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ISIS 'Mufti in Iraq' execution exposes internal rift
Terrorism

2017-09-21

ISIS 'Mufti in Iraq' execution exposes internal rift

Deep internal rifts have come to light inside ISIS, with ultra-hardline Hazimi elements accused of executing radical cleric Abu Bakr al-Qahtani.

Anbar tribes mobilise to block new ISIS arrivals
Terrorism

2017-09-15

Anbar tribes mobilise to block new ISIS arrivals

Tribal fighters are up in arms after a deal brokered by Hizbullah sent hundreds of ISIS fighters and their families to territory bordering Iraq.

Splits weaken Tahrir al-Sham, Idlib activist says
Terrorism

2017-09-13

Splits weaken Tahrir al-Sham, Idlib activist says

Well-known scholars, including radical Saudi cleric Abdullah al-Muhaysini, have announced their resignation from the alliance.

Tensions beset Tahrir al-Sham: Syrian activists
Terrorism

2017-09-08

Tensions beset Tahrir al-Sham: Syrian activists

Despite its attempt at rebranding, the actions of the multi-faction Tahrir al-Sham alliance show al-Nusra Front is still very much in control.

Al-Raqa Civil Council clears mines from liberated areas
Terrorism

2017-09-04

Al-Raqa Civil Council clears mines from liberated areas

The council has put in place a mine reporting mechanism and has been overseeing the work of mine removal teams to enhance public safety in liberated areas.

Tahrir al-Sham seizes public buildings in Idlib
Terrorism

2017-08-30

Tahrir al-Sham seizes public buildings in Idlib

The move is a show of force that is intended to further the alliance's larger agenda: to establish a civil administration to run the city.

ISIS-claimed car bomb kills 11 in Baghdad market
Terrorism

2017-08-28

ISIS-claimed car bomb kills 11 in Baghdad market

ISIS has claimed responsibility for a deadly attack on a market in the capital's Sadr City district which has left at least 11 people dead.

New sanctions slapped on IRGC supporters
Terrorism

2017-08-25

New sanctions slapped on IRGC supporters

Sanctions have been imposed on 16 entities, individuals and networks that support Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.

ISIS propaganda attempts to smear Iraqi army
Terrorism

2017-08-24

ISIS propaganda attempts to smear Iraqi army

The group has circulated false videos that attempt to discredit the Iraqi army and sow strife among the population, Iraqi officials say.

ISIS executes youth media activist in Syria's Mayadeen
Terrorism

2017-08-23

ISIS executes youth media activist in Syria's Mayadeen

Mayadeen media activist Ali Yusuf Radhi suffered gunshots to his head and various parts of his body and was buried in an unmarked grave.