[ShabelleMedia] The Islamic State group in Somalia continues to pose a security threat to the Puntland region despite suffering significant losses in recent military operations, a new report from the Institute for the Study of War (ISW) warned this week.
According to the report, while ISIS has been weakened by sustained offensives by Puntland’s security forces in the Bari region, the group retains the capacity to regroup, conduct attacks, and exploit lapses in pressure on its financial and support networks.
“The group’s ability to regenerate remains a serious risk, especially if Puntland and international partners fail to maintain consistent pressure,” the report said, noting that the rugged terrain and vast coastline of the region pose serious challenges to containment efforts.
The report comes as Puntland intensifies counter-terrorism efforts in the Cal Miskaad mountains, a known ISIS stronghold. Local security forces have reportedly seized key locations and destroyed weapons caches used by the militants.
Puntland has also recently banned the illegal entry of foreigners in a bid to prevent the influx of foreign fighters joining ISIS ranks. Security forces have carried out operations targeting undocumented migrants, particularly Ethiopians, in Boosaaso and surrounding areas, detaining hundreds.
Despite these efforts, the report warns that without a clear, long-term strategy, ISIS could re-establish itself in the region. It also raises concerns about the flow of arms from Yemen’s Houthi rebels to Somalia, noting that known smuggling routes have been used to transport small arms to the group.
The Puntland authorities have yet to announce a formal plan to maintain a long-term military presence in the Cal Miskaad mountains after the current operation concludes — a gap that analysts say could allow ISIS fighters to resurface.
[Babylon Bee] NASHVILLE, TN — Authorities stated that Kilmar Abrego Garcia arrived without incident in Tennessee today, only to quickly to discover that he had trafficked seven kids from El Salvador on the flight back to the U.S.
Already facing several other criminal charges, Garcia's lawyers admitted that his trafficking seven kids on the flight back to an America prison was "not a great look."
"Hoo-boy. Could have done without that," said Garcia's defense attorney Stanley Ritten. "Really a bad time to do some human trafficking, to be honest. Senator Van Hollen showing up with Garcia's wife still bruised up, also not helpful. Not making my job any easier, guys."
Democrats had gathered on the tarmac to hail the return of Garcia, only to see seven disheveled, kidnapped children come wandering off the plane. "Not again," sighed Representative Jamie Raskin. "You can't go one flight without trafficking some kids? You're killing me, Garcia."
At publishing time, Garcia's lawyers had fallen into despair after learning he had gotten a new tattoo which read. "I am definitely a member of MS-13."
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His trial will not be covered by legacy media.
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[Babylon Bee] NASHVILLE, TN — Authorities stated that Kilmar Abrego Garcia arrived without incident in Tennessee today, only to quickly to discover that he had trafficked seven kids from El Salvador on the flight back to the U.S.
