Daesh, also known as
ISIS or ISIL, is a militant Islamic extremist group that emerged in the early
2000s. The group has gained notoriety for their brutal tactics, including public executions, kidnappings, and bombings, and their stated goal of establishing a caliphate in the Middle East.
Daesh has been responsible for numerous acts of
terrorism and violence around the world, including the 2015 Paris attacks and the
2016 Brussels bombings. The group has also been involved in the persecution of religious and ethnic minorities, particularly Yazidis and Christians. Despite facing military setbacks and territorial losses, Daesh remains active and continues to inspire attacks by its followers.