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UN: Over 10,000 Islamic State fighters active in Iraq, Syria

by Associated Press
| August 24, 2020 4:03 PM

UNITED NATIONS (AP) — More than 10,000 Islamic State fighters are estimated to remain active in Iraq and Syria two years after the militant group’s defeat, and their attacks have significantly increased this year, the U.N. counter-terrorism chief said Monday.

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