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As Western bombs kill civilians, there's one under-reported battle we need to be talking much more about [VIDEO]

The Syrian city of Raqqa is the self-proclaimed capital of Daesh (Isis/Isil). And on 5 June, the long-awaited assault on the terror group's stronghold began. But as part of the assault, Western bombs have reportedly killed hundreds of civilians. An issue which brings one under-reported battle into focus. Civilian deaths Kidnapped...

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An anti-terror fighter from Manchester sends a powerful message from the battlefield [VIDEO]

After the 22 May terror attack in Manchester, one anti-terror fighter from the city released a heartfelt message. And Britain needs to hear it. "We're with you. We love you." There are a number of British volunteers who have joined the fight against Daesh (Isis/Isil) in Syria. They have fought alongside some of the most effective...

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Both the UK and US are now openly supporting anti-terrorist ground forces in Syria

The British government is now deploying Tornado fighter jets to directly assist anti-terrorist ground forces in northern Syria. In the US, meanwhile, Donald Trump has signed an order to arm those same forces. And both of these developments could directly influence the impending UK trial of Josh Walker, who is accused of supporting...

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The UK trial of this 'anti-terrorist fighter' could see even journalists criminalised

Bristolian Josh Walker faces terrorism charges, even though he has allegedly fought against terrorism. And his case could affect not only others like him, but also journalists and researchers. After his return from Syria, police told Walker that he faces charges under Section 58 of the Terrorism Act. But not for supporting Daesh...

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The 26-year-old from Bristol who fought against terrorism, but is now being treated like a criminal

Bristolian Josh Walker went out to northern Syria to fight against Daesh (Isis/Isil) in 2016. He stayed there for six months, living and fighting alongside some of the most effective ground forces in the battle against Daesh terror. But upon his return to Britain, he didn't receive the hero's welcome he might've expected. Instead, he...

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Theresa May has now given the country a £56m reason to show her the door

Theresa May has now given voters in the country a £50m reason to boot her out of Downing Street. Her party regularly talks about Labour's supposedly "irresponsible" spending plans. But she has now pledged to spend at least £50m of taxpayers' money on one particular endeavour. And it's one that will no doubt satisfy US President...

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NATO member slammed by the US after bombing 'partners' in the fight against terrorism in Syria and Iraq

After NATO member Turkey bombed anti-terrorist ground forces in Syria and Iraq on 25 April, the US Department of State released a statement of condemnation. This was a public dressing down. But so far, it appears to have had little impact. Condemnation A Department of State press statement by Deputy Spokesperson Mark Toner...

Boris Johnson came out of hiding to attack Corbyn. It didn’t go well for him.

Boris Johnson has come out of hiding to make incomprehensible insults and repeat lies about Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn. The misinformation was lapped up by the mainstream media. That is, until Johnson actually spoke to them directly, and then things began to fall apart. Writing in The Sun, Johnson claimed about Jeremy Corbyn: They...

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Theresa May's friend just did terrorists a huge favour by bombing their opponents

In the early hours of 25 April 2017, Turkish jet fighters reportedly bombed the headquarters of the front-line troops fighting Daesh (Isis/Isil). This came only weeks after the latest arms deal secured by British Prime Minister Theresa May with Turkey's increasingly authoritarian President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. Arms that include jet...

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An announcement from Boris Johnson has turned a Tory vote into a vote for Donald Trump

Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson has made a statement to the Commons that essentially turns a Tory vote in the upcoming general election into a vote for Donald Trump. Johnson reiterated that Trump's stance on Syria and North Korea has "the full support of the British government". And in backing the US President yet again, the pattern...

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