Syria, pro-Turkey militias are making cash with archaeological finds
Mass destruction of sites in Aleppo is underway, from Afrin to Al-Jouz. Pro-Ankara groups use bulldozers and jackhammers to find treasures to sell on the black market.
Syria, the Islamic State in the East loses another prominent leader
The man died in an SDF-Inherent Resolve raid. He was, together with "Rasheed", among the planners of the thwarted attack on the Gwayran prison to free the former ISIS jihadists.
Syria, the SDF-Turkey conflict north of Hasaka does not stop
At the moment it is a “war of position” and at a distance, but it could evolve. US and Russia work to stop the TAF and allied militias before it's too late.
Syria, the Islamic State in Al-Hol targets humanitarian personnel
Former ISIS militiamen injure an International Red Cross doctor and kill a Red Crescent nurse from Hasaka. IS tries to raise its head.
Terrorism, the Islamic State loses another important commander in Iraq
The man, a former AQI member, was freed by the former ISIS when the group conquered Mosul in 2014. Subsequently, he became a killer and an expert in bomb making.
Iraq, possible financier of pro-Iran militias arrested
The man was found at Najaf airport in possession of large quantities of Lebanese currency. The money was probably used for the operations of the Shiite groups.
Syria, Russia is at war with Iran over recruiting in the East
The Eighth Brigade opens an office in Palmyra and its emissaries meet with tribal leaders to persuade them to enlist their young men. In Hasaka, the focus is on NDF.
Syria, Russia’s new maxi air campaign against the Islamic State
In 2022 there have been over 100 raids in Al-Rasafah desert and between Raqqa, Deir Ezzor and Homs. The ex-ISIS jihadists, however, so far not suffered significant damage.
Iraq, attacks on the US for the anniversary of Soleimani’s death continue
Fourth aggression on Camp Victory since January 3, 2021. Inherent Resolve has not reacted so far, but it could soon. The right to self-defense remains despite the end of the combat mission.
Syria, SDF-Inherent Resolve capture one of the most dangerous ex-ISIS leaders
Mohammed Abid al-Awad, aka "Rasheed" just organized a maxi escape from Gwayran prison. Since the collapse of the Islamic State, he become a ghost.