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Islamic State: Islamic State Magazine

Islamic State: Islamic State Magazine

"Borders of the Tawaghit" refers to what the Islamic State views as the artificial borders between Iraq and Syria. "Smashing the borders" (kasr al-hudud) has become a recurring rhetorical talking point for the Islamic State.

Related Categories: Iraq, Islamic State, Social Media, Syria