Terrorism

5 children, 2 women killed in Baghdad airport rocket attack
Terrorism

2020-09-29

5 children, 2 women killed in Baghdad airport rocket attack

The incident, widely blamed on Iran-backed militias, led to the death of seven members of one family when a rocket targeting the airport landed instead on their home.
SDF hand over remains of soldiers killed by ISIS to Syrian regime
Terrorism

2020-09-23

SDF hand over remains of soldiers killed by ISIS to Syrian regime

The Syrian soldiers were executed by the terror group in 2014 after they were surrounded, unarmed, in al-Raqa.
Britain sends evidence to US into ISIS 'Beatles'
Terrorism

2020-09-22

Britain sends evidence to US into ISIS 'Beatles'

The transfer of material is intended to help in the prosecution of two ISIS elements wanted by the US for the murder of two journalists and an aid worker.
US charges citizen with providing support to ISIS
Terrorism

2020-09-17

US charges citizen with providing support to ISIS

Lirim Sylejmani, who was captured by the Syrian Democratic Forces last year, has been accused of providing material support to the terror group.
Kyrgyz membership in Russia's Wagner Group sends warning to Central Asia
Terrorism

2020-09-14

Kyrgyz membership in Russia's Wagner Group sends warning to Central Asia

Three Kyrgyz citizens are among over a dozen foreign nationals accused of fighting for the Russian mercenary group in Ukraine. The group is expanding its operations worldwide.
Iraqi forces hunt for ISIS remnants in Diyala outskirts
Terrorism

2020-09-11

Iraqi forces hunt for ISIS remnants in Diyala outskirts

The militants have been seeking refuge on the edges of the province, where a conducive topography and the absence of local residents facilitate their movement.
Amid heightened surveillance, ISIS turns to lesser-known apps
Terrorism

2020-09-10

Amid heightened surveillance, ISIS turns to lesser-known apps

As major social media networks shut down channels and pages affiliated with ISIS, the group has tried to exploit lesser-known platforms.
Syria Kurds transfer some ISIS-linked foreign families from camp
Terrorism

2020-09-08

Syria Kurds transfer some ISIS-linked foreign families from camp

Dozens of families have been transferred to Roj camp after showing remorse over their ties to the extremist group, a Kurdish official said.
Iran supplying weapons to Horn of Africa via Yemen
Terrorism

2020-09-07

Iran supplying weapons to Horn of Africa via Yemen

Via the Houthi militia, Iran has turned Yemen into a hub for the export of ammunition and weapons to terrorist groups in Somalia, which violates UN Security Council resolutions.
Turkey detains top ISIS member: minister
Terrorism

2020-09-01

Turkey detains top ISIS member: minister

The group's Turkey commander had been receiving orders from Syria and Iraq and was asked to organise protests in the country, Interior Minister Suleyman Soylu said.