Milita­nts in easter­n Syria make a new propag­anda film callin­g on the few remain­ing reside­nts to seek refuge in GodBEIRUT: Even as it faced imminent defeat in its last populated territory in eastern Syria, Islamic State made a new propaganda film calling on the few remaining residents of its cold, besieged encampment to maintain their prayers and seek refuge in God. “Servants of God, keep reciting your prayers and ask for forgiveness,” the loudspeaker of a beaten up van cries as it tours the ramshackle camp in the video. Britain removes citizenship from two more Islamic State bridesWhile acknowledging its military setbacks in the face of a global campaign against it, the militant organisation uses the new film to urge followers to maintain their faith in IS even in adversity. The US backed Syrian Democratic Forces said on Tuesdaythe assault to capture the besieged enclave of Baghouz, near theIraqi border, was as good as over. “Tomorrow, God willing, we will be in paradise and they willbe burning in hell,” said an Islamic State member whom the videoidentified as Abu Abd al Azeem.

Source: The Express Tribune March 12, 2019 17:37 UTC