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Iraq
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Russia denies recruiting Iraqis to fight in war with Ukraine

The Russian diplomatic mission in Iraq denied recruiting Iraqis, saying only foreign residents of Russia who speak the language can join its army.

Dana Taib Menmy
14 November, 2025
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Post-Assad Syria
Analysis
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Will foreign fighters test the stability of post-Assad Syria?

Shelly Kittleson
29 October, 2025
The clashes happened near Harem in Idlib province [Getty]
Syria
MENA
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Clashes between Syrian govt, French fighters in Idlib province

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
22 October, 2025
Life In Syria After Bashar al-Assad's Regime Ends
Syria
MENA
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Foreign Islamists petition Syrian state for citizenship

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
16 August, 2025
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Post-Assad Syria
In-depth
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Is six months enough to train Syria's new army?

Mawada Bahah
14 July, 2025
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Post-Assad Syria
Analysis
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From rebels to soldiers: Foreign fighters in Syria's new army

Robert Bociaga
10 June, 2025
Thousands of foreign fighters from Yemen to Afghanistan were brought to Syria by Iran to fight for Assad
Post-Assad Syria
MENA
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Syria could revoke 740,000 foreign Assad fighters' citizenships

The New Arab Staff
21 March, 2025
Gaza War
MENA
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Palestinian fighters adopt 'guerrilla warfare' against Israel

Sally Ibrahim
11 July, 2024
Gaza War
Voices

Britons joining Israel's genocide in Gaza must face justice

Nadeine Asbali

Nadeine Asbali

05 January, 2024
Uzbekistan
MENA
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Uzbekistan warns citizens not to join foreign armies

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
22 September, 2022
Islamic State
World
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Ireland court finds Lisa Smith guilty of joining IS

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
30 May, 2022
Israel
World
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Israeli volunteers allegedly fighting for Ukrainian forces

The New Arab Staff
28 April, 2022
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Turkey
MENA
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Merkel urges withdrawal of foreign fighters from Libya

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
06 May, 2021
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UN
MENA
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UN chief calls for foreign 'elements' to leave Libya

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
24 March, 2021
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Syria
MENA
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France must give IS suspects 'fair trial': UN expert

The New Arab
13 August, 2019
al-Hol camp --AFP
Syria
MENA
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French court denies appeal for IS followers to return

The New Arab & agencies
23 April, 2019
Baghouz evacuation - afp
US
MENA
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Two thousand foreign IS fighters held in Syria: US

The New Arab
18 April, 2019
Iraq PM Abdul Mahdi
IS
MENA
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Iraq can help return IS fighters to their countries

The New Arab & agencies
27 February, 2019
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Saleh
MENA
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French IS detainees will be tried in Iraq

The New Arab & agencies
25 February, 2019
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Syrian Democratic Forces
MENA
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Trump tells Europe to 'take back IS foreign fighters'

The New Arab
17 February, 2019
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UK
MENA
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British IS bride Shamima Begum 'gives birth' in Syria

The New Arab
17 February, 2019