explainer - does islamic state still pose a threat?

Islamic State's possession of land Iraq and Syria set it apart from other like-minded groups such claiming sovereignty over all Muslim lands and peoples.. ... Islamic State's core territory was Iraq and Syria, jihadists fighting in other countries, notably Nigeria, Yemen and..

islamic state's 'caliphate' in syria, iraq

On June 29, 2014, jihadists of Islamic State of Iraq and Levant proclaim a caliphate led by Abu Bakr al- Baghdadi across territory the group seized Syria and Iraq and rebrands Islamic State .. ... On Saturday, March 23, SDF announces the death of the caliphate after seizing total control..

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