Puntland requests technical and logistical support to sustain military campaign against ISIS in the Al-Miskaat Mountains.
Puntland’s war against ISIS is intensifying, and its leadership is making a direct call to the international community for urgent support. General Abdirahman Mohamed Jama, commander of the Puntland Maritime Police Force (PMPF), has stressed the need for advanced equipment, including drone interceptors, mine detectors, and night vision devices, to sustain military operations in the Bari region.
For over six weeks, Puntland forces have launched relentless offensives, reclaiming hundreds of square kilometers from ISIS control. The Al-Miskaat Mountains have long been a terrorist stronghold, offering militants natural protection and strategic positioning for attacks. However, Puntland’s military advances have disrupted ISIS’s extortion networks and operational bases.
While General Jama clarified that Puntland is not seeking direct foreign military intervention, intelligence-sharing and logistical aid from international partners are critical to ensuring victory. Puntland’s fight against ISIS is a battle for regional stability, and without enhanced support, the terrorist threat could persist.
