Devin Morrow

[CAR @conflictarm]

“ISIS still has a centralized, coordinated acquisition network and distribution network in northeast Syria...” – CAR's head of regional ops @devindrock shared her insight on current IS capabilities with Washington Post drawing on findings from CAR's new north-east Syria report.

[CAR @conflictarm]

CAR’s latest reporting from north-east Syria on IS weapons used in recent high-profile operations featured in the Globe and Mail.

[Himayu Shiotani @Himayushiotani]

"Islamic State forces still has a centralised, coordinated acquisition network & distribution network in north-east Syria..." @conflictarm's @devindrock share insight on recent findings that show the group may be more resilient than previously thought. https://t.co/34l7paL1IE

[Matt Schroeder @MSchroeder77]

If you haven't already read @conflictarm latest report on seized weapons in Syria, check it out. Fascinating data and analysis on a broad array of arms and ammunition. The trace results are particularly interesting https://t.co/4nH4YP8mhQ

[Jonah Leff @jonahleff]

New report today from @conflictarm: a comprehensive account of weapons used by Islamic State forces in NE Syria, providing insight into IS’ TTPs and organizational methods. #syria #terrorism #IslamicState

[Himayu Shiotani @Himayushiotani]

"Loss of territory does not equate to defeat" - well put and timely, as @conflictarm finds that Daesh forces have maintained a coordinated weapon acquisition, supply, and distribution system to organise attacks even after losing territorial control in Syria.

[Devin Morrow @devindrock]

Our complete @conflictarm resource center on our investigations in north-east Syria is available here, the result of a decade's worth of work and over a hundred days in the field since 2020 alone: https://t.co/npyQNrr5iP and there's more to come!

[James Bevan @JBevanCAR]

Loss of territory does not equate to defeat. 'After the Caliphate' from @conflictarm profiles Islamic State's enduring capacity to source weapons and organise high-profile attacks in Northeast Syria. Investigations generously supported by @eu_eeas, @EU_Commission, & @GermanyDiplo

[Janice Dickson @janicedickson]

Years after the Islamic State lost the final swath of territory it controlled, top-tier IS cells in northeast Syria have managed to maintain access to a centralized and co-ordinated weapon supply, a new analysis from @conflictarm shows via @globeandmail https://t.co/w5TYhljRoi

[Devin Morrow @devindrock]

But on the other hand, our research provides a good reminder of the longevity of materiel supplied to armed groups, which, when diverted, continues to fuel cycles of violence and contribute to insecurity in the region and beyond. -fin-

[Devin Morrow @devindrock]

Our @conflictarm team was granted full access to equipment recovered from 3 complex IS attacks in Syria in 2021/2022. Our findings show that despite complete territorial losses, the group managed to plan the same attack with the same equipment in a short time span: 🧵

[Devin Morrow @devindrock]

On the one hand, there are good indications that progress has been made to restrict access of sensitive materiel and reduce the risk of diversion (see: reliance on old stockpiles)