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Idlib activist says buffer zone has not brought security
Security

2018-10-11

Idlib activist says buffer zone has not brought security

Despite the establishment of a buffer zone, Idlib residents remain concerned about the continuing presence of armed extremist groups.

'Last Warning Operations' target ISIS remnants in Anbar desert
Security

2018-10-09

'Last Warning Operations' target ISIS remnants in Anbar desert

The large-scale campaign aims to fully eliminate ISIS elements hiding in the desert areas of western Iraq, an official told Diyaruna.

Iraqi forces bust cell forging fake IDs for ISIS remnants
Security

2018-10-04

Iraqi forces bust cell forging fake IDs for ISIS remnants

Hundreds of templates of official identity cards, personal IDs, residence documents and nationality certificates were found in a raid on the cell's hideout in Mosul.

ISIS remnants cornered in Tigris river basin
Security

2018-10-03

ISIS remnants cornered in Tigris river basin

ISIS remnants who have been hiding out in the dense foliage along the river banks south of Mosul are being rooted out by joint Iraqi forces.

French Navy vessels monitor Syria from coast
Security

2018-10-03

French Navy vessels monitor Syria from coast

French vessels stationed off Latakia have the capacity to confirm any use of chemical weapons and respond to any violations with force.

Heet security project aims to prevent infiltration
Security

2018-10-02

Heet security project aims to prevent infiltration

Extremist infiltration will be easier to detect in the Anbar district under a new system that provides families with a security code number.

Iraqi police kill 22 ISIS remnants in al-Hawijah
Security

2018-10-01

Iraqi police kill 22 ISIS remnants in al-Hawijah

A major security operation was launched Friday in the Kirkuk province district to clear its villages of ISIS elements.

ISF dismantle terror cell in Syria's al-Raqa city
Security

2018-10-01

ISF dismantle terror cell in Syria's al-Raqa city

Internal Security Forces uncovered a plot to stage an attack in the city just ahead of the first anniversary of its liberation from ISIS.

Iraqi forces begin new anti-ISIS sweep in al-Sharqat
Security

2018-09-28

Iraqi forces begin new anti-ISIS sweep in al-Sharqat

The new campaign, backed by tribal forces, is the latest in a series of operations to secure the edges of the Salaheddine province district.

10 ISIS elements arrested in security raids in Mosul
Security

2018-09-27

10 ISIS elements arrested in security raids in Mosul

Relentless security efforts have netted 10 individuals wanted on terrorism charges based on tip-offs by the local population and intelligence information.