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At least 20 people have been killed in clashes between security forces and Islamic State fighters in Puntland, Somalia. Reports indicate that the fighting resulted in the deaths of 13 soldiers and left seven others injured. Additionally, a senior member of ISIS surrendered to the Puntland Defence Forces on January 22, 2025. This incident follows a series of confrontations in the region, where several ISIS militants, including foreign fighters, were reportedly killed last week. In a related development, Somali forces killed three suspected members of Al Shabaab, including a high-ranking official from the group, during a drone attack attributed to ISIS.