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ISIS elements reveal true nature in east Syria
Terrorism

2019-03-04

ISIS elements reveal true nature in east Syria

The group's fighters and emirs have not hesitated to use civilians as human shields, and have used them as bargaining chips to obtain food.

Severed heads found in mass grave near Syria ISIS pocket
Terrorism

2019-03-01

Severed heads found in mass grave near Syria ISIS pocket

It is believed many of the victims are Yazidi women captured by the group as sex slaves, the fate of many of whom is still unknown.

Exhumations begin at 'largest' ISIS mass grave in al-Raqa
Terrorism

2019-02-27

Exhumations begin at 'largest' ISIS mass grave in al-Raqa

Two mass graves containing the remains of ISIS victims have been discovered in the area around al-Raqa city and are being exhumed.

ISIS-controlled mosques lose protected status
Terrorism

2019-02-26

ISIS-controlled mosques lose protected status

Using mosques as military command centres and arms depots strips these structures of their sanctity and their protected status.

ISIS targets Iraqis hunting for truffles in the desert
Terrorism

2019-02-20

ISIS targets Iraqis hunting for truffles in the desert

Iraqi forces have freed five out of eight men who were kidnaped in recent days in remote areas of Anbar, while the bodies of six others were found near the border with Saudi Arabia.

Iraqis urged to be on guard for ISIS-planted mines
Terrorism

2019-02-18

Iraqis urged to be on guard for ISIS-planted mines

Iraqi forces are working tirelessly to clear mines and improvised explosive devices left behind by ISIS, but warn civilians that dangers remain.

ISIS deploys female bombers in last Syria bastion
Terrorism

2019-02-15

ISIS deploys female bombers in last Syria bastion

The group has been using women as suicide bombers as it makes a last desperate stand against the Syrian Democratic Forces in Deir Ezzor.

SDF close to finishing fight to oust ISIS in Syria
Terrorism

2019-02-14

SDF close to finishing fight to oust ISIS in Syria

ISIS elements have retreated to an area of one square kilometre at the edge of the Deir Ezzor town of Baghouz al-Fawqani.

ISIS allies join Syrian regime forces in Daraa
Terrorism

2019-02-13

ISIS allies join Syrian regime forces in Daraa

In a bid to quell protests in the southern province, the Syrian regime has allowed members of the extremist faction to join its ranks.

Iraqis recruited by pro-Iran militias to fight in Syria struggle upon return
Terrorism

2019-02-12

Iraqis recruited by pro-Iran militias to fight in Syria struggle upon return

Iran-backed militias have been recruiting Iraqi men from underserved areas to fight in Syria in exchange for money, but abandon them if they get injured and return home.