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Battle of Baghuz Fawqani

Civilians walk in a line in the desert.

ISIS militants continue to surrender, but US military warns of a resurgence

March 7, 2019

Even with its defeat at Baghouz looming large, ISIS is still widely assessed to represent a security threat, with a foothold in patches of remote territory and the ability to mount guerrilla attacks.

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