Sunday, November 6, 2016

US-backed forces move to retake Isis stronghold Raqqa

US-backed forces move to retake Isis stronghold Raqqa
US-backed Syrian forces have announced the launch of an operation to retake Raqqa, de facto capital of Isis, opening another front against the jihadi ...

via US-backed forces move to retake Isis stronghold Raqqa Published November 06, 2016 at 08:53AM

US-backed forces launch bid to capture Daesh de facto capital Raqqa

US-backed forces launch bid to capture Daesh de facto capital Raqqa
“The major battle to liberate Raqqa and its surroundings has begun,” Jihan Shaikh Ahmad, a spokeswoman for the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), ...

via US-backed forces launch bid to capture Daesh de facto capital Raqqa Published November 06, 2016 at 08:05AM

U.S.-backed forces launch bid to capture Islamic State's Syria bastion of Raqqa

U.S.-backed forces launch bid to capture Islamic State's Syria bastion of Raqqa
“The major battle to liberate Raqqa and its surroundings has begun,” Jihan Sheikh Ahmed, a spokeswoman for the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), ...

via U.S.-backed forces launch bid to capture Islamic State's Syria bastion of Raqqa Published November 06, 2016 at 08:00AM

Syria: US-backed forces announce bid to seize ISIS 'capital' Raqqa

Syria: US-backed forces announce bid to seize ISIS 'capital' Raqqa
US-backed militia groups in Syria said Sunday they're launching an operation to seize ISIS' de facto capital, Raqqa, in coordination with international ...

via Syria: US-backed forces announce bid to seize ISIS 'capital' Raqqa Published November 06, 2016 at 07:54AM

Kurdish-led forces announce plan to retake Raqqa from Isis

Kurdish-led forces announce plan to retake Raqqa from Isis
Syrian Democratic Forces officials announce the Raqqa operation, called Euphrates rage, at a press conference in Syria. Photograph: Rodi Said/ ...

via Kurdish-led forces announce plan to retake Raqqa from Isis Published November 06, 2016 at 07:47AM

Kurdish-led SDF announces the start of Raqqa operation

Kurdish-led SDF announces the start of Raqqa operation
In a press conference held in Ein al-Issa near Raqqa, an SDF representative stated the US would provide aerial support to the fighter group during the ...

via Kurdish-led SDF announces the start of Raqqa operation Published November 06, 2016 at 06:39AM

Syrian Kurds start campaign to recapture city of Raqqa from 'Islamic State'

Syrian Kurds start campaign to recapture city of Raqqa from 'Islamic State'
A US-backed Kurdish-Arab alliance has announced the start of an offensive to retake the so-called "Islamic State's" (IS) Syrian stronghold of Raqqa.

via Syrian Kurds start campaign to recapture city of Raqqa from 'Islamic State' Published November 06, 2016 at 06:36AM

Kurdish rebels start campaign to retake Raqqa from IS

Kurdish rebels start campaign to retake Raqqa from IS
Kurdish rebel forces in Syria have announced they had begun a campaign to retake the so-called Islamic State's Raqqa stronghold. The US-backed ...

via Kurdish rebels start campaign to retake Raqqa from IS Published November 06, 2016 at 07:42AM

Battle to retake Raqqa from ISIL has begun

Battle to retake Raqqa from ISIL has begun
AIN ISSA, SYRIA // A US-backed Kurdish-Arab alliance launched an offensive on Sunday on ISIL's de facto Syrian capital Raqqa, upping pressure on ...

via Battle to retake Raqqa from ISIL has begun Published November 06, 2016 at 07:38AM

Analysis Kurds' Surprise Assault on ISIS-held Raqqa Catches Mideast Power Players Off Guard

Analysis Kurds' Surprise Assault on ISIS-held Raqqa Catches Mideast Power Players Off Guard
Analysis Kurds' Surprise Assault on ISIS-held Raqqa Catches Mideast Power ... Raqqa is now the main headquarters of the Islamic State and tens of ...

via Analysis Kurds' Surprise Assault on ISIS-held Raqqa Catches Mideast Power Players Off Guard Published November 06, 2016 at 07:35AM

Syrian rebels announce offensive to retake Raqqa

Syrian rebels announce offensive to retake Raqqa
The US-backed Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) has declared its intention to launch an assault on ISIL-held Raqqa. The SDF, an umbrella group ...

via Syrian rebels announce offensive to retake Raqqa Published November 06, 2016 at 07:34AM

US-Backed Alliance Launch Operation to Re-take Raqqa

US-Backed Alliance Launch Operation to Re-take Raqqa
A U.S.-backed alliance of Kurdish and Syrian fighters has launched an operation to re-take the Islamic State group's Syrian bastion, Raqqa.

via US-Backed Alliance Launch Operation to Re-take Raqqa Published November 06, 2016 at 07:33AM

Kurdish-led force announces start of operation to reclaim Raqqa from ISIS

Kurdish-led force announces start of operation to reclaim Raqqa from ISIS
BEIRUT — A Kurdish-led force in Syria backed by the United States announced Sunday the start of a major military operation to drive Islamic State ...

via Kurdish-led force announces start of operation to reclaim Raqqa from ISIS Published November 06, 2016 at 07:28AM

US-backed forces launch bid for Syrian IS capital Raqqa

US-backed forces launch bid for Syrian IS capital Raqqa
RAQQA, Syria — A US-backed alliance of Kurdish and Arab fighters said Sunday it had began a long-awaited operation to capture the Islamic State ...

via US-backed forces launch bid for Syrian IS capital Raqqa Published November 06, 2016 at 07:11AM

Syria: US-backed forces announce bid to seize ISIS 'capital' Raqqa

Syria: US-backed forces announce bid to seize ISIS 'capital' Raqqa
(CNN) US-backed militia groups in Syria said Sunday they're launching an operation to seize ISIS' de facto capital, Raqqa, in coordination with ...

via Syria: US-backed forces announce bid to seize ISIS 'capital' Raqqa Published November 06, 2016 at 07:05AM

Deal with US to prevent Turkey role in Raqqa assault: SDF

Deal with US to prevent Turkey role in Raqqa assault: SDF
An armored military vehicle drives past a wall along the border between Turkey and Syria, near the southeastern village of Besarslan, in Hatay ...

via Deal with US to prevent Turkey role in Raqqa assault: SDF Published November 06, 2016 at 06:46AM

US-Backed Forces Announce Operation to Seize Raqqa

US-Backed Forces Announce Operation to Seize Raqqa
(AP Photo/Raqqa Media Center of the Islamic State group). AMMAN (Reuters) - The U.S.-backed Syria Democratic Forces (SDF) announced on ...

via US-Backed Forces Announce Operation to Seize Raqqa Published November 06, 2016 at 06:15AM

Syria: US-backed forces announce bid to seize ISIS 'capital' Raqqa

Syria: US-backed forces announce bid to seize ISIS 'capital' Raqqa
(CNN) US-backed militia groups in Syria said they're launching an operation to seize ISIS' de facto capital, Raqqa, in coordination with international ...

via Syria: US-backed forces announce bid to seize ISIS 'capital' Raqqa Published November 06, 2016 at 07:05AM

Syrian Kurds Announce Start Of Campaign To Retake Raqqa

Syrian Kurds Announce Start Of Campaign To Retake Raqqa
U.S.-backed Syrian Kurdish forces have announced the start of a campaign to retake the Islamic State (IS) militant group's de facto capital of Raqqa.

via Syrian Kurds Announce Start Of Campaign To Retake Raqqa Published November 06, 2016 at 06:59AM

Syria's US-backed Kurdish-led force: Campaign starts to retake Raqqa from ISIS

Syria's US-backed Kurdish-led force: Campaign starts to retake Raqqa from ISIS
The announcement of the operation to go after ISIS in Raqqa comes on day 21 of an international assault to evict the militants from Mosul, the northern ...

via Syria's US-backed Kurdish-led force: Campaign starts to retake Raqqa from ISIS Published November 06, 2016 at 06:44AM

US-Backed Forces in Syria Launch Offensive to Seize ISIS Stronghold Raqqa

US-Backed Forces in Syria Launch Offensive to Seize ISIS Stronghold Raqqa
U.S.-backed Kurdish and Arab forces in Syria launched an offensive Sunday to take the Islamic State-controlled city of Raqqa, the extremist group's de ...

via US-Backed Forces in Syria Launch Offensive to Seize ISIS Stronghold Raqqa Published November 06, 2016 at 06:40AM

Operation 'Euphrates Anger' Begins to Liberate Raqqa fom ISIS, Supported by US

Operation 'Euphrates Anger' Begins to Liberate Raqqa fom ISIS, Supported by US
A major U.S.-backed offensive to oust ISIS from its capital of Raqqa, Syria has begun, it was announced early Sunday. The Kurdish-dominated Syria ...

via Operation 'Euphrates Anger' Begins to Liberate Raqqa fom ISIS, Supported by US Published November 06, 2016 at 06:31AM

Syria conflict: Rebel force targets IS 'capital' Raqqa

Syria conflict: Rebel force targets IS 'capital' Raqqa
A US-backed Kurdish and Arab force says it is starting an operation to capture Raqqa, so-called Islamic State's "capital" in Syria. The Syria Democratic ...

via Syria conflict: Rebel force targets IS 'capital' Raqqa Published November 06, 2016 at 06:16AM

US-backed forces to start campaign to retake Islamic State's capital of Raqqa, reports say

US-backed forces to start campaign to retake Islamic State's capital of Raqqa, reports say
A Kurdish-led Syrian coalition backed by the U.S. announced on Sunday the start of a campaign to reclaim Raqqa, a Syrian city that became the ...

via US-backed forces to start campaign to retake Islamic State's capital of Raqqa, reports say Published November 06, 2016 at 06:16AM

Syrian rebels start campaign to retake ISIS 'capital' Raqqa with US air cover

Syrian rebels start campaign to retake ISIS 'capital' Raqqa with US air cover
US-backed Syrian rebels have launched a campaign to retake the city of Raqqa, the de facto capital of Islamic State (IS, formerly ISIS/ISIL) in the ...

via Syrian rebels start campaign to retake ISIS 'capital' Raqqa with US air cover Published November 06, 2016 at 06:08AM

Syria Kurds Announce Start of Campaign to Retake Raqqa

Syria Kurds Announce Start of Campaign to Retake Raqqa
BEIRUT — U.S.-backed Kurdish-led Syrian forces announced their plan Sunday to retake the Islamic State group's de facto capital of Raqqa, saying ...

via Syria Kurds Announce Start of Campaign to Retake Raqqa Published November 06, 2016 at 06:03AM

Kurdish forces begin offensive to liberate Raqqa: report

Kurdish forces begin offensive to liberate Raqqa: report
DAMASCUS, SYRIA (11:35 A.M.) - The US-backed "Syrian Democratic Forces" have begun their offensive to liberate Raqqa City from the Islamic State ...

via Kurdish forces begin offensive to liberate Raqqa: report Published November 06, 2016 at 05:53AM

US-backed forces announce operation to seize Raqqa in coordination with ...

US-backed forces announce operation to seize Raqqa in coordination with ...
AMMAN The U.S.-backed Syria Democratic Forces (SDF) announced on Sunday the start of a campaign to retake the Syrian city of Raqqa, the militant ...

via US-backed forces announce operation to seize Raqqa in coordination with ... Published November 06, 2016 at 06:07AM

US-backed Kurdish-led Syrian force announces start of campaign to retake Islamic State group's ...

US-backed Kurdish-led Syrian force announces start of campaign to retake Islamic State group's ...
BEIRUT (AP) -- U.S.-backed Kurdish-led Syrian force announces start of campaign to retake Islamic State group's capital of Raqqa.

via US-backed Kurdish-led Syrian force announces start of campaign to retake Islamic State group's ... Published November 06, 2016 at 06:06AM

US-backed coalition begins Raqqa offensive

US-backed coalition begins Raqqa offensive
A US-backed alliance of Kurdish and Arab fighters has begun a long-awaited operation to capture the so-called Islamic State group's de facto Syrian ...

via US-backed coalition begins Raqqa offensive Published November 06, 2016 at 06:05AM

Syria Kurds Announce Start of Campaign to Retake Raqqa

Syria Kurds Announce Start of Campaign to Retake Raqqa
U.S.-backed Kurdish-led Syrian forces have announced the start of a campaign to retake the Islamic State's de facto capital of Raqqa from the ...

via Syria Kurds Announce Start of Campaign to Retake Raqqa Published November 06, 2016 at 05:55AM

Raqqa offensive begins: US-backed rebel forces launch bid to capture Isis's Syrian stronghold

Raqqa offensive begins: US-backed rebel forces launch bid to capture Isis's Syrian stronghold
US-backed rebel forces on the ground in Syria have launched an offensive to capture Isis's main stronghold of Raqqa, according to a statement.

via Raqqa offensive begins: US-backed rebel forces launch bid to capture Isis's Syrian stronghold Published November 06, 2016 at 05:55AM

US-backed Syrian forces begin Raqqa offensive

US-backed Syrian forces begin Raqqa offensive
"The major battle to liberate Raqqa and its surroundings has begun," a commander with the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) said, reading a statement ...

via US-backed Syrian forces begin Raqqa offensive Published November 06, 2016 at 05:51AM

US-Backed Syrian Democratic Forces Announce Start of Raqqa Offensive

US-Backed Syrian Democratic Forces Announce Start of Raqqa Offensive
Russian Ministry of Defense issued a statement Sunday, saying that Moscow never received any maps or coordinates from the US concerning any ...

via US-Backed Syrian Democratic Forces Announce Start of Raqqa Offensive Published November 06, 2016 at 05:50AM

US-Backed Kurdish-Led Syrian Force Announces Start of Campaign to Retake Islamic State ...

US-Backed Kurdish-Led Syrian Force Announces Start of Campaign to Retake Islamic State ...
U.S.-Backed Kurdish-Led Syrian Force Announces Start of Campaign to Retake Islamic State Group's Capital of Raqqa. By The Associated Press.

via US-Backed Kurdish-Led Syrian Force Announces Start of Campaign to Retake Islamic State ... Published November 06, 2016 at 05:45AM

US-backed forces launch bid to capture ISIS Syria bastion Raqqa

US-backed forces launch bid to capture ISIS Syria bastion Raqqa
In this undated file image posted by the Raqqa Media Center in ISIS group-held territory, fighters from ISIS ride tanks during a parade in Raqqa, Syria.

via US-backed forces launch bid to capture ISIS Syria bastion Raqqa Published November 06, 2016 at 05:44AM

US-backed forces launch bid to capture ISIS Syria bastion Raqqa: statement

US-backed forces launch bid to capture ISIS Syria bastion Raqqa: statement
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via US-backed forces launch bid to capture ISIS Syria bastion Raqqa: statement Published November 06, 2016 at 05:44AM

Russia Tells US to Be More Like Israel

Russia Tells US to Be More Like Israel
“Let's leave Raqqa alone too. Our partners keep saying, 'We need to take back Raqqa and eliminate the nest of terrorists there.' But there are civilians ...

via Russia Tells US to Be More Like Israel Published November 06, 2016 at 05:33AM

Kurdistan

Kurdistan
It was reported by Ruptly news agency on Saturday that military vehicles from the Kurdistan Region loaded with weapons have entered the Raqqa ...

via Kurdistan Published November 06, 2016 at 02:45AM

US coalition should begin Raqqa offensive while Mosul ongoing: France

US coalition should begin Raqqa offensive while Mosul ongoing: France
PARIS France said on Sunday the U.S.-led coalition fighting Islamic State should begin the battle on the group's Syrian bastion Raqqa while the ...

via US coalition should begin Raqqa offensive while Mosul ongoing: France Published November 06, 2016 at 04:57AM

Peshmerga will play no role in Raqqa operation, Kurdish officials

Peshmerga will play no role in Raqqa operation, Kurdish officials
Peshmerga will play no role in Raqqa operation, Kurdish officials ... Democratic Forces (SDF) offensive against ISIS's main Syrian stronghold, Raqqa.

via Peshmerga will play no role in Raqqa operation, Kurdish officials Published November 06, 2016 at 02:10AM

Saturday, November 5, 2016

Syria: SDF forces and Kudish miltias prepare for Raqqa operation

Syria: SDF forces and Kudish miltias prepare for Raqqa operation
Troops from the Syrian Democratic Forces, Kurdish militias and local tribal groups prepared for their operation to liberate Raqqa from Islamic State ...

via Syria: SDF forces and Kudish miltias prepare for Raqqa operation Published November 05, 2016 at 03:45PM

Operation To Retake Raqqa

Operation To Retake Raqqa
Operation To Retake Raqqa. US VOTE .... British defence chief: Syria's Raqqa must be liberated by an 'Arab force' - Duration: 11:37. FRANCE 24 ...

via Operation To Retake Raqqa Published November 05, 2016 at 07:10AM

40000 Forces Ready to Attack Syria's ISIS-Held City of Raqqa

40000 Forces Ready to Attack Syria's ISIS-Held City of Raqqa
Up to 40000 forces have been prepared to attack the Syrian city of Raqqa that fell to ISIS in 2014.

via 40000 Forces Ready to Attack Syria's ISIS-Held City of Raqqa Published November 05, 2016 at 04:12AM

Top ISIS Operative Arrested By NIA Reveals How The Terror Group Trins Foreign Fighters

Top ISIS Operative Arrested By NIA Reveals How The Terror Group Trins Foreign Fighters
... has informed Indian intelligence agencies that most youngsters from India who joined IS are based in the Syrian city of Raqqa, the de-facto capital of ...

via Top ISIS Operative Arrested By NIA Reveals How The Terror Group Trins Foreign Fighters Published November 05, 2016 at 03:38AM

Yazidi girl discusses life as an ISIS sex slave

Yazidi girl discusses life as an ISIS sex slave
“I knew one Yazidi girl in Raqqa who could not stand all these numerous tortures, so she shot herself with a pistol. There was also a 20-year-old Yazidi ...

via Yazidi girl discusses life as an ISIS sex slave Published November 05, 2016 at 08:29AM

Raqqa Monitor - Updates on Syria




Raqqa Monitor Syria Updates

SAS in Iraq gets kill list of British jihadis

SAS in Iraq gets kill list of British jihadis
The security services and the police have previously spoken of their fear of a so-called “Raqqa scatter” that could see British nationals abandon Isis ...

via SAS in Iraq gets kill list of British jihadis Published November 05, 2016 at 08:04PM