They escaped Islamic State's bastion but remain terrified

Friday, July 21, 2017

AIN ISSA, Syria -- They have escaped their hold, but displaced residents of Raqqa still fear the militants of the Islamic State group, terrified they will return and seek revenge for defeats.

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