Dossier
Islamic State of Iraq and Syria
Coverage of Islamic State of Iraq and Syria in the Nexus archive.
- US sanctions Lagos-based BDC operator, firms over alleged terrorism financing
The United States government has sanctioned Mukhtar Muhammad, a Lagos-based Bureau De Change (BDC) operator, and three firms allegedly controlled by him for serving as financial conduits for the West Africa franchise of Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS). The sanctions are linked to allegations of terrorism financing.
- In Syria, instability allowed ISIS fighters to flee camps, but many of their families still detained
Instability in Syria allowed ISIS fighters to escape detention camps, but many of their families remain held in the last remaining camp in northeastern Syria. NPR visited the site, highlighting the ongoing humanitarian concerns and security challenges in the region.