ISIL

US snubs 11-state Afghanistan peace conference, says Russia trying to ‘assert influence’

RT | April 14, 2017 Washington failed to attend the latest international conference hosted by Moscow, where 11 nations discussed ways of bringing peace to Afghanistan. The US branded it a “unilateral Russian attempt to assert influence in the region.” Friday’s meeting is the latest in a series of similar events in the Russian capital […]

Hezbollah Denounces Egypt Bombings, Warns against Conspiracy to Displace Christians

Al-Manar | April 10, 2017 Hezbollah on Sunday has condemned the awful crimes committed by terrorist ISIL group which targeted churches in Egypt’s Tanta and Alexandria, killing and injuring dozens of innocent civilians. In a statement released by the party’s Media Relations office, Hezbollah offered condolences to victims’ families, calling for uniting efforts to confront […]

US Launches Tomahawk Missiles on a Syrian Airbase Used in Fight against ISIL

Al-Manar | April 7, 2017 The United States has launched on Friday morning dozens of Tomahawk cruise missiles at an airbase in Syria in response to this week’s alleged chemical attack that it has blamed on the Syrian government, the pentagon announced. The US military launched about 60 Tomahawk missiles against several targets on al-Shayrat […]

Syria: US Forces Evacuating ISIL Commanders from Deir Ezzur

The Arabic language al-Hadath news website reported that several US military helicopters landed on kilometer 10 of Deir Ezzur-Hasaka road and evacuated a number of ISIL commanders from the region. “After the helicopter landed, several US marines took 10 ISIL commanders on board and left the region,” the report said. “Abu Dajane Fransawi has most likely been among the top […]

Mosul Refugees on Surviving ISIS & US-led Airstrikes: “Deep injustice”

21st Century Wire says…
Over 50,000 people have had to flee Mosul, Iraq, in the last 10 days. In many cases locals have had to endure being stuck in the crossfire between US-led Coalition air strikes and Iraqi forces advancing against ISIS and ISIS themselves who’ve been using the civilian neighborhoods as large human shield zones. 
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Why Did John McCain Just Take a Secret Trip to Syria?

(MPNDespite his experience as a U.S. veteran and prisoner of war, Arizona Senator John McCain is about as pro-war as they come. While he faded from view somewhat following his failed bid for the presidency in 2008, McCain remains a very active senator, particularly in regards to the Syrian conflict that has raged on for the better part of six years.

650,000 Civilians Trapped in US-Backed Siege of Mosul and Nobody Is Talking About It

(ANTIMEDIA) Iraqi forces, backed by American airpower, are set to launch a long-awaited offensive to retake West Mosul. There are reportedly 3,000 ISIS fighters left defending their last major stronghold in Iraq, and an estimated 650,000 civilians are trapped in the western-held area of the city. The U.N. has warned that these civilians are at “extreme risk,” with food, fuel, water, and electricity supplies extremely scarce.