Islamic State in Somalia: the terrorist group’s origins, rise and recent battlefield defeats
After its battlefield defeat, it’s unclear if the Islamic State in Somalia retains the ability to extort money from the ...
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Senior ISIL Somalia commander captured in Puntland
A senior ISIL (ISIS) commander in Somalia has been captured, police and state media have said, as security forces continue a ...
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Islamic State Retreats as Puntland Captures Key Strongholds
The Somali forces from the semi-autonomous Puntland region have made significant gains against Islamic State (IS) militants in the Cal Miskaad mountains, capturing key strongholds. The month-long ...
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Somalia: Islamic State in Retreat After Offensive in Somalia's Puntland
Washington — One month ago, on the morning of Feb. 4, forces from Somalia's Puntland region attacked Islamic State terror group fighters, who responded with drones ...