IS carries out 16 deadly operations in Syria in 2 weeks: watchdog
IS is trying to revive itself again and wants to send a message that it is still capable of carrying out operations in Syria and Iraq
Latest in Tag: Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS) Highlight
Latest in Tag: Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS)
UNICEF: A generation in ruins as Syria war continues
As Syria approaches five years since the beginning of its civil war, millions of children are dependent on aid. Since the beginning of the conflict in 2011, about 11,000 children have been killed, according to UNICEF. Nuha is 11 years old and lives in Homs, a city that has been destroyed in Syria’s civil war. …
Mass grave of ‘Islamic State’ victims found near Sinjar in Iraq
Officials in Iraq’s north say they’ve found a mass grave containing the remains of over 100 people killed by “Islamic State.” It’s said to be the sixth such find near Sinjar since the town was retaken from the group. At least 113 members of the Yazidi minority were found in the bomb-rigged grave about 10 …
Leaders in Vienna announce new timetable for Syria as shock from Paris attacks lingers
World leaders meeting in Vienna have announced new measures to bring an end to the war in Syria. The announcement came as the world reels from the brutal terrorist attacks in Paris overnight. World leaders attending a meeting in Vienna on Saturday said they had agreed to speed up efforts to end the war in …
6 Middle East countries lose $35bn as impact of Syrian war and ISIS spread
Analysis suggests Syria and Iraq bear brunt of direct costs of war, losing 14% and 16% in per capita welfare, respectively