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Western trio warns Syria over chemical weapons use
Security

2018-08-22

Western trio warns Syria over chemical weapons use

In a joint statement, the US, France and Britain voiced concern at the potential for further use of chemical weapons, and resolved to act.

Al-Qaim sees improved security, return of displaced families
Security

2018-08-21

Al-Qaim sees improved security, return of displaced families

Despite its proximity to the Syrian border, the western Anbar city has been witnessing calm, stability and a return of its displaced population.

Iraqi forces nab ISIS element involved in 2014 Sinjar attacks
Security

2018-08-20

Iraqi forces nab ISIS element involved in 2014 Sinjar attacks

Mustafa Hamza Mustafa Abd Al Mala participated in the killing of Yazidis and the enslavement of Yazidi women, according to Ninawa police.

Manbij marks 2nd anniversary of its liberation
Security

2018-08-20

Manbij marks 2nd anniversary of its liberation

The Aleppo province city has seen improved security and the restoration of most public services since ISIS was driven out of the area.

Iraqi strike destroys ISIS operations room in Syria
Security

2018-08-17

Iraqi strike destroys ISIS operations room in Syria

A cross-border strike targeting a gathering of ISIS leaders in Albu Kamal destroyed an operations room and killed top commanders.

Senior ISIS leaders killed on Iraqi-Syrian border
Security

2018-08-16

Senior ISIS leaders killed on Iraqi-Syrian border

A strike on a gathering of ISIS leaders in the border area has killed a number of the group's first- and second-tier leaders, including Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi's father-in-law, an Iraqi official said.

Ninawa's Tal Afar on road to recovery: mayor
Security

2018-08-16

Ninawa's Tal Afar on road to recovery: mayor

A year after ISIS was ousted, public services are improving and displaced families are returning, with rehabilitation work well under way.

Iraqi forces hit ISIS hideout near Syria border
Security

2018-08-15

Iraqi forces hit ISIS hideout near Syria border

Iraqi and coalition forces conducted a massive assault on an ISIS hideout in the Anbar district of Anah, killing around 20 leaders and fighters.

Syrian regime renews rural Idlib bombardment
Security

2018-08-14

Syrian regime renews rural Idlib bombardment

Many civilians have been forced to flee to safer areas in the centre of the province after coming under renewed aerial bombardment.

Al-Rutba immune to ISIS infiltration: mayor
Security

2018-08-13

Al-Rutba immune to ISIS infiltration: mayor

The western Anbar city is experiencing improved security and has not seen a major security breach in two years, al-Rutba mayor told Diyaruna.