Terrorism

Syria forum seeks to counter ISIS's ideology
Terrorism

2019-07-08

Syria forum seeks to counter ISIS's ideology

An international forum to discuss ways to confront ISIS ideology is under way in north-eastern Syria's Qamishli province.
Iran-backed groups behind rocket attacks in Iraq: expert
Terrorism

2019-06-21

Iran-backed groups behind rocket attacks in Iraq: expert

The rockets were fired from launchers made or restored by militias loyal to Iran, an Iraqi military expert said.
Iraq culture ministry to roll out counter-extremism initiative
Terrorism

2019-06-06

Iraq culture ministry to roll out counter-extremism initiative

The new effort seeks to prevent extremist ideology from taking root across the country with help and support from a range of partners.
Diyala police arrest 2 ISIS chief financiers
Terrorism

2019-06-03

Diyala police arrest 2 ISIS chief financiers

The militants had been threatening to set wheat fields on fire if farmers refused to pay them protection money.
Yazidi community rejects ISIS-fathered children
Terrorism

2019-05-24

Yazidi community rejects ISIS-fathered children

Yazidi women who were raped by ISIS fighters and seek to return are facing a dilemma, as their community is not accepting their children.
Iraqi militia leader flaunts close ties with Iran
Terrorism

2019-05-20

Iraqi militia leader flaunts close ties with Iran

PMF deputy head Abu Mahdi al-Muhandis has announced his solidarity with the IRGC, after the US designated it as a terrorist organisation.
Iran's financial woes curb its expansion in Syria
Terrorism

2019-05-17

Iran's financial woes curb its expansion in Syria

Russia has been helped in its efforts to expand its influence in Syria by Iran's inability to fund the IRGC and allied militias and initiatives.
Extremists frustrate aid effort in north-west Syria
Terrorism

2019-05-15

Extremists frustrate aid effort in north-west Syria

Relief workers say extremists are adding to the huge challenges they face in violence-plagued north-west Syria where a fragile ceasefire is at risk.
Idlib civilians fear al-Joulani video will escalate conflict
Terrorism

2019-05-13

Idlib civilians fear al-Joulani video will escalate conflict

Tahrir al-Sham leader Abu Muhammad al-Joulani issued a call to arms in a new video appearance and meeting with media activists.
Mosul sculptors restore cherished city landmarks
Terrorism

2019-05-01

Mosul sculptors restore cherished city landmarks

A statue known as 'the liquorice drink salesman' that stood on al-Sawas roundabout until it was vandalized by ISIS is the first to be restored.