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Coalition, SDF committed to eradicating ISIS, supporting civilians in Syria
Security

2020-10-23

Coalition, SDF committed to eradicating ISIS, supporting civilians in Syria

In addition to providing security in north-eastern Syria by fighting ISIS, the international coalition and SDF have supported local economies.

SDF, international coalition target ISIS cells
Security

2020-10-19

SDF, international coalition target ISIS cells

Security forces arrested more than 50 militants within a nine-day period, and seized large quantities of weapons and ammunition.

Militias rob Anbar schools, government buildings
Security

2020-10-16

Militias rob Anbar schools, government buildings

Recently renovated schools and government offices have been stripped bare as militias steal items they later sell in Syria, local officials say.

HRW urges sanctions over civilian deaths in Idlib
Security

2020-10-15

HRW urges sanctions over civilian deaths in Idlib

The rights watchdog documented 46 attacks on civilian facilities in the north-western province between April 2019 and March 2020.

SDF nab ISIS elements, cells in Deir Ezzor raids
Security

2020-10-14

SDF nab ISIS elements, cells in Deir Ezzor raids

Security forces arrested 30 extremists during operations in the eastern province, among them those who had carried out prior attacks.

Syrian detainees to be released from al-Hol camp
Security

2020-10-07

Syrian detainees to be released from al-Hol camp

Tribal leaders will confirm the place of residence of those to be released, and will pledge they will not commit security-related offenses.

600,000 displaced Iraqi families return home post-ISIS
Security

2020-10-07

600,000 displaced Iraqi families return home post-ISIS

Anbar has led Iraq in ensuring the return of its displaced population and securing basic services, a local official said.

International coalition supports Deir Ezzor development
Security

2020-10-06

International coalition supports Deir Ezzor development

The right kind of development can serve as a bulwark against the return of ISIS and will stymie its attempts to recruit youth, activist says.

Iraqi forces launch fierce attacks against ISIS in Diyala
Security

2020-10-05

Iraqi forces launch fierce attacks against ISIS in Diyala

Pre-emptive operations in the province aim to eradicate the presence of militants in remote, sparsely populated areas.

Iraqi forces kill 5 ISIS remnants in Wadi al-Tharthar
Security

2020-10-02

Iraqi forces kill 5 ISIS remnants in Wadi al-Tharthar

Phase two of Operation al-Jazeera Lions will track down ISIS remnants who have escaped security pressure in Kanous Island.