Sentence examples for militant control from inspiring English sources

Darra Adam Khel fell under militant control about three years ago and was cleared by an army operation in 2010.

Indeed, the army has had a measure of success in rolling back militant control of the tribal areas.

Up to a third of the valley's 1.5 million people have fled and the scenic area is now believed to be mostly under militant control.

The Kurdistan region's security council said 28 villages had been taken during Operation Free Sinjar and more than 200 sq km (77 sq miles) freed from militant control.

The army expected its toughest fight so far to capture Kuniguram, the most substantial town under militant control that it had taken on so far, the general said.

The Kurdistan region's security council said 28 villages had been taken during Operation Free Sinjar and more than 200 square kilometres (77 square miles) freed from militant control.

Isis militants control large swathes of territory in both countries.

The militants control around half a dozen oil-producing oilfields.

The militants control much of rural and southern Somalia, including areas that need drought relief.

There, Taliban militants control large areas and have encouraged farmers to grow opium.

The penalties are regularly, and terrifyingly, announced over radio stations under the militants' control.