In a post on social media, US President says senior IS planner and recruits targeted in operation carried out by US Africa Command and Somalia government
Some experts argue the Islamic State is powerful today partly as a brand, inspiring both militant groups and individuals in attacks that the group itself may have no real role in. The Islamic State's ruthless credo and military successes have helped spur affiliated groups in Africa, Asia and Europe.
A military base in southern Syria where US troops have maintained a presence to train forces as part of a broad campaign against the Islamic State group was attacked by drones on Thursday
A military base in southern Syria where US troops have maintained a presence to train forces as part of a broad campaign against the Islamic State group was attacked by drones on Thursday
Rami Abdulrahman, director of SOHR, attributed the recent uptick in violence by IS in eastern Syria to its ability to recruit informants in government-held areas.
The Yazidi population suffered immensely at the hands of Daesh nine years ago, and the repercussions are still felt to this day, said UK minister Tariq Ahmad
The blast went off at the Tabian Farhang center in Mazar-e Sharif, the capital of Balkh province, as journalists gathered for the award ceremony at 11 am
