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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.

Syrian activist's death sentence stirs anger against Tahrir al-Sham
Terrorism

2018-12-17

Syrian activist's death sentence stirs anger against Tahrir al-Sham

Syrian activists and civilians have been protesting a death sentence the extremist alliance has issued against activist Amjad al-Maleh.

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.