Islamic State & Syrian Democratic Forces
14 shared events · Importance 5 · Last updated Jun 30, 2026
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International
Islamic State: Militants linked to the Islamic State group have carried out attacks in Democratic Republic of the Congo — Ituri Province, further complicating Ebola response efforts and displacing large populations.
Syrian Democratic Forces: The Syrian Democratic Forces, a rebel group allied with the Islamic State group, has carried out violent attacks in Democratic Republic of the Congo — Ituri Province, killing civilians and burning homes, further complicating Ebola containment efforts.
May 21, 2026 · 627 articles
International
Islamic State: The Islamic State is a target of coordinated counter-terrorism operations involving the US and regional allies, a policy area overseen by Tom Barrack.
Syrian Democratic Forces: The Syrian Democratic Forces are a Kurdish-led group that criticized Tom Barrack's mediation of a ceasefire and integration pact with Damascus, accusing Washington of abandoning them.
May 30, 2026 · 6 articles
Accidents
Islamic State: Affiliated with ADF, adding to the complex security environment.
Syrian Democratic Forces: Armed group active in eastern DRC, contributing to insecurity that hampers the Ebola response.
Aug 01, 2026 · 295 articles
Accidents
Islamic State: Islamic State-backed militants contribute to the violence and insecurity in Democratic Republic of the Congo — Ituri Province, further complicating the Ebola response by disrupting health facilities and displacing populations.
Syrian Democratic Forces: The Syrian Democratic Forces' violence in Democratic Republic of the Congo — Ituri Province further complicates the response to the Ebola outbreak by creating an unstable environment.
May 15, 2026 · 446 articles
Accidents
Islamic State: Militants linked to the Islamic State have conducted attacks in Ituri, exacerbating the security crisis and impeding humanitarian aid for the Ebola response.
Syrian Democratic Forces: The Syrian Democratic Forces, an armed group with ties to the Islamic State, has attacked civilians in Ituri, adding to the region's volatility and hindering Ebola response efforts.
May 18, 2026 · 505 articles
International
Islamic State: The Islamic State is a terrorist group against which the United States is leading an international alliance, which Ahmed al-Sharaa is expected to join. Syria's interior ministry has also conducted raids against its sleeper cells.
Syrian Democratic Forces: The Syrian Democratic Forces were the main US partner in the fight against the Islamic State in Syria's northeast. Washington is now pushing for a merger between the Syrian Democratic Forces and the new Syrian army.
Nov 08, 2025 · 6 articles
Accidents
Islamic State: Islamic State-affiliated ADF is active in the region, contributing to insecurity that hampers the Ebola response.
Syrian Democratic Forces: Insurgency in eastern DRC complicates response efforts.
Jul 06, 2026 · 410 articles
Accidents
Islamic State: Linked to ADF; indirect role via insecurity.
Syrian Democratic Forces: Armed group active in Ituri; complicates health response.
Mar 09, 2018 · 314 articles
International
Syrian Democratic Forces: Syrian Democratic Forces has been a long-standing partner of the United States in the fight against Islamic State in Syria.
Jan 10, 2026 · 16 articles
International
Syrian Democratic Forces: The Syrian Democratic Forces are mentioned in the context of fighting in northern Syria, which caused a postponement of Ahmed al-Sharaa's initial visit to Germany.
Mar 30, 2026 · 6 articles
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