CIAO DATE: 09/2014
July 2014
Institute for the Study of War
ISIS is aiming to establish normalcy in areas where it has control in Iraq. Hosting fairs and Eid celebrations represents an attempt to show the “friendly” side of ISIS, publicizing recreational activities rather than an oppressive state.
Resource link: Iraq Situation Report: July 30, 2014 [PDF] - 5.5M