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Death toll rises after blast in Syria's Sarmada
Security

2018-08-13

Death toll rises after blast in Syria's Sarmada

The explosion at the city entrance flattened two apartment buildings and left at least 52 civilians and 17 members of Tahrir al-Sham dead.

70% of Anah's displaced residents return home
Security

2018-08-10

70% of Anah's displaced residents return home

The western Anbar city, which was liberated from ISIS last year, is seeing a surge in the number of returning families as security and services improve.

France helps Iraqi, Syrian civilians restore normal life post-ISIS
Security

2018-08-10

France helps Iraqi, Syrian civilians restore normal life post-ISIS

France has been contributing aid towards de-mining efforts and the rehabilitation of public services in areas liberated from ISIS.

Car bombs, suicide attacks in decline in Iraq
Security

2018-08-07

Car bombs, suicide attacks in decline in Iraq

The improved security situation can be attributed to enhanced intelligence and strong co-operation between local residents and security forces.

Security campaign in Diyala's Khanaqin uncovers 3 ISIS rest houses
Security

2018-08-07

Security campaign in Diyala's Khanaqin uncovers 3 ISIS rest houses

A new operation aims to crack down on ISIS cells in remote and rugged areas of northeast Diyala to prevent them from carrying out attacks in the province.

Iraqi forces cut off ISIS remnants from Samarra
Security

2018-08-06

Iraqi forces cut off ISIS remnants from Samarra

The administrative borders of the Salaheddine province city and its entrances are secure from all sides, Samarra's mayor tells Diyaruna.

Anbar's desert no longer a safe haven for ISIS
Security

2018-08-02

Anbar's desert no longer a safe haven for ISIS

Tribesmen and security forces have prevented ISIS militants from regrouping and planning attacks from the desert after being forced out of Anbar's cities and towns.

Anbar begins issuing unified national identity cards
Security

2018-07-31

Anbar begins issuing unified national identity cards

Anbar residents can now obtain the new unified national identity card from the Citizenship and Civil Status department in Fallujah.

Iraq's oil police step up measures to protect national resources
Security

2018-07-30

Iraq's oil police step up measures to protect national resources

ISIS remnants have staged attacks in July against oil wells and facilities in an attempt to derail reconstruction, an Iraqi official says.

Maghawir al-Thawra: a bulwark against ISIS in Syria tri-border area
Security

2018-07-30

Maghawir al-Thawra: a bulwark against ISIS in Syria tri-border area

In addition to foiling ISIS infiltration attempts, Maghawir al-Thawra has been providing key services to civilians, including al-Rukban camp residents.