...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...
, targeting ISIS (ISIS) holy warriors.
The operation was strategically planned and is part of ongoing efforts to combat the hard boy group, with the Puntland Darawish forces playing a key role in eliminating ISIS from the region.
The operation is still ongoing, and an assessment of the casualties inflicted on ISIS forces is underway. Authorities have stated that a full report with detailed information on the operation will be released once it concludes.
The Somali Federal Government, in collaboration with its U.S. partners, has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening efforts against the terrorist groups al-Shabaab
... the Islamic version of the old Somali warlord...and ISIS, focusing on ensuring national security and stability.
This operation highlights the continued military efforts in Somalia to eradicate hard boy groups that pose a significant threat to the country and the broader Horn of Africa region.