The Islamic State has regrouped in Somalia — and has global ambitions
They sneaked into the mountains of northern Somalia two years ago ... said they’d been tricked into joining the Islamic State in the past 18 months. Each said they could identify the men ...
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Islamic State in retreat after offensive in Somalia's Puntland
Experts such as Samira Gaid said IS-Somalia’s growing numbers combined with the difficult terrain in Puntland’s mountains may have led to overconfidence. “The miscalculation to face the ...
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Somalia: Puntland forces seize ISIS headquarters in mountains
BOSASO, Somalia - A base believed to be the main headquarters of ... According to Puntland forces, concrete houses built by the militants in the Cal-Miskaad mountains were discovered on Saturday, ...
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U.S. Embassy warns Americans in Somalia of "potential imminent attacks" in multiple locations including Mogadishu airport
The U.S. Embassy in Somalia issued a warning to Americans ... mostly scattered in the Cal Miskaat mountains in Puntland's Bari region, according to the International Crisis Group.