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U.S.-backed Syrian forces free women in 3-week raid of IS camp

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U.S.-backed Syrian fighters say they have concluded a 24-day sweep at a sprawling camp in northeast Syria. They said on Saturday that dozens of extremists were detained and weapons were confiscated in the operation at al-Hol camp, which began on Aug. 25. U.S. forces say they also uncovered IS sleeper cells preparing a new generation of militants.

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The New Arab

Lean Left

US-backed Syrian forces free women in 3-week raid of IS camp

The operation at Al-Hol in led to the release of two Yazidi girls taken from Iraq years ago and four non-Yazidi women, who had been subjected to torture.

3 years ago·London, United Kingdom

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Asharq AL-awsat

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US-Backed Syrian Forces Free Women in 3-Week Raid of ISIS Camp

US-backed Syrian fighters said Saturday they have concluded a 24-day sweep at a sprawling camp in northeast Syria housing tens of thousands of women and children linked to the ISIS group. Dozens of extremists were detained and weapons were confiscat

3 years ago·Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

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Khaleej Times

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Women detainees released, arms seized as US-backed Syrian forces raid Daesh camp

226 extremists, including 36 women, were detained by the authorities during a 24-day sweep at Al Hol in Syria's Hassakeh

3 years ago·Dubai, United Arab Emirates

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CTV News

Center

U.S.-backed Syrian forces free women in 3-week raid of IS camp

U.S.-backed Syrian fighters said Saturday they have concluded a 24-day sweep at a sprawling camp in northeast Syria housing tens of thousands of women and children linked to the Islamic State group.

3 years ago·Canada

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