Ten Government Soldiers Killed in Al-Shabaab Attacks on Elka and Qalimow Villages, Middle Shebelle Region
Category: Instability
Severity: 4 (High)
Source: Drum Cussac
01/15/2018 (Somalia) - According to local media on Monday, 15 January, ten Somali Government soldiers and three al-Shabaab militants have been killed in clashes near Elka and Qalimow villages, Middle Shabelle region, on 14 January. The militants reportedly launched surprise attacks on the villages and captured the army barracks in Elka; both locations were later retaken by Somali Government troops.
Travellers should be aware that Somalia is considered an extreme risk operational environment and, as such, all travel should be undertaken with the strictest possible journey management protocols in place. Clients should ensure that personnel and site security measures are continuously reviewed so as to remain commensurate to the prevailing local threat environment. All operationally-critical movement outside of secure compounds should be conducted in coordination with a reputable security provider in coordination with security forces and local authorities.
Copyright © 2024 Drum Cussac
Related
News Alerts and Safety Profiles are provided strictly for informational purposes and contain the best available data at the time of writing. While every effort has been made to ensure its accuracy, the information in this report has not been independently verified and HTH Worldwide therefore accepts no responsibility or liability for any inaccuracies in such information and any such liability is expressly denied, and no representation or warranty, express or implied, is made. Documents may be amended or withdrawn at any time without cause.