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Puntland Forces Kill Over 40, Commander Declares ‘Final Defeat’ of ISIS

by Jason Ditz | Apr 20, 2025

A major ongoing offensive in the Cal-Miskaat mountain range in Puntland has left over 40 militants slain, and leading Puntland commanders to call it the “final defeat” for ISIS in the country. The offensive with launched with support from the United Arab Emirates...

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Pentagon Claims First Strike Against ISIS in Somalia, ‘Several’ Killed

by Jason Ditz | Nov 3, 2017

Pentagon Claims First Strike Against ISIS in Somalia, ‘Several’ Killed | Slain not identified, labeled ‘terrorists’

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Al-Shabaab Kills Scores in Attack on Puntland Army Base

by Jason Ditz | Jun 15, 2017

Al-Shabaab Kills Scores in Attack on Puntland Army Base | Attackers overran Puntland base, executed large numbers of soldiers

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Puntland Severs Ties With Somali Central Govt

by Jason Ditz | Aug 5, 2013

Puntland Severs Ties With Somali Central Govt | Says central govt not respecting federalism

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Blackwater Founder’s Mercenary Army Abandoned in Somali Desert

by Jason Ditz | Oct 5, 2012

Blackwater Founder’s Mercenary Army Abandoned in Somali Desert | Well-armed fighters left to fend for themselves as UAE pulls funds

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