Turning the Tide: Northeastern State’s Victory Over ISIS in the Al-Miskaat Mountains

Garowe (AX) – In the rugged terrain of Northeastern State’s Bari region, the steadfast regional forces scored a decisive victory against the notorious Islamic State group (ISIS) on the morning of an ordinary Sunday. This operation was anything but ordinary, however, as these forces reclaimed control over essential strategic locations nestled within the Al-Miskaat mountains.

Dotted with rocky outcrops and hidden alcoves, this region has long served as a stronghold for ISIS militants. But now, sites like Dararmadobe, Uraar, and the enigmatic Four Corners of Mountains in Gaatir Oodan have seen a different, hopeful kind of sunrise.

Yet, what makes a place strategic? Could it be the way pathways meander through its geography, offering sanctuary and a vantage point to those who understand its secrets? For years, these locations not only harbored command and defense bases but also witnessed the narratives of conflict and survival etched into their soil.

“Victory comes not from holding ground but from the ground you choose to hold.”

Officials reported finding discarded vehicles and motorbikes, converted into makeshift bombs, eerily abandoned amidst the chaos. It’s a chilling reminder of the destructive ingenuity employed by those who revel in terror. Interestingly, these lethal devices lay in ruins, decimated by a series of meticulously coordinated airstrikes, a collaborative echo of unity between the federal government and the United States.

The discovery continued deep into the earth with mass graves uncovered, each telling a somber story. Amongst these remains were those of senior ISIS figures, lives abruptly ended by recent airstrikes. Tragic yet necessary events like this pose unending questions—what leads someone to such paths and what impact does their removal bear on the tapestry of peace?

Northeastern State’s forces, resilient and unwavering, have not just been executing operations but orchestrating a symphony of liberation across the land—a campaign extending beyond a month. They have illuminated once-darkened territories, lighting the way to a future less burdened by fear and uncertainty.

Somalia, my dear reader, is a nation which has wrestled with insecurity for so long that it feels woven into its fabric. Al-Shabaab and ISIS cast long shadows over its history, crafting formidable challenges—a landscape as daunting to traverse politically as it is geographically.

But herein lies Somalia’s paradox: amidst adversity lies a resounding resilience. Will the eradication of these terrorist enclaves finally herald an era of stability? Only time shall answer, but the burgeoning hope in Northeastern State is palpable, one courageous step at a time.

Edited By Ali Musa Axadle Times international–Monitoring.