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Fallujah homeowners begin to receive compensation
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2018-06-01

Fallujah homeowners begin to receive compensation

The first round of financial compensation has been disbursed to residents of the Anbar province city whose homes were damaged by ISIS.

UN adds Iraqi entities to international sanctions list
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2018-05-30

UN adds Iraqi entities to international sanctions list

The UN has added Iraqi individuals and entities to the international sanctions list on the recommendation of the Iraqi government.

Iraqi forces pursue ISIS remnants in Mutaibija
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2018-05-29

Iraqi forces pursue ISIS remnants in Mutaibija

Joint Iraqi forces are conducting an ongoing operation to rid the areas between Diyala and Salaheddine provinces of ISIS remnants.

ISIS remnants cornered between Iraq, Syria
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2018-05-29

ISIS remnants cornered between Iraq, Syria

Syrian Democratic Forces and Iraqi forces, backed by the coalition, have been closing in on ISIS in a final few remaining pockets in eastern Syria.

Widespread looting worries Yarmouk remnants
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2018-05-29

Widespread looting worries Yarmouk remnants

Since ISIS withdrew from the south Damascus camp, Syrian regime and allied forces have been engaging in systemic looting, residents say.

Number of Iraq terror victims in sharp decline
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2018-05-28

Number of Iraq terror victims in sharp decline

A new report from the UN Assistance Mission for Iraq shows the number of terror victims has declined in the aftermath of ISIS's defeat.

Iraq extinguishes last oil well fire set by ISIS
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2018-05-24

Iraq extinguishes last oil well fire set by ISIS

This marks a victory for the environment and the economy, as the fires caused billions of dollars in losses and heavy environmental pollution.

Syrian regime reinforcements arrive in Daraa
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2018-05-24

Syrian regime reinforcements arrive in Daraa

Residents fear new battlefronts may open in an area where fighting is already taking place between opposition forces and a pro-ISIS faction.

Iraq seeks Saudi investment to develop Anbar desert
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2018-05-22

Iraq seeks Saudi investment to develop Anbar desert

The Iraqi government is working to attract investment to transform the province's desert into agricultural land and revive its economy.

Iraqi forces kill 6 ISIS fighters in desert cave
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2018-05-21

Iraqi forces kill 6 ISIS fighters in desert cave

Joint army and tribal forces surrounded a cave north of the city of Rawa in the Anbar desert in response to intelligence information.