This newly-updated ISIS Sanctuary Map includes changes reflecting that Sinjar was retaken by anti-ISIS Kurdish forces and ...

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ISW will continue to provide updates related to ISIS as the situation unfolds. For c ontinuous updates, visit understandingwar.org| iswresearch.blogspot.com/.  by: ISW Research Team       Key Takeaway:      This newly-updated ISIS Sanctuary Map includes changes reflecting that Sinjar was retaken by anti-ISIS Kurdish forces and also highlights new confidence in the assessment that Liwa Shuhada al-Yarmouk - a rebel faction operating in Southern Syria - constitutes an unofficial ISIS affiliate in the region.        Read this update online   ISW will continue updating on the situation via our website and blog at understandingwar.org | iswresearch.blogspot.com as well as on Twitter @TheStudyofWar. ### The Institute for the Study of War (ISW) is a non-partisan, non-profit, public policy research organization. ISW advances an informed understanding of military affairs through reliable research, trusted analysis, and innovative education. We are committed to improving the nation's ability to execute military operations and respond to emerging threats in order to achieve U.S. strategic objectives. Visit us at www.understandingwar.org.