GAROWE, Somalia – Puntland has criticized the Somali Federal Government's expression of support for its ongoing fight against ISIS, calling it hollow and lacking meaningful action. The remarks came ...

Puntland Bari region. Strategic Importance of Puntland Puntland’s geographic location, where the Indian Ocean meets the Gulf of Aden, provides IS-Somalia with logistical advantages and natural ...

GAROWE, Somalia - The government of Somalia has hailed Puntland state's strategic operations against the ISIS militants, terming the military crackdown as 'timely' and 'important' for the stability of ...

*The names of the hijackers are pseudonyms on condition of speaking to Al Jazeera. Mogadishu, Somalia – Liban Hassan* has spent most of his adult life fishing off Somalia’s northeast coast ...

Puntland forces have launched an unprecedented military campaign against ISIS in Somalia's Al Miskad mountain range, reclaiming strategic territory and crippling the group's operational capacity. The ...

Boosaaso (PP News Desk) — Operation in the Calmiskaad mountains, destroying five ISIS bases. A brief statement from Puntland’s Counter-Terrorism Operation stated that the operation targeted ISIS ...

Puntland, a region frequently exposed to natural disasters such as cyclones, droughts, floods, locust invasions, and epidemics, faces significant challenges in protecting lives, infrastructure, and ...

GAROWE, Somalia - The Islamic State group on Wednesday claimed responsibility for an attack on a military base in Somalia's northeastern region of Puntland a day earlier, the group posted on its ...

Authorities in the Somali autonomous region of Puntland said eight foreign militants were killed following an attack by Islamic fighters on security forces early Tuesday. Residents said the attack ...

The Islamic State group on Wednesday claimed responsibility for an attack on a military base in Somalia's northeastern region of Puntland a day earlier, the group posted on its Telegram channel. In ...

GAROWE, Somalia, Jan 1 (Reuters) - The Islamic State group on Wednesday claimed responsibility for an attack on a military base in Somalia's northeastern region of Puntland a day earlier ...

However, the United Nations has warned of a growing IS foothold in the country. This latest attack occurred just days after Puntland authorities announced preparations for a significant military ...