Raqqa: IS 'capital' falls to US-backed Syrian forces - BBC News
BBC News | Raqqa: IS 'capital' falls to US-backed Syrian forces BBC News A US-backed alliance of Syrian fighters says it has taken full control of Raqqa, ending three years of rule in the city by so-called Islamic State. Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) spokesman Talal Sello said the fighting was over after a four-month assault. Raqqa recaptured from Islamic State by US-backed forces Fall of Islamic State group's 'capital': 5 things to know Isil's caliphate 'capital' in Raqqa falls after last jihadists surrender |