Syria Islamists ‘seize Idlib city’
An Islamist rebel coalition has seized one of the last cities in western Idlib province held by the Syrian government, activists say. BBC News – Middle East
An Islamist rebel coalition has seized one of the last cities in western Idlib province held by the Syrian government, activists say. BBC News – Middle East
Saudi-led coalition warplanes have bombed a special forces camp in Yemen’s capital, Sanaa, killing at least 36 people, officials and witnesses say. BBC News – Middle East
Iraqi government forces formally launch an operation to drive Islamic State (IS) out of the western province of Anbar, days after the fall of Ramadi. BBC News – Middle East
US Defence Secretary Ashton Carter says the rout of Iraqi forces at Ramadi showed they lacked the will to fight against Islamic State. BBC News – Middle East
About 3,000 militia members in Iraq begin moving against Islamic State militants after the fall of the city of Ramadi last week, officials say. BBC News – Middle East
Islamic State militants reportedly seize the last government-controlled border crossing between Syria and Iraq, after taking over ancient Palmyra. BBC News – Middle East