ISIS

Amid the craggy peaks of the Cal Miskaad mountain range, where terracotta landscapes meet the azure waters of the Gulf of Aden, sits a man—silent and solitary. He's beside the charred remains of military supply vehicles, a sombre testament to a recent skirmish that has left many counting their losses. This tableau of destruction unfolds in Bosaso, Northeastern State, in eastern Somalia, where the echoes of conflict have long resonated. WASHINGTON — Destruction, as old as time. But here, visceral and overwhelming;…

MOGADISHU, Somalia - Where does real acknowledgment come from? In the shadowed corners of Somalia's turbulent political landscape, this question takes on a fresh relevance. Amidst whispers of criticism, the cabinet of this nation, often seen as languid and disconnected, has at last tipped its hat to the relentless efforts of Northeastern State in the daunting war against ISIS. Picture this: a determined northeastern Federal State courageously liberating strategic frontlines in the Bari region, with little to no tangible…

<Mogadishu (AX) — In an assertive move to curb the tempest of extremism plaguing his nation, Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud recently amplified calls for intensified military efforts against ISIS elements holed up in the craggy Al-Miskaat Mountains of the Bari region. A multitude of events crescendoed into this renewed appeal, primarily the resounding victory by Northeastern State's Daraawiish forces, whose relentless 24-hour siege claimed the lives of over 50 militants, among them were prominent foreign…

In the bustling corridors of Mogadishu, where the scent of freshly brewed tea mingles with the relentless hum of political discourse, the Somali Council of Ministers gathered for their weekly meeting. It was an occasion that resonated with the weight of recent triumphs—a significant victory by the Northeastern State Dervish forces against the ISIS militants lurking in the Al-Miskaat mountains of the Bari region. Picture this: a dusty plateau in the Bari region, where the echoes of previous battles linger in the air. The…

Northeastern State's Struggle Against ISIS: An Ongoing Battle BOSASO, Somalia - In the rugged landscapes of the Al-Miskaad mountains, Northeastern State Counter-Terrorism Forces are entrenched in a gripping battle against ISIS militants. These forces, driven by an unyielding resolve endorsed by the regional government, have shown a relentless determination to eradicate extremist factions from this war-torn area. How often do we hear of such valiant efforts? As powerful as these encounters may sound, the gritty reality is…

BOSASO, Somalia - On a perilous Tuesday evening under the expansive sky of the Northeastern State state in Somalia, an intense operation executed by Northeastern State forces resulted in the demise of 57 militants associated with ISIS, a significant portion of whom were foreigners. This strategic offensive was markedly bolstered by the formidable US Africa Command along with other international allies. Axadle's sources affirmed a series of tactical airstrikes across various sanctuary locations within the rugged Cal-Miskaad…

Garowe (AX) — In a development that's sending ripples through the ranks of the Islamic State (ISIS), a key figure has voluntarily laid down arms and surrendered to the Northeastern State security forces. This move represents a significant blow to ISIS as Somali authorities drum up efforts to eviscerate the insurgency's intricate web of operations. Abdirahman Shirwac, more infamously known by his clandestine alias "Laahoor," approached security operatives quietly in the remote Unuun area near the serene, yet strategically…

Bosaso, PUNTLAND (AX) – In the rugged, untamed expanse of Dharin, where the winds whisper tales lost to time, a remarkable operation unfolded. Northeastern State's valiant security forces orchestrated this assault against ISIS encampments nestled 17 kilometers from Turmasaale. It was a decisive April morning when sunrays kissed the Earth, drawing shadows of a shrouded stronghold unraveled by our brave men and women in uniform. In a sublime dance of strategy and valor, they reclaimed this pivotal sanctuary from the…

Northeastern State's Struggle Against ISIS Amidst Federal Indifference EDITORIAL | Imagine braving the fierce deserts and rugged mountains of Somalia for over a quarter of a century, without so much as a whisper of support from the federal heartland. This is not a wistful tale spun from fiction, but the stark reality faced by Northeastern State, a resilient federal state. Since the ominous emergence of Al-Shabaab and ISIS amidst the rocky enclaves of Calmadow and Cal-Miskaad, Northeastern State has stood…