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Reporter's notebook: Idlib, the last Islamist rebel bastion in Syria

FRANCE 24’s jihadism expert Wassim Nasr recently travelled to Idlib, the northwestern Syrian province controlled by the armed Islamist rebel group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), and a desired target for President Bashar al-Assad and his regime. During his visit, Nasr became the first-ever French journalist to meet with Abou Mohammed…

Syria Witnesses Dangerous Rise in Cholera Deaths, Warnings of Catastrophe in North

Syria Witnesses Dangerous Rise in Cholera Deaths, Warnings of Catastrophe in North

Local organizations and health authorities on Tuesday sounded the alarm about the unprecedented increase in the number of deaths from cholera reported in northwestern Syria in recent days. Concerns are also mounting over the spread of the disease in camps for the displaced. More than half a million displaced living…

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ISIS Leader and Family Blended in among Syrians Uprooted by War

ISIS Leader and Family Blended in among Syrians Uprooted by War

In a corner of Syria crammed with people uprooted by 11 years of civil war, the leader of ISIS and his family hid in plain sight: they kept to themselves, neighbors did not pry into each other's past, the rent was paid on time. The status quo was shattered on…

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Death of Isis leader during US raid in Syria spells trouble for Turkey

The incident raises questions over whether Ankara was incompetent or complicit by harbouring al-Qurashi

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Islamic State leader and family blended in among Syrians uprooted by war

In a corner of Syria crammed with people uprooted by 11 years of civil war, the leader of Islamic State and his family hid in plain sight: they kept to themselves, neighbours did not pry into each other's past, the rent was paid on time.

‘Nobody left the house’: Atmeh locals in the dark about ISIL boss

Following US raid, landlord and neighbours say they were unaware of Abu Ibrahim al-Qurayshi’s presence in Syrian town.

Eyewitness Describe to Asharq Al-Awsat Quraishi as ‘Mysterious’ Iraqi Living in Atmeh

The leader of ISIS died when he blew himself and family members up during a US military raid in Syria, President Joe Biden said on Thursday, dealing a blow to the extremist group's efforts to reorganize as a guerrilla force after losing large swathes of territory. Abu Ibrahim al-Hashemi al-Quraishi,…

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Isis leader said to be ‘driving force’ behind Yazidi genocide is killed in US special forces raid in Syria

Isis leader said to be ‘driving force’ behind Yazidi genocide is killed in US special forces raid in Syria

US operation to kill Isis leader comes just a week after a large-scale attack by the militant group that prompted fears of a resurgence

The Independent UK

US raid targets IS group leader in Syria: Atmeh resident recounts helicopter attack

US raid targets IS group leader in Syria: Atmeh resident recounts helicopter attack

The early morning hours of February 3, American special forces carried out a helicopter attack in the northeastern Syrian town of Atmeh. Islamic State (IS) group leader Abu Ibrahim al-Hashimi al-Qurayshi died during the attack. At least 13 people died in the strikes, according to the Syrian Civil Defense, including…

ISIS leader Quraishi kills himself during Syria raid, U.S. says

ISIS leader Quraishi kills himself during Syria raid, U.S. says

The leader of Islamic State died when he blew himself and family members up during a U.S. military raid in Syria, President Joe Biden said on Thursday, dealing a blow to the jihadist group's efforts to reorganize as a guerrilla force after losing large swathes of territory.

Inside U.S. raid on ISIS leader: Months of preparation, then a deadly blast

Inside U.S. raid on ISIS leader: Months of preparation, then a deadly blast

U.S. forces rehearsed the helicopter raid over and over, hoping to capture Islamic State's leader on the third floor of a residential building in a Syrian town on the Turkish border, where he was holed up with his family.

‘Barrage of attacks’: Civilians killed in US raid in Syria

‘Barrage of attacks’: Civilians killed in US raid in Syria

Six children and four women among 13 people killed as US special forces launch raid in Idlib, first responders say.

US-Led Raid in Syria Targets Qaeda Militants

US-Led Raid in Syria Targets Qaeda Militants

A US-led coalition raid on Thursday targeted a suspected al Qaeda-affiliated militants in the northern Syrian town of Atmeh, resulting in several civilian casualties, said residents and sources. One resident said at least 12 people were killed in the raid that took place around midnight in a densely populated area…

Asharq Al-Awsat

US-led raid in Syria targets jihadist, locals report civilian casualties

US-led raid in Syria targets jihadist, locals report civilian casualties

A US-led coalition raid on Thursday targeted a suspected al Qaeda-affiliated jihadist in the northern Syrian town of Atmeh, resulting in several civilian casualties, said residents and sources with the rebels fighting against the Syrian government.

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U.S. says Islamic State leader killed in Syria raid

The leader of the jihadist group Islamic State died in a U.S. special forces raid in northern Syria on Thursday when he detonated a bomb that killed him and family members, the U.S. administration said.

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