Local Leadership: Puntland’s security forces have led the fight against ISIS, demonstrating that Somali-led initiatives can ...

A former Puntland security officer ... A War Against Al-Shabaab or a Diversionary Tactic? As Somalia’s political and security landscape continues to evolve, the key question remains: Is Villa ...

Hussein Abshir, a traditional elder from Galkayo, warned of the social unrest that could follow such a plan: “Our region is ...

Puntland officials say bases captured, militants killed Importance of IS Somali branch grew in recent years US targeted group in air strikes last week BALIDHIDIN, Somalia, Feb 7 (Reuters ...

Puntland forces in Somalia have taken large swathes of territory from Islamic State. They have asked for international help to fight IS. IS in Somalia is smaller than al-Shabaab. Forces from Somalia's ...

EDITORIAL | For over 26 years, Puntland, a federal state of Somalia, has independently defended its borders and safeguarded its people without meaningful support from the central government in ...

Asharq Al Awsat ISIS attacked military bases in Somalia's northeastern Puntland state overnight with suicide car and motorbike bombs, a military official said on Tuesday.Puntland announced a major ...

BALIDHIDIN, Somalia - Forces from Somalia's semi-autonomous Puntland region have captured swathes of territory from Islamic State during a weeks-long offensive they hope will draw increased ...