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... the Islamic version of the old Somali warlord...bases in the northeastern part of the country, which could further change the dynamics in the ongoing operations across the country.
For the last 20 months, Somalia has invested in the fight against al-Shabaab, one of the terror groups with substantive bases across the nation, with the soldiers on the frontlines managing to secure several strategic towns.
Much focus has been on the fight against al-Shabaab, which has dominated central and southern regions of the country for the last two decades. The al-Shabaab is affiliated with al-Qaeda, a huge terror network in the Middle Eastern region.
According to sources, the ISIS
...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...
, claiming the lives of more than 50 members, including important commanders, according to a report published in the Al_Naba.
The Al_Naba closely monitors ISIS operations. The attack marks a new chapter in the ongoing conflict between the two terrorist groups in Somalia. The IS
For several years, the ISIS
Interestingly, the fight between the two groups makes it easier for the country to eliminate
The government of Somalia has activated tangible measures on various frontlines as they establish a strong ground to control some of the strategic areas. The government estimates that by December 2023, most of these