Last year was Last year in Syria since 2008 . Well , actually last year was the deadliest since 2008 . Security void in Iraq has allowed Al Qaeda -linked groups to strengthen . al Qaeda -linked groups are mounting attacks on both sides of Iraq 's border with Iraq .
Last year was Last year in Syria since 2008 . Security void in Iraq has allowed Al Qaeda -linked groups to strengthen . al Qaeda -linked groups are mounting attacks on both sides of Iraq 's border with Iraq .