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Anbar to allow cleared ISIS families to return
Security

2019-02-20

Anbar to allow cleared ISIS families to return

As Iraq grapples with how to deal with the families of ISIS elements, Anbar has been slowly reintegrating them into their communities.

Shelling, bombings devastate Idlib's civilians
Security

2019-02-19

Shelling, bombings devastate Idlib's civilians

A climate of fear has enveloped Idlib city in the aftermath of a double bomb attack that killed 24 people, including four children.

Joint Iraqi forces sweep area south of Samarra
Security

2019-02-19

Joint Iraqi forces sweep area south of Samarra

Security forces have concluded a four-day sweep to clear ISIS remnants and weapons caches from an area of about 3,600 square kilometres.

Iraqi intelligence breaks up dozens of ISIS cells
Security

2019-02-13

Iraqi intelligence breaks up dozens of ISIS cells

Over a period of 15 months, Iraqi intelligence tracked down and arrested some of the most dangerous ISIS cells in Baghdad and Anbar.

French forces support Middle East stability
Security

2019-02-12

French forces support Middle East stability

French forces have been training and supporting Iraqi and Syrian Democratic Forces and patrolling regional waters to secure maritime routes.

SDF on final push to oust ISIS from Syria
Security

2019-02-11

SDF on final push to oust ISIS from Syria

The last phase of the operation against ISIS in Deir Ezzor should be over in 10 days at most, as the area controlled by the group does not exceed a few square kilometres, SDF officials said.

Iraq mobilises more troops to fortify border with Syria
Security

2019-02-11

Iraq mobilises more troops to fortify border with Syria

Iraqi forces are gearing up to protect their country's border from any possible attacks or infiltration attempts by ISIS as the battle intensifies against the group's remnants in Syria.

Iraqi forces, Peshmerga increase co-operation against ISIS
Security

2019-02-08

Iraqi forces, Peshmerga increase co-operation against ISIS

A new round of meeting between the two sides led to agreements to enhance security in remote areas where ISIS remnants are seeking refuge.

Idlib towns declare themselves 'distressed areas' over regime shelling
Security

2019-02-07

Idlib towns declare themselves 'distressed areas' over regime shelling

Towns inside the de-militarised zone declared by Turkey and Russia have seen an exodus of civilians in the face of continued regime shelling.

France committed to its partnership with Iraq: officials
Security

2019-02-06

France committed to its partnership with Iraq: officials

During a recent visit to Baghdad, the French foreign minister expressed his country's full support for Iraq's unity, security and sovereignty.