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Russian strikes on Idlib draw humanitarian disaster warning
Security

2020-08-19

Russian strikes on Idlib draw humanitarian disaster warning

White Helmets and other relief and medical organisations have warned that further airstrikes are likely to trigger a humanitarian disaster.

Iraq announces record gains in ports revenue
Security

2020-08-19

Iraq announces record gains in ports revenue

New measures to secure land and sea ports of entry have brought in around $420 million in revenue, Iraq's Border Ports Authority says.

ISIS rest-houses destroyed in western Anbar operation
Security

2020-08-14

ISIS rest-houses destroyed in western Anbar operation

The latest operation, aimed at exerting further pressure on ISIS remnants in the area, destroyed three rest-houses in the desert, two of which were built-in tunnels.

Mired in crisis, Beirut residents rail against Hizbullah
Security

2020-08-13

Mired in crisis, Beirut residents rail against Hizbullah

In the aftermath of a huge explosion at the port, amid a political and economic crisis, many Lebanese are voicing anger at Hizbullah.

Iraqi forces dismantle ISIS cell near Mosul
Security

2020-08-12

Iraqi forces dismantle ISIS cell near Mosul

The eight-member cell was taken out thanks to growing intelligence capabilities and co-operation with local residents, a Ninawa official said.

Coalition hands Basmaya back to Iraqi forces
Security

2020-08-11

Coalition hands Basmaya back to Iraqi forces

The handover means Iraqi officers trained by international coalition experts will now train Iraqi army and police personnel themselves.

Iraqi forces crack down on ISIS hotspots in Salaheddine
Security

2020-08-10

Iraqi forces crack down on ISIS hotspots in Salaheddine

Three militants were killed in the latest operation against ISIS remnants who use a remote area in the province as a meeting point, an official said Monday.

Iraqi, Peshmerga forces pound ISIS targets in Makhmour mountains
Security

2020-08-10

Iraqi, Peshmerga forces pound ISIS targets in Makhmour mountains

Security forces conducted operations to eradicate ISIS remnants in northern Iraq mountains and administrative border areas with lax security.

Iraqi forces intensify search for 'Katyusha cells'
Security

2020-08-07

Iraqi forces intensify search for 'Katyusha cells'

Security forces are closely tracking down active cells responsible for the Katyusha rocket attacks targeting Iraqi and international forces in recent months.

Iraqi forces arrest 7 ISIS remnants in Ninawa
Security

2020-08-04

Iraqi forces arrest 7 ISIS remnants in Ninawa

A string of recent arrests are the result of increasing co-operation between security forces and intelligence teams to hunt for ISIS remnants.