Terrorism

Iraq lays cornerstone to rebuild iconic Mosul mosque
Terrorism

2018-12-17

Iraq lays cornerstone to rebuild iconic Mosul mosque

The five-year project to restore the iconic 12th century al-Nuri mosque and its leaning minaret is being paid for by a donation from the UAE.

Iraq takes steps to protect mukhtars from ISIS
Terrorism

2018-12-12

Iraq takes steps to protect mukhtars from ISIS

ISIS has been targeting mukhtars, who have been working to secure their communities against the group in co-operation with the authorities.

Syrian regime's death sentences meaningless, lawyer says
Terrorism

2018-12-12

Syrian regime's death sentences meaningless, lawyer says

Death sentences issued by the Damascus criminal court against extremist leaders, including Abu Mohammed al-Joulani, merely serve as a publicity stunt for the regime, a lawyer says.

Tahrir al-Sham seeks to fully dominate Idlib
Terrorism

2018-12-11

Tahrir al-Sham seeks to fully dominate Idlib

The extremist alliance has been kidnapping activists and civilians to silence dissent and collect ransom, local activists tell Diyaruna.

Tahrir al-Sham, Ahrar al-Sham clash in rural Idlib
Terrorism

2018-12-05

Tahrir al-Sham, Ahrar al-Sham clash in rural Idlib

Fighting broke out between the two sides following a dispute over control of the town of Jadaria and escalated into fierce combat, an activist said.

Syrian artist faces threats from Tahrir al-Sham
Terrorism

2018-12-04

Syrian artist faces threats from Tahrir al-Sham

Artist Ahmed Khalil al-Jalal is being pursued by the extremist alliance for creating and illustrating the banners raised in demonstrations.

Idlib activists warn of new extremist alliance
Terrorism

2018-11-29

Idlib activists warn of new extremist alliance

With extremist groups trapped in Idlib and facing pressure from all sides, civilians fear they will set aside their differences and join forces.

Mosul hikes security after restaurant bombing
Terrorism

2018-11-28

Mosul hikes security after restaurant bombing

Security plans have undergone a comprehensive review that has seen more stringent protective measures put in place, local officials said.

Tahrir al-Sham battles foreign extremists in Idlib
Terrorism

2018-11-19

Tahrir al-Sham battles foreign extremists in Idlib

A small group of hardline foreign fighters has been clashing with Tahrir al-Sham, the dominant force in the region, in the town of Harem.

Iraqi activists warn of renewed ISIS oil smuggling
Terrorism

2018-11-16

Iraqi activists warn of renewed ISIS oil smuggling

Activists have raised concerns that the extremist group has been once again involved in the illegal movement of oil between Iraq and Syria, but authorities say those reports are exaggerated.