- 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.
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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.
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Daesh affiliates are strengthening operational reach in Sahel, alongside counterterrorism pressure in Iraq and Al-Hol camp issues in Syria.1 source
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Syria
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