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Puntland counterterrorism forces capture four foreign Islamic State fighters from Ethiopia, Yemen, and

Islamic State insurgency in Puntland — Puntland counterterrorism forces capture four foreign Islamic State fighters from Ethiopia, Yemen, and Tanzania, while intercepting and destroying multiple explosive-carrying drone

Published January 9, 2025· Updated October 28, 2026·1 min read

Context: Islamic State insurgency in Puntland.

Puntland counterterrorism forces capture four foreign Islamic State fighters from Ethiopia, Yemen, and Tanzania, while intercepting and destroying multiple explosive-carrying drones in Bari, Puntland. [https://www.idilnews.com/puntland-forces-conduct-airstrikes-on-isis-positions-around-balodhidin-of-bari-region/ (Idil News)] [https://www.voasomali.com/a/duqeymo-ka-dhacay-degaano-ka-mid-ah-gobolka-bari/7931018.html (VOA)] [https://www.garoweonline.com/en/news/puntland/islamic-state-foreign-fighters-surrender-in-somalia-s-puntland-amid-offensive (Garowe Online)]

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