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Eyeing Battle With ISIS In Deir Ezzor, U.S.-Backed Rebels Seek To Move North

August 15 2017

Syria

A Syrian rebel group backed by Washington says it is in talks with the U.S.-led coalition to transfer its fighters to northern Syria, reports the Voice of America News.

Making the move would put the rebels in a better position to recapture the eastern city of Deir Ezzor, which is under Islamic State control, said officials from Jaish Maghawir al-Thawra (MaT), also known as Revolutionary Commando Army.

Russian-backed Syrian government forces and Shi'ite militia groups are also...

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