The United States Central Command announced that its fighter jets and those of its allies carried out 19 airstrikes in Syria and 16 similar strikes against Islamist militant forces in Iraq from Wednesday, November 21, to Friday, November 23. According to a statement published by Reuters on Friday, November 23, these attacks targeted the positions of the Islamic State group and the Khorasan group, which is linked to Al-Qaeda. The airstrikes by the US and its allies have played a significant role in pushing these groups back from their positions and reclaiming some areas occupied by the Iraqi army and Kurdish Peshmerga forces. At the same time, a United Nations report states that the Islamic State group has widely committed crimes against humanity in Syria. According to a report by the United Nations Independent Commission of Inquiry released on Friday, November 23, beheading, mass killings, torture, sexual slavery, and forced pregnancy have now become part of life in areas controlled by Islamist and radical opponents of Bashar al-Assad in Syria. Paulo Pinheiro, the head of this commission, stated that 'ISIS commanders are arbitrarily engaged in war crimes and crimes against humanity.' This Brazilian diplomat emphasized that 'ISIS commanders are personally responsible for these crimes' and called for justice against them. Despite all the airstrikes by the US and its allies against Islamist groups in Syria and Iraq, vast areas of both countries remain under the control of these groups, especially the Islamic State group, which has declared the establishment of an Islamic caliphate in the territories it occupies.
US Announces: 35 Airstrikes Against ISIS Positions from Wednesday to Friday
The US conducted 35 airstrikes against ISIS in Syria and Iraq from November 21 to 23, targeting positions of the Islamic State and Khorasan group. A UN report highlights the extensive crimes against humanity committed by ISIS in Syria. This situation underscores the ongoing struggle against ISIS and the complexities of the conflict in the region.
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📰 What Happened
The US and its allies conducted 35 airstrikes against ISIS and Khorasan group positions in Syria and Iraq from November 21 to 23. This military action is part of ongoing efforts to combat these militant groups and reclaim territory.
- 19 airstrikes were conducted in Syria and 16 in Iraq.
- A UN report highlighted severe human rights violations committed by ISIS.
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
The Islamic State has been involved in widespread violence and human rights abuses in Iraq and Syria, prompting international military responses. The conflict has drawn in various regional and global powers, complicating the situation.
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