Militants evacuated from IS Syria enclave

Syria says it has evacuated about 3,000 people, including around 200 Islamic State militants, from the group's last enclave in eastern Syria.

Around 200 Islamic State militants, have been evacuated from the group's last enclave in Syria. (AAP)

The US-backed Syrian Democratic Forces say they have evacuated about 3,000 people, including around 200 Islamic State militants, from the group's last enclave in eastern Syria.

Mostafa Bali, head of the SDF media office, told Reuters that about 1,000 militants may still be inside Baghouz as well as additional civilians, which is holding up the battle to retake the village.