2016 ISIL capture Qandala

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on 26 october 2016, militant group linked isil captured qandala 50 armed fighters after brief firefight local security forces, becoming first town seized islamic state affiliated militants in somalia. bbc news reported isil militants had withdrawn town unclear reasons. however, report denied other media outlets , claimed false. on 7 december 2016, somali official says puntland security forces have recaptured port isil-linked fighters, killing 30 militants. 4 soldiers killed during operation.








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