Somali Forces Clash With Islamic State Fighters
The fighting in Bashashin village in the northeast of the country is the first-ever military confrontation between security forces and pro-Islamic State fighters.
Islamic State (ISIS) fighters (file photo).
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Somalia:
Puntland Forces Retake Qandala From Militants
Shabelle, 4 December 2016
Somalia's semi-autonomous Puntland troops have retaken control of the seaside city of Qandala located in Bari region from pro-Islamic state militants on Sunday after a combat. Read more »
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Somalia:
UK Govt Admits Funding Isil and Al Shabaab
Shabelle, 4 December 2016
The U.K. government is funding ISIS to the tune of $723 million, according to leaked British government documents. Read more »
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Somalia:
NATO Warships Begin Bombing Militants Sites in Somalia
Dalsan Radio, 4 December 2016
Dozens of missiles from the sea hit at Islamic state bases in Qandala ancient port in northwestern Bari province in Somalia, officials said. Read more »
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Somalia:
Three Killed in AMISON Shelling On Civilian Area in Somalia
Shabelle, 3 December 2016
At least three civilians died, and several injured in AMISOM bombardment on residential areas in Somalia's Lower Shabelle province on Saturday, reports said. Three people - two… Read more »
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Somalia:
Fighting Between Puntland Troops and Islamic Militants Erupts Near Qandala City
Dalsan Radio, 4 December 2016
Heavy fighting between Puntland troops and ISIS fighters erupted a district near Qandala ancient port city in the northeastern Bare, Puntland, residents says. There casualties… Read more »
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Somalia:
Seven Militants Killed in Qandala Battle
Shabelle, 4 December 2016
A military official says Somalia's semi-autonomous northern Puntland regional forces have killed at least seven ISIL fighters on Saturday following a battle at Bashashin area near… Read more »