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ISIS 'security chief' killed in Tal Afar
Security

2019-05-06

ISIS 'security chief' killed in Tal Afar

The ISIS leader was responsible for attacks that killed dozens of civilians in Mosul and Tal Afar.

Iraqi police destroy ISIS IEDs, sites in al-Hawijah
Security

2019-05-03

Iraqi police destroy ISIS IEDs, sites in al-Hawijah

Federal Police conducted a sweep, clearing ISIS explosives and sites in the villages of al-Hamdaniya, Tuwaylaa, Hashisha and Dulas al-Kubra.

Syrian army subsumes IRGC-affiliated militia
Security

2019-05-02

Syrian army subsumes IRGC-affiliated militia

The IRGC-affiliated Liwa Imam al-Baqir tribal militia has been absorbed into the 137th Infantry Brigade of the Syrian army's 17th Division.

Iraqi forces, tribesmen hunt ISIS remnants in remote desert areas
Security

2019-05-01

Iraqi forces, tribesmen hunt ISIS remnants in remote desert areas

Through increased co-operation with local residents and shepherds, Iraqi forces were able to advance deep into remote desert areas to search for ISIS remnants.

France remains committed to regional stability
Security

2019-04-30

France remains committed to regional stability

France has played a central role in the war against ISIS in Syria and Iraq, and remains committed to its mission to stabilise the situation.

'Tribal warning' ban is working: Iraqi officials
Security

2019-04-29

'Tribal warning' ban is working: Iraqi officials

The Iraqi judiciary's decision to classify the 'Degga Ashairiya' as a terrorist act is part of a wider effort to improve domestic security.

Iraqi forces secure 11 villages in eastern Diyala
Security

2019-04-29

Iraqi forces secure 11 villages in eastern Diyala

Joint forces have begun a large-scale sweep to secure villages along al-Wand river in Diyala's Khanaqin district from ISIS remnants.

Civilian casualties in Russian strikes on rural Idlib
Security

2019-04-29

Civilian casualties in Russian strikes on rural Idlib

Heavy bombardment over the weekend in a previously declared ceasefire zone has left more than 20 dead and many others wounded.

Ongoing operations target ISIS remnants in Kirkuk
Security

2019-04-26

Ongoing operations target ISIS remnants in Kirkuk

A new military operation in Wadi al-Shay, a remote area south of the province, has so far led to the killing of six ISIS elements.

Russian and IRGC-affiliated militias clash in Aleppo
Security

2019-04-26

Russian and IRGC-affiliated militias clash in Aleppo

A battle for control of the area south-east of the city broke out Thursday between an IRGC-affiliated militia and Russia-affiliated Liwa al-Quds.