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Iraq's CTS thwarts ISIS attacks through pre-emptive measures
Security

2020-08-31

Iraq's CTS thwarts ISIS attacks through pre-emptive measures

The Counter-Terrorism Service has been collecting information on ISIS remnants hiding in remote areas before staging pre-emptive attacks.

Iraqi officials visit Sinjar, vow to help security, reconstruction
Security

2020-08-28

Iraqi officials visit Sinjar, vow to help security, reconstruction

Five years after its liberation from ISIS, Sinjar is still unstable. A government delegation visited the city on August 26th to discuss reconstruction efforts.

France offers surveillance help for Iraq war on ISIS
Security

2020-08-27

France offers surveillance help for Iraq war on ISIS

The French Minister of the Armed Forces said Thursday her country hopes to resume training and arming Iraqi forces 'as soon as possible'.

Ninawa desert secured against ISIS remnants
Security

2020-08-27

Ninawa desert secured against ISIS remnants

A string of operations since early August have blocked ISIS infiltration attempts through the Iraq-Syria border and uncovered their hideouts in a vast desert area.

Iraqi forces secure Salaheddine district following ISIS attacks
Security

2020-08-27

Iraqi forces secure Salaheddine district following ISIS attacks

Al-Ishaqi district has been the site of increasing attacks by ISIS remnants who seek refuge in the area due to its favourable topography.

After Beirut explosion, Iraqi port authorities taking steps to prevent disaster
Security

2020-08-26

After Beirut explosion, Iraqi port authorities taking steps to prevent disaster

The August 4th explosion in Beirut revealed the necessity for following safety guidelines, especially for the storage of hazardous materials in ports.

Children killed as violence flares in Daraa province
Security

2020-08-26

Children killed as violence flares in Daraa province

The southern province continues to be plagued by lawlessness, and some accuse the Syrian regime of failing to protect the civilian population.

Illegal arms contribute to Idlib lawlessness
Security

2020-08-25

Illegal arms contribute to Idlib lawlessness

The availability of weapons for purchase in shops under the protection of Tahrir al-Sham has made a bad situation worse, local activist says.

Security crackdown in Basra after activist assassinations
Security

2020-08-25

Security crackdown in Basra after activist assassinations

A large-scale security campaign is under way in the southern province following a string of assassinations targeting Iraqi activists.

International coalition hands over Taji base to Iraqi forces
Security

2020-08-24

International coalition hands over Taji base to Iraqi forces

Around 47,000 Iraqi Security Forces have received training at the site, which Iraqi forces will now use to lead the fight to defeat ISIS remnants.