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June 22, 2017
Yazidi Girl Reunites With Her Family After Islamic State Kidnapping

A 13-year-old Yazidi girl has reunited with her family in Iraq after Islamic State militants kidnapped her three years ago and made her a slave maid. VOA’s Kawa Omar reports.

June 22, 2017
Displaced Raqqa Residents Seek Refuge From Islamic State

As U.S.-led coalition air strikes intensify on central Raqqa, more residents are fleeing their homes in Islamic State’s de-facto capital. A refugee camp in the nearby town of Eyn Isa is stretched to its limits and officials are calling for help. VOA’s Mahmoud Bali reports.
June 21, 2017
Iran Escalates Involvement in Syria With Anti-IS Missile Strike

Iranian state-run media say action carries greater message to Iran’s perceived enemies – Israel, Saudi Arabia and US
June 20, 2017
US-backed Forces Push Further Into Raqqa

As Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) advance toward Raqqa’s downtown, the U.S.-led coalition is intensifying its bombing of Islamic State's targets to pave the way for SDF forces to fully capture IS’s de-facto capital. VOA’s Mahmoud Bali reports.
June 19, 2017
IS Militants Re-infiltrate Kirkuk Area

As U.S-backed Iraqi forces begin their assault on Islamic State’s (IS) last enclave in Mosul, Kurdish security officials in neighboring Kirkuk are concerned that IS militants are trying to regroup in their oil-rich province. VOA’s Dlshad Anwar reports.
June 18, 2017
IS Victim Wants to Show Terrorism's Consequences Through Film

She says she has strength despite losing her legs
June 17, 2017
Following IS Attacks, Iran Cracks Down on Armed Dissident Groups

Officials link one group to Saudi Arabia, which it claims is trying to destabilize the country
June 16, 2017
US-led Coalition Closely Monitoring Turkish Training of Syrian Militia

Coalition wants Turkey to return region to local residents' control
June 15, 2017
Pakistan to Boost Security for Chinese Nationals After IS Killings

Pakistani officials to form thousands-strong police protection forces to keep closer watch on movements and whereabouts of Chinese nationals
June 14, 2017
IS Leaves Trail of Land Mines in Northern Syria

Several months after Islamic State was routed from the Shahba region in northern Aleppo, most residents are unable to return home because of the thousands of explosive devices IS left behind. VOA's Nawroz Rasho reports.
June 14, 2017
Why Islamic State Chose Raqqa as Its Syrian Capital

How historic significance, location and demographic make-up contributed to city being chosen as center of would-be caliphate

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Extremism Watch

Friday 23 June 2017

Yazidi Girl Reunites With Her Family After Islamic State Kidnapping

Displaced Raqqa Residents Seek Refuge From Islamic State

Iran Escalates Involvement in Syria With Anti-IS Missile Strike

US-backed Forces Push Further Into Raqqa

IS Militants Re-infiltrate Kirkuk Area

IS Victim Wants to Show Terrorism's Consequences Through Film

Following IS Attacks, Iran Cracks Down on Armed Dissident Groups

US-led Coalition Closely Monitoring Turkish Training of Syrian Militia

Pakistan to Boost Security for Chinese Nationals After IS Killings

IS Leaves Trail of Land Mines in Northern Syria

Why Islamic State Chose Raqqa as Its Syrian Capital

More Extremism Watch Articles

Iran Escalates Involvement in Syria With Anti-IS Missile Strike

IS Victim Wants to Show Terrorism's Consequences Through Film

Following IS Attacks, Iran Cracks Down on Armed Dissident Groups

US-led Coalition Closely Monitoring Turkish Training of Syrian Militia

Pakistan to Boost Security for Chinese Nationals After IS Killings