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ISIL's financial ills erode its battle readiness
Terrorism

2017-03-06

ISIL's financial ills erode its battle readiness

The 'Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant' is facing a steep decline in revenue, which is devastating the morale of its fighters, experts tell Diyaruna.

Al-Raqa merchants on brink of financial ruin
Terrorism

2017-03-02

Al-Raqa merchants on brink of financial ruin

Commercial activity in the city has come to a near halt under the 'Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant', local merchants tell Diyaruna.

Al-Qaeda-linked Syria alliance bears hallmark of Iraqi group
Terrorism

2017-03-01

Al-Qaeda-linked Syria alliance bears hallmark of Iraqi group

A new alliance of extremist factions fighting in Syria seeks to consolidate its gains by joining forces, a tactic al-Qaeda has previously used in Iraq through the Mujahideen Shura Council.

Iran-backed militias recruiting Pakistanis, Afghans to fight in Syria
Terrorism

2017-02-27

Iran-backed militias recruiting Pakistanis, Afghans to fight in Syria

The Fatemiyoun Brigade and Zainebiyoun Brigade, comprised of Afghan and Pakistani Shia mercenaries, are fighting for the Syrian government.

Ninawa schoolyard memorialises ISIL victims
Terrorism

2017-02-23

Ninawa schoolyard memorialises ISIL victims

An al-Qayyara district schoolyard where seven youth were executed by extremists now serves as a memorial to their lives.

Deir Ezzor residents caught in war's crossfire
Terrorism

2017-02-21

Deir Ezzor residents caught in war's crossfire

Trapped between the 'Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant' and the Syrian regime, many residents of the eastern city are fleeing to safer areas.

West Mosul eating once a day and bracing for worse
Terrorism

2017-02-16

West Mosul eating once a day and bracing for worse

Extremists still holed up in western Mosul are growing more paranoid by the day as coalition airstrikes continue to target their hideouts, residents said.

ISIL turns children into executioners in latest video
Terrorism

2017-02-13

ISIL turns children into executioners in latest video

A new video that shows very young boys executing men who oppose the 'Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant' is blatant child abuse, experts say.

Governance absent in ISIL-controlled areas
Terrorism

2017-02-09

Governance absent in ISIL-controlled areas

Basic services are lacking and conditions are bad in areas of Iraq and Syria under 'Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant' control, local residents say.

ISIL ranks depleted ahead of battle for west Mosul
Terrorism

2017-02-06

ISIL ranks depleted ahead of battle for west Mosul

The group has been threatening to kill residents if they do not join its ranks, in a desperate attempt to make up for the human losses it has suffered, local sources say.