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• The isis wants a worldwide Islamic state and power. They do not support
democracy and want the world to be ruled by the caliph. This is what they call
as the goal of establishment of the caliphate
• Isis is now said to be present in countries other than Iraq and Syria as well
like Algeria, Tunisia, Egypt etc.
• Shia and Sunni Islam are two important beliefs of Islam and the isis members
are followers of the Sunni Islam. They are strongly against the Shia believers.
• The united nations have declared it as a terrorist organization as it is engaged
in violent activities
• Several citizens, journalists, workers, and soldiers have been killed by the
group. Spreading fear among the people is their strategy. They have released
videos of their violent activities on youtube. Apart from bombings and
murders, the group has also destroyed property and monuments.
• The ISIS funds itself by selling oil, electricity etc and through other illegal
activities. It enables the organisation to have the required weapons and arms
ammunition. The organisation is said to be the richest terrorist organisation in
the world.
• The ISIS has attacked 29 countries and killed more than 2000 people with
143 attacks. Paris attacks, Brussels attack, Manchester attacks are some of
the recent ones.
• The ISIS has claimed credit for a number of attacks and yet the countries are
helpless.
What has the USA and other countries done against ISIS?
• The world is against the ISIS.
• The United States and other countries have often targeted the ISIS through
air strikes. More than 8000 airstrikes have been made by USA itself. A number
of bombings and other special operations have also been conducted.
• More than 1500 airstrikes have been made by other countries like Belgium,
France, Jordan etc.
• The USA conducts airstrikes through CENTRAL COMMAND.
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