Battle of Mosul: Crisis doesn't end at reclaiming the city, international media warns of complex challenges ahead
8 years, 5 months ago

Battle of Mosul: Crisis doesn't end at reclaiming the city, international media warns of complex challenges ahead

Firstpost  

As the Iraqi government and Kurdish forces, backed by US-led coalition air and ground support, launched the long-awaited fight to wrest the northern city of Mosul from Islamic State, the world is eyeing the developments in this vicious battle with bated breath. A report in Guardian says that the “decisive battle” has due support from the US-led coalition forces and the Kurdish Peshmerga forces. Sectarian crisis in post-IS Mosul Whether or not the military offensive serves its purpose depends on how the Iraqi government tackles the post-IS Mosul; International media reports keenly observe that a handful of parties involved in the operations have clashing interests, which they warn should not dictate the narrative in the post-IS Mosul. A report in The New York Times highlights that the political tension between the Kurds and the Iraqi government are a cause of concern_._ Their apparent coming together for a common cause must last beyond the Mosul military offensive in order to have even an iota of a chance of rebuilding what was once a cosmopolitan trade hub.

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Head of Islamic State in Iraq, Syria killed: Iraqi PM
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Head of Islamic State in Iraq, Syria killed: Iraqi PM

The Hindu  

The head of the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria has been killed in Iraq in an operation by members of the Iraqi national intelligence service along with US-led coalition forces, the Iraqi Prime Minister announced Friday. “The Iraqis continue their impressive victories over the forces of darkness and terrorism,” Prime Minister Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani said in a statement …

Head of the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria has been killed, Iraqi prime minister says
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Head of the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria has been killed, Iraqi prime minister says

Associated Press  

BAGHDAD — The head of the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria has been killed in Iraq in an operation by members of the Iraqi national intelligence service along with U.S.-led coalition forces, the Iraqi prime minister announced Friday. “The Iraqis continue their impressive victories over the forces of darkness and terrorism,” Prime Minister Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani said in …

Mosul’s renowned minaret restored from ravages of Islamic State
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Mosul’s renowned minaret restored from ravages of Islamic State

The Hindu  

Mosul’s Grand al-Nuri Mosque, known for its eight-century-old leaning minaret, destroyed by Islamic State militants in 2017, has been renovated in a boost for Iraq's second city as it rebuilds after long years of war. From the pulpit of this medieval mosque on July 4, 2014, Islamic State leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi declared a self-styled ‘caliphate’ spanning parts of Syria …

Historic landmarks in Iraq’s Mosul are reopening as the city heals from Islamic State devastation
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Historic landmarks in Iraq’s Mosul are reopening as the city heals from Islamic State devastation

Associated Press  

MOSUL, Iraq — For over 850 years, the leaning minaret of the Great Mosque of al-Nuri stood as an iconic landmark in the Iraqi city of Mosul until it was destroyed by the Islamic State group in 2017. “This mosque is considered the identity of Mosul’s people,” said Mohammed Khalil Al-Assaf, an imam in the city. “The Al-Hadbaa Minaret is …

Will Syria chaos fuel ISIS comeback?
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Will Syria chaos fuel ISIS comeback?

India Today  

"History shows how quickly moments of promise can descend into conflict and violence. From January to June 2024, ISIS has claimed 153 attacks in Iraq and Syria, according to a report by the US Central Command, which has been flagging the persistent threat from the Islamic State. The US and Arab nations fear that an HTS-led coalition might replace Assad's …

A decade after Islamic State declared a caliphate, it’s diminished but still lethal
9 months ago

A decade after Islamic State declared a caliphate, it’s diminished but still lethal

LA Times  

Iraqi army soldiers celebrate as they hold an Islamic State flag they captured during a military operation to regain control of a village outside Mosul in 2016. He added that the U.S.-led coalition continues to carry out reconnaissance and surveillance in order to provide Iraqi forces with intelligence, and the security forces “deal with this information directly.” Although Islamic State …

A decade after the Islamic State group declared a caliphate, it’s defeated but remains lethal
9 months ago

A decade after the Islamic State group declared a caliphate, it’s defeated but remains lethal

Associated Press  

BAGHDAD — A decade after the Islamic State militant group declared its caliphate in large parts of Iraq and Syria, the extremists no longer control any land, have lost many prominent leaders and are mostly out of the world news headlines. “Al-Baghdadi’s sermon — an extension of the extremist ideology of Abu Musab al-Zarqawi — continue to inspire ISIS members …

A decade after the Islamic State group declared a caliphate, it's defeated but remains lethal
9 months ago

A decade after the Islamic State group declared a caliphate, it's defeated but remains lethal

The Independent  

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US, Iraq begin dialogue to end international military presence
1 year, 2 months ago

US, Iraq begin dialogue to end international military presence

Firstpost  

During the first round of negotiations between the US and Iraq over the future of US military engagement in Iraq, Baghdad discussed expectations that would result in a schedule for reducing US military deployment. Iraq’s prime minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani, met on Saturday in Baghdad with high-ranking representatives of the US-led coalition and the country’s armed forces, according to an …

Timeline of events: 20 years since U.S.-led invasion of Iraq
2 years ago

Timeline of events: 20 years since U.S.-led invasion of Iraq

Associated Press  

BAGHDAD — It’s been 20 years since the U.S.-led invasion of Iraq began. April-August 2004: Clashes emerge between U.S.-led coalition forces and followers of Shiite cleric Moqtada al-Sadr, who demands that foreign forces leave Iraq. October 2019-January 2020: With the battle against the Islamic State group mostly ended, Iraqi public dissatisfaction boils over with anti-government protests against rampant corruption, poor …

Timeline of events: 20 years since U.S.-led invasion of Iraq
2 years ago

Timeline of events: 20 years since U.S.-led invasion of Iraq

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. April-August 2004: Clashes emerge between …

Iraq's Mosul healing slowly, five years after IS defeat
2 years, 3 months ago

Iraq's Mosul healing slowly, five years after IS defeat

Firstpost  

Iraqi forces with the help of a US-led coalition wrested back Mosul in July 2017 after gruelling street fighting, and Iraq claimed victory over IS on 9 December that year. Ghazwan Turki is just one of Mosul’s many residents who struggle to make ends meet in the former IS stronghold, where the jihadists declared the establishment of a “caliphate” in …

5 Yrs Ago on This Date Iraq Claimed Victory over Islamic State: A Timeline of its Rise and Fall
2 years, 3 months ago

5 Yrs Ago on This Date Iraq Claimed Victory over Islamic State: A Timeline of its Rise and Fall

News 18  

Five years ago, on December 9, 2017, Iraq claimed victory over the once powerful Islamic State group, which had proclaimed a “caliphate” and seized a large chunk of the country. ‘Caliphate’ declared in 2014: The group, then known as the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant, makes sweeping territorial gains and declares in June 2014 an Islamic “caliphate” under …

Islamic State Comeback Fears Rise As Attack On Syrian Prison Kills More Than 300
3 years, 1 month ago

Islamic State Comeback Fears Rise As Attack On Syrian Prison Kills More Than 300

News 18  

A fear of a return of the dreaded Islamic State continues to disturb the locals in the hinterlands of Syria and Iraq. Officials and residents in northern Iraq and eastern Syria while speaking to news agency Reuters have blamed the Iraqi, Syrian, Iranian and Kurdish armed groups vying for supremacy as the reason behind a possible resurgence of the Daesh …

Syria: Deadly fighting rages on between ISIL, Kurdish forces
3 years, 2 months ago

Syria: Deadly fighting rages on between ISIL, Kurdish forces

Al Jazeera  

Assault on the Ghwayran prison city of Hasakeh is one of ISIL’s most significant since its ‘caliphate’ was established. The assault on the Ghwayran prison in the northern city of Hasakeh is one of ISIL’s most significant since its “caliphate” was declared defeated in Syria nearly three years ago. “At least 28 members of the Kurdish security forces, five civilians …

Islamic State jailbreak, attacks in Syria, Iraq raise alarm; scores die
3 years, 2 months ago

Islamic State jailbreak, attacks in Syria, Iraq raise alarm; scores die

The Hindu  

The Islamic State group unleashed its biggest attack in Syria since the fall of its “caliphate” three years ago. The attack in Syria targeted Gweiran Prison in the northeastern city of Hassakeh, the largest of around a dozen facilities run by U.S.-backed Syrian Kurdish forces holding suspected IS fighters. Prisoners inside the facility rioted and tried to break out simultaneously …

Iraqi PM announces arrests over suicide bombing claimed by ISIL
3 years, 8 months ago

Iraqi PM announces arrests over suicide bombing claimed by ISIL

Al Jazeera  

Mustafa al-Kadhimi announces arrest of ‘terror cell’ behind deadly attack in Baghdad, which left 35 dead. Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi announced on Saturday the arrest of a “terror cell” behind a Baghdad market bombing that killed dozens and was claimed by the ISIL group. Iraq declared ISIL defeated in late 2017 after a fierce campaign and attacks became relatively …

Where IS ruled, pope calls on Christians to forgive, rebuild
4 years ago

Where IS ruled, pope calls on Christians to forgive, rebuild

Associated Press  

QARAQOSH, Iraq — Pope Francis urged Iraq’s Christians on Sunday to forgive the injustices against them by Muslim extremists and to rebuild as he visited the wrecked shells of churches and met ecstatic crowds in the community’s historic heartland, which was nearly erased by the Islamic State group’s horrific reign. Mosul, Iraq’s second largest city, was at the heart of …

Islamic State claims deadly and rare twin blasts in Baghdad
4 years, 2 months ago

Islamic State claims deadly and rare twin blasts in Baghdad

Associated Press  

BAGHDAD — The Islamic State claimed responsibility for a rare suicide attack that rocked central Baghdad, killing 32 people and wounding dozens. The U.S.-led coalition recently ceased combat activities and is gradually drawing down its troop presence in Iraq, sparking fears of an IS resurgence. Elsewhere, in northern Iraq and the western desert, attacks continue and almost exclusively target Iraqi …

‘Victory over Daesh may affect opening hours,’ says Iraqi Google as nation celebrates anniversary
4 years, 3 months ago

‘Victory over Daesh may affect opening hours,’ says Iraqi Google as nation celebrates anniversary

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy As Iraq prepares to mark …

ISIS chief once tipped to replace Baghdadi is captured in raid by Iraqi special forces
4 years, 10 months ago

ISIS chief once tipped to replace Baghdadi is captured in raid by Iraqi special forces

Daily Mail  

The Islamic State group erupted from the chaos of Syria and Iraq's conflicts, declaring itself a 'caliphate' after conquering a giant stretch of territory. Here are the key moments in the rise and fall of the Islamic State group: Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi - who was also known as Caliph Ibrahim - released a propaganda video in 2014 where he addressed …

Islamic State militants kill 10 in coordinated attack in Iraq
4 years, 10 months ago

Islamic State militants kill 10 in coordinated attack in Iraq

India Today  

Islamic State militants killed at least 10 Iraqi militia men in a coordinated assault overnight near the central city of Samarra, security officials said Saturday, adding to concerns the extremist group that once controlled large areas of the country is staging a comeback. Iraq declared victory over Islamic State in December 2017 after a costly three-year campaign. In recent months, …

With Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi gone, what next for ISIL?
5 years, 5 months ago

With Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi gone, what next for ISIL?

Al Jazeera  

ISIL chief is dead but threat of his group remains, leaders and analysts warn, as speculation over next leader begins. 191027173054546 “But we don’t know yet of how much of ISIL’s inner circle – the Shura – remains, if Abdullah Qardash is still alive, whether there is infighting,” he said. Hasan Haniyeh, an Amman-based analyst, said al-Baghdadi’s death will not …

With Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi gone, what next for ISIL?
5 years, 5 months ago

With Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi gone, what next for ISIL?

Al Jazeera  

ISIL chief is dead but threat of his group remains, leaders and analysts warn, as speculation over next leader begins. 191027173054546 “But we don’t know yet of how much of ISIL’s inner circle – the Shura – remains, if Abdullah Qardash is still alive, whether there is infighting,” he said. Hasan Haniyeh, an Amman-based analyst, said al-Baghdadi’s death will not …

Satellite images show location where ISIS chief Abu Bakr Al-Baghdadi was killed
5 years, 5 months ago

Satellite images show location where ISIS chief Abu Bakr Al-Baghdadi was killed

India TV News  

US troops carried out a special ops raid in a locked on location in Syria's Idlib district on Saturday and gunned down ISIS leader Abu Bakr Al-Baghdadi. Image Source : MAXAR TECHNOLOGIES Raid site As per reports, the US military think tank was surprised by the presence of the top ISIS chief in Idlib area, considering it is under the …

Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi dead: Trump says Isis leader killed in US raid in Syria
5 years, 5 months ago

Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi dead: Trump says Isis leader killed in US raid in Syria

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “He died like a dog, he died like a …

Islamic State leader leaves a legacy of terror
5 years, 5 months ago

Islamic State leader leaves a legacy of terror

Associated Press  

BEIRUT — Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi sought to establish a new Islamic “caliphate” across Syria and Iraq, but he might be remembered more as the ruthlessly calculating militant leader of the Islamic State group who brought terror to the heart of Europe and set up a short-lived organization so extreme that it was shunned even by al-Qaida. Over time, more of …

Timeline of the rise and fall of the Islamic State group
5 years, 5 months ago

Timeline of the rise and fall of the Islamic State group

Associated Press  

BEIRUT — The Islamic State group erupted from the chaos of conflicts in Syria and Iraq, and it swiftly did what no other militant organization had done before: conquer a giant stretch of territory and declare itself a “caliphate.” Its territorial rule, which at its height in 2014 stretched across nearly a third of both Syria and Iraq, ended in …

Donald Trump confirms ISIS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi killed in US operation
5 years, 5 months ago

Donald Trump confirms ISIS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi killed in US operation

Live Mint  

The shadowy leader of the Islamic State group who presided over its global jihad and became arguably the world's most wanted man, is dead after being targeted by a US military raid in Syria, President Donald Trump said Sunday. "Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi is dead," Trump announced at the White House, saying the US had "brought the world's number one terrorist …

The rise and fall of the Islamic State
5 years, 5 months ago

The rise and fall of the Islamic State

Daily Mail  

The Islamic State group erupted from the chaos of Syria and Iraq's conflicts, declaring itself a 'caliphate' after conquering a giant stretch of territory. Here are the key moments in the rise and fall of the Islamic State group: Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi - who was also known as Caliph Ibrahim - released a propaganda video in 2014 where he addressed …

Opinion | What, Baghdadi killed again?
5 years, 5 months ago

Opinion | What, Baghdadi killed again?

Live Mint  

So, has “something big just happened”, as US President Donald Trump tweeted? As reported by CNN, US Defense department sources claim that Islamic State chief Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi has been killed in a US swoop on a location in northwest Syria near the Turkish border. Al-Baghdadi was to the US War on Terror what Osama bin Laden once was: the …

Who was leader of ISIS Islamic State Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi
5 years, 5 months ago

Who was leader of ISIS Islamic State Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi

Daily Mail  

Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi was the world's most wanted man until his death in a huge US attack of his Syrian lair in the early hours of this morning. Caliphate leader: Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi is thought to have detonated his own suicide vest during the targeted raid on his lair in Syria's Idlib province Shifting away from the airline hijackings and …

Islamic State leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi reportedly killed in Syria by U.S. forces
5 years, 5 months ago

Islamic State leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi reportedly killed in Syria by U.S. forces

The Hindu  

Islamic State leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi was believed to have been killed in a U.S. military operation in Syria, sources in Syria, Iraq and Iran said on Sunday, as U.S. President Donald Trump prepared to make a “major statement” at the White House. Many critics of Mr. Trump's Syria pullout have expressed worries that it would lead the Islamic State …

How ISIS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi became a feared preacher of hate
5 years, 5 months ago

How ISIS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi became a feared preacher of hate

CNN  

CNN — A preacher of hate. Baghdadi himself is thought to have authorized the gruesome execution of American journalist James Foley, whose lurid video provoked the Obama White House to take firmer military action against the group. Thus began the world’s war with ISIS, a group that had become an umbrella mechanism for experienced foreign jihadists seeking a new path …

Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi: inside the dramatic US military raid that killed the ISIS leader
5 years, 5 months ago

Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi: inside the dramatic US military raid that killed the ISIS leader

CNN  

Washington CNN — President Donald Trump announced Sunday morning in a televised address at the White House that the “world’s number one terrorist leader” is dead. ISIS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi “blew himself up” when cornered by US forces who conducted a daring, two-hour nighttime raid on his compound in northern Syria, Trump said, providing a detailed account of the …

Islamic State leader Abu Bakr Baghdadi believed dead in U.S. military assault
5 years, 5 months ago

Islamic State leader Abu Bakr Baghdadi believed dead in U.S. military assault

LA Times  

Abu Bakr Baghdadi, the shadowy leader of the Islamic State group who presided over its global jihad and became arguably the world’s most wanted man, is believed dead after being targeted by a U.S. military raid in Syria. The strike came amid concerns that a recent American pullback from northeastern Syria could infuse new strength into the militant group, which …

US to hand over to Iraq IS members evacuated from Syria
5 years, 5 months ago

US to hand over to Iraq IS members evacuated from Syria

Associated Press  

BAGHDAD — The U.S. will hand over to Iraqi authorities nearly 50 Islamic State members who were transferred from Syria in recent days, two Iraqi intelligence officials said Thursday. It wasn’t immediately clear why the 50 IS fighters would be transferred to Iraq, but the group’s self-declared caliphate once sprawled across a large part of both Iraq and Syria. U.S. …

Pentagon report says ISIS is ‘re-surging in Syria’
5 years, 7 months ago

Pentagon report says ISIS is ‘re-surging in Syria’

CNN  

Washington CNN — ISIS is “re-surging” in Syria less than five months after President Donald Trump declared the terror group’s caliphate there had been 100% defeated, according to a new Pentagon inspector general’s report on the fight against ISIS. We have 100% of the caliphate, and we’re rapidly pulling out of Syria.” But the new report said the partial withdrawal …

Syria conflict: After series of calamitous defeats, is Isis about to lose its last town?
5 years, 8 months ago

Syria conflict: After series of calamitous defeats, is Isis about to lose its last town?

The Independent  

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Isis leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi seen in new video for first time in five years
5 years, 11 months ago

Isis leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi seen in new video for first time in five years

The Independent  

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US-backed forces declare victory over Islamic State in Syria after freeing last pocket held by militants
6 years ago

US-backed forces declare victory over Islamic State in Syria after freeing last pocket held by militants

Firstpost  

US-backed forces declared military victory over the Islamic State group in Syria on Saturday after liberating the last pocket of territory held by the militants, marking the end of a brutal self-styled caliphate the group carved out in large parts of Iraq and Syria in 2014. Baghouz: US-backed forces declared military victory over the Islamic State group in Syria on …

Timeline of the rise and fall of the Islamic State group
6 years ago

Timeline of the rise and fall of the Islamic State group

Associated Press  

BEIRUT — The Islamic State group erupted from the chaos of Syria and Iraq’s conflicts and swiftly did what no Islamic militant group had done before, conquering a giant stretch of territory and declaring itself a “caliphate.” Its territorial rule, which at its height in 2014 stretched across nearly a third of both Syria and Iraq, ended with a last …

US-backed Syrian forces launch attack on final Isis enclave
6 years ago

US-backed Syrian forces launch attack on final Isis enclave

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy US-backed Syrian forces have launched …

Iraq’s new war against Islamic State: Halting the group’s budding rural resurgence
6 years ago

Iraq’s new war against Islamic State: Halting the group’s budding rural resurgence

LA Times  

Iraqi paramilitary members carry the coffins of fellow fighters during a funeral Thursday in their hometown of Tuz Khurmatu. “We had a victory in that we kicked out Daesh from cities, but we’ve failed in pursuing them in the rural areas and ferreting them out,” said Hisham Hashimi, a counter-terrorism advisor to the government, using a derisive Arabic acronym for …

Isis face final assault in Syria as US-backed fighters close in on last remaining stronghold
6 years ago

Isis face final assault in Syria as US-backed fighters close in on last remaining stronghold

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Isis is facing its final …

From Syria, IS slips into Iraq to fight another day
6 years, 1 month ago

From Syria, IS slips into Iraq to fight another day

Associated Press  

BAGHDAD — Islamic State fighters facing defeat in Syria are slipping across the border into Iraq, where they are destabilizing the country’s fragile security, U.S. and Iraqi officials say. Hundreds — likely more than 1,000 — IS fighters have crossed the open, desert border in the past six months, defying a massive operation by U.S., Kurdish, and allied forces to …

Islamic State faces defeat in Syria after US-backed SDF operations; withdrawal of American troops spells uncertainty for region
6 years, 1 month ago

Islamic State faces defeat in Syria after US-backed SDF operations; withdrawal of American troops spells uncertainty for region

Firstpost  

Islamic State looked close to defeat in its last enclave in eastern Syria on Wednesday as civilians poured out and the US-backed Syrian Democratic Forces said the remaining jihadists wanted to fight to the death. Near Baghouz: Islamic State looked close to defeat in its last enclave in eastern Syria on Wednesday as civilians poured out and the US-backed Syrian …

ISIS in Syria: A wasteland at the frontlines
6 years, 1 month ago

ISIS in Syria: A wasteland at the frontlines

CNN  

Hajin, Syria CNN — Two boys in their early teens swing sledgehammers, knocking down what remains of a wall. SDF officers estimate around 2,000 people are still inside Baghouz Al-Fawqani, a number that includes around 500 ISIS fighters. “There are Iraqis, Europeans and others from around the world, and they still have the will to fight.” He denies rumors that …

‘We will finish them soon’: The last days of the Isis caliphate loom as jihadis face defeat in Syria
6 years, 1 month ago

‘We will finish them soon’: The last days of the Isis caliphate loom as jihadis face defeat in Syria

The Independent  

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Trump Declares Victory Over ISIS in Syria – Is He Correct?
6 years, 3 months ago

Trump Declares Victory Over ISIS in Syria – Is He Correct?

The Quint  

TRUMP: “We have defeated ISIS in Syria, my only reason for being there during the Trump Presidency.” - tweet on 19 December. THE FACTS: The militants still hold a string of villages and towns along the Euphrates River in eastern Syria, where they have resisted weeks of attacks by the US-supported Syrian Democratic Forces to drive them out. The SDF, …

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