Western-backed forces declare victory over IS in Raqqa
A member of the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF)holds up their flag at the iconic Al-Naim square in Raqqa Source: Getty
Western-backed Syrian forces and their allies on the ground have retaken the last IS stronghold, the Syrian city of Raqqa. But it may be some time before residents can return, because the forces continue to use air strikes as they try to drive the remaining IS fighters out of the city.
Western-backed Syrian forces and their allies on the ground have retaken the last IS stronghold, the Syrian city of Raqqa. But it may be some time before residents can return, because the forces continue to use air strikes as they try to drive the remaining IS fighters out of the city.
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