ISIS cleared from Syria's Raqqa

The fall of Raqqa city, where ISIS staged euphoric parades after its string of lightning victories in 2014, is a potent symbol of the jihadist movement's collapsing fortunes.

Fighters of Syrian Democratic Forces gesture the "V" sign at the frontline in Raqqa, Syria October 16, 2017.

Fighters of Syrian Democratic Forces gesture the "V" sign at the frontline in Raqqa, Syria October 16, 2017.

(photo credit: REUTERS)

ByREUTERS

OCTOBER 17, 2017 13:07

Updated: OCTOBER 17, 2017 17:42

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