Mar 2019. The SDF declare ISIS is Defeated

March 2019. After almost five years, the battle to dismantle Islamic State’s brutal “caliphate” has ended with an announcement from US-backed forces that the militants have been driven out of their last stronghold of Baghuz. ISIS had held out for months against the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) in the small oasis town on the Euphrates… Continue reading Mar 2019. The SDF declare ISIS is Defeated

Mar 2019. ISIS in Flight

March 2019. The Head of American Forces in the Middle East said remaining members of the Islamic State Group represent a serious generational problem which could sow the seeds for future Violent Extremism. Despite being on the verge of losing their so called Caliphate, General Joseph Votel said that we’re not witnessing a surrender of… Continue reading Mar 2019. ISIS in Flight