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Press Release | FRONTLINE Announces Major Investigation of How and Why ISIS Rose to Power
On October 28, FRONTLINE presents "The Rise of ISIS" — a major, in-depth investigation of the brutal terrorist group’s ascent, from veteran producer and journalist Martin Smith.
October 20, 2014
Nigeria to Launch "Intensive Investigation" into Alleged Abuses
Nigeria’s top official in the U.S., Ade Adefuye, said the abuses documented by FRONTLINE were "deeply disturbing" and would be investigated.
September 19, 2014
Congress Votes to Arm Syrian Rebels Against ISIS
But this isn't the first time: Earlier this year, FRONTLINE went inside with a Syrian rebel group who said they were already receiving secret training from the U.S.
September 18, 2014
Number of U.S. Air Strikes in Iraq Already Exceeds Those in Yemen, Somalia
The president pointed to the U.S. air campaigns in Yemen and Somalia as successful implementations of his planned strategy against ISIS.
September 11, 2014
What Happens When U.S.-Backed Regimes Are Accused of Abuse
U.S. law prohibits funding units who have been "credibly" accused of atrocities. But in practice the law is unevenly applied.
September 9, 2014
"Innocent People Bear the Brunt" of Nigeria's Fight with Boko Haram
Nigerian civil-rights activist Shehu Sani on the rise of Boko Haram, and why the homegrown terrorist group is so difficult to defeat.
September 9, 2014
Uncovering Atrocities Committed By Nigerian Security Forces
Reporter Evan Williams on how his investigation into atrocities committed by Boko Haram took an unexpected turn.
September 9, 2014
The Nigerian Government Responds to Abuse Allegations
The government said “collateral damage” was possible, but denied committing war crimes. Previously, officials said it would investigate the videos.
September 9, 2014
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Ebola Outbreak
FRONTLINE reports from inside the deadliest Ebola outbreak on record.
September 9, 2014
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Hunting Boko Haram
FRONTLINE investigates evidence that in the fight against Boko Haram, members of the Nigerian military and state-sponsored militias have been committing atrocities against civilians.
September 9, 2014
Pakistan's "Forgotten Crisis"
More than 1 million -- including 456,000 children-- have been displaced this summer by the military's campaign to root out militants in the tribal areas.
August 25, 2014