Ramadan and the celebrations of Eid bring people of different faiths and backgrounds together
Across the Middle East and North Africa, Muslims have been celebrating Eid al-Fitr, which marks the end of the holy month of Ramadan.
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Iraq: Residents of Mosul observe Ramadan amidst greater security after ISIS
This year’s Ramadan in Mosul has marked a return to normality after the brutal rule of ISIS. With local residents leading the charge in renovating the city, Mosul is becoming the safe cultural hub it once was.
ISIS Leader’s Reappearance Undermined by Long History of Internal Disputes
The reappearance of ISIS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi in a recent video attempted to show his leadership over the group. But years of discontent with his rule are now threatening to come to the fore.
Thousands Displaced as Clashes Intensify in Idlib, Northwestern Syria
Clashes between the Syrian Regime and Opposition groups have resulted in widespread displacement in the Greater Idlib Region. According to some estimates, over 100,000 Syrians have been displaced from their homes since the beginning of May.
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Tunisia, Algeria and Egypt call for an immediate ceasefire in Libya
Amidst increased regional insecurity, the foreign ministers of Tunisia, Algeria and Egypt have renewed calls for a ceasefire in Libya to allow all factions to participate in peace talks.
Syria: Ceasefire announcement in Idlib overshadowed by further violence
Clashes and heavy airstrikes resumed in northwest Syria on Thursday and Friday, despite a brief lull in the fighting on Wednesday after Russia's unilateral announcement of a ceasefire.
Iraq remembers the Speicher Massacre five years on
Five years have passed since ISIS militants captured and killed over one thousand seven hundred Iraqi military students in the Speicher Base in Tikrit. Families have gathered to pay their respects to those deceased in one of the country's deadliest attacks in recent times.
What Are The Different International Responses To Families Of ISIS Militants In...
Thousands of foreign nationals who lived in ISIS-held territories are still stranded in Syria and Iraq, as they wait for their countries of origin to respond to their cases.