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Syrian regime, Tahrir al-Sham wrestle in rural Idlib
Security

2019-11-21

Syrian regime, Tahrir al-Sham wrestle in rural Idlib

Fierce fighting is ongoing in eastern Idlib province as the regime and its allies seek to wrest control of the area from Tahrir al-Sham.

Iraqi forces launch surprise anti-ISIS attack in Mutaibija
Security

2019-11-20

Iraqi forces launch surprise anti-ISIS attack in Mutaibija

ISIS remnants have been converging on the area that lies between Salaheddine and Diyala in a bid to regroup, but Iraqi forces are on the lookout.

Iraqi forces secure al-Qayyarah outskirts from ISIS threat
Security

2019-11-18

Iraqi forces secure al-Qayyarah outskirts from ISIS threat

The district, along with other towns south of Mosul, has been the site of successive military campaigns over the past two months to crack down on ISIS remnants.

Russian strikes continue to kill civilians in Idlib
Security

2019-11-18

Russian strikes continue to kill civilians in Idlib

Airstrikes on the city of Saraqeb and the village of al-Milaja have left at least nine civilians dead and many others wounded, an activist says.

Iraqi forces destroy ISIS shelters near Allas oilfield
Security

2019-11-15

Iraqi forces destroy ISIS shelters near Allas oilfield

Security forces have been protecting the Allas and Ajeel oilfields from ISIS attacks in co-operation with Salaheddine police and tribesmen.

Iraqi forces nab ISIS 'incursions commander' in Ninawa
Security

2019-11-14

Iraqi forces nab ISIS 'incursions commander' in Ninawa

Officials say the ISIS operative was responsible for a spate of attacks carried out over the last two years in east Mosul and western Ninawa.

Iraq eyes closer ties with France through military, economic co-operation
Security

2019-11-14

Iraq eyes closer ties with France through military, economic co-operation

French president Emmanuel Macron is slated to visit Iraq in November to explore further co-operation on the military, security and economic fronts.

Anbar district begins home-rebuilding campaign
Security

2019-11-13

Anbar district begins home-rebuilding campaign

The campaign aims to rehabilitate at least 700 homes damaged during the battle to oust ISIS from the western Anbar district of al-Baghdadi.

Iraqi forces raid ISIS hideouts in Makhmour district
Security

2019-11-12

Iraqi forces raid ISIS hideouts in Makhmour district

More than a dozen ISIS remnants who had been hiding out in the mountainous area south-east of Mosul were killed in the surprise operation.

Trade stagnant as al-Qaim border crossing serves Iran-backed militias
Security

2019-11-08

Trade stagnant as al-Qaim border crossing serves Iran-backed militias

The reopening of the border linking Baghdad and Damascus brought hope of an economic revival that has yet to materialise.