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Iraq launches major anti-ISIS operation after killings
Security

2018-07-05

Iraq launches major anti-ISIS operation after killings

The operation, which aims to eliminate ISIS cells in the centre of the country, comes in the wake of the group's killing of eight captives.

Heightened security in remote Diyala villages
Security

2018-07-03

Heightened security in remote Diyala villages

Isolated villages in the province's al-Azim district are on high alert following a spate of attacks carried out by ISIS remnants in the area.

ISIS remnants under fire in Anbar desert areas
Security

2018-07-03

ISIS remnants under fire in Anbar desert areas

Anbar residents have been supplying Iraqi forces with critical intelligence that has helped uncover the group's hideouts and elements.

Syria regime reclaims more ground in south
Security

2018-07-02

Syria regime reclaims more ground in south

The UN reports that 70,000 have been displaced by fighting in the southern province of Daraa as villages and towns pass into regime control.

Iraq's Counter-Terrorism Service escalates operations against ISIS cells
Security

2018-06-29

Iraq's Counter-Terrorism Service escalates operations against ISIS cells

Per the directives of Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi, the intelligence service will step up its efforts in cracking down on the group's remnants.

Al-Hawija residents, police build mutual trust
Security

2018-06-28

Al-Hawija residents, police build mutual trust

Local residents are providing intelligence on ISIS activity to the security forces, in a sign of the strong relationship between the two sides.

Curfew lifted in Syrian city of al-Raqa
Security

2018-06-28

Curfew lifted in Syrian city of al-Raqa

A large number of suspects were detained during a curfew imposed by the Internal Security Forces backed by the Syrian Democratic Forces.

Fallujah police quash ISIS extortion attempts
Security

2018-06-27

Fallujah police quash ISIS extortion attempts

ISIS elements and criminal gangs have been attempting to collect funds through extortion, but police are working to prevent them.

Iraqi forces comb Hamreen Hills for ISIS cells
Security

2018-06-26

Iraqi forces comb Hamreen Hills for ISIS cells

Prime Minister Haider al-Abbadi has given the Iraqi military strict instructions to track down and eliminate ISIS sleeper cells after six Iraqis were kidnapped on the Kirkuk-Baghdad road.

Thousands flee Daraa as Syria regime advances
Security

2018-06-26

Thousands flee Daraa as Syria regime advances

Syrian regime forces pressing an advance in the southern province seized two villages overnight as civilians fled heavy airstrikes and shelling.