"First camp of the Caliphate in Somalia" Topic
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Tango01 | 26 Apr 2016 9:41 p.m. PST |
"The Islamic State touted a small training camp and announced its first attack in Somalia as part of the its push establish a presence in the country. Islamic State followers in Somalia have been ruthlessly pursued by Shabaab, al Qaeda's official branch in East Africa, thwarting their attempt to gain traction in Somalia. The Islamic State released a video on April 14 of the "Commander Sheikh Abu Numan training camp," which is likely located in the Puntland region in northwestern Somalia. The video, which was produced by the Islamic State's Al Furat Media, featured former Shabaab commander Abdiqadir Mumin, who is known to be based in Puntland. The video depicted just over a dozen fighters training in the camp, which is named after Bashir Abu Numan, a former commander who was killed by Shabaab's Amniyat – the rival group's internal security and intelligence branch – after he defected to the Islamic State in late 2015…" Full article here link Amicalement Armand |
Legion 4 | 27 Apr 2016 8:24 a.m. PST |
So now we have another target … And if they are fighting among themselves that only means a bigger target rich environment … " Send in the Drones … There ought to be Drones … |
Bangorstu | 27 Apr 2016 8:49 a.m. PST |
Assuming drones can reach Somalia from wheresoever they're based (can they fly off carriers) then yes, go get 'em. |
Tango01 | 27 Apr 2016 10:22 a.m. PST |
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Mako11 | 27 Apr 2016 11:27 a.m. PST |
I wonder if we can hack the software to those Iranian, North Korean, and Chinese ballistic missile tests, and redirect them to a new target area? Certainly worth a try. |
Bangorstu | 28 Apr 2016 5:57 a.m. PST |
TBH, if these guys are Daesh, why not simply ask the Iranians nicely? I'm sure they'd be up for it. |
Tango01 | 28 Apr 2016 10:30 a.m. PST |
Mako… I think some "special" people have that idea too!… (smile) Amicalement Armand |
Legion 4 | 03 May 2016 7:04 a.m. PST |
Assuming drones can reach Somalia from wheresoever they're based (can they fly off carriers) then yes, go get 'em. Drones have been used in Somalia previously and are certainly most likely being used there now. I have an idea where they launch from. But in reality, that may be classified … |
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