Experts have serious doubts about the Turkish government’s story, after authorities managed to free 49 hostages that were being held by the Islamic State. According to authorities, no shots were fired. On Saturday, the men and women who had been captured by the extremist Sunni group were reunited with their families, but the question remains as to what exactly occurred to ensure their … [Read more...]
The French Join the Fight in Iraq and Destroy Dozens of Jihadists and Munitions Facility
What Obama’s predecessor couldn’t accomplish, occurred on Friday when the French joined the fight in Iraq. Airstrikes began as France sent out two Rafale fighter planes. The aircrafts were armed with laser-guided missiles that completely destroyed an ISIS munitions depot and annihilated dozens of ISIS extremists. France has become therefore the only coalition country to respect its promise of … [Read more...]
Islamic State Militants Take over 21 Villages in under 24 Hours
On Thursday, Islamic State fighters took over 21 villages as well as an important Kurdish city in northern Syria. Kurdish forces were forced to prompt a massive call to arms after the major assault. All over neighboring Turkey, Kurds were urged to join the forces standing against the Islamic State extremists and their violent advance. The city of Ayn al-Arab (or Kobani in Kurdish) was attacked … [Read more...]
Egypt Involvement in US-led Coalition against IS Miltiants
John Kerry, U.S. Secretary of State landed in Egypt on Friday, a day before his meeting with Egyptian president Abdel Fattah al-Sisi at the presidential palace in Cairo. Kerry’s visit clearly suggests that the U.S. is interested in the long-term partnership between the two governments in the fight against the Islamic State extremists. According to Kerry’s statements, Egypt’s involvement is … [Read more...]
Islamic State Group Gains the Arab League as a New Enemy
After their meeting on September 7th, the Arab League has agreed to combat the Islamic State militants that have been terrorizing Iraq and Syria. Either collectively or individually, all Arab League foreign ministers have agreed to confront the extremist group by all means necessary as well as to cooperate with international efforts aimed at limiting the rise to power of this terrorist … [Read more...]
US Warplanes Strike Islamic State Near Haditha Dam
The United States carried out five strikes near Iraq's Haditha Dam yesterday. Its target were Islamic State insurgents that threatened the Dam. It appears that President Barack Obama called this campaign to finally defeat the jihadist movement. According to the U.S. government, the Islamic State represents a serious threat to the west as well as the Middle East. He added that key Nato allies are … [Read more...]
Investigation Team Programmed to Investigate Islamic State in Iraq
On Monday, United Nations officials agreed that the crimes of the Islamic State need investigating and decided to send in an investigation team that will examine the crimes of the extremist group. Mohammed Shia’ Al Sudani, Iraq’s Human Rights Minister said that the Iraqi population is now facing a terrorist monster as the United Nations Human Rights Council had been assembled for an emergency … [Read more...]
Obama and Cameron Ask Allies to Increase Military Spending during NATO Summit
The United States President and the U.K. Prime Minister have joined forces in their efforts of combating terrorist threats, and together, they ask other NATO members to increase military spending in face of the growing tensions in the Middle East and in Ukraine. Increasing geopolitical tensions have made it clear to the world’s leaders that they need to prepared for eventual escalations and … [Read more...]
$6.6 Million in Ransom Demanded by ISIS for Third American Hostage
The extremist group ISIS has demanded a $6.6 million ransom for the third American hostage, a woman who had been kidnapped over a year ago while doing humanitarian work in Syria. The terror group also addressed the possibility of hostage exchange- they would agree to the release of U.S. prisoners if the United States would also release a high profile hostage of their own. The family of the … [Read more...]
Surveillance Drones Already Flying over Syria after Obama’s Authorization
The Associated Press reports the beginning of surveillance flights on Tuesday, only days after President Barack Obama approved the use of surveillance drones in Syria. This move could represent the first step that could pave the way for U.S. airstrikes against Islamic States fighters based in Northern Syria. The Syrian government has explicitly demanded that the United States only carry out … [Read more...]