| Submit your comments on this article |
| Africa Horn |
| Puntland Forces Kill Six Suicide Bombers, But ISIS Attacks Leave 23 Dead |
| 2025-09-01 |
| [ShabelleMedia] Puntland ...a region in northeastern Somalia, centered on Garowe in the Nugaal province. Its leaders declared the territory an autonomous state in 1998. Puntland and the equally autonomous Somaliland seem to have avoided the clan rivalries and warlordism that have typified the rest of Somalia, which puts both places high on the list for Islamic subversion... forces have reported the killing of six jacket wallahs during recent festivities with ISIS bad boys, but the group’s attacks between August 25 and 27 resulted in the deaths of at least 23 Puntland soldiers. The casualties came after a series of deadly attacks launched by ISIS against Puntland security forces, with the forces of Evil carrying out a suicide kaboom campaign targeting military positions. Intelligence sources indicate that the ongoing joint operations between Puntland and US forces have been focusing on high-ranking ISIS leaders. Among those targeted are ISIS deputy leader, Ciise Fahiye, and the global head of ISIS, Abdulqadir Muumin, who is believed to be hiding in the mountainous regions of Puntland. Despite the significant losses inflicted on ISIS in early 2025, including crippling their military capabilities and finances, the terror group remains resilient and continues to carry out deadly assaults. |
| Posted by:trailing wife |