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The territories in Iraq and Syria, which was occupied by the Islamic State and claimed as part of its self-dubbed "Caliphate" [184] saw the creation of one of the most criminally active, totalitarian corrupt and violent regimes in modern times, and it ruled that territory until its defeat in 2019. [185]
The Isis Apocalypse: The History, Strategy, and Doomsday Vision of the Islamic State (Reprint ed.). New York City: St Martin's Press. ISBN 978-1250112644. Nance, Malcolm (2017). Defeating ISIS: Who They Are, How They Fight, What They Believe. New York City: Skyhorse Publishing. ISBN 978-1510711846. Warrick, Joby (2015). Black Flags: The Rise of ...
According to the Pentagon, by March 2019, the day of the territorial defeat in Syria of IS, CJTF-OIR and its partner forces had liberated nearly 110,000 square kilometers (42,471 square miles) of land and 7.7 million people from IS, the vast majority of the self-proclaimed caliphate's territory and subjects. [103]
The total force size at its peak was estimated from tens of thousands to over 200,000. IS's armed forces grew quickly during its territorial expansion in 2014. The IS military, including groups incorporated into it in 2014, openly operates and controls territory in multiple cities in Libya and Nigeria .
It’s many years since ISIS, also known as Islamic State, ... ISIS no longer rules a territory. But its recruits still pose a global threat. Analysis by Tim Lister. January 2, 2025 at 1:00 PM ...
8 August – The United Nations' counterterrorism office warned that ISIS-K increased its capabilities and could potentially carry out more attacks outside of Afghanistan. [136] It also warned that parts of Africa from Mali to northern Nigeria could fall to ISIS and its allies. [137]
Here are the key developments to date: August 1999: Shamima Begum is born in England to parents of Bangladeshi heritage. February 2015: British counter-terrorism police launched an international ...
No. Portrait Name (Birth–Death) Time of Leadership Note(s) Announced Left office Time in office 1 Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi. أَبُو بَكْرٍ ٱلْبَغْدَادِيُّ