Islamic State Militants: Despite Losses and Prison, Still a Threat

Islamic State militants terrorized many parts of the world for years, and they kidnapped, tortured and murdered countless people in Iraq and Syria. Since their territorial defeat in 2019, they have largely dropped out of the headlines. But as VOA’s Heather Murdock reports from northeastern Syria, IS remains a boiling human rights and security threat that could have far-reaching consequences. Camera: Ali Zeyno, Heather Murdock