December 15, 2014
At the start of November it was reported that Jabhat al-Nusra had captured TOW anti-tank guided missiles (ATGM) from the Syrian opposition groups Harakat Hazm and the Syrian Revolutionary Front. Both were US vetted “moderate” groups who were part of a programme to receive arms and munitions to support their activities in Syria.
December 14, 2014
By Oryx
This post has been removed until further notice as recent developments in the Syrian Civil War has rendered the current information outdated.
December 6, 2014
It is no secret that the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) makes about $1 million per day selling petrol from the oilfields it had captured during its striking advances in Iraq and Syria over the past three years. Much less discussed in the mainstream media is ISIL’s other source of income: looted…
December 6, 2014
By Oryx
This post has been removed until further notice as recent developments in the Syrian Civil War has rendered the current information outdated.
December 4, 2014
Digital Globe imagery shows Iran making progress assembling ship modules brought out to the dry dock in January. According to measurements taken on imagery, Iran appears to be constructing another Moudge class frigate. The incomplete boat was located adjacent to the Sahand, another vessel in the series, which is still in the process of being fitted…
November 27, 2014
By Oryx
This post has been removed until further notice as recent developments in the Syrian Civil War has rendered the current information outdated.
November 19, 2014
By Bellingcat Investigation Team
Following the publication of the Open Letter to Lars Klevberg, The Norwegian Film Institute and Arts Council Norway, the Norwegian Film Institute has issued the following statement: The Norwegian Film Institute strongly regret the impact Syrian Hero Boy may have for aid workers and journalists working in conflict areas. The Norwegian Film Institute granted this film in…
November 18, 2014
By Bellingcat Investigation Team
Tuesday 18th of November Press release This is in response to the attention we have received regarding the fictional YouTube- video ”Syrian hero boy.” Despite our humane and good intentions, we would like to sincerely apologize for releasing this film as real and the outcome since the film’s release. As filmmakers we take the complete responsibility…
November 17, 2014
On November 16, 2014, the Islamic State killed yet another American citizen, aid-worker Abdulrahman (Peter) Kassig. The video didn’t follow the usual pattern at all. In former videos of the beheading of Western hostages, the victim was dressed in an orange jump suit (referring to the clothing in Guantanamo Bay) and was forced to read…
November 3, 2014
By Oryx
The recent Islamic State offensive in Homs supposedly now also threatens Syria’s largest and most important airbase; T4. Sharing the name of the nearby pumping station, T4 is often incorrectly named Tiyas or even Tayas, Tayfur, Al Tifor or Al Tifour due to the Arabic rendering of ‘T4’. The release of a video by a…
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