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Libyan forces claim port in Islamic State militant stronghold of Sirte

Troops aligned with Libya’s unity government claim to have seized control of the port of Sirte, a key stronghold of Islamic State militants.

Libya

Libyan pro-government brigades advance on ISIL stronghold of Sirte

In Libya the so-called Islamic State group is battling to hold on to its stronghold of Sirte after forces aligned with the new unity government advanced on the…

Syria

Residents in town ‘liberated from ISIL rule’ hold colourful celebrations

Iraq

Iraqi civilians suffer even after fleeing ISIL-held Falluja

The United Nations has said it has disturbing reports of men and boys fleeing the ISIL-held town of Falluja being abused by armed groups working with Iraqi security…

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World News

Is ISIL's de facto capital under threat? Syrian army 'penetrates Raqqa Province'

ISIL’s de facto capital in Syria appears to be under threat.

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Fleeing Fallujah

Residents trapped inside the ISIL held city of Fallujah continued to flee their homes on Saturday (4 June), heading to safe areas.

Iraq

Civilians flee Fallujah as battle for besieged Iraqi city intensifies

In Iraq, civilians trapped inside Fallujah have continued to flee over the weekend.

Germany

German police arrest three Syrians after terror conspirator turns himself in

German police have arrested three Syrian men with alleged links to the so-called Islamic State.

Iraq

Civilians caught in the crossfire as fight for Falluja intensifies

The 50,000 civilians still trapped in ISIL controlled Falluja are the main victims of the city under siege.

Iraq

Iraq halts Falluja offensive over civilian safety fears

The decision comes two days after elite forces set up on the outskirts, preparing for what would be the most ambitious attempt to oust the extremist group since ISIL overran much of the city in June 2

Iraq

Iraq: Fears for 20,000 children trapped in war-torn Falluja

At least 20,000 children are trapped inside the besieged Iraqi city of Falluja as government forces battle to recapture it from ISIL.

Syria

US-backed push begins to retake Syria border pocket from ISIL

Reports from Syria say thousands of US-backed fighters have launched an offensive to retake a crucial swathe of land near the Turkish border from…

Iraq

ISIL fight back in Falluja amid concern for civilians

ISIL launches a counter-assault against Iraqi Army soldiers at dawn as they advanced through the southern part of the city.

Iraq

Iraqi army and militias tread carefully in Falluja

With Sh'ite militias doing much of the heavy fighting in Iraq against ISIL, there are concerns they will alienate the Sunni communities they are trying to save from the Islamic extremists.

World News

ISIL militants come under attack on two fronts in Iraq

Iraqi government forces are keeping up the pressure on ISIL militants – pounding their positions in Falluja.

Iraq

Fleeing Fallujah: hundreds leave but tens of thousands are trapped

At least 50,000 civilians are thought to be still inside the city, which is around 65 kilometres west of Baghdad.

Iraq

Iraq: Progress in fight to oust ISIL from Falluja but 'civilians face starvation'

Amid fierce fighting on the road to Falluja, Iraqi forces and allied militiamen closed in on the ISIL stronghold on Thursday.

Iraq

Iraqi forces say they will retake Falluja from ISIL 'soon'

Iraqi forces and allied militiamen are tightening the noose around the ISIL stronghold of Falluja.

Iraq

Iraqi units advance on ISIL-held Fallujah

Iraqi government units and Shia paramilitary allies are closing on Fallujah as the battle intensifies to retake the ISIL-held city.

Iraq

The strategic map of the the offensive against ISIL

On March 19 the Iraqi army said it retook the remote town of Rutba which had been captured by the so-called Islamic State in 2014, as with most of Iraq’s…