location: Janaale
notes: Al Shabaab fighters launched a complex attack against AMISOM base in Janaale Town (13 KM NW of Marka) on 01/09. The attack was opened with a massive SVBIED explosion, followed by intense gun-battle. The base is manned by Ugandan AMISOM contingent and reports indicate that al Shabaab took over the base and many AMISOM casualties are reported, later believed to be numbering 50.
target_text: location: Janaale, fatalities: 50