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Terrorism

Iraq cracks down on 'digital terrorism'
Terrorism

2019-01-11

Iraq cracks down on 'digital terrorism'

The Iraqi government recently closed down 88 social media accounts that incite extremism and promote weapons sales.

ISIS roiled by infighting between Iraqi, Uzbek elements
Terrorism

2019-01-09

ISIS roiled by infighting between Iraqi, Uzbek elements

Internal divisions have emerged within the ranks of ISIS as the group faces increasing pressure and Iraqi veterans seek to assert their control.

ISIS remnants retreat to remote parts of Diyala
Terrorism

2019-01-08

ISIS remnants retreat to remote parts of Diyala

Only small clusters of ISIS elements remain in the province, Iraqi officials say, and these are riven by infighting as they come under pressure.

Tahrir al-Sham seizes control of western rural Aleppo
Terrorism

2019-01-07

Tahrir al-Sham seizes control of western rural Aleppo

The extremist alliance has expanded its presence in rural Aleppo, Idlib and Hama provinces at the expense of various opposition factions.

Iraq to exhume all mass graves of ISIS victims
Terrorism

2019-01-04

Iraq to exhume all mass graves of ISIS victims

Bringing this issue to closure will end a painful chapter for the victims' families, says Iraq's Independent High Commission for Human Rights.

Tahrir al-Sham expands its footprint in rural Aleppo
Terrorism

2019-01-03

Tahrir al-Sham expands its footprint in rural Aleppo

Fierce fighting in western rural Aleppo has seen the extremist alliance expand in the area at the expense of the Syrian Liberation Front.

Mine removal efforts make progress in Iraq
Terrorism

2018-12-24

Mine removal efforts make progress in Iraq

Iraqi and international teams have been working to remove mines and explosives and to warn the civilian population that dangers remain.

Thousands of ISIS elements face trial in Iraq
Terrorism

2018-12-21

Thousands of ISIS elements face trial in Iraq

Arrests, trial and sentencing happen in accordance with Iraqi law and international human rights standards, officials say.

Iraqi, international co-operation to end terror financing
Terrorism

2018-12-20

Iraqi, international co-operation to end terror financing

Regular surveillance and monitoring of bank accounts and currency exchange bureaus continue to be enforced with the help of modern technology and international partnerships.

Tahrir al-Sham expels displaced Ghouta families from their homes in Idlib
Terrorism

2018-12-20

Tahrir al-Sham expels displaced Ghouta families from their homes in Idlib

The group has forcibly evacuated families from their homes in order to secure housing for its own elements, particularly foreign fighters, an activist told Diyaruna.