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Assad regime seizes Deir Ezzor city from Daesh

Jeddah - Muslimchronicle

The Syrian regime has seized Deir Ezzor from Daesh, state media reported on Friday, driving the terrorist group from the last major Syrian city where it was present. “The army announces full control of Deir Ezzor city,” state television said, citing sources on the ground, Agence France-Presse (AFP) reported. The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, a Britain-based monitor that reliesRead more

Afghan tribal elders seek more airstrikes after MOAB strike on Daesh

Kabul - Arab Today

The tribal elders in eastern Nangarhar province of Afghanistan welcomed the airstrike against Daesh hideouts in Achin district, seeking for more such raids against the other hideouts of the terrorist group, Khaama Press reported on Saturday. Provincial governor Ataullah Khogyani said the elders sought further support from the Afghan and international community in the fight against the terror group. KhogyaniRead more

Interior Ministry: prisoner Ahmed el Khatib receives adequate medical care

Cairo - Arab Today

The Interior Ministry said that prisoner Ahmed el Khatib, who is currently under medical supervision in Cairo's Abbassia Fever Hospital, is receiving all medical care. In a statement on Wednesday, the ministry added that Interior Minister Magdy Abdel Ghaffar agreed on his family's request to treat him at a private hospital at their own expense. Khatib was diagnosed with rareRead more

Military Court issues sentences against members of Assir terrorist group

Lebanon - Arab Today

The Military Tribunal issued sentences against five members of Ahmad Assir terrorist group. All five were charged with belonging to a terrorist organization. H.Z. was sentenced to three months in jail. M.A. was sentenced to one year. Kh.B. was sentenced to three years. A.B. was sentenced for ten years. M.A. was sentenced for life. Source :NNARead more

Daesh claims responsibility for Turkish nightclub attack

Abu Dhabi - Arab Today

Daesh has claimed responsibility for the attack which killed 39 people at an Istanbul nightclub on New Year’s Day, euronews reported on Monday. The terrorist group issued a statement saying that a “soldier of the caliphate struck one of the most famous nightclubs where the Christians celebrate their apostate holiday." The waterfront Reina nightclub was packed with revelers celebrating theRead more

Syrian forces thwart Daesh attacks in Aleppo, Sweida

Damascus - Arab Today

The Syrian army continued carrying out counter-terrorism operations across the country on Tuesday, foiling two attacks by Daesh terrorists in Aleppo and Sweida provinces. Army units thwarted an attack by terrorists coming from Rasem al Kama towards Nasralla village at the surroundings of the Air Force College in Aleppo countryside, the Syrian news agency SANA quoted a military source asRead more

Jordanian Police Kill all suicides in Karak

Amman - Arab Today

A joint security force that battled Sunday an out-law terrorist group holed up inside the Karak Castle after it opened fire on a number of public security personnel and passers-by in the southern governorate of Karak, concluded its operation after killing the group's four terrorists. The security force is still sweeping the area and its surroundings to make sure thereRead more

8 defendants sentenced to lifetime term over joining Daesh suicide group

Cairo - Arab Today

The Cairo Criminal Court on Tuesday sentenced eight defendants, including three fugitives, to lifetime jail term over joining a terrorist group inside Egypt belonging to Daesh. The group is seeking to commit acts of terrorism against army and police personnel and public facilities. The prosecution has also accused the defendants of belonging to an outlawed group that is seeking toRead more

Cairo court upholds ruling to release Zawahri pending investigations

Cairo - Arab Today

Cairo Criminal Court on Saturday said upheld its previous ruling to release Mohamed el Zawahri - the brother of Al Qaeda's number one leader Ayman el Zawahri - for 45 days pending investigations. Under the court's decision, precautionary measures would continue and the defendant would not be allowed to leave home without a permit from the police. Mohamed el ZawahriRead more

Assad forces crack down on suicide group in As-Suwayda countryside

Damascus - MENA

The Assad forces cracked down on a terrorist group affiliated to Daesh that was planning to attack a military checkpoint in As Suwayda countryside, a Syrian military source said. All of the group members were either killed or wounded in the attack, the source added. Source: MENARead more