The Global Coalition

The Global Coalition against Daesh is a unique partnership of 90 governments and institutions working to degrade and defeat Daesh. العربية @CoalitionAR

[The Global Coalition @coalition]

After years of brutal repression under Daesh, women in Baqubah are now able to drive freely again. Hawra fought against restrictions imposed by Daesh by training women to drive, helping them regain their freedom and independenceAfter years of brutal repression under Daesh, women in Baqubah are now able to drive freely again. Hawra fought against restrictions imposed by Daesh by training women to drive, helping them regain their freedom and independenceAfter years of brutal repression under Daesh, women in Baqubah are now able to drive freely again. Hawra fought against restrictions imposed by Daesh by training women to drive, helping them regain their freedom and independenceAfter years of brutal repression under Daesh, women in Baqubah are now able to drive freely again. Hawra fought against restrictions imposed by Daesh by training women to drive, helping them regain their freedom and independence.

[The IIJ @iijmalta]

📍in Hague 🇳🇱, the IIJ convened an Operational Dialogue on International Judicial Cooperation and Evidence Sharing in Counter-Terrorism Cases Involving Iraq, with the support of the 🇬🇧 @FCDOGovUK and in partnership with 🇮🇶’s National Centre for International Judicial Cooperation (NCIJC).

Bringing together 40 senior criminal justice practitioners from Iraq and 11 jurisdictions across 🇪🇺, 🇨🇦 & 🇦🇺 alongside representatives from key international and regional actors, including @Eurojust, @Europol, & @INTERPOL_HQ.

As Iraq's justice system faces growing operational demands following large-scale transfers of ISIS/Da'esh-linked detainees from northeast Syria, participants worked through the real challenges: getting foreign-gathered evidence to stand up in court, navigating mutual legal assistance requests and ensuring cross-border investigations do not stall.

[The Global Coalition @coalition]

Pharmacist Nadia Dada opened her pharmacy near al-Naeem roundabout in Raqqa. Where once Daesh staged atrocities, today her work reflects normality and the return of women to public and professional life in the cityPharmacist Nadia Dada opened her pharmacy near al-Naeem roundabout in Raqqa. Where once Daesh staged atrocities, today her work reflects normality and the return of women to public and professional life in the cityPharmacist Nadia Dada opened her pharmacy near al-Naeem roundabout in Raqqa. Where once Daesh staged atrocities, today her work reflects normality and the return of women to public and professional life in the city.

[The Global Coalition @coalition]

Upon return from al-Hol, Um Mohammed received sewing equipment and training through QRD, helping her work from home, support her family and rejoin the communityUpon return from al-Hol, Um Mohammed received sewing equipment and training through QRD, helping her work from home, support her family and rejoin the communityUpon return from al-Hol, Um Mohammed received sewing equipment and training through QRD, helping her work from home, support her family and rejoin the community.

[The Global Coalition @coalition]

Muhammad is using solar installation skills gained through @Pel_CivilWaves training to build a source of income. His story shows how practical training can support livelihoods and local recovery.

[The Global Coalition @coalition]

After losing members of her family during the years of Daesh violence, Um Shihab turned to the courts with support from volunteer lawyers, documenting what happened to her family to help ensure that those responsible are held accountableAfter losing members of her family during the years of Daesh violence, Um Shihab turned to the courts with support from volunteer lawyers, documenting what happened to her family to help ensure that those responsible are held accountableAfter losing members of her family during the years of Daesh violence, Um Shihab turned to the courts with support from volunteer lawyers, documenting what happened to her family to help ensure that those responsible are held accountableAfter losing members of her family during the years of Daesh violence, Um Shihab turned to the courts with support from volunteer lawyers, documenting what happened to her family to help ensure that those responsible are held accountable.

[The Global Coalition @coalition]

After returning to rural Deir Ezzor, Jumaa turned to farming and livestock to rebuild daily life after displacement. His land now helps him provide for his familyAfter returning to rural Deir Ezzor, Jumaa turned to farming and livestock to rebuild daily life after displacement. His land now helps him provide for his familyAfter returning to rural Deir Ezzor, Jumaa turned to farming and livestock to rebuild daily life after displacement. His land now helps him provide for his familyAfter returning to rural Deir Ezzor, Jumaa turned to farming and livestock to rebuild daily life after displacement. His land now helps him provide for his family.

[The Global Coalition @coalition]

Eid Mubarak to all those celebrating Eid al Adha across Syria and Iraq. Wishing communities a blessed holiday.

[The Global Coalition @coalition]

Alaa returned to Jalawla after Daesh’s defeat and helped bring a city library back to life after years of closure and destruction. Today, it serves students and the wider community once againAlaa returned to Jalawla after Daesh’s defeat and helped bring a city library back to life after years of closure and destruction. Today, it serves students and the wider community once againAlaa returned to Jalawla after Daesh’s defeat and helped bring a city library back to life after years of closure and destruction. Today, it serves students and the wider community once againAlaa returned to Jalawla after Daesh’s defeat and helped bring a city library back to life after years of closure and destruction. Today, it serves students and the wider community once again.

[The Global Coalition @coalition]

"The spirit of the people of Old Mosul is still present." International and domestic tourists are visiting the historic city of Mosul, celebrating the warmth and resilience of local residents and enjoying the culture Daesh failed to erase.

[The Global Coalition @coalition]

"We must support each other." @ARDIRAQ provides valuable support to help returnees from al-Hol camp like Joair transition back to their home communities"We must support each other." @ARDIRAQ provides valuable support to help returnees from al-Hol camp like Joair transition back to their home communities"We must support each other." @ARDIRAQ provides valuable support to help returnees from al-Hol camp like Joair transition back to their home communities"We must support each other." @ARDIRAQ provides valuable support to help returnees from al-Hol camp like Joair transition back to their home communities.

[The Global Coalition @coalition]

Tailors return to Hajin: Tailors and business owners like Mustafa returned to Raqqa to a city devastated by Daesh. Today, he is working hard to rebuild his businessTailors return to Hajin: Tailors and business owners like Mustafa returned to Raqqa to a city devastated by Daesh. Today, he is working hard to rebuild his businessTailors return to Hajin: Tailors and business owners like Mustafa returned to Raqqa to a city devastated by Daesh. Today, he is working hard to rebuild his business.

[The Global Coalition @coalition]

Locals in Hasakah are preserving the memory of Daesh victims, healing, and coming together through expressive art in public spacesLocals in Hasakah are preserving the memory of Daesh victims, healing, and coming together through expressive art in public spacesLocals in Hasakah are preserving the memory of Daesh victims, healing, and coming together through expressive art in public spacesLocals in Hasakah are preserving the memory of Daesh victims, healing, and coming together through expressive art in public spaces.

[The Global Coalition @coalition]

The Coalition will defeat Daesh wherever it operates. President Trump @POTUS and President Tinubu confirmed that U.S. Africa Command and the Nigerian Armed Forces killed senior leader Abu Bilal al-Minuki.

[The Global Coalition @coalition]

"What Daesh tried to erase, we are restoring better than before." Daesh dismantled Mosul's traffic infrastructure. Mosul resident Wael has been rebuilding it"What Daesh tried to erase, we are restoring better than before." Daesh dismantled Mosul's traffic infrastructure. Mosul resident Wael has been rebuilding it"What Daesh tried to erase, we are restoring better than before." Daesh dismantled Mosul's traffic infrastructure. Mosul resident Wael has been rebuilding it"What Daesh tried to erase, we are restoring better than before." Daesh dismantled Mosul's traffic infrastructure. Mosul resident Wael has been rebuilding it.

[The Global Coalition @coalition]

After years under Daesh control, communities across Iraq are rebuilding homes, restoring livelihoods and bringing life back to their cities, from youth-led initiatives to the return of culture and public life.

[The Global Coalition @coalition]

"We stand with you completely." The cowardly bombers of Mar Elias Church in Damascus attempted to divide people by faith. Instead, Syrians of all backgrounds united, speaking out against the attack and standing together.

[Nigerian Army @HQNigerianArmy]

OPERATION HADIN KAI AND US PARTNERS NEUTRALISE ISIS GLOBAL SECOND-IN-COMMAND ABU-BILAL AL-MINUKI AND SEVERAL TERRORIST COMMANDERS IN PRECISION AIR-LAND OPERATIONS AT METELE

In a landmark joint counter-terrorism operation of historic significance, troops of the Joint Task Force (North East) Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK), in close coordination with the United States Africa Command (AFRICOM), executed a meticulously planned and highly complex precision air-land operation that resulted in the neutralisation of Abu-Bilal Al-Minuki, the Islamic State's (ISIS) second-in-command globally and the most senior ISWAP commander operating in the Lake Chad Basin and Sahel region alongside several of his key lieutenants and multiple combatants. Al-Minuki, also known as Abu Bakr ibn Muhammad ibn Ali al-Mainuki, was a US-designated Specially Designated Global Terrorist (SDGT), designated by the US Department of State on 8 June 2023 under Executive Order 13224 for his role as a leading official within ISIS's General Directorate of Provinces, through which he channelled international funding and operational guidance to terror cells across the Sahel and the Lake Chad Islands in Northern Borno. His elimination represents the single most consequential counter-terrorism outcome in the North East Theatre since the inception of Operation HADIN KAI.

The operation, which commenced at approximately 0001 hours and concluded at about 0400 hours today, Saturday 16 May 2026, was the culmination of a protracted joint intelligence effort involving legal intercept operations and sustained reconnaissance that achieved full target development and fidelity. Following confirmed intelligence that Al-Minuki and his international terrorist cell had established a concealed and fortified enclave at Metele in Borno State within Sector 3 OPHK, the US partners in conjunction with OPHK conducted precision air - ground operations on the confirmed location while Special Forces were deployed to provide security and deny escape routes as well as to extract any of the Teams or air platforms in distress.

The operation involved several air platforms in a synchronised air-land configuration that left the terrorists with no avenue of escape. The operation was executed following authorisation from the Military High Command, underscoring the highest levels of institutional coordination and strategic decision-making that underpinned the success of this mission.

The operation was executed with zero casualties or loss of assets, a testament to the exceptional planning, superior tactical execution and the deepening synergy between Nigerian and US military forces in the global fight against terrorism. Abu-Bilal Al-Minuki has been confirmed neutralised alongside several of his lieutenants and multiple combatants.

Battle Damage Assessment is ongoing, while troops are currently conducting aggressive follow-on exploitation operations to decimate identified splinter cells and prevent any attempt at reconstitution. The President of the United States, Donald J. Trump, acknowledged the success of the operation and publicly commended the partnership with the Armed Forces of Nigeria.

This decisive operation reaffirms OPHK's position as the foremost counter-terrorism formation in sub-Saharan Africa and sends an unequivocal message that terrorists will find neither sanctuary nor safety within the North East Theatre.

SANI UBA
Lieutenant Colonel
Media Information Officer
Headquarters Joint Task Force (North East)
Operation HADIN KAI
16 May 2026

[U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) @USAfricaCommand]

Directed by POTUS & SecWar, in coordination with Nigeria, U.S. Africa Command conducted an op in NE Nigeria killing Abu-Bilal al-Minuki, ISIS global ops director, & senior leaders.

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