Daesh/IS Gains Strong Foothold in Bari Mountains of Northeastern State State
In Northeastern State, Somalia, the Islamic State faction has expanded its territory, engaging in clashes with al-Shabab. The Emirates Policy Center report reveals a series of clashes between the two groups since early 2023, with a particularly intense battle in March 2023 resulting in the deaths of 46 individuals, including key figures from both groups. IS claimed control over the Bari region by seizing the Al-Miskaad mountains from al-Shabab, resulting in the deaths of 50 fighters, including important commanders in April…