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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.

Collapse of ISIS 'caliphate' in Middle East hastens group's demise elsewhere
Terrorism

2017-12-25

Collapse of ISIS 'caliphate' in Middle East hastens group's demise elsewhere

The defeat of ISIS in Iraq and Syria will bring an end to the group in Afghanistan, Pakistan and Central Asia -- where security forces are ready to deal with any new challenges, analysts say.

Tahrir al-Sham closes interim government offices in Idlib
Terrorism

2017-12-20

Tahrir al-Sham closes interim government offices in Idlib

The group's elements raided the Syrian Interim Government's offices in the city of Maarat al-Numan and shut down a number of pharmacies.

Tensions run high between Tahrir al-Sham, rival group in Eastern Ghouta
Terrorism

2017-12-19

Tensions run high between Tahrir al-Sham, rival group in Eastern Ghouta

Jaish al-Islam confirm it had executed around 20 fighters of rival alliance Tahrir al-Sham during previous clashes in Eastern Ghouta.

Iraq's Central Bank targets terror financing
Terrorism

2017-12-15

Iraq's Central Bank targets terror financing

The Central Bank of Iraq has introduced new measures to prevent terror groups and criminal elements from exploiting the banking system.

Chess, smokes, therapy for ex-ISIS fighters at Syria rehab centre
Terrorism

2017-12-15

Chess, smokes, therapy for ex-ISIS fighters at Syria rehab centre

Ex-ISIS fighters are undergoing intensive rehabilitation courses in the town of Marea to wash away extremist habits and help them reintegrate into society.

Tahrir al-Sham warns interim government to close offices in Idlib
Terrorism

2017-12-13

Tahrir al-Sham warns interim government to close offices in Idlib

The group on Sunday issued a warning to the Syrian Interim Government to end its activities in the province within three days.

ISIS 'caliphate' has disintegrated in Syria: observers
Terrorism

2017-12-12

ISIS 'caliphate' has disintegrated in Syria: observers

The group no longer controls a single town in the country, with only gaggles of fighters launching 'short-lived attacks'.

Tahrir al-Sham punishes rural Idlib residents for refusing to pay new tax
Terrorism

2017-12-08

Tahrir al-Sham punishes rural Idlib residents for refusing to pay new tax

The group has dissolved Ariha's local council and cut off electricity from the city after widespread rejection of a new 'service tax'.

ISIS kills men who refused to relinquish homes
Terrorism

2017-12-07

ISIS kills men who refused to relinquish homes

ISIS elements executed two men in the rural Deir Ezzor town of al-Kashkiya for refusing to relinquish their homes to the group.