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Islamic State In Iraq And

Silence surrounds SA doc in Syria
Article
/ 15 March 2019

Silence surrounds SA doc in Syria

Isis is about to be vanquished in Syria. But
its shadow looms large in South Africa

By Simon Allison and Khadija Patel
20 dead in Philippine church bombing, ISIS claims responsibility
Article
/ 28 January 2019

20 dead in Philippine church bombing, ISIS claims responsibility

ISIS-linked group Abu Sayyaf has reportedly claimed responsibility for the deadly bombing of a church on the island of Jolo in the Philippines

By Staff Reporter
Saudi permanently closes only land border with Qatar
Article
/ 20 December 2017

Saudi permanently closes only land border with Qatar

The gate was first closed two weeks after Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Egypt, and Bahrain cut diplomatic and trade ties with Qatar on June 5

By Al Jazeera
Former-CEO of international cement company denies paying $12.9-million to ISIL
Article
/ 16 December 2017

Former-CEO of international cement company denies paying $12.9-million to ISIL

Former CEO of the French-Swiss cement maker said he was made aware of payments to the Islamic State in August 2014, contradicting a previous account.

By Agence France Presse
What to expect from the next round of Syria talks
Article
/ 27 November 2017

What to expect from the next round of Syria talks

After months of stalemate, the Syrian talks are expected to focus primarily on a new constitution and elections and two reforms proposed by the UN.

By Barbara Bibbo
Istanbul: Police release photo of Reina attack suspect
Article
/ 3 January 2017

Istanbul: Police release photo of Reina attack suspect

State of emergency to be extended for as long as needed, deputy PM says, as victims of Reina shooting are laid to rest.

By Al Jazeera
​Terror accused twins returned to custody after bail hearing postponed
Article
/ 19 July 2016

​Terror accused twins returned to custody after bail hearing postponed

The bail application of the twins were arrested on suspicion of plotting terror attacks in South Africa was postponed on Tuesday.

By Staff Reporter
Bombers’ links to Paris shootings raise intel questions
Article
/ 23 March 2016

Bombers’ links to Paris shootings raise intel questions

One of the el-Bakraoui brothers is believed to have provided ammunition and weapons for the Paris attacks.

By Angelique Chrisafis
‘It is all of Europe that is hit’
Article
/ 23 March 2016

‘It is all of Europe that is hit’

Belgium’s neighbours have rallied in support after this week’s ‘acts of war’ that shook Brussels.

By Julian Borger
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Africa
/ 10 March 2016

Isis stronghold in Libya spells dire consequences

If Islamic State consolidates its foothold in Libya, it will pose a major threat to North Africa and Europe.

By Jakkie Cillier
No image available
Article
/ 11 February 2016

FBI’s gullible goat slips up on jihadi slope

Anti-radicalisation tools are indicative of how clueless governments can be when it comes to reaching out to the younger generation

By Steve Rose
Erdogan’s blind focus on the Kurds rebounds on Turkey
Analysis
/ 16 January 2016

Erdogan’s blind focus on the Kurds rebounds on Turkey

His obsession with a Kurdish threat hampers more urgent attention to the terrorist menace emanating from Syria and Iraq.

By Simon Tisdall
Nigeria tops list for Christians killed for their faith
Africa
/ 16 January 2016

Nigeria tops list for Christians killed for their faith

The persecution of Christians in sub-Saharan Africa dwarfs what is happening in the Middle East, according to a report.

By Harriet Sherwood
Complex Isis bureaucracy includes department of ‘War Spoils’
Article
/ 28 December 2015

Complex Isis bureaucracy includes department of ‘War Spoils’

Seized documents detail the militant group’s plan to manage revenue streams – including pillaged oil – and oversee subjugated populations.

By Phil Stewart and Warren Strobel
Faces of war counter complacency
Article
/ 18 December 2015

Faces of war counter complacency

Bram Janssen, a former Mail & Guardian photography intern who now works for Associated Press, has been based in northern Iraq for the past 20 months.

By Aliki Karasaridis
Islamic State’s blueprint for power
Article
/ 10 December 2015

Islamic State’s blueprint for power

Leaked documents show how the ‘terror’ group is establishing a functioning state.

By Shiv Malik
Hate campaign suits Islamic State’s jihad agenda
Analysis
/ 26 November 2015

Hate campaign suits Islamic State’s jihad agenda

Islamic State terrorists applaud when ignorant, bigoted Westerners turn their anger on Muslims.

By Staff Reporter
Terror killings increase by 80%
Article
/ 19 November 2015

Terror killings increase by 80%

Last year 32 658 people were victims of terrorism but crime is 13 times higher.

By Richard Norton-Taylor
Paris Attacks: Social media a measure of solidarity
Article
/ 19 November 2015

Paris Attacks: Social media a measure of solidarity

Many complain of Western bias, but others say citizens in countries like Nigeria should take responsibility for drawing the world’s attention.

By Staff Reporter
Rivals Isis, al-Nusra call for jihad on Russia and US
Article
/ 14 October 2015

Rivals Isis, al-Nusra call for jihad on Russia and US

The Islamic State group and al Nusra called on Muslims to wage jihad on Russia and the US, as Moscow announced it had intensified its air campaign.

By Staff Reporter
Russian air strikes hit three Syrian provinces
Article
/ 30 September 2015

Russian air strikes hit three Syrian provinces

Warplanes have carried out air strikes in Hama, Homs and Latakia in what Russia’s powerful Orthodox Church has termed a "holy battle".

By Staff Reporter
Savagery endemic to our times
Article
/ 27 August 2015

Savagery endemic to our times

Syria’s ancient city of Palmyra integrated migrants and worshipped many gods. It is being destroyed by the Islamic State’s monocultural bigotry.

By Staff Reporter
Terror stalks Africa’s law enforcers
Africa
/ 23 August 2015

Terror stalks Africa’s law enforcers

A Ugandan judge has called on all African nations to unite to effectively counter terrorism.

By Staff Reporter
Iran, Turkey must work together to fight Isis: Rouhani
Article
/ 6 August 2015

Iran, Turkey must work together to fight Isis: Rouhani

Iran and Turkey must work with one another to root out the threat of extremism in the region, President Hassan Rouhani told his Turkish counterpart.

By Staff Reporter
Cameron’s censorship silences debate
Analysis
/ 6 August 2015

Cameron’s censorship silences debate

South African academic Na’eem Jeenah has fallen foul of Islamophobic bureaucrats in the UK.

By Staff Reporter
Mundane reality of martyrs
Article
/ 30 July 2015

Mundane reality of martyrs

A group of British youths went to guard duty in Syria – now the last of Portsmouth’s self-styled al-Britani Brigade Bangladeshi Bad Boys has died.

By Emine Saner
Deny Isis its real weapon – our fear
Article
/ 2 July 2015

Deny Isis its real weapon – our fear

The attacks in Tunisia, Kuwait and France were meant to frighten the West – horrific, yes, but also a cheap PR stunt.

By Staff Reporter
Islamist fighters drawn from half the world’s countries, says UN
Article
/ 27 May 2015

Islamist fighters drawn from half the world’s countries, says UN

More than half the countries in the world are currently generating Islamist extremist fighters for groups such as Al-qaeda and Isis, the UN has said.

By Jason Burke
Islamic State video shows massacre of 30 Ethiopian Christians on Libyan beach
Africa
/ 20 April 2015

Islamic State video shows massacre of 30 Ethiopian Christians on Libyan beach

Beheadings and shootings latest in line of atrocities committed by Islamic State.

By Staff Reporter
State agency monitoring cyberspace for Isis recruitment
Article
/ 15 April 2015

State agency monitoring cyberspace for Isis recruitment

SA’s state agencies were monitoring cyberspace for recruitment by the Islamic State (Isis), State Security Minster David Mahlobo said.

By Staff Reporter
SA Muslim council acts to curb Isis influence
Article
/ 9 April 2015

SA Muslim council acts to curb Isis influence

South Africa’s Muslim Judicial Council expressed its concern at the possible influence Isis is having on Muslim youth in the country.

By Paul Herman
Islamic State’s war waged on human history
Article
/ 9 April 2015

Islamic State’s war waged on human history

IS militants have destroyed countless irreplaceable artefacts and heritage sites, leading to comparisons to the atrocities of Mao Zedong and Pol Pot.

By Staff Reporter
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