Posted on Aug 15, 2018
Despite Previous Rosy Outlook, ISIS Remains A Problem
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ISIS, the so-called Islamic State, no longer has a capital or much to call a state. But what they do have is up to 30,000 fighters. They're spread between Syria and Iraq. And a report by the United Nations containing that figure of 30,000 comes despite Iraqi official claims that ISIS is defeated there and President Trump's statements that ISIS is almost finished in Syria. NPR's Tom Bowman has more.
Despite Previous Rosy Outlook, ISIS Remains A Problem
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ISIS
Syria
Iraq
Kurds
Terrorism
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MSgt Dale Johnson
I don't know how you would get rid of them without wiping out the entire population. Everyday farmers and villagers on one day, ISIS insurgents when no one is looking.
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Local insurgents need to realize the global agenda of IS is not necessarily congruous to local grievances. They are being used.
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