ISIL once controlled territory in Syria and Iraq equivalent to the size of Great Britain, and imposed its version of Islamic rule on millions.
The group’s fighters were defeated in Iraq two years ago, and it appears their dream of a so-called caliphate in Syria is over too.
US-backed fighters declared what they call the ‘100 percent territorial defeat’ of ISIL after winning the battle for Barghouz.
US-backed fighters declared what they call the ‘100 percent territorial defeat’ of ISIL after winning the battle for Barghouz.
Following weeks of intense fighting, Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces raised their flag over the final Syrian town under ISIL control.
However, analysts are warning that ISIL’s ideology remains strong. So. has the group really been defeated?
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