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'Tribal warning' ban is working: Iraqi officials
Security

2019-04-29

'Tribal warning' ban is working: Iraqi officials

The Iraqi judiciary's decision to classify the 'Degga Ashairiya' as a terrorist act is part of a wider effort to improve domestic security.

Iraqi forces secure 11 villages in eastern Diyala
Security

2019-04-29

Iraqi forces secure 11 villages in eastern Diyala

Joint forces have begun a large-scale sweep to secure villages along al-Wand river in Diyala's Khanaqin district from ISIS remnants.

Civilian casualties in Russian strikes on rural Idlib
Security

2019-04-29

Civilian casualties in Russian strikes on rural Idlib

Heavy bombardment over the weekend in a previously declared ceasefire zone has left more than 20 dead and many others wounded.

Russian and IRGC-affiliated militias clash in Aleppo
Security

2019-04-26

Russian and IRGC-affiliated militias clash in Aleppo

A battle for control of the area south-east of the city broke out Thursday between an IRGC-affiliated militia and Russia-affiliated Liwa al-Quds.

Ongoing operations target ISIS remnants in Kirkuk
Security

2019-04-26

Ongoing operations target ISIS remnants in Kirkuk

A new military operation in Wadi al-Shay, a remote area south of the province, has so far led to the killing of six ISIS elements.

Iraqi analysts seek to prevent ISIS resurgence
Security

2019-04-24

Iraqi analysts seek to prevent ISIS resurgence

By understanding how the group targeted its recruits, Iraqi intelligence analysts and experts are hoping to block a future revival.

Security at border with Syria under control: Ninawa command
Security

2019-04-24

Security at border with Syria under control: Ninawa command

Sufficient units are deployed along the border strip with Syria and drones are continuously patrolling the area.

Russian intervention fails to protect Idlib's civilians
Security

2019-04-23

Russian intervention fails to protect Idlib's civilians

The ceasefire Russia negotiated in Idlib, along with Turkey, has facilitated Tahrir al-Sham's consolidation of influence and territory.

ISIS 'security chief' killed in Hamreen mountains
Security

2019-04-22

ISIS 'security chief' killed in Hamreen mountains

The Diyala native had been responsible for kidnapping and killing travelers on the Baghdad-Kirkuk highway last year, among his other crimes.

After ISIS defeat, remaining members struggle
Security

2019-04-19

After ISIS defeat, remaining members struggle

ISIS remnants hiding out in Iraq's mountains and desert areas are scattered cells without leadership or a supporting structure, officials say.