Puntland offensive deals blow to Islamic State in Somalia
Puntland Security Forces parade newly trained soldiers and equipment to combat ISIS in Bosasso, Bari Region, Puntland region, Somalia on January 30, 2025.
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 international support, according to officials and Reuters reporters.
The advances come against an IS faction that has gained in importance and was the target last week of the first air strikes of US President Donald Trump's new administration.
