Iraq holds 1,300 foreign wives and children of IS suspects
Craig TaylorThe women and children, from at least 13 countries, fled Tal Afar as troops took the city in August. BBC News – Middle East
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Bell Pottinger’s Middle East arm seeks split as collapse looms
The division’s head says “nothing official had been said” about reports the firm will collapse. BBC News – Middle East
Qatari and Saudi leaders discuss crisis
Qatar’s emir made the call in which he reportedly said he was ready for dialogue on regional demands. BBC News – Middle East
‘Israeli jets hit Syria’s Masyaf chemical site’ – reports
Syria’s army says rockets struck a base, amid reports that a suspected chemical site was targeted. BBC News – Middle East
Egypt detainees subjected to ‘assembly line’ of torture – HRW
President Sisi is accused of giving a “green light” to security forces to abuse political detainees. BBC News – Middle East
IS conflict: Syrian army closes in on Deir al-Zour
A government enclave in the eastern city has been surrounded by Islamic State militants since 2014. BBC News – Middle East