Northeastern

In the arid and turbulent terrains of Bosaso, a sense of tangible tension hangs in the air, not unlike the dust and whispers of the past conflicts that have dusted its streets. For some time now, this coastal city, esteemed for its commercial prowess, has found itself ensnared in the grip of militant groups, each more brazen than the next. Recently, however, a shift of sorts has begun to unfold. As vividly as a scene from an action film, Northeastern State security forces have detained several individuals linked to the…

Northeastern State Recruits Veteran Strategists as ISIS Conflict Escalates BOSASO, Somalia - Imagine standing at the foothills of the rugged Cal-Miskaad mountains in the Bari region. The air is thick with anticipation and the echoes of past battles. With rising tensions gripping this dynamic landscape, the leadership of the semi-autonomous Northeastern State state has made a strategic move. They are recalling retired military tacticians and strategists, seeking the wisdom of experience in a terrain that shapes…

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…

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…

In the tale of a sunset confrontation between regional determination and insurgent defiance, Northeastern State officials have shared a glimpse into their ongoing effort to dislodge ISIS militants from their diminishing foothold. Against the craggy backdrop of the Al Miskaad mountains, the regional government’s resolve shines through as they make strides in restricting these militants to a mere 15-kilometre mountainous enclave. "There was a time," recounts Northeastern State’s Minister of Information, Mohamud Aydid Dirir,…

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…