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,…
Puntland
Somalia
Puntland State Court Issues Death Sentence to Woman for Killing 14-Year-Old Sabiriin Saylaan
GALKAYO, Somalia — A Puntland State court on Monday sentenced Hodan Mohamud Diiriye to death for the murder of 14-year-old…
East-Africa
Somalia’s Puntland State Arrests Senior Immigration Official Accused of Aiding Youth Smuggling Rings
Puntland State arrests senior immigration official in Garowe over alleged youth-smuggling passports Garowe, Somalia — Puntland State security forces on…
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
Puntland State forces encircle Islamic State’s final stronghold in Somalia
Somalia: Puntland State troops surround last ISIS stronghold Puntland State’s counter-terrorism push, known as Operation Hilaac, is moving into its…
Somalia
Puntland State Warns of Serious Security Flaws in Somalia’s E-Visa System
Security warning from Puntland State authorities Puntland State has urged travelers using foreign passports to avoid Somalia’s federal E‑VISA platform,…
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…
West-Africa
Puntland State Officials Visit Newly Liberated Dhaadaar to Assess Security, Boost Troop Morale
Puntland State officials visit newly liberated Dhaadaar to assess security and morale A senior Puntland State delegation traveled to the…
Somalia
Puntland State police arrest woman accused of killing 14-year-old girl in Somalia
Somalia: Puntland State Police Arrest Woman in Killing of 14-Year-Old Girl MUDUG, Somalia – Puntland State police have arrested a…
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…
East-Africa
How Reconciliation in Erigavo Could Shape Relations between Puntland State iyo North Western State of Somalia
Analysis: In Ceerigaabo, a Local Truce Holds National Promise for North Western State of Somalia and Puntland State At first…
