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A member of the US-backed Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) defuses a bomb left by ISIS militants at the stadium that was the site of the group’s last stand in the city of Raqqa, Syria, Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2017. (AP)

Foreign ISIS Fighters Captured, Turned over to Western Countries in Raqqa

by Kamal Sheikho | Oct 19, 2017 | Middle East

Raqqa- Syria’s Kurdish-Arab rebels fighting under the banner of the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) announced on Wednesday initiating combing operations to clear Raqqa from ISIS members. A number of foreign militants captured in the former ISIS stronghold have already...

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SDF spokeswoman Jihan Sheikh Ahmed, Asharq Al-Awsat

Tears, Joy & Devastation Fill Raqqa’s Post-ISIS Air

by Kamal Sheikho | Oct 18, 2017 | Features

Raqqa- Four months ago, Syria’s Raqqa found itself drenched in bloodshed as fierce and violent battles ripped through the former ISIS stronghold. When casually strolling down liberated areas, it becomes all the more evident how destructive the battles were. Homes...

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A member of the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) holds a position in Raqqa as they battle to retake the northern Syrian city from ISIS. (AFP)

Asharq Al-Awsat in Raqqa… Battles and Smoke Pending Liberation

by Kamal Sheikho | Oct 17, 2017 | Middle East

Beirut – Clouds of smoke covered on Monday the skies of Syria’s Raqqa as the sound of bullets and the roars of bombs filled the air. The liberation of the city is now pending the last battles waged by ISIS foreign militants, who are fighting the Syrian...

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A Russian military vehicle is seen on the road heading to Deir Ezzor. Reuters photo

‘Civilian Council’ to Administer Deir Ezzor, 70% Voted in Federal System of Northern Syria

by Kamal Sheikho | Sep 25, 2017 | Middle East

Qameshli, Deir Ezzor- The Syrian Democratic Forces said on Sunday it established a “civilian council” to administer the oil rich province of Deir Ezzor in east Syria where regime forces are racing to control the ISIS-captured area. The SDF appointed 100 figures from...

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A Syrian Women Network organized workshop at the Turkish city of Gaziantep,Asharq Al-Awsat

Syrian Women Empowered in Local Opposition Communities

by Kamal Sheikho | Sep 11, 2017 | Middle East

Gaziantep (Turkey)- Women empowerment has long been a vital aspect of building stronger communities, and Kinda Omriin wears a confident smile when describing her journey with the “Syrian Women’s Network.” Kinda, 28, is a single Syrian mom that had escaped her war-torn...