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29/06/2014 Islamic State self-declares its caliphate in Syria and Iraq

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From ISIS to the Islamic State: Inside the Caliphate (Trailer)

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The Origins of ISIS (Islamic State)

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Profile: Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (ISIL)

A terrorist group ISIL declared the area straddling Iraq and Syria as their new caliphate. The declaration came in several videos where they claimed to break other borders. Analysts dismissed the announcement as a gamble for support. However, Qassim Atta said the announcement showed that ISIL was a threat to all.
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