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Iran-backed militias inflame tensions in Iraq
Terrorism

2017-04-17

Iran-backed militias inflame tensions in Iraq

Iraqi officials tell Diyaruna that abuses committed by Iran-backed militias are undermining Iraqi efforts to maintain stability in liberated areas.

ISIL elements withdraw support for 'caliph'
Terrorism

2017-04-14

ISIL elements withdraw support for 'caliph'

New divisions are surfacing within the 'Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant', observers say, as mistrust of the group's leadership takes hold.

As SDF advance, ISIL traps al-Raqa residents
Terrorism

2017-04-13

As SDF advance, ISIL traps al-Raqa residents

The ongoing battles in rural al-Raqa have achieved great gains for the Syrian Democratic Forces. But civilians are choking under the tightening grip of extremists.

ISIL spreads false claims about al-Tabqa dam
Terrorism

2017-04-13

ISIL spreads false claims about al-Tabqa dam

The Syrian Democratic Forces say they have made it a priority to protect the integrity of the dam on the Euphrates River and prevent a breach.

ISIL struggles to meet its financial obligations
Terrorism

2017-04-06

ISIL struggles to meet its financial obligations

As its revenues fall, the 'Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant' has reduced fighter salaries, benefits and blood-money payments to widows.

Mosul mosques reopen, rebuild after ISIL attacks
Terrorism

2017-04-03

Mosul mosques reopen, rebuild after ISIL attacks

Mosul residents have been continuing their daily ritual of worship despite 'Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant' attacks targeting mosques.

Anbar officials receive word of ISIL defections
Terrorism

2017-03-24

Anbar officials receive word of ISIL defections

Iraqi officials report that dozens of 'Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant' elements in Anbar province regret joining the group and want to leave it.

Mahan Air: the airline facilitating Iran-backed conflicts in the Middle East
Terrorism

2017-03-24

Mahan Air: the airline facilitating Iran-backed conflicts in the Middle East

The privately-owned carrier has been accused of transporting weapons and fighters to conflict zones throughout the region, experts say.

Al-Baghdadi flees Mosul, abandons fighters
Terrorism

2017-03-21

Al-Baghdadi flees Mosul, abandons fighters

The 'Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant' leader has left the city as his group's defences are crumbling, leaving his increasingly frustrated fighters behind.

Al-Masri killing hurts al-Qaeda in Syria: experts
Terrorism

2017-03-20

Al-Masri killing hurts al-Qaeda in Syria: experts

The operative was second in command after Ayman al-Zawahiri and a highly influential figure among Egyptian and Arab extremists in Syria.