ISIS is Limitless

Everyday on the news there is an update on ISIS, the Islamic State in Islam and Syria. It was established in 2004 as al Qaeda but changed to ISIS in 2006. The anti-Western militant group aims to establish an independent Islamic state in the regions from northern Syria to central Iraq. It has only continued to grow and create global fear. ISIS leaders seize to amaze with their infamous cruelty. Iraq's second largest city, Mosul is now under control of ISIS. However, the power base is in eastern Syria controlling more than half of Syria's oil. Through the black market, $3 million is funded to the group each day with these oil supplies.

Not only is ISIS controlling the land, but the civilians too. Earlier today it was announced that a female human rights lawyer was publicly tortured and eventually executed because she had "abandoned" Islam. Abandoning Islam is practically asking for death, and it can include anything from converting to another religion or simply not being "extreme" enough. Samira Salih al-Nuaimi was home with her husband and three kids when she was kidnapped and taken to a secret location. Five days later her family was contacted to retrieve her tortured body. This type of inhumane action fits ISIS's reputation perfectly, and it needs to be put to an end. Doing anything that is not Islamic or Muslim is seen as a threat to the group, therefore, they will completely eliminate anyone who disobeys. Rules and deconstruction have only increased since the group has taken control of cities, forcing minorities to convert to Islam, taxing, and insisting dress codes. Al-Nuaimi's death is the latest in attacks by ISIS to silence female activists and politicians. Anyone with a voice is being targeted for speaking their mind. ISIS needs to be put to an end before the group gets any more strength, creating more fear for everyone.