In July and August of this year, ISIS significantly escalated its attacks on oil tankers in the areas of Deir Ezzor controlled by the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF). This sudden surge suggests a strategic shift by the group, bringing the oil sector back to the forefront of its targets in the region....

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 ...

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 attenti...