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Who is Abu Mohammed al-Julani, leader of HTS in Syria?
With Hayat Tahrir al-Sham’s dramatic capture of Aleppo, al-Julani has upended many expectations about the war in Syria.
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Baghdadi dead or alive: Does it matter?
ISIL will be able to turn any defeat into a victory.
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Obama’s war and the Mosul variable
Long term viability of Obama’s strategy depends on the people of Mosul and their relationship with t
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ISIL leader targeted: US forces raid house in northern Syria
There have been questions about al-Baghdadi’s grip on power and reports of dissent within the group’s leadership.
Published On 27 Oct 2019
From: Inside Story
Is enough being done to prevent armed attacks?
US State Department warns of new threats in latest country reports on ‘terrorism’.
Published On 3 Nov 2019
From: Inside Story
Will ISIL outlive its leader?
Donald Trump says Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi blew himself up during raid by US Special Forces in Syria’s Idlib.
Published On 27 Oct 2019
From: The Listening Post
Video evidence: The return of Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi
The video showing the ISIL leader that sparked a thousand headlines. Plus, journalism gets the reality TV treatment.
Published On 4 May 2019
From: Inside Story
Al-Qaeda vs Islamic State?
Ayman al-Zawahiri announces new wing of al-Qaeda in South Asia and pledges loyalty to the Taliban.
Published On 4 Sep 2014
As ISIL’s ‘caliphate’ crumbles, its ideology remains
Analysts say the end of the self-proclaimed caliphate’s territorial rule ‘does not mean the end of ISIL’.
Erdogan: ISIL leader’s inner circle trying to enter Turkey
Turkish president says number of Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi’s family members caught is ‘close to reaching double digits’.
President Erdogan says Turkey captured al-Baghdadi’s wife
ISIL leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi rose from obscurity to lead the armed group and declare himself caliph of all Muslims.
