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Iraqi forces uncover ISIS chemical stockpile in western Anbar
Terrorism

2017-12-01

Iraqi forces uncover ISIS chemical stockpile in western Anbar

The warehouse, located in al-Qaim, was a central repository used by the group for the collection and storage of chemicals that helped produce thousands of explosives.

Internal dissent roils Tahrir al-Sham alliance
Terrorism

2017-12-01

Internal dissent roils Tahrir al-Sham alliance

Tahrir al-Sham has been beset with internal divisions following its roundup of al-Qaeda leaders in areas of Syria under the alliance's control.

ISIS silent on Egypt massacre decried even by supporters
Terrorism

2017-11-29

ISIS silent on Egypt massacre decried even by supporters

ISIS has not yet claimed the Friday massacre, which has been denounced by all other extremist groups in Egypt and even its own supporters.

Tahrir al-Sham detains al-Qaeda emirs in Syria
Terrorism

2017-11-29

Tahrir al-Sham detains al-Qaeda emirs in Syria

A power struggle between the two groups led to a Tahrir al-Sham round-up of al-Qaeda emirs and elements in Idlib and Aleppo provinces.

With ISIS stripped of territory, search for missing Yazidis widens
Terrorism

2017-11-24

With ISIS stripped of territory, search for missing Yazidis widens

There are still about 3,000 Yazidis missing, half of whom are women and young girls, officials told Diyaruna.

Al-Qaim residents accuse ISIS of 'forcibly detaining' sons
Terrorism

2017-11-22

Al-Qaim residents accuse ISIS of 'forcibly detaining' sons

Residents of the recently liberated western Anbar town say more than 1,600 young men have gone missing.

Tahrir al-Sham reintroduces 'hesba' police in Idlib
Terrorism

2017-11-21

Tahrir al-Sham reintroduces 'hesba' police in Idlib

The alliance had suspended the work of the 'religious police' following an outcry by local residents.

ISIS has lost 95% of its 'caliphate': international coalition
Terrorism

2017-11-16

ISIS has lost 95% of its 'caliphate': international coalition

More than 7.5 million people have been liberated from the group as its finances collapse to an all time low, according to a senior US official.

Tahrir al-Sham opens fire on civilian protesters
Terrorism

2017-11-15

Tahrir al-Sham opens fire on civilian protesters

Residents of the town of al-Atareb, west of Aleppo, were preparing to stage a protest against ongoing fierce fighting in the region.

ISIS tightens grip on sections of Yarmouk camp
Terrorism

2017-11-14

ISIS tightens grip on sections of Yarmouk camp

The group has imposed a full siege on western parts of the camp under the pretext of fighting rival extremists Tahrir al-Sham.