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U.S.-backed Syrian Democratic Forces announce resumption of operation to free last territory held by

By Associated Press - Friday, March 1, 2019

AL-OMAR OIL FIELD BASE, Syria (AP) - U.S.-backed Syrian Democratic Forces announce resumption of operation to free last territory held by Islamic State group.

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