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Iraq hails coalition support in anti-ISIS fight
Security

2020-06-05

Iraq hails coalition support in anti-ISIS fight

The international coalition played a key role in defeating the group, and its support remains necessary to eliminating ISIS remnants.

Atmosphere of war returns to Idlib region
Security

2020-06-04

Atmosphere of war returns to Idlib region

Renewed Russian airstrikes and heavy Syrian regime shelling has brought an end to a period of relative calm in the region, an activist says.

New security campaign targets ISIS remnants in Kirkuk
Security

2020-06-03

New security campaign targets ISIS remnants in Kirkuk

The large-scale military operation has so far resulted in the destruction of three ISIS rest-houses and dozens of bombs and explosives.

First Russian strikes in 3 months hit north-west Syria
Security

2020-06-03

First Russian strikes in 3 months hit north-west Syria

Russian airstrikes hit an area where the boundaries of Hama, Idlib and Latakia provinces meet, triggering a new wave of displacement.

Iraqi forces clamp down on ISIS remnants in eastern Samarra
Security

2020-06-02

Iraqi forces clamp down on ISIS remnants in eastern Samarra

The operation in Salaheddine province led to the destruction of seven ISIS rest-houses and the reopening of a main road in the district.

SDF, coalition partnership secures north-east Syria post-ISIS
Security

2020-06-02

SDF, coalition partnership secures north-east Syria post-ISIS

The two sides have collaborated to defeat ISIS and provide basic services to residents in the aftermath of the group's ouster.

Diyala police net ISIS commanders
Security

2020-06-01

Diyala police net ISIS commanders

Security leaders are keen on stabilising Diyala province, as it is the eastern wing of Baghdad, and its security is key to the security of the capital.

Coalition against ISIS to meet virtually amid virus
Security

2020-05-28

Coalition against ISIS to meet virtually amid virus

Top diplomats will discuss next month ways to keep pressure on ISIS remnants in Iraq and Syria and the challenges presented by the coronavirus pandemic.

Coalition airstrike in Syria kills top ISIS leader
Security

2020-05-27

Coalition airstrike in Syria kills top ISIS leader

The killing of ISIS deputy Mutaz al-Juboury in Deir Ezzor is the latest of a string of successes by Iraqi intelligence, an official said.

ISIS video underscores Iraq's need for vigilance, support
Security

2020-05-27

ISIS video underscores Iraq's need for vigilance, support

Security officials say there is a need for continued international support to eradicate the extremist group and rid Iraq of its deviant ideology.