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ISIS

With the ISIS Caliphate Defeated in Syria, an Islamist Militant Rivalry Takes Root in Yemen

April 15, 2019 In Homeland Security Staff

The Islamic State and al-Qaeda are waging a deadly contest for territory, recruits and influence in Yemen that is dividing tribes and deepening instability in the Middle East's poorest nation, according to tribal leaders, security officials and analysts.

Global News

Treason Laws Must Be Updated To Deal With Fighters Returning From Islamic State

April 9, 2019 In Homeland Security Staff

The “control orders” of yesteryear, which placed tough restrictions on the activities of suspected terrorists, are no more, having succumbed to a campaign against them. In their place are the comparatively toothless Terrorism Prevention and Investigation Measures, or TPIMs, which are rarely used and extremely expensive.

Russia

In Russia's Dagestan Region, a Path Back From the Ruins of the Islamic State

April 8, 2019 In Homeland Security Staff

Russia is no stranger to Islamist extremism, having for years battled a homegrown insurgency in its majority-Muslim North Caucasus in the aftermath of two bloody wars for independence in Chechnya.

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Global News

I Am a Survivor of Islamic State Violence. Don't Forget Us.

April 5, 2019 In Homeland Security Staff

Nadia Murad is a Yazidi activist and advocate for survivors of genocide and sexual violence. She was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2018.

ISIS

Terrorist, pro-IS bandits killed in massive assault

March 14, 2019 In Homeland Security Staff

The military on Wednesday killed nearly 20 pro-Islamic State (IS) bandits, including a Singaporean terrorist, in massive air and ground assaults.

Global News

Amid Loss Of Leaders, Unknown Militant Rises In Philippines

February 22, 2019 In Homeland Security Staff

Unlike many of his slain comrades, the touted new leader of the Islamic State group in the southern Philippines lacks the bravado, clan name or foreign training.

Global News

More Than 150 IS Militants Handed Over To Iraq From Syria

February 21, 2019 In Homeland Security Staff

U.S.-backed Syrian forces fighting ISIS handed over more than 150 Iraqi members of the group to Iraq, the first batch of several to come.

Global News

IS Militants Cling To Last Square Kilometer In Eastern Syria

February 15, 2019 In Homeland Security Staff

Islamic State group militants clung to their last square kilometer of land in eastern Syria on Thursday with an unknown number of civilians trapped inside.