ISIS

OSLO, Norway (AX) — two sisters, originally from Somalia, now facing the music in the land of fjords and trolls. Nearly a decade ago, these young women vanished into the shadows, embarking on a dangerous voyage to Syria at an age when most teenagers are just learning to drive. Their destination? The notorious ranks of the Islamic State, where their future was anything but a fairy tale. Their journey reached a pivotal juncture last Friday, January 24, when the Oslo District Court unrolled its verdict: guilty of membership in…

Northeastern State, Somalia — A Fateful Victory Awaits: Northeastern State Forces Closing the Curtain on ISIS In the shimmering heat of Somalia's Bari region, Northeastern State's military forces are poised on the cusp of an extraordinary achievement against ISIS militants. Their formidable offensive, poignantly named "Cal-Miskaad," is gracefully marching towards its culmination. The relentless drive against the insurgents has strategically dismantled their…

BOSASO, Somalia - In a dazzling display of precision and courage, Operation Lightning struck decisively across the rugged terrains of eastern Northeastern State, sparking joyous celebrations among local forces who toasted to their hard-earned victory in the Bari region. As they paused to savor this triumphant moment, they did so knowing they had delivered a staggering blow to ISIS by liberating dozens of previously oppressed villages. Picture this: Jubilant forces flooding social media with clips of their…

They say truth is stranger than fiction and, in this case, Bosaso's Friday night escapades would make a compelling plot twist in any thriller novel. Picture this: a bustling coastal town, where a seemingly benign tradesman has his true colors revealed under the glaring headlights of a police patrol. In a dramatic turn, security forces in Bosaso were led on a proverbial wild goose chase by a suspected foreign ISIS operative trying his luck with landmines late on what…

Northeastern State Forces Sweep Up ISIS Bastion in the Rugged Hills of Cal-Miskaad Axadle – A triumph for the embattled Northeastern State Counter-Terrorism Forces as they clinched Turmasaale, a hotbed of ISIS activity nestled in the forbidding crags of the Cal-Miskaad mountain range. The win didn't come easy; it was the fruit of grueling skirmishes that stretched over two nerve-wracking days, according to a hardened officer who has witnessed the campaign unfold. Picture this: Turmasaale, a speck on the outskirts of Toga…

Garowe (AX) – In a dramatic turn of events, the Northeastern State regional administration has unleashed a helicopter to bolster its gallant forces battling the resilient Islamic State movement in the labyrinthine landscape of the Bari region. A bird of steel, if you will, entering the fray to lend a crucial hand—or rotor, in this case. The chopper, more than just a whirlybird, is slated to carry military provisions and swiftly transport injured soldiers from the frontlines. You could say it’s prepared to swoop in like a…

BOSASO, Somalia - A New Dawn as Key ISIS Figure Surrenders to Northeastern State Forces It's not every day you hear about militants throwing in the towel, but that's precisely what happened when a senior ISIS leader handed himself over to the Northeastern State Defence Forces this Tuesday. Talk about turning the tables! Senior officials, bursting with pride, lauded the relentless pursuit encompassing the rugged Bari region. For nearly a month, Northeastern State's gallant…

BOSASO, Somalia - "Shades of gray," some might say, yet the harrowing raid by the notorious ISIS in Northeastern State was as blatant as a bull in a china shop—jarring and disheartening. The lurking presence of ISIS in Somalia, particularly in the supposedly secure enclave of Northeastern State, was an open secret, yet often considered a dwarf concern compared to the formidable shadow of al-Shabaab. The shockwaves from ISIS's brazen strike on Northeastern State's military outposts still echo like a haunting chorus across…

Mogadishu (AX) – In a heartfelt plea echoing through the bustling lanes of Mogadishu, Somalia's Prime Minister, Hamse Abdi Barre, called for a united front in the face of ominous threats. With a tone as grave as storm clouds over the savannah, he addressed the peril that Al-Shabaab and ISIS pose to the heartbeat of the nation: its people, its cherished land, and the hopes of tomorrow. Under the sweltering sun of a Mogadishu Thursday, Barre took center stage to spotlight terrorism as a beast needing taming. He painted a…

FILE - Mohamud Aydid Dirir, Northeastern State's Minister of Information, making waves during a public address.Kismayo (AX) - In a tale as old as time, the clash between Northeastern State and the federal government of Somalia has rekindled, this time over a torrent of words unleashed by Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre. The Prime Minister, in a recent display of commendation, hailed Northeastern State’s military forces for their valiant anti-ISIS operations in the rugged terrains of the Bari region. However, what was…