Tactics

Mogadishu (AX) – It's no secret that Northeastern State has been a bit rocky on the security front, and Federal Minister of Interior, Ali Yusuf Hoosh, isn't holding back his critiques. He's really tearing into Northeastern State's President, Said Abdullahi Deni, accusing the leader of sitting on his hands when it comes to dealing with the increasingly bold ISIS presence in the area."It's like the leadership in Northeastern State has turned a blind eye to ISIS in recent years, giving them a free pass to set up shop," Minister…

ISIS Militants Rake in $6 Million Through Extortion in Somalia NAIROBI, Kenya - The relatively small yet menacing ISIS faction in Somalia has reportedly gathered nearly $6 million over the past couple of years, as highlighted in a recent report by the International Crisis Group (ICG). The report also points to the group’s ambitious endeavors to broaden its control. Currently active in Northeastern State’s Bari region, the ISIS-linked faction comprises around 500 combatants, including several foreigners. Their…