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Islamic State launches assault on Ramadi
The Islamic State makes a push in Anbar’s capital and takes control of a district as Iraqi forces and Shiite militias are reportedly preparing an offensive in the western province.
Ansar al Sharia Libya relaunches social media sites
Ansar al Sharia Libya now operates a radio station in Benghazi and several Twitter feeds. The group is at war with General Khalifa Haftar’s forces, but is promoting its governance efforts even while in the thick of battle. While a senior sharia official has defected to the Islamic State, there is no indication the group as a whole has followed suit.
Canada conducts first air strike in Syria
Canada conducts first air strike in Syria
Islamic State releases photos from Yarmouk Palestinian refugee camp in Damascus
The photos show its forces engaging Palestinian factions in the camp, including beheading two members of Aknaf Bayt al Maqdis, a group loyal to Hamas.
Iraq’s Tikrit, free of the Islamic State, is a city in ruins
Iraq’s Tikrit, free of the Islamic State, is a city in ruins
Islamic State releases photo report from Syria’s Hama province
The photo report details the fighting at Sheikh al Hilal near the city of Al Salamiyah in Hama province. The Islamic State was able to seize a nearby town, as well as release a video showing the execution of several regime soldiers. In the south, the jihadist group was able to enter the Yarmouk Palestinian refugee camp but is now fighting for control against Jaish al Islam and a group loyal to Hamas.
IS militants ‘enter Yarmouk refugee camp’ in Syrian capital
Islamic State forces 'enter Yarmouk refugee camp' in Syrian capital
Iraq’s interior minister says most of Tikrit is liberated, fight goes on
Iraq's interior minister says most of Tikrit is liberated, fight goes on
Iraqi army weighs cost of US-led strikes in Tikrit
Iraqi army weighs cost of US-led strikes in Tikrit
UN Secretary General troubled by Iraq abuse claims, refugees
UN Secretary General troubled by Iraq abuse claims, refugees
US continues airstrikes in Tikrit despite involvement of Iranian-backed Shiite militias
A Pentagon spokeman’s statement that members of the Popular Mobilization Committee “have resumed their offensive operations on the ground in Tikrit” is an admission that the Shiite militias are still involved in the fighting.
US continues to insist airstrikes support Iraqi forces, not Shiite militias
US military commanders are ignoring the presence of Shiite militias in the Tikrit operation, despite the fact that they make up more than two-thirds of fighting force.
Nigeria denies that Boko Haram kidnapped hundreds in northeast
Nigeria denies that Boko Haram kidnapped hundreds in northeast
US-led coalition, Iraqis pound Islamic State in Tikrit
US-led coalition, Iraqis pound Islamic State in Tikrit
US begins airstrikes against Islamic State in Tikrit, supports Shiite militias
The US has reversed its decision to avoid assisting Iranian-backed Shiite militias and is now providing direct air support in the battle for Tikrit. Many militia leaders and one militia fighting in Tikrit are on the US terrorism list.
Iraq request for US-led Tikrit air strikes ‘imminent’: diplomat
Iraq request for US-led Tikrit air strikes 'imminent': diplomat
Islamic State recruits 400 children since January: Syria monitor
Islamic State recruits 400 children since January: Syria monitor
Analysis: Boko Haram loses ground, but remains in the fight
While Nigeria and its military partners are wresting control of northeast Nigeria from Boko Haram, it is becoming apparent that the fight against the jihadist group will continue regardless of the group’s ability to hold land.
Third Tunis Bardo Museum attacker ‘on the run’
Third Tunis Bardo Museum attacker 'on the run'
Fearing Islamic State, Afghan Shias seek help from Taliban
Fearing Islamic State, Afghan Shias seek help from Taliban
Analysis: Why AQAP quickly denied any connection to mosque attacks
The Islamic State’s attacks on Houthi civilians are part of a deliberate strategy. AQAP tries to avoid such operations, but the permissibility of deliberately killing Shiite civilians is still debated in jihadist circles.
US has flown 2,320 strikes against Islamic State at a cost of $1.83 billion
US has flown 2,320 strikes against Islamic State at a cost of $1.83 billion
Islamic State reportedly claims responsibility for Tunis massacre
Twenty of the victims were visiting from Western nations and elsewhere, which the Islamic State referred to as “Crusader countries.”
US aircraft strike Islamic State drone in Iraq
US aircraft strike Islamic State drone in Iraq
Islamic State militants kill 10 pro-Tripoli fighters in central Libya
Islamic State militants kill 10 pro-Tripoli fighters in central Libya
Senior Islamic State commander killed in Libya
Senior Islamic State commander killed in Libya
Iranian-backed militias rampaged in central Iraq after freeing town: HRW
A Human Rights Watch report says that the militias looted, burned thousands of buildings, and abducted at least 11 people during the Amerli offensive last summer. “The widespread burning of civilian homes by the militia groups in areas under their control appeared to have had no clear military objective and to represent collective punishment against residents of local Sunni villages,” HRW stated.
Islamic State in ‘Khorasan Province’ issues video eulogizing slain commander Abdul Rauf Khadim
The Islamic State praised Mullah Abdul Rauf Khadim, a former detainee at Guantanamo Bay and senior Taliban commander, and vowed to avenge his death.
Iraq’s militia leader calls Iranian support ‘unconditional’
Iraq's militia leader calls Iranian support 'unconditional'