Emerging Reports of Fatalities following Landmine Explosion in Bal'ad District, Middle Shabelle Region
Category: Criminal Activity
Severity: 4 (High)
Source: Drum Cussac
09/14/2019 (Somalia) - According to emerging reports on social media feeds, at least five people have been killed following a roadside bomb near Bal'ad, 35km (20 miles) northeast of the capital Mogadishu, on Saturday, 14 September. Reports indicate that the blast targeted Somali regional officials near Aliyale area, on the road between Bal'ad and Jowhar. No one has claimed responsibility thus far, however, the area has seen clashes between government forces and militants linked to al-Shabaab group.
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. Members should ensure that personnel and site security measures are continuously reviewed so as to remain commensurate with the prevailing local threat environment. All movement outside of secure compounds should be conducted with a reputable security provider and in coordination with security forces in order to avoid areas with high levels of militant activity or active security.
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