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ISIS element accused of killing Albu Nimr tribesmen arrested in Anbar
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2018-12-07

ISIS element accused of killing Albu Nimr tribesmen arrested in Anbar

The militant participated in the slaughter of hundreds of Albu Nimr tribe members between 2014 and 2015.

Tables turn for ISIS victims in Ninawa province
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2018-12-06

Tables turn for ISIS victims in Ninawa province

Civilians who suffered the most at the hands of ISIS are the most likely to come forward with tips about suspicious activity, officials say.

Special intelligence force to target ISIS remnants in Ninawa
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2018-12-05

Special intelligence force to target ISIS remnants in Ninawa

The 1st Mission Regiment has been dispatched to conduct high-level operations against the group's remnants and consolidate security.

Iraqi forces zero in on ISIS's Anbar arsenals
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2018-12-05

Iraqi forces zero in on ISIS's Anbar arsenals

The group's weapon stockpiles have been depleted as a result of targeted security operations, and access to new deliveries is being blocked.

Diyala police track ISIS in province's orchards
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2018-11-28

Diyala police track ISIS in province's orchards

A newly formed special force has been tracking down ISIS remnants hiding out in the province's orchards and agricultural areas.

Iraqi forces target covert ISIS networks in Kirkuk
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2018-11-27

Iraqi forces target covert ISIS networks in Kirkuk

Iraqi forces have redoubled their efforts to oust ISIS from the province, targeting the group's covert networks in a string of operations.

Iraqi forces torch ISIS rest-houses in Kirkuk
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2018-11-27

Iraqi forces torch ISIS rest-houses in Kirkuk

Weapons and explosives found at three ISIS rest-houses in Kirkuk have been destroyed, and the hideouts themselves have been burned.

ISIS faces heaviest losses of the year in Diyala
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2018-11-23

ISIS faces heaviest losses of the year in Diyala

Forces from the Diyala Operations Command have had a series of recent successes targeting ISIS hideouts and tunnels in the province.

Urban ISIS sleeper cells lose grip in Anbar cities
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2018-11-22

Urban ISIS sleeper cells lose grip in Anbar cities

Iraqi forces have been working to eradicate ISIS sleeper cells in urban areas by tracking members down and monitoring their movements.

Iraqi forces destroy ISIS's chemical stockpiles
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2018-11-21

Iraqi forces destroy ISIS's chemical stockpiles

The extremist group had stockpiled chemicals used in the manufacture of weapons, which Iraqi forces have been systematically destroying.