Islamic State group fighters entered the northeastern city of Hasaka in Syrian Kurdistan and seizing two neighbourhoods from Syria’s government forces in heavy clashes. At least 30 regime loyalists and 20 IS jihadists were killed in the fighting, which continued on 25th June 2015.
What is Islamic State?
- IS is a type of government, in which the primary basis for government is the enforcement of shari’a, dispensation of justice, maintenance of law and order
About Hasaka
- it is the capital city of the Al-Hasakah Governorate
- it is located in the far north-eastern corner of Syria.
