SDF accuses Damascus of cooperating with ISIS fighters

The Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) said "several factions of the Damascus government" are cooperating with the Islamic State (ISIS) on the frontlines in northern Syria.

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Iraqi forces arrest two ISIS suspects in Sulaimani, destroy hideouts across multiple provinces

In coordination with Sulaimani’s General Directorate of Counter-Terrorism, the Iraqi Counter Terrorism Service (ICTS) arrested two suspects accused of being affiliated with the Islamic State (ISIS).

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Iraqi, US officials discuss future security relations

“Participants expressed their ongoing commitment to laying the foundations for a new phase in US-Iraq security cooperation that will continue to empower Federal Iraq to provide for its security and achieve tangible benefits for both Americans and Iraqis,” read a joint statement on the meeting.

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US delegation hails Iraq for al-Hol closure efforts

“The American delegation commended the Iraqi government’s role in repatriating Iraqi families from the al-Hol camp, rehabilitating them, and reintegrating them into society,” the statement said. 

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SDF arrests five alleged ISIS members including 'senior leaders' in Raqqa

The SDF added that the international coalition “provided full support in terms of air cover and intelligence, key factors in achieving this important result.”

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Iraq has uncovered over 300 mass graves in coordination with KRG: Advisor

Data from the UN estimates there are at least 700 mass graves in Iraq

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SDF meets to discuss fighting ISIS in Deir ez-Zor

In a statement, the SDF said its Deir ez-Zor Military Council met to “assess the current security situation in the region and discuss mechanisms for improving combat readiness. They also developed new plans to enhance coordination between the military councils and field units to counter ISIS cells.” 

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Iraq arrests suspected ISIS member involved in deadly attacks

The suspect, identified as Abu Mohammed, has been alleged by authorities to have joined the Islamic State (ISIS) in 2014 and have been involved in the killing of 19 security forces members.

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Over 50 women, children leave Syria ISIS detention camp: NGO

Mounzer al-Sallal, CEO of the Stabilization Support Unit (SSU) organization, told a press briefing that a group of 38 women and 16 children have been returned to their provinces across Syria – an operation dubbed “Hope Convoy 3” - from the al-Hol camp “under strict security supervision and humanitarian consideration.” 

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