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Apprehension prevails in Idlib after clashes between Tahrir al-Sham, opposition
Terrorism

2018-11-01

Apprehension prevails in Idlib after clashes between Tahrir al-Sham, opposition

A ceasefire agreement has come into effect early Wednesday between the two sides, but a general state of alert prevails.

Iraq ramps up anti-ISIS funding operations
Terrorism

2018-10-31

Iraq ramps up anti-ISIS funding operations

Iraqi authorities have blacklisted 400 financial entities over the past few years for their support of terror groups.

Child among casualties of Idlib city centre blast
Terrorism

2018-10-22

Child among casualties of Idlib city centre blast

An improvised explosive device planted beneath a civilian vehicle near a food distribution centre detonated, killing five.

Tahrir al-Sham rounds up dissenters in Idlib town
Terrorism

2018-10-16

Tahrir al-Sham rounds up dissenters in Idlib town

During a dawn raid on the western Idlib town of Ain La Rose, the extremist alliance executed one of its opponents and detained 15 others.

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.