Reuters: Islamic State's 'caliphate' on brink of defeat in Syria
NEAR BAGHOUZ, Syria (Reuters) - U.S.-backed fighters in Syria are poised to capture Islamic State’s last, tiny enclave on the Euphrates, the battle commander said on Saturday, bringing its self-declared caliphate to the brink of total defeat.
Jiya Furat said the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) had cornered the remaining militants in a neighborhood of Baghouz village near the Iraqi border, under fire from all sides.
“In the coming few days, in a very short time, we will spread the good tidings to the world of the military end of Daesh,” he said, using the Arabic acronym for Islamic State.
He was speaking after U.S. President Donald Trump said on Friday there would be “great announcements” about Syria over the next 24 hours.
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WNU Editor: The presence of large number of civilians has probably stalled the last push, but the end is near.
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US-backed militia vows to 'end' ISIL in eastern Syria -- Al Jazeera
Push on last IS enclave blunted by discovery of civilians -- AP
Islamic State: 'Thousands of civilians' still trapped in Baghuz -- BBC
Islamic State Making Last Stand Behind Women, Children -- VOA
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