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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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Smoke rises from buildings in the area of Bughayliyah, on the northern outskirts of Deir ez-Zor on Sept. 13, as Syrian forces advance during their ongoing battle against ISIS.
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Washington’s Allies Control Syria’s Most Important Gas Field

by Nazeer Rida | Sep 24, 2017 | Middle East

Beirut- The US-backed Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) and the Deir Ezzor Military Council announced on Saturday that it seized the Conoco Gas Plant in the Deir Ezzor countryside after kicking out ISIS militants. Before the start of the Syrian conflict in 2011, the...

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Deir Ezzor in eastern Syria is one of the last towns in Syria held by ISIS militants. (AFP/File)

Moscow Doubts SDF Role in Fighting ISIS

by Taha Abed alWahed | Sep 18, 2017 | Middle East

Moscow- Russia’s Defense Ministry denied on Sunday that its airforce launched a strike against the US-backed Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) in Syria’s eastern town of Deir Ezzor, and said it doubted the role of these forces in fighting ISIS. The ministry’s denial came...

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A member of the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) looks at a damaged bridge in eastern Raqqa during an offensive to retake the city from ISIS. AFP file photo

SDF Launches Anti-ISIS Operation in Syria’s Deir Ezzor

by Asharq Al-Awsat English | Sep 9, 2017 | Middle East

The US-baked Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) launched a new offensive on Saturday to oust ISIS from swathes of Syria’s eastern Deir Ezzor province, a top commander announced. The SDF, which is backed by US-led air cover and special forces on the ground, is...

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Deir Ezzor, January 2014 (AFP PHOTO / AHMAD ABOUD)

Putin Annex Deir Ezzor to ‘Syria’s Beneficial’ Areas

by Nazeer Rida and Taha Abdul Wahed | Sep 6, 2017 | Middle East

Moscow, Beirut- The Kremlin highlighted on Tuesday the “strategic victory” achieved by Syria’s regime forces after lifting the siege enforced by ISIS on the city of Deir Ezzor, a development considered as a victory for Russian President Vladimir Putin in annexing...