Back to Advanced SearchSEARCH RESULTS: 13231 INCIDENTS
CHART RESULTS:
SEARCH CRITERIA:
Year: (2016)
All incidents regardless of doubt.
Attacks: (Armed Assault; Bombing/Explosion; Hijacking; Hostage Taking (Barricade Incident); Hostage Taking (Kidnapping); Facility/Infrastructure Attack; Unarmed Assault; Unknown)
| GTD ID | DATE | COUNTRY | CITY | PERPETRATOR GROUP | FATALITIES | INJURED | TARGET TYPE | REGION | ATTACK TYPE | WEAPON TYPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 201612290008 | 2016-12-29 | Somalia | Afgoye | Al-Shabaab | 6 | 7 | Military | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault | Explosives,Firearms |
| 201612290009 | 2016-12-29 | Somalia | Alamada | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown | Military | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201612270008 | 2016-12-27 | Somalia | Kismayo district | Al-Shabaab | 5 | Unknown | Military,Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Hostage Taking (Kidnapping) | Unknown |
| 201612260020 | 2016-12-26 | Somalia | Mogadishu | Unknown | 0 | 0 | Business | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201612240011 | 2016-12-24 | Somalia | Mogadishu | Al-Shabaab | 2 | 0 | Government (General),Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault | Firearms |
| 201612230013 | 2016-12-23 | Somalia | Daynunay | Al-Shabaab | 7 | 6 | Transportation,Military | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault | Firearms |
| 201612220010 | 2016-12-22 | Somalia | Mogadishu | Al-Shabaab | 3 | 4 | Police,Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201612210046 | 2016-12-21 | Somalia | Caloola | Al-Shabaab | 1 | Unknown | Military | Sub-Saharan Africa | Unknown | Unknown |
| 201612170023 | 2016-12-17 | Somalia | Mahaday | Al-Shabaab | 2 | 10 | Military | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault | Explosives,Firearms |
| 201612170028 | 2016-12-17 | Somalia | Kismayo | Al-Shabaab | 1 | 0 | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault,Facility/Infrastructure Attack | Firearms,Incendiary |
| 201612160028 | 2016-12-16 | Somalia | Kismayo | Al-Shabaab | 0 | 0 | Unknown | Sub-Saharan Africa | Facility/Infrastructure Attack | Unknown |
| 201612150006 | 2016-12-15 | Somalia | Mogadishu | Al-Shabaab | 6 | 12 | Military,Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201612130009 | 2016-12-13 | Somalia | Qoryoley | Al-Shabaab | 5 | Unknown | Military | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault | Explosives,Firearms,Firearms |
| 201612120014 | 2016-12-12 | Somalia | Biyo Cadde | Al-Shabaab | 0 | 0 | Military | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201612120015 | 2016-12-11 | Somalia | Ceel Waaq | Al-Shabaab | 0 | 1 | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Hostage Taking (Kidnapping) | Unknown |
| 201612110002 | 2016-12-11 | Somalia | Mogadishu | Al-Shabaab | 29 | 48 | Maritime,Police | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201612080012 | 2016-12-08 | Somalia | Goof Gaduud | Al-Shabaab | 14 | Unknown | Military | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault | Firearms |
| 201612080013 | 2016-12-08 | Somalia | Bulo Marer | Al-Shabaab | 3 | 2 | Military | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201612050016 | 2016-12-05 | Somalia | Burhakaba | Al-Shabaab | 6 | 10 | Police,Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201612050035 | 2016-12-05 | Somalia | Cadaado | Unknown | 0 | 0 | Government (General) | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault | Firearms |
| 201612010006 | 2016-12-01 | Somalia | Garbahaareey | Al-Shabaab | 1 | 3 | Business | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault | Firearms |
| 201612010008 | 2016-12-01 | Somalia | Harardhere | Al-Shabaab | 0 | 0 | Business | Sub-Saharan Africa | Facility/Infrastructure Attack | Unknown |
| 201611280060 | 2016-11-28 | Somalia | Unknown | Al-Shabaab | 5 | 0 | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Assassination,Armed Assault,Facility/Infrastructure Attack | Firearms,Incendiary,Melee |
| 201611280058 | 2016-11-28 | Somalia | Unknown | Al-Shabaab | 5 | 0 | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Assassination,Armed Assault,Facility/Infrastructure Attack | Firearms,Incendiary,Melee |
| 201611260041 | 2016-11-26 | Somalia | Mareerey | Al-Shabaab | 0 | 0 | Military | Sub-Saharan Africa | Unknown | Unknown |
| 201611260024 | 2016-11-26 | Somalia | Laantabuur | Al-Shabaab | Unknown | Unknown | Military | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault | Firearms |
| 201611210040 | 2016-11-22 | Somalia | Lambar 50 | Al-Shabaab | Unknown | Unknown | Military | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault | Firearms |
| 201611200019 | 2016-11-20 | Somalia | Unknown | Al-Shabaab | 1 | 0 | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Hostage Taking (Kidnapping) | Firearms |
| 201611180012 | 2016-11-18 | Somalia | Mareerey | Al-Shabaab | 0 | 0 | Military | Sub-Saharan Africa | Unknown | Unknown |
| 201611180013 | 2016-11-18 | Somalia | Buufow | Al-Shabaab | 0 | 0 | Military,Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Facility/Infrastructure Attack | Incendiary,Unknown |
| 201611160019 | 2016-11-16 | Somalia | Kismayo | Al-Shabaab | 0 | 3 | Business,Military | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201611160026 | 2016-11-16 | Somalia | Mogadishu | Al-Shabaab | 0 | 6 | Police | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201611150040 | 2016-11-15 | Somalia | Unknown | Unknown | 0 | 2 | Transportation | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault | Firearms |
| 201611140015 | 2016-11-14 | Somalia | Burhakaba | Al-Shabaab | Unknown | Unknown | Police | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201611130067 | 2016-11-13 | Somalia | Mogadishu | Al-Shabaab | 1 | 2 | Police | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault | Firearms |
| 201611120023 | 2016-11-12 | Somalia | Ambaraaso | Al-Shabaab | 2 | 0 | Military | Sub-Saharan Africa | Unknown | Unknown |
| 201611090040 | 2016-11-09 | Somalia | Afgoye | Unknown | 1 | 0 | Transportation | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault | Firearms |
| 201611090045 | 2016-11-09 | Somalia | Lambar 50 | Al-Shabaab | Unknown | Unknown | Military | Sub-Saharan Africa | Unknown | Unknown |
| 201611090024 | 2016-11-09 | Somalia | Burhakaba | Al-Shabaab | 1 | 0 | Government (General) | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201611080029 | 2016-11-07 | Somalia | Mogadishu | Al-Shabaab | 0 | 0 | Military | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201611020022 | 2016-11-02 | Somalia | Lambar 50 | Al-Shabaab | Unknown | Unknown | Military | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault | Firearms |
| 201611020023 | 2016-11-02 | Somalia | Ceel Waaq | Al-Shabaab | 4 | Unknown | Military | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201610300015 | 2016-10-30 | Somalia | Hudur | Al-Shabaab | 1 | Unknown | Military,Military | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201610300023 | 2016-10-30 | Somalia | Goof Gaduud | Al-Shabaab | 12 | 10 | Military | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault | Explosives,Firearms |
| 201611010083 | 2016-10-29 | Somalia | Tayeeglow district | Al-Shabaab | 3 | 0 | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Unknown | Unknown |
| 201610280050 | 2016-10-28 | Somalia | Bardere | Al-Shabaab | 4 | 0 | Military | Sub-Saharan Africa | Unknown | Unknown |
| 201610270045 | 2016-10-27 | Somalia | Tayeeglow | Al-Shabaab | 2 | 0 | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Hostage Taking (Kidnapping) | Unknown |
| 201610270043 | 2016-10-27 | Somalia | Mogadishu | Al-Shabaab,Jabha East Africa | 4 | 2 | Military | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault | Firearms |
| 201610260026 | 2016-10-26 | Somalia | Mogadishu | Al-Shabaab | 1 | 1 | Military | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault | Firearms |
| 201610250007 | 2016-10-25 | Somalia | Beledweyne | Al-Shabaab | 13 | 5 | Military | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion,Armed Assault | Explosives,Firearms |
| 201610230002 | 2016-10-23 | Somalia | Mogadishu | Al-Shabaab | 4 | 7 | Military,Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201610220022 | 2016-10-22 | Somalia | Afmadow | Al-Shabaab | 3 | 4 | Military,Private Citizens & Property,Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Hostage Taking (Kidnapping),Armed Assault | Firearms |
| 201610180010 | 2016-10-18 | Somalia | Afgoye | Al-Shabaab | 8 | Unknown | Military,Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault | Explosives,Firearms |
| 201610180009 | 2016-10-18 | Somalia | Afgoye | Al-Shabaab | 9 | Unknown | Police,Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201610150009 | 2016-10-16 | Somalia | Bulu Sheikh | Al-Shabaab | Unknown | Unknown | Military | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201610160029 | 2016-10-16 | Somalia | Mareerey | Al-Shabaab | 6 | Unknown | Military,Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault,Facility/Infrastructure Attack | Firearms,Incendiary |
| 201610130020 | 2016-10-13 | Somalia | Ceel Baraf | Al-Shabaab | Unknown | Unknown | Military | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault | Firearms |
| 201610130027 | 2016-10-13 | Somalia | Baidoa | Al-Shabaab | 6 | 5 | Military | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201610130028 | 2016-10-13 | Somalia | Mogadishu | Al-Shabaab | 2 | 0 | Unknown | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201610120022 | 2016-10-12 | Somalia | Jilib | Al-Shabaab | 2 | 0 | Private Citizens & Property,Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Hostage Taking (Kidnapping) | Firearms |
| 201610120012 | 2016-10-10 | Somalia | Ceel Cali | Al-Shabaab | 0 | 0 | Military | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201610060017 | 2016-10-06 | Somalia | Qansax Dheere | Unknown | 1 | 1 | Military | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201610040017 | 2016-10-04 | Somalia | Beledweyne | Al-Shabaab | 0 | 0 | Military | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201610040028 | 2016-10-04 | Somalia | Mahaday | Unknown | 0 | 0 | Military | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201610010001 | 2016-10-01 | Somalia | Mogadishu | Al-Shabaab | 4 | 4 | Business | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201609290001 | 2016-09-29 | Somalia | Mogadishu | Al-Shabaab | 3 | 7 | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201609240037 | 2016-09-24 | Somalia | Bacaadweyn | Unknown | 1 | 1 | Military,Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Hijacking | Firearms |
| 201609210007 | 2016-09-21 | Somalia | Moqokori | Al-Shabaab | 0 | 0 | Military | Sub-Saharan Africa | Facility/Infrastructure Attack | Incendiary |
| 201609170007 | 2016-09-19 | Somalia | Galcad | Al-Shabaab | 0 | 0 | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Facility/Infrastructure Attack | Firearms,Incendiary |
| 201609170005 | 2016-09-17 | Somalia | Bulobarde district | Al-Shabaab | 1 | Unknown | Military | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault | Firearms |
| 201609140015 | 2016-09-14 | Somalia | Kismayo | Unknown | 3 | 0 | Business | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201609110033 | 2016-09-11 | Somalia | Bulo Xaaji | Al-Shabaab | 0 | 0 | Unknown | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201609070039 | 2016-09-07 | Somalia | Qoryoley | Al-Shabaab | Unknown | Unknown | Military | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault | Firearms |
| 201609060009 | 2016-09-06 | Somalia | Mogadishu | Al-Shabaab (suspected) | 3 | Unknown | Government (General),Business | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201609040010 | 2016-09-04 | Somalia | Waaya Arag | Al-Shabaab | 5 | 0 | Military | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201609010026 | 2016-09-01 | Somalia | Bosaso | Al-Shabaab | 0 | 2 | Military | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201608290036 | 2016-08-29 | Somalia | Lambar 50 | Al-Shabaab | 2 | 0 | Military | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault | Firearms |
| 201608270003 | 2016-08-27 | Somalia | Afgoye | Al-Shabaab | 0 | 0 | Military | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201608250010 | 2016-08-25 | Somalia | Bardere | Al-Shabaab | 0 | 11 | Business | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201608240054 | 2016-08-24 | Somalia | Mogadishu | Al-Shabaab (suspected) | 3 | 0 | Police | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault | Firearms |
| 201608220055 | 2016-08-22 | Somalia | Moragabey | Al-Shabaab | 15 | 9 | Military | Sub-Saharan Africa | Unknown | Unknown |
| 201608210003 | 2016-08-21 | Somalia | Mogadishu | Unknown | 0 | 2 | Military,Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201608190017 | 2016-08-18 | Somalia | Mogadishu | Al-Shabaab (suspected) | 1 | 4 | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201608120028 | 2016-08-12 | Somalia | Mogadishu | Al-Shabaab | 1 | 0 | Government (General) | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault | Firearms |
| 201608100059 | 2016-08-10 | Somalia | Shalan Bood | Al-Shabaab | 0 | 1 | Military | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault | Firearms |
| 201608080061 | 2016-08-08 | Somalia | Mogadishu | Al-Shabaab | 0 | 2 | Military,Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201608060034 | 2016-08-06 | Somalia | Baidoa | Al-Shabaab | 0 | 1 | Government (General) | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201608060056 | 2016-08-06 | Somalia | Ceel Wareegow | Al-Shabaab | 1 | 7 | Transportation | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault | Firearms |
| 201608010058 | 2016-08-01 | Somalia | Berhani | Al-Shabaab | Unknown | Unknown | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Hostage Taking (Kidnapping) | Unknown |
| 201607290047 | 2016-07-29 | Somalia | Merca | Unknown | 0 | 0 | Business | Sub-Saharan Africa | Facility/Infrastructure Attack | Firearms |
| 201607260018 | 2016-07-26 | Somalia | Ceelasha Biyaha | Al-Shabaab | 0 | 0 | Military | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201607240018 | 2016-07-24 | Somalia | Mogadishu | Al-Shabaab (suspected) | 1 | 0 | Military | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault | Firearms |
| 201607230031 | 2016-07-23 | Somalia | Mogadishu | Unknown | 0 | 0 | Unknown | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201607210026 | 2016-07-21 | Somalia | Cadale | Al-Shabaab | 0 | 0 | Religious Figures/Institutions | Sub-Saharan Africa | Facility/Infrastructure Attack | Incendiary |
| 201607210023 | 2016-07-21 | Somalia | Mogadishu | Al-Shabaab | Unknown | Unknown | Military | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault | Explosives,Firearms |
| 201607180036 | 2016-07-18 | Somalia | Qoryoley | Al-Shabaab | 0 | 0 | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault | Firearms |
| 201607140037 | 2016-07-14 | Somalia | Mogadishu | Al-Shabaab | 3 | 11 | Government (General) | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201607120029 | 2016-07-12 | Somalia | Buuhoodle | Al-Shabaab | 2 | 0 | Military | Sub-Saharan Africa | Unknown | Unknown |
| 201607110027 | 2016-07-11 | Somalia | Mogadishu | Al-Shabaab | 1 | 4 | Military,Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201607070057 | 2016-07-07 | Somalia | Merca | Al-Shabaab | 3 | 10 | Military | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault | Explosives,Firearms |
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