IS militants executes civilians in Anbar over collaboration with security

Qaim (IraqiNews.com) Three civilians were executed by Islamic State militants in west of Anbar over collaboration with security services, a security source said.

“IS executed on Sunday three youths in Qaim, Anbar, after detaining them on Saturday evening in al-Karabla region over accusation of communicating with security troops,” the source told Alghad Press.

At least 10 Islamic State militants reportedly fled the town toward unknown destinations on Saturday

Earlier on the day, the group reportedly executed 28 militants, along with the leader, in Syria’s al-BuKamal as they fled after security troops advanced in Annah town in Anbar.

Iraqi army announced the total recapture of the town, invaded last week, hours after recapturing neighboring Rayhana area.

According to military media, up to 30 militants were killed since offensives launched.

Last week, Iraqi joint troops liberated Akashat region, between Rutba town, on borders with Jordan, and Qaim, on borders with Syria.

Anbar’s western towns of Annah, Qaim and Rawa have been held by the extremist group since 2014, when it occupied one third of Iraq to proclaim a self-styled Islamic “Caliphate”. Iraqi troops were able to return life back to normal in the biggest cities of Anbar including Fallujah, Ramadi and others after recapturing them in 2015 and 2016.