Mass Graves On The Road To Mosul Show The Horrors That Lie Ahead
"Anyone we saw, we just buried."
This Is What Soldiers On The Mosul Front Think About The Election
“We’re just here and we’re going to do our jobs well no matter who’s in charge.”
The Enemy Within: Civilians Caught In Crossfire As Iraqi Troops Face Fears Of ISIS
“I wouldn’t even trust my own father if I saw him out here,” one Iraqi soldier said.
Inside The Bloody Drive Toward Mosul
ISIS fights back as Iraqi and Kurdish forces steam ahead toward the biggest city held by the militants.
Inside The Battle To Take Back Mosul From ISIS
The long-awaited battle to capture ISIS's most important city is finally underway. Mike Giglio reports from the front line in northern Iraq.
The Biggest Battle Against ISIS In Iraq Has Begun And This Is What You Need To Know
As Iraqi and Kurdish troops, buoyed by US special forces, launch their offensive on Mosul, the question is: Can the same military that lost Mosul to ISIS win it back?
DC Officials Say Iraqis Will Face Long Slog In Mosul Fight
US officials also push back against the idea that the fight, which could be launched in coming weeks, is part of an October surprise.
A Weekend Of Nonstop Bombing Left Dozens Of Children Injured And Dead
Doctors in Aleppo are being forced to operate on children without anesthetics, one aid worker said.
There's No Way The Syrian Regime Didn't Know It Was An Aid Convoy Being Bombed
“They knew exactly where this convoy would be.”
Turkey Has Entered ISIS-Held Town In Northern Syria
Turkish forces have launched an offensive to help Syrian rebels take the border town of Jarabulus from ISIS — and also keep it out of Kurdish hands.
We Went To Iraq And Learned About U.S. Combat With ISIS
BuzzFeed News War Correspondent Mike Giglio was on the ground. For the full story, visit buzzfeed.com/news
Rare Photos Show Life Inside A US Military Base In Iraq
At a US military base outside the front lines in northern Iraq, soldiers are busy helping local forces take the fight to ISIS. These photos provide a glimpse of the troops at work — and some moments of downtime.
Inside The Real US Ground War On ISIS
As the US and its allies prepare to launch a major offensive for Mosul, US service members are on the ground in growing numbers — and increasingly in harm's way. Mike Giglio reports from the bases and front lines where they work around northern Iraq.
Turkey's President Hated The Internet Until It Helped Save Him From A Coup
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, who once said “I am increasingly against the internet every day,” used FaceTime and Twitter to ask people to defy the coup.
Thousands Are Already Fleeing Their Homes Ahead Of Iraq’s Biggest Battle Against ISIS Yet
As the Iraqi army tries to recapture villages surrounding the city of Mosul, residents have begun fleeing, joining thousands of other internally displaced people. BuzzFeed News' Mike Giglio reports from Iraq.
Istanbul Airport Attackers Were Nationals Of Russia, Uzbekistan, And Kyrgyzstan
At least 43 people were killed and about 239 others were wounded in what officials described as a terror attack. BuzzFeed News correspondent Borzou Daragahi is reporting from Istanbul.
Russia Is Recruiting The U.S.’s Rebel Allies In Syria
Rebel commanders with U.S. ties are being courted by Russia — with promises of money, weapons, and air support. Mike Giglio reports from the Turkey–Syria border.
Congratulations, Your Son Has Been Killed: What Happens When You Lose Someone To ISIS
When foreign fighters join ISIS, they are asked to provide the phone numbers of family members back at home. They are mothers, brothers and cousins, and these are their stories.
How To Lose Your Mind To ISIS And Then Fight To Get It Back
It’s far easier to join ISIS than to leave. Members of a hidden community of ISIS defectors recount how they were pulled into the grip of extremism — and their struggle to escape. Mike Giglio and Munzer al-Awad report for BuzzFeed News from the Syrian border.
Leaked ISIS Documents Tell The Stories Of Hundreds Of Foreign Jihadis
A cache of documents used by ISIS to register foreign fighters, which was obtained by BuzzFeed News, reveals the personal details of jihadis who normally keep to the shadows. Thousands of pages of bureaucratic details tell their stories for the first time.