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Muslim leaders carry out mission to uncover harsh reality of Isis in Iraq

Muslim leaders carry out mission to uncover harsh reality of Isis in Iraq

An international delegation of Muslim leaders has returned from the frontlines of the battle against the Islamic State in Iraq to share with their communities in Britain, the US and Malaysia the cold, hard reality of life under the militant group.The three member delegation: Shaykh Muhammad Umar ibn Ramadhan from the Ramadhan Foundation in the UK, General Tan Sri Azumi from the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation in Malaysia and Mohammed Khan from the King Fahad Mosque in Los Angeles spent a week in Iraq visiting areas of the country liberated from the Islamic State and meeting religious, political and military officials. Dec 16, 2016
Drone footage shows vast convoy leaving crumbling Aleppo

Drone footage shows vast convoy leaving crumbling Aleppo

As part of a ceasefire deal thousands of civilians have been evacuated from a devastated Aleppo where they have been trapped in constant fighting. The once-flourishing economic centre with its renowned ancient sites has been pulverised during the war, which has killed more than 300,000 people, created the worlds worst refugee crisis and allowed for the rise of Islamic State (Isis). Dec 16, 2016
Isis blitz Palmyra: Russian tanks and APCs seized by Islamic State in surprise advance

Isis blitz Palmyra: Russian tanks and APCs seized by Islamic State in surprise advance

Footage released by Islamic State-affiliated news agency Amaq reportedly shows IS forces taking control of Palmyra on 11 December. Fighters can be seen standing next to abandoned Russian tanks and armoured personnel carriers at security checkpoints after Syrian and Russian forces fled the city. The ancient city is viewed as a significant battleground in the war against IS, having originally been seized by IS forces in May 2015, it was taken back by Syrian and Russian troops in March 2016. The recapture of Palmyra was seen as a huge success and a concert was even held in the city. Now IS has captured the city famed for its ancient ruins, taken prisoners and seized valuable weaponry. Dec 13, 2016
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