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Coalition raids take down ISIS finance network in Iraq
Terrorism

2018-10-12

Coalition raids take down ISIS finance network in Iraq

Ten members of an ISIS-affiliated financial network were arrested this week during a joint security operation in Baghdad and Erbil.

Syrians call on Tahrir al-Sham to release activists
Terrorism

2018-09-25

Syrians call on Tahrir al-Sham to release activists

Idlib activists are calling on the extremist alliance to release two of their colleagues, who were detained while advocating for civilians.

As tension builds, extremists join forces in Idlib
Terrorism

2018-09-13

As tension builds, extremists join forces in Idlib

Ahead of an anticipated regime assault, Tahrir al-Sham and ISIS have negotiated a truce, and ISIS has joined forces with rival Hurras al-Din.

ISIS remnants target remote Diyala villages
Terrorism

2018-09-03

ISIS remnants target remote Diyala villages

Despite a spate of sporadic, nighttime attacks on remote villages and outlying areas of the province, ISIS is no longer capable of engaging Iraqi forces.

ISIS elements turn against each other online
Terrorism

2018-08-31

ISIS elements turn against each other online

The group's supporters and sympathisers have been feuding online, trading accusations of betrayal and collaboration on social media.

IRGC-allied militias further Iran's goals in Syria
Terrorism

2018-08-30

IRGC-allied militias further Iran's goals in Syria

Militias formed, trained and funded by the Iranian regime will ensure the Islamic Republic's continued presence and influence in Syria after the war ends.

Al-Baghdadi audio shows ISIS in tailspin: experts
Terrorism

2018-08-27

Al-Baghdadi audio shows ISIS in tailspin: experts

In his first message in almost a year, the shadowy ISIS leader attempts to rally his scattered followers and reassert his leadership.

Iraq supports team investigating ISIS crimes
Terrorism

2018-08-24

Iraq supports team investigating ISIS crimes

The international team has begun collecting evidence of acts that may amount to war crimes, crimes against humanity and genocide.

ISIS 'cubs' pose a present and future threat
Terrorism

2018-08-22

ISIS 'cubs' pose a present and future threat

The group is still attempting to recruit children, experts say, warning that the ill effects of these efforts could put future generations at risk.

Iraqi, tribal forces boost security in Ninawa's al-Baaj
Terrorism

2018-08-21

Iraqi, tribal forces boost security in Ninawa's al-Baaj

ISIS remnants have been targeting local residents in al-Baaj district, recently killing a six-year old boy and his mother.