Islamic State sows terror in Iraq and Syria, where much of the population survives subjugated to Islamic law and the death threats. West now look to Iraq and is expected to countries like USA, UK and France sent arms to the Kurds to fight the militants of the terrorist organization. We reviewed the startling figures of the Islamic State, which in just a few months has managed to take over from Al Qaeda.More than 200,000 square kilometers
The borders of the Islamic Caliphate State, proclaimed on June 29, are expanding and now covers an estimated area to the UK, about 200,000 square kilometers, according to a study by Patrick Cockburn, Middle East correspondent.
6 million people
A total of 6 million people live in the area occupied by the Islamic State, a population larger than that of Denmark, Finland and Ireland.
1,922 dead
The number of people killed by the Islamic State in June, according to government figures. It has been the deadliest month since 2007 Official figures say 1,393 were civilians, 380 soldiers and 149 policemen. In addition, 2,610 people have been injured.
30,000-50,000 militants
The number of militants fighting for Islamic State is estimated at between 30,000 and 50,000, according to Dr. Hisham al-Hashimi, an expert in terrorist group interviewed by The Guardian. Many have been forced to join, while others are disenchanted Sunni Shiite government.
5 countries
Islamic State led attacks in 5 countries: Iraq, Syria, Lebanon, Iran and Turkey.
1 billion and a half euros
The approximate value between liquid money and assets held by the Islamic State, according to The Guardian. After seizing Mosul, Iraq's second city, has looted hundreds of millions of dollars from banks and has acquired many more military assets of the Iraqi Army.
2 million 300 thousand euros
An estimated 2,300,000 euros gains Islamic State daily, thanks to oil and gas recuros. The Islamist group has taken control of oil and gas throughout northern Iraq and Syria. "He now controls a volume of resources and territory unequaled in the history of extremsitas organizations," said Janinie Davidson, of Council of Foreign Relations.
3 prisons
The forces of the Islamic State has freed 1,500 prisoners in at least 3 different prisons. It is believed that extremist leaders, weapons manufacturers and other terrorists escaped.
Christians 0
The number of Christians can openly practice their religion in the city of Mosul. The militant Islamic State pursue and threaten death to the minority communities, obliged to flee or become their interpretation of Islamic law to survive.
40,000 civilians
There are an estimated 40,000 civilians, mostly pertencientes the Yezidi minority community, refugees in Mount Sinjar, near the Kurdish region in northern Iraq. Desperate living in appalling conditions, trapped against the jihadist threat. Rescue is a priority for the Kurdish government, as well as for the United States and several Western countries.
At least 500 Yazidis
The number of Yazidis who have been killed by fighters of the Islamic State. It is believed, as reported by a minister of the Iraqi government, some were buried alive and 300 women were taken as sex slaves.
2 cities
The number of cities recovered this week by Kurdish forces: Gwer and Mahmour.
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