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SDF to be redeployed to accelerate Deir Ezzor offensive after capture of Raqqa

Operation Jazeera Storm, the Coalition-backed campaign against ISIS in eastern Syria will accelerate after the capture of Raqqa, the SDF spokesperson said

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Syrian Democratic Forces assert control over Raqqa on Coalition anniversary

The SDF asserted control over Raqqa, ending Islamic State rule on the third anniversary of the formation of the Global Coalition to Defeat ISIS.

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Offensive operations to resume in Raqqa – Coalition spokesperson

Colonel Ryan Dillon said that offensive operations to clear the remaining ISIS-held areas in Raqqa are expected to resume later on October 16.

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SDF launches final assault on Raqqa after some ISIS fighters evacuated

The U.S.-backed SDF launched a final assault on the remaining ISIS-held areas of Raqqa after some ISIS fighters evacuated from the Syrian city overnight

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Council, tribes reach deal to evacuate civilians from ISIS-held Raqqa

Raqqa Civil Council and local Arab tribal elders have brokered a deal to evacuate civilians from the city, an arrangement designed to minimise casualties

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Coalition confirms meeting on ISIS withdrawal from Raqqa but says it did not participate

A Coalition leader attended an October 11 meeting regarding an negotiated Islamic State withdrawal from Raqqa, but did not participate in the discussion

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Syrian regime carried out Sept. 25 strike on SDF near Deir Ezzor, Coalition says

Syrian forces conducted strikes "in the vicinity of" SDF positions near Deir Ezzor on Monday, a US-led Coalition spokesperson said.

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Battle for Raqqa is down to 3 neighborhoods, US Coalition envoy says

The battle to liberate the Syrian city of Raqqa from the Islamic State is nearing its conclusion, US-led Coalition Envoy Brett McGurk said on Friday.

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