Somalia
ISIS militants trapped in Puntland State as security operation reaches final phase
BOSASO, Somalia — At least five Islamic State militants were killed in U.S.-supported airstrikes in northern Somalia’s Puntland State region,…
Tag: ISIS
Somalia
Somalia airstrikes in Puntland State kill ISIS fighters amid renewed campaign
BOSASO, Somalia — Puntland State’s counterterrorism forces say an airstrike carried out with international partners killed at least five fighters…
Somalia
ISIS deploys suicide attackers in Somalia’s Puntland State region
Somalia: Islamic State deploys suicide attackers in Puntland State as offensive intensifies BOSASO, Somalia — Islamic State militants in Somalia…
East-Africa
Somalia reports zero ISIS entries since e-visa launch amid regional backlash
Somalia says E-Visa has choked ISIS travel pipeline Somalia’s defense minister says a new national E-Visa system has sharply curtailed…
Somalia
Puntland State claims gains against ISIS in Somalia as fighting continues
Puntland State’s “victory” over ISIS-Somalia is tentative — and raises hard questions about what comes next BOSASO, Somalia — After…
Somalia
Uncertainty Looms Over ISIS Leader’s Fate in Somalia Amid Prolonged Al-Miskaad Offensive
Whoever Leads Them, ISIS in Somalia Keeps Fighting — and Its Leader’s Fate Remains a Mystery BOSASO, Somalia — After…
Somalia
Puntland State Troops Capture New Al‑Miskaad Positions, Ousting ISIS From Key Sites
As Puntland State claims new victories against ISIS in Cal‑Miskaad, deeper questions remain BOSASO, Somalia — For nearly a year,…
Somalia
Puntland State Troops Mount Multi-Front Assault on ISIS Strongholds in Somalia
Puntland State launches multi-front assault on ISIS positions in Al-Miskad mountains Ceelka Il-Abbal, Somalia — Puntland State security forces launched…
Somalia
Puntland State Forces Close In on ISIS Strongholds in Cal-Miskaad Mountains
In Puntland State’s Cal-Miskaad, a puncture wound to ISIS — and a reminder of unfinished war BOSASO, Somalia — For…
Somalia
American citizen admits guilt over ties to Somalia’s ISIS affiliate
U.S. man from Minnesota pleads guilty to ties with ISIS affiliate in Somalia WASHINGTON — A naturalized U.S. citizen from…
