One month ago, on the morning of Feb. 4, forces from Somalia’s Puntland region attacked Islamic State terror group fighters, who responded with drones, suicide ...
A senior ISIL (ISIS) commander in Somalia has been captured, police and state media have said, as security forces continue a weeks-long offensive against the group. Abdirahman Shirwac Aw-Saciid ...
Tensions between Somaliland and Puntland have increased over the past two years, with risks of further instability and militarisation if not adequately addressed. The discord centres on competing ...
The Somali forces from the semi-autonomous Puntland region have made significant gains against Islamic State (IS) militants in the Cal Miskaad mountains, capturing key strongholds. The month-long ...
At least 100 people have been killed and up to 60 wounded by Islamic State (IS) militants on the Puntland military base in Somalia's Bari region. The militants used car bombs and suicide ...
BOSASO, Somalia — In the rugged hills of Calmiskaad, where the battle between Puntland forces and ISIS rages on, one officer’s bravery became a symbol of sacrifice. Jiib Gurey Bootaan, a senior ...
MOGADISHU, Feb 11 (Reuters) - The Islamic State armed group attacked military bases in Somalia's northeastern Puntland state overnight with suicide car and motorbike bombs, but government forces ...
Ali Hosh, the minister of Interior and Reconciliation, commended the Puntland Defense Forces for their gains against ISIS militants in the Bari region, where the forces have been launching an ...