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Joint Airstrikes Targeting ISIS Operatives in Somalia’s Rugged Terrain BOSASO, Somalia - Under the scorching sun of Somalia's Cal-Miskaad mountains, a covert yet relentless battle unfolds. Here, the United States and US Africa Command intensify their airstrike operations, targeting the clandestine hideouts of ISIS militants. Why are these missions essential? The answer lies in the details: facilitating the local forces' giant strides against this insurgent group. In the past eight weeks, ISIS militants, once deemed…

BOSASO, Somalia - In a meticulously orchestrated strike on the insurgent stronghold of Northeastern State, the United Arab Emirates conducted airstrikes that claimed the lives of over a dozen militants associated with the Islamic State organization. Reports from local military sources on Sunday confirm the fatalities included key figures of the group. Consider, if you will, the strategic precision required for such an operation. The first airstrike targeted the Xankookib caves near Dhasan. In a scene reminiscent of a movie…

Garowe (AX) – It's an all too familiar tragedy, but one that demands our attention: a recent attack by ISIS on Northeastern State security forces in the forbidding Al-Miskaat mountains of the Bari region has drawn serious condemnation from the United States. The embattled region, known for its rugged terrain and turbulent history, remains a front line in the ongoing global fight against extremism. In the wake of this devastating assault, the U.S. Embassy in Mogadishu took a moment not just to issue a statement, but…

The shadowed peaks of the Al-Miskaat mountains in the Bari region of Northeastern State conceal a tense drama. Here, far from the bustling towns below, a critical operation unfolds. Experienced military tacticians have joined Northeastern State's forces, charged with the daunting task of eradicating ISIS militants from these rugged terrains. It is no small undertaking and certainly not for the faint-hearted. General Mohamed Hirsi Morgan, a seasoned veteran of the Somali National Army, and General Bashir America, once at the…

In a notable stride against extremist encroachment in digital realms, Telegram has put a definitive end to Iclaam, a notorious channel infamous for broadcasting the sinister narratives of the Islamic State (ISIS). This move resonates profoundly in the ongoing endeavor to squelch the potent sway extremists wield via social media channels. Have you ever wondered how platforms designed for connection can also be harnessed as tools of division? If there’s one thing that stands out in this digital age, it’s the role of…

WASHINGTON — The air was tense in the political corridors of Washington as a U.S. congressman, Rep. Scott Perry of Pennsylvania, unfurled a whirlwind of accusations, claiming the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is inadvertently channeling funds to nefarious entities like the Islamic State (ISIS), Al-Qaeda, and other malevolent groups. This, he declared, was a fiasco of monumental proportions, raising eyebrows and temperatures in equal measure. Thursday bore witness to the…

Garowe (AX) – Revealing the ongoing fight against terrorism, the Northeastern State Counterterrorism Task Force announced on Saturday that it had successfully carried out an airstrike, obliterating a vital ISIS explosives factory nestled within the rugged Shebaab Al-Miskaat mountains. This overnight endeavor, executed with precision on Friday, underscores the tireless campaign against insurgency in the region. What exactly was this facility? From the reports, it functioned as a hub for manufacturing lethal explosives and…

BOSASO, Somalia - In a decisive move against rising insurgency, an ISIS explosive manufacturing site has been obliterated in Northeastern State. Resounding reports emerged Friday evening, marking yet another significant triumph over the extremist group that has asserted its presence in northern Somalia. The operation unfolded in the Sheebaab locale nestled within the rugged expanse of the Calmiskaad mountains. Here, as intelligence delineates, a facility dedicated to crafting sophisticated explosives and reinforcing…

BOSASO, Somalia - Nestled in the rough-hewn heart of northern Somalia, the Cal Miskaad mountains echo with the sound of conflict. The Washington Post recently shed light on these echoes, delving into a strenuous struggle that pits Northeastern State forces against resolute ISIS militants—a clash both fierce and relentless. But what truly unfolds in these arid landscapes, where the mountain air whispers tales of valor and hardship? These mountains, their terrains rugged and unforgiving, have long acted as refuges…

File Photo In a daring operation that embraced the vast, rugged terrain of northern Somalia, over thirty militants from the infamous Daesh/ISIS faction met their demise under a barrage of airstrikes on Wednesday. Located in the Bari province of the semi-autonomous Northeastern State region, these strikes were a concerted effort to dismantle terror networks that have long cast a shadow over the area. The focal point of these airstrikes, the Sheebaab area nestled in the Almiskaad mountains, became an intense arena of…