
Syrian and foreign Islamic State group fighters are to evacuate their one-time bastion Raqa as part of an agreement brokered by tribal leaders, a senior local official told AFP Saturday.
Omar Alloush, a top official of the Raqa Civil Council, said a deal had been reached to allow fighters out of the city, which is on the verge of being captured by the US-backed Syrian Democratic Forces.
"Foreign fighters are included in the deal," he said
GMT 08:25 2017 Tuesday ,17 October
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Islamic State group will not be allowed to leave RaqaGMT 13:08 2017 Saturday ,14 October
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