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Clashes ongoing between army, Daesh

London - MENA

Violent clashes have been reported between the Syrian army and Daesh on the outskirts of Deir Ezzour city, Sky News reported quoting the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights. SOHR said the Syrian army forces continued their attacks on al Hamidiyah district in Deir Ezzour and controlled most of its parts. Earlier, the Syrian troops controlled al Irqi and al OmalRead more

Fierce clashes between Iraqi forces, Daesh

Baghdad - MENA

A security source said violent clashes between Iraqi security forces and elements of Daesh group erupted in two areas in Ramadi city, some 110 km west of Baghdad. In statements to Alsumaria News on Wednesday, the source, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said the fierce encounters took place in Al-Tash and the 7th Kilometer regions, west of Ramadi. TheRead more

Trump denounces 'hate' as far-right rally erupts in violence

Charlottesville - Arabs Today

US President Donald Trump on Saturday urged unity amid violent clashes in Virginia between far-right demonstrators and counter-protesters, calling on Americans to "condemn all that hate stands for." "We ALL must be united & condemn all that hate stands for," the Republican leader tweeted. "There is no place for this kind of violence in America. Let's come together as one!"Read more

Syrian governmental troops controlled Damascus’ Barza district

Damascus - Noura Khowam

Syrian governmental troops managed to control Barza District of the Syrian capital of Damascus on Tuesday, as the fighter of opposition withdrew from the district upon an agreement with the governmental forces. Meanwhile, the opposition factions managed to prevent the governmental troops from achieving advance the eastern Ghouta after violent clashes that led to the killing of 40 elements andRead more

ISIS extremists clashed with Syrian Democratic Forces in Syria’s Aleppo

Damascus - Noura Khowam

The buses carrying the gunmen left Barzah district of the Syrian capital of Damascus heading to the northern area of Syria, while other buses moved from Qabon district to the same area with hundreds of people. Meanwhile, In the countryside of Damascus, violent clashes broke out between the opposition factions and Syrian forces on the outskirts of the town ofRead more

Syrian troops resume clashes with opposition in Qabon

Hama - Noura Khowam

Violent clashes have erupted between opposition factions on one hand and governmental troops loyal to Syria’s former President Bashar Al Assad, as the governmental troops attempted to achieve advance in the areas controlled by the opposition. The governmental troops launched artillery attack against the districts near the Syrian capital of Damascus with no information about humanitarian losses. The governmental troopsRead more

27 Daesh militants killed in clashes in Syrian city

Damascus - Arab Today

As many as 27 Daesh militants were killed in clashes with the Syrian Demoratic Forces in al-Reqqa countryside, SkyNews reported quoting Syrian sources. The Syrian Democratic troops engaged in violent clashes with Daesh militants in the surroundings of northern Reqqa countryside and forced the militants to leave Musheirafa village. The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights announced Friday that scores ofRead more

10 killed, 14 hurt in Mali clashes

Bamako - Arab Today

Ten people have died in violent clashes between two ethnic groups in central Mali, a security ministry source told AFP Thursday, as tensions grow over land use and food scarcity in the region. Increased availability of arms from Libya has also contributed to intercommunal violence in Mali, experts say, while drought has forced herders into areas traditionally cultivated by farmers.Read more

Yemeni army advances towards Khaled Ibn Al-Walid's camp

Aden - Abdel Ghani Yahia

Violent clashes took place, on Thursday, between the Yemeni army and Houthis militants, near the camp of Khaled Ibn Al-Walid, east of Mokha on the western coast of Yemen. According to military sources, the army has made significant progress towards the camp, after fierce battles with the militias. The sources pointed out that the government troops are stationed in NabtahRead more