Monthly Archives: May 2016
May 27, 2016
May 27, 2016 Today’s Major Developments Baghdad survives the latest demonstrations, but not without incident. Iraqi forces gaining more control north and east of Falluja; some residents able to leave. Sectarian Sunni media launches counter-offensive against Falluja campaign. … Continue reading
May 26, 2016
May 26, 2016 Today’s Major Developments Iraq claims full control of Qarma Subdistrict in Falluja; several more locations captured as troops move toward city. Al-Abadi asks that Friday’s demonstrations be postponed until they can be held in Falluja as a … Continue reading
May 25, 2016
May 25, 2016 Today’s Major Developments Iraqi forces move in on Falluja city from the east, south PMF role in Falluja campaign clarified, as Abadi, Jubouri try to limit sectarian rhetoric. SDF’s continuing move toward Raqqa heavily contested. Food shortages … Continue reading
May 24, 2016
May 24, 2016 Today’s Major Developments Iraqi forces advance gradually in and around Falluja. Al-Abadi says Daesh has collapsed in Falluja. Iraqi forces accused of indiscriminate shelling of city. 23 Daesh terrorists captured in Baghdad. Daesh increases executions in … Continue reading
May 23, 2016
May 23, 2016 Today’s Major Developments IRAQ FORCES LAUNCH ATTACK ON FALLUJA. Iraqi intelligence operatives kill three major Daesh officials in Shirqat. Daesh cell allegedly responsible for southern Salahuddin suicide attacks arrested. Daesh urges its Mosul terrorists not to flee. … Continue reading
May 20, 2016
May 20, 2016 Today’s Major Developments Sadrists invade Green Zone, Council of Ministers; cause security forces to use tear gas, live fire. Iraqi forces seize town on Jordanian border; border crossing will be reopened. Daesh stages another bizarre mass execution … Continue reading
May 19, 2016
May 19, 2016 Today’s Major Developments Joint Operations Command says Baghdad bombing perpetrators captured. Canada pledges major increase in its military training support for Iraq. Coalition, IAF F-16s hit Falluja as more PMFs gather for assault on city. … Continue reading
May 18, 2016
May 18, 2016 Today’s Major Developments One suspect in Sadr City bombing reportedly captured. Shia PMF forces gathering for Falluja campaign. Iraqi forces moving quickly on the road from Baghdadi to Haditha. Iraqi troops consolidating government hold on Rutba. Daesh … Continue reading
May 17, 2016
May 17, 2016 Today’s Major Developments Three Daesh suicide blasts in Baghdad bring major death toll. Taji Gas Factory goes back to work. Iraqi forces seize Rutba. Major demonstration in Khaldiya protests politicians’ inaction on security. Family escapes Daesh … Continue reading
May 16, 2016
Today’s Major Developments Daesh stages Sunday suicide attack on Taji gas factory in Baghdad. Iraqi forces secure several Daesh-held villages in Hit, Haditha. Iraqi troops make lightning move toward Rutba against light resistance. Daesh leader Baghdadi reported back in … Continue reading