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Source: https://edition.cnn.com/2019/02/17/middleeast/isis-fighter-flee-syria-millions-cash/index.html
ISIS Fighters in Syria Flee into Iraq with Millions of Dollars
(CNN) Barbara Starr - More than 1,000 ISIS fighters have likely fled from Syria into western Iraq in the past six months and they may have up to $200 million in cash with them, according to a U.S. military official. Earlier this month, Gen. Joseph Votel, in charge of U.S. military operations in the Middle East, estimated there were 20,000 to 30,000 ISIS fighters remaining.