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Deadly clashes as Puntland forces foil ISIS attack in Bari region


Wednesday January 1, 2025

Garowe (HOL) – A deadly ISIS attack on a military base in Dharjaale village, Bari region, killed several civilians and Puntland soldiers on Tuesday, a Puntland State official confirmed. 

The attack began with a suicide bombing targeting military facilities, followed by an armed assault involving foreign militants. Puntland's First Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Mohamed Bari Shire, reported that security forces successfully repelled the attack, eliminating all assailants. However, explosions during the attack caused civilian casualties, including women and children. 

Deputy Speaker Shire highlighted Dharjaale's strategic importance as a supply route for ISIS, explaining that Puntland forces had established a presence in the area to disrupt militant operations in the Almiskat mountains. 

While official sources reported limited military casualties, unverified accounts suggested approximately 20 soldiers were killed in what is being described as Puntland's most significant clash with ISIS to date. Injured soldiers are receiving medical treatment in Bosaso. 

The attack comes amid Puntland's preparations for a large-scale offensive against extremist groups, including ISIS and al-Shabab. President Said Abdullahi Deni has offered amnesty to militants willing to renounce violence and leave terror organizations.



 





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