Islamic State (ISIS)

The Islamic State (ISIS) is a militant group that aims to establish a global caliphate. Despite territorial losses, ISIS remains a security concern, as evidenced by recent news. The US is increasing airstrikes against ISIS-affiliated terrorists in Somalia to prevent attacks on the US homeland. In Syria, the US is transferring ISIS detainees from prisons in the northeast to Iraq, amidst Syrian government efforts to regain control from Kurdish-led forces. The Syrian military accuses Kurdish forces of allowing ISIS-linked detainees to escape from the al-Hol camp, highlighting the ongoing challenges of managing ISIS fighters and their families. ISIS's continued activity is also reflected in the suicide attack on a restaurant in Kabul, prompting China to urge the Taliban to tighten security. These events demonstrate ISIS's persistent threat and the complex international efforts to contain the group and manage its aftermath.