Ar-Raqqa Trade and “Industry” under ISIS

Corruption , bribes , blackmail and confused decisions drive the wealthy to show loyalty  Special Report Ar-Raqqa has developed into a leading economic centre in the Syrian areas held by ISIS, and according to what some traders who work between Syria and Iraq confirm, only Mosul outdoes ar-Raqqa in this regard. This has occurred because of a combination of factors …

The Current Military Map of the Fighters who Originally Come from Deir ez-Zour

Over 2000 fighters are waiting for an army that has to be established Special Report The international projects that aim to fight ISIS still disregard Deir ez-Zour province despite its major importance for the organization, which exploits the oil wealth of the province, and they pay no attention to the fact that Deir ez-Zour fighters, especially those who combated  ISIS …