What happened to ISIL?
At the height of its power, ISIL held around a third of Syria and 40% of Iraq.

At the height of its power, ISIL held around a third of Syria and 40% of Iraq.









Iraq says more than 3,000 Syrians are among the ISIL-linked detainees transferred to one of its prisons by US military.
Syria’s Defence Ministry says its forces have taken control of the strategic base amid coordination with the US.
Experts say ISIL and al-Qaeda-linked groups use drones to target army positions with IEDs and to gather intelligence.
Residents say armed men kidnapped dozens of women and children after killing of about 200 people in Kwara State.
Iraq launches investigations into ISIL detainees from Syria with 7,000 expected to arrive in total.
Moscow ‘strongly condemns’ attack on airport in the capital, Niamey, where 20 rebels were killed and 4 soldiers wounded.
Claim comes after military ruler Abdourahamane Tiani accused France, Benin, Ivory coast of involvement in the attack.
French lawyers for suspected ISIL members transferred from Syria say men suffering inhumane treatment in Iraqi jails.
Extension offers a welcome respite as Syrian forces advance towards the last SDF strongholds in the northeast.
SDF chief Abdi urged US-led coalition to ‘bear responsibilities’ for securing facilities coming under gov’t control.