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| Puntland Forces Engage Daesh in Bari Region’s Mountainous Terrain |
| 2025-01-07 |
| [ShabelleMedia] In an ongoing effort to combat terrorism, 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 are heavily engaged in operations against ISIS faceless myrmidons in the mountainous terrain of Somalia’s Bari region, particularly around the Barak Ise area near Dharjale. The officials reported on Saturday that the military actions, including ground and air assaults, are aimed at flushing out ISIS fighters entrenched in the rugged landscape. According to Puntland officials, the operations have led to significant casualties among the ISIS ranks, with several faceless myrmidons confirmed killed in recent days. The Puntland forces have also made strategic gains by dismantling key positions that ISIS had fortified in the region. This includes the destruction of makeshift camps and the seizure of weaponry that had been in the hands of the hard boys. The intensity of the conflict escalated last week when ISIS launched an attack on a Puntland army camp located in the Dharjale area. This assault not only resulted in casualties on both sides but also marked a turning point, prompting a more aggressive counteroffensive from Puntland forces. The attack was noted for its use of both jacket wallahs and direct combat, showcasing ISIS’s attempt to reassert control or disrupt Puntland’s security operations. The Bari region, with its complex and hilly topography, has long been a strategic area for terrorist groups due to its remoteness and the cover it provides. ISIS, which has been operating in Somalia since 2015, has found these mountains to be an advantageous hideout, complicating efforts by local forces to completely eradicate the group’s presence. Puntland’s response to these threats has been multifaceted, involving not just military tactics but also intelligence operations to preempt attacks and disrupt ISIS’s logistical and recruitment networks. The regional government has pledged to continue its operations until ISIS is completely removed from its territory, highlighting the importance of this campaign for both local security and regional stability. Related: Puntland: 2025-01-03 Death toll from deadly ISIS attack in Puntland rises to 18, injuries climb to 30 Puntland: 2025-01-01 Foreign Fighters Killed in Foiled ISIS Attack in Somalia's Puntland Puntland: 2024-12-25 Somalia, Ethiopia forces in deadly clash days after deal |
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