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Displaced residents return to al-Rashad in Kirkuk
Security

2018-09-21

Displaced residents return to al-Rashad in Kirkuk

A first batch of 70 families has returned to al-Hawijah district now that explosives have been cleared and services have been restored.

Joint forces increase vigilance in Iraq's Upper Euphrates area
Security

2018-09-21

Joint forces increase vigilance in Iraq's Upper Euphrates area

As the Syrian Democratic Forces bear down on ISIS on the other side of the border, joint Iraqi forces step up their operations to prevent ISIS infiltration into the country.

Cautious calm prevails in Syria's Idlib province
Security

2018-09-20

Cautious calm prevails in Syria's Idlib province

Thousands of families have begun to return to their homes following the announcement of a peaceful settlement, while others are opting to wait until the situation gets clearer.

8 Yazidis rescued from ISIS after 4-year ordeal
Security

2018-09-19

8 Yazidis rescued from ISIS after 4-year ordeal

Eight women and children from the minority group have been rescued from ISIS in Syrian territory after spending four years in captivity.

Joint forces kill 4 ISIS remnants in al-Sharqat
Security

2018-09-18

Joint forces kill 4 ISIS remnants in al-Sharqat

The large-scale security operation is part of ongoing efforts to rid the remote areas of Salaheddine, Kirkuk and Ninawa of ISIS remnants.

Anbar’s al-Karma welcomes displaced residents home
Security

2018-09-17

Anbar’s al-Karma welcomes displaced residents home

Basic services are up and running, and security forces continue to conduct sweeps in search of ISIS sites and remnants, officials say.

Iraqi forces boost security in Ninawa desert
Security

2018-09-14

Iraqi forces boost security in Ninawa desert

Security forces have been carrying out search and raid operations in the desert areas of Ninawa province's southern Hatra district.

Iraq deepens international counter-terror co-operation
Security

2018-09-13

Iraq deepens international counter-terror co-operation

Iraq has been exchanging counter-terrorism intelligence information on ISIS operatives and cells with countries in the region and beyond.

SDF launch final phase of Deir Ezzor operation
Security

2018-09-12

SDF launch final phase of Deir Ezzor operation

The Syrian Democratic Forces have begun the final phase of an operation to drive ISIS from the provinces of Deir Ezzor and al-Hasakeh.

Iraqi forces sweep Anbar desert for explosives
Security

2018-09-12

Iraqi forces sweep Anbar desert for explosives

About 175 improvised explosive devices and seven tunnels were destroyed in the latest operation against ISIS remnants in Anbar's desert areas.