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Gulf of Aden Security Review

Contributors: Breuk Bass (current), Gilad Wenig (current), Cody Curran, Stephanie Fishman, Steve Gonzalez, Michael Graziani, Sasha Gordon, Chris Harnisch, Kerry Harris, Nathaniel Horadam, Courtney Hughes, Paul Jarvis, Adam Kahan, Kennan Khatib, Landon LaSyone, David Lesser, Matthew Lu, Jacob Schaffer, David Schapiro, Jared Sorhaindo, Miles Taylor, and Katherine Zimmerman

June 17, 2013

Yemen: Dutch couple kidnapped in Sana’a; tribesmen attack oil pipeline, power lines in Ma’rib; soldiers in al Hudaydah and Sana’a demand pay; police discover IED outside government official’s home; gunmen attack oil field; citizens protest power cuts.

Horn of Africa: IED detonates in Beledweyne, Hiraan region; Somali and AMISOM troops capture towns in Hiraan region; Somali and Ras Kamboni troops fight in Hoosingow, Lower Jubba region; Ras Kamboni forces attack home of government official in Kismayo, Lower Jubba region; unknown gunmen rob Somali MPs in Nairobi, Kenya; Kenyan police kill wanted terrorist in Mombasa , Kenya; senior level al Shabaab official dies in Buulobarde, Hiraan region; Somali troops clash with militiamen in Jowhar, Middle Shabelle region; heavy artillery targets Villa Somalia, Mogadishu; explosions occur at a political rally in Arusha, Tanzania; conference on Jubbaland is held in Nairobi, Kenya; Ahmed Madobe travels to Addis Ababa, Ethiopia; Djiboutian troops train 500 Somali soldiers in Beledweyne, Hiraan region; Norwegian delegation arrives in Mogadishu.

June 14, 2013

Yemen: Yemenis demonstrate in Sana’a; Yemeni security forces fire artillery on armed tribesmen; bomb squad defuses IED in Ataq, Shabwah; police arrest man involved with power line attacks in Sana’a governorate; Yemeni military launches operation in Ma’rib governorate; Yemeni coast guard inaugurates new boat; security forces stop clash in Sana’a; kidnappers free teachers in Ma’rib; U.S. Senate Armed Services Committee gives President Obama authority to transfer prisoners from Guantanamo.

Horn of Africa: Unknown gunmen kill civilian in Jowhar, Middle Shabelle region; Somali and AMISOM troops conduct security operations in Dhambal, Bay region; UNSC issues press release on Jubbaland situation; Somaliland government rejects UN plan to open offices in its territories; Somali cabinet drafts airspace sovereignty bill; Somali president sends envoy to Addis Ababa, Ethiopia; Somali president travels to London, England; Somali government to establish constitutional violations court.

June 13, 2013

Yemen: Tribesmen blow up oil pipeline in Sirwah, Ma’rib; UN representative releases report on growing violence in southern Yemen; U.S. ambassador meets with Yemeni defense minister in Sana’a.

Horn of Africa: Ahmed Madobe speaks about reconciliation, strengthening security in Kismayo; Kenyan Defense Forces spokesman reassures violence in Kismayo is under control; Kenyan authorities release name of suspect who fled to Somalia to join al Shabaab; Himan and Heeb administration elects new president.

June 12, 2013

Yemen: Armed men kidnap teachers north of Sana’a; security forces seize explosive materials in al Hudaydah governorate; police arrest suspected AQAP members in Aden; power lines attacked in Ma’rib.

Horn of Africa: Al Shabaab attacks a Somali and AMISOM base outside Baidoa, Bay region; al Shabaab attacks Somali and AMISOM bases at the Jowhar airport, Middle Shabelle region; unknown attackers ambush civilian vehicle in Mandera County, Kenya; unknown gunmen kill teenager outside his home in Yaqshid district, Mogadishu; al Shabaab militants defect in Garbaharey, Gedo region; al Shabaab demands taxes from residents in Barawe and Bulo Mareer, Lower Shabelle region; Kenyan police investigate al Shabaab recruitment in Mwingi, Kenya; Somali president meets with EU delegation in Mogadishu; Somali defense minister threatens those helping al Shabaab militants.

June 11, 2013

Yemen: Police arrest al Qaeda leader; AQAP kills seven soldiers; gunmen kill man in Taiz; vandals cut power lines in Jaradan; soldiers clear farms in Ghayl Ba Wazir; gunmen attack power lines in Ma’arib.

Horn of Africa: Ahmed Madobe and Somali government agree to discussions; Puntland vice president accuses Somali government of inciting violence in Kismayo, Lower Jubba region; unknown gunmen kill two in Kismayo; Kenyan police kill suspected terrorist in Nairobi, Kenya; Somali and AMISOM troops conduct security operations in Mogadishu; anti-riot police graduates parade in Mogadishu; ceremony is held for outgoing UN representative at Villa Somalia, Mogadishu.

June 10, 2013

Yemen: Police search for car bombs in Sana’a; protesters clash with security in front of National Security Agency; tribesmen clash with security in Sana’a; U.S. drone strike kills six; military withdraws from Mount al Tha’alib; gunmen attack security patrol; brigadier general survives assassination; al Houthis storm mosques in Sa’ada; gunmen kidnap boy for ransom.

Horn of Africa: Clashes erupt in Kismayo, Lower Jubba region; Ahmed Madobe blames al Shabaab for fighting in Kismayo; residents flee Kismayo, government calls for an end to fighting; explosion occurs at church in Mombasa, Kenya; grenade attack targets hotel in Eastleigh, Nairobi; IED attack targets government officials in Daynile district, Mogadishu; clan fighting erupts outside Galkayo, Mudug region; loose grenade kills three kids in Mbalambala, Kenya; demonstrators in Mogadishu protest killings of Somali refugees in South Africa; Somalia joins Cotonou Agreement.

June 7, 2013

Yemen: Biography of AQAP suicide bomber Khaled al Adeni released; Zawahiri mentions jihad in Yemen during address; 312th Brigade kills man suspected of killing Americans; gunmen kidnap Political Security officer; military and AQAP disagree on outcome of operations in Ghayl Ba Wazir, Hadramawt; Southern Movement leader announces formation of popular committees in Hadramawt governorate; Defense Minister orders arrest of Taiz deputy governor; seventeen activist detainees released in Sana’a; South African kidnapping victims in AQAP’s custody.

Horn of Africa: Al Shabaab executes two suspected spies in Barawe, Lower Shabelle region; Somali pirates attempt to hijack Indian cargo ship; clashes occur between rival clans outside Galkayo, Mudug region; UN Security Council holds meeting on Somalia in New York; United Kingdom appoints new Somali ambassador.

June 6, 2013

Yemen: Ansar al Sharia steals government cars; Hussein Badr al Din al Houthi laid to rest; The Standardization, Metrology and Quality Control Organization seizes Israeli goods; 17th Brigade seizes weapons shipments; two al Qaeda leaders die in attack; clash erupts in Taiz; tribal clashes renewed in Qunawis; army repels attack on government compound.

Horn of Africa: Al Shabaab claims attack on AMISOM base outside Mogadishu; pirates kill police chief in Hobyo, Mudug region; fire destroys Somali community center in London, England; Barre Hirale accuses Puntland president of interference in Jubbaland region; Somali president refutes claims that he ordered Kenyan troops to withdraw from Jubbaland region; Djiboutian government arrests political oppositionists.

June 5, 2013

Yemen: Yemeni Army launches operation in Ghayl Ba Wazir; protesters clash with security in Taiz; police arrest suspect in grenade attack; tribal gunmen retaliate in al Hudaydah; gunmen kidnap man near security checkpoint; U.N. envoy meets with Sheikh Hamid al Ahmar.

Horn of Africa: Somali president meets with Kenyan and Puntland presidents in Nairobi, Kenya; Puntland security forces capture al Shabaab leader in Boosaaso, Bari region; al Shabaab militants attack farmers outside Jowhar, Middle Shabelle region; al Shabaab militants hijack bomb-making materials; Kenyan police arrests suspected al Shabaab militant in Malaba, Kenya; security officials fear major impending al Shabaab attack; officers in Baidoa, Bay region are given telecommunications equipment; Egyptian military personnel arrive in Mogadishu to help rebuild defense ministry building; officials in Baidoa, Bay region request food aid.

June 4, 2013

Yemen: AQAP releases video of kidnapped Saudi diplomat; Security seizes arms shipment; U.S. deputy ambassador signs grant for $20 million; clashes occur between security forces and gunmen in Ma’rib; soldier dies after personal dispute; Yemen denies visas to Iranians; popular committees in Lawder, Abyan elect new leaders; gunmen storm government building in Qafr, Ibb.

Horn of Africa: Somali and AMISOM forces conduct security operations in Hamar Jabjab district, Mogadishu; unknown gunmen kill a civilian in Dharkenley district, Mogadishu;  al Shabaab militants ambush Somali convoy near Baidoa, Bay region; al Shabaab militants launched mortars at Somali base near Fafadun, Gedo region; al Shabaab militants attack civilian convoy near Liboi, Kenya; Kenyan president meets with Puntland president in Nairobi, Kenya; Kenyan police say al Shabaab is recruiting youths from Mwingi district, Kenya; UN ambassador Nicholas Kay opens new mission in Somalia; Somali government officials hold security meeting in Luq, Gedo region; UN reports high return of Somali refugees, lower number of child abuse cases; Somali president asks for answers in murder of Somali national in South Africa.