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Tahrir al-Sham defectors join al-Qaeda in Syria
Terrorism

2018-01-29

Tahrir al-Sham defectors join al-Qaeda in Syria

Hardliners from Tahrir al-Sham have been breaking with the extremist alliance to join ranks with a new formation of al-Qaeda fighters in Syria.

IRGC chief directs foreign mercenaries in Syria
Terrorism

2018-01-25

IRGC chief directs foreign mercenaries in Syria

The broad powers assigned to IRGC commander Abu Bagher reveal the depth of Iran's involvement in the Syrian war, experts say.

Lawlessness, killings in the Syrian city of Idlib
Terrorism

2018-01-17

Lawlessness, killings in the Syrian city of Idlib

Assassinations and bombings have become commonplace in Idlib city, which is controlled by Tahrir al-Sham.

ISIS expands into rural Idlib, Hama border area
Terrorism

2018-01-11

ISIS expands into rural Idlib, Hama border area

As the rival Tahrir al-Sham alliance comes under fire from the Syrian regime, ISIS has moved into the territory it once held, activists tell Diyaruna.

Iraqis struggle to identify ISIS victims' remains
Terrorism

2018-01-10

Iraqis struggle to identify ISIS victims' remains

Hundreds of missing Iraqis whose fate is yet unknown may have been executed by ISIS and buried in mass graves, Iraqi officials say.

Death toll rises after Idlib extremist base blast
Terrorism

2018-01-09

Death toll rises after Idlib extremist base blast

The toll from a Sunday night blast targeting the extremist Ajnad al-Qawqaz faction has continued to climb, with civilians listed among the dead.

Idlib residents protest against Tahrir al-Sham
Terrorism

2018-01-08

Idlib residents protest against Tahrir al-Sham

Popular rejection of the extremist alliance has been on the rise, with demonstrations staged at the Free Aleppo University and in several villages.

Tahrir al-Sham suffers losses in Eastern Ghouta
Terrorism

2018-01-05

Tahrir al-Sham suffers losses in Eastern Ghouta

The extremist alliance has been engaged in fierce fighting in towns near Damascus, where local opinion has turned against it, activists say.

Tahrir al-Sham blocks street vendors in Idlib
Terrorism

2018-01-03

Tahrir al-Sham blocks street vendors in Idlib

The reason behind the move is the vendors' refusal to pay taxes imposed by the extremist alliance, activists and vendors tell Diyaruna.

White Flag group no cause for alarm, Iraq says
Terrorism

2017-12-26

White Flag group no cause for alarm, Iraq says

An emerging terror group that shares the ideology of ISIS does not pose a significant threat to the country's security, Iraqi officials say.