The Islamic State group's defeat in its Syrian bastion of Raqa was a "historic" achievement, the US-backed force that led the battle said during an official ceremony in the city Friday.
The Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) retook full control of Raqa on Tuesday, in what spokesman Talal Sello said was a "historic victory" that he dedicated to "all humanity".
GMT 14:19 2017 Tuesday ,17 October
3,250 killed in Raqa battle, including 1,130 civiliansGMT 13:45 2017 Tuesday ,17 October
3,250 killed in Raqa battle, including 1,130 civiliansGMT 13:16 2017 Tuesday ,17 October
Islamic State group's last position in their one-time SyrianGMT 08:25 2017 Tuesday ,17 October
Islamic State group fighters been holding out in their onetime Syrian bastionGMT 08:18 2017 Tuesday ,17 October
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