- Muqtada al-Sadr's group is operating within the Iraqi political landscape, while Iran-backed groups are active in the region amid increased US pressure on Baghdad.
- Geopolitical confrontation centers on the Middle East, which allegedly hosts former ISIS fighters for training and movement in Iraq and Syria.
- The operational reach of Daesh affiliates is expanding into the Sahel region, while counterterrorism efforts are underway in Iraq and the closure of the Al-Hol camp raises security concerns in Syria.
Niger, Syria, and Iraq are providing targeted support for regional counter-terrorism initiatives and participating in the Global Coalition against Da'esh.
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Updated Aug 5
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What happened
Niger, Syria, and Iraq are providing targeted support for regional counter-terrorism initiatives and participating in the Global Coalition against Da'esh.
Who's involved
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The entities involved
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Niger
sovereign state in western Africa
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Syria
country in West Asia
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Iraq
sovereign state in Western Asia
Related events
- Turkey and Syria agreed to strengthen defense and counter-terrorism sectors, while also condemning Israeli attacks on Syrian territory.
- ECOWAS and France discussed terrorism challenges, with Niger and Mali participating in the regional bloc.
- Dialogue resumes between ECOWAS and ASS, while UNSC reviews the political and security situation in the Sahel.
- Anti-jihadist operations are being conducted in Daraa province, Syria.
- Niger and Algeria are donating military helicopters, ammunition, and spare parts to support the Alliance of Sahel States.