Islamic State in Syria and Iraq

Mosul crisis: Iraqi civilians displace from Hassan Sham camp to recapture home under risky circumstances

More than 100,000 Iraqis have fled their homes since the massive operation to recapture Mosul from the Islamic State (IS) group was launched on October 17, and the battle is far from over.

Dec 18, 2016, 20:54 PM IST

More than 100,000 Iraqis displaced in Mosul operation

Iraq launched the operation to retake Mosul, the last Iraqi city held by the Islamic State jihadist group on October 17.

Dec 18, 2016, 18:47 PM IST

Syrian Army, Iraqi militia reportedly kill 82 Aleppo civilians: UN

The Syrian army and its allies have taken full control over all the Aleppo districts abandoned by rebels during their retreat in the city.

Dec 13, 2016, 17:40 PM IST

Russia could joint anti-Islamic State coalition if conditions met: Report

Moscow could "theoretically" join the US-led coalition fighting Islamic State in Syria and Iraq if its conditions are met, Interfax news agency quoted Ilya Rogachev, a director at the Russian Foreign Ministry, as saying on Friday. 

Sep 25, 2015, 18:17 PM IST