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The so-called Islamic State has been ousted from Raqqa in Syria by an alliance of Syrian fighters, backed by the United States, following a four month offensive. Raqqa has been occupied by Islamic State for three years and regarded as their “capital”. Landmines and jihadist sleeper cells are being sought out and cleared. A US military spokesman later said that about 90% of the city had been cleared.
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