While Iraqi forces are still struggling to take back Mosul in Northern Iraq from the hands of the Islamic State (IS), Arab /Kurdish rebel forces - back by U.S. troops - are now targeting Raqqa in Syria...
Syria conflict: Rebel force targets IS 'capital' Raqqa
(BBC) A US-backed Kurdish and Arab force has announced an operation to capture Raqqa, so-called Islamic State's "capital" in Syria.
The Syria Democratic Forces say they will be aided by US-led coalition air strikes and will begin in hours.
They have also warned civilians to steer clear of areas where IS militants are present.
The coalition of Kurdish and ethnic Arab militias has been gaining ground in areas to the north of the city.
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