Who Is ISIS? 4 Important Facts About the Ruthless Terror Group in Iraq

The Islamic State of Iraq and Syria, also called the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant, has garnered countless headlines across the globe.

Their atrocities against religious minorities and effort to create an Islamic state in the Middle East have spurred international outrage as well as U.S. airstrikes.

Below are four important points about ISIS, specifically its origins, military engagement, atrocities and denunciations from Muslim leaders. Read more

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