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18 October

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OPCW investigates alleged banned weapons use in northern Syria

The OPCW is investigating allegations that chemical weapons have been used during the Turkey-led incursion into northern Syria

18 October

Thousands of civilians fled Baghuz as the SDF closed in on the last ISIS redoubt in Syria

Joanne Stocker

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Details emerge of ISIS families taken by Turkey-backed Syrian rebels from Ain Issa camp

New details about the escape of women connected to ISIS from a camp in northeast Syria suggest they were taken by Turkey-backed rebels who may now be holding them for ransom

18 October

Joanne Stocker

Clashes reported in Ras al-Ayn despite Syria ceasefire announcement

Sporadic clashes and shelling by Turkey-backed forces was reported in the northern Syria border town of Ras al-Ayn despite a five-day ceasefire

17 October

Joanne Stocker

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Erdogan and Pence announce northeast Syria ‘ceasefire’ deal

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and US Vice President Mike Pence announced a ceasefire deal in northeast Syria which the SDF will support

17 October

Joanne Stocker

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SDC calls for humanitarian corridor to evacuate Syrian civilians from Ras al-Ayn

The Syrian Democratic Council called for a humanitarian corridor to evacuate Ras al-Ayn (Sere Kaniye) as clashes with Turkey-backed rebels continue

16 October

Joanne Stocker

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Syrian army troops enter symbolic Kurdish city of Kobani

Syrian Arab Army troops entered the northeastern Syrian city of Kobani, a stronghold of the Syrian Democratic Forces

16 October

Staff Writer With AFP

Erdogan rules out ceasefire with SDF in northern Syria

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan firmly ruled out any negotiations with the SDF in Syria, saying their only option was to lay down arms and retreat

16 October

Staff Writer With AFP

France and Iraq to discuss framework for ISIS trials, Le Drian says

French Foreign Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian said he would discuss a judicial framework for putting ISIS fighters on trial during an upcoming visit to Iraq

15 October