Puntland counter-terrorism operations
| Puntland counter-terrorism operations | |
|---|---|
| Part of the War against the Islamic State and Islamic State insurgency in Puntland | |
| Operational scope | Military offensives |
| Location | Cal Miskaad, Bari region, Puntland 10°47′05.1″N 49°46′05″E / 10.784750°N 49.76806°E |
| Planned by | Government of Puntland |
| Commanded by | Said Abdullahi Deni |
| Objective | Anti-terrorism |
| Date | Began 26 November 2024 – |
| Executed by | Puntland armed forces
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Location of Cal Miskaad, Bari region | |
The Puntland counter-terrorism operations (Somali: Hawlgalka Ciribtirka Argagixisada ee Puntland), codenamed Operation Hilaac, is a large-scale military offensive launched by the Puntland armed forces in November 2024 against both ISIS and al-Shabaab militants. This semi-autonomous state of Puntland declared the major offensive, which is being led by Puntland Security Force, Puntland Dervish Force, and Puntland Maritime Police Force, with support from the United States Africa Command. The operation targets the Islamic State–Somalia in Cal Miskaad of Bari region. It marks the first military offensive by Puntland forces since the Qandala campaign in 2016.