ISIL held Zone of Raqqa Restricted

The situation in Raqqa 20th September 2017 (ISIL - grey)

SDF forces have seized full control of the Nahda district in Raqqa as the battle for the city is slowly nearing it end. Meanwhile the coalition announced a deal has been reached by the region's tribal elders to evacuate civilians from the besieged districts. As the battle enters its final phase, the situation is still grim.

UPDATE 18th October 2017

Inside Raqqa after IS pushed out The BBC's Feras Kilani was with Syrian Democratic Forces as they took control of the centre of Raqqa, Syria. The city has been the strong-hold of so-called Islamic State since 2014.


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