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Hizbullah official assassinated in rural Daraa
Security

2019-12-09

Hizbullah official assassinated in rural Daraa

The killing in Tafas comes amid a climate of rising tension and opposition to the presence and actions of the Syrian regime and its allies.

Iraq surrounds ISIS remnants in phase 7 of 'Will of Victory' campaign
Security

2019-12-09

Iraq surrounds ISIS remnants in phase 7 of 'Will of Victory' campaign

The newest phase of the 5-month old campaign covers a geographically complex area shared by the provinces of Diyala, Salaheddine and Kirkuk.

Security plan aims to end ISIS remnants' presence in Ninawa
Security

2019-12-05

Security plan aims to end ISIS remnants' presence in Ninawa

Each new security operation against ISIS varies in terms of objectives and methods of execution, a local official said.

Heet district sees full return of displaced residents
Security

2019-12-03

Heet district sees full return of displaced residents

Displaced families from western Anbar's Heet district have returned home thanks to improved security and the availability of basic services.

Idlib residents breathe sigh of relief after al-Baghdadi death
Security

2019-12-03

Idlib residents breathe sigh of relief after al-Baghdadi death

With al-Baghdadi gone, residents now believe the end is near for ISIS and other terror groups in the Idlib region.

Dozens killed in fierce fighting in rural Idlib
Security

2019-12-02

Dozens killed in fierce fighting in rural Idlib

Close to 100 people have been killed in the most deadly fighting the province has seen since the August ceasefire went into effect.

Iraqi forces beef up security in eastern Diyala
Security

2019-11-29

Iraqi forces beef up security in eastern Diyala

The area's natural terrain has been conducive to harboring ISIS remnants, prompting the local authorities to impose extra security measures.

France remains committed to regional partnerships
Security

2019-11-28

France remains committed to regional partnerships

France's ongoing presence and engagement, mainly through the war on ISIS and the fight against smuggling, contribute to the region's security and stability.

Salaheddine government prepares for return of residents to al-Awja
Security

2019-11-27

Salaheddine government prepares for return of residents to al-Awja

Residents were displaced in 2014 when security forces fought to liberate the area from ISIS. Now work is under way to restore services and enable the return of IDPs.

Heavy bombardment heralds Syrian regime advance in Idlib
Security

2019-11-26

Heavy bombardment heralds Syrian regime advance in Idlib

Syrian and Russian airstrikes have emptied villages and towns in rural Idlib and Hama, paving the way for a ground advance, an activist says.