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Al-Khalidiya liberation opens new phase in war
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2016-08-04

Al-Khalidiya liberation opens new phase in war

With no more strongholds left in eastern Anbar, the regional threat posed by the 'Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant' has greatly diminished.

ISIL uses Manbij civilians as human shields
Terrorism

2016-08-04

ISIL uses Manbij civilians as human shields

The 'Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant' has booby-trapped all entrances to the city and deployed snipers to fire on anyone who tries to escape.

ISIL denounced for targeting civilians in Syria’s Qamishli
Terrorism

2016-08-03

ISIL denounced for targeting civilians in Syria’s Qamishli

An 'Islamic State of Iraq and the Levent' suicide bomber detonated his explosives-laden truck in front of a mosque in the northern border city.

Iraqi army, tribes take on last ISIL strongholds in Anbar
Terrorism

2016-07-26

Iraqi army, tribes take on last ISIL strongholds in Anbar

The tribes of Anbar are joining forces with the Iraq army in a military operation to purge the 'Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant' from the province.

Major operations to rebuild Fallujah under way
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2016-07-25

Major operations to rebuild Fallujah under way

Anbar authorities say by September the tens of thousands of residents who were displaced by conflict will be able to return to a functioning city.

ISIL funding tactics mirror gang activities
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2016-07-25

ISIL funding tactics mirror gang activities

Setbacks have forced the 'Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant' to resort to more criminal activity to fund its activities, experts tell Diyaruna.

Mosul residents clash with ISIL as Iraqi army approaches
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2016-07-22

Mosul residents clash with ISIL as Iraqi army approaches

A string of recent victories by the Iraqi army south of Mosul has encouraged the city's residents to start an uprising against the extremist group.

Iraqi army eyes Mosul as reinforcements arrive
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2016-07-21

Iraqi army eyes Mosul as reinforcements arrive

Contingents of police are arriving in liberated areas, allowing the Iraqi army to focus on driving the 'Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant' from Mosul.

Iraq to compensate families of al-Karrada attack
Terrorism

2016-07-20

Iraq to compensate families of al-Karrada attack

The government will begin disbursing payments to those affected by the July 3rd bombing amid enhanced security measures to prevent future attacks.

Iraqis unite in mourning for al-Karrada dead
Terrorism

2016-07-13

Iraqis unite in mourning for al-Karrada dead

The 'Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant' claimed the suicide bombing at a crowded Baghdad shopping centre that killed 292 civilians just before Eid al-Fitr.