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Kirkuk sees enhanced security measures to hunt down ISIS remnants
Security

2018-12-14

Kirkuk sees enhanced security measures to hunt down ISIS remnants

A new campaign has so far netted 12 ISIS elements who had infiltrated the city to carry out attacks against its residents and security forces.

Iraq kills dozens of ISIS elements in Syria
Security

2018-12-12

Iraq kills dozens of ISIS elements in Syria

An Iraqi aerial attack on an ISIS meeting in the Syrian town of al-Sousa left more than 40 of the group's elements dead.

ISIS's sharia leadership has collapsed: expert
Security

2018-12-11

ISIS's sharia leadership has collapsed: expert

The group's leaders, who were responsible for drawing up the general framework of its radical ideology, have been falling one after the other.

Regime shelling triggers Idlib displacement
Security

2018-12-10

Regime shelling triggers Idlib displacement

In less than a month, 5,000 families have been displaced from rural Idlib and Hama provinces, with many unable to secure accommodation.

Iraq marks one year since victory against ISIS   
Security

2018-12-10

Iraq marks one year since victory against ISIS   

Speaking on the anniversary of the victory over ISIS, the Prime Minister said Iraq could now turn to address host of other challenges.

ISIS element accused of killing Albu Nimr tribesmen arrested in Anbar
Security

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
Security

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.

Iraqi forces zero in on ISIS's Anbar arsenals
Security

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.

Special intelligence force to target ISIS remnants in Ninawa
Security

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.

Diyala police track ISIS in province's orchards
Security

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.