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us-backed syrian force declares victory over islamic state

On Saturday, journalists were taken to Baghouz torn tents and scorched trees. ... In the final weeks, they streamed out of Baghouz, bedraggled, angry and hungry, overwhelming Kurdish-run camps Syria where they being held.. ..

islamic state 'caliphate' defeated, yet threat persists

We announce today the destruction of Islamic State and the end of its ground control in its last pocket Baghouz, Syrian Democratic Forces Mazloum Abdi told victory ceremony.. ... Those excesses drew array of forces against it, driving it from Mosul and Syrian Raqqa during year of heavy defeats..

explainer - does islamic state still pose a threat?

Syrian Democratic Forces flag flutters on damaged building in the village of Baghouz, Deir Al Zor, Syria, March 23, 2019. ... SDF said over the past two months, more than 60,000 people had left Baghouz enclave, including 29,000 surrendering Islamic State supporters, 5,000 of. ..

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