Islamic State Carries Out Simultaneous Attacks On Syrian Jail And Military Base In Iraq
Three years after its so-called Caliphate crumpled in defeat, the Islamic State has carried out deadly attacks in Syria and Iraq. The terrorist group's simultaneous attacks on Syrian jail and a military base in Iraq have raised fears of their resurgence. The first attack was targeted at the Kurdish-controlled Gweiran prison in Hassakeh, Syria on January 21. Militants attacked the jail holding nearly 5,000 prisoners, including a large number of suspected IS fighters. Reports say dozens of IS fighters were freed in the attack on the prison. A fierce battle between IS militants and US-backed Kurdish fighters left at least 23 people dead. Some reports claim at least 28 IS fighters were also killed in the deadly fighting. Locals fled the area as Kurdish forces fought to control the situ...
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