grazing land. The man was arrested and taken to prison.",1,1571260126,SOM 6135832,706,SOM26583,26583,"17 September 2018",2018,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,"Buulo Nagaad",1.8494,44.8461,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","17 September 2018: An IED planted by AS militants reportedly exploded in the Bulo Nagaad area in Marka district, killing two Somali National Army soldiers. A third soldier was also wounded in the blast.",2,1571260126,SOM 7214172,706,SOM26581,26581,"17 September 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Non-state actor overtakes territory","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Jubaland (2013-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Gedo,Luuq,,"Bohol Bashiir",3.6023,42.6454,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","17 September 2018: Al-Shabaab fighters attacked Jubbaland security forces in Bohol village, Gedo, sparking clashes that resulted in the death of 7 Jubbaland soldiers and 5 AS fighters, and the wounding of 5 others. Al-Shabaab took control of the village following the clashes.",12,1600121131,SOM 6256013,706,SOM26582,26582,"17 September 2018",2018,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Kenya)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Afmadow,,Afmadow,0.5172,42.071,1,Calamada,National,"17 September 2018: According to a a pro-Al-Shabaab source, militants belonging to the group set a bomb targeting Kenyan forces as they left Afmadow town, lower Jubba, killing 4 soldiers and wounding three others. ",4,1572403705,SOM 7530392,706,SOM26587,26587,"17 September 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Hawl Wadaag",2.048,45.32,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","17 September 2018: Unidentified armed men shot and injured a senior staff member in the Amal Bank in Bakara market, Mogadishu. The motives behind the attack are not clear.",0,1618571843,SOM 7530151,706,SOM26588,26588,"17 September 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,17,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Karan",2.0652,45.39,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","17 September 2018: A Somali National Army soldier reportedly shot and killed a rickshaw driver in Karan district, Mogadishu, after a dispute.",1,1618571843,SOM 4604892,706,SOM26585,26585,"17 September 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,Jalalaqsi,,Jalalaqsi,3.3834,45.5969,1,"Radio Simba",National,"17 September 2018: At least one person was killed, and a second injured, when unknown armed men opened fire within a Qat market in Jalaqsi town, Hiiran District. ",1,1552576450,SOM 6135836,706,SOM26568,26568,"16 September 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Islamic State (Somalia)",,2,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bari,Bossaso,,Bosaso,11.2842,49.1816,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","16 September 2018: A police officer was shot and killed by an unidentified armed man in Tuurjale area located south east of Bossaso town. Islamic State-linked groups later claimed responsibility for the attack. A number of people have been arrested.",1,1571260126,SOM 6135837,706,SOM26570,26570,"16 September 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle","Wanla Weyn",,"Wanla Weyne",2.6195,44.8936,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","16 September 2018: Al-Shabaab fighters ambushed a mini bus travelling on a road between Afgoye and Wanleleyn district. Soldiers aboard the minibus shot at the attackers. One civilian female passenger was slightly injured in the event, and the attackers retreated.",0,1571260126,SOM 6135838,706,SOM26571,26571,"16 September 2018",2018,1,"Explosions/Remote violence",Grenade,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,Marka,1.7131,44.7639,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","16 September 2018: Men with suspected links to Al Shabaab hurled a hand grenade at Somali National Army (SNA) soldiers in Marka town.",0,1571260126,SOM 6135839,706,SOM26575,26575,"16 September 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Civilians (Somalia)","Warsangeli Clan Group (Somalia); Dhulbahante Clan Group (Somalia)",7,17,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bari,Bossaso,,Bosaso,11.2842,49.1816,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","16 September. Two men hailing Warsangeli and Dhulbahante sub-clans were shot and wounded by a police officer due to a personal dispute in Afar Irdood area of Bossaso.",0,1571260126,SOM 6135840,706,SOM26577,26577,"16 September 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,17,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,Marka,1.7131,44.7639,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","16 September 2018: Government troops reportedly shot at a minibus in Marka town, killing the driver and injuring a passenger.",1,1571260126,SOM 6135843,706,SOM26578,26578,"16 September 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians","Sexual violence","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)","Women (Somalia)",7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Mudug,Gaalkacyo,,Gaalkacyo,6.7697,47.4308,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","16 Sep 2018: A mentally ill woman was found dead in South Galkayo. Reports suggest that the woman was sexually assaulted before she was killed by the attackers. Three suspects have been arrested following the incident.",1,1571260126,SOM 6255942,706,SOM26572,26572,"16 September 2018",2018,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Jubaland (2013-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Gedo,Baardheere,,"Bulo Gudud",2.6333,42.2333,1,Calamada,National,"16 September 2018: Pro-Al-Shabaab sources claimed IED blast killed 7 Jubbaland regional state soldiers as they drew water in the village of Bulo Gadud. The blasts also destroyed two water tanker trucks belonging to the soldiers. ",7,1572403704,SOM 7533638,706,SOM26576,26576,"16 September 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Wardhigley",2.0549,45.33,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","16 September 2018: Armed men shot and killed a civilian as he exited a mosque in Wardhigley district, Mogadishu. No info on motivation.",1,1618571842,SOM 7528795,706,SOM26574,26574,"16 September 2018",2018,1,Protests,"Peaceful protest","Protesters (Somalia)",,6,,,0,60,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Mogadishu - Dharkenley",2.0095,45.25,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","16 September 2018: Local protesters protested in Dharkenley district against the killing of two soldiers by police forces at a checkpoint the day before. They accused the soldiers of setting up an illegal checkpoint.",0,1618571842,SOM 5869685,706,SOM26573,26573,"16 September 2018",2018,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Shelling/artillery/missile attack","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Kenya)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Gedo,"Ceel Waaq",,Busaar,2.6778,41.3254,1,"Somali Memo",National,"16 September 2018: Al-Shabaab militants have reportedly shelled Kenyan troops in a base in Buusaar in Elwak District, Gedo.",0,1567462282,SOM 6133193,706,SOM26569,26569,"16 September 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Kenya)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Afmadow,,Dalbio,0.4739,41.3322,2,"Critical Threats; Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","16 September 2018: Al-Shabaab fighters ambushed Kenyan forces traveling from Tabta/Qoqani headed to Dhobley at Dalbio area (c. 50 km east of Dhobley town - approx. coordinates used). The group claim to have killed and injured 15 soldiers. Fatalities coded as 7. The attack began with a bomb attack which was followed by an exchange of gunfire.",7,1571260123,SOM 5746441,706,SOM26555,26555,"15 September 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Tixsiile,2.25,45.0833,1,"Al Furqaan",National,"15 September 2018: Three Somali National Army soldiers were reportedly killed by attacking Al-Shabaab fighters in Tihsile village in Afgoye district, Lower Shabelle region.",3,1567462129,SOM 6135846,706,SOM26562,26562,"15 September 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,11,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Baydhaba,,Berdale,3.2144,43.198,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","15 Sep, 2018: Two groups of SWSPF clashed in Berdale town over money collected from a command post they control. One civilian was reportedly killed and two others wounded during the exchange of gunfire.",1,1571260126,SOM 6135847,706,SOM26567,26567,"15 September 2018",2018,1,Protests,"Peaceful protest","Protesters (Somalia)",,6,,,0,60,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Woqooyi Galbeed",Berbera,,Berbera,10.4396,45.0143,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","15 September 2018: Protesters gathered outside of the Berbera Regional Police Headquarters after the death of the Police Commander of Abdaal district in a traffic accident. The protesters insisted that he had been assassinated.",0,1571260126,SOM 6135851,706,SOM26563,26563,"15 September 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Geledle Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Boqol Hore Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,44,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bakool,Tayeeglow,,Dhujo,4.0225,44.5111,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","15 September 2018: Members of the Boqolhore and Geeledle sub-clans clashed over a land dispute in Dhujo village (3 km north east of Tiyeeglow - approx. Coordinates used). One member from Boqolhore clan was killed.",1,1571260126,SOM 6135852,706,SOM26566,26566,"15 September 2018",2018,1,Protests,"Peaceful protest","Protesters (Somalia)",,6,,,0,60,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Awdal,Zeylac,,"Lawya Caddo",11.4599,43.2591,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","15 September 2018: A group of fishermen reportedly protested in Lawya Caddo against foreign vessels fishing in the area. Local police arrived and reassured the protesters that the vessels would not be allowed to remain.",0,1571260126,SOM 6135853,706,SOM26565,26565,"15 September 2018",2018,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-)",,8,38,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Gedo,Garbahaarey,,Garbahaarey,3.328,42.2199,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","15 September 2018: A Landmine reportedly destroyed an AU vehicle and injured two civilians on outskirts of Garbaharey District of Gedo region. No group has claimed responsibility.",0,1571260126,SOM 6316877,706,SOM26554,26554,"15 September 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Buulo Folyo",2.1636,45.1105,1,Xinhua,International,"15 September 2018: Al-Shabaab fighters reportedly attacked Somali National Army (SNA) troops in Bulo Foolyi area of Afgooye, sparking an exchange of gunfire that lasted for about 30 minutes. The attackers were pushed back.",0,1572403788,SOM 5318507,706,SOM26558,26558,"15 September 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bari,Bossaso,,Bosaso,11.2842,49.1816,1,VOA,International,"15 September 2018: Unidentified armed men have reportedly shot dead two young college graduates in the town of Bosasso. It is unclear why they were targeted.",2,1561469330,SOM 5762933,706,SOM27064,27064,"15 September 2018",2018,3,"Violence against civilians","Sexual violence","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Woqooyi Galbeed",Hargeysa,,Hargeysa,9.5598,44.0668,3,Goobjoob,National,"04 November. 101 cases of rape were recorded in Somaliland between January and November 2018 (coded as one event per month); 105 individuals were accused of rape out of which 87 were arrested and charged.",0,1567462150,SOM 7528068,706,SOM26564,26564,"15 September 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,11,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Mogadishu - Dharkenley",2.0095,45.25,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","15 September 2018: Members of the police force reportedly attacked Somali National Army (SNA) soldiers at a checkpoint in Kahda district (Dharkenley), Mogadishu, killing 2 and wounding two others. Police forces took control of the checkpoint following the attack. According to the source, the reasoning behind the attack was that police forces accused the SNA soldiers of extorting money from sand trucks passing through the area.",2,1618571842,SOM 7527617,706,SOM26557,26557,"15 September 2018",2018,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)","Government of Somalia (2017-)",7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Abdiaziz",2.0405,45.36,1,Twitter,"New media","15 September 2018: Somali federal lawmaker Mohamed Mursal Borow was seriously injured and another person (the driver) killed when an explosion targeted their vehicle near the national theatre in Mogadishu. No group has claimed responsibility for the attack.",1,1618571842,SOM 6133192,706,SOM26556,26556,"15 September 2018",2018,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Air/drone strike","AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Ethiopia)",,8,"Al Shabaab",,2,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,"Buur Hakaba",,Lowi-Erjeeg,3.0694,44.518,2,"Undisclosed Source; Fana Broadcasting Corporate","Local partner-Other","15 September 2018: Ethiopian state TV (FANA) has reported that airstrikes conducted by its military killed 70 Al-Shabaab fighters that were reportedly about to attack on of their bases in Lowi-Erjeeg Village (c. 57 km to the South of Teiglow - approx coordinates used). Two vehicles packed with weapons were also reportedly destroyed.",70,1571260123,SOM 7527684,706,SOM26553,26553,"14 September 2018",2018,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Hawl Wadaag",2.048,45.32,1,Twitter,"New media","14 September 2018: An explosion detonated just outside of the Amal Bank area near the Bakaara market area, injuring one civilian. No further info.",0,1618571841,SOM 6135855,706,SOM26561,26561,"14 September 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Gedo,Baardheere,,Bardera,2.3385,42.2843,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","14 September 2018: A suspected Al-Shabaab member shot and killed a civilian as he exited the mosque in Baardheere town, Gedo region. No info on why the victim was targeted.",1,1571260126,SOM 7531651,706,SOM26560,26560,"14 September 2018",2018,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)","Government of Somalia (2017-)",7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Wadajir",2.0462,45.3341,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","14 September 2018: The vehicle of a local government official was reportedly targeted by an IED bomb blast that had been attached to the vehicle in Aargada Madina, Wadajiir town, in Mogadishu. The owner of the vehicle reportedly survived the blast and no injuries were reported.",0,1618571842,SOM 7577300,706,SOM26552,26552,"14 September 2018",2018,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Jowhar,,Jowhar,2.7797,45.5042,2,Calamada,National,"14 September 2018: Al-Shabaab fighters claim to have killed and injured an unspecified number of AMISOM troops after targeting their vehicle with a land mine as it passed near the Jowhar airport, near Jowhar town. Unknown fatalities coded as 10",10,1611613346,SOM 6135860,706,SOM26549,26549,"13 September 2018",2018,2,"Strategic developments","Non-violent transfer of territory","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bakool,Tayeeglow,,Tayeeglow,4.0182,44.5127,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","13 September 2018: Al-Shabaab forces have reportedly taken control of the Tayeeglow town, Bakool region, after Somali state forces withdrew. Exact date of the event is unknown.",0,1571260126,SOM 6135861,706,SOM26559,26559,"13 September 2018",2018,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Shelling/artillery/missile attack","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Gedo,"Ceel Waaq",,Busaar,2.6778,41.3254,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","13 September 2018: Al-Shabaab fighters reportedly shelled an AMISOM base located in the Busaar village, Ceel Waaq district of Gedo. No injuries or fatalities were reported.",0,1571260126,SOM 7521351,706,SOM26551,26551,"13 September 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Government of Somalia (2017-)",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Hodan,,"Mogadishu - Hodan",2.0333,45.35,1,Calamada,National,"13 September 2018: Gunmen linked to the al-Shabaab group have reportedly shot dead two government employees who worked for the foreign and planning ministries in Hodan district, Mogadishu.",2,1611019292,SOM 7713352,706,SOM26550,26550,"13 September 2018",2018,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Air/drone strike","Military Forces of the United States (2017-2021)",,8,"Al Shabaab",,2,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Qoryooley,,Mubaarak,1.9167,44.7733,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","13 September 2018: The United States Air forces reportedly conducted an airstrike against Al-Shabaab fighters who were pushing forward to attack US-backed Somali forces in the Mubarak area of Lower Shabelle, resulting in the death of two and the injury of a third. *Note fighting occurred between Al-Shabaab forces and US-backed forces in the same area the day before.",2,1614039933,SOM 7529092,706,SOM26548,26548,"13 September 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Non-state actor overtakes territory","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Heliwa",2.0844,45.39,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","13 September 2018: According to a pro-Al-Shabaab source, fighters from the group attacked two bases belonging to Somali National Army troops in the Suuq Holoha (livestock market) area of the capital, Mogadishu. Al-Shabaab forces claim to have killed 'several' soldiers during the clashes, and stated that they had overrun the two bases and taken weapons. Unknown fatalities coded as 10.",10,1618571841,SOM 7530913,706,SOM26546,26546,"13 September 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Heliwa",2.0844,45.39,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","13 September 2018: A police officer was killed and a second wounded after Al-Shabaab fighters attacked their position in Heliwa district, Mogadishu.",1,1618571841,SOM 7577292,706,SOM26547,26547,"13 September 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Ceelasha Biyaha",2.0823,45.2102,1,Calamada,National,"13 September 2018: Gunmen linked to the al-Shabaab group have reportedly shot dead a Somali military official in the Elaysha Biyaha area, just outside of the capital Mogadishu.",1,1611613346,SOM 7521326,706,SOM26544,26544,"12 September 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Government of Somalia (2017-)",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Hodan,,"Mogadishu - Hodan",2.0333,45.35,1,Calamada,National,"12 September 2018: Al-Shabaab linked gunmen reportedly shot dead a ministry official, Omar Hasan Ganey, in Hodan district of the capital Mogadishu.",1,1611019292,SOM 5869660,706,SOM26541,26541,"12 September 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,Marka,1.7131,44.7639,1,"Somali Memo",National,"12 September 2018: Al-Shabaab linked militants reportedly attacked Somali National Army forces in Marka town, sparking an exchange of gunfire. No info on casualties.",0,1567462282,SOM 5318497,706,SOM26542,26542,"12 September 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Private Security Forces (Somalia)",,8,18,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Balcad,,"Ceel Macaan",2.2444,45.6917,1,Alldhacdo,National,"12 September 2018: A gunfight erupted as a Somali government tax minister and a group of soldiers attempted to enforce a tax on a quarry in El Ma'an village, Middle Shabelle region. According to the source, arguments escalated into gunfire between the soldiers accompanying the minister and armed guards at the quarry, leaving at 4 dead and 5 others injured.",4,1561469330,SOM 7526789,706,SOM26543,26543,"12 September 2018",2018,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Wadajir",2.0462,45.3341,1,"Somali Memo",National,"12 September 2018: A pickup truck carrying a group of Somali National Army (SNA) Soldiers was reportedly hit by a roadside bomb as it traveled through Alamada town, killing and injuring an unknown number. Unknown fatalities coded as 10. Al-Shabaab later claimed responsibility for the bombing.",10,1618571841,SOM 7530394,706,SOM26545,26545,"12 September 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Hawl Wadaag",2.048,45.32,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","12 September 2018: Gunmen with suspected links to the Al-Shabaab group reportedly shot dead a civilian in the Bakaara market. Security forces later arrested several people with connections to the attack.",1,1618571841,SOM 7210188,706,SOM26540,26540,"12 September 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) National Intelligence and Security Agency",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Qoryooley,,Mubaarak,1.9167,44.7733,1,"Somali Memo; Radio Dalsan",National,"12 September 2018: An al-Shabab figure was killed, while several others were wounded when clashes erupted between the militants and troops from the Somali National Intelligence Security Agency in the Mubarak area of Lower Shabelle Region. Al-Shabaab forces later claimed to have recovered the bodies of two soldiers who were also killed in the fighting.",3,1600121117,SOM 5318494,706,SOM26538,26538,"11 September 2018",2018,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Afgooye,2.15,45.116,2,Alldhacdo,National,"11 September 2018: A landmine explosion reportedly targeted the convoy of the commander of Afgoye District police as it passed through Hawo Abdi village, Afgoye district. Several soldiers in the convoy were reportedly wounded but none were killed. Al-Shabaab later claimed responsibility for the attack.",0,1561469330,SOM 5318495,706,SOM26539,26539,"11 September 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Kismaayo,,"Buulo Gaduud",-0.074,42.5719,1,Goobjoob,National,"11 September 2018: 5 coal merchants were reportedly shot dead by unidentified gunmen in Bulo-Gadud area of Lower Jubba region. Al-Shabaab has banned the trade of coal in the area, however, this attack could not be specifically linked to the group.",5,1561469330,SOM 7522155,706,SOM26536,26536,"11 September 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Heliwa",2.0844,45.39,1,"Daily Monitor (Uganda)",Regional,"11 September 2018: A senior Al-Shabaab operative named Abukar Hassan Adde, also known as Sayyid Abukar, was killed during a firefight with Somali police in the Heliwa area of Mogadishu.",1,1618571841,SOM 7274866,706,SOM26537,26537,"11 September 2018",2018,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Djibouti)",,8,38,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,"Belet Weyne",,"Belet Weyne",4.736,45.2043,1,Alldhacdo,National,"11 September 2018: A landmine explosion reportedly targeted a convoy of Djiboutian troops as they made their way through Beledweyne town, Hiiran region. According to the source, the explosion caused 'minimal damages' and no injuries or fatalities were reported. No group has claimed responsibility for the attack.",0,1604354636,SOM 7713233,706,SOM26535,26535,"11 September 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)","Military Forces of the United States (2017-2021)",1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Basra,2.2991,45.2636,1,"Somali Memo",National,"11 September 2018: According to a pro-Al-Shabaab website, militants loyal to the group clashed with Somali National Army (SNA) forces backed by US soldiers in the town of Basra, Afgooye district. No info on casualties. *note, Somali government soldiers claim to have captured the town the day before, while some al-Shabaab sources seem to indicate that they still hold the town.",0,1614039932,SOM 7534350,706,SOM26534,26534,"10 September 2018",2018,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Suicide bomb","Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Government of Somalia (2017-)",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Hodan,,"Mogadishu - Hodan",2.0333,45.35,1,Xinhua,International,"10 September 2018: An explosive-laden vehicle driven by an Al-Shabaab militant reportedly rammed into the Hodan district headquarters, killing 6 civilians and injuring 16 others.",7,1611019354,SOM 6128924,706,SOM26888,26888,"10 September 2018",2018,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)","Government of Somalia (2017-)",1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Xaawo-Cabdi,2.0905,45.1766,1,Twitter,"New media","10 September 2018: A convoy escorting SouthWest state MP and top commander was targeted by a landmine blast at Hawo Abdi area. Casualties unknown.",0,1571164644,SOM 7799848,706,SOM26533,26533,"10 September 2018",2018,1,"Strategic developments",Other,"Government of Somalia (2017-)",,1,,,0,10,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Kismaayo,,Kismayo,-0.3603,42.5463,1,VOA,International,"Non-violent activity: 10 September 2018: The leaders of Somalia's of Galmudug, Hirshabelle, Jubbaland, Puntland and South West federal states have reportedly suspended relations with the Somali Central government. According to the source, the move comes after leaders of the respective states accused the central authority of failing to handle the country's security and governance challenges effectively. This marked the conclusion to a conference in Kismayo.",0,1617662606,SOM 6135868,706,SOM26891,26891,"10 September 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Omar Mahmud Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Habar Gedir Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,44,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Mudug,Gaalkacyo,,Ballibusle,7.0958,48.1601,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","10 September 2018: An Omar Mohamud pastoralist was killed by Habargidir pastoralists in Ballibusle, Mudug, as part of a clan-related dispute.",1,1571260126,SOM 6135869,706,SOM26890,26890,"10 September 2018",2018,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Shelling/artillery/missile attack","AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-)",,8,"Al Shabaab",,2,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Bariirre,2.0476,44.8975,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","10 September 2018: AMISOM forces posted in Aw Dheegle fire artillery rounds towards an al Shabaab HVT meeting held in Bariire. Al-Shabaab commander Moalim Hashi Jinow was killed.",1,1571260126,SOM 7713368,706,SOM26892,26892,"10 September 2018",2018,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Air/drone strike","Military Forces of the United States (2017-2021)","Military Forces of Kenya (2013-)",8,"Al Shabaab",,2,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Afmadow,,"Jana Cabdalle",0.0288,42.2882,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","10 September 2018: Unidentified warplanes (US or Kenyan) conducted an airstrike on suspected AS base near Jana Cabdalle, Afmadow district . Several missiles were fired which destroyed the suspected AS location. Casualties from the attack were unknown. A second source (late breaking) reported 18 deaths.",18,1618571855,SOM 6129056,706,SOM26887,26887,"10 September 2018",2018,2,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Islamic State (Somalia)",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Government of Somalia (2017-)",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bari,Bossaso,,Bosaso,11.2842,49.1816,1,Twitter,"New media","10 September 2018: Amaq News Agency (Pro-IS) releases a video depicting the assassination of a Puntland Customs soldier by Islamic State gunmen in Bossaso.",1,1571164644,SOM 7272875,706,SOM26531,26531,"10 September 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Government regains territory","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Special Forces",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Basra,2.2991,45.2636,1,"Undisclosed Source; Radio Mogadishu","Local partner-Other","10 September 2018: US-backed 'Danab' special forces have taken control of Basra and Baghdadi villages in Lower and Middle Shabelle, respectively. 7 people were killed, three AS fighters and four prisoners.",7,1604354626,SOM 7277741,706,SOM26532,26532,"10 September 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Government regains territory","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Special Forces",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Balcad,,Balcad,2.39,45.3833,2,"Radio Mogadishu",National,"10 September 2018: US-backed 'Danab' special forces have taken control of Basra and Baghdadi villages in Lower and Middle Shabelle, respectively. According to the source, 'several' Al-Shabaab fighters were killed during the clashes that ended in their defeat. Fatalities coded as 10 and spread across two locations. *Note- Baghdadi is located near the Balcad town.",5,1604354650,SOM 7531980,706,SOM26889,26889,"10 September 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Hodan,,"Mogadishu - Hodan",2.0333,45.35,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","10 September 2018: Al-Shabaab fighters attack a Somali National Army checkpoint in Hodan district. A civilian and one Al-Shabaab gunmen were injured in the clash.",0,1611019348,SOM 5746444,706,SOM26529,26529,"09 September 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Jowhar,,Mahadaay,2.9704,45.5347,2,"Al Furqaan",National,"9 September 2018: Al-Shabaab fighters attacked a base manned by Somali National Army (SNA) Soldiers between Mahaday and Jowhar towns, Middle Shabelle region, killing 2 soldiers.",2,1567462129,SOM 6129173,706,SOM26881,26881,"09 September 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Basra,2.2991,45.2636,1,Twitter,"New media","9 September 2018: Somali National Army forces battled Al-Shabaab fighters on the road near Basra town. Casualties are unknown.",0,1571164645,SOM 7521333,706,SOM26530,26530,"09 September 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Non-state actor overtakes territory","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Heliwa",2.0844,45.39,1,Calamada,National,"9 September 2018: On the evening of the 9th of September, a group of Al-Shabaab fighters attacked a military base manned by Somali National Army soldiers in Hilawaa district of the capital, sparking armed clashes. According to the source the attackers were able to take control of the base following the exchange of gunfire. No info on casualties.",0,1618571840,SOM 6135874,706,SOM26884,26884,"09 September 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)","Police Forces of Somalia (2017-) Prison Guards",7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bari,Bossaso,,Bosaso,11.2842,49.1816,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","9 September 2018: A prison officer and a woman were shot and seriously wounded by unknown assailants in Netco area of Bossaso. It is unclear if the prison officer was armed at the time of the attack - indications suggest he was not.",0,1571260126,SOM 6135875,706,SOM26885,26885,"09 September 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) National Intelligence and Security Agency",,1,11,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Afgooye,2.15,45.116,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","9 September 2018: A government soldier shot and killed a NISA soldier in Afgoye town after an unknown dispute. The perpetrator was later apprehended by security forces.",1,1571260126,SOM 6135876,706,SOM26886,26886,"09 September 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)","Charcoal Merchant (Somalia)",7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Kismaayo,,Goracdhere,-0.122,42.6491,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","9 September 2018: A charcoal seller was found dead at Goracdhere grazing area (c. 07 km north west of Bula Geduld Village and c. 30 km north east of Kismayo Town). No further info. Approximate coordinates used.",1,1571260126,SOM 7533187,706,SOM26710,26710,"09 September 2018",2018,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)","Government of Somalia (2017-)",7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Wardhigley",2.0549,45.33,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","9 September 2018: An IED concealed in a wheelbarrow exploded in the Siinay vegetable market, Wardhigley district. 4 people, including municipal tax collecting officers, were wounded.",0,1618571848,SOM 7529095,706,SOM26711,26711,"09 September 2018",2018,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Heliwa",2.0844,45.39,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","9 September 2018: An IED buried in the Biyo Dengaka neighborhood livestock market, Heliwa, exploded. Al-Shabaab fighters later claimed responsibility for the incident.",0,1618571848,SOM 7527581,706,SOM26883,26883,"09 September 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)","Government of Somalia (2017-)",7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Hodan,,"Mogadishu - Hodan",2.0333,45.35,1,Twitter,"New media","9 September 2018: Unidentified gunmen assassinated Ministry of Planning Official Hassan Omar Ganey near his home in Hodan, Mogadishu. Gunmen fled the scene.",1,1611019334,SOM 7530915,706,SOM26882,26882,"09 September 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Heliwa",2.0844,45.39,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","9 September 2018: Al Shabaab attacked an Police checkpoint in Heliwa's Suuq Xaloota before a patrol of Somali soldiers intervened, killing 1 and injuring 3 insurgents who were detained. 1 soldier was killed and 1 injured.",2,1618571855,SOM 7527591,706,SOM26880,26880,"09 September 2018",2018,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Yaqshid",2.0678,45.35,1,Twitter,"New media","9 September 2018: An IED concealed in a wheelbarrow detonates on Sinai Market, Yaqshiid, Mogadishu. At least one civilian is injured by the blast.",0,1618571854,SOM 6318601,706,SOM26527,26527,"08 September 2018",2018,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Air/drone strike","Unidentified Military Forces",,8,"Al Shabaab",,2,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Juba",Jilib,,Jilib,0.4833,42.7666,1,Xinhua,International,"8 September 2018: Unidentified warplanes (likey from an outside power) reportedly hit Al-Shabaab targets in Jilib area of Middle Jubba. No injuries or fatalities were reported.",0,1572403790,SOM 7519009,706,SOM26523,26523,"08 September 2018",2018,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)","Government of Somalia (2017-)",7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Wardhigley",2.0549,45.33,1,"Goobjoob; Twitter","New media-National","8 September 2018: Three municipal council officers were reportedly injured by a blast that rocked the Warta Nabada district of the capital, Mogadishu. No further info.",0,1618571840,SOM 5869637,706,SOM26519,26519,"08 September 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Baydhaba,,Baidoa,3.1172,43.6469,1,"Somali Memo",National,"8 September 2018: At least 5 Somali National Army soldiers (SNA) were reportedly killed during an attack by Al-Shabaab militants on their base in Baidoa town, Bay region. According to the source, attacking militants managed to temporarily overrun the base, seizing weapons before fleeing.",5,1567462282,SOM 6135880,706,SOM26707,26707,"08 September 2018",2018,1,Protests,"Peaceful protest","Protesters (Somalia)",,6,,,0,60,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Sool,"Laas Caanood",,Laascaanood,8.4774,47.3597,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","8 September 2018: Residents of Lasanod staged a demonstration demanding the cessation of clashes in the area.",0,1571260126,SOM 6135882,706,SOM26708,26708,"08 September 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)","Charcoal Trader (Somalia)",7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Kismaayo,,Dalsan,-0.8063,41.9403,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","8 September 2018: A prominent businessman handling charcoal in Kismayo town was shot and killed by unknown gunmen in Dalsan village, Kismayo.",1,1571260126,SOM 6135883,706,SOM26879,26879,"08 September 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Bahararsame Sub-Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Civilians (Somalia)","Dhulbahante Clan Group (Somalia)",7,47,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Togdheer,Buuhoodle,,Buuhoodle,8.2516,46.3157,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","8 September 2018: Armed Bahararsame Dhulbahante fired shot at a convoy carrying other Dhulbahante subclan elders traveling to Dhammay. No injuries were reported.",0,1571260126,SOM 6135886,706,SOM26878,26878,"08 September 2018",2018,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Shelling/artillery/missile attack","AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Uganda)",,8,"Al Shabaab",,2,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Afgooye,2.15,45.116,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","8 September 2018: Ugandan troops (AMISOM) fire several mortar rounds towards a group of al Shabaab militants located approximately 4km north-west of Arabiska, Afgooye. One UPDF soldier collapsed and died over undetermined motives.",1,1571260126,SOM 6135887,706,SOM26706,26706,"08 September 2018",2018,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Shelling/artillery/missile attack","Military Forces of Somaliland (2010-)",,1,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Puntland Security Force",,1,11,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Sool,"Laas Caanood",,"God Qaboobe",8.5358,47.8277,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","8 September 2018: Somaliland and Puntland forces exchanged heavy artillery for a couple of hours near God-Qaboobe village.",0,1571260126,SOM 5318481,706,SOM26522,26522,"08 September 2018",2018,1,Protests,"Peaceful protest","Protesters (Somalia)","Women (Somalia)",6,,,0,60,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Gedo,Garbahaarey,,Garbahaarey,3.328,42.2199,1,Goobjoob,National,"8 September 2018: Youth and women's groups in Garbaharay town protested against the Somali National Government's support of Ethiopian troops in the area.",0,1561469330,SOM 5869669,706,SOM26520,26520,"08 September 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)","Government of Somalia (2017-)",1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Baydhaba,,Baidoa,3.1172,43.6469,2,"Somali Memo",National,"8 September 2018: A convoy of security forces escorting the Burhakaba District commissioner was reportedly ambushed by Al-Shabaab militants as they traveled the road linking Burhakaba and Baido towns, Bay region. A government official (head finances for Burhakaba) was seriously wounded when an RPG shell also hit one of the vehicles in the convoy. No fatalities were reported.",0,1567462282,SOM 7213787,706,SOM26528,26528,"08 September 2018",2018,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Djibouti)","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,"Bulo Burto",,"Bulo Burto",3.8519,45.5651,1,"Somali Memo",National,"8 September 2018: A bomb attack set by suspected Al-Shabaab militants reportedly detonated in Bulo Burte town, killing 2 Djiboutian soldiers and wounding two others, including one Somali National Army soldier. This comes on the same day as an armed attack on a Djiboutian base, which ended in injuries.",2,1600121129,SOM 6256095,706,SOM26521,26521,"08 September 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Djibouti)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,"Bulo Burto",,"Bulo Burto",3.8519,45.5651,1,Calamada,National,"8 September 2018: Al-Shabaab fighters have reportedly attacked an AMISOM base (Djiboutian) in Bulo Burto town, Hiiran region. The source mentioned that a medical helicopter later landed at the base to remove soldiers that were presumably injured in the attack. No fatalities were mentioned by the source.",0,1572403705,SOM 7277036,706,SOM26877,26877,"08 September 2018",2018,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Baydhaba,,Baidoa,3.1172,43.6469,1,"Morad News","New media","8 September 2018: Troops travelling to assist Somali government soldiers under attack by Al-Shabaab fighters in Makudo checkpoint, Baidoa town, were hit by a roadside IED causing 'unknown casualties'.",0,1604354646,SOM 7579642,706,SOM26709,26709,"08 September 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,17,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Jowhar,,Jowhar,2.7797,45.5042,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","8 September 2018: A government soldier shot and injured a civilian man in Buulo Makiino, Kulmis neighborhood of Jowhar town.",0,1611613361,SOM 6135888,706,SOM26705,26705,"07 September 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Dhulbahante-Qayaad Sub-Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Dhulbahante-Baharsame Sub-Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,44,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Togdheer,Buuhoodle,,Dhammay,8.3267,47.0629,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","7 September 2018: Armed clashes between Dhulbahante/Qayaad and Baharsame sub clan militias continued in Dhammay leaving 4 Barsame killed.",4,1571260126,SOM 6135889,706,SOM26876,26876,"07 September 2018",2018,1,"Explosions/Remote violence",Grenade,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Baydhaba,,Isha,3.1969,43.5861,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","7 September 2018: Suspected al Shabaab assailant hurls a hand grenade towards a group of Somali National Army soldiers in front of the Hormud building in Baidoa's Isha neighbourhood. One soldier was injured.",0,1571260126,SOM 6256057,706,SOM26516,26516,"07 September 2018",2018,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-)",,8,38,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,Shalaambood,1.7087,44.6961,1,Calamada,National,"7 September 2018: An explosion reportedly targeted AMISOM troops camped in the Shalambod area of Marka district, Lower Shabelle. An unspecified number of African AMISOM troops were killed and injured when the TAW infantry vehicle they were riding was struck by the explosion. Unknown fatalities coded as 10",10,1572403705,SOM 7525823,706,SOM26517,26517,"07 September 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Heliwa",2.0844,45.39,1,"Radio Kulmiye",National,"7 September 2018: Armed clashes between national security forces and unidentified militants were reported in the Huriwaa area of the capital, Mogadishu, after gunmen attacked a security point in the area. No info on casualties.",0,1618571840,SOM 7712466,706,SOM26518,26518,"07 September 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of the United States (2017-2021)","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",8,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,38,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,Janaale,1.8,44.7,2,"Intelligence Briefs",Other,"7 September 2018: US forces and allied Somali specially trained soldiers conducted a raid on the house of Somalia's First President 'Aden Abdulle Osman Daar' located near Janale Town, lower Shabelle region. Gunfire reportedly damaged the house during the clashes, although it is unclear exactly who the attacking forces were firing at. No injuries were reported, and the Somali government has since issued an apology for the attack.",0,1614039929,SOM 7521251,706,SOM26875,26875,"07 September 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Heliwa",2.0844,45.39,1,Caasimada,National,"7 September 2018: Suspected al Shabaab fighters attack a Somali National Army checkpoint located near Abdi Waceyl Cinema in Heliwa district. Media reports suggest three people including a soldier and two bystanders were killed.",3,1618571854,SOM 6135890,706,SOM26703,26703,"06 September 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Dhulbahante-Qayaad Sub-Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Dhulbahante-Baharsame Sub-Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,44,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Togdheer,Buuhoodle,,"Dharkayn Geenyo",8.0036,46.9967,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","6 September 2018: The killing of a Baharsame clansman set off clashes between Dhulbahante/Qayaad and Baharsame sub clan militias in Dharkeyn-Genyo and Dhammay villages, Togdheer region. 11 militiamen were killed and 20 injured as a result of the outbreak of violence. Fatalities spread across two locations.",6,1571260126,SOM 6135891,706,SOM26704,26704,"06 September 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Dhulbahante-Qayaad Sub-Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Dhulbahante-Baharsame Sub-Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,44,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Togdheer,Buuhoodle,,Dhammay,8.3267,47.0629,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","6 September 2018: The killing of a Baharsame clansman set off clashes between Dhulbahante/Qayaad and Baharsame sub clan militias in Dharkeyn-Genyo and Dhammay villages, Togdheer region. 11 militiamen were killed and 20 injured as a result of the outbreak of violence. Fatalities spread across two locations.",5,1571260126,SOM 4608467,706,SOM26874,26874,"06 September 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Unidentified Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Unidentified Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,44,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Nugaal,Eyl,,Eyl,7.9666,49.85,2,"Radio Danan",National,"6 September 2018: Two local militias clash over control for a ship that mistakenly anchored near Gala Ood; south of Eyl in Nugaal region. The motives behind the anchoring and resulting casualty figures are unknown.",0,1552576454,SOM 7520758,706,SOM26515,26515,"06 September 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) National Intelligence and Security Agency",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,Mogadishu,2.0414,45.3337,2,Alldhacdo,National,"6 September 2018: Unidentified gunmen reportedly shot and killed an intelligence officer in the capital, Mogadishu.",1,1618571840,SOM 5145866,706,SOM26512,26512,"05 September 2018",2018,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Air/drone strike","Unidentified Military Forces",,8,"Al Shabaab",,2,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Juba",Bu'aale,,Buaale,1.2448,42.5732,1,"Radio Kulmiye",National,"Unidentified military airplanes reportedly fired up to 5 missiles at Al-Shabaab targets in Bu'ale town, Middle Juba region. According to the source, an unspecified number of Al-Shabaab fighters were killed in the strikes. Unknown fatalities coded as 10.",10,1556572282,SOM 7519008,706,SOM26513,26513,"05 September 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Karan",2.0652,45.39,1,"Alldhacdo; Reuters",National-International,"5 September 2018: Suspected Al Shabaab gunmen attacked and killed four Somali National Army (SNA) soldiers and two civilians in Mogadishu's Karaan District.",6,1618571840,SOM 6135893,706,SOM26702,26702,"05 September 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Habar Yoonis-Sacad Yoonis Sub-Clan Militia (Somalia)","Pastoralists (Somalia)",4,"Civilians (Somalia)","Habar Yoonis-Geeko Sub-Clan Group (Somalia); Women (Somalia)",7,47,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Sanaag,"Ceel Afweyn",,"Ceel Afweyn",9.9293,47.2173,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","5 September 2018: A Habar-yonis/Sacad Yonis camel herder shot and killed a woman from Habar-Geeko/Biciide near Elaweyne town. No further info.",1,1571260126,SOM 4608601,706,SOM26514,26514,"05 September 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians","Abduction/forced disappearance","Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Galgaduud,Dhuusamarreeb,,Dhuusamarreeb,5.5376,46.3867,3,Reuters,International,"5 September 2018: Al-Shabaab-linked militants reportedly detained 60 Elders from the Galguduud region after a dispute over blood money arose.",0,1552576454,SOM 7525746,706,SOM26872,26872,"05 September 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Waaberi",2.0195,45.31,1,"Radio Danan",National,"5 September 2018: Unidentified gunmen assassinated an Somali National Army soldier who was travelling on a motorbike through Waaberi district, Mogadishu.",1,1618571854,SOM 7531983,706,SOM26873,26873,"05 September 2018",2018,1,"Explosions/Remote violence",Grenade,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Hodan,,"Mogadishu - Hodan",2.0333,45.35,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","5 September 2018: Suspected al Shabaab militants hurl a hand grenade inside General Gordon barracks in Hodan district. Two Somali National Army soldiers were injured. The assailants escaped.",0,1611019348,SOM 6129487,706,SOM26871,26871,"04 September 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Puntland Police Force",,1,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Puntland Police Force",,1,11,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Nugaal,Garoowe,,Garowe,8.4064,48.4819,1,Twitter,"New media","4 September 2018: Armed clashes were reported between two groups of Puntland police forces. No further info. At least one officer was wounded.",0,1571164645,SOM 6233337,706,SOM26511,26511,"04 September 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Qoryooley,,Qoryooley,1.7878,44.53,1,"Somali Memo; Garowe Online",National,"4 September 2018: Al-Shabaab fighters reportedly attacked AMISOM troops in Qoryoley town, located in the southern region of Lower Shabelle. According to the source, Al-Shabaab fighters were able to gain control of the town temporarily overnight, before pulling out the next morning. AMISOM troops later reported the event, claiming to have repelled the attack on their base and confirming to have killed two Al-Shabaab militiamen during the clashes.",2,1572403613,SOM 7533639,706,SOM26869,26869,"03 September 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Government of Somalia (2017-)",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Wardhigley",2.0549,45.33,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","3 September 2018: Suspected al Shabaab gunmen assassinate a former civil servant of the Hiirshabelle administration in Warta Nabada, Mogadishu. The assailants escaped the scene.",1,1618571854,SOM 6135897,706,SOM26526,26526,"03 September 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Hawadle Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Habar Gedir Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,44,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,"Belet Weyne",,Banyaaley,4.9793,45.8086,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","3 September 2018: Hawadle and Habargidir clan militias clash over a land dispute near Banyaaley, Beledweyn in Hiiran. One Hawadle militiaman was killed and a second injured. Both clans are reportedly mobilizing for further conflict.",1,1571260126,SOM 6135898,706,SOM26870,26870,"03 September 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Unidentified Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,14,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Jowhar,,"Barow Weyne",2.8675,45.5226,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","3 September 2018: Hiirshabelle forces attack an illegal checkpoint set by clan militiamen near Boorow, Jowhar district. One militiaman was killed.",1,1571260126,SOM 5869691,706,SOM26510,26510,"03 September 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Ethiopia)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Diinsoor,,Diinsoor,2.4074,42.9766,1,"Somali Memo",National,"3 September 2018: Al-Shabaab fighters claim to have attacked and killed three Ethiopian soldiers in the Diinsoor town area, Bay Region. An additional four soldiers were also wounded in the attack.",3,1567462282,SOM 7530395,706,SOM26867,26867,"03 September 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Hawl Wadaag",2.048,45.32,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","3 September 2018: Al-Shabaab-linked gunmen assassinate a Clan elder in Hawl Wadaag, Mogadishu. Another civilian was injured during the attack.",1,1618571854,SOM 7530152,706,SOM26868,26868,"03 September 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Karan",2.0652,45.39,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","3 September 2018: Unidentified gunmen conduct a drive-by shooting in Karan's Jamhuuriya neighborhood (Mogadishu). Four people, including two nearby SNPF officers, were killed. The assailants escaped.",4,1618571854,SOM 7527615,706,SOM26866,26866,"03 September 2018",2018,1,Riots,"Violent demonstration","Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Rioters (Somalia)",,5,15,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Heliwa",2.0844,45.39,1,Twitter,"New media","3 September 2018: Police forces opened fire on football fans after they threw stones at security forces. 1 person was killed.",1,1618571853,SOM 7521026,706,SOM26505,26505,"02 September 2018",2018,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Suicide bomb","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Hawl Wadaag",2.048,45.32,1,AP,International,"2 September 2018: At least three Somali soldiers and two children were killed and over ten others were injured after a car bomb exploded near a Quranic school in Hawlwadag district, Mogadishu. According to witnesses, a suicide bomber drove an explosive laden car into the district headquarters. Al-Shabaab has claimed responsibility for the attack. The fatality count includes the suicide bomber.",6,1618571838,SOM 7528963,706,SOM26863,26863,"02 September 2018",2018,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Mogadishu - Daynile",2.0581,45.3003,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","2 September 2018:Unidentified militants fitted a car used by the head of Sinka Dheer MECP with explosives. The explosive detonated as the cas passed through Daynile, Mogadishu, causing injuries.",0,1618571853,SOM 7521304,706,SOM26509,26509,"02 September 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,17,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Hawl Wadaag",2.048,45.32,1,Calamada,National,"2 September 2018: Police forces arrived to the scene of a violent interaction between a government tax collector and Al-Shabaab-linked gunmen in the Bakaara market of Mogadishu and opened fire, killing two civilians and wounding four others. The source did not specify why the police officers shot the civilians.",2,1618571838,SOM 7521305,706,SOM26508,26508,"02 September 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Hawl Wadaag",2.048,45.32,1,Calamada,National,"2 September 2018: Al-Shabaab linked gunmen reportedly shot dead a government tax collector and his security body-guard in the Bakara market, Mogadishu.",2,1618571838,SOM 7533598,706,SOM26525,26525,"02 September 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Wardhigley",2.0549,45.33,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","2 September 2018: Suspected Al-Shabaab gunmen reportedly assassinated two Somali National Army (SNA) soldiers in the Hamar Jadiid area of Warta Nabada, Mogadishu. Both soldiers were armed at the time of the attack.",2,1618571840,SOM 5869627,706,SOM26506,26506,"02 September 2018",2018,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Djibouti)",,8,38,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,"Bulo Burto",,"Bulo Burto",3.8519,45.5651,1,"Somali Memo",National,"At least three soldiers were reportedly wounded in an explosion targeting Djiboutian troops in Buloburde town's bridge, Hiiraan region. Unknown attacker.",0,1567462282,SOM 7530056,706,SOM26865,26865,"02 September 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Mogadishu - Daynile",2.0581,45.3003,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","2 September 2018: Suspected al Shabaab gunmen assassinate an elder in Tarabela Sheikh Ibrahim, Daynile. The assailants escaped. The motives behind the incident are unknown.",1,1618571853,SOM 6135903,706,SOM26864,26864,"02 September 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Non-state actor overtakes territory","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Diinsoor,,Tugaar-Hoosle,2.5706,42.9452,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","2 September 2018: Al-Shabaab militiamen attacked a SWSPF convoy returning from an operation in Togerhoos. Four SWSPF soldiers were injured during the ambush. Further clashes saw Al Shabaab regain control of Togerhoos.",0,1571260127,SOM 7278311,706,SOM26507,26507,"02 September 2018",2018,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Ethiopia)",,8,38,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Gedo,Garbahaarey,,Garbahaarey,3.328,42.2199,1,"Somali Memo",National,"2 September 2018: Multiple explosions reportedly targeted Ethiopian troops in Garbaharey town, Gedo region. According to the source, one of the blasts occurred as Ethiopian troops were trying to defuse a landmine, leading to 'fatalities and injuries'. Unknown fatalities coded as 10",10,1604354653,SOM 6135911,706,SOM26524,26524,"01 September 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Jamaame,,Kobon,0.0356,42.7091,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","1 September 2018: Jubaland and SNAF (43 Brigade) forces launch a hit-and-run assault on an al Shabaab position near Kobon town, Lower Jubba. Five IED cashes were discovered and subsequently destroyed. No injuries or fatalities were reported.",0,1571260127,SOM 7277446,706,SOM26504,26504,"01 September 2018",2018,2,Battles,"Armed clash","Unidentified Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Unidentified Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,44,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Sool,Taleex,,Dumei,8.8667,48.5333,1,"Puntland Post",Subnational,"Early September (likely), clashes between rival tribes were reported in Dumay area in Sool Region. According to the source, 'recent' clashes resulted in the death of 10 people, and a regional MP in Sool accused the Somaliland administration of fueling the fighting.",10,1604354648,SOM 7521324,706,SOM26502,26502,"31 August 2018",2018,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-)",,8,38,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Heliwa",2.0844,45.39,1,Calamada,National,"31 August 2018: AMISOM troops posted in the Heliwa district of Mogadishu have reportedly shot dead a taxi driver after being targeted by an IED bomb in the area. The source did not provide additional information as to the source of the bomb.",0,1618571838,SOM 7521329,706,SOM26501,26501,"31 August 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,17,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Yaqshid",2.0678,45.35,1,Calamada,National,"31 August 2018: A Somali National Army soldier reportedly shot and killed a rickshaw (Bajaj) driver in Mogadishu's Yaaqshid district. No further details were provided by the source.",1,1618571838,SOM 7521337,706,SOM26500,26500,"31 August 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-)",,8,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,78,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Heliwa",2.0844,45.39,1,Calamada,National,"31 August 2018: AMISOM troops posted in the Heliwa district of Mogadishu have reportedly shot dead a taxi driver after being targeted by an IED bomb in the area.",1,1618571838,SOM 5318465,706,SOM26499,26499,"31 August 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Afgooye,2.15,45.116,1,Alldhacdo,National,"31 August 2018: Al-Shabaab fighters have reportedly killed two civilian shop owners near the Maqayqa military base, Afgooye district. One of the shop owners was reportedly beheaded by the group. This follows heavy clashes the night before with Somali army soldiers.",2,1561469330,SOM 7528799,706,SOM26857,26857,"31 August 2018",2018,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)","Government of Somalia (2017-)",1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Mogadishu - Dharkenley",2.0095,45.25,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","31 August 2018:Al Shabaab remote controlled IED exploded under the car carrying the Shabelle Deputy Governor in Dharkenley , injuring 2 soldiers.",0,1618571853,SOM 6135917,706,SOM26862,26862,"31 August 2018",2018,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Shelling/artillery/missile attack","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Puntland Security Force",,1,"Military Forces of Somaliland (2010-)",,1,11,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Sool,"Laas Caanood",,QodGaboobe,8.5283,47.8475,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","31 August 2018: Puntland and Somaliland forces exchange mortar and artillery fire along the frontline near Qod Gaboobe. No casualties were reported.",0,1571260127,SOM 6129019,706,SOM26856,26856,"31 August 2018",2018,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Djibouti)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,"Bulo Burto",,"Bulo Burto",3.8519,45.5651,1,Twitter,"New media","31 August 2018: Al Shabaab IED attack on AMISOM (Djiboutian) forces near Bulo Burto. Insurgents claimed to have killed 3 soldiers.",3,1571164644,SOM 7531209,706,SOM26861,26861,"31 August 2018",2018,1,"Explosions/Remote violence",Grenade,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Waaberi",2.0195,45.31,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","31 August 2018: Suspected Al-Shabaab militants hurl a grenade at the police headquarters in Waaberi district, Mogadishu. No casualties reported.",0,1618571853,SOM 4610000,706,SOM26498,26498,"31 August 2018",2018,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle","Wanla Weyn",,"Wanla Weyne",2.6195,44.8936,1,"Radio Dalsan",National,"31 August 2018: A Somali National Army vehicle was targeted with a landmine blast, near the outskirts of Afgooye town, Lower Shabelle region. According to a local witness, the blast occurred in Wanlaweyn area when it was hit by a blast. The driver (a soldier), and a woman (civilian) were killed, while two others were wounded. No group has claimed responsibility for the attack.",2,1552576455,SOM 7713259,706,SOM26859,26859,"31 August 2018",2018,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Air/drone strike","Military Forces of the United States (2017-2021)","Military Forces of Kenya (2013-)",8,"Al Shabaab",,2,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Juba",Bu'aale,,Buaale,1.2448,42.5732,2,Twitter,"New media","31 August 2018: Unidentified warplanes (US or Kenyan) carried out an airstrike on Al Shabaab positions near Bu'aale. Casualties unknown.",0,1614039932,SOM 5574694,706,SOM26497,26497,"30 August 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Afgooye,2.15,45.116,1,"Radio Kulmiye; Radio Dalsan",National,"30 August 2018: Al-Shabaab forces reportedly attacked a Somali National Army position in Afgoye town, near midnight. Three soldiers were killed and 7 injured during the fighting. According to the source, government troops were able to push the attackers back, ending the fighting. Among the dead was the son of the former state minister of the Somali Presidential Palace. State forces later issued a report, claiming to have killed four Al-Shabaab fighters during the gunfight.",7,1563305284,SOM 7713340,706,SOM26854,26854,"30 August 2018",2018,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Shelling/artillery/missile attack","Military Forces of the United States (2017-2021)","Military Forces of Kenya (2013-)",8,"Al Shabaab",,2,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Juba",Jilib,,Jilib,0.4833,42.7666,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","30 August 2018: Unidentified fighter jets (US or Kenyan) fire four missiles towards unidentified al Shabaab positions in Jilib. No casualties were reported. SOMTEL and HORMUD telecommunications masts were damaged.",0,1614039933,SOM 7214160,706,SOM26855,26855,"30 August 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Sool,"Laas Caanood",,Laascaanood,8.4774,47.3597,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","30 August 2018: Unidentified gunmen assassinate a civilian in Laascaanood town. No info on motive.",1,1600121131,SOM 7525786,706,SOM26494,26494,"30 August 2018",2018,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Shelling/artillery/missile attack","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Wardhigley",2.0549,45.33,1,"Radio Kulmiye",National,"30 August 2018: Unidentified militants reportedly fired four mortar rounds, injuring 3 people (presumed to be civilians) near the presidential palace in Warta Nabada district, Mogadishu.",0,1618571838,SOM 4610460,706,SOM26495,26495,"30 August 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Balcad,,Xawaadleey,2.5826,45.4894,1,"Radio Dalsan",National,"30 August 2018: Gunmen linked to the Al-Shabaab movement reportedly attacked a Somali National Army commander's house in Hawadley district, located around 22 km east of Balcad district, Middle Shabelle Region. Heavy gunfire rocked the town for some hours. The commander was reported to have been slightly injured in the attack.",0,1552576456,SOM 4610461,706,SOM26496,26496,"30 August 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,Jilib-Marca,1.7977,44.9076,1,"Radio Dalsan",National,"30 August 2018: Al-Shabaab militiamen and Somali National Army (SNA) soldiers clashed for around an hour in the town of Marka, Jilibka Marka area. The source did not publish information on casualties.",0,1552576456,SOM 6128660,706,SOM26851,26851,"29 August 2018",2018,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Dhagahtur,2.1436,45.1165,1,Twitter,"New media","29 August 2018: Al Shabaab militants attack on SNAF convoy passing through Bulalow village, Afgooye, using an IED bomb. 2 killed and 2 injured.",2,1571164644,SOM 7713393,706,SOM26492,26492,"29 August 2018",2018,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Air/drone strike","Military Forces of the United States (2017-2021)",,8,"Al Shabaab",,2,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle","Wanla Weyn",,"Wanla Weyne",2.6195,44.8936,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","29 August 2018: A US drone strike on an area located 40 km southwest of Mogadishu reportedly killed three Al-Shabaab fighters. The source specified that no civilians were killed or injured in the strike. Wanla Weyn given as an approximate location to the strike as per the description from the source.",3,1614039933,SOM 7525745,706,SOM26850,26850,"29 August 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,17,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Shibis",2.0476,45.35,1,"Radio Danan",National,"29 August 2018: A Somali National Police officer shot dead a tuk-tuk driver after a dispute in Shibis area of Mogadishu. The perpetrator fled the scene.",1,1618571853,SOM 6135925,706,SOM26853,26853,"29 August 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Balcad,,Xawaadleey,2.5826,45.4894,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","29 August 2018: Al Shabaab fighters storm the residence of a Somali National Army officer in Xawaadley. The officer is injured following an exchange of gunfire. Al Shabaab fighters retreat from the area after burning two military vehicles.",0,1571260127,SOM 6135928,706,SOM26852,26852,"29 August 2018",2018,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Djibouti)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Balcad,,Sokolwa,2.2949,45.6357,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","29 August 2018: Suspected Al-Shabaab militants set off an IED device targeting Burundi AMISOM troops as they passed through Sokolwa, Balcad district. One of the vehicle's screen's shattered, no other casualties reported.",0,1571260127,SOM 7526839,706,SOM26493,26493,"29 August 2018",2018,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Hodan,,"Mogadishu - Hodan",2.0333,45.35,1,"Somali Memo",National,"29 August 2018: Two soldiers were killed and three others injured by an explosion that detonated as their vehicle passed in the Hodan district of the capital Mogadishu. Al-Shabaab has claimed responsibility for the attack.",2,1611019332,SOM 7527675,706,SOM26849,26849,"29 August 2018",2018,1,Protests,"Peaceful protest","Protesters (Somalia)",,6,,,0,60,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Karan",2.0652,45.39,1,Twitter,"New media","29 August 2018: Protesters blocked the streets in Karan, Mogadishu, denouncing the killing of a Tuk-tuk driver by a police officer earlier.",0,1618571852,SOM 4610850,706,SOM26487,26487,"28 August 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Unidentified Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Unidentified Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,44,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Galgaduud,Cadaado,,Cadaado,6.1457,46.6271,2,"Radio Kulmiye",National,"28 August 2018: Clan fighting was reported in the Qalanqale village on the outskirts of Dhusamareb town, Cadaado Gulguduud region, over a dispute involving grazing land. Injuries were reported but the clashes reportedly caused no fatalities. According to the source, local clan elders have now intervened and stopped the fighting.",0,1552576459,SOM 7521327,706,SOM26490,26490,"28 August 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Heliwa",2.0844,45.39,1,Calamada,National,"28 August 2018: Al-Shabaab linked gunmen have reportedly attacked government forces in the Hilewa district of Mogadishu, prompting clashes. No info on casualties.",0,1618571837,SOM 5869659,706,SOM26488,26488,"28 August 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)","AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-)",1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,Marka,1.7131,44.7639,2,"Somali Memo",National,"28 August 2018: Al-Shabaab fighters have reportedly ambushed a convoy of Somali and African Union troops as they left Marka town for Mogadishu. According to the pro-al-Shabaab source, 4 soldiers were killed and several others wounded.",4,1567462282,SOM 6135929,706,SOM26847,26847,"28 August 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Unidentified Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,14,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,"Belet Weyne",,"Belet Weyne",4.736,45.2043,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","28 August 2018: An unidentified clan militia attacked a police station in Belet Weyne, seeking revenge for a Tuk-Tuk driver killed by a police officer a day before. At least 3 people were killed and two others injured in the clashes.",3,1571260127,SOM 6135930,706,SOM26848,26848,"28 August 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,"Belet Weyne",,"Belet Weyne",4.736,45.2043,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","28 August 2018: Unidentified gunmen assassinated a prominent civilian Mowliid Adan in Belet Weyne Town. Gunmen fled before the security forces arrived.",1,1571260127,SOM 7278307,706,SOM26491,26491,"28 August 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Ethiopia)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Gedo,Garbahaarey,,Garbahaarey,3.328,42.2199,1,"Somali Memo",National,"28 August 2018: According to pro- Al-Shabaab sources, fighters loyal to the group attacked an Ethiopian military base in Garbaharaay town, Gedo region, using gunfire and mortar rounds. Pro-Al-Shabaab forces claim to have killed 'all those aboard' a military vehicle targeted by the mortar fire. Helicopters reportedly landed in near the base on the next morning to evacuate wounded soldiers. Unknown fatalities coded as 10.",10,1604354653,SOM 6304250,706,SOM26489,26489,"28 August 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,Gendershe,1.8342,44.9667,1,"Radio Mogadishu",National,"28 August 2018: Somali National Army special forces have reportedly killed 10 Al-Shabaab fighters, including a commander, in Gandarshe area in Lower Shabelle region. No SNA soldiers were reportedly killed in the fighting. According to the source, the killed commander was identified as Sheikh Abdinasir Asarbajan, a Russian National fighting with Al-Shabaab.",10,1572403772,SOM 5318462,706,SOM26486,26486,"27 August 2018",2018,1,"Strategic developments","Non-violent transfer of territory","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,Dhanaane,1.8739,45.0276,1,Goobjoob,National,"27 August 2018: Somali National Army Soldiers (SNA) have reportedly taken over Dhanaane town of Lower Shabelle after Al-Shabaab forces withdrew from the area.",0,1561469330,SOM 6135935,706,SOM26845,26845,"27 August 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)","AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-)",1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,Marka,1.7131,44.7639,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","27 August 2018: Joint Somali National Army and AMISOM forces conducted an operation against Al Shabaab insurgents in Marka town. During the fighting a Russian insurgent Abdi Nasir Asar-bajan was killed and 10 others captured.",1,1571260127,SOM 6135936,706,SOM26846,26846,"27 August 2018",2018,1,Protests,"Peaceful protest","Protesters (Somalia)",,6,,,0,60,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,"Belet Weyne",,"Belet Weyne",4.736,45.2043,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","27 August 2018: Protests by Hawadle sub-clan took place with civilians taking control of downtown Belet Weyne and blocking main roads. Negotiations between Hawadle and HiirShabelle took place to de-escalate the conflict.",0,1571260127,SOM 7526278,706,SOM26485,26485,"27 August 2018",2018,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,Mogadishu,2.0414,45.3337,2,"Shabelle Media Network",National,"27 August 2018: At least one woman (civilian) was confirmed injured when an explosive device fitted to a vehicle belonging to a security official exploded in Mogadisho. Al-Shabaab is suspected of carrying out the attack.",0,1618571837,SOM 7525821,706,SOM26484,26484,"27 August 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Islamic State (Somalia)",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) National Intelligence and Security Agency",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Wardhigley",2.0549,45.33,1,"Radio Kulmiye",National,"27 August 2018: Islamic State-linked gunmen have reportedly shot and killed a Somali intelligence officer in Wardhigley District, Mogadishu. The source did not provide additional details.",1,1618571837,SOM 7713332,706,SOM26842,26842,"26 August 2018",2018,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Air/drone strike","Military Forces of the United States (2017-2021)",,8,"Al Shabaab",,2,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,Gendershe,1.8342,44.9667,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","26 August 2018: US forces carried out an airstrike on Al Shabaab insurgents killing 3 in Gendershe town.",3,1614039933,SOM 7532349,706,SOM27063,27063,"26 August 2018",2018,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) National Intelligence and Security Agency",,1,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Hodan,,"Mogadishu - Hodan",2.0333,45.35,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","26 August. Buried IED detonated as a NISA vehicle passed. 2 NISA soldiers were killed and 3 soldiers and 1 civilian injured.",2,1611019349,SOM 7533376,706,SOM26839,26839,"26 August 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Yaqshid",2.0678,45.35,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","26 August 2018: Unidentified gunmen killed a civilian male child in Yaaqshiid, Mogadishu.",1,1618571852,SOM 6135938,706,SOM26837,26837,"26 August 2018",2018,1,Protests,"Peaceful protest","Protesters (Somalia)",,6,,,0,60,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Afmadow,,Dhobley,0.4063,41.0124,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","26 August 2018: Protests against government interference in Jubaland and Gedo region took place in Dhobley.",0,1571260127,SOM 6135939,706,SOM26838,26838,"26 August 2018",2018,1,Protests,"Peaceful protest","Protesters (Somalia)",,6,,,0,60,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Afmadow,,Afmadow,0.5172,42.071,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","26 August 2018: Protests against the Somali Federal Government were held in Afmadow town.",0,1571260127,SOM 6135940,706,SOM26841,26841,"26 August 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,17,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,"Belet Weyne",,"Belet Weyne",4.736,45.2043,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","26 August 2018: A Somali National Army soldier shot and killed a Tuk-tuk driver in Belet Weyne after a dispute at a checkpoint.",1,1571260127,SOM 6135941,706,SOM26843,26843,"26 August 2018",2018,1,Protests,"Peaceful protest","Protesters (Somalia)",,6,,,0,60,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,"Belet Weyne",,"Belet Weyne",4.736,45.2043,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","26 August 2018: Demonstrators gathered outside the Kooshin SNPF station took place after the killing of a Tuk-tuk driver. Main roads near the station were blocked.",0,1571260127,SOM 7692202,706,SOM26844,26844,"26 August 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bakool,Xudur,,Oddur,4.1213,43.8895,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","26 August 2018: Al Shabaab (AS) fighters conducted a hit and run attack against a Somali National Army position in Hudur town. AS fighters shot, using small arms, towards the direction of the base. One SNA solder was injured in the attack.",0,1613499285,SOM 6256075,706,SOM26483,26483,"26 August 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Kismaayo,,Bar-Sanguun,-0.4876,42.1839,1,Calamada,National,"26 August 2018: Al-Shabab fighters carried out a surprise attack on government forces in Bar Sanguni area on the outskirt of Kismayo in Lower Jubba Region. No info on casualties.",0,1572403705,SOM 7532284,706,SOM26840,26840,"26 August 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Islamic State (Somalia)",,2,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Yaqshid",2.0678,45.35,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","26 August 2018: Islamic State gunmen claimed (via Amaq news) that they shot and killed a Somali National Police officer in Yaaqshiid, Mogadishu.",1,1618571852,SOM 5318456,706,SOM26477,26477,"25 August 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Baydhaba,,Daynuunay,3.0399,43.7969,1,Alldhacdo,National,"25 August 2018: 4 Somali National Army (SNA) soldiers were reportedly killed when Al-Shabaab militiamen attacked the Daynuunay military base in Baidhabo district, Bay region. Two Al-Shabaab fighters were also killed in the attack, and several others injured. According to the report, Al-Shabaab forces managed to take control of the area for several minutes before being pushed out again.",6,1561469330,SOM 6255928,706,SOM26480,26480,"25 August 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,"Ceel Waregow",1.8087,44.7994,2,Calamada,National,"25 August 2018: Al-Shabab fighters in Lower Shabelle region reportedly attacked African Union forces travelling outside El Wareegow area near Marka town, sparking armed clashes. Injuries were reported but no fatalities were specified by the source.",0,1572403704,SOM 5318459,706,SOM26482,26482,"25 August 2018",2018,1,Riots,"Violent demonstration","Rioters (Somalia)","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Puntland Security Force",5,,,0,50,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Mudug,Gaalkacyo,,Gaalkacyo,6.7697,47.4308,1,Goobjoob,National,"25 August 2018: A group of Puntland forces have reportedly attacked the bank in northern Galkaayo, demanding that salaries be paid. Protesting soldiers also blocked roads linking the bank to the rest of the town.",0,1561469330,SOM 7687524,706,SOM26481,26481,"25 August 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,17,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bakool,Xudur,,Oddur,4.1213,43.8895,2,Calamada,National,"25 August 2018: Somali National Army soldiers (SNA) have reportedly opened fire on a mini-bus full of civilians near Kulan Jarer village between Waajid and Xudur districts, killing at least 3 and injuring 7 others, and looting property in the vehicle. The source did not indicate why the soldiers opened fire.",3,1613499274,SOM 4611704,706,SOM26478,26478,"25 August 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Gedo,Garbahaarey,,Buurdhuubo,3.1685,42.4947,1,"Radio Kulmiye",National,"25 August 2018: Somali National Soldiers engaged Al-Shabaab forces in the Burdhubo area in Gedo Region, resulting in the death of 7 AS militiamen and 2 Al-Shabaab leaders.",9,1552576460,SOM 7214217,706,SOM26836,26836,"25 August 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bakool,Waajid,,Waajid,3.8096,43.2463,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","25 August 2018: Al Shabaab insurgents intercepted a convoy of 9 donkey carts carrying supplies to Waajid. They seized the carts and killed 4 drivers while 5 others fled.",4,1600121131,SOM 6255943,706,SOM26476,26476,"24 August 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Jowhar,,"Biyo Cadde",2.9362,45.792,1,Calamada,National,"24 August 2018: Al-Shabaab fighters have reportedly killed a Somali National Army government soldier in Biya'ada (Biyo Cadde), Middle Shabelle region.",1,1572403704,SOM 7529072,706,SOM26835,26835,"24 August 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Hodan,,"Mogadishu - Hodan",2.0333,45.35,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","24 August 2018: Unidentified armed men and police forces reportedly clashed exchanging gunfire at the Milk Market in Seybiano area, Hodan, Mogadishu. One person, alleged to be one of the armed men, was killed while another civilian bystander was killed in the confrontation.",2,1611019338,SOM 6307715,706,SOM27062,27062,"24 August 2018",2018,1,Protests,"Peaceful protest","Protesters (Somalia)",,6,,,0,60,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Gedo,Garbahaarey,,Garbahaarey,3.328,42.2199,1,"Shabelle Media Network",National,"24 August. Protests in Garbahaarey continue for a second day.",0,1572403777,SOM 6135955,706,SOM26829,26829,"24 August 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Military Forces of Jubaland (2013-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Gedo,Baardheere,,Bardera,2.3385,42.2843,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","24 August 2018: Unidentified gunmen assassinated an Jubaland soldier near a mosque in Baardheere town. The gunmen escaped the scene before the security forces could respond.",1,1571260127,SOM 6135956,706,SOM26831,26831,"24 August 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Gaaljecel Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,14,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,"Belet Weyne",,Gumburlaawe,4.7066,45.2036,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","24 August 2018: HirShabelle forces carried out an operation to remove checkpoints illegally established by Gaaljecel militias. After an exchange of gunfire the clan militia withdrew. There were no reports of casualties.",0,1571260127,SOM 6135957,706,SOM26834,26834,"24 August 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)","Government of Somalia (2017-)",1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,Marka,1.7131,44.7639,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","24 August 2018: Al Shabaab insurgents fired on a convoy escorting the Deputy Governor of Lower Shabelle. The two groups briefly traded gunfire for about 20 minutes. The convoy that was heading to Marka town reached their destination. No casualties were reported.",0,1571260127,SOM 6135960,706,SOM26833,26833,"24 August 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bakool,Waajid,,Kulunjerer,3.9031,43.5875,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","24 August 2018: An Al-Shabaab gunmen stepped down from a public minibus at a checkpoint and fired on Somali National Army soldiers. The soldiers return fire killed 3 civilians and injured 1. The insurgent escaped the scene.",3,1571260127,SOM 6135961,706,SOM26832,26832,"24 August 2018",2018,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Baydhaba,,Daynuunay,3.0399,43.7969,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","24 August 2018: Al Shabaab concealed IEDs in the bodies of 2 soldiers. Southwest forces detonated these devices as they retook the town of Daynuunay. 2 soldiers were killed, along with 1 insurgent killed and 2 injured.",3,1571260127,SOM 7525662,706,SOM26472,26472,"23 August 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Civilians (Somalia)","Health Workers (Somalia)",7,17,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Mogadishu - Daynile",2.0581,45.3003,1,"Radio Dalsan",National,"23 August 2018: Somali National Army (SNA) soldiers reportedly shot dead a civilian riding in an ambulance at a checkpoint in Daynile district, Mogadishu. The reasoning behind the killing is unclear, however, the source did clarify that the killed person was part of a funeral procession.",1,1618571837,SOM 7692067,706,SOM26828,26828,"23 August 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bakool,Xudur,,Oddur,4.1213,43.8895,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","23 August 2018: Al Shabaab insurgents killed 2 civilians travelling between Ceel Barde and Xudur. The motive of the incident was not known.",2,1613499285,SOM 6307881,706,SOM26479,26479,"23 August 2018",2018,1,Protests,"Peaceful protest","Protesters (Somalia)",,6,,,0,60,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Gedo,Garbahaarey,,Garbahaarey,3.328,42.2199,1,"Shabelle Media Network",National,"23 August. Reports of demonstrations against the governing administration in Garbaharey town.",0,1572403777,SOM 6255924,706,SOM26473,26473,"23 August 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Kismaayo,,Bar-Sanguun,-0.4876,42.1839,1,Calamada,National,"23 August 2018: Al-Shabaab militiamen claim to have killed two soldiers and wounded three more after engaging in short clashes in Barsanguni area near Kismayo.",2,1572403704,SOM 5318454,706,SOM26475,26475,"23 August 2018",2018,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Djibouti)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,Jalalaqsi,,Jalalaqsi,3.3834,45.5969,1,Alldhacdo,National,"24 August 2018: A roadside bomb explosion has killed a Djiboutian soldier and wounded two others in the town of Jalalaqsi. The source indicated that Al-Shabaab was responsible for the attack. Al-Shabaab later claimed to have killed 3 soldiers during the attack. Fatalities coded at the most conservative point.",1,1561469330,SOM 7522644,706,SOM26474,26474,"23 August 2018",2018,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Mogadishu - Daynile",2.0581,45.3003,1,"Garowe Online",National,"23 August 2018: The convoy of deputy minister of defence, Abdullahi Olad Roble was reportedly targeted by an IED blast near the Somali Ministry of Defence. No injuries or fatalities were reported by the source.",0,1618571837,SOM 6271848,706,SOM26471,26471,"23 August 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,Marka,1.7131,44.7639,1,Jawhar,National,"23 August 2018: Clashes continued in the town of Marka between Somali National Army soldiers led by Abdullahi Ali Anod on one side and Al-Shabaab militants on the other. According to the source, 6 government soldiers and 4 Al-Shabaab fighters were killed. SNA soldiers claim to have arrested 27 Al-Shabaab militiamen during operations on the 24 August 2018.",10,1572403724,SOM 7799171,706,SOM26827,26827,"23 August 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Jubaland Security Force",,1,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Jubaland Security Force",,1,11,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Kismaayo,,Kismayo,-0.3603,42.5463,1,Twitter,"New media","23 August 2018: A gunfight broke out between two groups of Jubaland soldiers in Kismayo city after the arrest of a senior officer. No info on casualties.",0,1617662604,SOM 6135963,706,SOM27061,27061,"23 August 2018",2018,1,"Strategic developments",Arrests,"Military Forces of Somaliland (2010-)",,1,"Civilians (Somalia)","Government of Somalia (2017-)",7,17,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Woqooyi Galbeed",Hargeysa,,Hargeysa,9.5598,44.0668,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","23 August. Somaliland forces arrested Abdiqani Yasiin Mohammed the Secretary of Somalia's Deputy PM who was visiting family.",0,1571260127,SOM 7530763,706,SOM26468,26468,"22 August 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Hawl Wadaag",2.048,45.32,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","22 August 2018: Unidentified armed men reportedly shot dead a civilian in the Bakaara market in Mogadishu. Police forces responded to the scene, prompting the perpetrators to flee.",1,1618571836,SOM 6120756,706,SOM26470,26470,"22 August 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Government regains territory","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,Marka,1.7131,44.7639,1,"Radio Mustaqbal","New media","22 August 2018: Forces loyal to Gen Abdullahi Ali Anod have reportedly clashed with Al-Shabaab militants in Marka town, with the soldiers taking control of a market place formerly controlled by the AS militias. No info on casualties.",0,1571164634,SOM 7530620,706,SOM26469,26469,"22 August 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Mogadishu - Dharkenley",2.0095,45.25,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","22 August 2018: suspected Al-Shabaab militants reportedly shot dead two brothers in the Xoosh village, Dharkenley district. According to the source, one of the brothers was a member of the Somali National Army, although he was not on duty at the time of the attack. Police forces in the area have arrested several persons in connection to the incident.",2,1618571837,SOM 6120763,706,SOM26466,26466,"21 August 2018",2018,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Lafoole,2.0833,45.1667,1,"Radio Mustaqbal","New media","21 August 2018: An off-duty soldier and his civilian brother-in-law were killed in a landmine explosion that hit their vehicle as it traveled between Lafoole University and Arbiska area in Afgooye district, lower Shabelle.",2,1571164634,SOM 7714140,706,SOM26467,26467,"21 August 2018",2018,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Air/drone strike","Military Forces of the United States (2017-2021)",,8,"Al Shabaab",,2,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Jamaame,,Jamaame,0.0692,42.7382,2,Xinhua,International,"21 August 2018: United States drones reportedly carried out an airstrike targeting Al-Shabaab fighters 46 kilometers northeast of the port town of Kismayo, killing two Al-Shabaab linked men in the area. Local sources have suggested that the victims of the strike were part of Al-Shabaab's roadside bomb engineering team.",2,1614039937,SOM 6135971,706,SOM26465,26465,"21 August 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Baraawe,,Baraawe,1.1132,44.0297,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","21 August 2018: Unidentified assailants reportedly hurled a hand grenade at a hotel occupied by the Baraawe district commissioner in Barawe town, Lower Shabeelle region. Security guards at the hotel opened fire after the explosion. No fatalities or injuries were reported.",0,1571260127,SOM 7529913,706,SOM26463,26463,"21 August 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Private Security Forces (Somalia)",,8,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,78,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Abdiaziz",2.0405,45.36,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","21 August 2018: Private security guards clashed with youth at the Royal Palace hotel (AbdulAziz district) over entry into the hotel theatre, where a music concert was being held. The dispute escalated and the guards fired into the gathering crowd, injuring two.",0,1618571836,SOM 6133190,706,SOM26464,26464,"21 August 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)","AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-)",1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,Marka,1.7131,44.7639,1,"Radio Kulmiye; Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","21 August 2018: Al-Shabaab militants and Somali National Army troops backed by AMISOM forces in Marka traded gunfire for around 4 hours. Local sources stated that 7 civilians were injured in the incident.",0,1571260123,SOM 7531289,706,SOM26458,26458,"20 August 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Wadajir",2.0462,45.3341,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","20 August 2018: Unidentified armed men driving a motorcycle reportedly shot and killed a government soldier in the Nasteho village, Wadajir district in Mogadishu. According to the report, the soldier was armed and on duty at the time of the attack. The attackers grabbed the victim's gun and escaped.",1,1618571835,SOM 7525664,706,SOM26461,26461,"20 August 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Waaberi",2.0195,45.31,1,"Radio Dalsan",National,"20 August 2018: Unidentified gunmen have reportedly shot and killed a barber shop owner in Waberi district of the Somali capital, Mogaidhu. The perpetrator of the killing escaped.",1,1618571836,SOM 7525690,706,SOM26462,26462,"20 August 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Hawl Wadaag",2.048,45.32,1,"Radio Dalsan",National,"20 August 2018: Unidentified gunmen shot dead a Somali National Army (SNA) soldier in the Dabka junction (Hawl Wadaag junction), Mogadishu.",1,1618571836,SOM 7531151,706,SOM26459,26459,"20 August 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Mogadishu - Daynile",2.0581,45.3003,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","20 August 2018: Unidentified armed men reportedly shot and killed a government soldier in the Tabellah Shiekh Ibrahim village, Dayanile district of Mogadishu. According to the source, the soldier was armed and on duty at the time of the attack.",1,1618571836,SOM 7530401,706,SOM26460,26460,"20 August 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Hawl Wadaag",2.048,45.32,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","20 August 2018: Suspected Al-Shabaab militants shot and killed a government soldier near the Bakara market in Mogadishu. The perpetrators escaped from the scene after shooting the soldier. On the same day, Al-Shabaab militants hurled a grenade at government soldiers stationed in the market. No injuries were reported.",1,1618571836,SOM 6135977,706,SOM26457,26457,"20 August 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Private Security Forces (Somalia)","Government of Somalia (2017-)",8,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,78,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Sool,"Laas Caanood",,Laascaanood,8.4774,47.3597,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","20 August 2018: Two civilians were reportedly shot dead by the governor of Sool's body guards in Lasanod town, Sool region. Local reports suggested that the body guards thought that the victims intended to attack the governor.",2,1571260127,SOM 6135978,706,SOM27060,27060,"20 August 2018",2018,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Arabiiska,2.1338,45.14,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","20 August. A UVIED detonated underneath a civilian vehicle in Arbiska. At least 2 were killed in the explosion with several other casualties reported. The motive for the attack is unknown.",2,1571260127,SOM 5869606,706,SOM26455,26455,"19 August 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Baydhaba,,Daynuunay,3.0399,43.7969,1,"Somali Memo",National,"19 August 2018: Al-Shabaab militants reportedly attacked a position held by Somali National Army (SNA) soldiers in Daynuunay area on the outskirst of Baidoa district. According to the report, an unspecified number of soldiers were killed during the clashes, and a cache of weapons were seized by the attacking forces. Unknown fatalities coded as 10.",10,1567462282,SOM 7532351,706,SOM26451,26451,"19 August 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Hodan,,"Mogadishu - Hodan",2.0333,45.35,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","19 August 2018: Gunmen with suspected links to Al-Shabaab reportedly shot and killed a police officer in the Taleex village area, Hodan district of the capital Somalia. The source specified that the officer was armed and on duty at the time of the attack.",1,1611019349,SOM 5869632,706,SOM26456,26456,"19 August 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,"Buur Hakaba",,"Buur Xakaba",2.8049,44.0821,1,"Somali Memo",National,"19 August 2018: Al-Shabaab militants reportedly attacked Somali National Army (SNA) soldiers in Bur Hakaba town, Bay region, killing one.",1,1567462282,SOM 6135982,706,SOM26450,26450,"19 August 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Gaaljecel Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Jejele Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,44,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,"Belet Weyne",,Gacanka,4.7529,45.1289,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","19 August 2018: Two armed militias from the Gaaljecal and Jajeele clans reportedly engaged in short clashes over a land dispute in the Gacanka area, Belet Weyne district. No injuries or fatalities were reported. According to the source, elders from both clans met to mediate the dispute.",0,1571260127,SOM 6135983,706,SOM26454,26454,"19 August 2018",2018,1,"Explosions/Remote violence",Grenade,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,Marka,1.7131,44.7639,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","19 August 2018: An unidentified assailant reportedly hurled a hand grenade at Somali National Army (SNA) soldiers in Marka town, Lower Shabelle. No injuries or fatalities were reported. Ealier in the day, SNA soldiers had engaged in clashes with Al-Shabaab forces in the town.",0,1571260127,SOM 6135984,706,SOM26452,26452,"19 August 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Balcad,,Caliyaalo,2.1787,45.3959,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","19 August 2018: Al-Shabaab militants reportedly attacked a position held by Somali National Army (SNA) soldiers in the KM 20 village area (Caliyaale), Balcad district, sparking an exchange of gunfire that lasted around an hour. Two SNA soldiers were killed.",2,1571260127,SOM 6135985,706,SOM26453,26453,"19 August 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)","AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-)",1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,Marka,1.7131,44.7639,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","19 August 2018: Somali National Army soldiers (SNA), backed by AMISOM troops, reportedly repelled an attempted attack by Al-Shabaab forces on newly-captured areas of Marka town, Lower Shabelle region. The source did not provide any info on casualties. SNA soldiers took new areas of Marka town during armed clashes on the 18 August 2018.",0,1571260127,SOM 7686730,706,SOM26446,26446,"18 August 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bakool,Xudur,,Oddur,4.1213,43.8895,2,"Al Furqaan",National,"18 August 2018: Fighters from the pro-Al-Shabaab group have reportedly executed two captured soldiers from the Somali National Army. According to the report, the soldiers were captured after fleeing Baidoa town, Bakool region and were captured somewhere near Hudur town, Xudur region.",2,1613499272,SOM 6127740,706,SOM26447,26447,"18 August 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Government regains territory","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,Marka,1.7131,44.7639,2,Twitter,"New media","18 August 2018: Somali National Army soldiers claim to have seized control of Lusiya, Obasibo, and El-Haji neighborhoods in the port town of Marka after clashing with Al-Shabaab forces in the area. No info on casualties.",0,1571164643,SOM 6303659,706,SOM26445,26445,"18 August 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,Shalaambood,1.7087,44.6961,2,"Puntland Post",National,"18 August 2018: Somali National Army soldiers based in Shalaambood reportedly fought intense clashes with Al-Shabaab militiamen on the road between Shalambad and Km50 village, resulting in 12 fatalities. This is separate from a bomb attack on a former commander that happened in the same area the day before.",12,1572403771,SOM 6135990,706,SOM27059,27059,"18 August 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Marehan Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Owramale Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,44,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Kismaayo,,Dalsan,-0.8063,41.9403,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","18 August. Fighting between Mareham and Owramale militia broke out, causalities not known.",0,1571260127,SOM 7214037,706,SOM26448,26448,"18 August 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Government regains territory","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,"Ceel Haji",1.7297,44.7864,1,Twitter,"New media","18 August 2018: Somali National Army soldiers claim to have seized control of Lusiya, Obasibo, and El-Haji neighborhoods in the port town of Marka after clashing with Al-Shabaab forces in the area. No info on casualties.",0,1600121130,SOM 7521278,706,SOM26449,26449,"18 August 2018",2018,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)","Government of Somalia (2017-)",1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Hodan,,"Mogadishu - Hodan",2.0333,45.35,1,Calamada,National,"18 August 2018: an explosion targeted Somali government and army officials in Mogadishu's Hodan district as they passed through the Taleh junction area, causing an unspecified number of fatalities. Al-Shabaab media claimed that militants loyal to the group were responsible for the attack. Unknown fatalities coded as 10.",10,1611019291,SOM 7521336,706,SOM26437,26437,"17 August 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Heliwa",2.0844,45.39,1,Calamada,National,"17 August 2018: According to a pro-Al-Shabaab media source, pro-Al-Shabaab gunmen shot and killed a police officer in the Heliwa area of the capital, Mogadishu. The officer was armed and on duty at the time of the attack.",1,1618571835,SOM 5126472,706,SOM26435,26435,"17 August 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Puntland Security Force",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bari,Bossaso,,Galgala,10.9901,49.0568,1,"Radio Kulmiye",National,"17 August 2018: Puntland security forces reportedly attacked a military base housing Al-Shabaab fighters in the Galgala mountains. According to the report, at least 5 al-Shabaab fighters were killed during the resulting clashes.",5,1555346746,SOM 7530060,706,SOM27058,27058,"17 August 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Mogadishu - Daynile",2.0581,45.3003,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","17 August. Unidentified gunmen shot and killed a civilian in Daynile.",1,1618571861,SOM 6255968,706,SOM26444,26444,"17 August 2018",2018,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle","Wanla Weyn",,Muuri,2.6133,44.8888,1,Calamada,National,"17 August 2018: Al-Shabaab militants reportedly destroyed a water tanker belonging to the Somali National Army with an IED planted earlier in Muri town. No injuries or fatalities were reported.",0,1572403704,SOM 6267489,706,SOM26436,26436,"17 August 2018",2018,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,Shalaambood,1.7087,44.6961,2,"Garowe Online",National,"17 August 2018: The former head of operations of the Somali National Army was reportedly targeted by a bomb that exploded as his convoy passed on the Mogadishu-Marka road between Shalaambood and KM 60 village, Shabelle region. No injuries were reported.",0,1572403719,SOM 6128794,706,SOM26439,26439,"17 August 2018",2018,1,"Strategic developments","Non-violent transfer of territory","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Puntland Security Force",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bari,Iskushuban,,Af-Urur,10.07,50.18,1,Twitter,"New media","17 August 2018: Puntland security forces have taken control of Af Urur village in the Galgala highlands after Al-Shabaab forces abandoned the area and allowed the forces to move in.",0,1571164644,SOM 7527584,706,SOM26438,26438,"17 August 2018",2018,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Hodan,,"Mogadishu - Hodan",2.0333,45.35,1,Twitter,"New media","17 August 2018: An IED device was reportedly planted in a tree in Hodan district, Mogadishu. One person was reportedly injured (presumed to be a civilian) in the blast.",0,1611019334,SOM 6135992,706,SOM26441,26441,"17 August 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Uganda)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,Gendawe,1.722,44.7023,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","17 August 2018: A group of Al-Shabaab militiamen reportedly ambushed a convoy of AMISOM soldiers (Ugandan) travelling through the Gandawe settlement, Marka district. According to the report, AS militiamen first targeted the lead vehicle with an IED blast, then fired machine gun and small arms fire at the AMISOM troops. Three soldiers were reported injured as a result of the attack.",0,1571260127,SOM 6135993,706,SOM26443,26443,"17 August 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Baraawe,,Baraawe,1.1132,44.0297,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","17 August 2018: Al-Shabaab fighters reportedly hurled a hand grenade at and exchanged gunfire with guards at a hotel in Baraawe where local S/W officials were meeting. No casualties were reported.",0,1571260127,SOM 6135997,706,SOM26440,26440,"17 August 2018",2018,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Burundi)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Balcad,,Gololey,2.4492,45.3542,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","17 August 2018: A remotely detonated IED exploded at the Gololey village, Balcad district, as an AMISOM convoy was headed to Mogadishu from Jowhar town. The lead vehicle was allegedly damaged. Three Burundian soldiers were injured. Al-Shabaab later claimed responsibility for the attack.",0,1571260127,SOM 6135998,706,SOM26442,26442,"17 August 2018",2018,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,"Ceel Waregow",1.8087,44.7994,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","17 August 2018: A Somali National Army (SNA) convoy traveling between between Ceel-Wareegow and Buushka settlements, Marka district, was reportedly targeted by an IED bomb. According to the report, four SNA soldiers were killed in the explosion while three others were injured. No party has claimed responsibility for the blast.",4,1571260127,SOM 7275248,706,SOM26434,26434,"16 August 2018",2018,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-)",,8,38,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,"Bulo Mareer",1.6298,44.5196,1,Calamada,National,"16 August 2018: Pro-Al-Shabaab media has reported an explosion targeting a convoy of AMISOM troops in Bulo Mareer, Lower Shabeele. According to the report, the AMISOM troops suffered losses that included 'injuries and death'. Unknown fatalities coded as 10",10,1604354637,SOM 7213585,706,SOM26503,26503,"15 August 2018",2018,3,Battles,"Armed clash","Unidentified Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Unidentified Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,44,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Galgaduud,Dhuusamarreeb,,Dhuusamarreeb,5.5376,46.3867,3,Reuters,International,"August, 2018: Inter-clan violence in the Galguduud region reportedly resulted in the death of at least 5 clansmen in or near the month of August, 2018. No further info. This event is linked to the arrest of around 60 elders in early September by the Al-Shabaab-linked administration.",5,1600121129,SOM 7519007,706,SOM26433,26433,"15 August 2018",2018,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Heliwa",2.0844,45.39,1,"Undisclosed Source; Calamada","Local partner-Other","15 August 2018: Pro-Al Shabaab media have reported that militants loyal to the group planted an IED in Hiliwa district of Mogadishu targeting a Bajaj carrying police officers. One police officer was reportedly killed in the blast, with a second injured. A second blast targeted police responders, resulting in additional injuries. *A second source has reported the person killed was a civilian and not a police officer.",1,1618571835,SOM 7712817,706,SOM26988,26988,"15 August 2018",2018,3,"Explosions/Remote violence","Air/drone strike","Military Forces of the United States (2017-2021)",,8,"Al Shabaab",,2,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Jowhar,,Jowhar,2.7797,45.5042,2,"Long War Journal",International,"August, month of. US forces launch an air strike against an al Shabaab location 74 miles NW of Mogadishu, killing 4.",4,1614039930,SOM 5762909,706,SOM27057,27057,"15 August 2018",2018,3,"Violence against civilians","Sexual violence","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Woqooyi Galbeed",Hargeysa,,Hargeysa,9.5598,44.0668,3,Goobjoob,National,"04 November. 101 cases of rape were recorded in Somaliland between January and November 2018 (coded as one event per month); 105 individuals were accused of rape out of which 87 were arrested and charged.",0,1567462150,SOM 7279506,706,SOM26432,26432,"15 August 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Juba",Bu'aale,,Buaale,1.2448,42.5732,2,Xinhua,International,"15 August 2018: Somali National Army soldiers reportedly killed 11 al-Shabab militants including four commanders during clashes in Muse Haji and Arare areas of Jubbaland state. At least one of the dead held Kenyan citizenship. *The source specified that the areas specified are located 'near Bu'aale'.",11,1604354658,SOM 6136002,706,SOM27056,27056,"15 August 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Sanaag,Ceerigaabo,,Dararweyne,9.7567,47.5277,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","15 August. An unidentified gunman opened fire indiscriminately at night. Motive is unclear but police believe gunmen aimed to sow discord in local community. Gunman escaped but no casualties reported.",0,1571260127,SOM 7528996,706,SOM27055,27055,"14 August 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Hamar Weyne",2.0337,45.34,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","14 August: Unidentified gunmen injured the driver of a Tuk-tuk near the Marwaas Mosque. The gunmen fled the scene on foot.",0,1618571861,SOM 6317615,706,SOM26429,26429,"14 August 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Almada,2.2187,45.2087,1,Xinhua,International,"14 August 2018: Somali security forces have reportedly thwarted an attempted attack by Al-Shabaab militiamen on the Alamada village, located just outside of the capital city of Mogadishu. According to the report, of the 5 Al-Shabaab linked gunmen involved in the attack one was injured in the firefight. No fatalities were reported.",0,1572403789,SOM 7712396,706,SOM26431,26431,"14 August 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)","Military Forces of the United States (2017-2021)",1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Balcad,,Balcad,2.39,45.3833,2,Caasimada,National,"14 August 2018: Somali security forces backed by soldiers from the United States Army reportedly clashed with Al-Shabaab forces in the Basra settlement area near Balcad district town. US helicopters backed the forces, striking Al-Shabaab fighters with missiles. According to the report, 10 Al-Shabaab forces were arrested following the clashes. No info on casualties.",0,1614039929,SOM 6309057,706,SOM26430,26430,"14 August 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Balcad,,Balcad,2.39,45.3833,1,"Shabelle Media Network",National,"14 August 2018: Unidentified gunmen riding on a auto-rickshaw (Bajaj) reportedly attacked a security checkpoint manned by Somali National Army soldiers in the Bal'ad area north of the capital. Several people were reportedly wounded during the gunbattle, which lasted just over an hour.",0,1572403779,SOM 6267490,706,SOM26422,26422,"13 August 2018",2018,1,"Strategic developments",Arrests,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"ONLF: Ogaden National Liberation Front",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Galgaduud,Cabudwaaq,,Balanbale,5.689,45.9693,1,"Garowe Online",National,"Arrests: On the 13 August 2018, Somali police in Galmudug reportedly arrested 10 senior officials from the Ogaden National Liberation Front (ONLF) who crossed the border with Ethiopia, allegedly into Balanbale town. This comes at a time of significant tension in Jijiiga town (of Ethiopia's Somali regional state).",0,1572403719,SOM 7713386,706,SOM26427,26427,"13 August 2018",2018,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Air/drone strike","Military Forces of the United States (2017-2021)",,8,,,0,80,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Afgooye,2.15,45.116,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","13 August 2018: US drones reportedly launched missiles at unknown targets in the Ceel-Mukayle settlement, Afgoye district. Residents confirmed explosions and Al-Shabaab fighters cordoned off the area. No info on casualties is available.",0,1614039933,SOM 5763947,706,SOM26428,26428,"13 August 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Jilib Communal Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Al Shabaab",,2,24,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Juba",Jilib,,Jilib,0.4833,42.7666,1,Halbeeg,National,"13 August 2018: At least 9 people were killed and several others wounded after clashes involving Al-Shabaab militiamen and local fighters in Jilib town, middle Jubba region. According to the report, AS fighters arrested several farmers, after which locals took up arms and began clashing with Al-Shabaab forces stationed in the area. The fatality counts include 3 Al-Shabaab militiamen and 6 local clan fighters.",9,1567462151,SOM 7533477,706,SOM26426,26426,"13 August 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Wadajir",2.0462,45.3341,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","13 August 2018: Al-Shabaab militiamen reportedly attacked a checkpoint manned by Somali National Army soldiers in the Calamaad (Calamadaha) area, Afgoye district. Soldiers responded with gunfire. No injuries or fatalities were reported.",0,1618571835,SOM 6136011,706,SOM26423,26423,"13 August 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Djibouti)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,"Bulo Burto",,"Bulo Burto",3.8519,45.5651,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","13 August 2018: Al-Shabaab fighters reportedly attacked an AMISOM base (Djiboutian) west of Bulo Burte district, Hiran region. After a short exchange of gunfire AS forces retreated back into the bush. No injuries or fatalities were reported.",0,1571260129,SOM 6136012,706,SOM26425,26425,"13 August 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Buulo Folyo",2.1636,45.1105,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","13 August 2018: A group of Al-Shabaab fighters reportedly attacked the Buulo Fuley (Buulo Folyo) checkpoint in Afgoy district, sparking clashes that lasted for around 20 minutes. No injuries or fatalities were reported.",0,1571260129,SOM 7530198,706,SOM26424,26424,"13 August 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Heliwa",2.0844,45.39,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","13 August 2018: Unidentified gunmen on a Bajaj reportedly opened fire on a soldier at the Balcad junction neighborhoood, Heliwa district. The officer responded with gunfire. No injuries or fatalities were reported.",0,1618571835,SOM 6136018,706,SOM27054,27054,"12 August 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,17,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Baydhaba,,Baidoa,3.1172,43.6469,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","12 August. SWSPF officer shot and killed a civilian man at the livestock market after an argument over tax payment between the police officer and the victim. The perpetrator was arrested.",1,1571260129,SOM 5145865,706,SOM26415,26415,"11 August 2018",2018,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Air/drone strike","Unidentified Military Forces",,8,"Al Shabaab",,2,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,"Buur Hakaba",,Leego,2.7144,44.509,1,"Radio Kulmiye",National,"11 August 2018; An unidentified military warplane reportedly conducted airstrikes in Lego area of Lower Shabelle region, apparently targeting Al-Shabaab bases in the area. No info on casualties. *note, the location given by the source may have been incorrect, Leego town is located in Bay region.",0,1556572282,SOM 5869644,706,SOM26420,26420,"11 August 2018",2018,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Uganda)","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Afgooye,2.15,45.116,2,"Somali Memo",National,"11 August 2018: Three Ugandan soldiers and two Somali government soldiers were reportedly wounded by a landmine that hit their personnel carrier near Afgooye district, Lower Shabelle. Al Shabaab was allegedly responsible for the attack.",0,1567462282,SOM 7712121,706,SOM26418,26418,"11 August 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)","Military Forces of the United States (2017-2021)",1,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,17,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,"Buur Hakaba",,Leego,2.7144,44.509,1,"Al Furqaan",National,"On or near 11 August 2018, Somali soldiers accompanied by US soldiers reportedly killed 4 civilians (two men, a mother and her son) in the Leego town, Bay region. No further details were given by the pro-Al Shabaab source.",4,1614039928,SOM 4614806,706,SOM26416,26416,"11 August 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Qoryooley,,Qoryooley,1.7878,44.53,1,"Radio Kulmiye",National,"On the 11 August 2018, Somali national soldiers reportedly conducted a military operation in Qoryooley, Lower Shebelle, targeting Al-Shabaab commanders. According to the report, multiple (exact number is unknown) commanders linked to the Al-Shabaab group were killed during the clashes. Unknown fatalities coded as 10.",10,1552576463,SOM 4614807,706,SOM26421,26421,"11 August 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Awramale Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Majeerteen Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,44,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Kismaayo,,Dalsan,-0.8063,41.9403,2,"Radio Kulmiye",National,"11 August 2018: Inter-clan clashes between the Awramale and Majeerteen clan militiamen reportedly sparked again, resulting in a gunbattle that killed 9 people. According to the report, clan elders have instituted a ceasefire.",9,1552576463,SOM 7279003,706,SOM26419,26419,"11 August 2018",2018,2,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,K50,2.0054,44.9872,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","Clashes were reported on or around the 11 of August, 2018, involving Somali National Soldiers and Al-Shabaab fighters in the number 50 village (Bushka area) in Lower Shabelle region. According to the report, the fighting lead to 'deaths and injuries'. Unknown fatalities coded as 10",10,1604354656,SOM 7520158,706,SOM28855,28855,"11 August 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians","Abduction/forced disappearance","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)","Aid Workers (Somalia); Women (Somalia); Health Workers (Somalia)",7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,Mogadishu,2.0414,45.3337,1,"Aid Worker Security Database","Local partner-Other","'Two female health workers employed by a local NGO were abducted by an AOG. Local community members negotiated for their release. The staff members were held for approximately 36 hours.'",0,1618571941,SOM 7688353,706,SOM26417,26417,"11 August 2018",2018,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Air/drone strike","AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Kenya)",,8,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,78,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Gedo,"Ceel Waaq",,"Laan Quru",3.1148,41.3802,2,"Garowe Online",National,"11 August 2018: At least 4 civilians were killed by a Kenyan warplane that launched missiles at Laan Quru village, located between El Waq and Beled Hawo in Gedo Regio (approx. coordinates used). According to the source, the killed included a mother and two children as well as an elderly person (the source did not specify who the 4th person was).",4,1613499276,SOM 6136025,706,SOM27053,27053,"11 August 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Galgaduud,Cadaado,,Dayaano,6.3097,46.6708,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","11 August. Unidentified gunmen attacked a civilian vehicle travelling between Galinsoor and Adaado. 1 passenger was killed in the attack.",1,1571260129,SOM 7521285,706,SOM26414,26414,"10 August 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Yaqshid",2.0678,45.35,1,Calamada,National,"Gunmen linked to the Al-Shabaab group have reportedly attacked Somali government soldiers stationed at a checkpoint in Yaqshid district of the capital Somalia. According to the Pro-Al-Shabaab source, Calamada, gunmen attacked the checkpoint on the 10 August, killing and wounding an unknown number. Unknown fatalities coded as 10",10,1618571834,SOM 6136030,706,SOM27052,27052,"10 August 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians","Abduction/forced disappearance","Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Gaaljecel Clan Group (Somalia)",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,"Belet Weyne",,"Ceel Cali",4.195,44.9885,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","10 August. Al Shabaab kidnapped 18 Gaaljecel clan civilians in Ceel Cali.",0,1571260129,SOM 5746422,706,SOM26413,26413,"10 August 2018",2018,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Ethiopia)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Baydhaba,,Baidoa,3.1172,43.6469,1,"Al Furqaan",National,"10 August, 2018: According to pro-Al-Shabaab media, Ethiopian soldiers going to chew Qat were hit by an IED bomb set by Al-Shabaab militiamen, causing injuries or fatalities. Unknown fatalities coded as 10.",10,1567462129,SOM 5746435,706,SOM26411,26411,"09 August 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Uganda)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Qoryooley,,Qoryooley,1.7878,44.53,2,"Al Furqaan",National,"August 9 2018: 7 Ugandan soldiers were reportedly killed in an ambush set by Al-Shabaab gunmen in the outskirts of Qoryoley town, Qoryoley District, Lower Shabelle region.",7,1567462129,SOM 5318406,706,SOM26409,26409,"09 August 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)","AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-)",1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Afgooye,2.15,45.116,2,Goobjoob,National,"9 August 2018: Somali national forces backed by AMISOM troops have reportedly engaged Al-Shabaab militants in clashes in Awqoy village, located 30 km from Afgoye town (direction/location unknown). No info on casualties.",0,1561469330,SOM 6136031,706,SOM27051,27051,"09 August 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Madhiban Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Arab Salah Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,44,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Mudug,Galdogob,,Kalabeyr,7.1383,47.1534,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","09 August. One person was killed after two armed groups (Madhiban and Arab Salah clans) clashed over a clan retaliation issue at Kalabayr Village (c. 20 km West of Bursalah Village). Puntland Police responded and quelled the fighting investigations are ongoing.",1,1571260129,SOM 6318576,706,SOM26410,26410,"09 August 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians","Abduction/forced disappearance","Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","ICRC: International Committee of the Red Cross and Red Crescent; Aid Workers (Somalia)",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Baydhaba,,Baidoa,3.1172,43.6469,2,Xinhua,International,"9 August 2018, 5 members of the Somali Red Crescent Society were reportedly kidnapped by suspected Al-Shabaab militiamen in Busle village located on the outskirts of Baidoa.",0,1572403790,SOM 6233336,706,SOM26412,26412,"09 August 2018",2018,1,"Strategic developments","Non-violent transfer of territory","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Jubaland (2013-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Gedo,Doolow,,Geedweyne,4.0304,42.294,1,"Calamada; Somali Memo",National,"9 August 2018: According to a pro-Al-Shabaab media source and local residents, Al-Shabaab fighters have taken control of the town of Gedweyn, located just outside Dolow district in Gedo region. According to the source, AS militiamen took control of the village without firing a shot or meeting resistance from Jubbaland troops who had previously controlled the area.",0,1572403613,SOM 4615685,706,SOM26400,26400,"08 August 2018",2018,2,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (International)","Oromo Ethnic Group (Ethiopia)",7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bari,Bossaso,,Bosaso,11.2842,49.1816,1,"Radio Dalsan",National,"On or around 8 August 2018, the bodies of two Oromo (Ethiopian) men were found in Bosaso town. This comes with a context of heightened tensions between Oromo and Somali communities in eastern Ethiopia, where fighting between the two ethnic groups has been going on for months. A second source confirmed the event, adding that the dead had been stabbed by a knife.",2,1552576464,SOM 7519006,706,SOM26405,26405,"08 August 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-)",,8,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,78,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Heliwa",2.0844,45.39,1,"Undisclosed Source; Shabelle Media Network","Local partner-Other","8 August 2018: Following an IED blast targeting their convoy in Heliwa district of the capital Mogadishu, AMISOM troops (nationality unspecified) opened fire on civilian bystanders, killing 3-5 people, including one woman.",3,1618571834,SOM 7533600,706,SOM26404,26404,"08 August 2018",2018,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-)",,8,38,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Heliwa",2.0844,45.39,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","8 August 2018: Two remotely triggered IED bombs went off as a convoy of AMISOM troops was driving through Heliwa district, Mogadish. According to the source, the first IED went off, damaging the first vehicle in the convoy and then the second exploded when AMISOM troops stopped to assess the damage. No injuries or fatalities were reported in the blasts.",0,1618571834,SOM 6315601,706,SOM26397,26397,"08 August 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Government regains territory","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Special Forces","AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-)",1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Balcad,,Walamay,2.3422,45.3336,1,Xinhua,International,"8 August 2018: Somali special forces (Danab) backed by AMISOM troops have reportedly taken control of Bulo-Konto, Dangiga Balow, Basro (also known as Walamoy) and Garas-weyne villages after clashing with Al-Shabaab militiamen in the area. The source did not provide any details on casualties.",0,1572403787,SOM 7528800,706,SOM27050,27050,"08 August 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Mogadishu - Dharkenley",2.0095,45.25,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","08 August. Unidentified gunmen attacked a security checkpoint in Dharkenley. The soldiers returned fire. No causalities reported.",0,1618571861,SOM 6315640,706,SOM26395,26395,"08 August 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Government regains territory","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Special Forces","AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-)",1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Balcad,,"Buulo Kuunto",2.3325,45.3341,1,Xinhua,International,"8 August 2018: Somali special forces (Danab) backed by AMISOM troops have reportedly taken control of Bulo-Konto, Dangiga Balow, Basro (also known as Walamoy) and Garas-weyne villages after clashing with Al-Shabaab militiamen in the area. The source did not provide any details on casualties.",0,1572403787,SOM 6256036,706,SOM26401,26401,"08 August 2018",2018,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Air/drone strike","AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Kenya)",,8,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,78,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Gedo,"Belet Xaawo",,"Belet Xaawo",3.7807,41.8943,2,Calamada,National,"8 August 2018: A Kenyan military plane reportedly conducted airstrikes in Gadon Dabo town of Balad Hawo district, in Gedo region. Local residents being quoted by a pro-Al-Shabaab source say that the airstrikes killed a local herdsman (civilian).",1,1572403705,SOM 7530154,706,SOM26406,26406,"08 August 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Karan",2.0652,45.39,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","8 August 2018: Unidentified armed men reportedly shot and killed a Somali National Army soldier in the Suuqweynaha market, Karan district (Mogadishu). The attackers escaped.",1,1618571834,SOM 7213230,706,SOM26399,26399,"08 August 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Government regains territory","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)","AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-)",1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Qoryooley,,"Gaay Warow",1.7688,44.5696,1,"Radio Kulmiye",National,"8 August 2018: Joint Somali National Amry troops and Amisom forces reportedly took control of Gaywirow village, Qoryooley district in Lower Shabelle Region after clashing with militants linked to Al-Shabaab. No info on casualties.",0,1600121128,SOM 6315445,706,SOM26396,26396,"08 August 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Government regains territory","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Special Forces","AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-)",1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Ballo,2.3333,45.3,1,Xinhua,International,"8 August 2018: Somali special forces (Danab) backed by AMISOM troops have reportedly taken control of Bulo-Konto, Dangiga Balow, Basro (also known as Walamoy) and Garas-weyne villages after clashing with Al-Shabaab militiamen in the area. The source did not provide any details on casualties.",0,1572403786,SOM 6315958,706,SOM26398,26398,"08 August 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Government regains territory","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Special Forces","AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-)",1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bakool,Xudur,,"Garas Weyne",4.2651,43.4848,1,Xinhua,International,"8 August 2018: Somali special forces (Danab) backed by AMISOM troops have reportedly taken control of Bulo-Konto, Dangiga Balow, Basro (also known as Walamoy) and Garas-weyne villages after clashing with Al-Shabaab militiamen in the area. The source did not provide any details on casualties.",0,1572403787,SOM 6136036,706,SOM26402,26402,"08 August 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Awramale Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Majeerteen Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,44,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Kismaayo,,Dalsan,-0.8063,41.9403,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","8 August 2018: Battles continue for a second day; Majeerteen and Owramale clansman clashed over a land dispute in Dalsan village 20 KM SE of Kismayo town. Two family members from Majeerteen clan were reported dead following the gunbattles.",2,1571260129,SOM 6136037,706,SOM26403,26403,"08 August 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,11,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Baydhaba,,Daynuunay,3.0399,43.7969,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","8 August 2018: Somali National Army soldiers clashed with one another after one soldier accused the other's brother of being loyal to Al-Shabaab. The argument escalated into a gunfight, during which a soldier was killed along with two women bystanders. The soldier who killed the other was arrested and taken into custody.",3,1571260129,SOM 6136038,706,SOM26408,26408,"08 August 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-)",,8,"Al Shabaab",,2,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Awgooye,2.2823,45.0893,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","8 August 2018: AMISOM troops reportedly attacked AS positions in Awgoye (located 10 km north of Afgoye). After a brief exchange of gunfire both parties withdrew from the area. No injuries or fatalities were reported.",0,1571260129,SOM 6136039,706,SOM26407,26407,"08 August 2018",2018,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Air/drone strike","AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Kenya)",,8,"Al Shabaab",,2,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Gedo,"Ceel Waaq",,"El Wak",2.7352,41.0177,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","8 August 2018: Suspected Kenyan air-force planes launched airstrikes on known Al-Shabaab held territory near Tuulan-qurac town (location unknown, however the source has pointed that it is near El Wak town) in Gedo region. Confirmed report suggested there were casualties, however no exact numbers were reported and unclear if fatalities among them.",0,1571260129,SOM 7531655,706,SOM26393,26393,"07 August 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Wadajir",2.0462,45.3341,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","7 August 2018: Unidentified armed militants reportedly shot and killed a police officer using pistols in the Beerta Jaadka, Seypiano area of Wadajir district, Mogadishu. The language of the report suggested that the police officer was armed and on duty at the time of the attack. Another policeman was targeted on the same day in Mogadishu.",1,1618571834,SOM 7213785,706,SOM26389,26389,"07 August 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bari,Bossaso,,Bosaso,11.2842,49.1816,1,"Somali Memo",National,"Abdullahi Ali Omar, Golis Telecommunication Company assistant manager, was reportedly killed in Bosaso town of Bari region on the evening of the 7th of August by unidentified gunmen. Al-Shabaab leaders have denied being connected to the shooting.",1,1600121129,SOM 6136044,706,SOM26390,26390,"07 August 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Djibouti)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,"Bulo Burto",,"Bulo Burto",3.8519,45.5651,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","7 August 2018: Fighters linked to Al-Shabaab launched an attack on a Djiboutian base in Bulo Burto town, Hiiran district. According to the report, clashes were fought throughout the night, and an explosion at the airport during the fighting killed and wounded Djiboutian soldiers. Unknown fatalities coded as 10.",10,1571260129,SOM 6136045,706,SOM26392,26392,"07 August 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Awramale Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Majeerteen Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,44,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Kismaayo,,Dalsan,-0.8063,41.9403,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","7 August 2018: Majeerteen and Owramale clansmen clashed over a land dispute in Dalsan village 20 KM SE of Kismayo town (approx. Coordinates used). Two Majeerteen clansmen were reportedly injured.",0,1571260129,SOM 6136046,706,SOM26394,26394,"07 August 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)","AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-)",1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Qoryooley,,"Gaay Warow",1.7688,44.5696,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","7 August 2018: Clashes between Somali National Army troops backed by AMISOM forces on one side and Al-Shabaab militiamen on the other were reportedly fought in Gaaywarow, Qoryooley district. 7 civilians and a single AMISOM soldier were wounded during the clashes, while 5 AS militiamen were killed and 5 injured.",5,1571260129,SOM 7685625,706,SOM26391,26391,"07 August 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Hamar Jabjab",2.0276,45.33,1,"Shabelle Media Network; Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","7 August 2018: Unidentified gunmen reportedly shot dead a police officer (identified as an instructor at the Police academy) in Ansaloti village, Hamarjajab District. The attackers managed to escape and could not be identified, but were suspected to be Al Shabaab. Another source reported the victim as a civilian",1,1618571834,SOM 7528968,706,SOM26386,26386,"06 August 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Mogadishu - Daynile",2.0581,45.3003,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","6 August 2018: Suspected Al-Shabaab militants reportedly attacked a Somali National Army checkpoint in Siinka Dheer village vicinity, in Dayniile District of the capital Mogadishu. After a brief exchange of gunfire AS militiamen retreated. No information on casualties.",0,1618571833,SOM 5903705,706,SOM26385,26385,"06 August 2018",2018,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Ethiopia)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Baydhaba,,Baidoa,3.1172,43.6469,2,"Somali Memo; Calamada",Subnational-National,"August 6, 2018: A landmine explosion targeting an Ethiopian military convoy as it left Baidoa town and headed toward Bardale reportedly killed and injured an unspecified number of soldiers. Al-Shabaab officials speaking to Radio Andalus confirmed the event. Unknown fatalities coded as 10.",10,1567462433,SOM 7531656,706,SOM26387,26387,"06 August 2018",2018,1,Riots,"Mob violence","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Rioters (Somalia)",,5,15,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Wadajir",2.0462,45.3341,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","6 August 2018: A crowd gathered at the scene of a fire in Jayga village neighbourhood, in Wadajir district of the capital, Mogadishu, and began throwing stones at fire fighting vehicles for arriving late. Somali National Army forces arrived to the scene and opened fire, injuring two rioters.",0,1618571833,SOM 6307751,706,SOM26384,26384,"06 August 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,Jalalaqsi,,Jalalaqsi,3.3834,45.5969,1,"Shabelle Media Network",National,"On the 6th of August, suspected to be al-Shabab fighters armed with pistols reportedly shot and killed a Somali soldier in a western neighborhood of Jalaqsi town, Hiiraan region. The source specified that the soldier was armed at the time of the attack.",1,1572403777,SOM 6136049,706,SOM26388,26388,"06 August 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,"Bulo Burto",,"Bulo Burto",3.8519,45.5651,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","6 August 2018: Al-Shabaab linked gunmen reportedly attacked a Somali National Army base located in Bulo Burto town, Hiiran region. According to the source, Al-Shabaab militiamen fired on the base with small arms for a short time before retreating. No injuries or fatalities were reported.",0,1571260129,SOM 6316551,706,SOM26373,26373,"05 August 2018",2018,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Suicide bomb","Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Afgooye,2.15,45.116,1,Xinhua,International,"On the 5th August, 2018, a suicide bomber reportedly detonated a car bomb at a checkpoint in Afgooye, killing 4 civilians and wounding several others. According to the source, the bomber had aimed at a military vehicle but missed the target, killing the civilians. Two soldiers were also wounded in the attack. Al-Shabaab has claimed responsibility. *The al-Shabaab media outlet claimed that 15 soldiers were killed in the attack, fatalities coded at their lowest point for conservative estimates (includes the suicide bomber)",5,1572403788,SOM 6308370,706,SOM26380,26380,"05 August 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Juba",Jilib,,Jilib,0.4833,42.7666,1,"Shabelle Media Network",National,"5 August 2018: Shabelle Media Network reported that Al-Shabaab gunmen had executed 4 people, three of whom were Jubbaland soldiers, in the town of Jilib, Middle Juba region. The 4th person executed was accused of murder.",1,1572403778,SOM 7526674,706,SOM26375,26375,"05 August 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Karan",2.0652,45.39,1,"Shabelle Media Network",National,"On the 5th August, 2018, armed men with suspected links to Al-Shabaab reportedly shot dead an elderly man, Hussein Hilowle, in Mogadishu's Karan district. Al Shabaab claimed he was a member of NISA, but this was not clear.",1,1618571832,SOM 6308888,706,SOM26379,26379,"05 August 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Jubaland (2013-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Juba",Jilib,,Jilib,0.4833,42.7666,1,"Shabelle Media Network",National,"5 August 2018: Shabelle Media Network reported that Al-Shabaab gunmen had executed 4 people, three of whom were Jubbaland soldiers, in the town of Jilib, Middle Juba region. The 4th person executed was accused of murder.",3,1572403778,SOM 7519005,706,SOM26376,26376,"05 August 2018",2018,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Suicide bomb","Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Hawl Wadaag",2.048,45.32,1,"Radio Dalsan; Shabelle Media Network",National,"On August 5th, 2018, at least 4 people were killed and 7 others injured in a suicide car-bomb explosion during a traffic jam on Mogadishu's Makkah Al Mukaramah Road. According to the source, those killed were in cars and sitting in the Bar Italia (Hawl-Wadag district). *fatality count includes the suicide bomber. Al-Shabaab claimed responsibility for the attack, claiming to have targeted Somali SNAF/NISA soldiers.",5,1618571832,SOM 7532354,706,SOM26381,26381,"05 August 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Hodan,,"Mogadishu - Hodan",2.0333,45.35,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","5 August 2018: Men with suspected links to Al-Shabaab have reportedly opened fire from their car on Somali National Army soldiers in their vehicle near Banadir junction road, in Hodan District of the capital Mogadishu. 2 men in the car were killed, as well as a civilian bystander. 2 government soldiers were also reportedly injured.",3,1611019349,SOM 5770084,706,SOM26378,26378,"05 August 2018",2018,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Balcad,,Balcad,2.39,45.3833,2,Jawhar,Subnational,"5 August 2018: 5 Somali national soldiers were injured in an IED blast targeting Somali National Army Second Division commander, Ali Arif. According to the source, the bomb was attached by unidentified militants to the car of the commander, and it detonated once the vehicle reached the inside the old textiles factory in Balcad district.",0,1567462158,SOM 7579543,706,SOM26382,26382,"05 August 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Uganda)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Ceelasha Biyaha",2.0823,45.2102,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","5 August 2018: Al-Shabaab-linked militants have reportedly attacked an AMISOM base (Ugandan) in the vicinity of the town of Arbacow, Afgooye district. According to the report, artillery, RPG, and gun fire were all used during the attack. No info on casualties. *note: Relief-web identifies the Arbacow base as being in or near Ceelasha Biyaha area.",0,1611613361,SOM 6133186,706,SOM26377,26377,"05 August 2018",2018,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Shelling/artillery/missile attack","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Balcad,,Balcad,2.39,45.3833,1,"Radio Dalsan; Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On the 5th of August, Radio Dalsan reported that Al-Shabaab militants had shelled an AMISOM base in Bal'ad town, causing injuries. According to the source, the shelling hit the base located in Hawa-Tako neighbourhood of the town. AMISOM responded by firing back mortars. No casualties were reported.",0,1571260123,SOM 7526342,706,SOM26374,26374,"05 August 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Hamar Weyne",2.0337,45.34,2,"Shabelle Media Network",National,"On the 5th August, 2018, Al-Shabaab linked militants have reportedly shot dead a Somali policeman in the Afar Irdodka area of Hamar Waye area, Mogadishu. According to the source, the policeman was killed by armed men with pistols shortly after exiting a mosque. *Seperate sources have reported the event taking place in Xamar Jabjab district.",1,1618571832,SOM 6136055,706,SOM26383,26383,"05 August 2018",2018,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bakool,Waajid,,Waajid,3.8096,43.2463,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","5 August 2018: An IED of unknown origins reportedly exploded, apparently targeting government soldiers drinking tea in a shot in Ceel Wayn neighborhood of Wajid town. A single civilian was reportedly injured in the attack.",0,1571260129,SOM 6136064,706,SOM26366,26366,"04 August 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)","WHO: World Health Organization; Women (Somalia); Health Workers (Somalia)",7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Sool,"Laas Caanood",,Laascaanood,8.4774,47.3597,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","4 August 2018: A regional Polio Officer working for the WHO was reportedly shot by two unidentified gunmen as she was standing in front of her home in Lasanod, Sool Region. The officer was immediately rushed to the hospital.",0,1571260129,SOM 7531558,706,SOM26368,26368,"04 August 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Yaqshid",2.0678,45.35,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","4 August 2018: Unidentified gunmen armed with pistols reportedly shot dead a clan elder as he exited a mosque near Fagah junction road, in Yaqshid District of the capital Mogadishu.",1,1618571831,SOM 7532649,706,SOM26369,26369,"04 August 2018",2018,1,"Explosions/Remote violence",Grenade,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Yaqshid",2.0678,45.35,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","4 August 2018: Unidentified attackers reportedly hurled a grenade at Somali National Army forces in Yaaqshiid district, near the Lanta Towfiq branch office. Sources claim that the attackers were pursued and arrested, although their identity/affiliation remains unknown. No injuries or fatalities.",0,1618571831,SOM 7526303,706,SOM27244,27244,"04 August 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Hamar Weyne",2.0337,45.34,1,"Shabelle Media Network",National,"04 August 2018: unidentified gunmen shot and killed soldier serving under Somali police force in the Irdodko area of Xamar Wayne (Mogadisho, Banaadir).",1,1618571870,SOM 7692193,706,SOM26370,26370,"04 August 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Hamar Jabjab",2.0276,45.33,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","4 August 2018: Unidentified gunmen shot and killed a Somali National Army soldier as he returned from praying at a mosque in El-Gaabta village neighbourhood, in Hamarjajab District. According to the source, the soldier was armed at the time, and claimed that the attackers stole the soldier's gun after killing him.",1,1618571831,SOM 6136057,706,SOM26777,26777,"04 August 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)","AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-)",1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,Jalalaqsi,,Jalalaqsi,3.3834,45.5969,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","04 August. Al Shabaab attacked HirShabelle and AMISOM forces on the edge of Jalalaqsi. A HirShabelle soldier was killed before attackers withdrew.",1,1571260129,SOM 6136058,706,SOM26371,26371,"04 August 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,"Ceel Waregow",1.8087,44.7994,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","4 August 2018: Al-Shabaab militants reportedly attacked a convoy of AMISOM troops (nationality unknown) headed from Lanta Buuro to KM50, firing an RPG at the convoy that had stopped near the Wareegow village located 13km North-East of Merka District. The two sides reportedly traded gunfire for about 30 minutes until Al-Shabaab fighters withdrew. No injuries or fatalities were reported.",0,1571260129,SOM 6136059,706,SOM26372,26372,"04 August 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Afgooye,2.15,45.116,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","4 August 2018: Al-Shabaab militants reportedly attacked a Somali National Army checkpoint in Afgooye town, sparking clashes that lasted around 50 minutes. No info on casualties.",0,1571260129,SOM 6136063,706,SOM26367,26367,"04 August 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bari,Qardho,,"Xabaal Rer",9.0988,49.6476,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","4 August 2018: A man was shot and killed, and a second man wounded by unidentified armed assailants in Xabaal Rer area, 75 km SE of Qardho (Bari Region - approx. coordinates used). The motive for the attack is unknown.",1,1571260129,SOM 6136069,706,SOM26365,26365,"03 August 2018",2018,1,"Explosions/Remote violence",Grenade,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Baraawe,,Baraawe,1.1132,44.0297,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","3 August 2018: Suspected Al-Shabaab militants threw a grenade at Somali National Forces in the Baraawe town, near the Baraawe DC office. One soldier was injured in the attack.",0,1571260129,SOM 7521298,706,SOM26359,26359,"03 August 2018",2018,1,"Explosions/Remote violence",Grenade,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Yaqshid",2.0678,45.35,1,Calamada,National,"On 3 August, according to pro-Al-Shabaab media, an Al-Shabaab affiliate hurled a bomb at a gathering of Somali soldiers in Yaaqshiid district of the capital, Mogadisho, resulting in an unknown number of deaths and injuries. Unknown fatalities coded as 10.",10,1618571830,SOM 7529531,706,SOM26364,26364,"03 August 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Mogadishu - Dharkenley",2.0095,45.25,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","3 August 2018: Suspected Al-Shabaab militants threw a grenade at Somali National Forces in the Dharkenly area of the capital, Mogadishu. Soldiers reacted with gunfire. No injuries or fatalities were reported.",0,1618571830,SOM 6127471,706,SOM26363,26363,"03 August 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)","AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Djibouti); Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,Jalalaqsi,,Jalalaqsi,3.3834,45.5969,1,Twitter,"New media","On 3 August, Somali and Djiboutian AMISOM forces engaged in clashes with Al-Shabaab militants who had attacked the town of Jalaqsi overnight. The brief exchange of gunfire resulted in the death of at least one local militiaman who was fighting alongside the Somali troops.",1,1571164642,SOM 5869724,706,SOM26360,26360,"03 August 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians","Abduction/forced disappearance","Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Women (Somalia)",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Gedo,"Ceel Waaq",,Gedo,2.57,41.32,1,Somaliweyn,National,"On 3 August, according to a report issued by the Swedish-based Somali website, Somaliweyn, Al-Shabaab militants forcefully abducted a 6 year old girl with albinoism from her home in Harbole town, Gedo region. No further info.",0,1567462282,SOM 7527611,706,SOM26362,26362,"03 August 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Wardhigley",2.0549,45.33,1,Twitter,"New media","On 3 August, two people with suspected links to Al-Shabaab were killed by local Somali security teams in the Sai Peino suburb (Wardhigley district) of Mogadishu. According to the source, the killed were in a car when security forces fired on the vehicle. A third person managed to escape.",2,1618571830,SOM 7709372,706,SOM26357,26357,"03 August 2018",2018,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Air/drone strike","Military Forces of the United States (2017-2021)",,8,"Al Shabaab",,2,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle","Wanla Weyn",,"Beled Amin",2.5824,44.8055,1,"Mareeg News (Somalia); AFRICOM; VOA",National-Regional,"On 3 August, a U.S. drone strike on Balad Ul-Amin village, Lower Shabelle region, reportedly killed 4 Al-Shabaab linked militants.",4,1614039921,SOM 7527634,706,SOM26361,26361,"03 August 2018",2018,1,Protests,"Peaceful protest","Protesters (Somalia)",,6,,,0,60,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,Mogadishu,2.0414,45.3337,3,Twitter,"New media","On 3 August, hundreds of Somali youth reportedly protested in the main streets of Mogadishu against the deteriorating security situation in the country. The protests were reportedly prompted by the murder of Tanzanian-Somali entrepreneur Mohamed Sheikh Ali the evening before (event coded separately).",0,1618571830,SOM 5318360,706,SOM26358,26358,"03 August 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Kenya)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Gedo,Baardheere,,"Faafax Dhuun",2.2059,41.6249,2,Goobjoob,National,"On 3 August, Al-Shabaab fighters reportedly ambushed a convoy of Kenyan troops traveling from Garilley area to Fahfadhun, Gedo Region. According to the report, the ambush began with landmine explosions after which fighters began firing weapons at the troops. The source did not provide any information on casualties.",0,1561469330,SOM 6136081,706,SOM26353,26353,"02 August 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Civilians (Somalia)","Women (Somalia)",7,17,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Mudug,Gaalkacyo,,Gaalkacyo,6.7697,47.4308,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","2 August 2018: A woman was killed and a second wounded when police opened fire near the main market in Galkayo town. The motive behind the shooting is unknown.",1,1571260129,SOM 7525710,706,SOM26352,26352,"02 August 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Hodan,,"Mogadishu - Hodan",2.0333,45.35,1,"Radio Dalsan",National,"On 2 August, a Tanzanian-Somali entrepreneur was reportedly shot dead by unidentified gunmen in the Banadir junction (Hodan dist.) of Mogadishu.He was the judge of a popular Somali TV show and the founder of the 'Start up Grind Mogadishu'. His death sparked protests across the capital (protests coded under a separate data line).",1,1611019305,SOM 7799387,706,SOM26776,26776,"02 August 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Women (Somalia)",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Kismaayo,,Kismayo,-0.3603,42.5463,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","02 August. Al Shabaab militants have amputated a 15 year old girl for playing football. Hasina Ali an orphan from Anole village was spotted by the militants playing with her brothers. Her leg was cut in front of locals in the village square.",0,1617662605,SOM 7529077,706,SOM26355,26355,"02 August 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Hodan,,"Mogadishu - Hodan",2.0333,45.35,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","2 August 2018: Two Al-Shabaab-linked gunmen reportedly shot dead a municipal police officer collecting tax revenue in Hodan district of the capital, Mogadishu. It is unclear if the police officer was armed or not.",1,1611019338,SOM 7530119,706,SOM26354,26354,"02 August 2018",2018,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Military Forces of Somalia (2012-2017) National Intelligence and Security Agency",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Waaberi",2.0195,45.31,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","2 August 2018: A bomb attached to the vehicle of a NISA officer exploded near the Wehliye Hotel neighbourhood, in Waberi District, Mogadishu. No injuries were reported (the officer was not in the vehicle at the time of the explosion).",0,1618571829,SOM 7528073,706,SOM26350,26350,"02 August 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Mogadishu - Dharkenley",2.0095,45.25,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 2 August, Al-Shabaab militants reportedly shot and killed a police officer in Dharkenley district of Mogadishu.",1,1618571829,SOM 7579544,706,SOM26356,26356,"02 August 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Ceelasha Biyaha",2.0823,45.2102,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","2 August 2018: Al-Shabaab linked militants reportedly shot dead a police officer driving his car through Eylasha Biyaha area of Afgooye district. According to the report, the attackers stole the dead policeman's car and pistol and escaped the scene.",1,1611613361,SOM 7576279,706,SOM26349,26349,"02 August 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Islamic State (Somalia)",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Ceelasha Biyaha",2.0823,45.2102,1,"Mareeg News (Somalia); Critical Threats",Other-National,"On 2 August, Islamic State gunmen claim to have killed three Somali National Army soldiers in the Elasha Biyaha area, Mogadishu. No further details.",3,1611613343,SOM 6128892,706,SOM26351,26351,"02 August 2018",2018,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Shelling/artillery/missile attack","Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Balcad,,Balcad,2.39,45.3833,1,Twitter,"New media","On 2 August, Al-Shabaab militants reportedly fired four mortar rounds at the Bal'ad (Balcad Af Som.) town, missing their target and wounding two civilians (an elderly man and a small child).",0,1571164644,SOM 7528969,706,SOM26344,26344,"01 August 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Mogadishu - Daynile",2.0581,45.3003,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 1 August, a suspected Al-Shabaab militant hurled a hand-grenade at the District Commissioner's office in Garashbaley village, Garabaley district, Dayniile district neighborhood in Mogadisho. Somali National Army soldiers reacted with gunfire and a suspect was eventually captured and arrested. Al-Shabaab claimed responsibility for the attack. No injuries or fatalities were reported.",0,1618571829,SOM 5318350,706,SOM26346,26346,"01 August 2018",2018,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Djibouti)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,"Bulo Burto",,Buulobarde,3.8538,45.5674,1,Jamhuuriyada,National,"On 1 August, two Djiboutian soldiers serving under the African Union mission in Somalia were reportedly killed by a roadside bomb set by Al-Shabaab militants in the town of Bulobarde, Hiiraan.",2,1561469330,SOM 5318351,706,SOM26347,26347,"01 August 2018",2018,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Suicide bomb","Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Government of Somalia (2017-); HI: Hizbul Islam",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Togdheer,Buuhoodle,,Buuhoodle,8.2516,46.3157,1,Jamhuuriyada,National,"On 1 August, two people were killed plus the suicide bomber and 4 others injured in a suicide attack undertaken by Al-Shabaab linked militants in Bohodle town, Toghdeer region. A former senior advisor to the Somali PM office, Abdifatha Mohamed, and former Khaatumo regional interior minister were identified as the dead, while 4 civilians were wounded. Note: AbdiFatha Mohamed was also known as the finance chief of the former Hizbul Islam party - an Islamic militia that merged with Al-Shabaab in December of 2010.",3,1561469330,SOM 7533018,706,SOM26345,26345,"01 August 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians","Abduction/forced disappearance","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)","Women (Somalia)",7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Yaqshid",2.0678,45.35,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 1 August, a child was reportedly abducted by unidentified gunmen in the Arafat village, Yaqhshid district. According to the source, the 12 year old girl was abducted by unidentified gunmen who then demanded ransom from her parents. No further info.",0,1618571829,SOM 6309097,706,SOM26348,26348,"01 August 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Government regains territory","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Jubaland Security Force",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Badhaadhe,,"Bula Haji",-0.8162,41.4292,2,"Shabelle Media Network",National,"On 1 August, Jubbaland Somali forces have reportedly clashed with Al-Shabaab militiamen in Bula Hajji town, located around 80 km west of Kismayo port city (approx. coordinates used). At least 2 Al-Shabaab fighters were killed, while an unknown number were wounded. According to the report, Jubbaland forces were able to take control of the Al-Shabaab base in the town following the clashes. Note, clashes were reported in the same town several days ago, instigated by Al-Shabaab militiamen. These clashes were reported in a separate event.",2,1572403779,SOM 7531291,706,SOM26340,26340,"31 July 2018",2018,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Heliwa",2.0844,45.39,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 31 July, two Somali National Army soldiers were reportedly killed while two others injured in an explosion that targeted their vehicle as they passed near Maslax village, Heliwa district of Mogadisho. No group has claimed responsibility for the attack.",2,1618571829,SOM 7519004,706,SOM26339,26339,"31 July 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) National Intelligence and Security Agency",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Mogadishu - Daynile",2.0581,45.3003,1,"Somali Memo; Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 31 July, suspected Al-Shabaab fighters launched a hit-and-run attack on Somali NISA soldiers based in the Dayniile airstrip neighborhood in Dayniile district, Mogadishu. Two NISA soldiers were reportedly killed while two others were injured during the gunfire. Some other sources have reported three deaths in the incident. Fatalities coded as 2.",2,1618571828,SOM 7522115,706,SOM26342,26342,"31 July 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)","Militia (Pro-Government)",1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Yaqshid",2.0678,45.35,1,"Critical Threats",Other,"On 31 July, suspected Al-Shabaab linked gunmen shot dead a police officer from the pro-government militia 'Abd Ali' in Yaqshid district, Mogadishu.",1,1618571829,SOM 7525799,706,SOM26343,26343,"31 July 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Hodan,,"Mogadishu - Hodan",2.0333,45.35,1,"Radio Kulmiye",National,"On 31 July, Al Shabaab militiamen reportedly attacked the African Village building in Hodan district, Mogadishu. According to the report, Somali federal government officials were present in the area as Somali National Army soldiers and AS militiamen clashed near the gate. No info on casualties.",0,1611019305,SOM 7530156,706,SOM26341,26341,"31 July 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Karan",2.0652,45.39,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 31 July, a junior police officer was shot and killed by two gunmen with suspected links to Al-Shabaab in Karaan neighborgood of Mogadishu. According to the report, the police officer returned fire before being fatally wounded, killing one of the assailants. Al-Shabaab claimed responsibility for the attack.",2,1618571829,SOM 6136093,706,SOM26336,26336,"30 July 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) National Intelligence and Security Agency",1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Badhaadhe,,"Bula Haji",-0.8162,41.4292,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 30 July, a number of Al-Shabaab (AS) fighters reportedly launched an night attack on Bula Haji village, around 90 km south west of Kismayo town (approx coordinates used). Clashes involving AS and Joint Somali forces were reported in the village, followed by a tactical withdraw of AS fighters. No information on casualties.",0,1571260129,SOM 6136095,706,SOM26775,26775,"30 July 2018",2018,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Shelling/artillery/missile attack","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Puntland Security Force",,1,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Puntland Security Force",,1,11,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Sool,"Laas Caanood",,"Tuko Raq",8.5673,47.6438,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","30 July. Somaliland and Puntland forces exchanged heavy and light artillery fire that lasted for a couple of hours. The mortar shells caused no casualties",0,1571260129,SOM 6304348,706,SOM28027,28027,"30 July 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-)","Military Forces of Burundi (2005-)",8,38,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Balcad,,Garsaale,2.6363,45.3732,1,"Radio Publique Africaine",Regional,"On 30 July 2018, a Burundian army officer on a peacekeeping mission in Somalia was found dead in Gersaale, near Joar. The official statement of the AMISOM Burundi contingent mentions that he committed suicide, but his colleagues say that he was executed.",1,1572403772,SOM 7530624,706,SOM26335,26335,"30 July 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Mogadishu - Dharkenley",2.0095,45.25,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 30 July, unidentified gunmen armed with pistols reportedly shot and killed an unidentified civilian in the Kaawo-Goday village, Dharkenley district. No arrests were made and the perpetrator escaped.",1,1618571828,SOM 7579545,706,SOM26338,26338,"30 July 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,17,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Ceelasha Biyaha",2.0823,45.2102,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 30 July, a Somali National Army soldier reportedly shot and killed a minibus driver at the Alamada checkpoint, near the Elasha settlemnt in Afgoye district. According to the report, the soldier shot the driver after he (the driver) refused to pay 10,000 shillings to the soldier.",1,1611613361,SOM 6133184,706,SOM26337,26337,"30 July 2018",2018,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Shelling/artillery/missile attack","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)","AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-)",1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Baraawe,,Embareeso,1.1808,44.0479,2,"Undisclosed Source; Mareeg News (Somalia)","Local partner-Other","On 30 July, Al Shabaab forces reportedly fired at least 6 mortar rounds at an AMISOM/SNA military base in Embareeso village located 5 km north of Barawe. A UN source claimed that at least 2 AMISOM soldiers were injured in the shelling. Al-Shabaab claimed responsibility for the attack and claimed to have killed 3 soldiers. Other local sources have reported only one fatality, claiming that the event took place at the Barawe airport shortly after a helicopter landed, specifying that the deceased was a Somali soldier. Fatalities coded as 1.",1,1571260123,SOM 7529444,706,SOM26334,26334,"30 July 2018",2018,1,"Explosions/Remote violence",Grenade,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Hodan,,"Mogadishu - Hodan",2.0333,45.35,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 30 July, a grenade was thrown at Somali National Army defensive base near the Jaale Siyad military academy in Hodan district of Mogadishu. One soldier was injured. Al-Shabaab claimed responsibility for the attack.",0,1611019339,SOM 5636345,706,SOM26333,26333,"30 July 2018",2018,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Air/drone strike","Military Forces of Kenya (2013-)",,8,"Al Shabaab","Civilians (Somalia)",2,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Gedo,Garbahaarey,,Kibis,3.3314,41.9485,2,"Intelligence Briefs; Mareeg News (Somalia)",Other-National,"On 30 July, a Kenyan military warplane reportedly conducted an airstrike on known Al-Shabaab locations near Kibis village (approx 25 km West of Garbaharrey town - approx coordinates used). According to the report, the airstrike killed 17 Al-Shabaab militants and two civilians.",19,1563903164,SOM 6136098,706,SOM26326,26326,"29 July 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Afgooye,2.15,45.116,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 29 July, Al Shabaab militants reportedly attacked an SNA defence base located at the main bridge in Afgoye district. Heavy gunfire lasted for around 20 minutes, after which the militants withdrew. Two SNA soldiers and a civilian bystander were injured.",0,1571260129,SOM 6136099,706,SOM26327,26327,"29 July 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Lafoole,2.0833,45.1667,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 29 July, two SNA soldiers were reportedly injured by suspected Al-Shabaab militants during an exchange of gunfire near a checkpoint in the Lafoole village neighborhood, Afgoye. Two soldiers were reportedly injured in the attack.",0,1571260129,SOM 7532589,706,SOM26325,26325,"29 July 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Hawl Wadaag",2.048,45.32,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 29 July, suspected Al-Shabaab militants shot and killed a police officer at the Bakara Market Qudaarta section in Hodan district, Moghadishu. The police officer was armed and on duty at the time of the attack.",1,1618571828,SOM 7522116,706,SOM26329,26329,"29 July 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Islamic State (Somalia)",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Government of Somalia (2017-)",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Hawl Wadaag",2.048,45.32,1,"Critical Threats",Other,"On 29 July, Islamic State gunmen claim to have shot dead a financial officer in the Bakara market, Moghadishu. Al-Shabaab gunmen reportedly killed a police officer in the same area, on the same day (event coded separately).",1,1618571828,SOM 7532359,706,SOM26324,26324,"29 July 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Hodan,,"Mogadishu - Hodan",2.0333,45.35,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 29 July, armed men reportedly linked to Al-Shabaab attacked a checkpoint manned by Somali National Army soldiers at the Milk Factory village area in Hodan district, Mogadishu. The militants withdrew after a 20-minute gunfight. Casualties are unknown.",0,1611019349,SOM 4618376,706,SOM26331,26331,"29 July 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Juba",Saakow,,Saakow,1.6394,42.4522,1,"Somali Memo",National,"On 29 July, a man was reportedly executed by Al-Shabaab militants in Sakow town, after confessing to having poisoned a boy and his father using rat poison.",1,1552576468,SOM 7533480,706,SOM26323,26323,"29 July 2018",2018,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Wadajir",2.0462,45.3341,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 29 July, an IED attached to a private vehicle detonated at the Galmudug village, Wadajir district. The driver of the car was killed (presumably a civilian) and three SNA soldiers were injured. No group has claimed responsibility for the attack.",1,1618571828,SOM 7525826,706,SOM26330,26330,"29 July 2018",2018,1,"Strategic developments",Other,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) National Intelligence and Security Agency",,1,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,11,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,Mogadishu,2.0414,45.3337,3,"Radio Kulmiye",National,"Non-violent activity: On 29 July, the National Intelligence and Security Agency operating largely in Mogadishu was dissolved and merged with the regular police force.",0,1618571828,SOM 7579112,706,SOM26332,26332,"29 July 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Ceelasha Biyaha",2.0823,45.2102,2,"Shabelle Media Network",Subnational,"On 29 July, armed fighters with links to Al-Shabaab reportedly raided an AMISOM military base in Arba'ow area near Elasha Biyaha village, just outside of Mogadishu. No info on casualties.",0,1611613360,SOM 5636347,706,SOM26328,26328,"29 July 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Non-state actor overtakes territory","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Gedo,Luuq,,Shaatilow,3.9051,42.4241,1,"Critical Threats; Somali Memo",Other-National,"On 29 July, Al-Shabaab fighters claim to have seized the town of Saateelow in Gedo Region. According to the source, Al-Shabaab-linked militants launched an attack on Somali national Army forces' barracks before sweeping to take control of the town. The source did not provide any information on casualties.",0,1563903164,SOM 7214089,706,SOM26322,26322,"28 July 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Burundi)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Afgooye,2.15,45.116,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 28 July, Al Shabaab militants reportedly conducted a hit-and-run attack against AMISOM Burundian troops based at Arbacow (15 KM west of Moghadishu) in Afgoye district. RPG, mortar, and gunfire lasted for around 30 minutes after which Al-Shabaab militiamen withdrew. No injuries or fatalities were reported by the source.",0,1600121130,SOM 7528378,706,SOM26774,26774,"28 July 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Heliwa",2.0844,45.39,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","27 July. Al Shabaab carried out an attack on an SNAF checkpoint. After a brief exchange of fire the insurgents withdrew.",0,1618571851,SOM 7532752,706,SOM26321,26321,"28 July 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,11,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Wadajir",2.0462,45.3341,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 28 July, two groups of SNAF soldiers reportedly clashed over khat related matters near the Jazeera road, Wadajir district, Moghadishu. One civilian was killed in the exchange of gunfire by stray bullets.",1,1618571828,SOM 7519003,706,SOM26319,26319,"27 July 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)","Unidentified Clan Group (Somalia)",1,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)","Unidentified Clan Group (Somalia)",1,11,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Mogadishu - Daynile",2.0581,45.3003,1,"Undisclosed Source; Calamada","Local partner-Other","On 27 July, two groups of SNAF soldiers, divided along clan lines, reportedly clashed at Hanta Dheer, 77 area in Dayniile district over a land dispute. Three people were injured, including two SNAF soldiers. Some other source have reported 5 deaths in the incident, 4 of them soldiers, and at least 7 civilians wounded.",0,1618571828,SOM 5869610,706,SOM26317,26317,"27 July 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Former Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Puntland Security Force",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Mudug,Gaalkacyo,,Israac,6.77,47.43,1,"Somali Memo",National,"On 27 July, a former QRF commander and deputy police commissioner of Puntland was shot and killed by men armed with pistols in front of the Dulqarney Mosque in Israac Village, North Galkayo region in Mudug. Al Shabaab later claimed responsibility for the shooting.",1,1567462282,SOM 6136111,706,SOM26318,26318,"27 July 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bakool,Xudur,,Lafaale,4.0364,43.8742,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 27 July, South West Police Forces (Military force of Somalia) reportedly attacked an Al-Shabaab position near Lafaale village (located 37 KM south-west of Wajid). Two Al-Shabaab fighters were killed in the resulting firefight, after which the remaining Al-Shabaab fighters fled.",2,1571260129,SOM 6136112,706,SOM26320,26320,"27 July 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Balcad,,Gololey,2.4492,45.3542,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 27 July, two remotely detonated explosive devices reportedly targeted an AMISOM (unidentified country of origin) convoy at the Ilbaq settlement near Gololey village in Balcad district. Gunfire reportedly followed the the explosions. Al-Shabaab militants claimed responsibility for the attack. No casualties were reported.",0,1571260129,SOM 6319423,706,SOM26309,26309,"27 July 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bakool,Waajid,,Waajid,3.8096,43.2463,2,Xinhua,International,"27 July. Somali soldiers killed six al-Shabab militants and injured several others during an operation near Wajid, at Lafale location.",6,1572403791,SOM 7532305,706,SOM26316,26316,"26 July 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Civilians (Somalia)","Journalists (Somalia)",7,17,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Waaberi",2.0195,45.31,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 26 July, a cameraman working for a media company was reportedly shot and killed by an armed government soldier in Suuqa Beerta vicinity, Waberi district. According to the report, the shooting came after a dispute over road access. The soldier fled the scene after the incident.",1,1618571827,SOM 6136113,706,SOM26310,26310,"26 July 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Ali Saleban Clan Group (Somalia)",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bari,Bossaso,,Bosaso,11.2842,49.1816,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 26 July, a man specified as being from the Ali Saleeban sub-clan was shot and seriously wounded in a mosque near Netco area of Bossaso. Al-Shabaab later claimed responsibility for the shooting.",0,1571260129,SOM 6136116,706,SOM26773,26773,"26 July 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Puntland Police Force",7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Mudug,Gaalkacyo,,Gaalkacyo,6.7697,47.4308,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","26 July. Unidentified gunmen assassinated Puntland Police Colonel Abdirashid Hassan Hashi 'Gabi Gabi' after Isha prayers.",1,1571260129,SOM 6136117,706,SOM26311,26311,"26 July 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians","Sexual violence","Military Forces of Kenya (2013-)",,8,"Civilians (Somalia)","Women (Somalia)",7,78,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Gedo,"Belet Xaawo",,"Belet Xaawo",3.7807,41.8943,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 26 July, Kenyan Soldiers (KDF) reportedly raped 5 women who were living near the Belet Xawo town located near the Kenya/Somalia border. All 5 were later hospitalized in Kenya.",0,1571260129,SOM 7526550,706,SOM26303,26303,"26 July 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)","Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",1,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Hodan,,"Mogadishu - Hodan",2.0333,45.35,1,"Shabelle Media Network",National,"26 July. Unidentified gunmen assassinate a solider and two police officers between the Dabka junction and Bakara Market, specifically in the Barmudo neighbourhood in Hodan District, Banaadir Region.",3,1611019332,SOM 7530404,706,SOM26315,26315,"26 July 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)","Government of Somalia (2017-)",7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Hawl Wadaag",2.048,45.32,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 26 July, unidentified armed men shot and killed a former legislator at his house in the Al-Hindi village, Hawl Wadaag district. The attackers reportedly escaped. No group has claimed responsibility for the attack.",1,1618571827,SOM 7530405,706,SOM26313,26313,"26 July 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Hawl Wadaag",2.048,45.32,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 26 July, suspected Al-Shabaab militants shot and killed two local policemen in Barmuuda village, Howlwadag. It is unclear if the police officers were on-duty at the time, however, the source did clarify that they were both armed. A later attack targeted military personnel at Bar-Ubah junction road.",2,1618571827,SOM 7530406,706,SOM26314,26314,"26 July 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Hawl Wadaag",2.048,45.32,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 26 July, unidentified armed men believed to be linked to Al-Shabaab reportedly shot dead two SNA soldiers at the Bar-Ubah junction road in Hawl-wadaag district. It is believed that the soldiers were on-duty at the time of the attack. An earlier attack had targeted police personnel in Barmuuda village of Howlwadag.",2,1618571827,SOM 7527603,706,SOM26304,26304,"26 July 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Hawl Wadaag",2.048,45.32,1,Twitter,"New media","26 July. A man identified as a Spouse to a Somalia MP has been assassinated in Hawlwadag district of Mogadishu. Perpetrators and their motive not known.",1,1618571826,SOM 6133182,706,SOM26307,26307,"26 July 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Government of Somalia (2017-) Puntland State",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bari,Bossaso,,Bosaso,11.2842,49.1816,2,"Somali Memo; Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","26 July. Armed al-Shabaab fighters shot and wounded an official working for the Puntland administration in Bosaso town, Bari Region. A separate source later specified that the incident occurred in the Tuurjale area located south east of Bossaso; and specified that the official was a customs officer from the Ministry of Finance.",0,1571260123,SOM 7527638,706,SOM26305,26305,"26 July 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,17,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Waaberi",2.0195,45.31,1,Twitter,"New media","26 July. A driver was gunned down in Mogadishu's Wabere district by Somali soldier, over dispute unknown reason, the criminal escaped the scene.",1,1618571826,SOM 7520748,706,SOM26306,26306,"26 July 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Mogadishu - Dharkenley",2.0095,45.25,1,Alldhacdo,National,"26 July. Unidentified gunmen in the Showriyada neighbourhood of Dharkenley District severely wounded a [former] electorate college delegate from the Southwest State.",0,1618571826,SOM 7685624,706,SOM26308,26308,"26 July 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Civilians (Somalia)","Journalists (Somalia)",7,17,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Hamar Jabjab",2.0276,45.33,1,"Radio Dalsan; Xinhua",National-International,"26 July. An unidentified gunman assassinated a journalist in Xamar Jaabjab. Dalsan Radio report the perpetrators were government soldiers.",1,1618571827,SOM 7528440,706,SOM26312,26312,"26 July 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,11,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Mogadishu - Dharkenley",2.0095,45.25,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 26 July, one soldier was killed and two others injured when an argument broke out between a group of SNAF (Somali National Armed Forces) soldiers near Jayga - Kawo Godey village neighbourhood in Dharkenley district in Mogadisho. According to the source, a heated argument broke out over khat, and later escalated to gunfire.",1,1618571827,SOM 7519002,706,SOM26296,26296,"25 July 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Hodan,,"Mogadishu - Hodan",2.0333,45.35,1,"Undisclosed Source; Shabelle Media Network","Local partner-Other","25 July. Two soldiers were killed in clashes with an unknown actor near Tarabunka junction in Mogadishu.",2,1611019286,SOM 6136126,706,SOM26299,26299,"25 July 2018",2018,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Waraaboole,2.2928,45.0764,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","25 July. An RCIED, targeting an SNA technical vehicle travelling in the Warabale area, exploded outside of Wanleweyn district. At least five soldiers were killed and five others were injured. Al Shabaab militants claimed responsibility of this attack.",5,1571260129,SOM 6136127,706,SOM26301,26301,"25 July 2018",2018,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,,,0,20,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,"Belet Weyne",,"Belet Weyne",4.736,45.2043,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","25 July. It was reported that al Shabaab fighters placed six magnetic IEDs on Solar Electric poles in Hawlwadaag neighbourhood located west of Beletweyne town. According to SPF EOD team, all six IEDs exploded. There were no reports of casualties but all six electric poles were destroyed.",0,1571260129,SOM 5869683,706,SOM26300,26300,"25 July 2018",2018,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Afgooye,2.15,45.116,2,"Somali Memo",National,"25 July. An al Shabaaab IED targets a Somali military truck travelling between Afgooye and Wanlaweyne. 10 deaths reported.",10,1567462282,SOM 7579360,706,SOM26298,26298,"25 July 2018",2018,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Islamic State (Somalia)",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Ceelasha Biyaha",2.0823,45.2102,1,Telegram,"New media","25 July. An IED targets a military vehicle at Ceelasha Biyaha. Islamic State later claimed responsibility.",0,1611613360,SOM 5828321,706,SOM26302,26302,"25 July 2018",2018,1,"Strategic developments","Disrupted weapons use","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Gedo,Baardheere,,Bardera,2.3385,42.2843,1,"Radio Kulmiye",National,"Weapons seizure: 25 July. The Somali army intercepted a vehicle carrying a large number of al Shabaab heavy weapons and confiscated its contents in Baardheere.",0,1567462229,SOM 5828333,706,SOM26297,26297,"25 July 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Diinsoor,,Diinsoor,2.4074,42.9766,1,"Radio Kulmiye",National,"25 July. Government forces carry out an anti-al Shabaab operation in Diinsoor. Two al Shabaab captured, one soldier wounded.",0,1567462229,SOM 6309158,706,SOM26293,26293,"24 July 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Kenya (2013-)",,8,"Private Security Forces (Somalia)",,8,88,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Gedo,"Ceel Waaq",,Samaroole,2.7924,41.2275,1,"Shabelle Media Network",National,"24 July. Kenyan defence forces were reported to have destroyed a communication mast in Samaroole, about 18 kilometres away from the border town of El-Wak, reason unknown. Two of the mast's security guards were killed in the attack.",2,1572403779,SOM 7529083,706,SOM26772,26772,"24 July 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Hodan,,"Mogadishu - Hodan",2.0333,45.35,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","24 July. Unidentified gunmen fired on an SNAF convoy escorting General Anod as it passed an SNAF checkpoint. At least 1 soldier was killed in the clash.",1,1611019338,SOM 7272873,706,SOM26292,26292,"24 July 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Balcad,,Qalimow,2.5878,45.3695,1,"Radio Mogadishu; Undisclosed Source; Goobjoob","Local partner-Other","24 July. Militias from the al-Shabab group tried to attack bases belonging to Somali National Army command in Middle Shabelle Region, particularly in Qalimow area, between Jowhar and Bal'ad Districts but were repelled by the army. 'Heavy casualties' were inflicted on the militants. In a conflicting report, it was asserted that al Shabaab took over the area without resistance. After remaining al Shabaab fighters attempted to flee, air forces from unknown origin (likely US) struck the retreat position, killing 'many' and destroying two vehicles.",10,1604354626,SOM 6133179,706,SOM26294,26294,"24 July 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Habar Jeclo Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Habar Yoonis Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,44,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Sanaag,Ceerigaabo,,Ceerpitey,9.9946,47.3821,2,"Goobjoob; Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","24 July. Reports from the Sanaag region say that fighting between Habar Jeclo and Habar Yonis occurred in the Ceerpitey district (coordinates approx), 70km south of Erigavo. clan-based militia that caused death and injury - numbers not known.",10,1571260123,SOM 7709371,706,SOM26295,26295,"24 July 2018",2018,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Air/drone strike","Military Forces of the United States (2017-2021)",,8,"Al Shabaab",,2,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Balcad,,Qalimow,2.5878,45.3695,1,"Radio Mogadishu; Goobjoob; Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","24 July. Militias from the al-Shabab group tried to attack bases belonging to Somali National Army command in Middle Shabelle Region, particularly in Qalimow area, between Jowhar and Bal'ad Districts but were repelled by the army. 'Heavy casualties' were inflicted on the militants. In a conflicting report, it was asserted that al Shabaab took over the area without resistance. After remaining al Shabaab fighters attempted to flee, air forces from unknown origin (likely US) struck the retreat position, killing 'many' and destroying two vehicles.",10,1614039921,SOM 7532307,706,SOM26769,26769,"23 July 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Waaberi",2.0195,45.31,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","23 July. Gunmen assassinated Isma'il Iriri the former Head of NISA in the Waaberi district. Gunmen fled.",1,1618571850,SOM 7529536,706,SOM26288,26288,"23 July 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Mogadishu - Dharkenley",2.0095,45.25,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","23 July. Suspected al Shabaab militants shot and killed an SNA soldier and injured another at Macmacaanka village neighbourhood in Dharkenley district. Government soldiers conducted a security search operation but there were no reports of arrests. The perpetrators managed to escape after the incident. Al Shabaab militants claimed responsibility for the attack.",1,1618571826,SOM 6136139,706,SOM26770,26770,"23 July 2018",2018,1,"Explosions/Remote violence",Grenade,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Afgooye,2.15,45.116,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","23 July. Al-Shabaab grenade attack on SNAF checkpoint. Casualties unknown.",0,1571260129,SOM 6136140,706,SOM26771,26771,"23 July 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians","Abduction/forced disappearance","Gaaljecel Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Civilians (Somalia)","Janbeel Clan Group (Somalia)",7,47,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,"Belet Weyne",,"Belet Weyne",4.736,45.2043,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","23 July. Gaaljecel militias abducted a civilian from Jajeele clan as part of a dispute over 4 missing camels which is under discussion between the 2 sides. Influential clan elders from Galjecel clan attempted to free the abducted man.",0,1571260129,SOM 6136141,706,SOM26289,26289,"23 July 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Jamaame,,Sunguuni,0.0069,42.6503,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","23 July. Al Shabaab attacked Sanguuni Forward Operating Base (FOB). Two VBIED approached the check point in front of the FOB but was repulsed by soldiers and exploded. A third VBIED destroyed the checkpoint. Causalities not listed.",0,1571260129,SOM 7530628,706,SOM26291,26291,"23 July 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,17,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Mogadishu - Dharkenley",2.0095,45.25,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","23 July. An armed SNA soldier using an AK47 shot and killed a male driver of a rickshaw at Mac-Macanka village vicinity in Dharkenley district. The district police attended to the scene of the incident where the perpetrator was shot and killed. The motive behind the incident was a dispute over extortion money.",1,1618571826,SOM 7272872,706,SOM26287,26287,"23 July 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Kismaayo,,Bar-Sanguun,-0.4876,42.1839,1,"VOA; Radio Kulmiye; AFP; AP",National-International,"23 July. Al Shabaab attacks a military base in Bar-sanguni, leading to a battle lasting over an hour. Causalities on both sides - VOA report, later in the week, per a military source: 'We have lost six fighters; our forces were successful in defeating al-Shabab in this operation, and we have killed 87 militants.' Later reports indicate that government forces captured a number of al-Shabaab controlled villages, including Arare.",93,1604354626,SOM 5828294,706,SOM26286,26286,"23 July 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Government regains territory","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Kismaayo,,Arare,-0.2021,42.607,2,"Radio Kulmiye",National,"23 July. Government forces captured a number of al-Shabaab controlled villages in Kismayo, including Arare, following a heavy AS attack on a military base in Bar Sanguini.",0,1567462229,SOM 6233333,706,SOM26290,26290,"23 July 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Non-state actor overtakes territory","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Jamaame,,Baarka,0.0304,42.6761,2,"Shabelle Media Network; Somali Memo",National,"23 July. Al Shabaab attacks and overtake a Somali military base at Baarka (coordinates approx), 50km of Kismayo. Al Shabaab claims 27 SNG fatalities. The remaining soldiers retreated and fled toward Bulogudud.",27,1572403613,SOM 7799308,706,SOM26281,26281,"22 July 2018",2018,1,"Strategic developments","Disrupted weapons use","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Jubaland Security Force",,1,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Kismaayo,,Kismayo,-0.3603,42.5463,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","Defusal: 22 July. Jubaland security forces received information indicating that there was a suspicious vehicle, model Toyota Saloon, parked in the vicinity of Shagalaha Village. Upon arrival at the scene, JISA personnel managed to conduct a thorough search of the vehicle and managed to find an IED which was left inside the vehicle underneath the rear passenger seat. The said IED was safely removed from inside the vehicle. Security forces are reported to be conducting an investigation to establish the motive behind the reported incident.",0,1617662605,SOM 7799113,706,SOM26274,26274,"22 July 2018",2018,1,"Explosions/Remote violence",Grenade,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Kismaayo,,Kismayo,-0.3603,42.5463,1,"Somali Memo",National,"22 July. Al Shabaab attacks a group of soldiers with a grenade in the Arra Gudud area of Kismayo. Three soldiers reported dead.",3,1617662604,SOM 6136151,706,SOM26276,26276,"22 July 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bakool,Xudur,,Warshiidle,4.2495,43.728,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","22 July. SNA soldiers on reconnaissance mission clashed with al Shabaab fighters near Warshiidle village (c. 12 km north east of Moro Gabey). Two al Shabaab fighters were killed and one SNA soldier was injured. The injured SNA soldier was transported to Hudur for further medical treatment.",2,1571260129,SOM 6136152,706,SOM26277,26277,"22 July 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Police Forces of Kenya (2013-)",,8,"Al Shabaab",,2,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Gedo,"Belet Xaawo",,"Belet Xaawo",3.7807,41.8943,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","22 July. A group of al Shabaab fighters conducted a hit-and-run attack against Kenyan police reservists at the borderline of Kenya and Somalia (c. 02 km south west of Belet Xaawo town). There was an exchange of gunfire which lasted for a few minutes after which al Shabaab retreated. There were no reports of casualties.",0,1571260129,SOM 6136153,706,SOM26279,26279,"22 July 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-)",,8,"Al Shabaab",,2,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Baraawe,,Baraawe,1.1132,44.0297,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","22 July. Al Shabaab militants travelling in four small boats along the coastline conducted an attack against AMISOM/SNA troops at Barawe Seaport neighbourhood in Barawe district. There was an exchange of gunfire which lasted for over 30 minutes after which al Shabaab retreated. Casualties could not be confirmed at the time of reporting.",0,1571260129,SOM 6136157,706,SOM26285,26285,"22 July 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Unidentified Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Civilians (Somalia)","Unidentified Clan Group (Somalia)",7,47,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Cadale,,Bur-Dheere,2.814,46.1351,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","22 July. Armed clan- based militias (not identified) using AK47s shot and killed a civilian man in his home at Buurdheere village (c. 15 north of Cadale) in Cadale District. The motive of the killing was reported to be clan feuds over disputed land. The perpetrators managed to escape.",1,1571260129,SOM 6136158,706,SOM26282,26282,"22 July 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians","Abduction/forced disappearance","Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Mudug,Xarardheere,,Camaara,5.1143,47.9303,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","22 July. An 18-year-old boy was abducted by al Shabaab militants near Camaara village in south Mudug. It was believed that the motive behind the incident was recruitment to al Shabaab militants. Many families fled with their children from the area for fear of al Shabaab conscription.",0,1618571825,SOM 6136159,706,SOM26283,26283,"22 July 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians","Abduction/forced disappearance","Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bakool,Xudur,,Abaqsole,4.2172,43.6655,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","22 July. Al Shabaab fighters abducted about 26 civilians from Abaqsole village (c. 20 km east of Garasweyne village). The arrest was in relation to the armed confrontation between SNA and al Shabaab fighters earlier that day near Warshiidle Village. Al Shabaab accused the civilian of collaborating and providing information to SNA soldiers. Al Shabaab fighters took the detained civilians to Garasweyne village (c. 48 km north west of Xudur).",0,1571260129,SOM 6136161,706,SOM26280,26280,"22 July 2018",2018,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Baydhaba,,Baidoa,3.1172,43.6469,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","22 July. An IED targeting SNA forces manning a makeshift check point near Baddi Cadde village (c. 08 km West of Baidoa) exploded while SNA soldiers were screening a rickshaw. One civilian was killed and three others consisting of two SNA soldiers and a civilian were injured.",1,1571260129,SOM 6136163,706,SOM26701,26701,"22 July 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Jubaland Security Force",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Badhaadhe,,Baadhaade,-1.03,41.483,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","22 July. Jubaland forces carried out a security operation against al Shabaab insurgents in Badhaadhe. Authorities claimed to have killed 6 insurgents including a senior commander Shurem Adan Ali.",6,1571260129,SOM 7531659,706,SOM26278,26278,"22 July 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) National Intelligence and Security Agency",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Wadajir",2.0462,45.3341,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","22 July. Al Shabaab fighters launched a hit-and-run attack against SNA troops based in Jazeera Beach neighbourhood in Wadajir district. The clash was initiated with an RPG followed by heavy exchange of gunfire which lasted for about 20 minutes after which al Shabaab militants were forced to withdraw. Two NISA soldiers were killed while two others were injured. Casualties from al Shabaab group could not be confirmed at the time of reporting.",2,1618571825,SOM 7691204,706,SOM26275,26275,"22 July 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bakool,Xudur,,Oddur,4.1213,43.8895,1,"Somali Memo",National,"22 July. A soldier is killed in an al Shabaab attack in Xudur.",1,1613499283,SOM 7527919,706,SOM26768,26768,"22 July 2018",2018,1,Protests,"Peaceful protest","Protesters (Somalia)","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",6,,,0,60,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Bondhere",2.0456,45.34,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","22 July. Approximately 70 NISA officers protested near Villa Somalia after they were fired on orders of FGS due to equipment issues.",0,1618571850,SOM 7531248,706,SOM26284,26284,"22 July 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,17,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Karan",2.0652,45.39,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","22 July. An SNA soldier, in military uniform, shot and killed a civilian minibus driver at Suuqa Kaaran neighbourhood in Kaaran district. Two civilian passengers were injured. The driver was killed after he refused to pay 5000 Somali shillings to the soldier. District police arrived at the scene of the incident but there were no reports of arrests. The perpetrator managed to escape.",1,1618571826,SOM 6319644,706,SOM26267,26267,"21 July 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Qoryooley,,Qoryooley,1.7878,44.53,1,Xinhua,International,"21 July. Military forces destroy an al Shabaab communications network during a raid. Weapons recovered, arrests made. There may have been a violent clash; causality numbers not known.",0,1572403792,SOM 6136168,706,SOM26268,26268,"21 July 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Habar Gedir Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Hawadle Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,44,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,"Belet Weyne",,Banyaaley,4.9793,45.8086,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","21 July. Habargidir and Hawadle clan militias clashed at Baanyaaley (c. 76 km north east of Beletweyne) at the border of Matabaan and Mahaas districts. Six clan militias were killed and 20 others were injured from both clans. The clash is a continuation from the previous day.",6,1571260129,SOM 5869684,706,SOM26272,26272,"21 July 2018",2018,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Baydhaba,,Baidoa,3.1172,43.6469,1,"Somali Memo",National,"21 July. Two soldiers are confirmed wounded following an al Shabaab bomb attack in Bulo Nuriyo neighbourhood. The detonation took place during the nighttime hours.",0,1567462282,SOM 7522696,706,SOM26256,26256,"21 July 2018",2018,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,Mogadishu,2.0414,45.3337,1,"Garowe Online",National,"21 July. An IED targeting a senior police officer detontes in Mogadishu's Forilow area, killing a civilian bystander. Al Shabaab claimed responsibility.",1,1618571825,SOM 7530408,706,SOM26273,26273,"21 July 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Islamic State (Somalia)",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Hawl Wadaag",2.048,45.32,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","21 July. Islamic State fighters shot and killed a man in his shop at the Bakara Market in Hodan district.",1,1618571825,SOM 7522744,706,SOM26257,26257,"21 July 2018",2018,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Government of Somalia (2017-)",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Bondhere",2.0456,45.34,1,"Garowe Online",National,"21 July. A government official is killed and his brother injured after a bomb that was fitted to this car detonated in Bondere District. Al Shabaab claimed responsibility.",1,1618571825,SOM 7527915,706,SOM26271,26271,"21 July 2018",2018,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Mogadishu - Daynile",2.0581,45.3003,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","21 July. An RCIED, targeting a Toyota Pickup carrying police officers, exploded while the vehicle passed near Tabeelaha Weydow neighbourhood in Dayniile district. One civilian bystander was killed while two others, including one police and a civilian, were injured. The injured were taken to the hospital for treatment. Al Shabaab claimed responsibility for the attack.",1,1618571825,SOM 5869609,706,SOM26255,26255,"20 July 2018",2018,1,"Strategic developments","Non-violent transfer of territory","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Puntland Security Force",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bari,Iskushuban,,Af-Urur,10.07,50.18,1,"Somali Memo",National,"20 July. Al Shabaab gain control of Af Urur after Puntland forces stationed there flee. No reported violence.",0,1567462282,SOM 7532655,706,SOM26259,26259,"20 July 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Islamic State (Somalia)",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Yaqshid",2.0678,45.35,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","20 July. Two unidentified armed men shot and killed a government police officer while on his way home near Suuq-bacaad market vicinity in Yaqshid district. The perpetrators managed to escape. The district police attended to the scene of the incident but there were no reports of arrests. ISIS claimed responsibility for the attack.",1,1618571825,SOM 6136177,706,SOM26258,26258,"20 July 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Habar Gedir Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Hawadle Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,44,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,"Belet Weyne",,Banyaaley,4.9793,45.8086,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","20 July. Habargidir and Hawadle armed clan militias, while on foot patrol, clashed at Baanyaaley (c. 76 km north east of Beletweyne at the border of Matabaan and Mahaas districts). Two clan militiamen from Habargidir clan were killed. The motive behind the clash was related to disputed grazing land. Further reports indicated that the two clans were mobilizing their militias for a potential armed clash.",2,1571260129,SOM 6136178,706,SOM26262,26262,"20 July 2018",2018,1,"Strategic developments","Change to group/activity","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,,,0,10,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Sool,"Laas Caanood",,Kalabaydh,8.2424,47.2256,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","Movement of forces: 20 July. Nearly 13 battle wagons with unspecified numbers of troops from SNA were deployed in Karin-dabaylwayn (c. 75 km south east of Lasanod district) in response to hit-and-run attacks conducted by Puntland against Somaliland military in Tukaraq area.. The reinforcement troops were initially based at Kalabaydh village.",0,1571260129,SOM 6136180,706,SOM26265,26265,"20 July 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,"Belet Weyne",,"Belet Weyne",4.736,45.2043,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","20 July. Armed men, suspected to be al Shabaab fighters, shot and killed a businessman in a shop at Cilmi-Loos area of Kooshin neighbourhood located east of Beletweyne town. The victim was an electoral delegate who participated in the elections at Hirshabelle parliamentarians. Local security forces arrived at the scene of the incident where they conducted a search operation around the incident area. Four suspects were arrested in the operation.",1,1571260129,SOM 6136181,706,SOM26266,26266,"20 July 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bakool,Waajid,,"Ideed Hoosle",3.697,43.4463,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","20 July. Suspected al Shabaab fighters burnt two Toyota Noah vehicles, allegedly headed to Wajid town near Ideed Hoosle village (c. 25 km south east of Wajid). The two drivers managed to escape from the suspected al Shabaab fighters but one was injured. The motive behind the incident was unknown.",0,1571260129,SOM 6136182,706,SOM26261,26261,"20 July 2018",2018,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-)",,8,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,38,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Laantabuur,2.0537,45.0548,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","20 July. An RCIED, targeting an AMISOM convoy from Afgoye, exploded at Lanta Buuro village vicinity. The AMISOM lead battlewagon was damaged. There were no reports of human casualties. The unidentified perpetrator managed to escape.",0,1571260129,SOM 6136183,706,SOM26264,26264,"20 July 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Habar Jeclo-Bicido Sub-Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Civilians (Somalia)","Habar Yoonis-Sacad Yoonis Sub-Clan Group (Somalia); Women (Somalia)",7,47,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Sanaag,"Ceel Afweyn",,"Ceel Afweyn",9.9293,47.2173,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","20 July. A three-year-old girl was shot and killed by armed men from Biicido clan. The armed men attacked a house that belonged to Sacad Yonis clan in pursuit of the occupants but they were not found.",1,1571260129,SOM 5746438,706,SOM26254,26254,"19 July 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Qoryooley,,Qoryooley,1.7878,44.53,1,"Al Furqaan",National,"19 July. Al-Shabab's fighters carried out a special operation in Qoryoley town in Lower Shabelle Region [southern Somalia] killing two soldiers from the Somali government. Several others wounded.",2,1567462129,SOM 6136185,706,SOM26700,26700,"19 July 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Balcad,,Balcad,2.39,45.3833,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","19 July. Suspected al Shabaab gunmen open fire against a vehicle transporting Khat. Driver injured. The assailants escaped with the vehicle.",0,1571260129,SOM 7520749,706,SOM26253,26253,"19 July 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Heliwa",2.0844,45.39,1,Alldhacdo,National,"19 July. Suspected al Shabaab shoot and kill a military officer in Heliwa.",1,1618571825,SOM 7531294,706,SOM26251,26251,"18 July 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,17,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Heliwa",2.0844,45.39,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","18 July. A government soldier shot and killed a civilian minibus conductor at Ex. Control Balcad in Heliwa district after a dispute over extortion of money. The perpetrator was not apprehended by the security forces.",1,1618571825,SOM 7531615,706,SOM26250,26250,"18 July 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) National Intelligence and Security Agency",,1,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,17,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Karan",2.0652,45.39,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","18 July. A NISA (Alpha Group unit) convoy from Gubadley headed to NISA headquarters shot at a civilian truck carrying stones for building construction at Wajeer village in Kaaran district. The security forces suspected the vehicle to be a VBIED. One civilian male porter was killed while another was injured and rushed to Hospital for medical care. The convoy proceeded to the NISA HQ. Government forces arrived at the scene of the incident but there were no reports of arrests.",1,1618571824,SOM 6136188,706,SOM26246,26246,"18 July 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians","Abduction/forced disappearance","Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Gedo,Luuq,,Cadaley,3.8885,42.4391,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","18 July. Al Shabaab fighters kidnapped three village chiefs from Shatilow, Cadaley (coordinates approx) and Barkale villages (coordinates approx) (c. 15 km north west of Luuq District).",0,1571260129,SOM 6136189,706,SOM26247,26247,"18 July 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians","Abduction/forced disappearance","Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Gedo,Luuq,,Barkale,3.8855,42.4412,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","18 July. Al Shabaab fighters kidnapped three village chiefs from Shatilow, Cadaley (coordinates approx) and Barkale villages (coordinates approx) (c. 15 km north west of Luuq District).",0,1571260129,SOM 6136190,706,SOM26245,26245,"18 July 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians","Abduction/forced disappearance","Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Gedo,Luuq,,Shaatilow,3.9051,42.4241,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","18 July. Al Shabaab fighters kidnapped three village chiefs from Shatilow, Cadaley (coordinates approx) and Barkale villages (coordinates approx) (c. 15 km north west of Luuq District).",0,1571260129,SOM 6136191,706,SOM26248,26248,"18 July 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Saad Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Civilians (Somalia)","Majeerteen Clan Group (Somalia)",7,47,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Mudug,Gaalkacyo,,Gaalkacyo,6.7697,47.4308,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","18 July. Militiamen hailing from Saad attacked and injured two Majeerteen khat sellers in Gaalkacyo.",0,1571260129,SOM 6136192,706,SOM26241,26241,"18 July 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Puntland Security Force",,1,"Saad Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,14,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Mudug,Gaalkacyo,,Gaalkacyo,6.7697,47.4308,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","18 July. Armed clan militias from Saad shot at a joint military force checkpoint at the main market area. There was an exchange of gunfire. There were no reports of casualties. It was believed that the perpetrators are supporters of the dismissed commander of the 21st battalion of Somalia military forces based in Dhusamareb town. Galmudug security forces in South Galkayo arrested three perpetrators and four others escaped from the area.",0,1571260129,SOM 7692175,706,SOM26242,26242,"18 July 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Hamar Jabjab",2.0276,45.33,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","18 July. Two suspected al Shabaab elements shot and killed a soldier from the stabilization forces who control traffic at Bar Heydhaafin area in Hamarjajab district. The perpetrators managed to escape. The district police attended to the scene of the incidents but there were no reports of arrests.",1,1618571824,SOM 6272966,706,SOM26252,26252,"18 July 2018",2018,2,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Cadale,,Adale,2.75,46.316,2,"Kenya Standard",Regional,"18 July, on or about. Al Shabaab forced child soldier recruitment causes many residents to flee Cadale District during the week of 18 July. The development sparked off clashes between Al-Shabaab militias and the locals in Gullane and Kadere (coordinates approx) villages.",0,1572403725,SOM 6272969,706,SOM26244,26244,"18 July 2018",2018,2,Battles,"Armed clash","Kadere Communal Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Al Shabaab",,2,24,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Cadale,,Kadere,3.3038,46.2223,2,"Kenya Standard",Regional,"18 July, on or about. Al Shabaab forced child soldier recruitment causes many residents to flee Cadale District during the week of 18 July. The development sparked off clashes between Al-Shabaab militias and the locals in Gullane and Kadere (coordinates approx) villages.",0,1572403725,SOM 6272971,706,SOM26243,26243,"18 July 2018",2018,2,Battles,"Armed clash","Gulane Communal Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Al Shabaab",,2,24,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Cadale,,Gulane,3.3035,46.2279,1,"Kenya Standard",Regional,"18 July, on or about. Al Shabaab forced child soldier recruitment causes many residents to flee Cadale District during the week of 18 July. The development sparked off clashes between Al-Shabaab militias and the locals in Gullane and Kadere (coordinates approx) villages.",0,1572403725,SOM 7529448,706,SOM26249,26249,"18 July 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Hodan,,"Mogadishu - Hodan",2.0333,45.35,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","18 July. Two unidentified armed men using pistols shot and killed an unknown young man at his shop at Ex. Control Afgoye neighbourhood in Hodan district. The perpetrators managed to escape. No group claimed responsibility of the attack.",1,1611019339,SOM 7532308,706,SOM29035,29035,"17 July 2018",2018,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Waaberi",2.0195,45.31,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","17 July. A UVIED attached under a private vehicle detonated in Waaberi, injuring a female bystander.",0,1618571949,SOM 7528017,706,SOM26238,26238,"17 July 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Heliwa",2.0844,45.39,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","17 July. Suspected al Shabaab fighters launched a hit and run attack against SNA troops based at Bar Jowhar neighbourhood in Heliwa district. The clash was initiated with hand grenade followed by an exchange of gunfire which lasted for about 10 minutes after which al Shabaab militants were forced to withdraw. Casualties could not be established at the time of reporting.",0,1618571824,SOM 6136198,706,SOM26236,26236,"17 July 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Unidentified Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Al Shabaab",,2,24,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Jowhar,,Mahadaay,2.9704,45.5347,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","17 July. Al Shabaab clashed with a clan militia at ILJI village (c. 05 km east of Mahadaay district). Three al Shabaab fighters and one senior al Shabaab amir were killed. The clash occurred after residents ignored al Shabaab orders to pay Zakawat (tax) on their properties including farms produce and other assets.",4,1571260129,SOM 6136199,706,SOM26239,26239,"17 July 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Afgooye,2.15,45.116,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","17 July. A hand grenade was hurled at an SNA checkpoint near Mukeyga SNA checkpoint in Afgoye district. Soldiers reacted with gunfire at the general direction of the attack. There were no reports of casualties and the perpetrator managed to escape. Perpetrator not identified.",0,1571260129,SOM 6136200,706,SOM26240,26240,"17 July 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Sanaag,Ceerigaabo,,Maydh,11.004,47.1104,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","17 July. Unknown armed men shot and killed a civilian man at Cirshiida village in Maydh district (c. 90 km north of Cerigabo). The victim was a resident of Cirshiida village.",1,1571260129,SOM 6136201,706,SOM26699,26699,"17 July 2018",2018,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Shelling/artillery/missile attack","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Puntland Security Force",,1,"Military Forces of Somaliland (2010-)",,1,11,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Sool,"Laas Caanood",,"Tuko Raq",8.5673,47.6438,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","17 July. Puntland and Somaliland forces exchange artillery fire along the frontline near Tukaraq.",0,1571260129,SOM 6136202,706,SOM29036,29036,"17 July 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)","Dir-Qubeys Sub-Clan Group (Somalia)",7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Mudug,Gaalkacyo,,Gaalkacyo,6.7697,47.4308,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","17 July. An elder who hailed from Qubays-Dir clan group was shot and killed by two unidentified gunmen on his way to the mosque in Gaalkacyo.",1,1571260129,SOM 7529377,706,SOM26237,26237,"17 July 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,11,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Yaqshid",2.0678,45.35,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","17 July. Two SNA soldiers and Mogadishu Stabilisation Mission Forces clashed at Towfiq junction road in Yaqshid district. The stabilisation forces tried to stop SNA their battle wagon at their checkpoint near Towfiq junction road for security check but the SNA personnel resisted the order. There was an exchange of gunfire which lasted for about 20 minutes. Two SNA soldiers were killed while three others were wounded.",2,1618571824,SOM 7528971,706,SOM29034,29034,"16 July 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Mogadishu - Daynile",2.0581,45.3003,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","16 July. Somali police forces reacted with gunfire after a hand grenade was thrown at them by an unidentified armed group in Daynile.",0,1618571948,SOM 7532816,706,SOM26235,26235,"16 July 2018",2018,1,Protests,"Excessive force against protesters","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Protesters (Somalia)",,6,16,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Mogadishu - Dharkenley",2.0095,45.25,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","16 July. Somali security officers were accused of deliberately shooting at civilians during a forceful eviction at Siinka Dheer neighbourhood in Dharkenley district. Dozens of Somali forces were deployed to Al Biri village near Siinka locality to demolish houses illegally built in the area. The security officers deployed in the area were confronted by residents protesting over the demolition of their houses. Three unarmed civilians were killed and five others were injured.",3,1618571824,SOM 7533119,706,SOM26233,26233,"16 July 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) National Intelligence and Security Agency",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Wadajir",2.0462,45.3341,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","16 July. Suspected al Shabaab fighters launched a hit-and-run attack against SNA troops based in Sifeynta Batroolka Factory neighbourhood in Wadajir district. There was an exchange of heavy gunfire which lasted for about 20 minutes after which al Shabaab militants were forced to withdraw. Two NISA soldiers were injured. Casualties from al Shabaab group could not be confirmed at the time of reporting.",0,1618571823,SOM 7529539,706,SOM29030,29030,"16 July 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Mogadishu - Dharkenley",2.0095,45.25,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","16 July. Al Shabaab militants killed a Somali police officer in Dharkenley",1,1618571948,SOM 6308692,706,SOM26231,26231,"16 July 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Jubaland Security Force",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Gedo,Baardheere,,"Faafax Dhuun",2.2059,41.6249,1,"Shabelle Media Network",National,"16 July. Suspected al Shabaab fighters attack a Jubaland position at Faafax Dhuun. Military commanders stated they suffered no causalities and were able to repel the attackers.",0,1572403778,SOM 7533145,706,SOM29032,29032,"16 July 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Yaqshid",2.0678,45.35,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","16 July. Al Shabaab claimed responsibility for the killing of a senior police officer in Yaaqshiid.",1,1618571948,SOM 7530124,706,SOM29031,29031,"16 July 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Waaberi",2.0195,45.31,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","16 July. After a hand grenade was thrown at them, Somali police fired back at the unidentified attackers in Weeberi.",0,1618571948,SOM 6136207,706,SOM26234,26234,"16 July 2018",2018,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Air/drone strike","Unidentified Military Forces",,8,"Al Shabaab",,2,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bakool,"Ceel Barde",,"Xawaalaha Faranfarre",4.7554,44.4288,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","16 July. An unidentified warplane (likely either US or Kenyan) conducted an airstrike against an al Shabaab position at Xawaalaha Faranfarre grazing area (coordinates approx) (c. 85 km west of Beletweyne town). Additional reports indicated that the warplane targeted a meeting that was being chaired by the al Shabaab governor(waale) of Hiran Region. Casualties cannot be established at the time of reporting. Other reports indicated that three vehicles belonging to al Shabaab were destroyed. The situation in that area was reported to be very tense.",0,1571260129,SOM 7520723,706,SOM26232,26232,"16 July 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Mogadishu - Kaxda",2.0399,45.2384,1,Alldhacdo,National,"16 July. Al Shabaab attacks and killed a soldier in Jamhuriya neighbourhood of Karaan district.",1,1618571823,SOM 7579874,706,SOM29033,29033,"16 July 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Jowhar,,Jowhar,2.7797,45.5042,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","16 July. After a hand grenade was thrown at them in Jowhar, Somali military forces fired back at the unidentified assailants.",0,1611613362,SOM 5762930,706,SOM27049,27049,"15 July 2018",2018,3,"Violence against civilians","Sexual violence","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Woqooyi Galbeed",Hargeysa,,Hargeysa,9.5598,44.0668,3,Goobjoob,National,"04 November. 101 cases of rape were recorded in Somaliland between January and November 2018 (coded as one event per month); 105 individuals were accused of rape out of which 87 were arrested and charged.",0,1567462150,SOM 6136216,706,SOM26698,26698,"15 July 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,17,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Siinka Dheer",2.0721,45.2231,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","15 July. Somali soldiers involved in land eviction operations in al Biri/Sinka Dheer open fire on people resisting the operation. Three civilians killed and five injured.",3,1571260129,SOM 6136217,706,SOM26227,26227,"15 July 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Afgooye,2.15,45.116,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","15 July. SNA troops and a group of suspected al Shabaab fighters clashed at Embareeso Village (c. 05 km north of Afgoye). There was an exchange of gunfire which lasted for over 30 minutes after which al Shabaab retreated. Mortar shells and RPGs were fired at the SNA bases. Casualties could not be confirmed at the time of reporting.",0,1571260129,SOM 6136218,706,SOM26228,26228,"15 July 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,Marka,1.7131,44.7639,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","15 July. Al Shabaab fighters conducted a hit and run attack against an SNA checkpoint at Captain Las vicinity (c. 12 km north west of Merka district). SNA responded and the al Shabaab attackers were forced to withdraw. Two SNA soldiers were injured in the fight. Casualties from al Shabaab could not be established at the time of reporting.",0,1571260129,SOM 6136219,706,SOM26229,26229,"15 July 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) National Intelligence and Security Agency",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Doonka,2.6033,45.326,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","15 July. Suspected al Shabaab militants ambushed a small luxury vehicle carrying a senior SNA officer at Doonka village in Afgoye district. The SNA officer and his driver were killed in the attack. Reliable sources stated that the victim was the NISA commander of Afgoye district. The perpetrators took the vehicle of the victim and escaped. District Police attended to the scene of the incident but there were no reports of arrests. Al Shabaab claimed responsibility for the attack.",2,1571260129,SOM 6136220,706,SOM26697,26697,"15 July 2018",2018,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Air/drone strike","Unidentified Military Forces",,8,"Al Shabaab",,2,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,"Bulo Burto",,"Bur Daar",4.1833,45.2667,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","15 July. Unidentified warplanes (likely US or Kenyan) conduct an airstrike against a group of HVT holding a meeting near Farxanne grazing area in the outskirts of Buq Koosar.",0,1571260129,SOM 6136221,706,SOM26230,26230,"15 July 2018",2018,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Shelling/artillery/missile attack","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Puntland Security Force",,1,"Military Forces of Somaliland (2010-)",,1,11,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Sool,"Laas Caanood",,"God Qaboobe",8.5358,47.8277,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","15 July. Somaliland and Puntland forces clashed near God-Qabobe. There was an exchange of heavy and light artillery shelling which lasted for a couple of hours. The shelling landed in an empty place which resulted in no fatalities.",0,1571260129,SOM 7519000,706,SOM26185,26185,"14 July 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Bondhere",2.0456,45.34,1,"Twitter; CP24","New media-International","14 July. Between 2-3 al Shabaab fighters, driving cars laden with explosives, attempt to gain entry to the Presidential palace. The two automobiles detonated, along with an exchange of gunfire. Security forces shot dead the two perpetrators; a majority of sources claim 3 al Shabaab dead, six dead total.",6,1618571821,SOM 7519001,706,SOM26221,26221,"14 July 2018",2018,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Suicide bomb","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)","Government of Somalia (2017-)",1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Bondhere",2.0456,45.34,1,"Goobjoob; Somali Memo",National,"14 July. Al Shabaab elements launch a complex attack against Villa Somalia. The attack began with a pair of car bombs, followed by a general attack on the entrance of the building. Al Shabaab claims 12 troops dead; military forces claim 10. The two attackers were suicide bombers.",12,1618571823,SOM 5869631,706,SOM26224,26224,"14 July 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Government of Somalia (2017-)",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Baydhaba,,Baidoa,3.1172,43.6469,1,"Somali Memo",National,"14 July. Two fatalities have resulted from an attack on the home of a government official which occurred in Baidoa town. Al Shabaab claimed responsibility. Following the initial explosions, witnesses said grenades were thrown to a gathering of soldiers and officials. Five injuries.",2,1567462282,SOM 6136223,706,SOM26696,26696,"14 July 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Baraawe,,Embareeso,1.1808,44.0479,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","14 July. Al Shabaab fighters attack a SNAF position near Embresso. The assailants were repelled after 30 minutes.",0,1571260129,SOM 6136225,706,SOM26225,26225,"14 July 2018",2018,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Government of Somalia (2017-)",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Baydhaba,,Aawdiinle,3.1706,43.4099,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","14 July. An IED, targeting a vehicle carrying the chairman of Awdiinle village, exploded at Awdinle Village (c. 30 km north west of Baidoa). The vehicle was slightly damaged by fragmentation of the blast. The chairman escaped unharmed. There were no reports of casualties. A second unexploded IED was discovered in the same area. Local police in the village safely detonated the second IED.",0,1571260129,SOM 4622518,706,SOM26222,26222,"14 July 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Qoryooley,,Qoryooley,1.7878,44.53,2,"Shabelle Media Network",Subnational,"14 July. Heavy fighting between government forces and al Shabaab in Farhan, near Qoryooley. One al Shabaab fatality, several wounded.",1,1552576474,SOM 7577040,706,SOM26226,26226,"14 July 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Ceelasha Biyaha",2.0823,45.2102,1,Alldhacdo,National,"14 July. Al Shabaab claims credit for assassinating a cleric in Ceelasha Biyaha.",1,1611613345,SOM 6233332,706,SOM26223,26223,"14 July 2018",2018,1,"Explosions/Remote violence",Grenade,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)","Government of Somalia (2017-)",1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Baydhaba,,Baidoa,3.1172,43.6469,1,"Somali Memo; Shabelle Media Network",National,"14 July. 3 security guards were killed and 5 were injured after an attack on the home of a government official (the Daynuuay DC) which occurred in Baidoa town. Al Shabaab claimed responsibility. Following the initial explosions, witnesses said grenades were thrown to a gathering of soldiers and officials. Five injuries.",3,1572403613,SOM 7530065,706,SOM26220,26220,"13 July 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Mogadishu - Daynile",2.0581,45.3003,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","13 July. Unidentified armed men using pistols shot and killed an elderly religious man who was travelling in a public minibus from Mogadishu to Elasha at Tabeelaha vicinity in Dayniile district. Reliable sources stated that the victim was an electoral delegate who participated in the election of Members of Parliament in South West State. District police attended to the scene of the incident but there were no reports of arrests. Al Shabaab claimed responsibility of the attack.",1,1618571823,SOM 6136227,706,SOM26218,26218,"13 July 2018",2018,1,"Explosions/Remote violence",Grenade,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Baydhaba,,Baidoa,3.1172,43.6469,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","13 July. Al Shabaab members hurled a hand grenade at SNA soldiers near the residence of the Deputy Governor for Bay region at Bulo Jameeco area of Hawlwadag neighbourhood in Baidoa. The explosion injured four people consisting of three SNA soldiers and a civilian. One of the civilian victims later succumbed to his injuries at Baidoa General hospital. The perpetrators managed to escape from the area. There were no reports of arrests. Al Shabaab claimed the responsibility of the attack.",1,1571260129,SOM 6136230,706,SOM26219,26219,"13 July 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Unidentified Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,47,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Sanaag,"Ceel Afweyn",,"Ceel Afweyn",9.9293,47.2173,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","13 July. An unidentified militiaman shot at a lorry full of commodities from Burco headed to Cerigabo at Karin-biyod near Elafweyn. The driver was slightly injured and the engine was damaged. The perpetrators escaped from the scene. Habarjeclo and Habaryonis sub clans denied responsibility of the incident.",0,1571260129,SOM 7520730,706,SOM26217,26217,"13 July 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)","Unidentified Clan Group (Somalia)",1,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)","Unidentified Clan Group (Somalia)",1,11,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Mogadishu - Kaxda",2.0399,45.2384,1,Alldhacdo,National,"13 July. At least one civilian has been killed and five others are wounded in a clash among soldiers organized along clan lines. The clash was motivated by land.",1,1618571823,SOM 7275253,706,SOM26216,26216,"13 July 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,"Belet Weyne",,"Belet Weyne",4.736,45.2043,2,Calamada,National,"13 July. Al Shabaab fighters attack 'apostate militias' (assumed to be government forces) manning a roadblock at Genberlawe, near Belet Weyne. One soldier reported dead.",1,1604354637,SOM 7528445,706,SOM26695,26695,"13 July 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Mogadishu - Dharkenley",2.0095,45.25,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","13 July. Suspected al Shabaab gunmen assassinate a Somali soldier in Dharkenley. The assailants escaped with confiscated weaponry.",1,1618571847,SOM 7531296,706,SOM26214,26214,"12 July 2018",2018,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-)",,8,"Al Shabaab",,2,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Heliwa",2.0844,45.39,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","12 July. An RCIED exploded near the Livestock Market in Heliwa district. The RCIED targeted an AMISOM convoy that was moving from Maslah to the stadium. The lead AMISOM vehicle in the convoy was damaged by the explosion. AMISOM soldiers shot towards several directions resulting in the death of three civilian bystanders and injuries to five others. Casualties from AMISOM could not be established at the time of reporting. The perpetrators managed to escape.",3,1618571822,SOM 7529541,706,SOM26215,26215,"12 July 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)","Women (Somalia)",7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Mogadishu - Dharkenley",2.0095,45.25,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","12 July. An unidentified armed man using a pistol shot and killed a civilian businesswoman in front of her house at Macalin Nuur village neighbourhood in Dharkenley district. The motive of the assassination was not clear and the perpetrators managed to escape from the scene. District police visited the scene and conducted a security operation.",1,1618571823,SOM 6136234,706,SOM26693,26693,"12 July 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Dir Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Leelkayse Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,44,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Mudug,Gaalkacyo,,Gaalkacyo,6.7697,47.4308,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","12 July. A Leelka Case security guard posted at the Cagarweyne Hotel was shot dead by a suspected Dir gunman.",1,1571260129,SOM 6136235,706,SOM26694,26694,"12 July 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Unidentified Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,47,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Sanaag,"Ceel Afweyn",,"Ceel Afweyn",9.9293,47.2173,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","12 July. Unidentified clansman opens fire against a truck traveling from Burco to Ceerigaabo near Karin Kulan. The driver was injured.",0,1571260129,SOM 6136236,706,SOM26692,26692,"12 July 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Puntland Security Force",,1,"Military Forces of Somaliland (2010-)",,1,11,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Sool,"Laas Caanood",,"Tuko Raq",8.5673,47.6438,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","12 July. Armed clashes oppose Puntland and Somaliland forces near Tukaraq.",0,1571260129,SOM 5318205,706,SOM26184,26184,"11 July 2018",2018,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Air/drone strike","Military Forces of Kenya (2013-)",,8,"Al Shabaab",,2,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Juba",Saakow,,Jawaare,1.5423,42.7368,2,"Somali Memo; Universal TV (Somalia)",National,"11 July. Kenyan air forces launch attacks at Jawari (Jawaare) rural area. Somali Memo, which is al Shabaab-backed media, reported that the strikes hit an area inhabited by herders. In a second report by Universal TV, the strikes were directed at an al Shabaab training camp at Hassan Kusow, which is near Jawaare. Somali National Army officials said the air strikes had killed at least eight al-Shabab militants and destroyed two vehicles, including armoured ones.",8,1561469330,SOM 6136239,706,SOM26689,26689,"11 July 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bari,Bossaso,,Bosaso,11.2842,49.1816,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","11 July. Unidentified gunmen assassinate clan elder Saeed Aware in Bossaso.",1,1571260129,SOM 6136240,706,SOM26690,26690,"11 July 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,17,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,"Belet Weyne",,"Belet Weyne",4.736,45.2043,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","11 July. Hirshabelle soldier opens fire against a civilian pushing a donkey cart near Belet Weyne. Victim injured.",0,1571260130,SOM 6136241,706,SOM26691,26691,"11 July 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,"Qansax Dheere",,"Qansax Dheere",2.8712,43.0043,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","11 July. Southwest State and SNAF forces launched an operation against Al-Shabaab positions on the outskirts of Qansax Dheere. During the operation Southwest State claimed to have killed 3 and injured 4 insurgents.",3,1571260130,SOM 5746446,706,SOM26182,26182,"10 July 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)","Private Security Forces (United States)",1,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,17,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle","Wanla Weyn",,"Wanla Weyne",2.6195,44.8936,2,"Al Furqaan",National,"10 July. Al Shabaab propaganda sources report Somali and Bancroft private forces killed a civilian and abducted three others in Wanlaweyne district. - not confirmed.",1,1567462129,SOM 7579767,706,SOM26688,26688,"10 July 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Jowhar Communal Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,47,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Jowhar,,Jowhar,2.7797,45.5042,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","10 July. One civilian is dead in a dispute over land.",1,1611613361,SOM 6136243,706,SOM26687,26687,"10 July 2018",2018,1,"Explosions/Remote violence",Grenade,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Buulo-Folyo,2.1362,45.1105,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","10 July. Suspected al Shabaab assailants hurl a hand grenade towards the SNAF checkpoint located in Buulo Folyo.",0,1571260130,SOM 5828317,706,SOM26183,26183,"10 July 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Mudug,Xarardheere,,Xarardheere,4.6517,47.8584,2,"Radio Kulmiye",National,"10 July. Al Shabaab burns houses in Aad village in apparent revenge after recent area clashes.",0,1567462229,SOM 7532902,706,SOM26211,26211,"09 July 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)","Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Yaqshid",2.0678,45.35,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","09 July. Al Shabaab militants shot and killed a municipal police officer and an SNA soldier at Suuq-Bacaad market in Yaqshid district. SNPF responded to the scene of the incident but there were no reports of arrests. The perpetrators had escaped. Al Shabaab claimed responsibility of the incident.",2,1618571822,SOM 6136249,706,SOM26210,26210,"09 July 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Jejele Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Gaaljecel Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,44,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,"Belet Weyne",,"Belet Weyne",4.736,45.2043,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","09 July. Jijeele clan militias clashed with Gaaljecel clan militias protecting their herd of camels at Birbiriq area located at the outskirts of Beletweyne town. Gaaljecel clan militias retreated allowing Jijeele clan militias to steal the camels. The camels were taken to Doonkudle (c. 30 km North of Beletweyne town). The incident was related to ongoing clan feuds.",0,1571260130,SOM 6136254,706,SOM26212,26212,"09 July 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,17,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,Jalalaqsi,,Jalalaqsi,3.3834,45.5969,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","09 July. The Deputy Police Commander of Jalalaqsi Police Station shot and killed a man in Jalalaqsi town (c. 160 km south west of Beletweyne town). Subsequently, a relative of the victim stabbed and injured a relative of the perpetrator immediately after the incident at the same place. The injured civilian was taken to Mogadishu for medical treatment. Security forces managed to capture and arrest the first perpetrator. The incident was related to clan revenge.",1,1571260130,SOM 6136255,706,SOM26213,26213,"09 July 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Unidentified Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,47,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,Jalalaqsi,,Jalalaqsi,3.3834,45.5969,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","09 July. The Deputy Police Commander of Jalalaqsi Police Station shot and killed a man in Jalalaqsi town (c. 160 km south west of Beletweyne town). Subsequently, a relative of the victim stabbed and injured a relative of the perpetrator immediately after the incident at the same place. The injured civilian was taken to Mogadishu for medical treatment. Security forces managed to capture and arrest the first perpetrator. The incident was related to clan revenge.",0,1571260130,SOM 6136256,706,SOM26686,26686,"09 July 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Jubaland Security Force",,1,"Civilians (Somalia)","Journalists (Somalia)",7,17,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Gedo,Baardheere,,Bardera,2.3385,42.2843,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","09 July. Interim Juba Administration soldier fired on journalist Yahya Abdirisak Soofe. The journalist was not injured.",0,1571260130,SOM 7526338,706,SOM26181,26181,"09 July 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Hawl Wadaag",2.048,45.32,1,"Shabelle Media Network",National,"09 July. Suspected Al-Shabaab assassins have shot and killed a former electoral delegate in Bakaara Market.",1,1618571821,SOM 7531565,706,SOM26684,26684,"08 July 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Islamic State (Somalia)",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Yaqshid",2.0678,45.35,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","08 July. ISIS gunmen assassinate two soldiers in Suuq Bacad. The assailants escaped with confiscated weaponry.",2,1618571847,SOM 7530048,706,SOM26209,26209,"08 July 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Hawl Wadaag",2.048,45.32,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","08 July. Al Shabaab elements, using pistols shot and killed a businessman in his shop located near Dhagaxtuur School at Dabka Junction Road in Howlwadag district. The district police attended to the scene of the incident and arrested several suspects. Reliable sources stated that the victim was part of the delegates of the electoral process in electing MPs in South West state.",1,1618571822,SOM 6309040,706,SOM26180,26180,"08 July 2018",2018,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Shelling/artillery/missile attack","Military Forces of Kenya (2013-)",,8,"Al Shabaab",,2,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Gedo,Baardheere,,"Faafax Dhuun",2.2059,41.6249,1,"Shabelle Media Network",National,"08 July. Al Shabaab shells a Kenyan base with artillery fire at Faafax Dhuun. Al Shabaab claims 3 dead, including a senior officer.",3,1572403779,SOM 6136260,706,SOM26208,26208,"08 July 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-)",,8,"Al Shabaab",,2,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Balcad,,Gololey,2.4492,45.3542,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","08 July. An RCIED, targeting an AMISOM convoy headed to Jowhar town, exploded at Ilbaq settlement near Gololey village in Balcad district. It was report that two sequence explosions were heard followed by gunfire. There were no reports of casualties.",0,1571260130,SOM 7530472,706,SOM26685,26685,"08 July 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Yaqshid",2.0678,45.35,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","08 July. Unidentified assailants stab and kill a young civilian in Yaaqshiid's Dabageynka neighbourhood.",1,1618571847,SOM 7518999,706,SOM26178,26178,"07 July 2018",2018,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Suicide bomb","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Bondhere",2.0456,45.34,1,"Alldhacdo; VOA",National-International,"07 July. Suspected al Shabaab attacked interior and security ministries (near Villa Somalia) with two large vehicle borne suicide explosions. Following the initial attack, several fighters attempted to enter the buildings, but were repelled by security forces stationed at the entrances. The ensuing gun battle lasted two hours. 15 dead (at least 5 fatalities were al Shabaab), dozens injured.",15,1618571820,SOM 5764508,706,SOM26179,26179,"07 July 2018",2018,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Shelling/artillery/missile attack","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Puntland Security Force",,1,"Military Forces of Somaliland (2010-)",,1,11,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Sool,"Laas Caanood",,"Tuko Raq",8.5673,47.6438,1,"Hiiraan (Somalia)",National,"07 July. Puntland and Somaliland forces exchange artillery fire at Tuko Raq. Details limited.",0,1567462152,SOM 6136269,706,SOM26207,26207,"07 July 2018",2018,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Baraawe,,Baraawe,1.1132,44.0297,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","07 July. An RCIED, buried along the roadside targeting a private luxury vehicle carrying a former District Commissioner of Qoryoley district, exploded in Barawe town, Barawe District. The vehicle was destroyed. The former District Commissioner and his staff (at least one) were killed. The perpetrator managed to escape and al Shabaab claimed responsibility of the attack.",2,1571260130,SOM 6136270,706,SOM26206,26206,"07 July 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Police Forces of Somaliland (2010-)","Government of Somaliland (2010-)",1,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Sool,Taleex,,Taleex,9.1494,48.4208,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","07 July. Pro Puntland militia (not identified) ambushed and killed Taleh District Police Commissioner and wounded the Mayor of Taleh on the road from Tukaraq to Taleh districts in Sool region. Officials were on duty distributing humanitarian food supplies in that area.",1,1571260130,SOM 6136271,706,SOM26683,26683,"07 July 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Jubaland Security Force",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Jamaame,,Jamaame,0.0692,42.7382,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","07 July. Jubaland forces ambush a group of al Shabaab fighters near Jamaame.",0,1571260130,SOM 5869624,706,SOM26177,26177,"06 July 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Non-state actor overtakes territory","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Galmudug Administration","AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Ethiopia)",1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Mudug,Hobyo,,Caad,6.3596,48.6282,1,"Somali Memo",National,"04-06 July. Government soldiers of the Galmudug Administration (assisted by Ethiopia) clash with al Shabaab in the area at Caad between Adado and Xarardheere at Aad area. Between 15-17 soldiers dead over first two days, 1,500 civilians displaced. Al Shabaab claims 25 dead total over three days. Additionally, al Shabaab reportedly overtook Gabdhale village (assumedly on the final day) which was a central command for the Galmudug troops.",8,1567462282,SOM 6133177,706,SOM26176,26176,"06 July 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Non-state actor overtakes territory","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Balcad,,Qalimow,2.5878,45.3695,1,"Undisclosed Source; Somali Memo","Local partner-Other","06 July. Al Shabaab overtakes Qaimow village following a clash with government forces. Preliminary reports say that at two soldiers were killed and a number of others were wounded in the fighting. Al-Shabab fighters took full control of Qalimow and hoisted the black flag bearing shahada [Islamic declaration of faith] at the village's checkpoint. Al Shabaab later left the village and government forces retuned, taking control without violence.",2,1571260123,SOM 6136276,706,SOM26205,26205,"06 July 2018",2018,1,"Strategic developments","Non-violent transfer of territory","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Balcad,,Qalimow,2.5878,45.3695,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","06 July. Al Shabaab overtakes Qaimow village following a clash with government forces. Preliminary reports say that at two soldiers were killed and a number of others were wounded in the fighting. Al-Shabab fighters took full control of Qalimow and hoisted the black flag bearing shahada [Islamic declaration of faith] at the village's checkpoint. Al Shabaab later left the village and government forces retuned, taking control without violence.",0,1571260130,SOM 7530067,706,SOM26204,26204,"05 July 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Mogadishu - Daynile",2.0581,45.3003,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","05 July. An RCIED, targeting SNA soldiers, exploded in the vicinity of Sii-Sii village in Dayniile district. One SNA soldier was injured. SNA soldiers responded with gunfire but the perpetrators managed to escape.",0,1618571822,SOM 6257797,706,SOM26172,26172,"05 July 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Galmudug Administration",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Mudug,Hobyo,,Caad,6.3596,48.6282,1,"Daily Independent (Nigeria)",Regional,"05 July. Clashes between Galmudug soldiers and al Shabaab continue into the second day in Caad. Between 15-17 fatalities total.",8,1572403707,SOM 7527863,706,SOM26682,26682,"05 July 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Government of Somalia (2017-)",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Hamar Weyne",2.0337,45.34,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","05 July. Al-Shabaab gunmen assassinated Derow Dhakane Mohamed an electoral delegate from Jubaland near his home in Mogadishu.",0,1618571847,SOM 6136281,706,SOM26202,26202,"05 July 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Habar Jeclo Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Habar Yoonis Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,44,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Sanaag,Ceerigaabo,,Dararweyne,9.7567,47.5277,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","05 July. Habarjeco and Habaryonis sub clans of Sacad Yogis' and Bicido clashed at Dararwayne Village (c. 49 south west of Elafwayn) at the outskirts of the Elafweyn district in Sanaag region. At least one person was killed and two others were injured.",1,1571260130,SOM 6136282,706,SOM26203,26203,"05 July 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)","AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-)",1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Qoryooley,,Halane,1.7869,44.5331,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","05 July. Reports indicated that the al Shabaab combatants attacked AMISOM and Government forces positions in Halane neighbourhoods, in Qoryoley District. The two sides reportedly exchanged gunfire for a couple of hours. Al Shabaab fighters were forced to withdraw from the area. At least three people including one soldier and two al Shabaab militants were reportedly killed in the clash.",3,1571260130,SOM 7520235,706,SOM26173,26173,"05 July 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Government of Jubaland (2013-)",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,Mogadishu,2.0414,45.3337,1,"Al Furqaan",National,"05 July. Al Shabaab assassinates a Jubaland electoral delegate in Mogadishu.",1,1618571820,SOM 7579889,706,SOM26681,26681,"05 July 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians","Sexual violence","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Civilians (Somalia)","Women (Somalia)",7,17,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Jowhar,,Jowhar,2.7797,45.5042,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","05 July. A group of 3 men wearing SNAF uniforms abducted and raped an elderly female civilian from her home in Jowhar. The soldiers dumped their victim at the edge of town and fled.",0,1611613362,SOM 6233330,706,SOM26175,26175,"05 July 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Galmudug Administration","AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Ethiopia)",1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Mudug,Hobyo,,Caad,6.3596,48.6282,1,"Daily Independent (Nigeria); Somali Memo",National-Regional,"04-06 July. Government soldiers of the Galmudug Administration (assisted by Ethiopia) clash with al Shabaab in the area at Caad between Adado and Xarardheere at Aad area. Between 15-17 soldiers dead over first two days, 1,500 civilians displaced. Al Shabaab claims 25 dead total over three days. Additionally, al Shabaab reportedly overtook Gabdhale village (assumedly on the final day) which was a central command for the Galmudug troops.",8,1572403613,SOM 7532096,706,SOM26198,26198,"04 July 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Shangaani",2.0377,45.35,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","04 July. Reports indicated that the Minister of Public Works & Re-Construction Engr. Salah Sheikh Osman survived an assassination attempt after his private vehicle was rammed into by another luxury car waiting outside the Minister's residence near Daljirka Dahsoon in Shangani District. This was followed by exchange of fire between the Minister's staff and the attackers. At least two civilian bystanders were killed while two others were injured. The motive and those behind this assassination attempt are not known.",2,1618571821,SOM 5762908,706,SOM26169,26169,"04 July 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Xarardheere Communal Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Al Shabaab",,2,24,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Mudug,Hobyo,,Caad,6.3596,48.6282,1,Goobjoob,National,"04 July. Armed local militia from Xarardheere clash with al Shabaab at Caad. The clashes reportedly started when villagers refused al-Shabab demands to have the village's young men join the militant group. The clashes were ongoing at the time of reporting.",0,1567462150,SOM 5869682,706,SOM26171,26171,"04 July 2018",2018,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Shelling/artillery/missile attack","Military Forces of Kenya (2013-)",,8,"Al Shabaab",,2,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Gedo,Baardheere,,"Faafax Dhuun",2.2059,41.6249,1,"Somali Memo",National,"04 July. Al Shabaab forces shell a Kenya base in Faafax Dhuun. Causalities reported, though it is not yet clear how many Kenyan soldiers were killed (unknown coded as 10).",10,1567462282,SOM 6136286,706,SOM26196,26196,"04 July 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Unidentified Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Unidentified Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,44,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,"Belet Weyne",,Bacda,4.9793,45.5475,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","04 July. Two clan militias (not identified) reportedly clashed at Bacda village (coordinates approx), on the main MSR (approx. 25kms S of Matabaan). Both sides briefly exchange small arms fire which lasted for an hour. Two (2) clan militias were killed and five (5) others were injured in the armed confrontation. Information indicates that the incident is related to clan revenge and an ongoing hostility between the two clans over grazing land dispute.",2,1571260130,SOM 6136287,706,SOM26199,26199,"04 July 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Unidentified Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Unidentified Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,44,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,"Belet Weyne",,Xudeyle,5.1009,45.6276,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","04 July. Two clan militias (not identified) reportedly clashed at Xudeyle village (approx. 10kms SE of Matabaan). Both sides briefly exchange small arms gunfire. Three (03) clan militias were killed and two (02) others were injured in the incident. The armed confrontation is reportedly related to clan revenge and an ongoing hostility between two clans over grazing land dispute.",3,1571260130,SOM 6136288,706,SOM26197,26197,"04 July 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Balcad,,Balcad,2.39,45.3833,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","04 July. Al Shabaab elements reportedly attacked SNA troops position in Aliyaale village neighbourhoods, Balcad District. The SNA forces managed to fight off the attackers. As result, three civilian bystanders and one SNA soldier were injured in the clashes. Casualties from al Shabaab militants were not reported.",0,1571260130,SOM 6136289,706,SOM26201,26201,"04 July 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Mudug,Xarardheere,,Camaara,5.1143,47.9303,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","04 July. One female was killed when al Shabaab militants ambushed two vehicles carrying local people who fled from CAAD area after 4th July armed clash between al Shabaab militants and armed local residents. The ambush took place in the area between Caad and Camara villages on the night.",1,1618571822,SOM 6136290,706,SOM26200,26200,"04 July 2018",2018,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Djibouti)",,8,"Al Shabaab",,2,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,Jalalaqsi,,Jalalaqsi,3.3834,45.5969,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","04 July. An IED reportedly planted by al Shabaab went off in the proximity of AMISOM (Djiboutian National Defence Forces) checkpoint in Jalalaqsi town. Information indicates that AMISOM forces were not at the checkpoint during the explosion. No casualty reported from the incident.",0,1571260130,SOM 6233328,706,SOM26170,26170,"04 July 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Galmudug Administration",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Mudug,Hobyo,,Caad,6.3596,48.6282,1,"Daily Independent (Nigeria); Somali Memo",National-Regional,"04 July. Government soldiers of the Galmudug Administration clash with al Shabaab in the area between Adado and Xarardheere at Caad area. Clashes continued next day. Between 15-17 soldiers dead total",7,1572403613,SOM 6233329,706,SOM26174,26174,"04 July 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Galmudug Administration","AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Ethiopia)",1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Mudug,Hobyo,,Caad,6.3596,48.6282,1,"Daily Independent (Nigeria); Somali Memo",National-Regional,"04-06 July. Government soldiers of the Galmudug Administration (assisted by Ethiopia) clash with al Shabaab in the area between Adado and Xarardheere at Caad area. Between 15-17 soldiers dead over first two days, 1,500 civilians displaced. Al Shabaab claims 25 dead total over three days. Additionally, al Shabaab reportedly overtook Gabdhale village (assumedly on the final day) which was a central command for the Galmudug troops.",9,1572403613,SOM 5746457,706,SOM26166,26166,"03 July 2018",2018,2,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-)",,8,"Al Shabaab",,2,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,"Buufow Bacaad",1.7493,44.7437,2,"Al Furqaan",National,"03 July, on or before. An al Shabaab explosive targeted a AMISOM convoy travelling to Buufow from El Jalle. The vehicle was destroyed. Believed losses of lives - estimated at 10.",10,1567462129,SOM 7533617,706,SOM26193,26193,"03 July 2018",2018,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Waaberi",2.0195,45.31,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","03 July. Reports state that a magnetic IED attached to a private luxury vehicle detonated at the Via Liberia (Allay) vicinity in Waberi District. Moments before, the owner of the car noticed the device and alerted the police EOD team. However, as EOD team arrived on the scene to inspect the vehicle, the IED exploded. No casualties were reported. Perpetrators not known.",0,1618571821,SOM 7526713,706,SOM26167,26167,"03 July 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Mogadishu - Dharkenley",2.0095,45.25,1,"Shabelle Media Network",National,"03 July. Al Shabaab kills a civilian in Dharkenley during the evening hours.",1,1618571820,SOM 7212097,706,SOM26168,26168,"03 July 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Jowhar,,"Ceel Gamboole",3.0758,45.182,1,"Garowe Online",National,"03 July. Al Shabaab publicly executed a 93 year old elder over this participation in an election.",1,1600121124,SOM 5869672,706,SOM26164,26164,"03 July 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Afmadow,,Baarki,0.75,42.6,1,"Somali Memo",National,"03 July. Three Somali forces are dead following an attack by al Shabaab in Baaki.",3,1567462282,SOM 7799952,706,SOM26165,26165,"03 July 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Kismaayo,,Kismayo,-0.3603,42.5463,1,Xinhua,International,"03 July. The Somali National Army (SNA) killed at least 20 al-Shabaab militants in a fierce fighting in Somali's southern village of Muse Haji in Lower Juba.",20,1617662606,SOM 7530411,706,SOM26195,26195,"03 July 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Hawl Wadaag",2.048,45.32,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","03 July. Unidentified gunmen armed with pistols reportedly shot and killed a businessman who was leaving the local mosque after afternoon prayers in Howlwadag District. The perpetrators managed to escape. District police attended the scene, but no arrests were reported.",1,1618571821,SOM 6136293,706,SOM26680,26680,"03 July 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Qoryooley,,Qoryooley,1.7878,44.53,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","03 July. Al Shabaab fighters attack a SNAF base near Qoryoley. Assailants repelled.",0,1571260130,SOM 6136294,706,SOM26194,26194,"03 July 2018",2018,1,Protests,"Peaceful protest","Protesters (Somalia)",,6,,,0,60,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Mudug,Gaalkacyo,,Gaalkacyo,6.7697,47.4308,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","03 July. Local communities from North and South Galkayo protested due to high inflation and the devaluation of Somali shilling. Protestors complained of high prices of commodities and urged the government administration to look into the issue.",0,1571260130,SOM 7527479,706,SOM26162,26162,"02 July 2018",2018,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Islamic State (Somalia)",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Hawl Wadaag",2.048,45.32,2,Telegram,"New media","02 July. Six police officers are dead in an IED explosion near Bakaara Market. Islamic State claimed responsibility.",6,1618571820,SOM 7532365,706,SOM26192,26192,"02 July 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,17,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Hodan,,"Mogadishu - Hodan",2.0333,45.35,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","02 July. Reports stated that a government soldier shot and killed a Tuktuk driver at the Seybiano village neighbourhood in Hodan District. The perpetrators managed to escape from the scene. The motive of this shooting is unknown. The family of victim are reportedly seeking justice for their family member from Government.",1,1611019349,SOM 6315178,706,SOM26163,26163,"02 July 2018",2018,1,"Strategic developments",Agreement,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Kismaayo,,Bar-Sanguun,-0.4876,42.1839,1,Xinhua,International,"Agreement: 02 July. Ali Abdullahi, al-Shabab commander in charge of Hajji Muse area in Lower Juba region surrendered to the government forces during a joint operation in the town of Bar-Sanguun.",0,1572403786,SOM 7530413,706,SOM26189,26189,"02 July 2018",2018,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Hawl Wadaag",2.048,45.32,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","02 July. Reports state that the RCIED explosion targeting SNA Vehicle passing near Howlwadag junction road detonated at the Howlwadag junction road in Howlwadag District. The device reportedly missed its target and caused no casualties.",0,1618571821,SOM 7527601,706,SOM26159,26159,"02 July 2018",2018,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Hodan,,"Mogadishu - Hodan",2.0333,45.35,1,Twitter,"New media","02 July. At least two people injured in landline explosion near cinema Nasri in Hodan district. Perpetrators not known.",2,1611019334,SOM 7527628,706,SOM26160,26160,"02 July 2018",2018,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Wardhigley",2.0549,45.33,1,Twitter,"New media","02 July. Two injured in explosion from IED fitted to a car in Sinai road area of Mogadishu, Wardhigley. Perpetrators not known.",0,1618571820,SOM 7520725,706,SOM26161,26161,"02 July 2018",2018,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Hodan,,"Mogadishu - Hodan",2.0333,45.35,1,Alldhacdo,National,"02 July. A car bomb detonates near Kalkal Hospital in Hodan. Several injured. Suspected Al Shabaab attack.",0,1611019290,SOM 6136298,706,SOM26186,26186,"02 July 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)","AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-)",1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Qoryooley,,Qoryooley,1.7878,44.53,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","02 July. A senior Somali regional district official stated that AMISOM and government forces have captured an Al-Shabaab commander during a joint security operation on the outskirt of Qoryoley town. Other militants also arrested.",0,1571260130,SOM 6136299,706,SOM26187,26187,"02 July 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)","Hawiye Clan Group (Somalia)",1,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)","Abgal Clan Group (Somalia)",1,11,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Jowhar,,Ceel-Baraf,3.2048,45.7552,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","02 July. Two groups of SNAF engaged in exchange of gunfire in the vicinities of the El-Baraf village (approx. 35 km North East of Mahaday district). The soldiers divided along clan lines (namely Hawiye/Agbaal sub clans) clashed over Mira Kat related matters. One sub clan militia was killed while two others were injured during the exchange.",1,1571260130,SOM 6136300,706,SOM26191,26191,"02 July 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Jowhar,,"Ceel Gamboole",3.0758,45.182,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","02 July. Al Shabaab reportedly shot and killed a famous clan elder in public square in the centre of Gamboole. Reliable sources stated that the victim was part of the electoral delegates who participated in MPs elections in Hirshabelle state in 2016.",1,1571260130,SOM 6136301,706,SOM26188,26188,"02 July 2018",2018,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Shelling/artillery/missile attack","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Puntland Security Force",,1,"Military Forces of Somaliland (2010-)",,1,11,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Sool,"Laas Caanood",,"God Qaboobe",8.5358,47.8277,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","02 July. Puntland and Somaliland forces reportedly exchanged artillery rounds in the Frontlines of Tuka-Raq and God-Qaboobe bases. Both troops accused against each other of instigating the fighting. There were reports of casualties.",0,1571260130,SOM 6136302,706,SOM26190,26190,"02 July 2018",2018,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Shelling/artillery/missile attack","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Puntland Security Force",,1,"Military Forces of Somaliland (2010-)",,1,11,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Sool,"Laas Caanood",,"Tuko Raq",8.5673,47.6438,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","02 July. Puntland and Somaliland forces reportedly exchanged artillery rounds in the Frontlines of Tuka-Raq and God-Qaboobe bases. Both troops accused against each other of instigating the fighting. There were reports of casualties.",0,1571260130,SOM 6136303,706,SOM26679,26679,"02 July 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Jubaland Security Force",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Jamaame,,Jamaame,0.0692,42.7382,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","02 July. Armed clashes oppose Jubaland troops to al Shabaab fighters between Muse Haji and Aryaale bridge.",0,1571260130,SOM 7531567,706,SOM26677,26677,"01 July 2018",2018,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Yaqshid",2.0678,45.35,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","01 July. UVIED planted under a civilian vehicle detonates near Sinai Junction. Two civilian bystanders were injured.",0,1618571847,SOM 7529088,706,SOM26673,26673,"01 July 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,17,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Hodan,,"Mogadishu - Hodan",2.0333,45.35,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","01 July. MoSF soldier manning a checkpoint in Sey Biano opens fire against and kills the driver of an auto-rickshaw.",1,1611019338,SOM 7529089,706,SOM26674,26674,"01 July 2018",2018,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)","Government of Somalia (2017-)",7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Hodan,,"Mogadishu - Hodan",2.0333,45.35,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","01 July. IED detonates in vicinity of the al Nasri Cinema on Banadir Junction. The IED targeted a vehicle owned by Galmudug President Haaf and driven by his wife. One of the wife's sisters was injured by the blast.",0,1611019338,SOM 7530414,706,SOM26675,26675,"01 July 2018",2018,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Islamic State (Somalia)",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Hawl Wadaag",2.048,45.32,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","01 July. A roadside IED detonates against a SNAF convoy on Hawl Wadaag Junction in Mogadishu. The device misses its intended target. No casualties were reported. The Islamic State claimed responsibility shortly after the incident.",0,1618571847,SOM 7533783,706,SOM26158,26158,"01 July 2018",2018,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Shelling/artillery/missile attack","Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Wadajir",2.0462,45.3341,1,VOA,International,"01 July. At least five civilians were killed and more than 10 others wounded after al-Shabab militants fired mortars in a residential areas of Wadajir. The target of the attack may have been a nearby AMISOM base.",5,1618571820,SOM 7799283,706,SOM26156,26156,"01 July 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Jubaland Security Force",,1,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Jubaland Security Force",,1,11,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Kismaayo,,Kismayo,-0.3603,42.5463,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","01 July. A Jubaland soldier shot and killed his fellow soldier over land disputes at new Kismayo area in Farjano vicinity of Kismayo town.",1,1617662605,SOM 6136307,706,SOM26676,26676,"01 July 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Jowhar,,"Ceel Gamboole",3.0758,45.182,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","01 July. Al Shabaab execute a clan elder in Ceel Gamboole.",1,1571260130,SOM 6136308,706,SOM26157,26157,"01 July 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Buulo Folyo",2.1636,45.1105,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","01 July. Suspected al Shabaab fighters launched a hit and run attack on SNA troops based in Buulo-Folyo village vicinity, in Afgoye District. Al Shabaab militants were forced to withdraw after about 20 minutes of fighting. No casualties were reported from SNA soldiers and casualties from al Shabaab group could not be confirmed.",0,1571260130,SOM 6136309,706,SOM26678,26678,"01 July 2018",2018,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Ethiopia)",,8,"Al Shabaab",,2,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Baydhaba,,Baidoa,3.1172,43.6469,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","01 July. An al Shabaab IED targets a ENDF convoy outside of Baidoa.",0,1571260130,SOM 7527478,706,SOM26153,26153,"30 June 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Islamic State (Somalia)",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,Mogadishu,2.0414,45.3337,1,Telegram,"New media","30 June. Islamic State claims to have killed two civilians in the capital on 30 June.",2,1618571819,SOM 5869623,706,SOM26147,26147,"30 June 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Uganda)",,8,"Al Shabaab",,2,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,K60,1.9243,44.9231,1,"Somali Memo",National,"30 June. Al Shabaab attacks a AMISOM-Uganda base at K60. Fighting was reported as 'heavy.' Causalities reported.",10,1618571819,SOM 7579453,706,SOM26090,26090,"30 June 2018",2018,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Government of Somalia (2017-)",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Ceelasha Biyaha",2.0823,45.2102,1,Twitter,"New media","30 June. Governor of Lower Shabelle Mohamed Ibrahim Barre and a district official escaped with minor injuries after an IED blast targeted their vehicle at Weydow (Ceelasha Biyaha area) outside Mogadishu. A bodyguard was also injured.",0,1611613361,SOM 7533122,706,SOM26670,26670,"30 June 2018",2018,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Shelling/artillery/missile attack","Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (International)","Civilians (Somalia); UN: United Nations",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Wadajir",2.0462,45.3341,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","30 June. Al Shabaab fired heavy shells at UN personnel at Mogadishu airport. Three civilians injured in nearby residential areas.",0,1618571846,SOM 7529544,706,SOM26151,26151,"30 June 2018",2018,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)","Civilians (Somalia); Government of Somalia (2017-)",1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Mogadishu - Dharkenley",2.0095,45.25,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","30 June. The newly appointed Lower Shabelle governor, Mohamed Ibrahim Barre was slightly wounded after Remote Control Improvised Explosive Device (RCIED) targeted his convoy at the Tabeelaha Weydow neighbourhood, in Dharkenley District. One soldier was killed while three others including Elasha Biyaha settlement woman Chairperson sustained injuries and was rushed to Madina Hospital for further treatment. Al Shabaab claimed responsibility of the attack.",1,1618571819,SOM 5869641,706,SOM26150,26150,"30 June 2018",2018,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Uganda)",,8,"Al Shabaab",,2,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,Golweyn,1.6584,44.58,1,"Somali Memo",National,"30 June. Three AMISOM-Uganda are dead following an al Shabaab IED blast in Golweyn.",3,1567462282,SOM 7527576,706,SOM26155,26155,"30 June 2018",2018,1,"Explosions/Remote violence",Grenade,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Hawl Wadaag",2.048,45.32,1,Twitter,"New media","30 June. Three civilians and a government soldier wounded in grenade attack at Bar Ubah junction, Hawl Wadaag. Perpetrators not known.",0,1618571819,SOM 7525861,706,SOM26152,26152,"30 June 2018",2018,1,"Strategic developments","Change to group/activity","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,,,0,10,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,Mogadishu,2.0414,45.3337,1,"Radio Risala",Subnational,"Security measures: 30 June. Security forces block roads and add security in Mogadishu as a measure to curtail possible violence leading to the Somali Independence Day on 01/07.",0,1618571819,SOM 7526890,706,SOM26154,26154,"30 June 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Mogadishu - Dharkenley",2.0095,45.25,1,"Somali Memo",National,"30 June. An election elder, Ibrahim Ali Hassan, is assassinated in Dharkenley. Al Shabaab claimed responsibility.",1,1618571819,SOM 5746423,706,SOM26149,26149,"30 June 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Qoryooley,,Qoryooley,1.7878,44.53,1,"Al Furqaan",National,"30 June. Al Shabaab forces attack government troops in Qoryooley. Area residents heard an exchange of gunfire, which continued for a considerable amount of time, with government troops suffering casualties. Details of the casualties were not immediately available. Al-Shabab fighters captured two motorcycles.",10,1567462129,SOM 6136315,706,SOM26148,26148,"30 June 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Police Forces of Somaliland (2010-)",,1,"Habar Jeclo-Ahmed Farah Sub-Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,14,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Sanaag,"Ceel Afweyn",,"Ceel Afweyn",9.9293,47.2173,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","30 June. Habar Jeclo-Ahmed Farah militia attacked a police transport en route to Ceel Afweyn. The police were transporting a prisoner who was one of their clansmen. Both sides exchanged gunfire. Three SLP and local two militiamen were injured.",0,1571260130,SOM 6136317,706,SOM26672,26672,"30 June 2018",2018,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Djibouti)",,8,"Al Shabaab",,2,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,Jalalaqsi,,Jalalaqsi,3.3834,45.5969,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","30 June. IED targets Djiboutian convoy in Jalalaqsi.",0,1571260130,SOM 6136318,706,SOM26671,26671,"30 June 2018",2018,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Shelling/artillery/missile attack","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Puntland Security Force",,1,"Military Forces of Somaliland (2010-)",,1,11,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Sool,"Laas Caanood",,"Tuko Raq",8.5673,47.6438,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","30 June. Puntland and Somaliland forces exchange artillery fire along the frontline near Tukaraq. No casualties reported. The chain of events that led to the skirmish is unknown.",0,1571260130,SOM 6136321,706,SOM26143,26143,"29 June 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Non-state actor overtakes territory","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,"Buufow Bacaad",1.7493,44.7437,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","29 June. SNA and al Shabaab fighters clashed and exchanged gunfire at Buufow bacaad. Al Shabaab elements took control the town while SNA soldiers withdrew. However, one hour later SNA troops with re-enforcement recaptured the town from al Shabaab militants without resistance. At least two SNA soldiers were killed while three others including two civilian bystanders were injured.",2,1571260130,SOM 6136322,706,SOM26144,26144,"29 June 2018",2018,1,"Strategic developments","Non-violent transfer of territory","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,"Buufow Bacaad",1.7493,44.7437,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","29 June. SNA and al Shabaab fighters clashed and exchanged gunfire at Buufow bacaad. Al Shabaab elements took control the town while SNA soldiers withdrew. However, one hour later SNA troops with re- enforcement recaptured the town from al Shabaab militants without resistance. At least two SNA soldiers were killed while three others including two civilian bystanders were injured.",0,1571260130,SOM 6136323,706,SOM26668,26668,"29 June 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somaliland (2010-)",,1,"Ceel Afweyn Communal Militia (Somalia)",,4,14,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Sanaag,"Ceel Afweyn",,"Ceel Afweyn",9.9293,47.2173,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","29 June. Somaliland forces clash with local militia. One Somaliland soldier and three civilians are killed during the incident.",4,1571260130,SOM 6136327,706,SOM26145,26145,"29 June 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,17,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Diinsoor,,Abag-Tag,2.3403,42.7565,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","29 June. Southwest Special Police Forces shot and killed a rickshaw (Tri-cycle motorbike) driver near Abag Tag village (approx. 25kms SW of Diinsoor district), while reportedly passing through a route previously banned by SWSPF. Al Shabaab fighters had instructed the local transporters to use this route (banned by SWSPF) to prevent Southwest Administration to generate income from the transporters.",1,1571260130,SOM 6136328,706,SOM26666,26666,"29 June 2018",2018,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Burundi)",,8,"Al Shabaab",,2,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,Marka,1.7131,44.7639,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","29 June. UPDF logistics convoy travelling between Beled Amin and Buulo Mareer is hit by a roadside IED. One Caspir APC damaged and two UPDF injured.",0,1571260130,SOM 6136329,706,SOM26667,26667,"29 June 2018",2018,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Jubaland Security Force",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Jamaame,,Jamaame,0.0692,42.7382,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","29 June. Jubaland foot patrol targeted by a roadside IED between Sunguuni and Musa Haji. One Jubaland soldier was injured by the blast.",0,1571260130,SOM 6129491,706,SOM26088,26088,"29 June 2018",2018,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,,,0,20,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Qoryooley,,Qoryooley,1.7878,44.53,1,Twitter,"New media","29 June. Al-Shabab militants using explosives reportedly blew up one of the canal bridges linking Qoryoley town to Danow and Shalambod during the evening hours.",0,1571164645,SOM 7528532,706,SOM26142,26142,"29 June 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Bondhere",2.0456,45.34,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","29 June. Al Shabaab, armed with pistols shot and killed two police men (Municipal unit) while collecting revenue at the Afarta Jerdino junction road in Bondheere district. The perpetrators managed to escape after incident.",2,1618571819,SOM 7530068,706,SOM26669,26669,"29 June 2018",2018,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)","Government of Somalia (2017-)",1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Mogadishu - Daynile",2.0581,45.3003,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","29 June. IED targets the convoy transporting Governor of Lower Shabelle Mohamed Ibrahim Barre. One person was killed and seven soldiers injured.",1,1618571846,SOM 7528814,706,SOM26665,26665,"29 June 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Mogadishu - Dharkenley",2.0095,45.25,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","29 June. Unidentified gunmen armed with pistols assassinate a civilian in Dharkenley.",1,1618571846,SOM 7532662,706,SOM26664,26664,"29 June 2018",2018,1,"Explosions/Remote violence",Grenade,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Yaqshid",2.0678,45.35,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","29 June. A suspected al Shabaab militant hurled a hand grenade towards a MoSF checkpoint at Bar Ubaax Junction. A Somali soldier and three civilians were injured by the blast.",0,1618571846,SOM 7579550,706,SOM26146,26146,"29 June 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)","Students (Somalia)",7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Ceelasha Biyaha",2.0823,45.2102,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","29 June. Unidentified men armed with pistols reportedly shot and killed a University student at the Elasha Biyaha neighbourhood, in Afgoye Corridor. The victim was shot as he emerged from business shop going to his vehicle. The District Police attended the scene but no arrests were made. The perpetrators escaped in the victims' private vehicle.",1,1611613361,SOM 7530933,706,SOM26141,26141,"29 June 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Heliwa",2.0844,45.39,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","29 June. Suspected al Shabaab fighters launched a hit and run attack on SNA troops based in Heliwa's Livestock Market neighbourhood. Al Shabaab militants were forced to withdraw. No casualties were reported from Government soldiers. Casualties from al Shabaab group could not be confirmed.",0,1618571818,SOM 7527643,706,SOM26089,26089,"29 June 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Islamic State (Somalia)",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Government of Somalia (2017-)",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,Mogadishu,2.0414,45.3337,1,Twitter,"New media","29 June. Islamic State claims responsibility for the killing of two civil servants in Mogadishu. The location of the attack within the city is not known.",2,1618571816,SOM 7532299,706,SOM26140,26140,"28 June 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Islamic State (Somalia)",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Government of Somalia (2017-)",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Yaqshid",2.0678,45.35,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","28 June. Alleged Islamic State gunmen assassinate two Somali tax collectors at Afarta Jardiino Junction. The assailants escaped with confiscated weaponry.",2,1618571818,SOM 6128912,706,SOM26086,26086,"28 June 2018",2018,1,"Strategic developments","Change to group/activity","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Puntland Intelligence Agency",,1,,,0,10,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Nugaal,Garoowe,,Garowe,8.4064,48.4819,1,Twitter,"New media","Security measures: 28 June. Puntland regional admin has merged two security agencies - Puntland Intel Agency (PIA), and Puntland Security Service (PSS) to create one big agency known as the Puntland Intel and Security Agency (PISA). Move comes after recent sacking of intel and security chiefs.",0,1571164644,SOM 6136336,706,SOM26135,26135,"28 June 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Djibouti)",,8,"Al Shabaab",,2,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,Jalalaqsi,,Jalalaqsi,3.3834,45.5969,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","28 June. A Djiboutian convoy was struck by an IED in the outskirts of Jalalaqsi. Incident initiated a larger al Shabaab ambush. The resulting casualty figures are unknown.",0,1571260130,SOM 6136338,706,SOM26134,26134,"28 June 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Qoryooley,,Qoryooley,1.7878,44.53,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","28 June. Reports indicated that the al Shabaab fighters carried out an attack on the SNAF troops based in the outskirt of Qoryoley town (approx. six km North East of the town), Qoryoley District. The fighters exchanged gunfire with the SNAF for over an hour and briefly seized part of the SNA base, but later withdrew. Two (2) SNAF soldier and four (4) al Shabaab militants were killed while one SNAF Toyota battle wagon was destroyed.",6,1571260130,SOM 6136341,706,SOM26138,26138,"28 June 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Unidentified Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,47,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,"Belet Weyne",,Coomaad,5.0045,45.4728,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","28 June. Clan militias (not identified) shot and killed a civilian man near Coomaad village (approx. 45kms N of Beledweyne town). The incident is reportedly related to clan revenge and an ongoing hostility between two clan over grazing land dispute.",1,1571260130,SOM 7518998,706,SOM26137,26137,"28 June 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Journalists (Somalia); Women (Somalia)",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Hawl Wadaag",2.048,45.32,1,"Undisclosed Source; Twitter","Local partner-Other","28 June. A female journalist is assassinated by suspected al Shabaab gunmen near Dabka Junction, Hawl Wadaag.",1,1618571818,SOM 7526701,706,SOM27243,27243,"28 June 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Yaqshid",2.0678,45.35,1,"Shabelle Media Network",National,"28 June 2018: A member of Somali National Army was killed by unknown gunmen in the Sinay Junction area of Yaaqshiid district (Mogadishu). It was suspected that the gunmen were members of Al Shabaab.",1,1618571870,SOM 7278961,706,SOM26085,26085,"28 June 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Puntland Security Force",,1,"Military Forces of Somaliland (2010-)",,1,11,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Sool,"Laas Caanood",,"Tuko Raq",8.5673,47.6438,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","28 June. Sporadic exchanges of fire between Puntland and Somaliland forces at Tuko Raq. Locals report 'full scale clashes.'",0,1604354656,SOM 7579551,706,SOM26663,26663,"28 June 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)","Students (Somalia)",7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Ceelasha Biyaha",2.0823,45.2102,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","28 June. Unidentified gunmen assassinate a university student in Ceelasha Biyaha.",1,1611613361,SOM 6256040,706,SOM26136,26136,"28 June 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Non-state actor overtakes territory","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,Baasl,1.7642,44.6706,1,Calamada,National,"28 June. Al Shabaab attacks and takes over a Somali military base at Bilal (Baasl) area on the outskirts of Marka town. Somali forces fled the location after al Shabaab began opening fire on the location.",0,1572403705,SOM 7528167,706,SOM26139,26139,"28 June 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Bondhere",2.0456,45.34,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","28 June. Reports indicate that an unidentified gunman armed with a pistol reportedly shot and killed a civilian businessman inside his shop at the Siinaay Market neighbourhood, in Bondheere District. The perpetrators managed to flee the scene. District Police visited the scene and conducted security operations to no avail.",1,1618571818,SOM 7527664,706,SOM26087,26087,"28 June 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)","Journalists (Somalia); Women (Somalia)",7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,Mogadishu,2.0414,45.3337,1,Twitter,"New media","28 June. A female journalist is assassinated by unidentified gunmen near Dabka Junction, Mogadishu.",1,1618571816,SOM 6331671,706,SOM26129,26129,"27 June 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Police Forces of Somaliland (2010-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Sool,"Laas Caanood",,Laascaanood,8.4774,47.3597,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","27 June. Local militiamen loyal to Puntland raid a Somaliland Police station in Laascaanood and liberate an undetermined number of inmates. The assailants escaped.",0,1572909565,SOM 6136345,706,SOM26659,26659,"27 June 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Matabaan Communal Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,47,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,"Belet Weyne",,Matabaan,5.1994,45.5252,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","27 June. Clan gunmen assassinate a civilian in Coomaad. The killing is linked to an ongoing land dispute over grazing lands in the area. Tensions run high around the settlement.",1,1571260130,SOM 6136346,706,SOM26130,26130,"27 June 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Qoryooley,,"Buulo Sheekh",1.7531,44.5597,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","27 June. SNAF forces kill four al Shabaab fighters during clashes near Buulo Sheekh. The chain of events that led to the skirmish is unknown.",4,1571260130,SOM 6136347,706,SOM26131,26131,"27 June 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,Maduulow,1.7043,44.5598,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","27 June. Armed clashes erupt between SNAF forces and al Shabaab fighters near Madow settlement. The resulting casualty figures and chain of events that led to the skirmish are unknown.",0,1618571818,SOM 6136350,706,SOM26081,26081,"27 June 2018",2018,1,Protests,"Peaceful protest","Protesters (Somalia)",,6,,,0,60,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Sanaag,Ceerigaabo,,Ceerigaabo,10.6218,47.3681,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","27 June. Erigavo residents demonstrated against the Rahanweyn traders (Rahanweyn are People from South West of Somalia namely Baidoa and Hudur) that occupy the strategic business centres in Erigavo town. They appealed to SL government to deport Rahanweyn traders from Erigavo (Back to Somalia) as they are not Somalilanders.",0,1571260130,SOM 6136352,706,SOM26083,26083,"27 June 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,17,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,"Qansax Dheere",,"Bulo Addoy",2.6619,42.9889,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","27 June. Southwest Special Police Forces (SWSPF) reportedly shot and killed a minibus driver at Bulo Addoy village (approx. 22kms S of Qansax-Dheere district). The SWSPF were in a security operation during the incident, and reportedly had instructed drivers to avoid using this road earlier. The motive behind the killing is unclear yet.",1,1571260130,SOM 6136353,706,SOM26662,26662,"27 June 2018",2018,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Baraawe,,Baraawe,1.1132,44.0297,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","27 June. A roadside IED targets a SNAF foot patrol in Baraawe.",0,1571260130,SOM 6136356,706,SOM26082,26082,"27 June 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Puntland Security Force",,1,"Military Forces of Somaliland (2010-)",,1,11,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Sool,"Laas Caanood",,"God Qaboobe",8.5358,47.8277,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","27 June. Puntland and Somaliland forces reportedly exchanged artillery fire in God-Qaboobe during the afternoon.",0,1571260130,SOM 7274586,706,SOM26079,26079,"27 June 2018",2018,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)","Private Security Forces (United States)",1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle","Wanla Weyn",,"Wanla Weyne",2.6195,44.8936,1,"Al Furqaan",National,"27 June. Al Shabaab media reports an IED explosion targeting Somali and US trained Bancroft mercenaries caused fatalities. The source claims 11 Bancroft soldiers dead as well as 'other soldiers.' (estimated total of 21 fatalities)",21,1604354634,SOM 7528290,706,SOM26084,26084,"27 June 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Bondhere",2.0456,45.34,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","27 June. Reports indicate that an unidentified gunman armed with a pistol reportedly shot and killed a Police Officer while on duty at the Siinaay junction road vicinity, in Bondheere District. The perpetrators seized an AK 47 belonging to the victim and managed to flee the scene. District Police visited the scene and conducted security operations to no avail.",1,1618571816,SOM 7533440,706,SOM26133,26133,"27 June 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Wardhigley",2.0549,45.33,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","27 June. Unidentified gunmen assassinate a businessman near Sinai Junction. The assailants escaped. The motives behind the killing are unknown.",1,1618571818,SOM 7279004,706,SOM26078,26078,"27 June 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Puntland Security Force",,1,"Military Forces of Somaliland (2010-)",,1,11,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Sool,"Laas Caanood",,"Tuko Raq",8.5673,47.6438,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","27 June. Sporadic exchanges of fire between Puntland and Somaliland forces at Tuko Raq on the night of June 26-27. Locals report 'full scale clashes.'",0,1604354656,SOM 7530416,706,SOM26132,26132,"27 June 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)","Journalists (Somalia)",7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Hawl Wadaag",2.048,45.32,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","27 June. Unidentified gunmen attempt to assassinate Somali journalist Farhiyo Mohamud Mire near Dabka Junction. The assailants escaped the scene. The victim survived. The motives behind the incident are unknown.",0,1618571818,SOM 6233326,706,SOM26080,26080,"27 June 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Juba",Jilib,,Jilib,0.4833,42.7666,1,"Radio Mogadishu; Twitter","New media-National","27 June. The Somali National Army has conducted a planned operation in Jilib town [southern Somalia] attacking a house where more than 30 foreign al-Shabab terrorists were living in killing all. Information from the national security agency says that most of the foreign fighters killed are Kenyan and Sudanese nationals. The operation is beloved to have been launched to target Bashir Qorgab, a senior Al-Shabab figure with $5m bounty on his head.",30,1572403613,SOM 6308376,706,SOM27242,27242,"26 June 2018",2018,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Balcad,,Balad,2.35,45.3833,2,"Shabelle Media Network",National,"26 June 2018: Two Somali soldiers were killed when their car ran over an improvised explosive device (IED) claimed by Al Shabaab which was targeted at the Somali security forces at Il-baq village, outside of Balad town which is about 30 KM away north of Mogadishu.",2,1572403778,SOM 6136360,706,SOM26076,26076,"26 June 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Warmahan,2.3963,45.0159,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","26 June. Reports indicated that an RCIED targeting an SNA Vehicle Convoy from Afgoye and heading towards Wanlaweyne detonated in the vicinity of Warmahan village (approx. 22km North West of Afgoye), Afgoye District. The device hit and damaged one SNA battlewagon. Three SNA soldiers were killed including a senior officer. SNA soldiers reacted with gunfire in the suspected direction where they believed the attackers were hiding. Al Shabaab claimed responsibility for the attack.",3,1571260130,SOM 6136364,706,SOM26074,26074,"26 June 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Baydhaba,,Bardaale,3.3516,44.1223,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","26 June. Suspected al Shabaab fighters shot and killed two Southwest State Special Police forces (SWSPF) in Berdaale town (approx. 56kms NW of Baidoa town). The two soldiers were heading to their residence during the attack. The perpetrators took the rifle of the victims and managed to escape from the scene.",2,1618571815,SOM 6136365,706,SOM26128,26128,"26 June 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Baydhaba,,Baidoa,3.1172,43.6469,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","26 June. Unidentified gunmen assassinate two Southwest soldiers in Baidoa. The assailants escaped. The motives behind the incident are unknown.",2,1571260130,SOM 6136370,706,SOM26077,26077,"26 June 2018",2018,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,Shalaambood,1.7087,44.6961,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","26 June. An RCIED targeting an SNA convoy travelling near Shalamboot town heading towards El-jaale in Merka district detonated. Sources said that the blast reportedly hit one SNA truck. At least one SNA soldier was injured in the incident. Al Shabaab fighters claimed the responsibility.",0,1571260130,SOM 7163452,706,SOM26073,26073,"26 June 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somaliland (2010-)",,1,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Puntland Security Force",,1,11,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Sool,"Laas Caanood",,"Tuko Raq",8.5673,47.6438,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 26 June 2018, Somaliland forces clashed with Puntland forces after the deployment of Puntland troops and hardware to Tuka-raq village (Laas Caanood, Sool).",0,1595270721,SOM 7532425,706,SOM26127,26127,"26 June 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Islamic State (Somalia)",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,Mogadishu,2.0414,45.3337,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","26 June. The Islamic State's Amaq News Agency claimed responsibility for the alleged killing of a SNPF officer in Mogadishu. The incident and its exact location within the city are not known.",1,1618571817,SOM 7692176,706,SOM26075,26075,"26 June 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Hamar Jabjab",2.0276,45.33,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","26 June. Reports indicate that an unidentified gunman armed with a pistol reportedly shot and killed a well-known Clan elder namely Abdi Ulusow while exiting the local Mosque at the conclusion of evening prayer in Suuqa- Yaraha vicinity, in Hamarjajab District. Reliable sources stated that the victim was an electoral delegate who participated in the local elections in Hirshabelle state. The Perpetrators managed to escape. No comment from District Officials regarding the incident.",1,1618571815,SOM 7279076,706,SOM26658,26658,"26 June 2018",2018,1,Protests,"Peaceful protest","Protesters (Somalia)",,6,,,0,60,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Sanaag,Ceerigaabo,,Ceerigaabo,10.6218,47.3681,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","26 June. Local civilians protest against Rahanweyn traders operating in Ceerigaabo and ask Somalilander authorities to deport them due to their status as 'non-Somalilander'.",0,1604354656,SOM 6136374,706,SOM26071,26071,"25 June 2018",2018,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-)",,8,"Al Shabaab",,2,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Balcad,,Gololey,2.4492,45.3542,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","25 June. Reports indicated that an RCIED targeting an AMISOM Convoy travelling from Balcad to Jowhar town detonated on the outskirt of Gololey village, Balcad District. At least two AMISOM soldiers were killed while two others were injured. The explosion also damaged an AMISOM APC. The perpetrators managed to escape. Al Shabaab claimed responsibility for the attack.",2,1571260130,SOM 6136376,706,SOM26070,26070,"25 June 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Balcad,,Qalimow,2.5878,45.3695,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","25 June. Reports indicated that an RCIED targeting a Senior SNA officer and his security detail travelling from Mogadishu to Jowhar town, detonated at Qalimow village, in Balcad District. The blast reportedly killed two SNA soldiers while three others were seriously injured. SNA soldiers reacted with gunfire in the general direction where the alleged attackers were believed to be hiding. The perpetrators managed to escape. Al Shabaab claimed responsibility.",2,1571260130,SOM 6136377,706,SOM26072,26072,"25 June 2018",2018,1,"Strategic developments",Other,"Al Shabaab",,2,,,0,20,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Juba",Jilib,,Jilib,0.4833,42.7666,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","Non-violent activity: 25 June. Al Shabaab leader Ahmed Diriye also known as Abu Ubeidah has reportedly died of cancer in Jilib town on 25 June. Al Shabaab denies this, claiming the leader is alive and healthy.",0,1571260130,SOM 6136379,706,SOM26656,26656,"25 June 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Baydhaba,,Berdale,3.2144,43.198,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","25 June. Suspected al Shabaab gunmen assassinate two Southwest Special Police Force officers in Berdale. The assailants escaped the scene with confiscated weaponry.",2,1571260130,SOM 6136380,706,SOM26657,26657,"25 June 2018",2018,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,Shalaambood,1.7087,44.6961,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","25 June. An al Shabaab IED targets soldiers outside of Shalambood. One injury.",0,1571260130,SOM 6304365,706,SOM26069,26069,"25 June 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Balcad,,Warshiikh,2.2983,45.798,2,"Radio Risala",National,"25 June. Five travellers are killed outside of Warshiikh by unidentified gunmen.",5,1572403772,SOM 6136383,706,SOM26126,26126,"24 June 2018",2018,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Shelling/artillery/missile attack","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Puntland Security Force",,1,"Military Forces of Somaliland (2010-)",,1,11,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Sool,"Laas Caanood",,"Tuko Raq",8.5673,47.6438,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","24 June. Puntland forces fire several mortar rounds towards Somaliland positions near Tukaraq. Somaliland forces reply with counter battery fire. No casualties reported.",0,1571260130,SOM 5318096,706,SOM26068,26068,"24 June 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Qoryooley,,Qoryooley,1.7878,44.53,1,"Shabelle Media Network",Subnational,"24 June. 5 al Shabaab and one civilian dead during clashes with government forces in Qoryooley.",6,1561469329,SOM 6233325,706,SOM26067,26067,"24 June 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Government regains territory","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Kismaayo,,Arare,-0.2021,42.607,2,"Xinhua; Radio Risala",National-International,"24 June. Somali army attack and overtake an al Shabaab position north of Kismayo known at Arare Bridge (unknown location; possibly spanning the Webi Jubba River; coordinated approx). 7 al Shabaab dead.",7,1572403613,SOM 6136384,706,SOM26066,26066,"23 June 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-)","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",8,"Al Shabaab",,2,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Afgooye,2.15,45.116,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","23 June. A 15 minutes exchange of gunfire between AMISOM/SNA troops and a group of suspected al Shabaab fighters was reported at Embareeso village located 5km North of Afgoye district. The attack began with mortar shells fire towards AMISOM SNA bases followed by light gunfire which ensued for about 15 minutes after which suspected al Shabaab militants withdrew.",0,1571260130,SOM 6136386,706,SOM26125,26125,"23 June 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Police Forces of Somaliland (2010-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Sool,"Laas Caanood",,Laascaanood,8.4774,47.3597,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","23 June. Gunmen loyal to Puntland attack two Somaliland Police stations in Laascaanood. Sool Governor supporting Puntland announces inmates were released during the operation. Casualties unknown.",0,1571260130,SOM 6136387,706,SOM26062,26062,"23 June 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)","Women (Somalia)",7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Mudug,Gaalkacyo,,Garsoor,6.7662,47.4279,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","23 June. Two women were shot and killed after unidentified armed man gun fired at the front of their residence near Kulmiye Hotel in Garsoor village. The motive behind the shooting is unknown. Puntland police are investigating the incident.",2,1571260130,SOM 7532102,706,SOM26064,26064,"23 June 2018",2018,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Shelling/artillery/missile attack","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Wardhigley",2.0549,45.33,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","23 June. Unconfirmed reports stated that at least three (3) suspected 60 mm mortar rounds launched from unknown direction landed in multiple locations inside of Howlwadag and Wardhigley Districts respectively. The devices landed in an empty place, no casualties were reported. Perpetrators, who remained unidentified by the source, managed to escape.",0,1618571815,SOM 5903719,706,SOM26655,26655,"23 June 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Habar Gedir-Saleban Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Civilians (Somalia)","Marehan-Wagardhac Sub-Clan Group (Somalia)",7,47,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Galgaduud,Cabudwaaq,,Cabudwaaq,6.1478,46.3964,1,"VOA; Radio Kulmiye; AP; AFP",National-International,"23 June. A Wagardhac/Marehan civilian was killed by Suleiman/Habargidir gunmen in Balli Cad. The assailants escaped. The incident is linked to clan-revenge.",1,1567462433,SOM 7530417,706,SOM26063,26063,"23 June 2018",2018,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Shelling/artillery/missile attack","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Hawl Wadaag",2.048,45.32,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","23 June. Unconfirmed reports stated that at least three (3) suspected 60 mm mortar rounds launched from unknown direction landed in multiple locations inside of Howlwadag and Wardhigley Districts respectively. The devices landed in an empty place, no casualties were reported. Perpetrators, who remained unidentified by the source, managed to escape.",0,1618571815,SOM 7533041,706,SOM26065,26065,"23 June 2018",2018,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Waaberi",2.0195,45.31,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","23 June. A UVIED attached to a private vehicle owned by a government SNA official soldier detonated near the Hanti-Wadaag village neighbourhood, in Waberi district. The target person survived the explosion. No civilian casualties were reported. Government soldiers arrived on the scene and conducted a search operation, however no arrests were reported.",0,1618571815,SOM 6136392,706,SOM26060,26060,"22 June 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-)",,8,"Al Shabaab",,2,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Warmahan,2.3963,45.0159,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","22 June. Reports stated that a RCIED buried along the roadside targeted AMISOM forces (consist of 9 battle wagons) at the Warmahan village neighbourhood, Afgoye District. After RCIED blast, al Shabaab engaged the forces in a well-organized direct ambush attack against Convoy which began with rocket propelled grenades (RPGs) followed by heavy gunfire which lasted about one hour after which al Shabaab militants withdrew. Two Vehicles were destroyed by IED explosion and RPG fired by al Shabaab militants. At least 11 people including soldiers and al Shabaab were killed in the fight.",11,1571260130,SOM 6136393,706,SOM26061,26061,"22 June 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Balcad,,Xawaadleey,2.5826,45.4894,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","22 June. Reports stated that the government soldiers reportedly shot and killed an unidentified militiaman and injured another one in Xawadley village approximately 24 Kms NE of Balcad District. This shooting came after the militants attempted to open the river edge flood bridge which was closed with sack and stones by the residence people and Government as to protect extra floods. Three others were captured and arrested by Hirshabelle forces.",1,1571260130,SOM 6136395,706,SOM26124,26124,"22 June 2018",2018,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Shelling/artillery/missile attack","AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Uganda)",,8,"Al Shabaab",,2,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Baraawe,,Baraawe,1.1132,44.0297,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","22 June. UPDF forces fire several mortar rounds towards a group of al Shabaab fighters 3km north of FOB Embresso. Outcome and resulting casualty figures unknown.",0,1571260130,SOM 7530418,706,SOM26123,26123,"22 June 2018",2018,1,"Explosions/Remote violence",Grenade,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Hawl Wadaag",2.048,45.32,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","22 June. Suspected al Shabaab assailant hurls a hand grenade towards a MoSF checkpoint in Hawl Wadaag. One MoSF soldier and two civilian bystanders were injured by the blast. The perpetrator escaped the scene.",0,1618571817,SOM 7529398,706,SOM26059,26059,"22 June 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Waaberi",2.0195,45.31,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","22 June. Reports stated that a hand grenade was hurled at SNA checkpoint near the District Commissioner's Office neighbourhood, in Waberi District. Soldiers reacted with gunfire in the direction believed to be where the perpetrators were hiding. One person was injured by the blast. Government soldiers conducted security search operation of this incident and arrested several suspects.",0,1618571815,SOM 7799311,706,SOM26057,26057,"21 June 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Jubaland Security Force",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Kismaayo,,Kismayo,-0.3603,42.5463,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","21 June. Jubaland forces who were on foot security patrol clashed with al Shabaab fighters near Jubaland/Somali base at Sunguuni village (42km North East of Kismayo town). Four al Shabaab fighters and one Jubbland soldier were reportedly killed and others injured as the result of heavy gunfire exchange. The injured soldier was taken to Kismayo for treatment.",5,1617662605,SOM 6136398,706,SOM26058,26058,"21 June 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Badhaadhe,,Hosingow,-0.1734,41.2695,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","21 June. Information indicates that suspected al Shabaab fighters ambushed a civilian Toyota transporting (Khad/Mira) from Hagardera Kenya to Hoosingo village at approx. 09km west of the village and (c.75kms SE of Dhobley town). The driver of the vehicle was reportedly killed in the attack while the second driver managed to escape the vehicle with the goods from the incident location.",1,1618571814,SOM 6136399,706,SOM26056,26056,"21 June 2018",2018,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Air/drone strike","Military Forces of Kenya (2013-)",,8,"Al Shabaab",,2,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Gedo,"Belet Xaawo",,"Belet Xaawo",3.7807,41.8943,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","21 June. Report indicates that a Kenyan warplane conducted an airstrike against an al Shabaab position at Tima Cade grazing area (approx. 25km S of Burdhubo district). According to the information, the warplane targeted al Shabaab hideouts.",0,1571260130,SOM 6136400,706,SOM26122,26122,"21 June 2018",2018,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Shelling/artillery/missile attack","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Puntland Security Force",,1,"Military Forces of Somaliland (2010-)",,1,11,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Sool,"Laas Caanood",,"Tuko Raq",8.5673,47.6438,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","21 June. Puntland and Somaliland forces exchange artillery fire at Tuko Raq. No causalities.",0,1571260130,SOM 7527868,706,SOM26121,26121,"21 June 2018",2018,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Shelling/artillery/missile attack","Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Hawl Wadaag",2.048,45.32,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","21 June. Suspected al Shabaab fighters fire three 60mm mortar rounds towards the Parliament building. The rounds land 150-200m from the building. No casualties reported.",0,1618571817,SOM 6136403,706,SOM26052,26052,"20 June 2018",2018,1,"Strategic developments","Looting/property destruction","Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Diinsoor,,Diinsoor,2.4074,42.9766,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","Looting: 20 June. South West Special Police Forces (SWSPF) launched a security operation at Buur Midow village (approx. 40kms SE of Dinsoor district). During the operation, SWSPF allegedly broke doors of several shops in the village and took some items. The shops were reportedly owned by al Shabaab, no confrontation was reported from the village during the operation.",0,1571260130,SOM 6136404,706,SOM26120,26120,"20 June 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Unidentified Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Unidentified Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,44,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,"Bulo Burto",,Moqokori,4.0625,46.1342,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","20 June. Two unidentified clans clash in the outskirts of Muqakoori. The exact location of the skirmish and resulting casualty figures are unknown.",0,1571260130,SOM 6136405,706,SOM26053,26053,"20 June 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Diinsoor,,"Qod Qod",2.2484,43.2221,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","20 June. South West Special Police Forces (SWSPF) shot and killed three al Shabaab suspects driving a motorbike near Qod Qod village (approx. 30kms SE of Dinsoor district). The SWSPF were in a security operation and heading back to their base in Dinsoor district during the incident. No casualty was reported from SWSPF.",3,1571260130,SOM 6136406,706,SOM26055,26055,"20 June 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-)",,8,"Al Shabaab",,2,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Balcad,,Balcad,2.39,45.3833,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","20 June. Reports state that a RCIED targeting AMISOM supply convoy from Mogadishu heading to Jowhar town detonated at the Eggero settlement between Gololey and Garsaale village under Balcad District (Middle Shabelle region) followed by gunfire. One vehicle was reportedly damaged. One soldier was reported injured by the blast.",0,1571260130,SOM 6136412,706,SOM26050,26050,"20 June 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,17,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Mudug,Gaalkacyo,,Gaalkacyo,6.7697,47.4308,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","20 June. A Khat dealer was shot and injured after a dispute to pay taxes at the check near the Greenline between North and South Galkayo. The customs police seized the Mira Khat that trafficker attempted to smuggle without payment the legal duty. The injured person was taken to hospital for treatment and PL police are investigating the incident.",0,1571260130,SOM 6136413,706,SOM26051,26051,"20 June 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,17,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Baydhaba,,Baidoa,3.1172,43.6469,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","20 June. Local police forces in a security patrol shot and killed a man and injured two others in Adaado section of Berdale neighbourhood. The security forces reportedly suspected the man and opened fire at him. No further casualty reported form the incident. The police commissioner reportedly ordered the arrest of the men that perpetrated this crime.",1,1571260130,SOM 7532254,706,SOM26054,26054,"20 June 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Mogadishu - Daynile",2.0581,45.3003,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","20 June. A hand grenade was hurled at SNA checkpoint near Ex. Control vicinity, in Dayniile District. Soldiers reacted with gunfire in general direction believed to be where the perpetrator(s) was hiding. Perpetrators not known.",0,1618571814,SOM 7525860,706,SOM26049,26049,"20 June 2018",2018,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Students (Somalia)",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Hodan,,"Mogadishu - Hodan",2.0333,45.35,1,"Radio Risala",Subnational,"20 June. Suspected al Shabaab detonates an explosive under the car of two students in Hodan district. One injury reported.",0,1611019305,SOM 7529476,706,SOM26047,26047,"19 June 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Heliwa",2.0844,45.39,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","19 June. Report stated that the dead body of a young man with knife wounds was found in his home at the Livestock Market area, Heliwa District. The motive for his death is unknown.",1,1618571814,SOM 7531276,706,SOM26046,26046,"19 June 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) National Intelligence and Security Agency",,1,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,11,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Hodan,,"Mogadishu - Hodan",2.0333,45.35,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","19 June. Reports stated that a NISA soldier shot and killed a traffic police officer at the Jiradda Taleex (Talex Allay) vicinity, in Hodan District. The motive is not yet clear, however reports suggested that the two men had some arguments before the incident occurred. The perpetrator was arrested by his colleagues.",1,1611019346,SOM 7799636,706,SOM26048,26048,"19 June 2018",2018,1,"Explosions/Remote violence",Grenade,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Kismaayo,,Kismayo,-0.3603,42.5463,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","19 June. Suspected al Shabaab member hurled a hand grenade at Dalacada police post of (Calanley neighbourhood in Kismayo town) the hand grenade reportedly hit and exploded the wall of the police post. The perpetrator managed to escape from the area. The security forces conducted search security operation after the incident to the roads leading the base. No arrest in connection of the incident have reported",0,1617662605,SOM 6136415,706,SOM26045,26045,"19 June 2018",2018,1,"Strategic developments","Change to group/activity","Al Shabaab",,2,,,0,20,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Mudug,Xarardheere,,Dabagalo,4.9217,47.6652,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","Recruitment: 19 June. Al Shabaab fighters ordered the local communities in Dabagalo and Dumaye villages (c. 47 km north west of Harardhere) to provide minimum 200 young boys to al Shabaab. Reports indicates that al Shabaab has aggressively increased the recruitment of children in their controlled area as well as the surrounding villages. Reportedly, locals are against the demand and al Shabaab threatened with reprisals against communities that refuses to comply. Tension is reportedly to be high in the two communities. No reported violence.",0,1571260130,SOM 7799959,706,SOM26044,26044,"19 June 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Government regains territory","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)","Military Forces of the United States (2017-2021)",1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Kismaayo,,Kismayo,-0.3603,42.5463,2,Xinhua,International,"19 June. At least 12 al-Shabaab fighters were killed and several others escaped with injuries in a fierce fighting with Somali National Army (SNA) at a location in the southern port town of Kismayo known as Bar-Sanguni. United States forces were also involved. SNA and US were able to gain control of the area following the fighting.",12,1617662606,SOM 6136421,706,SOM26043,26043,"18 June 2018",2018,1,Riots,"Mob violence","Rioters (Somalia)",,5,"Police Forces of Somaliland (2010-)","Government of Somaliland (2010-)",1,15,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Awdal,Borama,,Borama,9.9387,43.1839,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","18 June. Borama local government official and Police were stoned by Tuur-qaylo residents as they prepared a waste dump in their neighbourhood (Borama town). Police seriously wounded one person and arrested many others.",0,1571260130,SOM 6136422,706,SOM26042,26042,"18 June 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Baydhabo Communal Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,47,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Baydhaba,,Baidoa,3.1172,43.6469,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","18 June. Armed men shot and killed a civilian man after a brief altercation over land dispute at the outskirt of Baidoa town. The perpetrators managed to escape from the area. The local police forces arrived at the scene, where they pursued the perpetrators and managed to apprehend them. Three persons and the perpetrators were arrested in connection to this incident.",1,1571260130,SOM 6304369,706,SOM26039,26039,"18 June 2018",2018,1,Protests,"Peaceful protest","Protesters (Somalia)",,6,,,0,60,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Nugaal,Garoowe,,Garowe,8.4064,48.4819,1,"Radio Risala",National,"18 June. Residents of Garowe town in the semi-autonomous Puntland region of Somalia held a large anti-Somaliland demonstration in the town on 18 June.",0,1572403772,SOM 6304370,706,SOM26038,26038,"18 June 2018",2018,1,"Strategic developments","Change to group/activity","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Puntland Security Force",,1,,,0,10,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Sool,"Laas Caanood",,Laascaanood,8.4774,47.3597,2,"Radio Risala",National,"Movement of forces: 18 June. A large number of Puntland forces move toward Las Anod in response to ongoing unrest with Somaliland forces in the region.",0,1572403772,SOM 7713016,706,SOM26040,26040,"18 June 2018",2018,2,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of the United States (2017-2021)",,8,"Al Shabaab",,2,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Awdheegle,1.9833,44.8333,2,"Shabelle Media Network",Subnational,"18 June, on or before. US warplanes (possibly helicopters) landed in Shangare, Awheegle area and Bariirre, abducted seven and killed two members of al Shabaab.",1,1614039930,SOM 7713018,706,SOM26041,26041,"18 June 2018",2018,2,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of the United States (2017-2021)",,8,"Al Shabaab",,2,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Bariirre,2.0476,44.8975,1,"Shabelle Media Network",Subnational,"18 June, on or before. US warplanes (possibly helicopters) landed in Shangare, Awheegle area and Bariirre, abducted seven and killed two members of al Shabaab.",1,1614039930,SOM 7529795,706,SOM26036,26036,"17 June 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,17,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Karan",2.0652,45.39,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","17 June. Reports stated that a Government soldier armed with AK47 reportedly shot and killed three men from the same family at the Suuqa Kaaran vicinity in Kaaran District. Further reports suggested that, the primary motive for the clash relates to a land dispute between the two groups. The District soldiers arrived on the scene and conducted security search operation but no arrests were made. The perpetrator managed to escape.",2,1618571814,SOM 6136424,706,SOM26037,26037,"17 June 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,"Bulo Mareer",1.6298,44.5196,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","17 June. Suspected al Shabaab fighters launched a hit and run attack against a SNA troop based in Bullo Mareer's entrance checkpoint neighbourhood. The clash was initiated with rocket propelled grenade (RPG) followed by heavy machine gunfire which lasted for about 20 minutes, after which al Shabaab militants were forced to withdraw. Reportedly, one SNA soldier was injured in the fight.",0,1571260130,SOM 6136425,706,SOM26033,26033,"17 June 2018",2018,1,Protests,"Peaceful protest","Protesters (Somalia)","Women (Somalia)",6,,,0,60,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Sanaag,Ceerigaabo,,"Fiqi Fuliye",10.0271,47.7816,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","17 June. A Group of Fiqi Fuliye (82km SE of Erigavo) residents, mainly youths and women staged a demonstration against Somaliland presence in Sool region and in support of Puntland government. The protestors reportedly marched in the village streets, chanting anti- Somaliland slogans.",0,1571260130,SOM 6133172,706,SOM26034,26034,"17 June 2018",2018,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Air/drone strike","Military Forces of Kenya (2013-)",,8,"Al Shabaab",,2,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Gedo,Garbahaarey,,"Ceel Cadde",3.0359,41.8674,1,"Shabelle Media Network; Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","17 June. Suspected Kenyan air force conducted an airstrike against al Shabaab positions in Ceel cade village approx. 60km SW of Garbaharrey district. According to the information, the warplane also targeted Cel cadud village, located near Ceel cade village. As a result, three civilians were reportedly injured. There are reports of casualties from al Shabaab fighters but the exact numbers could not be ascertained. 10 fatalities spread over two locations.",5,1571260123,SOM 6133173,706,SOM26035,26035,"17 June 2018",2018,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Air/drone strike","Military Forces of Kenya (2013-)",,8,"Al Shabaab",,2,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Gedo,"Belet Xaawo",,"Ceel Gaduud",3.3619,41.8403,1,"Undisclosed Source; Shabelle Media Network","Local partner-Other","17 June. Suspected Kenyan air force conducted an airstrike against al Shabaab positions in Ceel cade village approx. 60km SW of Garbaharrey district. According to the information, the warplane also targeted Cel cadud village, located near Ceel cade village. As a result, three civilians were reportedly injured. There are reports of casualties from al Shabaab fighters but the exact numbers could not be ascertained. 10 fatalities spread over two locations.",5,1618571814,SOM 6304366,706,SOM26030,26030,"16 June 2018",2018,2,Protests,"Excessive force against protesters","Protesters (Somalia)",,6,"Military Forces of Somaliland (2010-)",,1,16,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Sool,"Laas Caanood",,Laascaanood,8.4774,47.3597,1,"Radio Risala",National,"16 June, on or about. Somaliland forces open fire on a group of anti-Somaliland demonstrators in Las Anod. The exact date of the event is not known - source dated 18 June, explaining that it took place 'a few days ago.'",0,1572403772,SOM 6304367,706,SOM26031,26031,"16 June 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,"Qansax Dheere",,Miisra,2.5972,43.0838,1,"Radio Risala",National,"16 June. Three al Shabaab fighters are killed while fighting with government forces in Miisra.",3,1572403772,SOM 7530637,706,SOM26032,26032,"16 June 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,11,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Mogadishu - Dharkenley",2.0095,45.25,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","16 June. Reports stated that SNAF personnel and stabilization forces exchanged gunfire for few minutes in Wadajir's Zobbe junction road neighbourhood, Dharkenley. Reportedly, one soldier and one civilian bystander were injured during the exchange. It is unclear what caused the exchange of fire between the two groups.",0,1618571814,SOM 7691919,706,SOM26119,26119,"16 June 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Waberi,1.9779,44.8323,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","16 June. SNAF carried out a raid on suspected Al-Shabaab positions at Shangare village near Aw Dheegle. According to reports the raid left 2 killed and 8 captured before the assault team withdrew on helicopters.",2,1613499284,SOM 7518997,706,SOM26118,26118,"15 June 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,11,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Hodan,,"Mogadishu - Hodan",2.0333,45.35,1,"Telegram; Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","15 June. Green-on-green fighting reported in Hodan. One soldier killed, a bystander injured.",1,1611019286,SOM 7527480,706,SOM26028,26028,"15 June 2018",2018,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Islamic State (Somalia)",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Mogadishu - Daynile",2.0581,45.3003,1,Telegram,"New media","15 June. The Islamic State claims responsibility for an IED attack in Daynile district that killed four soldiers. A second IED attack in the district on the same day may be unrelated.",4,1618571813,SOM 5762938,706,SOM27048,27048,"15 June 2018",2018,3,"Violence against civilians","Sexual violence","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Woqooyi Galbeed",Hargeysa,,Hargeysa,9.5598,44.0668,3,Goobjoob,National,"04 November. 101 cases of rape were recorded in Somaliland between January and November 2018 (coded as one event per month); 105 individuals were accused of rape out of which 87 were arrested and charged.",0,1567462150,SOM 7531161,706,SOM26029,26029,"15 June 2018",2018,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Mogadishu - Daynile",2.0581,45.3003,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","15 June. Reports stated that a RCIED explosion occurred at a checkpoint manned by the Banadir stabilization forces at the Ifka-Halane neighbourhood, in Dayniile District. One SNA soldier was killed by the explosion while two others were injured. Government forces conducted security search operation after the explosion and arrested two suspects who owned small business near the checkpoint for further investigation. No civilian casualties were reported. Perpetrators not known.",1,1618571813,SOM 7518996,706,SOM26117,26117,"14 June 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Government of Somalia (2017-)",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Hawl Wadaag",2.048,45.32,1,"Telegram; Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","14 June. Suspected al Shabaab gunmen assassinate a finance officer working for Hawl Wadaag's District Commissioner office. The assailants escaped the scene.",1,1618571817,SOM 7532393,706,SOM26027,26027,"14 June 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Civilians (Somalia)","Women (Somalia)",7,17,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Wadajir",2.0462,45.3341,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","14 June. Reports stated that an SNA soldier armed with AK47 opened gun fire into a crowd of civilians at Jamhuuriya village in the Wadajir District. Four females including the wife of the accused were injured and taken to Madina Hospital for treatment. The gunfire occurred after the soldier came home and started fighting with his wife, residents gathered at the home to intervene when the soldier opened fire on them. The perpetrator managed to escape.",0,1618571813,SOM 7533686,706,SOM26026,26026,"14 June 2018",2018,2,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Civilians (Somalia)","Al Shabaab",7,17,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Wadajir",2.0462,45.3341,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","14 June, on or before. A 14-minute video showed that a civilian youth was tortured by stabilization soldiers at Ex. Control Afgoye neighbourhood, in Wadajir District, while he was lying on the ground. Gunshot were heard in the video. Residents reported that the soldiers suspected the man to be an al Shabaab militant and opened gunfire at him before he was tortured.",0,1618571813,SOM 6136441,706,SOM26025,26025,"14 June 2018",2018,1,Riots,"Violent demonstration","Rioters (Somalia)",,5,,,0,50,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Sool,"Laas Caanood",,Laascaanood,8.4774,47.3597,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","14 June. A two hour long violent demonstration against the Somaliland Army presence in Sool region was reported in Lasanod. Three women were reportedly wounded and unspecified number of protestors were arrested.",0,1571260130,SOM 7799314,706,SOM26022,26022,"13 June 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Jubaland Security Force","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Kismaayo,,Kismayo,-0.3603,42.5463,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","13 June. Reports indicate that al Shabaab ambushed JLF/SNA convoy who were reportedly escorting the SNA high profile delegates from Mogadishu lead by the federal army commander for Somalia near Sanguni village approx. 40km North East of Kismayo town. After brief fire exchange al Shabaab fighters retreated from the area. SNA soldier was injured from the attack and taken to Kismayo for treatment.",0,1617662605,SOM 7518995,706,SOM26023,26023,"13 June 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Islamic State (Somalia)",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Government of Somalia (2017-)",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Hawl Wadaag",2.048,45.32,1,"Telegram; Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","13 June. Reports stated that a district staff member was assassinated by suspected al Shabaab militants as he walked home from work near Nasrudiin Mosque neighbourhood, Howlwadag District. The perpetrators reportedly stole the victim's pistol, smart phone and managed to escape. The District police attended the scene however no arrests were reported. The Islamic State later claimed responsibility.",1,1618571813,SOM 7528818,706,SOM26024,26024,"13 June 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Mogadishu - Dharkenley",2.0095,45.25,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","13 June. Al- Shabaab elements reportedly shot and killed an old man at the Dabakayo-Madow vicinity in Dharkenley District. The victim was reported to be in his shop when he was attacked by two armed assailants. Government soldiers conducted security search operation however no arrests were reported. The perpetrators managed to escape.",1,1618571813,SOM 6136444,706,SOM26019,26019,"13 June 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,"Belet Weyne",,"Belet Weyne",4.736,45.2043,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","13 June. Three armed al Shabaab fighters using a rick-shaw, reportedly opened fire at an SNA Soldier at Al-Hudda Mosque in Halwadag neighbourhood, west of Beletweyne town. Information indicates that the soldier responded to the fire and injured two al Shabaab fighters. The soldier was slightly injured and taken to Lamagaley SNA clinic for further treatment, whereas the injured al Shabaab fighters succumbed to their injuries on the way to the hospital. The body of the al Shabaab fighter was dragged on the road and displayed before the local administration building. The other two perpetrators managed to escape from the scene.",2,1571260130,SOM 6136446,706,SOM26017,26017,"13 June 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Baydhaba,,Mayafulka,3.1292,43.6977,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","13 June. Al Shabaab fighters carried out a hit and run attack against SNA soldiers positioned near Manyafulka village (approx. 10kms SE of Baidoa, on the road to Mogadishu). Al Shabaab fired RPGs followed by a brief gunfire exchange from both sides. Al Shabaab fighters later retreated from the area.",0,1571260130,SOM 6136447,706,SOM26018,26018,"13 June 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Baydhaba,,Baidoa,3.1172,43.6469,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","13 June. Al Shabaab fighters carried out a hit and run attack against Southwest State Police forces at Bakiin checkpoint, at the edge of Baidoa town on the road to Mogadishu. Al Shabaab fired RPGs and small arms after which Southwest State Police forces responded. Fighters retreated from the area after few minutes of gunfire.",0,1571260130,SOM 6136448,706,SOM26020,26020,"13 June 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Baydhaba,,Adegow,3.4254,43.4001,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","13 June. SNA forces in a security operation clashed with al Shabaab fighters near Adeegow village (approx. 42kms NW of Baidoa). The armed confrontation lasted about twenty minutes, with al Shabaab fighters reportedly escaping from the area. After the incident, SNA soldiers returned to their base at Goofgaduud Buurey (approx. 30kms NW of Baidoa). One (01) SNA soldier was reportedly killed in the attack.",1,1571260130,SOM 6136453,706,SOM26116,26116,"13 June 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Police Forces of Somaliland (2010-)",,1,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,17,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Sool,"Laas Caanood",,Laascaanood,8.4774,47.3597,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","13 June. Somaliland police open fire and kill two civilians in Las Anod. The killing led to violent protests the following day.",2,1571260130,SOM 7528385,706,SOM26021,26021,"13 June 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Heliwa",2.0844,45.39,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","13 June. Heavy fighting reportedly occurred between stabilization troops and al Shabaab fighters at Abdiweyeel neighbourhood, in Heliwa District. The clash was initiated with two RPG rounds followed by heavy machine guns which lasted for about 25 minutes. Al Shabaab elements were repelled and they withdrew. Two civilians in a Coffee shop near the Stabilization checkpoint were killed while three others including one SNA soldier were injured. On the same day, suspected al Shabaab fighters launched a hit and run attack on SNA forces checkpoint base of Bar Jowhar vicinity in Heliwaa District. The clash was initiated with a hand grenade followed by light gunfire for about 10 minutes. Al Shabaab claimed responsibility for the attack.",2,1618571813,SOM 6308877,706,SOM26010,26010,"12 June 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Gedo,Baardheere,,Bardera,2.3385,42.2843,1,"Shabelle Media Network",National,"12 June. Security forces carry out an attack against an al Shabaab position in Baardheere.",0,1572403778,SOM 7531300,706,SOM26115,26115,"12 June 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) National Intelligence and Security Agency",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Heliwa",2.0844,45.39,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","12 June. Al Shabaab fighters attack a NISA checkpoint located near Heliwas SOS Hospital. The attack occurred 25min after another al Shabaab attack targeted a SNAF checkpoint near Abdi Waceyl cinema. The resulting casualty figures are unknown.",0,1618571817,SOM 7532865,706,SOM26015,26015,"12 June 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,17,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Mogadishu - Daynile",2.0581,45.3003,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","12 June. Reports state that Somali Government - Banadir stabilization soldier armed with an AK47 shot and killed a rickshaw (Tuktuk Motorcycle) driver at the EVECO village, Industrial road, in Dayniile District over extortion of money. The District Police attended the scene, however no arrests were made. The perpetrators managed to escape.",1,1618571812,SOM 6136458,706,SOM26012,26012,"12 June 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-)",,8,"Al Shabaab",,2,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Balcad,,Qalimow,2.5878,45.3695,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","12 June. Reports state that RCIED targeting an AMISOM convoy heading to Mogadishu from Jowhar town detonated at the Ilbaq settlement between Qalimow village and Ceelka Geelow village under Balcad District (Middle Shabelle region) followed by gunfire. One of the APCs in the convoy was reportedly damage and one soldier was injured. Perpetrators likely al Shabaab.",0,1571260130,SOM 6136459,706,SOM26013,26013,"12 June 2018",2018,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Shelling/artillery/missile attack","Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,Golweyn,1.6584,44.58,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","12 June. Al Shabaab militants ambushed a public minibus carrying Mira-Kat from Mogadishu to Bulla-Mareer at the Golweyne village in the vicinity of Merka District. The report stated that the Minibus was hit by an RPG round. Four passengers on board of the minibus vehicle were killed while unspecified number of pedestrians were injured and taken to Golweyne Hospital for medical treatment.",4,1571260130,SOM 6136460,706,SOM26014,26014,"12 June 2018",2018,1,"Strategic developments","Disrupted weapons use","AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Djibouti)",,8,,,0,80,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,"Bulo Burto",,Buulobarde,3.8538,45.5674,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","Defusal: 12 June. AMISOM (Djiboutian Contingent) EOD team, safely removed and destroyed an RCIED planted under a tree at the gate of the airstrip in Bulo Burte town (approx. 115kms S of Beledweyne). No harm was reported during the destruction of the IED.",0,1571260130,SOM 6136464,706,SOM26009,26009,"12 June 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Special Forces",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,"Qansax Dheere",,"Qansax Dheere",2.8712,43.0043,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","12 June. Al Shabaab fighters carried out a hit and run attack against the Southwest Special Forces base in Qansax-Dheere district (approx. 120kms SW of Baidoa). After a brief exchange of small arms fire, al Shabaab fighters retreated from the area. Two Southwest soldiers were killed and another was injured in the attack. The casualty from al Shabaab cannot be established.",2,1571260130,SOM 6136465,706,SOM26011,26011,"12 June 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-)",,8,"Al Shabaab",,2,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,K50,2.0054,44.9872,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","12 June. Report stated that al Shabaab fighters launched a hit and run attack against AMISOM base in KM 50 village Settlement (approx. 22km, Southwest of Afgoye District). Both sides exchanged gunfire briefly before the attackers retreated.",0,1571260130,SOM 6136468,706,SOM26114,26114,"12 June 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Puntland Security Force",,1,"Islamic State (Somalia)",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bari,Bossaso,,Bosaso,11.2842,49.1816,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","12 June. The Islamic State's Amaq News Agency (Islamic State) claims responsibility for the alleged assassination of a Puntland intelligence officer in Bossaso.",1,1571260130,SOM 7529115,706,SOM26016,26016,"12 June 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,17,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Heliwa",2.0844,45.39,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","12 June. Reports state that a SNA soldier shot and killed a Tuktuk driver at the Ex. Control Balcad vicinity in Heliwa District. The perpetrators managed to escape from the scene after the incident. The motive of this shooting is unknown. The family of the victim are reportedly seeking justice from Government.",1,1618571812,SOM 7518994,706,SOM26006,26006,"11 June 2018",2018,1,Protests,"Peaceful protest","Protesters (Somalia)",,6,,,0,60,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Waaberi",2.0195,45.31,1,"Undisclosed Source; Goobjoob","Local partner-Other","11 June. A protest is being held around the KM4 junction in the [Somali] capital Mogadishu, where motorcar drivers in the region are protesting against the constant roadblocks in the city.",0,1618571812,SOM 7527991,706,SOM26109,26109,"11 June 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Hawl Wadaag",2.048,45.32,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","11 June. Unidentified assailant hurls a homemade petrol bomb/small explosive device towards an AU Police convoy traveling from Mogadishu Stadium to Mogadishu International Airport. One vehicle slightly damaged.",0,1618571817,SOM 6136473,706,SOM26108,26108,"11 June 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Galmudug Administration",,1,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Galmudug Administration",,1,11,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Galgaduud,Cadaado,,Cadaado,6.1457,46.6271,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","11 June. Armed clashes oppose groups of Galmudug soldiers supporting President Haaf and VP Arabey/Speaker Ali Yasir. Clashes occurred within the Presidency building in Cadaado. Casualties reported, numbers not known (coded as 10).",10,1571260130,SOM 6136474,706,SOM26007,26007,"11 June 2018",2018,1,"Explosions/Remote violence",Grenade,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Baydhaba,,Baidoa,3.1172,43.6469,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","11 June. Suspected al Shabaab members hurled a hand grenade to a teashop frequented by government soldiers (Southwest and SNA) near Anodka area of Hawlwadag neighbourhood in Baidoa. Three civilians near the area were reportedly injured by fragments of the explosion. The perpetrators managed to escape from the area, however the security forces reached the area and arrested several persons in connection of the incident.",0,1571260130,SOM 7531163,706,SOM26004,26004,"11 June 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) National Intelligence and Security Agency",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Mogadishu - Daynile",2.0581,45.3003,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","11 June. Reported clashes between Government troops and al Shabaab fighters occurred at the Siinka dheer neighbourhood in Dayniile District. Suspected al Shabaab militants attacked the military checkpoint manned by NISA soldiers near Siinka Dheer and both sides exchanged heavy gunfire including Mortar and RPG rounds for over 20 minutes. The attackers eventually retreated. Reports indicated that three civilian passengers travelling on a minibus were killed during the gunfire exchange, while three other injured were taken to local hospital. Casualties from both sides could not be ascertained.",3,1618571812,SOM 6136476,706,SOM26110,26110,"11 June 2018",2018,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,"Bulo Burto",,"Bulo Burto",3.8519,45.5651,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","11 June. IED targets soldiers conducting IED search on Buulo Burto airstrip. One soldier suffered light injuries.",0,1571260130,SOM 6136477,706,SOM26112,26112,"11 June 2018",2018,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Burundi)",,8,"Al Shabaab",,2,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Balcad,,Gololey,2.4492,45.3542,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","11 June. IED strikes a BNDF resupply convoy travelling between Gololey and Garsaal. One BNDF soldier was injured by the blast.",0,1571260130,SOM 6136478,706,SOM26111,26111,"11 June 2018",2018,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Shelling/artillery/missile attack","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Puntland Security Force",,1,"Military Forces of Somaliland (2010-)",,1,11,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Sool,"Laas Caanood",,"Tuko Raq",8.5673,47.6438,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","11 June. Puntland and Somaliland exchange mortar fire near Tukaraq. No casualties reported.",0,1571260130,SOM 6136479,706,SOM26113,26113,"11 June 2018",2018,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Shelling/artillery/missile attack","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Jubaland Security Force",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Jamaame,,Sunguuni,0.0069,42.6503,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","11 June. Al Shabaab fighters fire several mortar rounds towards the Jubaland outpost located near Sunguuni. No casualties reported.",0,1571260130,SOM 6133169,706,SOM26005,26005,"11 June 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Non-state actor overtakes territory","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bakool,Xudur,,Ted,4.4,43.9167,1,"Undisclosed Source; Calamada","Local partner-Other","11 June. Al Shabaab attacks and overtakes a government military base in Ted village. Five (05) SNA soldiers were killed and five (05) others were injured in the attack. Casualties from al Shabaab sides are yet to be established. Al Shabaab fighters reportedly placed IEDs under the dead SNA soldiers before they withdrew from the village. The dead SNA soldiers remain at the incident location, and are expected to be removed today if cleared of IEDs.",5,1571260123,SOM 7518993,706,SOM25998,25998,"10 June 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) National Intelligence and Security Agency",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Mogadishu - Daynile",2.0581,45.3003,1,"Undisclosed Source; Alldhacdo","Local partner-Other","10 June. Al Shabaab attacks a NISA base in Siinka Dher (Daynile). The stationed soldiers pushed back the attack. Two SNA soldiers were reportedly injured. Casualties from al Shabaab groups could not be ascertained.",0,1618571810,SOM 7532313,706,SOM26107,26107,"10 June 2018",2018,1,Protests,"Protest with intervention","Protesters (Somalia)",,6,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,16,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Waaberi",2.0195,45.31,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","10 June. Auto-rickshaw drivers protest against road closures. SNPF peacefully dispersed the protesters.",0,1618571817,SOM 7532394,706,SOM25999,25999,"10 June 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) National Intelligence and Security Agency",,1,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,11,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Wadajir",2.0462,45.3341,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","10 June. Crossfire incident at NISA checkpoint four between NISA Checkpoint and four personnel and SNA soldiers traveling in two vehicles. The armed clashes came after SNA soldiers travelling in two Toyota surf vehicles attempted to pass checkpoint four by force. An argument developed with NISA soldiers manning the checkpoint and gunfire exchanged between both sides for about 10 minutes. Four people including two NISA checkpoint soldiers, one SNA soldier and one civilian were reportedly injured and taken to Madina Hospital for medical treatment.",0,1618571811,SOM 6136484,706,SOM26002,26002,"10 June 2018",2018,1,Protests,"Peaceful protest","Protesters (Somalia)",,6,,,0,60,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Togdheer,Burco,,Burco,9.745,45.634,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","10 June. Hundreds of Gudubi residents reportedly demonstrated peacefully against the arrest of their village cleric in Burao. Demonstrators marched to the main village mosque where they strongly condemned the Ministry of Religious Affair for their Sheikh arrest. The demonstration ended peacefully.",0,1571260130,SOM 6136486,706,SOM26000,26000,"10 June 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Arabiiska,2.1338,45.14,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","10 June. Suspected al Shabaab fighters launched a hit and run attack on SNA troops based in Carbiska village vicinity, in Afgoye District. The clash was initiated with Rocket Propelled Grenade (RPG) followed by heavy machine guns for about 20 minutes, after which al Shabaab militants were forced to withdraw. Reportedly, no casualties were reported from SNA soldiers. Casualties from al Shabaab group could not be confirmed.",0,1571260130,SOM 6136488,706,SOM26003,26003,"10 June 2018",2018,1,Protests,"Protest with intervention","Protesters (Somalia)","Teachers (Somalia)",6,"Police Forces of Somaliland (2010-)",,1,16,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Sanaag,Ceerigaabo,,Ceerigaabo,10.6218,47.3681,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","10 June. Erigavo teachers staged a demonstration in front of the office of the regional Ministry of Education in Cerigabo to claim the many months arrears of their salaries. Police dispersed them.",0,1571260130,SOM 6136489,706,SOM26001,26001,"10 June 2018",2018,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Shelling/artillery/missile attack","AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-)",,8,"Al Shabaab",,2,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Qoryooley,,Qoryooley,1.7878,44.53,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","10 June. Reports stated that two mortar rounds (fired from unknown directions) landed at the outside of Qoryoley town in Qoryoley District. Al Shabaab probable perpetrators. The residents confirmed that the mortar shells landed in an empty space and caused no damage/casualty. The intended targeted is believed to be AMISOM base near first Bridge at Qoryoley District.",0,1571260130,SOM 6136490,706,SOM26106,26106,"10 June 2018",2018,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,"Belet Weyne",,"Belet Weyne",4.736,45.2043,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","10 June. IED targets SNAF convoy returning from Maxaas to Beledweyne. Detonation occurred close to Beledweyne. No casualties reported.",0,1571260130,SOM 7712997,706,SOM25997,25997,"10 June 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Government regains territory","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)","Military Forces of the United States (2017-2021); Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Jubaland Security Force",1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Jamaame,,Sunguuni,0.0069,42.6503,1,"Radio Mogadishu",National,"10 June. SNG, Jubaland and US forces launch an attack on al Shabaab-held Bar Sanguni village, 50 km [north] of Kismayo, inflicting 25 fatalities. The allied forces gained control of the village.",25,1614039930,SOM 7713282,706,SOM27241,27241,"09 June 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)","AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-); Military Forces of the United States (2017-2021)",1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Jamaame,,Sunguuni,0.0069,42.6503,2,"UN (unspecified)",Other,"09 June 2018: Al Shabaab attacked Somali National Army, AMISOM and United States Army near Sunguuni, Lower Juba region. No information on fatalities.",0,1614039933,SOM 7528981,706,SOM25992,25992,"09 June 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) National Intelligence and Security Agency","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Mogadishu - Daynile",2.0581,45.3003,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","09 June. Al Shabaab fighters launch a sustained attack against Sinka Dheer (Daynile) location. Two SNAF soldiers and one NISA officer injured during the clashes. Al Shabaab assailants repelled after 20 minutes.",0,1618571810,SOM 6136496,706,SOM25991,25991,"09 June 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Islamic State (Somalia)",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Afgooye,2.15,45.116,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","09 June. Islamic State assassinates a government soldier in Afgooye and later claims responsibility.",1,1571260130,SOM 6136497,706,SOM25993,25993,"09 June 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)","AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Uganda)",1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Lafoole,2.0833,45.1667,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","09 June. Al Shabaab fighters attack SNAF checkpoint in Lafoole. In response, nearby Ugandan forces shelled al Shabaab locations. Assailants repelled, casualties unknown.",0,1571260130,SOM 6136498,706,SOM25995,25995,"09 June 2018",2018,1,Protests,"Protest with intervention","Protesters (Somalia)",,6,"Police Forces of Somaliland (2010-)",,1,16,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Woqooyi Galbeed",Hargeysa,,Hargeysa,9.5598,44.0668,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","09 June. About a hundred personnel of Somaliland National Printing agency demonstrated in front of the printing agency and later marched to the Presidential palace to claim 4 months arrears of their salaries. Police dispersed them.",0,1571260130,SOM 6136499,706,SOM25994,25994,"09 June 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Puntland Security Force",,1,"Military Forces of Somaliland (2010-)",,1,11,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Sool,"Laas Caanood",,"God Qaboobe",8.5358,47.8277,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","09 June. Somaliland and Puntland forces reportedly exchanged artillery shells near God-Qabobe after a group of Puntland troops attempted to establish a base close to SLA positions. Both sides exchanged heavy and light artillery fire until Puntland troops pulled out from the area and retreated to their previous position.",0,1571260130,SOM 6136500,706,SOM25996,25996,"09 June 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (International)","Refugees/IDPs (Somalia); Aid Workers (International); Women (Somalia); Women (International); ICRC: International Committee of the Red Cross and Red Crescent",7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Sool,"Laas Caanood",,"Garac Lagu Dhal",8.5819,48.0674,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","09 June. A group of unidentified armed men reportedly disrupted CARE & ICRC NFI in IDP camp near Garaclagudhal village (90km E of Lasanod). Two female IDP and INGO staff member sustained gunshots injuries. The perpetrators escaped from the scene.",0,1571260130,SOM 7713308,706,SOM26105,26105,"08 June 2018",2018,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Suicide bomb","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Jubaland Security Force","Military Forces of the United States (2017-2021)",1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Jamaame,,Sunguuni,0.0069,42.6503,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","08 June. Al Shabaab suicide bomber rams his VBIED against newly set-up Jubaland/US outpost near Sunguuni. Resulting casualty figures unknown. Only bomber death confirmed.",1,1614039933,SOM 7527966,706,SOM25989,25989,"08 June 2018",2018,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Mogadishu - Daynile",2.0581,45.3003,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","08 June. An al Shabaab RCIED targets SNAF vehicle returning from Afgooye towards Mogadishu ay Daynile. Device missed its intended target and struck a civilian auto-rickshaw. Two passengers injured by the blast. Assailants escaped.",0,1618571810,SOM 7278918,706,SOM25990,25990,"08 June 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Baydhaba,,Aawdiinle,3.1706,43.4099,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","08 June. Al Shabaab fighters assassinate a businessman and his wife in Aw Dhiinle. Businessman identified as 'Mukhtar'. The victim was resupplying SNAF soldiers in Aw Dhiinle. Assailants escaped.",2,1604354656,SOM 7713371,706,SOM25988,25988,"08 June 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of the United States (2017-2021)",,8,"Al Shabaab",,2,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Jamaame,,Jamaame,0.0692,42.7382,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","08 June. A US air strike targets al Shabaab locations in Jamaame. In the same operation, US and Jubaland forces also raided villages around Jamaame, including Kamsuuma and Kaban. 20 al Shabaab suspects arrested. On 9 June, it was reported that the US and Jubaland forces left Janaame.",0,1614039933,SOM 7530421,706,SOM25984,25984,"08 June 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Islamic State (Somalia)",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Hawl Wadaag",2.048,45.32,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","08 June. Islamic State assassinates a government soldier in Bakaara Market. IS later claimed responsibility.",1,1618571810,SOM 6136503,706,SOM25985,25985,"08 June 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Afgooye,2.15,45.116,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","08 June. Al Shabaab assassinates a government solider in Afgooye.",1,1571260130,SOM 7709370,706,SOM25946,25946,"08 June 2018",2018,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Shelling/artillery/missile attack","Military Forces of the United States (2017-2021)","AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Kenya)",8,"Al Shabaab",,2,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Jamaame,,Jamaame,0.0692,42.7382,1,"CNN; New York Times",International,"08 June. One American special operations soldier is killed and four are wounded when they came under mortar fire from al Shabaab near Jamaame. The Americans were on patrol with a group of AMISOM-Kenya forces at the time of attack.",1,1614039921,SOM 6136508,706,SOM25987,25987,"08 June 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Puntland Security Force",,1,"Military Forces of Somaliland (2010-)",,1,11,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Sool,"Laas Caanood",,"God Qaboobe",8.5358,47.8277,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","08 June. Puntland battle wagon reportedly attacked a military checkpoint manned by Somaliland troops near God-Qabobe. Puntland forces opened fire at the Somaliland forces and escaped as Somaliland forces responded.",0,1571260130,SOM 6136509,706,SOM25986,25986,"08 June 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Jubaland Security Force","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Gedo,"Ceel Waaq",,"El Wak",2.7352,41.0177,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","08 June. Al Shabaab fighters attack Jubaland/SNAF positions in Ceel Waaq. Heavy fighting reported. Resulting casualty figures and outcome of the attack unknown.",0,1571260130,SOM 6133167,706,SOM25942,25942,"07 June 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Non-state actor overtakes territory","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Baydhaba,,Daynuunay,3.0399,43.7969,1,"Undisclosed Source; Shabelle Media Network","Local partner-Other","07 June. Al Shabaab fighters took control of an SNA base in Daynuunay village (c. 30 km south east of Baidoa) on the main road towards Mogadishu. SNA withdrew from the base before al Shabaab fighters arrived. Two IEDs, targeting SNA forces reinforcement that left Baidoa, exploded near Gasarta village (c. 12 km south east of Baidoa) and near Danbalka village (c. 07 km north west of Daynuunay). Al Shabaab fighter withdrew from the village and SNA forces later took control of the base. Three SNA soldiers were killed by an IED that exploded at the entrance gate of the SNA base. Additionally, 5 militants were reported killed and 10 reported injured.",8,1571260123,SOM 6136513,706,SOM25944,25944,"07 June 2018",2018,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Baydhaba,,Danbalka,3.0451,43.7916,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","07 June. Al Shabaab fighters took control of an SNA base in Daynuunay village (c. 30 km south east of Baidoa) on the main road towards Mogadishu. SNA withdrew from the base before al Shabaab fighters arrived. Two IEDs, targeting SNA forces reinforcement that left Baidoa, exploded near Gasarta village (c. 12 km south east of Baidoa) and near Danbalka village (c. 07 km north west of Daynuunay). There were no reports of casualties. Al Shabaab fighter withdrew from the village and SNA forces later took control of the base. Three SNA soldiers were killed by an IED that exploded at the entrance gate of the SNA base.",0,1571260130,SOM 6136514,706,SOM25943,25943,"07 June 2018",2018,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Baydhaba,,Gasarta,3.1005,43.7234,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","07 June. Al Shabaab fighters took control of an SNA base in Daynuunay village (c. 30 km south east of Baidoa) on the main road towards Mogadishu. SNA withdrew from the base before al Shabaab fighters arrived. Two IEDs, targeting SNA forces reinforcement that left Baidoa, exploded near Gasarta village (c. 12 km south east of Baidoa) and near Danbalka village (c. 07 km north west of Daynuunay). There were no reports of casualties. Al Shabaab fighter withdrew from the village and SNA forces later took control of the base. Three SNA soldiers were killed by an IED that exploded at the entrance gate of the SNA base.",0,1571260130,SOM 7528388,706,SOM25983,25983,"07 June 2018",2018,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)","Civilians (Somalia); Government of Somalia (2017-)",1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Heliwa",2.0844,45.39,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","07 June. An al Shabaab RCIED targets a SNAF vehicle escorting the Chairman of Heliwa District, Ali Abdi Geedi Farayare. Chairman and three SNAF bodyguards killed.",4,1618571809,SOM 6136517,706,SOM25982,25982,"07 June 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bakool,Waajid,,Waajid,3.8096,43.2463,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","07 June. Al Shabaab fighters attack SNAF base near Wajid. Fighting escalated until late evening on 07 June. Casualties reported, figures unknown",10,1571260130,SOM 7799315,706,SOM25935,25935,"06 June 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Jubaland Security Force","Military Forces of the United States (2017-2021)",1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Kismaayo,,Kismayo,-0.3603,42.5463,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","06 June. Al Shabaab fighters attacked Jubaland forces based at Sanguuni village (c. 42 km north east of Kismayo town). There was heavy exchange of gunfire after which al Shabaab retreated. There were no reports of casualties. Later, Jubaland and US forces sent reinforcements toward Sangunni when they clashed with al Shabaab for a second time. Resulting causality figures from the second clash not known.",0,1617662605,SOM 7530422,706,SOM25939,25939,"06 June 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Hawl Wadaag",2.048,45.32,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","06 June. Al Shabaab shot and killed a clan elder in front of his home at Ali-Shire village vicinity in Howlwadag District. District police attended to the scene of the incident and conducted a security search operation but there were no reports of arrests. The perpetrators managed to escape. The victim was a former Somali lawmaker.",1,1618571807,SOM 6136521,706,SOM25936,25936,"06 June 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Biyamal Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Abgal-Abdalla Arone Sub-Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,44,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle","Wanla Weyn",,Muuri,2.6133,44.8888,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","06 June. Biimaal and Abgaal/Abdul Arooni sub clans clashed at Muuri village (c. 16 km south west of Afgoye). There was an exchange of gunfire which lasted for about one hour. At least three militias from both groups were killed. The motive behind the incident was reported to be clan feuds.",3,1571260130,SOM 6136523,706,SOM25941,25941,"06 June 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (International)","Private Security Forces (United States)",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Balcad,,Balcad,2.39,45.3833,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","06 June. Unidentified armed men, suspected to be al Shabaab militants, shot and killed a Bancroft soldier who was on leave at the centre of Balcad town neighbourhood in Balcad district. Government soldiers conducted a security search operation in the area but there were no reports of arrests. The perpetrators managed to escape.",1,1571260130,SOM 6136524,706,SOM25938,25938,"06 June 2018",2018,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Shelling/artillery/missile attack","AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Ethiopia)",,8,"Al Shabaab",,2,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Gedo,Baardheere,,Jungal,2.3333,42.2833,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","06 June. ENDF forces based at Baardheere opened artillery fire against al Shabaab fighters that were observed at Jungal village area (c. 08 km west of Baardheere town). Additional reports suggested that al Shabaab fighters were planning to attack the ENDF base. There were no reports of casualties.",0,1571260130,SOM 7712981,706,SOM25937,25937,"06 June 2018",2018,2,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Jubaland Security Force","Military Forces of the United States (2017-2021)",1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Kismaayo,,"Buulo Gaduud",-0.074,42.5719,1,"Radio Kulmiye",National,"06 June, on or about. Jubaland forces with American support forces clash with al Shabaab in Buulo Gaduud. Causalities reported, though exact numbers not yet known.",10,1614039930,SOM 7527907,706,SOM25940,25940,"06 June 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,17,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Hamar Weyne",2.0337,45.34,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","06 June. An armed government soldier using an AK47 shot and killed a drier of a rickshaw at Marwaas Mosque vicinity in Hamarweyne district over extortion money. District police attended to the scene of the incident but there were no reports of arrests. The perpetrator managed to escape.",1,1618571807,SOM 7520768,706,SOM25934,25934,"05 June 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Wadajir",2.0462,45.3341,1,Alldhacdo,National,"05 June. An electoral delegate involved in the election of members of the Somali parliament was killed in Mogadishu's Wadajir district. Perpetrators not known, though al Shabaab has conducted similar assassinations in the area.",1,1618571806,SOM 5869674,706,SOM25929,25929,"05 June 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-)",,8,"Al Shabaab",,2,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Qoryooley,,Qoryooley,1.7878,44.53,1,"Somali Memo",National,"05 June. Al Shabaab forces attack AMISOM bases in Baraawe and Qoryooley on 05/06. Causality figures remain unknown.",0,1567462282,SOM 5869692,706,SOM25930,25930,"05 June 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-)",,8,"Al Shabaab",,2,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Baraawe,,Baraawe,1.1132,44.0297,1,"Somali Memo",National,"05 June. Al Shabaab forces attack AMISOM bases in Baraawe and Qoryooley on 05/06. Causality figures remain unknown.",0,1567462282,SOM 6136528,706,SOM25932,25932,"05 June 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Non-state actor overtakes territory","Al Shabaab",,2,"Ceel Waaq Communal Militia (Somalia)","Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",4,24,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Gedo,"Ceel Waaq",,"El Wak",2.7352,41.0177,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","05 June. Al Shabaab fighters took control of Ceel Waaq town. Al Shabaab fighters shot and killed (possibly executed following takeover) two men, believed to be clan militias who fought alongside local forces. Al Shabaab burnt down the residence of the district commissioner and summoned residents at the local mosque. The local forces left from the town to Ceel-Waaq in Kenya for safety. Three hours later, al Shabaab withdrew from the town. Al Shabaab fighters amassed again around the town three days later with the believed aim of overtaking the village for the second time in a week.",2,1571260130,SOM 6136530,706,SOM25981,25981,"05 June 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Biyamal Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Abdalla-Arone Sub-Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,44,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle","Wanla Weyn",,Muuri,2.6133,44.8888,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","05 June. Biyomaal and Abdalla Arooni militias clash near Muuri settlement. Three people were killed following a one hour long firefight. The motives behind the eruption of violence are unknown.",3,1571260130,SOM 6136535,706,SOM25933,25933,"05 June 2018",2018,1,"Strategic developments","Change to group/activity","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Puntland Security Force",,1,,,0,10,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Sool,"Laas Caanood",,"Tuko Raq",8.5673,47.6438,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","Movement of forces: 05 June. Puntland deployed a considerable number of troops from Buhodle town to Tuka-raq frontline.",0,1571260130,SOM 6308067,706,SOM25928,25928,"05 June 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Gedo,Baardheere,,Bardera,2.3385,42.2843,1,"Shabelle Media Network",National,"05 June. Al Shabaab carried out an attack on a government military base in Baardheere during the early morning hours. Nine al Shabaab reported dead, two captured.",9,1572403777,SOM 6233323,706,SOM25931,25931,"05 June 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Balcad,,Balad,2.35,45.3833,2,"Calamada; Shabelle Media Network",National,"05 June. Al Shabaab ambushes a Hirshabelle-area government military escort in Elka-Gelow in between Bal'ad and Kalimow. 5-17 total casualties reported, including 2 MPs.",5,1572403613,SOM 7530640,706,SOM25925,25925,"04 June 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Banadir Regional Militia",,3,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Mogadishu - Dharkenley",2.0095,45.25,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","04 June. Banadir Stabilization Forces, while conducting a security search operation, clashed with other SNA soldiers at Waaxda Sadexaad (Branch Three) village neighbourhood in Dharkenley district. There was an exchange of gunfire. At least two people - a civilian female bystander and a soldier, were killed and three others were injured.",2,1618571806,SOM 5828268,706,SOM25923,25923,"04 June 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Jubaland Security Force",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Badhaadhe,,Kolbiyow,-1.1369,41.2174,1,"Radio Kulmiye",National,"04 June. Jubaland forces engage al Shabaab in Kulbiyow. Jubaland forces claim six al Shabaab dead.",6,1567462229,SOM 6256053,706,SOM25924,25924,"04 June 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,"Bulo Burto",,"Bulo Burto",3.8519,45.5651,1,Calamada,National,"04 June. Al Shabaab attacks Bulo Burde, capturing and later beheading two Somali soldiers.",2,1572403705,SOM 6136536,706,SOM25979,25979,"04 June 2018",2018,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Shelling/artillery/missile attack","AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Uganda)",,8,"Al Shabaab",,2,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Qoryooley,,Qoryooley,1.7878,44.53,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","04 June. Al Shabaab fighters attack UPDF FOB in Qoryoley. Four mortar rounds land outside of the base. Assailants repelled, no casualties reported.",0,1571260130,SOM 6136537,706,SOM25980,25980,"04 June 2018",2018,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Qoryooley,,Qoryooley,1.7878,44.53,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","04 June. An al Shabaab IED detonates in Qoryooley. Five children injured.",0,1571260130,SOM 7526899,706,SOM25926,25926,"04 June 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Non-state actor overtakes territory","Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Mogadishu - Dharkenley",2.0095,45.25,2,"Somali Memo",National,"04 June. Al-Shabab fighters attacked a police post between Kahda and Dharkenley districts at in Turka Ali Janale village in Mogadishu. The attackers overtook the post. Causalities not known.",0,1618571806,SOM 7533043,706,SOM25927,25927,"04 June 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,17,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Waaberi",2.0195,45.31,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","04 June. Armed government soldiers using AK47s shot and killed a driver of a rickshaw at Via Liberia road vicinity in Waberi district over extortion of money. District police attended to the scene of the incident but there were no reports of arrests made. The perpetrators managed to escape.",1,1618571806,SOM 7532034,706,SOM25978,25978,"03 June 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)","Government of Somalia (2017-)",7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Heliwa",2.0844,45.39,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","03 June. Unidentified gunmen killed a Heliwa District Commission employee.",1,1618571809,SOM 7713337,706,SOM25919,25919,"03 June 2018",2018,1,"Strategic developments","Disrupted weapons use","Military Forces of the United States (2017-2021)",,8,"Al Shabaab",,2,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Qoryooley,,Mubaarak,1.9167,44.7733,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","Weapons seizure: 03 June. An anti-al Shabaab drone (likely US) crashed at Mubarak village. Al Shabaab militants were deployed to the site and took possession of the debris from the aircraft. The cause of accident was unknown.",0,1614039933,SOM 7529550,706,SOM25975,25975,"03 June 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,11,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Mogadishu - Dharkenley",2.0095,45.25,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","03 June. Green on green violence reported in Dharkenley. One soldier killed, three injured.",1,1618571809,SOM 7526793,706,SOM25916,25916,"03 June 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Hawl Wadaag",2.048,45.32,1,"Somali Memo",National,"03 June. Al Shabaab assassinated two Somali soldiers in Bakaara Market.",2,1618571805,SOM 7529118,706,SOM25922,25922,"03 June 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Heliwa",2.0844,45.39,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","03 June. Two suspected al Shabaab elements shot and killed an unknown youth at the Livestock market in Heliwa district. The perpetrators escaped.",1,1618571805,SOM 7691959,706,SOM26104,26104,"03 June 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bakool,Xudur,,Oddur,4.1213,43.8895,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","03 June. Al Shabaab fighters ambush civilian convoy in Xudur. Possibly 11 trucks burnt, 2 civilians killed.",2,1613499284,SOM 6136543,706,SOM25976,25976,"03 June 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Kenya)",,8,"Al Shabaab",,2,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Badhaadhe,,Kolbiyow,-1.1369,41.2174,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","03 June. Al Shabaab fighters attack SNAF base located near a KDF base in Kolbiyow. Assailants repelled. One injured militant reportedly arrested.",0,1571260130,SOM 6136546,706,SOM25921,25921,"03 June 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Ali Saleban Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Civilians (Somalia)","Warsangeli Clan Group (Somalia)",7,47,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bari,Qandala,,Qandala,11.471,49.8726,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","03 June. A man who hailed from Warsangeli sub clan was shot and killed by armed assailants hailing from Ali Saleeban sub clan at Xamure area (c. 78 km south west of Qandala). The motive of the incident was not clear. The assailants managed to escape.",1,1571260130,SOM 5764578,706,SOM25920,25920,"03 June 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,"Belet Weyne",,"Belet Weyne",4.736,45.2043,2,"Hiiraan (Somalia)",National,"03 June. Al Shabaab ambushed a group of civilians between Qurac Joome and Xudur while travelling to Belet Weyne. Six dead and 11 trucks destroyed.",6,1567462152,SOM 6136547,706,SOM25977,25977,"03 June 2018",2018,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)","Private Security Forces (United States)",1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,K50,2.0054,44.9872,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","03 June. An al Shabaab IED targets Bancroft vehicle accompanying SNAF forces at KM50. One vehicle damaged.",0,1571260130,SOM 6136548,706,SOM25917,25917,"03 June 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Puntland Security Force",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bari,Bossaso,,Maraja,10.9483,49.1127,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","03 June. PSF launched a military operation against al Shabaab hideouts at Maraje valley (c. 41 km south west of Bossaso) where they clashed with al Shabaab. 12 al Shabaab fighters were killed. The two actors clashed in the area the previous day.",12,1571260130,SOM 6136549,706,SOM25918,25918,"03 June 2018",2018,1,Protests,"Peaceful protest","Protesters (Somalia)","Women (Somalia)",6,,,0,60,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Sanaag,Ceerigaabo,,Ceel-Buh,10.2255,48.3099,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","03 June. Residents of Ceelbuh village, mainly youth and women, staged a demonstration in protest of Somaliland presence in Sanag and Sool regions and in support of the Puntland government. The protestors marched on the streets of the village chanting anti-Somaliland slogans.",0,1571260130,SOM 5126432,706,SOM25905,25905,"02 June 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Puntland Security Force",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bari,Bossaso,,Maraja,10.9483,49.1127,1,"Puntland Post",Subnational,"02 June. Puntland forces attacked an al Shabaab position in Maraja, killing 40. The operation was in response to an al Shabaab attack on Ballo Khadar the previous day.",40,1555346746,SOM 7530076,706,SOM25906,25906,"02 June 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) National Intelligence and Security Agency",,1,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,11,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Mogadishu - Daynile",2.0581,45.3003,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","02 June. SNA and NISA forces clashed at Jaale Siyaad college neighbourhood in Deyniile district. There was an exchange of gunfire which lasted for about 10 minutes. Two civilian bystanders, consisting of a rickshaw driver and a female student, were killed while three others, including a soldier, were injured. Additional reports stated that the primary motive of the clash was related to suspicion of the two security forces.",2,1618571805,SOM 7713421,706,SOM25911,25911,"02 June 2018",2018,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Air/drone strike","Military Forces of the United States (2017-2021)",,8,"Al Shabaab",,2,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bari,Bossaso,,Bosaso,11.2842,49.1816,2,VOA,International,"02 June. US air forces carry out a strike on an al Shabaab position outside of Bosasso. 27 reported dead, none of whom were civilians.",27,1614039933,SOM 6308769,706,SOM25910,25910,"02 June 2018",2018,1,"Strategic developments","Non-violent transfer of territory","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,"Bulo Burto",,Moqokori,4.0625,46.1342,1,"Shabelle Media Network",National,"02 June. Government forces regain control of Moqokori after al Shabab vacates the area.",0,1572403778,SOM 7530160,706,SOM25915,25915,"02 June 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) National Intelligence and Security Agency",,1,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,17,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Karan",2.0652,45.39,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","02 June. A driver of a public minibus was shot and killed by a NISA soldier at Jamuuriya village neighbourhood in Kaaran district. SNPF soldiers arrived at the scene and conducted a security search operation but there were no reports of arrests. The motive of the incident was not ascertained and the perpetrators managed to escape.",1,1618571805,SOM 7530424,706,SOM25907,25907,"02 June 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Hawl Wadaag",2.048,45.32,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","02 June. Suspected al Shabaab militants attacked SNA soldiers while on security patrol near Baidoa Bus Station at Bakara market neighbourhood in Howlwadag district. There was an exchange of gunfire which lasted for about 10 minutes. Two SNA soldiers and a civilian bystander were killed and two other civilians were injured. Casualties from suspected al Shabaab militants could not be ascertained. The perpetrators managed to escape.",3,1618571805,SOM 7530425,706,SOM25974,25974,"02 June 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Hawl Wadaag",2.048,45.32,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","02 June. Unidentified pistol armed gunmen killed 2 civilian businessmen in the Bakaara market. Both assassins escaped from the location.",2,1618571809,SOM 7530186,706,SOM25914,25914,"02 June 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)","Government of Somalia (2017-)",7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Hodan,,"Mogadishu - Hodan",2.0333,45.35,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","02 June. Unidentified armed men shot and killed a female civilian while on her way home at Sigaale village neighbourhood in Hodan district. Unconfirmed reports indicated that the victim was a government staff member. Another two civilian men were killed by unidentified gunmen on the same day at Bakara Junction road vicinity also in Hodan district. The motive of the assassination was not clear. In both cases, the perpetrators escaped.",3,1611019341,SOM 7278300,706,SOM25909,25909,"02 June 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Non-state actor overtakes territory","AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-)",,8,"Al Shabaab",,2,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,Shalaambood,1.7087,44.6961,1,"Somali Memo",National,"02 June. Al Shabaab attacked and overran an AMISOM base in Shalaambood. Casualties not known. The attack is considered part of al Shabaab's 'Ramadan campaign.'",0,1604354652,SOM 6136555,706,SOM25970,25970,"02 June 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Habar Gedir-Sacad Sub-Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Habar Gedir-Jalah Sub-Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,44,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Mudug,Gaalkacyo,,Gaalkacyo,6.7697,47.4308,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","02 June. Two gunmen exchange gunfire in southern Galkaacyo. One killed one injured. Motives behind the incident unknown. Gunmen hailed from Sacad and Jalah sub-clans of Habargidir.",1,1571260130,SOM 7278317,706,SOM25904,25904,"02 June 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Uganda)",,8,"Al Shabaab",,2,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Baraawe,,Baraawe,1.1132,44.0297,2,"Somali Memo",National,"02 June. Al Shabaab attacked a AMISOM-Uganda base in Amabareson village outside the port town of Barawe. Casualties not known. The attack is considered part of al Shabaab's 'Ramadan campaign.'",0,1604354653,SOM 6136557,706,SOM25973,25973,"02 June 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Ali Saleban Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Civilians (Somalia)","Warsangeli Clan Group (Somalia)",7,47,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bari,Bossaso,,Xammure,11.0195,49.1548,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","02 June. Ali Saleban gunmen assassinate a Warsangeli clansman in Xammure. Motives unknown. Assailants escaped.",1,1571260130,SOM 6136558,706,SOM25912,25912,"02 June 2018",2018,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"Private Security Forces (United States)",,8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Waraaboole,2.2928,45.0764,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","02 June. An RCIED, buried along the road and targeting a Bancroft convoy moving from Baledogle Airport to Mogadishu, exploded at Waraboole village. The lead vehicle in the convoy was damaged. Three soldiers were injured and taken to a nearby hospital for treatment. Al Shabaab claimed responsibility of the attack.",0,1571260130,SOM 7530478,706,SOM25913,25913,"02 June 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Yaqshid",2.0678,45.35,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","02 June. Unknown armed attackers, suspected to be al Shabaab elements, shot and killed two male youths at Suuq-bacaad vicinity in Yaqshid district. The victims were reported to be in their vehicle when they were attacked. Government soldiers conducted security search operation but there were no reports of arrests. The perpetrators managed to escape.",2,1618571805,SOM 6136559,706,SOM25971,25971,"02 June 2018",2018,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Djibouti)",,8,"Al Shabaab",,2,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,"Bulo Burto",,"Bulo Burto",3.8519,45.5651,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","02 June. An al Shabaab IED detonates near Djiboutian convoy coming back from Buulo Burto airstrip. One vehicle hit, no casualties reported. A second IED detonated in the area, but caused no damage.",0,1571260130,SOM 6136560,706,SOM25972,25972,"02 June 2018",2018,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Uganda)",,8,"Al Shabaab",,2,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,K67,1.8793,44.87,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","02 June. An al Shabaab IED targets UPDF convoy between KM50 and KM67. Convoy had departed FOB Lanta Buur and was headed to Marian Gubaay. Outcome and resulting casualty figures unknown.",0,1571260130,SOM 7278321,706,SOM25903,25903,"02 June 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-)",,8,"Al Shabaab",,2,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Qoryooley,,Qoryooley,1.7878,44.53,1,"Somali Memo",National,"02 June. Al Shabaab forces launched an attack on an AMISOM base in Qoryooley during the nighttime hours. Causalities not known. The attack is considered part of al Shabaab's 'Ramadan campaign.'",0,1604354653,SOM 6136561,706,SOM25908,25908,"02 June 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Jubaland Security Force",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Badhaadhe,,Kolbiyow,-1.1369,41.2174,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","02 June. Al Shabaab militants launched an attack against Jubaland forces positioned at Kulbiyow village (c. 178 km south west of Kismayo town). There was an exchange of gunfire which lasted for about 10 minutes after which al Shabaab were forced to retreat.",0,1571260130,SOM 7532302,706,SOM25967,25967,"01 June 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Yaqshid",2.0678,45.35,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","01 June. Unidentified militants assassinate a civilian in Yaaqshiid. Motive not known.",1,1618571809,SOM 7528254,706,SOM25964,25964,"01 June 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,11,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Mogadishu - Daynile",2.0581,45.3003,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","01 June. Skirmish erupts between two groups of SNAF forces near Ex-Control Afgooye. Two killed, seven injured. Motives unknown.",2,1618571808,SOM 7528822,706,SOM25899,25899,"01 June 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Banadir Regional Militia",,3,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Mogadishu - Dharkenley",2.0095,45.25,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","01 June. Banadir region stabilization forces conducted security search operation in Hoosh village neighbourhood in Dharkenley district where they clashed with other security forces. There was an exchange of gunfire which lasted for about 10 minutes. Two SNA soldiers were killed after they refusing to lay down their weapons. Three people, including one civilian bystander, were injured. Tension was reported to be high in the area.",2,1618571805,SOM 5834103,706,SOM25892,25892,"01 June 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Gedo,Baardheere,,Bardera,2.3385,42.2843,1,"Radio Simba",National,"01 June. Unidentified gunmen assassinate a cleric as he exited a mosque in Baardheere.",1,1567462237,SOM 7528364,706,SOM25965,25965,"01 June 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) National Intelligence and Security Agency",,1,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,11,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Hodan,,"Mogadishu - Hodan",2.0333,45.35,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","01 June. NISA and SNAF forces clash at Jaale Siyaad neighbourhood. Motives related to mutual suspicion of being al Shabaab militants. Two civilian bystanders killed, three perpetrators injured.",2,1611019336,SOM 7530161,706,SOM25968,25968,"01 June 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,17,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Karan",2.0652,45.39,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","01 June. A soldier shot and killed civilian driver in Karaan, motives not known.",1,1618571809,SOM 7530187,706,SOM25969,25969,"01 June 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)","Government of Somalia (2017-)",7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Hodan,,"Mogadishu - Hodan",2.0333,45.35,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","01 June. Unidentified assassinate a government administrator in Hodan. Motive not known.",1,1611019341,SOM 6233322,706,SOM25890,25890,"01 June 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Non-state actor overtakes territory","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)","AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Ethiopia)",1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,"Bulo Burto",,Moqokori,4.0625,46.1342,1,"Somali Memo; Shabelle Media Network",National,"01 June. Al Shabaab attacks a government forces base in Moqokori, later claiming 60 SNG dead. Al Shabaab overtook the area. Al Shabaab updated their figure the following week, claiming 72 confirmed deaths. Ethiopian forces were also involved.",72,1572403613,SOM 6136569,706,SOM25897,25897,"01 June 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Habar Jeclo-Baho Sub-Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Habar Yoonis-Sacad Yoonis Sub-Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,44,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Sanaag,"Ceel Afweyn",,"Fadhi Gaab",9.6667,47.0144,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","01 June. Two women groups hailing from Habar-Jeclo/Baho and Habar Yonis/Sacad Yonis sub clan clashed at Fadhigaab village. A military soldier who attempted to intervene was shot and injured by a man hailing from Habar Yonis sub clan. SNA later arrested the perpetrator.",0,1571260130,SOM 6136570,706,SOM25966,25966,"01 June 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Afgooye,2.15,45.116,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","01 June. Al Shabaab fighters attack a SNAF checkpoint near Afgooye. No casualties reported.",0,1571260130,SOM 6136572,706,SOM25902,25902,"01 June 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Habar Yoonis Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Civilians (Somalia)","Dhulbahante Clan Group (Somalia)",7,47,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Sanaag,Ceerigaabo,,Ceerigaabo,10.6218,47.3681,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","01 June. A man hailing from Habar Yonis sub clan shot and killed his fellow clansman at Cerigabo Stadium while attempting to shoot a man hailing from Dhulbahante clan. The victim attempted to separate the two men who were quarrelling when the incident occurred. SLP in Cerigabo arrested the perpetrator.",1,1571260130,SOM 6136573,706,SOM25898,25898,"01 June 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Puntland Maritime Police Force",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bari,Bossaso,,Balli-Khadar,10.9532,49.1327,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","01 June. Al Shabaab fighters attacked a PMPF base located at Balikhadar of Galgala (c. 35 km south west of Bossaso). Four PMPF soldiers were killed and more than 10 soldiers were wounded. Al Shabaab took control of the base for about two hours and destroyed six PMPF vehicles. PSF intervened and recaptured the base. Six al Shabaab fighters were killed and five others were wounded.",10,1571260130,SOM 6136574,706,SOM25900,25900,"01 June 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Jubaland Security Force",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Kismaayo,,"Abdale Birole",-0.4906,42.1969,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","01 June. Al Shabaab fighters conducted a hit and run attack against Jubbaland forces positioned at Abdi-Birole village (c. 45 km west of Kismayo town). Al Shabaab fighters fired one RPG-7. There was an exchange of gunfire after which al Shabaab fighters retreated from the area.",0,1571260130,SOM 6136575,706,SOM25901,25901,"01 June 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Jubaland Security Force",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Kismaayo,,"Buulo Gaduud",-0.074,42.5719,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","01 June. Al Shabaab fighters conducted a probing attack against Jubbland force base at Bulo-gudud village (c. 30 km north of Kismayo town). Al Shabaab fired three mortar rounds. There was a brief exchange of small arms gunfire after which al Shabaab retreated.",0,1571260130,SOM 6136585,706,SOM25962,25962,"31 May 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Afgooye,2.15,45.116,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","31 May. Al Shabaab fighters attack SNAF checkpoint in Afgooye. Assailants repelled, no casualties reported.",0,1571260130,SOM 6136586,706,SOM25963,25963,"31 May 2018",2018,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Shelling/artillery/missile attack","AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Kenya)",,8,"Al Shabaab",,2,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Kismaayo,,"Abdale Birole",-0.4906,42.1969,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","31 May. Al Shabaab fighters conduct a hit-and-run attack against a KDF military base in Abdalla Birole. Three mortar rounds fired.",0,1571260130,SOM 7518992,706,SOM25896,25896,"31 May 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Wardhigley",2.0549,45.33,1,"ProtectDefenders.eu; Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","31 May. A prominent youth activist was assassinated by two al Shabaab militants while walking home from work near Abdalle and Awareere Mosque neighbourhood in Wardhigley. The perpetrators stole the pistol of the victim and managed to escape. District police attended to the scene but there were no reports of arrests. Al Shabaab claimed responsibility of the attack.",1,1618571804,SOM 7709369,706,SOM25888,25888,"31 May 2018",2018,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Air/drone strike","Military Forces of the United States (2017-2021)",,8,"Al Shabaab",,2,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,Gendershe,1.8342,44.9667,1,"Undisclosed Source; Daily Monitor (Uganda)","Local partner-Other","31 May. US forces launched an air stake against an al Shabaab position 48km southwest of Mogadishu at Gendershe. 11 - 12 deaths reported.",11,1614039921,SOM 7530188,706,SOM25961,25961,"31 May 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) National Intelligence and Security Agency",,1,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,11,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Hodan,,"Mogadishu - Hodan",2.0333,45.35,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","31 May. SNAF and NISA forces clash near KPP junction in Hodan District. Motives and resulting casualty figures unknown.",0,1611019341,SOM 7692026,706,SOM25889,25889,"31 May 2018",2018,1,"Strategic developments","Change to group/activity","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bakool,Xudur,,Oddur,4.1213,43.8895,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","Defection: 31 May. A mid-level al Shabaab commander defected to SNA forces in Xudur town. He arrived in Xudur riding a motorcycle. The defector was received by the local administration.",0,1613499284,SOM 7528457,706,SOM25960,25960,"30 May 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)","Teachers (Somalia)",7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Mogadishu - Dharkenley",2.0095,45.25,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","30 May. Unidentified gunmen assassinate a school teacher in Dharkenley. Assailants escaped, motives unknown.",1,1618571808,SOM 6136588,706,SOM25887,25887,"30 May 2018",2018,1,Protests,"Peaceful protest","Protesters (Somalia)",,6,,,0,60,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Nugaal,Garoowe,,Garowe,8.4064,48.4819,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","30 May. A demonstration of an estimated 100 individuals was conducted at the famous square known as 'Barxadda' in the centre of Garowe city. The purpose was to show support to the Puntland army at the frontline in the conflict against Somaliland.",0,1571260130,SOM 6136593,706,SOM25956,25956,"30 May 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Uganda)",,8,"Al Shabaab",,2,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Baraawe,,Baraawe,1.1132,44.0297,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","30 May. Al Shabaab attack a Uganda base in Baraawe. Assailants repelled.",0,1571260130,SOM 6136594,706,SOM25957,25957,"30 May 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Uganda)",,8,"Al Shabaab",,2,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,"Bulo Mareer",1.6298,44.5196,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","30 May. Al Shabaab attack a Uganda military base in Buulo Mareer. Assailants repelled.",0,1571260130,SOM 6136596,706,SOM25894,25894,"30 May 2018",2018,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Air/drone strike","Military Forces of Kenya (2013-)",,8,"Al Shabaab",,2,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Afmadow,,Shimbiray,0.1236,41.2589,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","30 May. Kenyan air forces conducted an airstrike against a suspected al Shabaab location at Shimbiray grazing area (c. 35 km south east of Dhobley town - approx coordinates used). Casualties from the attack could not be established at the reporting period.",0,1571260130,SOM 6136597,706,SOM25958,25958,"30 May 2018",2018,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Shelling/artillery/missile attack","AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Uganda)",,8,"Al Shabaab",,2,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,Labayaq,1.6746,44.5606,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","30 May. UPDF forces shell suspected al Shabaab positions in Labayaq from Golweyn. Two technicals and one VBIED allegedly destroyed.",0,1618571808,SOM 6136598,706,SOM25959,25959,"30 May 2018",2018,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Afgooye,2.15,45.116,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","30 May. An al Shabaab RCIED detonates at SNAF Bar Ismail checkpoint, Afgooye.",0,1571260130,SOM 6136600,706,SOM25883,25883,"29 May 2018",2018,1,Protests,"Peaceful protest","Protesters (Somalia)",,6,,,0,60,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Sanaag,Laasqoray,,Dhahar,9.7492,48.8219,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","29 May. A peaceful demonstration was conducted at Dhahar town against the Somaliland government. The protestors waved the flag of Puntland and chanted anti-Somaliland slogans. The demonstration concluded peacefully.",0,1571260130,SOM 6136602,706,SOM25893,25893,"29 May 2018",2018,1,Protests,"Peaceful protest","Protesters (Somalia)",,6,,,0,60,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Togdheer,Buuhoodle,,Buuhoodle,8.2516,46.3157,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","29 May. Hundreds of residents of Buhoodle staged a demonstration in Buhodle town in protest of Somaliland presence in Sool, Sanag and Cayn regions. The protestors marched onto the streets chanting anti-Somaliland slogans and later gathered at Habado football grounds. The demonstration ended peacefully.",0,1571260130,SOM 6136603,706,SOM25878,25878,"29 May 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle","Wanla Weyn",,"Wanla Weyne",2.6195,44.8936,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","29 May. A grenade was hurled at an SNA checkpoint located at the entrance of Wanlaweyne district. Soldiers reacted with gunfire towards suspected directions of the attack. One SNA soldier was killed and three others were injured. The assailants managed to escape. Al Shabaab claimed responsibility for the attack.",1,1571260130,SOM 6136604,706,SOM25881,25881,"29 May 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Baydhaba,,Bakale,3.055,43.2504,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","29 May. An al Shabaab defector shot and killed an SWSPF soldier and defected back to al Shabaab at Miidow village (c. 22 km north west of Baidoa). The perpetrator took the rifle of another SWSPF soldier as well. The circumstances surrounding the incident was not clear. The perpetrator arrived in an al Shabaab controlled area in possession of the two rifles.",1,1571260130,SOM 6136605,706,SOM25954,25954,"29 May 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Baraawe,,Baraawe,1.1132,44.0297,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","29 May. Al Shabaab fighters attack forward operation base Embresso, outside of Baraawe. Assailants repelled.",0,1571260130,SOM 6136606,706,SOM25885,25885,"29 May 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Gedo,Garbahaarey,,Garbahaarey,3.328,42.2199,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","29 May. Two men, suspected to be al Shabaab fighters, assassinated a prominent clan elder at his house in Far Laysaan village (c. 30 km west of Garbaharrey town). The perpetrators managed to escape from the scene. The motive behind the assassination was not clear.",1,1571260130,SOM 6136607,706,SOM25877,25877,"29 May 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Islamic State (Somalia)",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Puntland Police Force",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bari,Iskushuban,,Canjeele,10.4,50.1333,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","29 May. Pro-ISIS and police clashed at Canjeel village (c. 70 km south west of Qandala). There was an exchange of gunfire which lasted for about two hours after which pro-ISIS retreated to the mountain north of Canjeel. Causalities not known.",0,1571260130,SOM 7527477,706,SOM25882,25882,"29 May 2018",2018,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Islamic State (Somalia)",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Government of Somalia (2017-)",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,Mogadishu,2.0414,45.3337,1,Telegram,"New media","29 May. Islamic State claims responsibility for an IED explosion in the 'Bar Oba' section of the city. Six Somali intelligence personnel died in the explosion.",6,1618571804,SOM 7531573,706,SOM26103,26103,"29 May 2018",2018,1,"Explosions/Remote violence",Grenade,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) National Intelligence and Security Agency",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Yaqshid",2.0678,45.35,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","29 May. Al-Shabaab carried out a grenade attack on an NISA checkpoint. 2 injured.",0,1618571816,SOM 5873980,706,SOM27240,27240,"29 May 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Islamic State (Somalia)",,2,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Puntland Police Force",,1,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bari,Qandala,,Qandala,11.471,49.8726,2,"UN (unspecified)",Other,"29 May 2018: Pro-ISIL elements and Puntland state police clashed in Anjeel village near Qandala, Bari region. No reported fatalities.",0,1567462287,SOM 7533409,706,SOM25880,25880,"29 May 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) National Intelligence and Security Agency",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Waaberi",2.0195,45.31,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","29 May. NISA soldiers condoned off a private residence that was suspected to be used by four suspected al Shabaab militants as a hideout in Waaberi. NISA apprehended two armed men in possession of pistols at Ansaloti village in Waberi district. The two suspected al Shabaab elements were taken into custody by NISA for further interrogation. NISA troops conducted a security search operation where one suspected al Shabaab militant was killed and another was injured.",1,1618571804,SOM 6311021,706,SOM25886,25886,"29 May 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (International)",,7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,Marka,1.7131,44.7639,2,"Star (Kenya)",Regional,"29 May. Al Shabaab executes two Kenyans in Fino, Lower Shabelle after they were accused of spying.",2,1572403781,SOM 7528093,706,SOM25884,25884,"29 May 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)","Teachers (Somalia)",7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Mogadishu - Dharkenley",2.0095,45.25,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","29 May. Unidentified armed men shot and killed a Koran school teacher at his home at Kawo-Godey vicinity in Dharkenley district. The perpetrators managed to escape. The motive of the incident was not clear.",1,1618571804,SOM 7530426,706,SOM25879,25879,"29 May 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Hawl Wadaag",2.048,45.32,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","29 May. A grenade was hurled at Banadir Region Stabilization Forces defensive base near Carwo Idko junction road neighbourhood in Howlwadag district. Soldiers reacted with gunfire at suspected directions of the attack. One SNA soldier was injured and the assailants managed to escape. Al Shabaab claimed responsibility for the attack.",0,1618571804,SOM 7533046,706,SOM25955,25955,"29 May 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Waaberi",2.0195,45.31,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","29 May. Unidentified gunmen assassinate a civilian. Assailants escaped, motives unknown.",1,1618571808,SOM 6136614,706,SOM25872,25872,"28 May 2018",2018,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Islamic State (Somalia)",,2,,,0,20,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bari,Qandala,,Qandala,11.471,49.8726,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","28 May. An RCIED, suspected to be planted by alleged pro-ISIS, exploded killing cattle (c. 05 km west of Qandala). There were no reports of immediate arrests.",0,1571260130,SOM 6136615,706,SOM25875,25875,"28 May 2018",2018,1,Protests,"Peaceful protest","Protesters (Somalia)","Jareer-Weyne Sub-Clan Group (Somalia)",6,,,0,60,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,"Belet Weyne",,"Belet Weyne",4.736,45.2043,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","28 May. Hundreds of people hailing from Jareerweyne clan staged a peaceful demonstration on the main road in front of Hotel Daresalam located east of Beletweyne. FGS Members of Parliament resided at the hotel. The motive behind the demonstration was in relation to two men, hailing from Jareerweyne clan, who were injured by the SNA in the previous week. The incident was not justified by the local administration. The local administration spoke to the demonstrators stating that their complaints would be considered.",0,1571260130,SOM 6136617,706,SOM25953,25953,"28 May 2018",2018,1,"Strategic developments","Change to group/activity","Islamic State (Somalia)",,2,,,0,20,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bari,Iskushuban,,Canjeele,10.4,50.1333,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","Movement of forces: 28 May. Islamic State fighters move into Canjeele. No reported violence.",0,1571260130,SOM 6136618,706,SOM25868,25868,"28 May 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-)",,8,"Al Shabaab",,2,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,"Bulo Mareer",1.6298,44.5196,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","28 May. An RCIED, targeting an AMISOM convoy transporting supplies from Golweyne to Shalambood, exploded at Bullo Mareer town neighbourhood in Merka district. One supply lorry was damaged. There was an exchange of gunfire between AMISOM and al Shabaab which lasted for about 20 minutes after which al Shabaab withdrew. Casualties could not be ascertained at the time of reporting.",0,1571260130,SOM 6136619,706,SOM25870,25870,"28 May 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,"Buur Hakaba",,Ugaari,2.8573,44.0041,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","28 May. Al Shabaab fighters ambushed SNA soldiers who were driving a Noah vehicle on the main road between Baidoa and Buurhabaka district near Ugaari village (c. 10 km north west of Buurhakaba district). There was a brief exchange of small arms fire after which SNA soldiers escaped from the scene and returned to Buurhakaba. An SNA soldier was killed in the attack. Casualties from al Shabaab could not be established at the time of reporting.",1,1571260130,SOM 6136620,706,SOM25871,25871,"28 May 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Gedo,Garbahaarey,,Garbahaarey,3.328,42.2199,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","28 May. Al Shabaab militants launched an attack against the SNA base located c. 03 km south of Garbaharrey town. There was an exchange of gunfire which lasted for about 20 minutes after which al Shabaab were forced to retreat. There were no reports of casualties from SNA. It was suspected that there could have been casualties from al Shabaab though they were taken when they retreated.",10,1571260130,SOM 6136621,706,SOM25874,25874,"28 May 2018",2018,1,Riots,"Violent demonstration","Rioters (Somalia)","Journalists (Somalia)",5,"Police Forces of Somaliland (2010-)",,1,15,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Sool,"Laas Caanood",,Laascaanood,8.4774,47.3597,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","28 May. There was a violent demonstration conducted in Lasanod in protest of the Somaliland administration. One person was killed and more than 50 others including three journalists were arrested. SLP dispersed the protestors. Movement of vehicles was restricted and most of the businesses in Lasanod were closed.",1,1571260130,SOM 7528291,706,SOM25873,25873,"28 May 2018",2018,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Bondhere",2.0456,45.34,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","28 May. A UVIED, attached to a private vehicle owned by a civilian man, detonated near Siinaay junction road vicinity in Boondhere district. The targeted person survived the attack because he was not in vehicle at the time of the explosion. One civilian bystander was killed. Government soldiers arrived at the scene of the incident and conducted a search operation. There were no reports of arrests. The motive behind the attack was not established.",1,1618571804,SOM 7528852,706,SOM25869,25869,"28 May 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Shibis",2.0476,45.35,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","28 May. Unidentified armed men shot and killed a traffic police officer at Manapolyo junction road neighbourhood in Shibis district. The police officer was directing traffic when the two armed men shot him. The perpetrators managed to escape. The district police attended to the scene of the incident but there were no reports of arrests.",1,1618571804,SOM 7531224,706,SOM25876,25876,"28 May 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Government of Somalia (2017-)",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Waaberi",2.0195,45.31,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","28 May. Al Shabaab attackers shot and killed a staff member, working at the parliament, and injured another at Kuwait Palace Hotel vicinity in Waberi district. The man reportedly worked in parliament as head of finance section. The victim was in his vehicle when two assailants approached him and shot him. The perpetrators managed to escape. District police attended to the scene of the incident but there were no reports of arrests. Al Shabaab claimed responsibility for the attack.",1,1618571804,SOM 7529484,706,SOM25951,25951,"27 May 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Heliwa",2.0844,45.39,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","27 May. Al Shabaab fighters attack SNAF checkpoint at Ex-Control Balcad landmark in Heliwa. Two civilian bystanders injured, assailants repelled.",0,1618571808,SOM 6136628,706,SOM25952,25952,"27 May 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Unidentified Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Unidentified Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,44,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,"Belet Weyne",,Matabaan,5.1994,45.5252,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","27 May. Rival clans (not identified) clash east of Mataban over unspecified motives. Media reports suggest high tensions between Galgaduud, Hiiraaan and Middle Shabelle.",0,1571260130,SOM 6136629,706,SOM25862,25862,"27 May 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Ceel-Baraf Communal Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Al Shabaab",,2,24,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Jowhar,,Ceel-Baraf,3.2048,45.7552,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","27 May. Pastoralists and al Shabaab fighters clashed at Elbaraf village vicinity in Mahaday district. The clashes occurred after al Shabaab militants imposed taxation to residences. Casualties from the clash could not be confirmed at the time of reporting.",0,1571260130,SOM 6136630,706,SOM25863,25863,"27 May 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,"Buufow Bacaad",1.7493,44.7437,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","27 May. SNA and al Shabaab fighters clashed at Buufow Bacaad (c. 07 km north west of Merka district). There was an exchange of heavy gunfire which lasted for about 30 minutes after which al Shabaab managed to take control of the town. SNA soldiers vacated the town. After one hour, SNA troops with re-enforcement recaptured the town from al Shabaab militants without resistance. At least two SNA soldiers were killed and three others, including two civilian bystanders, were wounded.",2,1571260130,SOM 6136632,706,SOM25866,25866,"27 May 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Civilians (Somalia)","Al Shabaab",7,17,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,"Qansax Dheere",,Miisra,2.5972,43.0838,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","27 May. Police forces raided the residence of the al Shabaab deputy commissioner for Miisra village (c. 30 km north east of Diinsoor district). The targeted al Shabaab member was not at the house during the attack. His son was killed and the daughter was injured in the raid. The security forces reportedly returned to their base in Dinsoor.",1,1571260130,SOM 6136633,706,SOM25867,25867,"27 May 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,17,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Diinsoor,,Diinsoor,2.4074,42.9766,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","27 May. An SNA soldier shot and killed an owner of a restaurant over a payment dispute in Diinsoor district (c. 90 km south west of Baidoa). The victim demanded for payment from the soldier which caused a brief altercation. Security forces arrived at the location of the incident and managed to arrest the perpetrator.",1,1571260130,SOM 7529554,706,SOM25865,25865,"27 May 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Mogadishu - Dharkenley",2.0095,45.25,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","27 May. Suspected al Shabaab attackers shot and killed a famous clan elder at Dabaqeynka village vicinity in Dharkenley district. The man was one of the electoral delegates who participated in elections in Southwest state in 2017.",1,1618571803,SOM 7533048,706,SOM25864,25864,"27 May 2018",2018,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Students (Somalia); Teachers (Somalia)",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Waaberi",2.0195,45.31,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","27 May. A UVIED attached to a private vehicle owned by a civilian man detonated near 21 October School in Waberi district. The target survived the attack because he was not in the vehicle at the time of explosion. A child was injured. Government soldiers arrived at the scene and conducted a search operation but there were no reports of arrests. There was no motive established for the incident.",0,1618571803,SOM 7528461,706,SOM25950,25950,"26 May 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Mogadishu - Dharkenley",2.0095,45.25,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","26 May. Unidentified gunmen assassinate businessman Mohamed Ali Hariir in Dharkenley. Assailants escaped.",1,1618571807,SOM 7528242,706,SOM25856,25856,"26 May 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,11,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Hawl Wadaag",2.048,45.32,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","26 May. Two groups of government soldiers clashed at Godka Jilacow and Dabka junction road neighbourhoods in Boondhere and Howlwadag Districts. There was heavy exchange of gunfire which lasted for about 10 minutes. One SNA soldier was injured. Further reports suggested that the primary motive of the clash was related to both groups suspecting each other. An SNA soldier intervened and successfully mediated a cease fire.",0,1618571803,SOM 6136637,706,SOM25858,25858,"26 May 2018",2018,1,Protests,"Peaceful protest","Protesters (Somalia)",,6,,,0,60,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Awdal,Baki,,Baki,9.8921,43.3853,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","26 May. Residents of Baki district demonstrated at the office of the Mayor appealing to the Somaliland government to support the victims of Cyclone Sagar which destroyed irrigated farms and livestock. The Mayor of Baki addressed the protestors stating that he would convey their demands to the Somaliland government.",0,1571260130,SOM 6136639,706,SOM25949,25949,"26 May 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)","AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Uganda)",1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,"Cusman Qule",1.7527,44.7609,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","26 May. Al Shabaab fighters ambush a SNAF patrol near Cusman Qule. Assailants retreat after a 20 minute firefight, and the intervention of UPDF forces, who shell the area.",0,1571260130,SOM 6136641,706,SOM25860,25860,"26 May 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)","Aid Workers (Somalia)",7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Mudug,Hobyo,,Hobyo,5.3505,48.5268,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","26 May. An INGO staff member sustained minor injuries after an armed group shot at their rented vehicle at Labad village (c. 30 Km north of Hobyo district). The motive of the incident was related to registration of beneficiaries. The perpetrators escaped from the area.",0,1571260130,SOM 6136642,706,SOM25948,25948,"26 May 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Puntland Security Force",,1,"Military Forces of Somaliland (2010-)",,1,11,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Sool,"Laas Caanood",,"Tuko Raq",8.5673,47.6438,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","26 May. Puntland and Somaliland forces clash in Tuko Raq.",0,1571260130,SOM 7532401,706,SOM25861,25861,"26 May 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Heliwa",2.0844,45.39,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","26 May. Unidentified armed men using pistols shot and killed a young male at the Medicine section of Bakara Market in Heliwa district. Government soldiers conducted a security search operation but there were no reports of arrests. The perpetrators managed to escape after the incident.",1,1618571803,SOM 5828298,706,SOM25859,25859,"26 May 2018",2018,1,"Strategic developments","Change to group/activity","Al Shabaab",,2,,,0,20,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,Marka,1.7131,44.7639,3,"Radio Kulmiye",National,"Change to armed group: 26 May. On 26 May, Somalia's Radio Kulmiye reported that a faction of al-Shabab has elected a new leader, Sheikh Hussein Ali Fidow, which has split the group into two factions. There have been rumours that the current leader, Ahmed Omar aka Abu Ubeidah, has been ill for seven months.",0,1567462229,SOM 7799289,706,SOM25857,25857,"26 May 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Jubaland Security Force",,1,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Jubaland Security Force",,1,11,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Kismaayo,,Kismayo,-0.3603,42.5463,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","26 May. Jubbaland soldiers, while on security patrol, clashed with fellow soldiers over suspicions of al Shabaab presence at via-Afmadow neighbourhood in Kismayo town. Four soldiers were injured.",0,1617662605,SOM 6136651,706,SOM25855,25855,"25 May 2018",2018,1,"Strategic developments","Change to group/activity","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Puntland Security Force","Dhulbahante-Naaleye Ahmed Sub-Clan Group (Somalia)",1,"Military Forces of Somaliland (2010-)",,1,11,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Sool,Taleex,,Taleex,9.1494,48.4208,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","Defection: 25 May. About 118 armed men with a battle wagons and a truck defected from Puntland army to Somaliland due to a disagreement amongst them. The defected soldiers hailed from Dhulbhante Naleye Ahmed sub clan.",0,1571260130,SOM 7530943,706,SOM25854,25854,"25 May 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Heliwa",2.0844,45.39,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","25 May. Suspected al Shabaab fighters conducted a hit-and-run attack against SNA troops based at Biyo Degeenka neighbourhood in Heliwa district. The clash was initiated using an RPG followed by heavy exchange of gunfire which lasted for about 20 minutes after which al Shabaab militants were forced to withdraw. Casualties could not be confirmed at the time of reporting. Al Shabaab militants claimed responsibility for the attack.",0,1618571803,SOM 7528462,706,SOM25850,25850,"24 May 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Government of Somalia (2017-)",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Mogadishu - Dharkenley",2.0095,45.25,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","24 May. Al Shabaab shot and killed a municipal tax collector at El- Dhere market in Dharkenley District. The assailant managed to escape. Police officers responded and conducted search operations but there were no reports of arrest.",1,1618571803,SOM 7713345,706,SOM25851,25851,"24 May 2018",2018,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Air/drone strike","Military Forces of the United States (2017-2021)",,8,"Al Shabaab",,2,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Afgooye,2.15,45.116,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","24 May. Anti-al Shabaab forces (likely US or Kenyan) conducted an airstrike in Afgoye district killing 10 al Shabaab militants.",10,1614039933,SOM 6136653,706,SOM25852,25852,"24 May 2018",2018,1,"Strategic developments","Looting/property destruction","Al Shabaab",,2,,,0,20,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,"Qansax Dheere",,"Bulo Addoy",2.6619,42.9889,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","Property destruction: 24 May. Al Shabaab fighters burnt commodities, destroyed donkey carts and killed seven donkeys at Bulo Addoy village (c. 23 km south of Qansax-Dheere district). Al Shabaab banned delivery of commercial and other goods to government and AMISOM controlled towns.",0,1571260130,SOM 6136654,706,SOM25849,25849,"24 May 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Kenya)",,8,"Al Shabaab",,2,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Afmadow,,Afmadow,0.5172,42.071,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","24 May. Al Shabaab fighters ambush a KDF patrol near Afmadow. Assailants repelled, no casualties reported.",0,1571260130,SOM 6136656,706,SOM25848,25848,"24 May 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Puntland Security Force",,1,"Military Forces of Somaliland (2010-)",,1,11,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Sool,"Laas Caanood",,"Tuko Raq",8.5673,47.6438,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","24 May. Somaliland and Puntland security forces clashed at Tukaraq and surrounding areas. There were reports of casualties, numbers not known.",10,1571260130,SOM 6136657,706,SOM25853,25853,"24 May 2018",2018,1,"Strategic developments","Disrupted weapons use","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Jubaland Security Force","AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Kenya)",1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Afmadow,,Dhobley,0.4063,41.0124,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","Defusal: 24 May. JSF and AMISOM KDF, while on security patrol, discovered an RCIED planted on the road at Shaftuug border line area (c. 06 km south of Dhobley town). AMISOM KDF Contingent EOD team cordoned off the area to successfully dismantled the RCIED.",0,1571260130,SOM 7713336,706,SOM25845,25845,"23 May 2018",2018,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Air/drone strike","Military Forces of the United States (2017-2021)","AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Kenya)",8,"Al Shabaab",,2,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Afmadow,,Dhobley,0.4063,41.0124,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","23 May. Unknown warplanes (likely either US or Kenya) conducted an airstrike against suspected al Shabaab location at Shimbirole -Gudududow grazing areas (c. 45 km south east of Dhobley town). Casualties from the attack could not be established at the time of reporting.",0,1614039933,SOM 7713364,706,SOM25842,25842,"23 May 2018",2018,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Air/drone strike","Military Forces of the United States (2017-2021)",,8,"Al Shabaab",,2,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Marcadde,2.0647,45.1086,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","23 May. US AFRICOM announces drone strike targeted group of al Shabaab fighters 20km north-west of Mogadishu. 10 militants killed.",10,1614039933,SOM 6136662,706,SOM25834,25834,"23 May 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,11,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,"Buur Hakaba",,"Xawaal Arundi",2.8898,43.9574,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","23 May. An SNA soldier shot and killed a fellow soldier near Xawaal Arundi village (c. 16 km north west of Buurhakaba district). The victim was driving one of the vehicles in a convoy transporting military rations to Buurhakaba district. The perpetrator was part of reconnaissance mission patrolling the road between Buurhakaba and Daynuuney village. The motive behind the incident was not clear. The victim was brought to Baidoa.",1,1571260130,SOM 6136663,706,SOM25835,25835,"23 May 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Habar Jeclo Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Habar Yoonis Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,44,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Sanaag,"Ceel Afweyn",,"Ceel Afweyn",9.9293,47.2173,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","23 May. Habar Jeclo and Habar Yunis sub-clans clashed at Yufle located north east of El-Afwein (c. 30 km west of Erigavo). Three casualties were reported. Inter-clan conflict between the two rivalling sub-clans increased in the region. The Somaliland government mobilized a team of elders and prominent politicians to mediate the clan conflict in Elafweyn.",3,1571260130,SOM 6136666,706,SOM25836,25836,"23 May 2018",2018,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Shelling/artillery/missile attack","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,Abiikarow,1.7245,44.6507,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","23 May. Al Shabaab fighters fired at least five mortar rounds towards FOB Arbacow. No casualties reported, assailants repelled.",0,1571260130,SOM 6136669,706,SOM25840,25840,"23 May 2018",2018,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Shelling/artillery/missile attack","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Puntland Security Force",,1,"Military Forces of Somaliland (2010-)",,1,11,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Sool,"Laas Caanood",,Laascaanood,8.4774,47.3597,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","23 May. Puntland forces fire several mortar rounds towards Somaliland base near Qod Gaboobe. Rounds land outside of the base. No casualties reported.",0,1571260130,SOM 6136670,706,SOM25837,25837,"23 May 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Al Shabaab",,2,"Private Security Forces (Somalia)","Government of Somalia (2017-) Puntland State",8,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Mudug,Gaalkacyo,,Gaalkacyo,6.7697,47.4308,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","23 May. A member of the Puntland parliament and his guard were shot and killed by unidentified armed men in front of Classic Hotel in Galkayo. Al Shabaab claimed responsibility of the assassination. The perpetrators escaped from the scene. Police arrived at the scene but there was no report of arrests.",2,1571260130,SOM 7532396,706,SOM25844,25844,"23 May 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Wadajir",2.0462,45.3341,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","23 May. Suspected al Shabaab militants shot and killed an SNA soldier at Hawo-Tako village vicinity in Wadajir district. Government soldiers conducted a security search operation after the incident but there were no reports of arrests. The perpetrators stole a firearm belonging to the soldier and escaped.",1,1618571803,SOM 7528821,706,SOM25839,25839,"23 May 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) National Intelligence and Security Agency",,1,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)","Government of Somalia (2017-)",1,11,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Abdiaziz",2.0405,45.36,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","23 May. NISA agents and bodyguards of a Member of Parliament clashed at Fiat NISA checkpoint near KM 0. NISA agents shot at his vehicle after he passed through Fiat security checkpoint without stopping and his guards responded with gunfire. The Member of Parliament escaped unhurt. There were no reports of casualties.",0,1618571802,SOM 7531668,706,SOM25841,25841,"23 May 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Wadajir",2.0462,45.3341,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","23 May. Unidentified gunmen assassinate a civilian. Assailants escaped, motives unknown.",1,1618571802,SOM 7579552,706,SOM25838,25838,"23 May 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Islamic State (Somalia)",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Ceelasha Biyaha",2.0823,45.2102,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","23 May. Unidentified armed men shot and killed an unidentified male at Elasha Biyaha settlement in Afgoye district. Pro-ISIS group claimed responsibility of the assassination.",1,1611613361,SOM 7579553,706,SOM25833,25833,"23 May 2018",2018,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Shelling/artillery/missile attack","AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-)",,8,"Al Shabaab",,2,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Ceelasha Biyaha",2.0823,45.2102,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","23 May. AMISOM fired artillery rounds towards residential areas in Elasha settlement village (c. 20 km west of Mogadishu) in Afgoye district after their defensive base was hit by a mortar round. Residents at the village confirmed that the artillery rounds impacted the village from the AMISOM base near Hormuud building in Elasha settlement. There was no response fire from al Shabaab militants or reports of casualties.",0,1611613361,SOM 4635812,706,SOM25846,25846,"23 May 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,"Bulo Mareer",1.6298,44.5196,1,"Shabelle Media Network",Subnational,"23 May. Al Shabaab attacks military camps at Bulo Mareer and K50. The casualties resulting from the two attacks are not yet known.",0,1552576681,SOM 4635813,706,SOM25847,25847,"23 May 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,K50,2.0054,44.9872,1,"Shabelle Media Network",Subnational,"23 May. Al Shabaab attacks military camps at Bulo Mareer and K50. The casualties resulting from the two attacks are not yet known.",0,1552576681,SOM 7530428,706,SOM25843,25843,"23 May 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) National Intelligence and Security Agency",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Hawl Wadaag",2.048,45.32,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","23 May. Two suspected armed al Shabaab elements were shot and killed by NISA soldiers at Bakara market area. The NISA soldiers confiscated two pistols from the deceased and the bodies were taken for further investigation. Al Shabaab denied that the militias were their fellow fighters, however this was not confirmed.",2,1618571802,SOM 7526916,706,SOM25824,25824,"22 May 2018",2018,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Mogadishu - Daynile",2.0581,45.3003,1,Somaliweyn,National,"22 May. An al Shabaab roadside blast kills two civilians between Ex-Control Afgoye and Hanta Dher neighbourhoods in Daynile.",2,1618571802,SOM 7528244,706,SOM25832,25832,"22 May 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Islamic State (Somalia)",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Hodan,,"Mogadishu - Hodan",2.0333,45.35,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","22 May. Suspected pro-ISIS elements, shot and killed a traffic police officer at Bakara junction road neighbourhood in Hodan district. A civilian bystander was injured. The perpetrators managed to escape. District police attended to the scene but there were no reports of arrests. Pro-ISIS claimed responsibility of the attack. Pro-ISIS published photos of the incident to prove their claim.",1,1611019336,SOM 7265348,706,SOM25829,25829,"22 May 2018",2018,2,"Strategic developments","Change to group/activity","Government of Somalia (2017-) Puntland State","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Puntland Security Force",1,,,0,10,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Sool,"Laas Caanood",,"Tuko Raq",8.5673,47.6438,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","Around 22 May 2018, Puntland government restricted fuel-tankers and public movements from travelling to Somaliland due to the tension in Tuko raq village (Laas Caanood, Sool). The following day, it was reported to be mobilizing clan militias in Badhan, Dhahar and Hiingalool (Sanaag) to widen the frontline at the border in preparation of an armed encounter between Somaliland and Puntland.",0,1603755491,SOM 6136677,706,SOM25825,25825,"22 May 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,Abiikarow,1.7245,44.6507,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","22 May. Al Shabaab fighters attack FOB Arbacow. RPGs and possibly mortars used during the attack. Assailants repelled, casualties unknown.",0,1571260130,SOM 6136678,706,SOM25831,25831,"22 May 2018",2018,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Suicide bomb","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Special Forces",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Afgooye,2.15,45.116,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","22 May. A Toyota Noah VBIED, targeting an SNA Danab (special forces) unit convoy from Bali-dogle Airport headed to Mogadishu, exploded at ITOP Factory in Afgoye. At least nine people consisting of two government soldiers and seven civilian bystanders were injured. The suicide bomber who drove the VBIED was killed. Al Shabaab claimed responsibility of the attack.",1,1571260130,SOM 6136679,706,SOM25828,25828,"22 May 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Police Forces of Somaliland (2010-)",,1,"Civilians (International)",,7,17,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Woqooyi Galbeed",Gebiley,,Wajaale,9.6027,43.3348,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","22 May. Somaliland police shot and killed an Ethiopian migrant who attempted to escape from Wajale Immigration.",1,1571260130,SOM 6136680,706,SOM25830,25830,"22 May 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians","Abduction/forced disappearance","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (International)",,7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bari,Bossaso,,Bosaso,11.2842,49.1816,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","22 May. An Egyptian national working with fisheries for the past three months was abducted by unknown armed perpetrators in the proximity of Botaan hotel in Bossaso. The motive was unknown. Police were reported to be investigating.",0,1571260130,SOM 6267340,706,SOM25826,25826,"22 May 2018",2018,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Afgooye,2.15,45.116,1,"Garowe Online",National,"22 May. Al Shabaab car bomb detonates in Afgooye killing 12 Somali soldiers.",12,1572403718,SOM 7525863,706,SOM25827,25827,"22 May 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Hawl Wadaag",2.048,45.32,1,"Radio Risala",Subnational,"22 May. Unidentified armed perpetrators assassinate a police officer in Bakaara Market.",1,1618571802,SOM 7528466,706,SOM25818,25818,"21 May 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Mogadishu - Dharkenley",2.0095,45.25,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","21 May. Al Shabaab shot and killed a public land broker at the Dabaqeynka village vicinity in Dharkenley district. The victim was from the mosque when two armed men attacked him. The perpetrators managed to escape. District police attended to the scene but there were no reports of arrests.",1,1618571801,SOM 7527754,706,SOM25823,25823,"21 May 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Mogadishu - Dharkenley",2.0095,45.25,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","21 May. Unidentified armed men shot and killed a custodial corps soldier travelling to his home at Branch four village neighbourhood in Dharkenley district. Government soldiers arrived at the scene and conducted a security search operation. There were no reports of arrests. The perpetrators managed to escape.",1,1618571802,SOM 7529557,706,SOM25821,25821,"21 May 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Mogadishu - Dharkenley",2.0095,45.25,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","21 May. Al Shabaab shot and killed an SNA soldier at the District branch one vicinity in Dharkenley district. SNPF soldiers arrived at the scene and conducted a security search operation. There were no reports of arrests. The perpetrators managed to escape the scene.",1,1618571802,SOM 6136683,706,SOM25817,25817,"21 May 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Unidentified Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Unidentified Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,44,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,"Belet Weyne",,"Wara Dheer",4.9286,45.6178,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","21 May. Clan militias of unknown origin clashed at Waradheere rural grazing area (c. 25 km south of Matabaan district). There was a brief exchange of small arms fire which lasted for about half an hour. Three armed militias were killed and two others were seriously injured. The motive of the incident was related to disputes over gazing land. The security situation was reported to be tense. Both clans were reported to be mobilizing for a possible armed confrontation. Traditional leaders and politicians from both clans attempted to deescalate hostilities between the two clans.",3,1571260130,SOM 6136685,706,SOM25819,25819,"21 May 2018",2018,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Shelling/artillery/missile attack","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,Abiikarow,1.7245,44.6507,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","21 May. Al Shabaab fighters fire three mortar rounds towards FOB Arbacow. Rounds land inside the base. No casualties reported.",0,1571260130,SOM 6136686,706,SOM25816,25816,"21 May 2018",2018,1,"Strategic developments","Change to group/activity","Khatumo Regional Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Puntland Security Force",,1,14,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Sool,"Laas Caanood",,"Tuko Raq",8.5673,47.6438,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","Change to armed group: 21 May. Khatumo splinter group pledged support to Puntland and announced that they would fight to liberate Tuka-raq from Somaliland. This came amid rising tensions in the area.",0,1571260130,SOM 6136687,706,SOM25822,25822,"21 May 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Jubaland Security Force",,1,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Jubaland Security Force",,1,11,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Afmadow,,Afmadow,0.5172,42.071,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","21 May. Jubaland soldier kills his commander near Via Afmadow, following refusal of following orders. Soldier had previously left his unit in Gaduud without authorisation.",1,1571260130,SOM 7529350,706,SOM25820,25820,"21 May 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Mogadishu - Daynile",2.0581,45.3003,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","21 May. An RCIED, buried alongside the road targeting a vehicle belonging to SNA headed to Haanta Dheer, exploded at Ex. Control Afgoye. After the explosion, there was an exchange of gunfire between SNA and the unidentified perpetrators. The vehicle belonging to SNA was damaged. Three civilian bystanders were killed and two soldiers were injured. The perpetrators managed to escape.",3,1618571802,SOM 6304372,706,SOM25814,25814,"20 May 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Government regains territory","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,"Bulo Burto",,Yasooman,4.0558,45.7487,1,"Radio Risala",National,"20 May. Military forces clash with al Shabaab and overtake Mubah, El Ali Ahmed, Yasoman villages in Hiiran. Al Shabaab suffered 'heavy causalities.'",5,1572403772,SOM 6304375,706,SOM25815,25815,"20 May 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Government regains territory","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,"Bulo Burto",,Buulobarde,3.8538,45.5674,2,"Radio Risala",National,"20 May. Military forces clash with al Shabaab and overtake Mubah, El Ali Ahmed, Yasoman villages in Hiiran. Al Shabaab suffered 'heavy causalities.'",5,1572403772,SOM 6136697,706,SOM25813,25813,"20 May 2018",2018,1,"Strategic developments","Disrupted weapons use","Al Shabaab",,2,,,0,20,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bari,Bossaso,,Galgala,10.9901,49.0568,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","20 May. An al Shabaab fighter was killed and another injured after an IED they had planted exploded prematurely near Galgala Village.",1,1571260130,SOM 7579554,706,SOM25811,25811,"20 May 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Ceelasha Biyaha",2.0823,45.2102,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","20 May. Al Shabaab fighters attack SNAF base near Ceelasha Biyaha. Small arms fire supported by mortar rounds. Resulting casualty figures unknown.",0,1611613361,SOM 7528620,706,SOM25812,25812,"20 May 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-)",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Mogadishu - Daynile",2.0581,45.3003,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","20 May. Beheaded body of Somali/Kenyan allegedly working for AMISOM discovered in Daynile. Victim identified as 'Hassan'. Al Shabaab believed responsible.",1,1618571801,SOM 7526870,706,SOM25809,25809,"20 May 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Government of Somalia (2017-)",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Hodan,,"Mogadishu - Hodan",2.0333,45.35,1,"Somali Memo",National,"20 May. Al Shabaab gunmen killed a staff member of Prime Minister Hassan Ali Kheyre's office in Taleh neighbourhood, Hodan.",1,1611019332,SOM 7579647,706,SOM25810,25810,"20 May 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Jowhar,,Jowhar,2.7797,45.5042,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","20 May. SNPF officer kills a civilian in Jowhar. Motives unknown. Assailant later placed in custody.",1,1611613361,SOM 7532400,706,SOM25806,25806,"19 May 2018",2018,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Wadajir",2.0462,45.3341,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","19 May. Al Shabaab assassinates Colonel Ali Raaghe by planting a UVIED under his vehicle. Group claims responsibility.",1,1618571801,SOM 6136699,706,SOM25805,25805,"19 May 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)","Labour Group (Somalia)",7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,"Belet Weyne",,"Ceel Gaal",4.8476,45.2398,3,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","19 May. Unidentified gunmen assassinate University Graduate and current construction engineer Mohamed Addow. Assailants escaped, motives and exact incident location unknown.",1,1571260130,SOM 7279065,706,SOM25807,25807,"19 May 2018",2018,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Shelling/artillery/missile attack","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Puntland Security Force",,1,"Military Forces of Somaliland (2010-)",,1,11,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Sool,"Laas Caanood",,Laascaanood,8.4774,47.3597,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","19 May. Puntland and Somaliland forces exchange 'artillery fire' near Qod Gaboode, near Las Anod. No casualties reported.",0,1604354656,SOM 7531226,706,SOM25808,25808,"19 May 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Waaberi",2.0195,45.31,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","19 May. Suspected al Shabaab gunmen assassinate SNAF officer Mohamed Adow in Wabeeri. Assailants escaped.",1,1618571801,SOM 7533079,706,SOM26101,26101,"18 May 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Wardhigley",2.0549,45.33,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","18 May. Al Shabaab gunmen conduct a drive-by shooting against SNAF checkpoint at Bar Ubaax Junction. One SNAF killed, three injured, including a civilian bystander. Assailants escaped.",1,1618571816,SOM 7521317,706,SOM25771,25771,"18 May 2018",2018,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Yaqshid",2.0678,45.35,1,Calamada,National,"18 May. An al Shabaab explosive detonates in Yaaqshiid, killing four police and wounding two others.",4,1618571800,SOM 7521344,706,SOM25772,25772,"18 May 2018",2018,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Mogadishu - Daynile",2.0581,45.3003,1,Calamada,National,"18 May. An al Shabaab explosive detonates in Daynile killing two soldiers.",2,1618571800,SOM 6136704,706,SOM25804,25804,"18 May 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,11,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Balcad,,Balcad,2.39,45.3833,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","18 May. Two groups of SNAF soldiers clash over unspecified motives in Balcad. Two SNAF and three civilians injured.",0,1571260130,SOM 7530431,706,SOM26100,26100,"18 May 2018",2018,1,"Explosions/Remote violence",Grenade,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) National Intelligence and Security Agency",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Hawl Wadaag",2.048,45.32,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","18 May. Al Shabaab assailant hurls a hand grenade towards a NISA checkpoint near Salama Hotel. One NISA soldier injured. Assailant escaped.",0,1618571816,SOM 7526602,706,SOM25769,25769,"18 May 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Shibis",2.0476,45.35,1,"Shabelle Media Network",National,"18 May. Al Shabaab assassinated two soldiers at two different locations in the nighttime hours. The first attack occurred in Shibis Districts, while the second occurred at an unknown location near Bar-Ubah junction.",1,1618571799,SOM 7526644,706,SOM25770,25770,"18 May 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Hawl Wadaag",2.048,45.32,1,"Shabelle Media Network",National,"18 May. Al Shabaab assassinated two soldiers at two different locations in the night-time hours. The first attack occurred in Shibis Districts, while the second occurred at a location near Bar-Ubah junction.",1,1618571799,SOM 7532304,706,SOM25802,25802,"17 May 2018",2018,1,"Explosions/Remote violence",Grenade,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Yaqshid",2.0678,45.35,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","17 May. Al Shabaab assailant hurls a hand grenade towards SNAF checkpoint in Yaashiid. One SNAF injured. Assailant escaped.",0,1618571801,SOM 7521343,706,SOM25767,25767,"17 May 2018",2018,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Heliwa",2.0844,45.39,1,Calamada,National,"17 May. Al Shabaab explosions took place in Heliwa and Hawl Wadaag Districts killing 10 soldiers total.",5,1618571799,SOM 7521352,706,SOM25768,25768,"17 May 2018",2018,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Hawl Wadaag",2.048,45.32,1,Calamada,National,"17 May. Al Shabaab explosions took place in Heliwa and Hawl Wadaag Districts killing 10 soldiers total.",5,1618571799,SOM 6136711,706,SOM25764,25764,"17 May 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Puntland Maritime Police Force",,1,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bari,Bossaso,,Bosaso,11.2842,49.1816,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","17 May. A vehicle belonging to PMPF was carjacked by six armed perpetrators in Bossaso. The vehicle was driving towards Qardho. There was an exchange of gunfire between police and the perpetrators at Alhamdulilah CP. Two perpetrators and two police officers were wounded. Police arrested the perpetrators and seized the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to Qardho Police Station for further investigation.",0,1571260130,SOM 7692168,706,SOM25801,25801,"17 May 2018",2018,1,"Explosions/Remote violence",Grenade,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Baydhaba,,Baldogule,3.1138,43.6498,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","17 May. Suspected al Shabaab assailant hurls a hand grenade towards Southwest forces in Onkod, possibly Southwest Special Police Force. One Southwest soldier and three civilians injured. Assailant escaped.",0,1613499285,SOM 6136712,706,SOM25800,25800,"17 May 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Puntland Police Force",,1,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bari,Qardho,,Qardho,9.5069,49.0861,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","17 May. Unidentified assailants hijack a Puntland police vehicle. Firefight ensued. Two assailants and two Puntland Police injured. Puntland forces arrested all perpetrators.",0,1571260130,SOM 7526816,706,SOM25766,25766,"17 May 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Hodan,,"Mogadishu - Hodan",2.0333,45.35,1,"Somali Memo",National,"17 May. Al Shabaab raided a house in Hodan district, killing a Somali intelligence official and two other soldiers.",3,1611019332,SOM 5750707,706,SOM25765,25765,"17 May 2018",2018,1,"Explosions/Remote violence",Grenade,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Baydhaba,,Baidoa,3.1172,43.6469,1,Alldhacdo,National,"17 May. A man throws a hard grenade into a Baidoa restaurant after he was denied a Ramadan meal card. Four injures.",0,1567462135,SOM 7530192,706,SOM25803,25803,"17 May 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Hodan,,"Mogadishu - Hodan",2.0333,45.35,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","17 May. Al Shabaab fighters conduct a drive-by shooting against Damanyo Army camp, opposite UAE training camp. One SNAF soldier injured. Assailants escaped.",0,1611019341,SOM 7532833,706,SOM25762,25762,"16 May 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) National Intelligence and Security Agency",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Wardhigley",2.0549,45.33,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","16 May. At least 11 IEDs concealed in a paper bag exploded at multiple locations in Hodan, Howlwadag, Wardhigley and Waberi Districts. Sporadic retaliatory gunfire was reported in the districts. There were no reports of casualties. Perpetrators not named by the source.",0,1618571799,SOM 7529042,706,SOM25763,25763,"16 May 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) National Intelligence and Security Agency",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Waaberi",2.0195,45.31,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","16 May. At least 11 IEDs concealed in a paper bag exploded at multiple locations in Hodan, Howlwadag, Wardhigley and Waberi Districts. Sporadic retaliatory gunfire was reported in the districts. There were no reports of casualties. Perpetrators not named by the source.",0,1618571799,SOM 7532377,706,SOM25760,25760,"16 May 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) National Intelligence and Security Agency",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Hodan,,"Mogadishu - Hodan",2.0333,45.35,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","16 May. At least 11 IEDs concealed in a paper bag exploded at multiple locations in Hodan, Howlwadag, Wardhigley and Waberi Districts. Sporadic retaliatory gunfire was reported in the districts. There were no reports of casualties. Perpetrators not named by the source.",0,1611019349,SOM 7713389,706,SOM25757,25757,"16 May 2018",2018,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Air/drone strike","Military Forces of the United States (2017-2021)","Military Forces of Kenya (2013-)",8,"Al Shabaab",,2,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Afmadow,,Dhobley,0.4063,41.0124,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","16 May. Unknown warplane (either US or Kenyan) conducted an airstrike against a suspected al Shabaab location at Abdulle-alim grazing area (c. 20 km south east of Dhobley town). Casualties could not be established at the time of reporting.",0,1614039933,SOM 6136716,706,SOM26099,26099,"16 May 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Puntland Security Force",,1,"Military Forces of Somaliland (2010-)",,1,11,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Sool,"Laas Caanood",,"Tuko Raq",8.5673,47.6438,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","16 May. Fighting continued between Somaliland and Puntland forces in Tuko Raq.",0,1571260130,SOM 7530433,706,SOM25758,25758,"16 May 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Hawl Wadaag",2.048,45.32,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","16 May. Suspected al Shabaab elements hurled two hand grenades at the residence of Banadir Region Stabilisation Forces Commander located at Howlwadag district commissioner office near Dabka junction road in Howlwadag district. Government forces at the location reacted with retaliatory gunfire toward the general direction of the attack. At least four people were injured. The perpetrators managed to escape. Al Shabaab claimed responsibility of the attack.",0,1618571799,SOM 7533009,706,SOM25759,25759,"16 May 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)","Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Hamar Weyne",2.0337,45.34,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","16 May. A hand grenade was hurled at Marwaz Mosque near Afar-Irdood Police Station checkpoint neighbourhood in Hamarweyne district. Soldiers reacted with gunfire towards the general direction of the attack. There were no reports of casualties and the assailants managed to escape. Al Shabaab claimed responsibility of the attack.",0,1618571799,SOM 7532765,706,SOM25756,25756,"16 May 2018",2018,1,"Strategic developments","Disrupted weapons use","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Wadajir",2.0462,45.3341,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","Defusal: 16 May. Two vehicles, suspected to be VBIEDs, were parked alongside the road near Madina Hospital in Wadajir district neighbourhood. NISA and SNPF joint forces cordoned off the area and a police EOD team attended to the scene and conducted an operation. The operation was ongoing at the time of reporting.",0,1618571798,SOM 7530482,706,SOM25799,25799,"16 May 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Government of Somalia (2017-)",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Yaqshid",2.0678,45.35,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","16 May. Al Shabaab assassinated a government employee in Yaqshiid.",1,1618571801,SOM 7529560,706,SOM25797,25797,"15 May 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Mogadishu - Dharkenley",2.0095,45.25,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","15 May. SNPF conduct security sweep in Kaxda (Dharkenly). Gunmen, likely al Shabaab fighters, engage the SNPF detail. No casualties reported, SNPF forced to abandon the operation.",0,1618571800,SOM 5762932,706,SOM27047,27047,"15 May 2018",2018,3,"Violence against civilians","Sexual violence","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Woqooyi Galbeed",Hargeysa,,Hargeysa,9.5598,44.0668,3,Goobjoob,National,"04 November. 101 cases of rape were recorded in Somaliland between January and November 2018 (coded as one event per month); 105 individuals were accused of rape out of which 87 were arrested and charged.",0,1567462150,SOM 6136725,706,SOM25748,25748,"15 May 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Unidentified Clan Militia (Somalia)","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",4,"Unidentified Clan Militia (Somalia)","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",4,44,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,Jalalaqsi,,Tarda,3.5676,45.9656,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","15 May. Armed clan militias (not identified), supported by SNA, clashed in an area at Xalfooley and Tardo (c. 80 km east of Jalalaqsi). There was an exchange of gunfire. Initial reports indicated that two militiamen were injured at the armed conflict incident located at Xalfooley.",0,1571260130,SOM 6136726,706,SOM25749,25749,"15 May 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Unidentified Clan Militia (Somalia)","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",4,"Unidentified Clan Militia (Somalia)","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",4,44,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,Jalalaqsi,,Jalalaqsi,3.3834,45.5969,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","15 May. Armed clan militias (not identified), supported by SNA, clashed in an area at Xalfooley and Tardo (c. 80 km east of Jalalaqsi). There was an exchange of gunfire. Initial reports indicated that two militiamen were injured at the armed conflict incident located at Xalfooley.",0,1571260130,SOM 6136727,706,SOM25751,25751,"15 May 2018",2018,1,"Strategic developments","Headquarters or base established","Al Shabaab",,2,,,0,20,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Sanaag,Ceerigaabo,,Jidali,10.7009,47.6684,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","15 May. Around 200 al Shabaab members established a base at the mountains near Jidali (c. 40 km east of Cerigabo and c. 22 km north of Jidali). It was further reported that al Shabaab forcefully stole animals of the locals.",0,1571260130,SOM 6136728,706,SOM25754,25754,"15 May 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bakool,Tayeeglow,,Mesaar,3.9799,44.599,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","15 May. Southwest state forces raided the residence of a mid-level al Shabaab member in Misir village (c. 10 km south east of Tiyeeglow town). There was an exchange of gunfire between the man and the armed forces. The son of the mid-level al Shabaab member was killed and another was injured.",1,1571260130,SOM 6136729,706,SOM25755,25755,"15 May 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Gedo,Doolow,,"Bula Hawa",3.9276,41.8742,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","15 May. A former al Shabaab defector who later joined the security forces in BeletHawa district shot and killed a security officer. At the time of the incident, the deceased was believed to be on his way to visit his family at Kaboleey neighbourhood. The perpetrator escaped with the AK47 belonging to the deceased man fled to nearby villages in Belethawa district. Police were reported to be investigating the incident.",1,1571260130,SOM 6136730,706,SOM25798,25798,"15 May 2018",2018,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Shelling/artillery/missile attack","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Baraawe,,Baraawe,1.1132,44.0297,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","15 May. Al Shabaab fighters fire one, possibly more, mortar rounds towards FOB Baraawe. One round landed inside the perimeter of the base. No casualties reported.",0,1571260130,SOM 6136732,706,SOM25753,25753,"15 May 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Puntland Police Force",,1,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,17,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bari,Bossaso,,Bosaso,11.2842,49.1816,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","15 May. Four people were shot and wounded by an alleged policeman at an IDP camp located east of Bossaso. The motive was not clear and the perpetrator escaped. Police were reported to be investigating.",0,1571260130,SOM 7530922,706,SOM25796,25796,"15 May 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,17,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Hodan,,"Mogadishu - Hodan",2.0333,45.35,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","15 May. Somali soldier kills civilian driver of a tanker on Zobe Junction, Hodan.",1,1611019344,SOM 6133163,706,SOM25747,25747,"15 May 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Government regains territory","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Puntland Security Force",,1,"Military Forces of Somaliland (2010-)",,1,11,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Sool,"Laas Caanood",,"Tuko Raq",8.5673,47.6438,1,"Undisclosed Source; Puntland Post; Radio Risala","Local partner-Other","15 May. Early morning hours, reports were received on fighting that broke out at Tuk-Raq (Sool-Sanag disputed region between Somaliland/Puntland) between Somaliland Army (SLA) and Puntland Army (PLA), using all types weapons, including heavy artillery and tanks, and infantry units supported by technicals. Reportedly, the PLA initiated the attack in order to take the advantage, as SLA was celebrating the Independence Day. Heavy casualties from both sides were reported and the fighting continued during the day. The Puntland Post reports 48 dead, mainly Somaliland soldiers. Small clashes were also reported the previous day. Puntland forces claim capture of the area.",48,1571260123,SOM 6133164,706,SOM25750,25750,"15 May 2018",2018,1,Riots,"Violent demonstration","Rioters (Somalia)",,5,"Police Forces of Somaliland (2010-)",,1,15,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Togdheer,Burco,,Burco,9.745,45.634,1,"Undisclosed Source; Goobjoob","Local partner-Other","15 May. There were violent demonstrations reported in Burao where demonstrators protested to the Somaliland government bias towards one of the clans fighting in Elafweyn. The demonstrators burnt tires in Burao and damaged an unspecified number of shops. Somaliland security forces arrived at the scene and dispersed the protesters. A police officers and a civilian sustained serious injuries. There were reports of arrests. The protests lasted over two days, 14-15 May.",0,1571260123,SOM 7214076,706,SOM25752,25752,"15 May 2018",2018,1,Riots,"Violent demonstration","Rioters (Somalia)",,5,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Puntland Police Force",,1,15,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bari,Bossaso,,Bosaso,11.2842,49.1816,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","15 May. Hundreds of locals conducted a violent demonstration in protest to the demolition of illegal structures in Golcise area of Bossaso by municipal authorities. The protestors blocked a road and burnt tyres. Police dispersed the crowd. There were no reports of immediate casualties.",0,1600121130,SOM 6136735,706,SOM25742,25742,"14 May 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Marehan Clan Militia (Somalia)","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",4,"Saad Clan Militia (Somalia)","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",4,44,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Galgaduud,Cadaado,,Galinsoor,6.4264,46.7055,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","14 May. A soldier who hailed from Marehan clan was shot and killed by another soldier hailing from Sa'ad clan in Galinsoor. The perpetrator escaped from the area.",1,1571260130,SOM 6136736,706,SOM25745,25745,"14 May 2018",2018,1,Riots,"Violent demonstration","Rioters (Somalia)",,5,"Police Forces of Somaliland (2010-)",,1,15,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Togdheer,Burco,,Burco,9.745,45.634,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","14 May. There were violent demonstrations reported in Burao where demonstrators protested to the Somaliland government bias towards one of the clans fighting in Elafweyn. The demonstrators burnt tires in Burao and damaged an unspecified number of shops. Somaliland security forces arrived at the scene and dispersed the protesters. A police officers and a civilian sustained serious injuries. There were reports of arrests. The protests lasted over two days, 14-15 May.",0,1571260130,SOM 6136737,706,SOM25746,25746,"14 May 2018",2018,1,Riots,"Violent demonstration","Rioters (Somalia)",,5,"Police Forces of Somaliland (2010-)",,1,15,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Sanaag,Ceerigaabo,,Ceerigaabo,10.6218,47.3681,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","14 May. There was a violent demonstration reported in Cerigabo against the Somaliland government. The demonstrators looted shops belonging to Habajeclo Isaq sub-clan members. One person was killed and two others were injured by police. The demonstration was triggered by an attempt to arrest a commander of the Somaliland military who defected SLA in support of his clan (Habar-yonis sub-clan). Additional reports revealed that the defected commander and his militia took a military truck carrying salaries for military personnel into Sanag region.",1,1571260130,SOM 6136738,706,SOM25795,25795,"14 May 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,"Bulo Burto",,Moqokori,4.0625,46.1342,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","14 May. Armed clashes opposing SNAF and al Shabaab leave at least 30 people killed at an area between Moqukori and Bulo Burto. Clashes started on 12 May 2018 and lasted until 14 May.",10,1571260130,SOM 6136739,706,SOM25741,25741,"14 May 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Nugaal,Garoowe,,Garowe,8.4064,48.4819,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","14 May. A man was shot and killed at Bulsho Junction in Waaberi Village, near Garrowe. The culprit was arrested by police. Investigations were reported to be ongoing.",1,1571260130,SOM 6136740,706,SOM25740,25740,"14 May 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Puntland Security Force",,1,"Military Forces of Somaliland (2010-)",,1,11,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Sool,"Laas Caanood",,"Tuko Raq",8.5673,47.6438,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","14 May. Puntland and Somaliland surveillance units briefly clashed at a place near Tuk-raq. There were no reports of casualties but tension was reported to be high.",0,1571260130,SOM 7530434,706,SOM25743,25743,"14 May 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Islamic State (Somalia)",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Hawl Wadaag",2.048,45.32,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","14 May. ISIS elements shot and killed a young male at Abdalla Shideye vicinity of Bakaro Market in Howlwadag district. The perpetrators made a recorded of the dead body after which they escaped from the scene. The district police attended to the scene but there were no reports of arrests. Pro-ISIS group claimed responsibility for the attack.",1,1618571798,SOM 7532018,706,SOM25744,25744,"14 May 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Hodan,,"Mogadishu - Hodan",2.0333,45.35,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","14 May. A rickshaw driver was shot and killed by unknown armed men at Zobe junction road in Hodan district. SNPF soldiers arrived at the scene and conducted a security search operation but there were no reports of arrests. The motive of the incident was not clear and the perpetrators managed to escape.",1,1611019348,SOM 7531577,706,SOM25737,25737,"13 May 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) National Intelligence and Security Agency",,1,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Yaqshid",2.0678,45.35,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","13 May. A hand grenade was hurled at NISA checkpoint near Aimiska neighbourhood in Yaqshid district. Thereafter, there was an exchange of gunfire between NISA and the perpetrators after which the perpetrators managed to escape. There were no reports of casualties. Perpetrators not known.",0,1618571798,SOM 5903674,706,SOM25732,25732,"13 May 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)","AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Djibouti); AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Ethiopia); Hawadle Clan Militia (Somalia)",1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,Jalalaqsi,,Jalalaqsi,3.3834,45.5969,2,"VOA; Somali Memo",National-International,"13 May. Al Shabaab, on a bandit clearing operation, clash with government soldiers and Hawadle militia manning a checkpoint between Halfoley (near Dinlaabe) and Jalalaqsi villages. Fighting took place in both Hiiraan and Middle Shabelle and lasted over two days.The government troops were being supported by Djibouti commanders. Ethiopian forces were later dispatched and provided reinforcements. 12 dead over two days. VOA claims 13 dead.",3,1567462433,SOM 5903675,706,SOM25733,25733,"13 May 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)","AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Djibouti); AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Ethiopia); Hawadle Clan Militia (Somalia)",1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Jowhar,,Dinlaabe,3.047,45.5158,2,"Somali Memo; VOA",National-International,"13 May. Al Shabaab, on a bandit clearing operation, clash with government soldiers and Hawadle militia manning a checkpoint between Halfoley (near Dinlaabe) and Jalalaqsi villages. Fighting took place in both Hiiraan and Middle Shabelle and lasted over two days.The government troops were being supported by Djibouti commanders. Ethiopian forces were later dispatched and provided reinforcements. 12 dead over two days. VOA claims 13 dead.",3,1567462433,SOM 7712120,706,SOM25739,25739,"13 May 2018",2018,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Air/drone strike","Military Forces of the United States (2017-2021)",,8,"Al Shabaab",,2,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Afgooye,2.15,45.116,2,"Al Furqaan",National,"13 May. Al Shabaab media reports that a US airstrike (likely targeting al Shabaab) struck civilians in Afgooye district, causing an unknown number of fatalities and injuries.",10,1614039928,SOM 6136743,706,SOM25794,25794,"13 May 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,"Bulo Burto",,Moqokori,4.0625,46.1342,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","13 May. Armed clashes opposing SNAF and al Shabaab leave at least 30 people killed at an area between Moqukori and Bulo Burto. Clashes started on 12 May 2018 and lasted until 14 May.",10,1571260130,SOM 6136744,706,SOM25734,25734,"13 May 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-)","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",8,"Al Shabaab",,2,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Balcad,,Gololey,2.4492,45.3542,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","13 May. An RCIED, buried alongside the road linking Jowhar and Balcad and targeting an AMISOM/SNA convoy, exploded at Gololey village neighbourhood (c. 16 km north east of Balcad district). There was heavy exchange of gunfire thereafter. Al Shabaab claimed responsibility of the attack. Causalities not known.",0,1571260130,SOM 6136745,706,SOM25735,25735,"13 May 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,17,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle","Wanla Weyn",,"Wanla Weyne",2.6195,44.8936,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","13 May. Armed SNA uniformed men using AK47s shot and killed a civilian driver of a minivan at Sharey Village vicinity in Wanlaweyne district. The incident occurred after SNA demanded for extortion money which the driver refused. The perpetrators managed to escape after the incident.",1,1571260130,SOM 6136746,706,SOM25738,25738,"13 May 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Afmadow,,Hawindha,0.2794,41.2697,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","13 May. Suspected al Shabaab fighters ambushed a civilian Nissan pick-up from Dhobley at Hawuna area (c. 25 km east of Dhobley town). The driver of the vehicle was killed and the passenger was injured. The injured victim was brought to Dhobley Hospital for treatment. The suspected al Shabaab fighters took the vehicle and drove to an unknown location.",1,1571260130,SOM 7527859,706,SOM25736,25736,"13 May 2018",2018,1,"Explosions/Remote violence",Grenade,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Mogadishu - Dharkenley",2.0095,45.25,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","13 May. At least three hand grenades were hurled at an SNA base located in Badbaado IDP camp in Dharkenley district. Security forces responded to the location and conducted a security search operation but there were no reports of arrests. Four people, including two SNA soldiers, were injured. Al Shabaab claimed responsibility for the attack.",0,1618571798,SOM 5903672,706,SOM25727,25727,"12 May 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)","AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Djibouti); AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Ethiopia); Hawadle Clan Militia (Somalia)",1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,Jalalaqsi,,Jalalaqsi,3.3834,45.5969,2,"Somali Memo; VOA",National-International,"12 May. Al Shabaab, on a bandit clearing operation, clash with government soldiers and Hawadle militia manning a checkpoint between Halfoley (near Dinlaabe) and Jalalaqsi villages. Fighting took place in both Hiiraan and Middle Shabelle and lasted over two days. The government troops were being supported by Djibouti commanders. Ethiopian forces were later dispatched and provided reinforcements. 12 dead over two days. VOA claims 13 dead.",3,1567462433,SOM 5903673,706,SOM25728,25728,"12 May 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)","AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Djibouti); AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Ethiopia); Hawadle Clan Militia (Somalia)",1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Jowhar,,Dinlaabe,3.047,45.5158,2,"Somali Memo; VOA",National-International,"12 May. Al Shabaab, on a bandit clearing operation, clash with government soldiers and Hawadle militia manning a checkpoint between Halfoley (near Dinlaabe) and Jalalaqsi villages. Fighting took place in both Hiiraan and Middle Shabelle and lasted over two days. The government troops were being supported by Djibouti commanders. Ethiopian forces were later dispatched and provided reinforcements. 12 dead over two days. VOA claims 13 dead.",3,1567462433,SOM 7528832,706,SOM25792,25792,"12 May 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Mogadishu - Dharkenley",2.0095,45.25,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","12 May. Al Shabaab assassinates a civilian in Dharkenley.",1,1618571800,SOM 5317771,706,SOM25729,25729,"12 May 2018",2018,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,"Bulo Mareer",1.6298,44.5196,1,VOA,International,"12 May. An al Shabaab blast targets a market in Bulo Mareer, four civilians dead, five injured.",4,1561469329,SOM 6136749,706,SOM25731,25731,"12 May 2018",2018,1,"Strategic developments","Non-violent transfer of territory","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)","AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Ethiopia)",1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,"Bulo Burto",,Moqokori,4.0625,46.1342,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","12 May. SNA and AMISOM ENDF contingent forces peacefully took control of Moqukori district (c. 120 km south east of Beletweyne town). Al Shabaab fighters had withdrawn from the district and disappeared towards the nearby bushes.",0,1571260130,SOM 6136750,706,SOM25793,25793,"12 May 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,"Bulo Burto",,Moqokori,4.0625,46.1342,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","12 May. Armed clashes opposing SNAF and al Shabaab leave at least 30 people killed at an area between Moqukori and Bulo Burto. Clashes started on 12 May 2018 and lasted until 14 May.",10,1571260130,SOM 6136751,706,SOM25730,25730,"12 May 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,Jalalaqsi,,Jalalaqsi,3.3834,45.5969,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","12 May. A civilian man was beheaded by al Shabaab fighters near Xalfooley village (c. 39 km north east of Jalalaqsi district) and seized his livestock.",1,1571260130,SOM 7272871,706,SOM25718,25718,"11 May 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Non-state actor overtakes territory","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Qoryooley,,Qoryooley,1.7878,44.53,2,"Alldhacdo; Calamada",National,"11 May. Al Shabaab attack and overtake Qoryooley District from government forces. Government military forces suffered an unknown number of causalities. Al Shabaab control of the area was 'brief.' It is not known if government forces regained control. Military forces later denied al Shabaab was in control of the area.",10,1604354626,SOM 6136753,706,SOM25726,25726,"11 May 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Burao Communal Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Burao Communal Militia (Somalia)",,4,44,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Togdheer,Burco,,Burco,9.745,45.634,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","11 May. Two groups of armed youngsters using machetes and sticks clashed at Qasabka neighbourhood in Burao. Three youths were seriously injured from both sides and were taken to Burao Hospital. There were no reports of arrests. The reason for the clash is not known.",0,1571260130,SOM 6136755,706,SOM26098,26098,"11 May 2018",2018,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,Abiikarow,1.7245,44.6507,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","11 May. SNAF received a tip over three IEDs being emplaced near FOB Albacow Junction to Afgooye-Mogadishu road. Two IEDs detonate when SNAF patrol reach the area. No casualties.",0,1571260130,SOM 7526873,706,SOM25717,25717,"11 May 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Special Forces",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Hodan,,"Mogadishu - Hodan",2.0333,45.35,1,"Somali Memo",National,"11 May. Al-Shabaab forces in the Sei Piano neighbourhood (Hodan) of Mogadishu killed a commander, who was a member of the US-trained Alpha Group. The commander and three other soldiers who were his bodyguards were shot dead - total numbers not known.",4,1611019332,SOM 7526882,706,SOM25719,25719,"11 May 2018",2018,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Shelling/artillery/missile attack","Military Forces of Turkey (2016-)",,8,"Al Shabaab",,2,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,Mogadishu,2.0414,45.3337,1,"Somali Memo",National,"11 May. Al Shabaab launched 13 mortar shells against a Turkish military base in Mogadishu. An unknown number of causalities reported.",10,1618571798,SOM 7275267,706,SOM25716,25716,"10 May 2018",2018,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Afgooye,2.15,45.116,2,Calamada,National,"10 May. An al Shabaab IED targets a government vehicle travelling between Afgoye and Wanlaweyn districts. 'Deaths and injuries' reported.",10,1604354637,SOM 7528989,706,SOM25724,25724,"10 May 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Mogadishu - Daynile",2.0581,45.3003,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","10 May. Two armed men, suspected to be al Shabaab elements, shot and killed an SNA soldier who was sitting in a cafeteria near Ex. control Afgoye in Dayniile district. The perpetrators stole the AK47 riffle of the victim and managed to escape. The district police arrived at the scene of the incident but there were no reports of arrests.",1,1618571798,SOM 7521325,706,SOM25715,25715,"10 May 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Non-state actor overtakes territory","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Mogadishu - Kaxda",2.0399,45.2384,1,Calamada,National,"10 May. Al Shabaab capture Kahda in Mogadishu following an assault. Causalities not known.",0,1618571797,SOM 6136756,706,SOM25721,25721,"10 May 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-)","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",8,"Al Shabaab",,2,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Qoryooley,,Qoryooley,1.7878,44.53,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","10 May. Al Shabaab elements attacked AMISOM and SNA troops positioned at Xero Labaad and police station neighbourhoods in Qoryole district. The joint forces managed to repel the attackers. Three al Shabaab attackers were killed and three civilian passers-by were injured in the clashes. Casualties from the Government and AMISOM were not reported.",3,1571260130,SOM 6136757,706,SOM25720,25720,"10 May 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)","Kulmiye Party",7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Sool,"Laas Caanood",,Laascaanood,8.4774,47.3597,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","10 May. The regional chair of the ruling political party, Kulmiye, for Sool region was killed by unknown armed men in Lasanod. The motive of the perpetrator was not clear. The regional authorities authorized an extensive security operation in Lasanod and its vicinity.",1,1571260130,SOM 6136758,706,SOM25725,25725,"10 May 2018",2018,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Jubaland Security Force",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Kismaayo,,"Qam Qam",-0.2582,42.6009,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","10 May. Al Shabaab fighters detonated an IED against Jubaland forces near Qam-Qam village area. The soldiers were on foot patrol when the incident occurred. One soldier was killed and three others were injured.",1,1571260130,SOM 6136759,706,SOM26097,26097,"10 May 2018",2018,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Jubaland Security Force",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Kismaayo,,Luglaaw,-0.2037,42.6044,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","10 May. Jubaland convoy struck by an al Shahaab roadside IED near Luuglaaw. Casualties reported, exact figures unknown (coded as 10)",10,1571260130,SOM 7709368,706,SOM25714,25714,"10 May 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of the United States (2017-2021)","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",8,"Al Shabaab",,2,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Bariirre,2.0476,44.8975,1,"Garowe Online; Daily Nation (Kenya); Radio Risala; AFP",National-Regional,"10 May. Between 3-5 al Shabaab officials are killed in a US/Somali airstrike and raid in Bariire. The special forces are believe to have killed five civilian farmers in the process, though the government denies this.",3,1614039921,SOM 7530435,706,SOM25723,25723,"10 May 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Hawl Wadaag",2.048,45.32,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","10 May. Al Shabaab shot and killed a businessman at Bakara Market neighbourhood in Howlwadag district. SNPF arrived at the scene of the incident and conducted a security search operation. There were no reports of arrests. The perpetrators managed to escape. Al Shabaab claimed responsibility of the attack.",1,1618571798,SOM 7529468,706,SOM25722,25722,"10 May 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) National Intelligence and Security Agency",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Hodan,,"Mogadishu - Hodan",2.0333,45.35,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","10 May. Al Shabaab hurled a hand grenade at NISA soldiers (Alpha Group unit) who were chewing khat in a house near Saybiano neighbourhood in Hodan district. There was an exchange of gunfire thereafter. At least four NISA soldiers, including a senior officer, were killed and two others were injured. The assailants managed to escape after the incident. NISA soldiers arrived at the scene and conducted a search operation but there were no reports of arrests. Al Shabaab claimed responsibility of the attack.",4,1611019339,SOM 7521302,706,SOM25711,25711,"09 May 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Yaqshid",2.0678,45.35,1,Calamada,National,"09 May. Al Shabaab kills three police officers in an open air market in Yaaqshiid.",3,1618571797,SOM 7061280,706,SOM27392,27392,"09 May 2018",2018,1,"Strategic developments","Disrupted weapons use","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Uganda)",,8,38,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,"Bulo Mareer",1.6298,44.5196,1,"UN SEMG",Other,"09 May. Weapons and ammunition seized by a Uganda People's Defence Forces contingent of AMISOM in Bulo Mareer, in Lower Shabelle region.",0,1586817423,SOM 7713314,706,SOM26096,26096,"09 May 2018",2018,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Air/drone strike","Military Forces of the United States (2017-2021)",,8,"Al Shabaab",,2,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Awdheegle,1.9833,44.8333,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","09 May. Suspected US drone strike targets unidentified al Shabaab position near Aw Dheegle. Outcome and resulting casualty figures unknown.",0,1614039933,SOM 7531307,706,SOM25790,25790,"09 May 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,11,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Wadajir",2.0462,45.3341,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","09 May. Green on green clash in Wadajir. Causalities not known.",0,1618571800,SOM 5764504,706,SOM25710,25710,"09 May 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Unidentified Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Unidentified Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,44,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Sanaag,"Ceel Afweyn",,"Ceel Afweyn",9.9293,47.2173,1,"Hiiraan (Somalia)",National,"09 May. Unidentified clan militias clash in several areas in Sool and Sanaag regions. The fighting began in Dhidinka, near the town of Eel Afweyn, spread to many areas, among them Sigadher, Dararweyne and Fadhigab. Seven were killed in Eel Afweyn, nine killed in Fadhigab and five killed Dhidinka.",7,1567462152,SOM 6136763,706,SOM25791,25791,"09 May 2018",2018,1,"Strategic developments","Non-violent transfer of territory","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Galgaduud,Cadaado,,Baxdo,5.7833,47.2167,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","09 May. Al Shabaab fighters recapture Badho following withdrawal from local security forces.",0,1571260130,SOM 6136766,706,SOM25712,25712,"09 May 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Women (Somalia)",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,Marka,1.7131,44.7639,3,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","09 May. Al Shabaab stoned a woman to death for multiple marriages in Lower Shabelle Region.",1,1571260130,SOM 5764546,706,SOM25709,25709,"09 May 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Unidentified Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Unidentified Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,44,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Sanaag,"Ceel Afweyn",,"Fadhi Gaab",9.6667,47.0144,1,"Hiiraan (Somalia)",National,"09 May. Unidentified clan militias clash in several areas in Sool and Sanaag regions. The fighting began in Dhidinka, near the town of Eel Afweyn, spread to many areas, among them Sigadher, Dararweyne and Fadhigab. Seven were killed in Eel Afweyn, nine killed in Fadhigab and five killed Dhidinka.",9,1567462152,SOM 5764548,706,SOM25708,25708,"09 May 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Unidentified Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Unidentified Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,44,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Sanaag,Ceerigaabo,,Dararweyne,9.7567,47.5277,1,"Hiiraan (Somalia)",National,"09 May. Unidentified clan militias clash in several areas in Sool and Sanaag regions. The fighting began in Dhidinka, near the town of Eel Afweyn, spread to many areas, among them Sigadher, Dararweyne and Fadhigab. Seven were killed in Eel Afweyn, nine killed in Fadhigab and five killed Dhidinka.",5,1567462152,SOM 5764556,706,SOM25707,25707,"09 May 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Unidentified Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Unidentified Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,44,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Sool,Xudun,,Siigadheer,9.1543,47.5751,1,"Hiiraan (Somalia)",National,"09 May. Unidentified clan militias clash in several areas in Sool and Sanaag regions. The fighting began in Dhidinka, near the town of Eel Afweyn, spread to many areas, among them Sigadher, Dararweyne and Fadhigab. Seven were killed in Eel Afweyn, nine killed in Fadhigab and five killed Dhidinka.",0,1567462152,SOM 6233319,706,SOM25713,25713,"09 May 2018",2018,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Suicide bomb","Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle","Wanla Weyn",,"Wanla Weyne",2.6195,44.8936,1,"Shabelle Media Network; Calamada",Subnational-National,"09 May. A suspected al Shabaab suicide bomber kills between 4-14 and wounds several others in Wanla Weyne.",5,1572403613,SOM 7532105,706,SOM25705,25705,"08 May 2018",2018,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Shelling/artillery/missile attack","Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Wardhigley",2.0549,45.33,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","08 May. Four mortar rounds, fired from an unknown direction(s), impacted on Stadium Mogadishu neighbourhood in Wardhigley district. At least five civilians were injured by a mortar which landed near Ali Kamin area. Perpetrators believed to be al Shabaab.",0,1618571797,SOM 7530654,706,SOM25703,25703,"08 May 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Abgal-Daud Clan Militia (Somalia)","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",4,"Abgal-Kabale Sub-Clan Militia (Somalia)","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",4,44,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Mogadishu - Dharkenley",2.0095,45.25,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","08 May. Two groups of government soldiers, divided along clan lines namely Daud and Kabale of Abgaal sub clans, clashed over land dispute at Kawo-Godey neighbourhood in Dharkenley district. At least one government soldier was killed and three others were injured. Tension was reported to be high and there was no mediation between the two groups.",1,1618571797,SOM 6136768,706,SOM25704,25704,"08 May 2018",2018,1,"Strategic developments","Headquarters or base established","Habar Jeclo Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,,,0,40,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Woqooyi Galbeed",Berbera,,Bahdoon,10.3613,45.3647,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","08 May. Armed militiamen hailing from Habarjeclo took control of Bahdon village located east of Berbera town. Residents in the village did not react but the situation in the area was reported to be tense.",0,1571260130,SOM 7532792,706,SOM25706,25706,"08 May 2018",2018,1,"Strategic developments","Change to group/activity","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,,,0,10,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,Mogadishu,2.0414,45.3337,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","Movement of forces: 08 May. The government deployed hundreds of special forces on standby to protect Mogadishu from al Shabaab attacks during the holy month of Ramadan. The Prime Minister lauded the new security measure unveiled security chiefs ahead of Ramadan. The joint troops drawn from the police, Intelligence and custodial corps would patrol the city centres, establish CPs and cordon off areas where an alert was reported. The new security plan comes amid fears that al Shabaab could increase its attacks in Mogadishu during Ramadan.",0,1618571797,SOM 7692034,706,SOM25699,25699,"07 May 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Ali Saleban Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,14,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bari,Bossaso,,Carmo,10.5679,49.0607,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","On 7 May 2018, a police officer was shot and killed by an assailant hailing from Ali Saleeban sub-clan in the Armo area (Bossaso, Bari).",1,1613499284,SOM 7528990,706,SOM25701,25701,"07 May 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Mogadishu - Daynile",2.0581,45.3003,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","07 May. Unidentified armed men shot and killed security personnel at One Shabelle University at Tabeelaha Sheikh Ibrahim village in Dayniile district. The incident occurred shortly after the victim exited from a shop to enter his vehicle. The perpetrators managed to escape with his vehicle after the shooting. Government forces arrived at the scene and conducted a search operation. There were no reports of arrests.",1,1618571797,SOM 5834118,706,SOM25698,25698,"07 May 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Baydhaba,,Daynuunay,3.0399,43.7969,1,"Radio Simba",National,"07 May. Fighting between Somali soldiers and al Shabaab in Daynuunay. Three al Shabaab dead, two soldiers wounded.",3,1567462237,SOM 7709367,706,SOM25702,25702,"07 May 2018",2018,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Air/drone strike","Military Forces of the United States (2017-2021)",,8,"Al Shabaab",,2,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,"Belet Weyne",,"Ceel Cali",4.195,44.9885,2,"Undisclosed Source; Garowe Online","Local partner-Other","07 May. US air forces conducted an airstrike targeting al Shabaab hideouts in Warad and Hararrow (JiilJiiley general area) grazing areas located west of Ceel Cali village. The security official said a number of al-Shabab fighters were killed in the air strikes and destroyed materials in the militants' camp which included technical vehicles and weapons.",10,1614039921,SOM 7530436,706,SOM26095,26095,"07 May 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) National Intelligence and Security Agency",,1,"Islamic State (Somalia)",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Hawl Wadaag",2.048,45.32,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","07 May. Islamic State 'Amaq News Agency' claims responsibility for assassination of NISA officer. Video released.",1,1618571816,SOM 6136775,706,SOM25700,25700,"07 May 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,Marka,1.7131,44.7639,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","07 May. Al Shabaab fighters conducted a hit and run attack at an SNA checkpoint in Captain Las vicinity (c. 12 km north west of Merka district). SNA responded and the al Shabaab attackers were forced to withdraw. Casualties could not be ascertained at the time of reporting.",0,1571260130,SOM 7521330,706,SOM25692,25692,"06 May 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Wadajir",2.0462,45.3341,1,Calamada,National,"06 May. Al Shabaab assassinates a police officer in Wadajir during the morning hours.",1,1618571796,SOM 6316926,706,SOM25697,25697,"06 May 2018",2018,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Kenya)",,8,"Al Shabaab",,2,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Afmadow,,Dhobley,0.4063,41.0124,1,Xinhua,International,"06 May. Eight Kenyan soldiers were killed and two others seriously injured after an improvised explosive device (IED) hit a military vehicle near the Somali town of Dhobley on Sunday. Al Shabaab claims 15 dead.",8,1572403788,SOM 6136781,706,SOM25694,25694,"06 May 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)","Government of Somalia (2017-)",1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Baraawe,,Baraawe,1.1132,44.0297,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","06 May. Al Shabaab attackers hurdled three hand grenades at the residence of Baraawe Deputy District Commissioner at Bashiir Goobe in Dayax village neighbourhood in Baraawe district. The attack was followed by a brief exchange of gunfire between the attackers and the guards of the Deputy District Commissioner after which the attackers withdrew. Three civilian bystanders were injured.",0,1571260130,SOM 6136782,706,SOM25695,25695,"06 May 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Baydhaba,,Qurunlow,3.2892,43.5165,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","06 May. SNA and al Shabaab fighters clash near Qurunlow village (c. 32 km east of Baidoa) on the road between Baidoa and Burhakaba district. The armed clash occurred after SNA forces attacked al Shabaab fighters on the road. Three SNA soldiers were killed and two others were injured. Casualties from al Shabaab fighters could not be established at the time of reporting.",3,1571260130,SOM 6136784,706,SOM25693,25693,"06 May 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Issa Mahmud-Reer Yoonis Sub-Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Issa Mahmud-Reer Yoonis Sub-Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,44,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Nugaal,Garoowe,,Garowe,8.4064,48.4819,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","06 May. A man was shot and wounded by an armed civilian over a land dispute at Waaberi roundabout at the centre of Garowe town. Both men hailed from Reer Yoonis sub clan of Isse Mohamoud. The wounded person was taken to hospital for treatment. The culprit was arrested and investigations were reported to be ongoing.",0,1571260130,SOM 7520722,706,SOM25696,25696,"06 May 2018",2018,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (International)","Civilians (Yemen)",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Shibis",2.0476,45.35,1,Alldhacdo,National,"06 May. A bomb placed under the vehicle of a Yemeni national detonates in Shibis district, killing the target. Al Shabaab blamed.",1,1618571796,SOM 7528834,706,SOM25789,25789,"05 May 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,17,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Mogadishu - Dharkenley",2.0095,45.25,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","05 May. Somali soldier shoots and kills civilian in Kaxda (Dharkenley). Assailant escaped, motives unknown.",1,1618571800,SOM 7528375,706,SOM25691,25691,"05 May 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,17,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Hodan,,"Mogadishu - Hodan",2.0333,45.35,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","05 May. Suspected armed SNA freelance men reportedly shot and killed a businessman at Beerta Katka neighbourhood near Seybiano in Hodan district. SNPF arrived at the scene and conducted a security search operation. However, there were no reports of arrests. The perpetrators managed to escape. The reason for the attack is not known.",1,1611019336,SOM 6136785,706,SOM25688,25688,"05 May 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Ceyr Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Ceyr Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,44,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Galgaduud,Dhuusamarreeb,,Dhuusamarreeb,5.5376,46.3867,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","05 May. Pastoralists hailing from two sub-clans of Ceyr clan clashed at an isolated area near Qalanqale (c. 40 km north west of Dhusamareb). Two people were killed and around 15 others were injured. The armed clash was triggered by a previous clan confrontation.",2,1571260130,SOM 6136786,706,SOM25689,25689,"05 May 2018",2018,1,Riots,"Mob violence","Rioters (Somalia)",,5,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,15,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Woqooyi Galbeed",Hargeysa,,Hargeysa,9.5598,44.0668,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","05 May. Hargeisa local municipal, supported by SLP, conducted a security operation intended to relocate people residing near Qudhac-dher Dam in Hargeisa.The residents resisted and pelted stones at the police. Three people were shot and injured and an unspecified number of people were arrested.",0,1571260130,SOM 6136787,706,SOM25788,25788,"05 May 2018",2018,1,"Strategic developments","Disrupted weapons use","Al Shabaab",,2,,,0,20,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Baraawe,,Baraawe,1.1132,44.0297,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","Detonation: 05 May. Al Shabaab IED emplacer intercepted by SNAF in Baraawe. IED detonates prematurely, killing the emplacer.",1,1571260130,SOM 6136790,706,SOM25787,25787,"05 May 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Baydhaba,,Baidoa,3.1172,43.6469,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","05 May. Al Shabaab fighters ambush Southwest convoy near Gasarla. Five militants , three Southwest soldiers killed.",8,1571260130,SOM 6136792,706,SOM25690,25690,"05 May 2018",2018,1,Protests,"Protest with intervention","Protesters (Somalia)","Women (Somalia)",6,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,16,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Sanaag,Ceerigaabo,,Ceerigaabo,10.6218,47.3681,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","05 May. A group of people, mostly youths and women, peaceful demonstrated at Cerigabo and accused the Somaliland President and ministers who refused to meet with 120 prominent elders from Cerigabo in Hargeisa. SLP in Cerigabo dispersed the demonstrators and there were no reports of arrests.",0,1571260130,SOM 7713017,706,SOM25650,25650,"05 May 2018",2018,2,"Strategic developments","Headquarters or base established","Military Forces of the United States (2017-2021)",,8,,,0,80,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle","Wanla Weyn",,"Bali Doogle",2.6632,44.6979,1,"Shabelle Media Network",Subnational,"05 May, or before. The US military has begun refitting an old Soviet air base in Bali Doogle, including adding 800 beds/officers quarters. Analysts believe this is an indication the United States are planning on expanding their presence in the area. Source dated 05 May.",0,1614039930,SOM 5126406,706,SOM25649,25649,"04 May 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Puntland Police Force",,1,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Sool,"Laas Caanood",,"Bur Wadal",8.4666,48.25,1,"Puntland Post",Subnational,"04 May. A group of armed men manning a checkpoint in Bura Wadal village, Sool region, have injured Puntland's Deputy Police Commander Colonel Bile Farah Ali after they opened fire on his vehicle.",0,1555346746,SOM 7713311,706,SOM25786,25786,"04 May 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Jubaland Security Force","Military Forces of the United States (2017-2021)",1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Jamaame,,Jamaame,0.0692,42.7382,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","04 May. Jubaland and US forces conduct joint operation against al Shabaab in Bar - Sunguuni. Outcome and resulting casualty figures unknown.",0,1614039933,SOM 7530580,706,SOM25687,25687,"04 May 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Wadajir",2.0462,45.3341,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","04 May. Suspected al Shabaab shot and killed a senior police officer at Suuq Weyne vicinity in Wadajir district. Al Shabaab claimed responsibility for the attack. Later, a second attack claimed by AS as hand grenade was hurled at Wadajir Police station near Hassan Hilaac village in Wadajir district. Soldiers reacted with gunfire towards suspected directions of the attack. One police officer was injured by the blast. A suspected man was arrested by the police after the attack.",1,1618571796,SOM 6136798,706,SOM25686,25686,"04 May 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Puntland Security Force",,1,"Military Forces of Somaliland (2010-)",,1,11,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Sool,"Laas Caanood",,"God Qaboobe",8.5358,47.8277,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","04 May. Puntland troops ambushed a group of Somaliland forces who were collecting firewood near God-Qaboobe (52km E of Lasanod). Somaliland forces reportedly responded with gunfire and both exchanged fire. There were no reports of casualties.",0,1571260130,SOM 7527885,706,SOM25684,25684,"03 May 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Bondhere",2.0456,45.34,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","03 May. Al Shabaab killed a police officer who was sitting in front of a coffee shop at Kulmiye Hospital in Bondheere district. The motive of the assassination was not clear and the perpetrators managed to escape.",1,1618571796,SOM 6136803,706,SOM26094,26094,"03 May 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Puntland Police Force",,1,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Puntland Police Force",,1,11,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Nugaal,Garoowe,,Burawadal,8.4087,48.5141,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","03 May. Two groups of Puntland police clash at Burawadal for unknown reason.",0,1571260130,SOM 7692029,706,SOM25685,25685,"03 May 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bakool,Xudur,,Oddur,4.1213,43.8895,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","03 May. SNA forces, on a reconnaissance mission, clashed with al Shabaab fighters at the edge of Morgabet village (c. 40 km west of Xudur town). There was a brief exchange of small arms fire after which al Shabaab fighters retreated from the area. There were no reports of casualties and SNA forces returned to their base.",0,1613499284,SOM 6308350,706,SOM25648,25648,"03 May 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Government regains territory","AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-)","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",8,"Al Shabaab",,2,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Baydhaba,,Baidoa,3.1172,43.6469,1,"Shabelle Media Network",National,"03 May. Somali government forces backed by African Union troops have captured the strategic town of Baidoa from al Shabaab. A soldier was killed and three others were wounded in the attack.",1,1572403778,SOM 7531311,706,SOM25682,25682,"02 May 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Hawadle Clan Militia (Somalia)","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",4,"Habar Gedir Clan Militia (Somalia)","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",4,44,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Wadajir",2.0462,45.3341,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","02 May. Two groups of government soldiers, divided along clan lines namely Hawaadle and Habargidir sub clans, clashed over extortion of money from a new building at the Siliga (Ex. US Embassy) village in Wadajir district. At least four government soldiers were killed and four others were injured",4,1618571796,SOM 7523153,706,SOM25647,25647,"02 May 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians","Abduction/forced disappearance","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (International)","Civilians (Germany); ICRC: International Committee of the Red Cross and Red Crescent",7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,Mogadishu,2.0414,45.3337,1,"Guardian (United Kingdom)",International,"02 May. Unidentified actors abducted a German Red Cross nurse in Mogadishu. Another Red Cross worker was assassinated on 28/04.",0,1618571794,SOM 6307707,706,SOM27237,27237,"02 May 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Jubaland Security Force",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Afmadow,,Dhobley,0.4063,41.0124,1,"Shabelle Media Network",National,"2 May 2018: Jubbaland troops backed up by locals clashed with Al Shabab over Livestock tax dispute In Dhobley town (Jubbada). No reported casualties",0,1572403777,SOM 6307725,706,SOM27238,27238,"02 May 2018",2018,1,"Strategic developments","Change to group/activity","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Jubaland Security Force","Military Forces of Kenya (2013-)",1,,,0,10,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Afmadow,,Dhobley,0.4063,41.0124,1,"Shabelle Media Network",National,"2 May 2018: Jubbaland troops backed by KDF: Kenya Defense Forces made massive military movement on the outskirts of Dhobley town, near Kenya border. The move came after Jubbaland announced a fresh offensive aimed at flushing out Al Shabab militants from the entire region under its control.",0,1572403777,SOM 7530162,706,SOM25681,25681,"02 May 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Karan",2.0652,45.39,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","02 May. A police officer was shot and killed by al Shabaab at Kaaran Police Station.",1,1618571795,SOM 7530437,706,SOM25680,25680,"02 May 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Hawl Wadaag",2.048,45.32,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","02 May. Al Shabaab militants shot and killed two people consisting of an SNA soldier and a female khat dealer at Bar Ubah junction road neighbourhood in Howlwadag district.",2,1618571795,SOM 6136806,706,SOM25683,25683,"02 May 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)","Gaaljecel Clan Group (Somalia)",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,"Bulo Burto",,Buulobarde,3.8538,45.5674,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","02 May. Al Shabaab fighters executed a militiaman hailing from Gaaljecel clan at a public gathering in Mukuyle village (c. 125 km south west of Beletweyne town). The victim was detained by al Shabaab near a nearby rural area on 30h April 2018 after he killed his fellow clan member.",1,1571260130,SOM 6136807,706,SOM25784,25784,"02 May 2018",2018,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,"Qansax Dheere",,"Qansax Dheere",2.8712,43.0043,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","02 May. IED detonates in front of hotel Nasaney in Qansax Dheere. Two civilians killed, Southwest forces arrested several suspected al Shabaab militants in the aftermath of the explosion.",2,1571260130,SOM 6136808,706,SOM25783,25783,"02 May 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Puntland Security Force",,1,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,17,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Mudug,Gaalkacyo,,Gaalkacyo,6.7697,47.4308,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","02 May. Puntland forces shoot and kill a civilian near the airport for unknown reason.",1,1571260130,SOM 6136809,706,SOM25785,25785,"02 May 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Jubaland Security Force",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Kismaayo,,"Buulo Gaduud",-0.074,42.5719,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","02 May. Al Shabaab fighters attack Jubaland checkpoint near Gaduud. Assailants repelled, no casualties reported.",0,1571260130,SOM 7518989,706,SOM25646,25646,"01 May 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (International)","WHO: World Health Organization",7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Hawl Wadaag",2.048,45.32,1,"Undisclosed Source; Radio Risala; VOA","Local partner-Other","01 May. A members of the WHO is shot and killed in Mogadishu. Radio Risala implies al Shabaab responsible.",1,1618571794,SOM 7532106,706,SOM25679,25679,"01 May 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Wardhigley",2.0549,45.33,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","01 May. A hand grenade was hurled at SNA on foot patrol at Ali Kamiin village vicinity in Wardhigley district. Soldiers reacted with gunfire towards the general direction of the attack. One SNA soldier was injured by the blast. The unidentified assailants managed to escape from the scene.",0,1618571795,SOM 7275238,706,SOM25645,25645,"01 May 2018",2018,2,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Afmadow,,Dhobley,0.4063,41.0124,1,Calamada,National,"01 May. Al Shabaab claims to have killed 'more than 10' government soldiers in an attack in Dhobley on or before 01/05.",10,1604354637,SOM 6136817,706,SOM26091,26091,"01 May 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Galmudug Administration",,1,"Cabudwaaq Communal Militia (Somalia)",,4,14,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Galgaduud,Cabudwaaq,,Cabudwaaq,6.1478,46.3964,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","01 May. Galmudug forces clash with local militias in Cabudwaaq following set-up of illegal checkpoint. Casualties reported, figures unknown (coded as 10).",10,1571260130,SOM 6136818,706,SOM26093,26093,"01 May 2018",2018,1,Protests,"Protest with intervention","Protesters (Somalia)",,6,"Police Forces of Somaliland (2010-)",,1,16,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Woqooyi Galbeed",Berbera,,Berbera,10.4396,45.0143,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","01 May. Drivers stage a protest against a private company attempting to impose regulations on vehicles and personnel working at Berbera seaport. Somaliland Police dispersed the crowds peacefully. No arrests.",0,1571260130,SOM 6136819,706,SOM26092,26092,"01 May 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Unidentified Communal Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Al Shabaab",,2,24,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Afmadow,,Afmadow,0.5172,42.071,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","01 May. Pastoralists clash with al Shabaab outside of Afmadow over taxation. Casualties reported, figures unknown (coded as 10).",10,1571260130,SOM 7528991,706,SOM25676,25676,"30 April 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Mogadishu - Daynile",2.0581,45.3003,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","30 April. Suspected al Shabaab militants shot and killed an SNA officer at Siinka Dheer area in Suuq Bacaad in Deyniile district. Government soldiers conducted a security search operation but there were no reports of arrests made. The perpetrators escaped and al Shabaab claimed responsibility of the attack.",1,1618571795,SOM 7526194,706,SOM25643,25643,"30 April 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Wadajir",2.0462,45.3341,1,"Shabelle Media Network",National,"30 April. Al Shabaab attacks a government soldier position in Wadajir. Three reported dead.",3,1618571794,SOM 4641681,706,SOM25644,25644,"30 April 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Siinka Dheer",2.0721,45.2231,1,"Shabelle Media Network",Subnational,"30 April. Al Shabaab attacks and kills an intelligence official in Siinka Dheer.",1,1552576688,SOM 6136822,706,SOM25675,25675,"30 April 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Darood-Marehan Sub-Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,14,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Galgaduud,Cabudwaaq,,Cabudwaaq,6.1478,46.3964,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","30 April. SNA and armed pastoralists from Marehan clan, sub-clan of Daarood clashed at Abudwak town. There was an exchange of gunfire. The incident occurred after pastoralists refused to comply with firearm restrictions in Abudwak town. One pastoralist was killed and another was injured.",1,1571260130,SOM 6136823,706,SOM25678,25678,"30 April 2018",2018,1,Protests,"Peaceful protest","Protesters (Somalia)",,6,,,0,60,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Woqooyi Galbeed",Berbera,,Berbera,10.4396,45.0143,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","30 April. Drivers and co-drivers accessing Berbera port demonstrated at Berbera port after a private company managing the port imposed new regulations instructing truck drivers accessing the port to wear safety helmets and vests",0,1571260130,SOM 6136824,706,SOM25677,25677,"30 April 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Puntland Security Force",,1,"Military Forces of Somaliland (2010-)",,1,11,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Sool,"Laas Caanood",,"Tuko Raq",8.5673,47.6438,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","30 April. SLA soldiers while collecting firewood from an area near Tuka-raq were shot at by Puntland troops. One SLA soldier was injured and later succumbed to his injuries at the SLA military base in Tuka-raq.",1,1571260130,SOM 7528992,706,SOM25673,25673,"29 April 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,11,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Mogadishu - Daynile",2.0581,45.3003,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","29 April. Two groups of government soldiers clashed at Haanta Dheer neighbourhood in Deyniile district. There was heavy exchange of gunfire which lasted for about 20 minutes. At least five civilians were killed and six others were injured. Further reports suggested that the primary motive of the clash related to a land dispute between the two groups.",5,1618571795,SOM 6258787,706,SOM25642,25642,"29 April 2018",2018,1,"Strategic developments","Change to group/activity","Al Shabaab",,2,,,0,20,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Badhaadhe,,"Ras Kamboni",-1.6375,41.5877,1,"Daily Nation (Kenya)",Regional,"Recruitment: 29 April. Al Shabaab recruited a group of 13 Kenyan youths in Ras Kamboni.",0,1572403708,SOM 5869723,706,SOM25641,25641,"29 April 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Garbahaarey Communal Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Al Shabaab",,2,24,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Gedo,Garbahaarey,,Garbahaarey,3.328,42.2199,1,Somaliweyn,National,"29 April. Al Shabaab clashes with farmers in Garbahaarey. Both sides suffered an unknown number of causalities.",10,1567462282,SOM 7530438,706,SOM25674,25674,"29 April 2018",2018,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) National Intelligence and Security Agency",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Hawl Wadaag",2.048,45.32,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","29 April. A magnetic IED attached to a private vehicle detonated near El - Hindi village vicinity in Howlwadag district. The target was a NISA officer. However, he was not in the vehicle when the explosion occurred. The vehicle was destroyed. There were no reports of casualties. NISA soldiers arrived at the scene and conducted a search operation where they arrested one male alleged to be behind the UVIED explosion.",0,1618571795,SOM 6136836,706,SOM25667,25667,"28 April 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Biyamal Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Abgal-Abdalla Arone Sub-Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,44,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle","Wanla Weyn",,Muuri,2.6133,44.8888,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","28 April. Militia hailing from Biimaal and Abgaal/Abdulle-Arooni sub clans clashed at Muuri village (c. 16 km south west of Afgooye). There was an exchange of gunfire which lasted for more than three hours. At least three fighters were injured and a civilian female bystander was killed.",1,1571260130,SOM 6136838,706,SOM25671,25671,"28 April 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Gedo,Garbahaarey,,"Reys Qode",3.3639,42.3511,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","28 April. Al Shabaab fighters shot and injured a man at Rays-Gore village (c. 18 km east of Garbaharey district). The victim had an argument with al Shabaab fighters after the man was denied access to his farm by al Shabaab fighters. The victim was taken to Garbaharey town for treatment.",0,1571260130,SOM 6136839,706,SOM25672,25672,"28 April 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Gaaljecel Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Civilians (Somalia)","Gaaljecel Clan Group (Somalia)",7,47,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Hiraan,"Bulo Burto",,Buulobarde,3.8538,45.5674,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","28 April. A Gaaljecel militiaman killed a member of his own clan for unknown reason near Mukuyle. The perpetrator was executed by al Shabaab in the following days.",1,1571260130,SOM 6136840,706,SOM25669,25669,"28 April 2018",2018,1,Protests,"Protest with intervention","Protesters (Somalia)","Women (Somalia)",6,"Police Forces of Somaliland (2010-)",,1,16,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Sanaag,"Ceel Afweyn",,"Ceel Afweyn",9.9293,47.2173,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","28 April. Residents of Ceelafweyn, mainly women and youth, took to the streets in Elafweyn against a prominent person by a Hargeisa regional court. The demonstrators demanded for his immediate release. There were reports of arrests.",0,1571260130,SOM 6136841,706,SOM25670,25670,"28 April 2018",2018,1,Protests,"Protest with intervention","Protesters (Somalia)","Women (Somalia)",6,"Police Forces of Somaliland (2010-)",,1,16,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Togdheer,Burco,,Burco,9.745,45.634,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","28 April. Residents of Burao, mainly women and youth, took to the streets in Burao on protest of a ruling made by a Hargeisa regional court of a prominent person. The demonstrators demanded for his immediate release. There were reports of arrests.",0,1571260130,SOM 7532321,706,SOM25668,25668,"28 April 2018",2018,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) National Intelligence and Security Agency",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Waaberi",2.0195,45.31,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","28 April. A UVIED, targeting an immigration personnel, exploded at Buundo Kowaad (first Bridge) neighbourhood in Waberi district. The targeted person informed the EOD team. However, the IED exploded before arrival of the EOD team injuring a NISA District Commander who was standing near the vehicle.",0,1618571795,SOM 5903667,706,SOM25638,25638,"28 April 2018",2018,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Jubaland Security Force",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Afmadow,,Dhobley,0.4063,41.0124,2,"Radio Kulmiye; Radio Simba",National,"28 April. An al Shabaab landmine strikes a Jubaland vehicle in Urungow, near Dhobley, killing between four and five.",4,1567462433,SOM 7533756,706,SOM25639,25639,"28 April 2018",2018,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) National Intelligence and Security Agency",,1,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Waaberi",2.0195,45.31,1,"Universal TV (Somalia)",National,"28 April. The deputy chief of Waberi District's National Intelligence Security Agency was wounded when an explosive planted under his vehicle detonated. Perpetrators not named by source.",0,1618571793,SOM 7533777,706,SOM25640,25640,"28 April 2018",2018,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (International)","ICRC: International Committee of the Red Cross and Red Crescent; Aid Workers (Somalia)",7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,Mogadishu,2.0414,45.3337,1,VOA,International,"28 April. An aid worker with the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) was killed after an explosion caused by a device fitted to his car. Perpetrators not known.",1,1618571794,SOM 6233318,706,SOM25637,25637,"28 April 2018",2018,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Suicide bomb","Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Mudug,Gaalkacyo,,Gaalkacyo,6.7697,47.4308,1,"AP; Shabelle Media Network",National-International,"28 April. An al Shabaab suicide bomber kills three police officers, including a commander, in Gaalkacyo. Several other injures reported. The fatality total was raised to seven the following week.",7,1572403613,SOM 6136850,706,SOM25665,25665,"27 April 2018",2018,1,Protests,"Protest with intervention","Protesters (Somalia)",,6,"Police Forces of Somaliland (2010-)",,1,16,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Awdal,Borama,,Borama,9.9387,43.1839,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","27 April. Small business owners demonstrated in front of Borama local government against the destruction of their businesses along one of the main roads in Borama by Borama local government. The business owners demanded for more land to be provided to Borama local government. There were reports of arrests.",0,1571260130,SOM 6136852,706,SOM25662,25662,"27 April 2018",2018,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-)",,8,"Al Shabaab",,2,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Afgooye,2.15,45.116,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","27 April. An IED, targeting an AMISOM convoy travelling along the Afgooye-Mogadishu road, exploded at the vicinity of Boodboodka (c. 02 km south east of Afgoye District). The convoy was headed to Baraawe from Mogadishu. An AMISOM armoured vehicle was extensively damaged by the blast. Casualties from the incident was unknown.",0,1571260130,SOM 6136853,706,SOM25664,25664,"27 April 2018",2018,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-)",,8,"Al Shabaab",,2,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Siinka Dheer",2.0721,45.2231,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","27 April. An RCIED, targeting an AMISOM convoy travelling from Afgoye to Shalamboot town, exploded at the outskirt of KM 60 village (Siinka Dheer). The AMISOM lead battlewagon was damaged. Casualties could not be confirmed at the time of reporting. The perpetrators managed to escape and al Shabaab claimed responsibility for the attack.",0,1571260130,SOM 6136854,706,SOM25781,25781,"27 April 2018",2018,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Middle Shabelle",Jowhar,,Mahadaay,2.9704,45.5347,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","27 April. An al Shabaab IED targets a civilian minibus in Mahadaay. Casualties not known.",0,1571260130,SOM 6136856,706,SOM25663,25663,"27 April 2018",2018,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Jubaland Security Force",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Afmadow,,Dhobley,0.4063,41.0124,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","27 April. An IED, targeting a mobile Jubaland (JSF) Toyota Pick-up carrying a civilian, exploded at c. 09 km south east of Dhobley town. Six JSF were killed and the vehicle was destroyed. The civilian driver sustained slight injuries.",6,1571260130,SOM 6136857,706,SOM25666,25666,"27 April 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Baydhabo Communal Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Civilians (Somalia)","Unidentified Clan Group (Somalia); Women (Somalia)",7,47,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Baydhaba,,Baidoa,3.1172,43.6469,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","27 April. Clan militia shot and killed three women from a rival clan (both unidentified) near Aliyow Mumin village (c. 20 km south west of Baidoa). The incident was related to ongoing clan conflict between two rival clans in the area. Al Shabaab fighters intervened as the incident location is under their area of influence.",3,1571260130,SOM 7527712,706,SOM25660,25660,"27 April 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Mogadishu - Dharkenley",2.0095,45.25,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","27 April. Al Shabaab shot and killed a police officer at Gaheyr University vicinity in Dharkenley district. The perpetrators managed to escape after the incident. Government soldiers arrived at the scene of the incident but there were no reports of arrests.",1,1618571794,SOM 7532626,706,SOM25659,25659,"27 April 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Hawl Wadaag",2.048,45.32,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","27 April. Unidentified armed men, suspected to be al Shabaab militants, shot and killed two people including an SNA soldier and a civilian female bystander at Howlwadag junction area in Howlwadag District. SNPF soldiers arrived at the scene of the incident and conducted a security search operation but there were no reports of arrests. The perpetrators managed to escape.",2,1618571794,SOM 7798918,706,SOM25636,25636,"27 April 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of the United States (2017-2021)","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Jubaland Security Force; AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Kenya)",8,"Al Shabaab",,2,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Kismaayo,,Kismayo,-0.3603,42.5463,2,"Radio Kulmiye",National,"27 April. US, Jubaland and Kenyan forces attack an al Shabaab base at Bar Sanguni, 45km north of Kismayo. 30 al Shabaab dead. Al Shabaab claimed they had inflicted losses on the allied forces, but did not provide numbers.",40,1617662604,SOM 7691988,706,SOM25780,25780,"27 April 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bakool,Xudur,,Oddur,4.1213,43.8895,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","27 April. Unidentified gunmen shot and killed a civilian in Xudur.",1,1613499284,SOM 7799277,706,SOM25661,25661,"27 April 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Jubaland Security Force",,1,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Jubaland Security Force",,1,11,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Kismaayo,,Kismayo,-0.3603,42.5463,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","27 April. A group of Jubaland soldiers from academia base located north east of Kismayo went on a search for rogue soldiers. There was an exchange of gunfire between the two JSF groups at Afmadow Shaqalaha neighbourhood in Kismayo town. JSF managed to arrest three absconders. There were no reports of casualties.",0,1617662605,SOM 7532020,706,SOM25782,25782,"27 April 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) National Intelligence and Security Agency",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Hodan,,"Mogadishu - Hodan",2.0333,45.35,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","27 April. Al Shabaab gunmen assassinate NISA officer near Gaheyr University. Assailants escaped.",1,1611019348,SOM 6136863,706,SOM25633,25633,"26 April 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Unidentified Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Unidentified Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,44,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Galgaduud,Cabudwaaq,,Olol,5.9215,46.2389,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","26 April. Two unidentified rival clan militias clash over unspecified motives. At least three killed.",3,1571260130,SOM 6136865,706,SOM25656,25656,"26 April 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Baydhabo Communal Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Baydhabo Communal Militia (Somalia)",,4,44,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bay,Baydhaba,,"Surma Daaraya",2.9696,43.5158,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","26 April. Two clan militias clashed near Surmay Daaraya village (c. 22 km south west of Baidoa). The clash occurred after a dispute over ownership of land. Three people were killed. One of the clan militias were overpowered and managed to escape from the area.",3,1571260130,SOM 6136866,706,SOM25658,25658,"26 April 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Omar Mahmud Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Civilians (Somalia)","Dashiishe Clan Group (Somalia)",7,47,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bari,Bossaso,,Bosaso,11.2842,49.1816,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","26 April. A man who hailed from Dasheshe clan was shot and killed by an armed man hailing from Omar Mohamud clan at Golise Masjidul Huda, Bosasso area. The perpetrator was arrested and taken to the central police station for further investigation. The motive of the killing was not clear.",1,1571260130,SOM 6136867,706,SOM25655,25655,"26 April 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Government regains territory","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Jubaland Security Force",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Kismaayo,,"Buulo Xaaji",-0.632,41.9839,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","26 April. Jubaland forces attacked an al Shabaab position at Bu-xaji village (c. 70 km south west of Kismayo). There was a brief exchange of gunfire after which al Shabaab retreated from the area. Three al Shabaab fighters were killed. The soldiers confiscated three AK47s from al Shabaab fighters.",3,1571260130,SOM 6136868,706,SOM25657,25657,"26 April 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Non-state actor overtakes territory","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Jubaland Security Force",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Afmadow,,Dhobley,0.4063,41.0124,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","26 April. A group of al Shabaab attacked a Jubaland position at Degelame village located along the Kenya-Somalia border (c. 12 km south of Dhobley town). There was a brief exchange of gunfire after which JSF were forced to withdraw from the location. Injuries reported.",0,1571260130,SOM 7712122,706,SOM25635,25635,"26 April 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of the United States (2017-2021)",,8,"Al Shabaab",,2,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Kismaayo,,"Buulo Gaduud",-0.074,42.5719,1,"Al Furqaan",National,"26 April. Al Shabaab ambushed a group of US forces at Buulo Gaduud, 'inflicting losses.' Numbers not known.",10,1614039928,SOM 7530440,706,SOM25634,25634,"26 April 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Hawl Wadaag",2.048,45.32,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","26 April. Al Shabaab fighters attack a SNAF checkpoint in Hawl Wadaag. Female civilian bystander killed, assailants escaped.",1,1618571793,SOM 6136872,706,SOM25654,25654,"25 April 2018",2018,1,Protests,"Peaceful protest","Protesters (Somalia)",,6,,,0,60,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Awdal,Borama,,Borama,9.9387,43.1839,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","25 April. A group from milk and charcoal dealers demonstrated in front of local government offices against a new tax imposed by Borama local government.",0,1571260130,SOM 6136873,706,SOM25627,25627,"25 April 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Bakool,Tayeeglow,,Tayeeglow,4.0182,44.5127,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","25 April. Al Shabaab fighters ambush a military convoy near Tayeeglow. Casualties unknown.",0,1571260130,SOM 6136874,706,SOM25624,25624,"25 April 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Dhobley Communal Militia (Somalia)",,4,14,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Afmadow,,Dhobley,0.4063,41.0124,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","25 April. A SNA soldier was stabbed and injured by a civilian over a land dispute at Wabari neighbourhood in Dhobley town.",0,1571260130,SOM 6136876,706,SOM25629,25629,"25 April 2018",2018,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Baraawe,,Baraawe,1.1132,44.0297,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","25 April. An IED, buried alongside the main road and targeting an SNA vehicle, exploded near Imbaresso village at Barawe. At least two SNA soldiers were injured. Al Shabaab fighters claimed responsibility for the attack.",0,1571260130,SOM 5317680,706,SOM25625,25625,"25 April 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Uganda)",,8,"Al Shabaab",,2,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,"Ceel Waregow",1.8087,44.7994,1,"Shabelle Media Network",Subnational,"25 April. Al Shabaab forces ambush a group of AMISOM-Uganda soldiers at Ceel Waregow. An exchange of gunfire followed. An unknown number of causalities reported on both sides.",10,1561469329,SOM 7529045,706,SOM25626,25626,"25 April 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) National Intelligence and Security Agency",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Waaberi",2.0195,45.31,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","25 April. Suspected al Shabaab shot and killed a NISA soldier at Buurdheere village neighbourhood in Waberi district.",1,1618571793,SOM 7579555,706,SOM25631,25631,"25 April 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,17,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Ceelasha Biyaha",2.0823,45.2102,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","25 April. Unknown attackers, suspected to be rogue SNA elements, shot at a public vehicle carrying khat from Mogadishu to Afgoye at Elasha Biyaha area in Afgoye district. One female khat dealer was severely injured. The perpetrators stole the khat and escaped from the area.",0,1611613361,SOM 6133160,706,SOM25630,25630,"25 April 2018",2018,1,"Explosions/Remote violence","Remote explosive/landmine/IED","AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Kenya)",,8,"Al Shabaab",,2,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Kismaayo,,"Buulo Gaduud",-0.074,42.5719,2,"Al Furqaan; Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","25 April. An RCIED, planted on the road between Bulo-gudud and Wirkoy villages and targeting AMISOM and SNA forces on foot patrol (the force may have been led by the Americans), exploded near Wirkoy village, 38 km north of Kismayo town. The joint forces were conducting a security operation against al Shabaab fighters when the attack occurred. Three SNA soldiers were injured and transported to Kismayo for medical treatment. Perpetrators likely al Shabaab.",0,1571260123,SOM 7530441,706,SOM25628,25628,"25 April 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) National Intelligence and Security Agency",,1,"Islamic State (Somalia)",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Hawl Wadaag",2.048,45.32,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","25 April. ISIL assassinates a NISA officer in Hawl Wadaag and later claimed credit.",1,1618571793,SOM 7530442,706,SOM25632,25632,"25 April 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Al Shabaab",,2,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,27,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Hawl Wadaag",2.048,45.32,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","25 April. Two armed al Shabaab elements shot and killed an unidentified youth in Howlwadag district. The victim was attacked shortly after he came out of a shop. The perpetrators escaped. The District Police attended to the scene but there were no reports of arrests made.",1,1618571793,SOM 7531309,706,SOM25623,25623,"24 April 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Heliwa",2.0844,45.39,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","24 April. Unidentified armed men shot and killed a rickshaw driver at a bus station at the Livestock market in Heliwa district. The perpetrators managed to escape from the scene. The motive of the incident was not clear.",1,1618571793,SOM 6136882,706,SOM25616,25616,"24 April 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-)",,8,"Al Shabaab",,2,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,"Buulo Nagaad",1.8494,44.8461,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","24 April. An IED, targeting an AMISOM convoy travelling from Merka to Afgoye, exploded at Buullo Naagad village near Kelicafimaad, 18 north of Merka. There was an exchange of gunfire between al Shabaab fighters and government forces. The lead vehicle of the convoy was damaged and two AMISOM soldiers were injured.",0,1571260130,SOM 6136883,706,SOM25619,25619,"24 April 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Jubaland Security Force",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Kismaayo,,"Abdale Birole",-0.4906,42.1969,2,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","24 April. Jubaland forces clashed with al Shabaab fighters in areas located 5 km east of Abdalle Birole village. There was a brief exchange of gunfire after which al Shabaab retreated from the area. There were no reports of casualties.",0,1571260130,SOM 7532133,706,SOM25618,25618,"24 April 2018",2018,1,"Explosions/Remote violence",Grenade,"AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-)",,8,"Al Shabaab",,2,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Shibis",2.0476,45.35,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","24 April. Al Shabaab fighter hurls hand grenade towards AMISOM position in Shibis. Al Shabaab claims two injured.",0,1618571792,SOM 7528577,706,SOM25621,25621,"24 April 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Civilians (Somalia)","Women (Somalia)",7,17,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Abdiaziz",2.0405,45.36,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","24 April. An unidentified armed soldier shot and killed a civilian female at Lido Beach vicinity in Abdiaziz district. The victim was on her way home when the armed man attacked and shot her. Her body was taken to CID for further investigation. The motive of the incident was not clear.",1,1618571792,SOM 7530443,706,SOM26654,26654,"24 April 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,37,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Hawl Wadaag",2.048,45.32,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","24 April. Unidentified gunmen assassinate an auto rickshaw driver in Bakaara market.",1,1618571846,SOM 7531231,706,SOM25617,25617,"24 April 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Waaberi",2.0195,45.31,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","24 April. A hand grenade was hurled at the Office of the District Commissioner at 1st May village in Waberi district. Soldiers reacted with gunfire towards suspected directions of the attack. There were no reports of casualties and the unidentified assailant managed to escape.",0,1618571792,SOM 7531232,706,SOM25622,25622,"24 April 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) National Intelligence and Security Agency",,1,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,17,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Waaberi",2.0195,45.31,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","24 April. NISA soldier kills civilian driver of auto-rickshaw. No arrests made.",1,1618571792,SOM 7579126,706,SOM25620,25620,"24 April 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Uganda)",,8,"Al Shabaab",,2,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Ceelasha Biyaha",2.0823,45.2102,1,"Shabelle Media Network",Subnational,"24 April. Al Shabaab attacks AMISOM-Uganda forces in Ceelasha Biyaha during the early morning hours. There were no immediate reports on casualties, however al Shabaab said in a statement that its fighters inflicted 'heavy casualties' on the AMISOM troops. Enemy casualties are often embellished inflated by al Shabaab.",10,1611613360,SOM 7518987,706,SOM25606,25606,"23 April 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Military Forces of the United Arab Emirates (2004-)",,8,18,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Hodan,,"Mogadishu - Hodan",2.0333,45.35,1,"Undisclosed Source; Xinhua","Local partner-Other","23 April. Two dead and five others injured when soldiers trained by the UAE and Somali government forces clashed in Mogadishu. The clash started after UAE soldiers attempted to take some military hardware from the government forces.",2,1611019286,SOM 7527694,706,SOM27391,27391,"23 April 2018",2018,1,"Strategic developments","Looting/property destruction","Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia)",,3,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,13,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,Mogadishu,2.0414,45.3337,1,"UN SEMG",Other,"23 April. The General Gordon military base in Mogadishu was looted, following the departure of United Arab Emirates training forces.",0,1618571876,SOM 6136891,706,SOM25613,25613,"23 April 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Habar Jeclo Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Habar Yoonis Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,44,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Sool,Caynabo,,Caynabo,8.9577,46.4111,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","23 April. Two groups of students of Dayaxa Boarding School clashed in Cerigabo due to clan related conflict. The fighting started after two students from Habar Jeclo and Habar Yonis clan fought. The fight escalated to other students from both clans.",0,1571260130,SOM 6136892,706,SOM25611,25611,"23 April 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Burundi)",,8,"Al Shabaab",,2,28,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Marka,,Abiikarow,1.7245,44.6507,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","23 April. Al Shabaab conducted a hit-and-run attack against an AMISOM Burundian troop base at Arbacow vicinity (c. 15 km west of Mogadishu in Afgoye district). There was heavy exchange of gunfire which lasted for about 30 minutes after which al Shabaab withdrew. There were no reports of casualties.",0,1571260130,SOM 6136893,706,SOM25779,25779,"23 April 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Habar Jeclo Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Habar Yoonis Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,44,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Sanaag,Ceerigaabo,,Ceerigaabo,10.6218,47.3681,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","23 April. Two groups of students at Dayaxa Boarding School clash. Incident triggered by ongoing clan conflict between Habar Jeeclo and Habar Yonis. Causalities not known.",0,1571260130,SOM 6136894,706,SOM25615,25615,"23 April 2018",2018,1,"Violence against civilians",Attack,"Omar Mahmud Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,"Civilians (Somalia)",,7,47,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Mudug,Gaalkacyo,,"Gaalkacyo North",6.77,47.63,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","23 April. A woman was shot and sustained a non life threatening injury after an armed man hailing from Omar Mohamud clan shot at a rickshaw driver who was carrying the victim near Classic Hotel in North Galkayo. The motive for the incident was unknown.",0,1571260130,SOM 6136895,706,SOM25609,25609,"23 April 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Puntland Security Force",,1,"Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Puntland Security Force",,1,11,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Nugaal,Garoowe,,Garowe,8.4064,48.4819,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","23 April. Several gunshots were heard behind a UN compound in Garowe. Reports confirmed that the commander of the residence of the former Vice-President was killed by his fellow soldier, reasons unknown.",1,1571260130,SOM 6136896,706,SOM25608,25608,"23 April 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Puntland Police Force",,1,"Issa Mahmud-Reer-Hassan Sub-Clan Militia (Somalia)",,4,14,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Nugaal,Garoowe,,Garowe,8.4064,48.4819,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","23 April. An armed civilian man (from Reer Hussein sub-clan of Isse Mohamoud clan) shot and wounded two police officers in front of the central police station in Garowe. In response to the incident, another police officer shot and killed the attacker. The motive for the incident was unknown and the dead body was taken to hospital.",1,1571260130,SOM 7529357,706,SOM25612,25612,"23 April 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) National Intelligence and Security Agency",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,"Mogadishu - Daynile",2.0581,45.3003,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","23 April. Al Shabaab fighters conduct a hit-and-run against Moalim Nuur NISA checkpoint. Assailants repelled, casualties unknown.",0,1618571792,SOM 7279579,706,SOM25607,25607,"23 April 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Shabelle",Afgooye,,Afgooye,2.15,45.116,1,Xinhua,International,"23 April. Al Shabaab fighters attack a government forces location in Afgooye. Military forces pushed back the attack, 'causing causalities' - numbers not known.",10,1604354658,SOM 6309095,706,SOM25614,25614,"23 April 2018",2018,1,Battles,"Armed clash","Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) Jubaland Security Force",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,"Lower Juba",Kismaayo,,"Buulo Gaduud",-0.074,42.5719,1,"Shabelle Media Network",National,"23 April. Jubaland and al Shabaab forces clash at Buulo Gaduud. Causalities of unknown number reported on both sides.",10,1572403779,SOM 7530485,706,SOM25610,25610,"23 April 2018",2018,1,"Explosions/Remote violence",Grenade,"Police Forces of Somalia (2017-)",,1,"Al Shabaab",,2,12,"Eastern Africa",Somalia,Banadir,Banadir,,"Mogadishu - Yaqshid",2.0678,45.35,1,"Undisclosed Source","Local partner-Other","23 April. Suspected al Shabaab assailant hurls a hand grenade towards police checkpoint in Suuq Bacad, Yaaqshid. No casualties, assailant escaped.",0,1618571792,SOM