Da’esh and affiliates still a threat in conflict zones, UN counter-terrorism officials report
Despite successful international counter-terrorism initiatives, the extremist group Da’esh and its affiliates continue to pose a serious threat in conflict zones and neighbouring countries, the UN Security Council heard on Friday.
‘Great progress’ being made bringing Da’esh/ISIL terrorists to justice, Security Council hears
New York: Crimes committed by the Da’esh terror network in Iraq constitute some of the “most gruesome acts we have seen in recent history”, the UN Special Advisor reminded the Security Council on Wednesday.
Afghanistan: Gunmen attack Sikh Gurudwara, 11 killed
Kabul/IBNS: At a time when the world, including Afghanistan, is fighting against the coronavirus outbreak, gunmen stormed into a Sikh Gurudwara in Shorbazar area of Kabul city on Wednesday and left 11 people killed, media reports said.
Fidayeen gunmen storm into Sikh Gurudwara in Kabul killing four, worshippers held hostage
Kabul/IBNS: While the world is fighting Coronavirus spread, terror attacks continue in Afghanistan as gunmen and suicide bombers stormed into a Sikh Gurudwara in Afghanistan's capital Kabul and killed at least four people on Wednesday morning, media reports said.
Turkey's President says over 4,300 terrorists neutralised since Operation Olive Branch
Ankara, May 5 (IBNS): At least 4,376 militants have been neutralised since the launch of Operation Olive Branch by Turkish military, said country's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said on Friday.
ISIS claims deadly Kabul attack as death tolls touches 19
Kabul, Nov 17 (IBNS): ISIS has claimed the latest attack in Kabul which accounted for at least 19 lives, including policemen, local Tolo News reported.
Afghanistan: US drone strike hits Watapur district, four Daesh terrorists killed
Kabul, July 3 (IBNS): At least four Daesh terrorists were killed in a US drone strike in the Watapur district of eastern Kunar province of Afghanistan, media reports said.
UK , Jordan standing shoulder to shoulder in fight against Daesh
London, Jan 28 (IBNS): Defence Secretary Michael Fallon has praised the crucial role Jordan plays in the fight against Daesh, following a meeting today with His Majesty King Abdullah II, officials said.
Afghanistan: Pachir Agam district cleared of Islamic State, says officials
Kabul, Dec 2 (IBNS): The key Pachir Agam district of Afghanistan's Nangarhar Province has been freed from Islamic State (IS) militants, the media quoted local officers as saying.