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| Death toll from deadly ISIS attack in Puntland rises to 18, injuries climb to 30 |
| 2025-01-03 |
| [ShabelleMedia] The corpse count from the intense festivities between 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... security forces and ISIS murderous Moslems in Somalia’s Bari region has tragically escalated, with the latest reports confirming 18 Puntland soldiers killed following Tuesday’s The assault, initiated by ISIS murderous Moslems with boom-mobiles targeting Puntland defenses in Dharjale, escalated into a vicious battle that included close combat engagements. Updated figures released Thursday morning show that the number of maimed Puntland soldiers has now increased to 30, with some still at death's door. Puntland officials have also confirmed that eight ISIS fighters, including foreign combatants, were killed during the skirmish. In response to the attack, Puntland has launched a counter-offensive to clear out remaining ISIS elements in the region, with local sources indicating that several suspected ISIS hideouts were raided overnight, leading to the arrest of several individuals believed to be associated with the group. The situation in the area has stabilized, allowing for continued medical treatment of the casualties in hospitals in Bosaso. Puntland President Said Abdullahi Deni has visited the medical facilities multiple times, expressing solidarity with the maimed and vowing to strengthen security measures to prevent future attacks. International aid organizations have begun to offer support, providing medical supplies and personnel to assist in the treatment of the injured. Meanwhile, ...back at the shootout, Butch clutched at his other shoulder...... the Puntland administration is calling for increased support from the federal government of Somalia to address the growing threat of ISIS in the region. In a pre-dawn assault on a regional army base in Somalia’s Bari region, foreign ISIS fighters met their end, according to Puntland’s Information Minister Mohamud Aided Dirir. The regional state minister confirmed that the attack, which targeted a military installation in the Dharjaale area near Bosaso town, resulted in the deaths of several militants, including Moroccans, Syrians, and Ethiopians. The incident underscores the ongoing threat posed by ISIS in Somalia, where the group has been attempting to establish a presence amidst local and international efforts to curb its influence. Puntland, known for its relative stability compared to other parts of Somalia, has seen an uptick in such attacks, with ISIS-Somalia focusing on revenue generation and extortion to fund its operations. Details from local sources indicate that the militants launched their attack in the early hours, with gunfire and explosions reported around the military base. The swift response from Puntland’s security forces led to a confrontation where the foreign fighters were ultimately neutralized. Security analysts have long pointed out the complex dynamics of terrorism in Somalia, with ISIS-Somalia clashing not only with local and international forces but also with al-Shabaab, another major militant group in the region. This attack adds to the narrative of an evolving security landscape where foreign fighters play a significant role in sustaining the insurgency. The Islamic State militants (ISIS) have admitted to conducting attacks at a military base attached to the Puntland Regional Forces, leading to heavy clashes that left the group on the losing end based on the initial reports from Puntland officials. Throughthe Telegram Channel, the ISIS group took responsibility for the attack at a base located in the eastern parts of the Puntland region. The group lost over 10 fighters, including foreigners whose bodies were displayed by the regional security team. In its statement, Islamic State said the attack was conducted by 12 militants and two booby-trapped vehicles, adding that it killed around 22 military personnel from the Puntland forces and injured dozens of others, Reuters reports. Despite the claims, Puntland regional forces have not issued a rejoinder. However, after the attack, the regional forces displayed bodies of badly mutilated bodies purportedly of the IS militants, attached to the Somalia wing. Captain Yusuf Mohamed, an officer in Puntland's counter-terrorism forces, told Reuters on Tuesday that nine suicide bombers had been killed and several soldiers had been injured, near the town of Dharjaale in the Bari region. IS-Somalia's influence is growing in the Bari region and the group poses serious security challenges in Puntland, according to a report by the US State Department. The Department warned that if action is not taken, the group could destabilize the federal state of Puntland. According to reports, the group’s financial fortunes had also increased, making it difficult for security teams in Puntland to handle them. Its leader Abdulqadir Mumin was named as the most dangerous person and designated by the Treasury Department of the United States. Puntland is activating security operations in the Bari region to counter the growing influence of the militants, with another team targeting Galkayo where Al-Shabaab militants are also making inroads. The al-Shabaab controls most parts of southern regions. |
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