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Pro-Isis militants destroy church in Marawi, Philippines

Pro-Isis militants destroy church in Marawi, Philippines

Militants in Marawi, Philippines, released a propaganda video showing them destroy a church. The Pro-Isis fighters knocked over statues and tore up photos of Pope Francis and Pope Benedict. In other parts of the video, a narrator condemned the Filipino government for working with the US and their regional guard dog Australia in the fight against the militants. Fighters from the Maute group seized control of Marawi in May. Over 400,000 people have been displaced in the violent fight between military and the militants. Aug 26, 2017
Isis in Afghanistan: Suicide bomber attacks Kabul mosque

Isis in Afghanistan: Suicide bomber attacks Kabul mosque

A suicide bomber and gunmen disguised in police uniforms attacked a Shiite mosque in the Afghan capital of Kabul Friday, killing at least 14. It comes just one day after the top US military commander in the country vowed to crush the Islamic State militant group (Isis) and urged the Taliban to join peace talks. Aug 26, 2017
President Trumps new war strategy is in Afghanistans favour

President Trumps new war strategy is in Afghanistans favour

President Trump spoke about his new plan for Afghanistan, which involves doubling down on American military presence in the region. Trump would not give a specific number, but it is estimated that he will authorise the deployment of 4,000 more soldiers to the country. Aug 23, 2017
President Trumps new war strategy is in Afghanistans favour

President Trumps new war strategy is in Afghanistans favour

President Trump spoke about his new plan for Afghanistan, which involves doubling down on American military presence in the region. Trump would not give a specific number, but it is estimated that he will authorise the deployment of 4,000 more soldiers to the country. Aug 23, 2017
US continues deadly airstrikes in Raqqa in efforts to liberate city from Isis

US continues deadly airstrikes in Raqqa in efforts to liberate city from Isis

U.S. continues deadly airstrikes in Raqqa. Raqqa activists report that US-led coalition forces have bombed the de facto capital of ISIS in Syria, killing at least 47 people while injuring at least 50. Locals are blaming the US coalition for the strikes. The coalition forces are on an offensive to liberate Raqqa from Isis control. Since August 2014, at least 7,337 locals have been killed by US airstrikes. Aug 11, 2017
West Mosul residents begin rebuilding their city

West Mosul residents begin rebuilding their city

Residents in West Mosul are rebuilding their lives after the victory over Isis. Hundreds of people are returning home after the city is back in government hands. Some decided to rebuild their destroyed houses and shops without waiting for help from the cash-strapped Iraqi government. Others are busy repairing streets, power lines and sewage systems. While many basic services are still missing, a makeshift restaurant has already opened up again. Aug 6, 2017
West Mosul residents begin rebuilding their city

West Mosul residents begin rebuilding their city

Residents in West Mosul are rebuilding their lives after the victory over Isis. Hundreds of people are returning home after the city is back in government hands. Some decided to rebuild their destroyed houses and shops without waiting for help from the cash-strapped Iraqi government. Others are busy repairing streets, power lines and sewage systems. While many basic services are still missing, a makeshift restaurant has already opened up again. Aug 6, 2017
Islamic State fighter threatens new Pharaoh Donald Trump

Islamic State fighter threatens new Pharaoh Donald Trump

An Islamic State fighter with a British accent issued a threat to US President Donald Trump in a new video by the militant groups propaganda bureau in Raqqa. The video released by The Islamic States Raqqah Province shows a number of IS fighters engaged in operations against US-backed forces in Raqqa. Aug 2, 2017
Iraqi general claims Isis are extremely worn out in Tal Afar ahead of key battle

Iraqi general claims Isis are extremely worn out in Tal Afar ahead of key battle

Senior Iraqi military commander Major-General Najm al-Jabouri told Reuters that he doesnt expect the battle for Tal Afar to be large or complicated due to low morale in the ISIS fighters there. Speaking on 30 July, he added that military intelligence indicated that Isis had between 1,500 and 2,000 in the city. Aug 1, 2017
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