2/14/2025
Today from Hiiraan Online:  _
advertisements
Puntland soldiers injured in ISIS attack flown to Ethiopia for treatment


Friday January 3, 2025

Garowe (HOL) – Puntland regional state has airlifted soldiers wounded in Tuesday's Islamic State (ISIS) suicide attack in the Bari region to Ethiopia for urgent medical treatment.

The transfer follows a request by Puntland authorities to the Ethiopian government for support, as local hospitals were unable to manage the severity of the soldiers’ injuries. 

The seriously injured soldiers were flown to Ethiopia on Thursday, with Puntland officials expressing gratitude to Addis Ababa for its prompt assistance. They described the gesture as a testament to the cooperation and friendship between the regional state and Ethiopia. 

Tuesday's attack on a military base in northeastern Puntland claimed the lives of over 20 individuals, primarily Puntland soldiers, and injured more than 30 others. The assault coincided with a visit by the deputy speaker of Puntland's parliament to the base. 

ISIS claimed responsibility for the attack, stating that 12 militants and two explosive-laden vehicles were involved. The group claimed to have killed 22 Puntland military personnel and injured dozens. 

ISIS has maintained a presence in Puntland's mountainous regions since being officially recognized as the Somali province of the Islamic State in 2017. While the group has been considered a smaller security threat compared to al-Shabaab, its recent actions highlight its continued capacity for violence in the Horn of Africa.



 





Click here