Middle Orient

Iraq: Arrest of ISIS operative from Syria

The Popular Mobilization Forces announced the arrest of one of the elements of the “Islamic State” organization in Mosul, explaining that preliminary information indicates that the detainee infiltrated from Syrian territory to the Mosul desert. The Iraqi News Agency (INA) reported at dawn on Tuesday, January 20, that “the security …

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Iran Update, January 19, 2026

Key Takeaways SDF Collapse and Risks for the US Counter-ISIS Mission: The United States’ framework for sustaining success against the Islamic State in Iraq and al Sham (ISIS) in northeastern Syria is collapsing. The risk that fighting in the northeast will significantly imperil the US mission to combat ISIS remains …

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La propagande anti-iranienne décortiquée

20 choses à savoir sur les manifestations en Iran Les allégations de «morts massives» parmi les manifestants iraniens ne sont pas fiables. Elles proviennent d’un groupe appelé Centre pour les droits de l’homme en Iran. Ce centre n’est PAS en Iran, mais à New York.S’agit-il d’un groupe iranien ? Non. …

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Provisions of the ceasefire and the integration of the SDF into state institutions

Syrian transitional President Ahmed al-Sharaa announced on Sunday, 18 January, that a ceasefire agreement has been reached between the Syrian government and the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF). According to the Syrian Presidency, the agreement includes the following provisions: An immediate, comprehensive ceasefire on all fronts and front lines between government …

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Syria’s Al Shara recognises Kurdish citizenship, language and Nowruz festival in presidential decree

Syria’s Kurdish authorities say the move does not guarantee people’s rights Syria’s President Ahmad Al Shara on Friday issued a decree affirming the rights of Kurdish ⁠Syrians, formally recognising their language ​and restoring citizenship to the country’s largest minority community. “I have the honour to issue a decree especially for …

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