Civilians Pour Out of Last IS Redoubt in Syria

Hundreds of civilians streamed out of the Islamic State group’s last Syrian stronghold Tuesday into territory held by US-backed forces battling to finish off the jihadists’ dying “caliphate”. A total of 3,500 people exited the riverside village of Baghouz, including 500 jihadists who had surrendered, the US-backed Syrian Democratic Forces said. Five SDF fighters were … Continue reading Civilians Pour Out of Last IS Redoubt in Syria