Foreign Fighters

Islamic State's using foreign fighters as 'cannon fodder': Australia

The government estimates at least 70 Australians are fighting with terrorist groups like the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria.

UN envoy to Syria says govt seemed positive about truce in Aleppo

Control of Aleppo is divided between an array of rebel and pro-government forces. Neither side has managed to take a decisive advantage in more than two years of fighting.

UN's chilling warning: 'Unprecedented' number of foreign jihadists flocking to Iraq, Syria

"Islamic State leaders recognise "the terror and recruitment value of multichannel, multi-language social and other media messaging," the UN report said.

More nations joining Interpol's program to create foreign fighter database

A draft resolution expected to be adopted by the UN Security Council would require countries to prevent the recruitment and transport of would-be foreign fighters preparing to join terrorist groups such as the Islamic State.

Over 12,000 foreign fighters against Islamic State in Syria: Expert

More than 12,000 foreigners from 74 countries have gone to fight with rebels in Syria, said an expert.