Syrian Observatory for Human Rights
Islamic State Is Restricting Internet Access in Its Capital City
IS is circulating a flier ordering all residents to remove "WI-FI boosters in internet cafés as well as private wireless adaptors, even for soldiers of the Islamic State.”
'They Will Not be Able to Gag Us:' Syrian Human Rights Monitor Defiant After Islamic State Hacks Website
The UK-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights catalogues attacks, executions, bombings, torture, and other human rights abuses throughout Syria. It's back online after pro-IS hackers took it down Wednesday.
Islamic State Reportedly Beheads Women in Syria For Sorcery
The militants beheaded two woman and one of their husbands in Syria during the past week — reportedly the first time they have beheaded civilian females.
Survivors Describe Entire Families Being Massacred in Brazen Islamic State Attack on Kobane
Witness and victim testimony obtained by VICE News indicates the militants targeted civilians in a surprise attack on the Syrian border city.
Turkey's President Erdogan Denies Helping Islamic State Massacre Civilians in Kobane
It is as yet unclear how so many IS militants were able to infiltrate Kobane, even under disguise, and avoid the many YPG checkpoints on its fringes.
Islamic State Says Barrel Bomb Dropped by Syrian Regime Caused 'Devastating Massacre'
Two barrel bomb attacks in northern Syria reportedly killed at least 70 people on Saturday, including many civilians at bustling market in a town controlled by the Islamic State.
Beheaded Corpses Said to be Lining Streets of Ancient City Seized by Islamic State
Meanwhile, the Iraqi Prime Minister has rejected accusations his army showed "no will to fight" in Ramadi, which IS also seized last week, and said the city would be retaken "in days."
US Coalition Accused of 'Massacre' After Airstrikes Allegedly Kill Dozens of Civilians in Syria
A monitoring group says coalition airstrikes targeting the Islamic State killed at least 52 civilians on Friday, including 16 women and children.
Video Shows Syria’s Yarmouk Refugee Camp Reduced to Piles of Smoldering Rubble
The footage shows dozens of bombed-out buildings and piles of rubble left after nearly two weeks of intense battles between Islamic State fighters and various militias.
Videos Show Wild Celebration by Syrian Rebels After Takeover of City of Idlib
A coalition of Islamist rebel groups — including an al Qaeda affiliate — celebrated after capturing the city of Idlib from forces loyal to the Assad regime.
Islamic State Has Reportedly Recruited 400 Children In 2015
The militant group allegedly focuses their recruitment efforts at mosques, schools, and public execution areas.
Islamic State Releases Small Group of Assyrian Christian Hostages Days After Mass Kidnapping
The militants released several members of the ethnic minority group, but the fate of many others abducted last week in northeastern Syria remains unclear.