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Syrian Kurds and Allies Retake Islamic State-Held Border Town
The capture of Tal Abyad is a major blow to the Islamic State, cutting off a key supply line — but Turkey is getting worried about the growing strength of the Kurds in the border region.
Kobane's Kurdish Heroes Are Looking for Political Payback from the West
A bulwark against the Islamic State, the Kurds are seizing the moment to seek support for their cause. VICE News met Sinam Mohamad, co-leader of the coalition governing Syrian Kurdistan, on a visit to the US.
Swedish Journalist Detained in Syria and Released After Brutal Week Behind Bars
Joakim Medin, a freelance journalist and VICE News contributor, was detained by the Assad regime and held in solitary confinement in a cell that resembled a “torture chamber.”
PKK Youth: Fighting for Kurdish Neighborhoods
VICE News gained access to the PKK youth wing (YDG-H) in Cizre, Turkey, as they battle to defend their neighborhoods from Turkish security forces.
Canada's Twitter Terrorists Are Afraid of the Internet
Online jihadists are changing their online habits because—surprise—intelligence services are probably tracking them.
The Canadian Veteran Who Fought the Islamic State Is Back Home
Dillon Hillier, a Canadian combat veteran who jumped on a plane from Calgary to fight alongside the Kurdish Peshmerga has returned home, according to a Facebook post from his father.
Kurds Celebrate Liberation of Kobane as Islamic State Calls for New Paris-Style Attacks
Fireworks lit up the dark night in Turkish and Syrian towns and refugee camps across the border from the embattled Syrian town of Kobane Monday night.
Kurdish Forces Have the Islamic State 'On the Verge of Defeat' in Kobane
The militant group has largely been expelled from the besieged Syrian city, though sporadic clashes are reportedly still occurring in some neighborhoods.
The Top Islamic State Spokesperson Called for More Lone Wolf Attacks on Canada
Abu Mohammed al-Adnani just released a recording titled "Die in Your Rage."
It Could Take Two Years to Defeat the Islamic State, Says UK Foreign Secretary
Despite significant coalition gains, Philip Hammond says the Iraqi army is still not ready to push out the militant group.
Kurdish Anger Simmers as Turkey Accused of Killing Unarmed Teenagers
VICE News visited Cizre, southeast Turkey, where fearful Kurdish residents accuse the state of shooting dead several children and young militants have set up armed checkpoints.
Canadian Military Bombs Are Still Pounding the Islamic State
With terrorism on the minds of Canadian politicians, Canadian "precision-guided munitions" continue to drop on ISIS in Iraq.