ISIL
Coverage of ISIL in the Nexus archive.
- Three wounded in Swiss train station stabbing labelled ‘act of terror’
Three people were wounded in a stabbing at a Swiss train station, which authorities have labeled an 'act of terror'. The suspect was arrested and had previously come to authorities' attention in 2015 for distributing ISIL propaganda.
- Australia charges alleged ISIL-linked woman after return from Syria
Australia has charged an alleged ISIL-linked woman who returned from Syria. The case follows the repatriation of women and children held for years in Syrian camps without trial.
- Turkish and Syrian officials detain 10 individuals with alleged ISIL ties
Turkish and Syrian officials have detained 10 individuals accused of having ties to ISIL. The arrested individuals are reported to have participated in terrorist attacks in Turkiye, according to officials.
- Nigeria says joint US strikes kill 175 ISIL fighters in country’s northeast
Nigeria and the US conducted joint strikes that killed 175 ISIL fighters in Nigeria's northeast. The Nigerian Army praised the operation as part of an ongoing campaign to hunt down and kill terrorists. The operation is aimed at combating terrorism in the region.
- US military carries out more strikes against ISIL fighters in Nigeria
The US military conducted strikes against ISIL fighters in Nigeria, days after the US and Nigeria announced the killing of a deputy ISIL leader. The attacks targeted ISIL fighters in Nigeria. The operations aim to weaken the terrorist group's presence in the region.
- Abu-Bilal al-Minuki: ISIL’s shadow commander in West Africa
A joint military operation between Nigeria and the US resulted in the death of Abu-Bilal al-Minuki, a key ISIL leader in West Africa, in Borno state. The operation was deemed successful by both countries. This event marks a significant blow to ISIL's presence in the region.
- Trump says ISIL second-in-command Abu-Bilal al-Minuki killed
US and Nigerian forces carried out a joint operation against Abu-Bilal al-Minuki, deemed a 'global terrorist' in 2023. He was the second-in-command of ISIL. The operation resulted in his death.
- ISIL-linked Australian women arrested at airports
Three Australian women linked to ISIL have been arrested at airports in Melbourne and Sydney. The arrests were made in two separate cities, indicating a potential widespread investigation. The women's connections to ISIL suggest a possible national security concern.
- Australian women with alleged ISIL ties returning from Syria, minister says
Australian women with alleged ISIL ties are returning from Syria, according to Australian Federal Police Commissioner Krissy Barrett, who says some individuals will be arrested and charged. The returns are related to alleged ties with the terrorist organization. The Australian government is taking action.
- ‘Extensive brutality’: Rebel attacks reap hell on Congolese civilians
A rebel group linked to ISIL has committed atrocities against civilians in the Democratic Republic of Congo, including torture, killings, and abductions, with children among the victims. The attacks have resulted in extensive brutality and harm to innocent people. The situation is dire and requires immediate attention.
- Gunmen kill at least 29 in Nigeria’s northeast Adamawa State
Gunmen killed at least 29 people in a several-hour-long attack on Guyaku village in Nigeria’s northeast Adamawa State. ISIL (ISIS) has claimed responsibility for the attack.
- French cement giant Lafarge guilty of financing ISIL in Syria
French cement company Lafarge and eight former employees were convicted of financing ISIL in Syria by a French court. The court found them guilty of providing financial support to the terrorist group ISIL.