Ethiopia: First Major Sign of Isis in Ethiopia As Intelligence Claims Capturing 82 Alleged Operatives Trained in Puntland

Ethiopia: First Major Sign of Isis in Ethiopia As Intelligence Claims Capturing 82 Alleged Operatives Trained in Puntland

Addis Abeba -- Ethiopia's National Intelligence and Security Service (NISS) has announced the arrest of 82 individuals suspected of affiliation with the Somalia-based Islamic State (ISIS) group, in what it said is the most extensive counterterrorism operation targeting ISIS networks inside Ethiopian territory to date.

Ethiopia arrests 82 suspected members of Islamic State group

More than 80 suspected members of the Islamic State group have been arrested across Ethiopia, state media said, claiming they intended to carry out a "terror mission". The 82 individuals were trained in neighbouring Somali Puntland region, according to state outlet Fana Media Corporation, which cited a statement from the National Intelligence and Security Service (NISS). Ethiopia shares a long border with Somalia, which for months has been exper…

Ethiopia arrests dozens of suspected Islamic State militants, Fana reports

Ethiopia has arrested dozens of suspected Islamic State militants, who it claimed have been trained and deployed to carry out operations across the country, the state-affiliated Fana broadcaster reported.

First major sign of ISIS in Ethiopia as intelligence claims capturing 82 alleged operatives trained in Puntland

Source: Addis Standard, July 16, 2025 ISIS members in Somalia. Photo: Garowe Addis Abeba – Ethiopia’s National Intelligence and Security Service (NISS) has announced the arrest of 82 individuals suspected of affiliation with the Somalia-based Islamic State (ISIS) group, in what it said is the most extensive counterterrorism operation targeting ISIS networks inside Ethiopian territory to date. In a statement issued on Tuesday, 15 July, NISS claim…

Ethiopia arrests 82 suspected ISIS members

The Ethiopian National Intelligence and Security Service (NISS) has announced the arrest of 82 individuals suspected of being members of the Islamic State (ISIS), allegedly recruited to carry out terrorist activities within Ethiopia.

Ethiopian forces arrest 82 Daesh suspects trained in Puntland

Ethiopian authorities have arrested 82 individuals suspected of belonging to the Daesh (ISIS) terror group, officials announced on Tuesday. The National Intelligence and Security Service (NISS) said the suspects were allegedly trained in Somalia’s Puntland region before entering Ethiopia. Arrests took place in multiple regions, including Addis Ababa, Oromia, Amhara, Somali, and Harari, with major operations in Adama, Jimma, Shashemene, and Jigji…