Major advances in the battle against ISIS in Syria

Margot Judge

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Mar 19, 2019

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Smoke rises over the village of Baghouz on March 22 AFP/Getty Images

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Seized weapons from ISIS, found in their last stronghold in Baghouz Getty Images

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Smoke rising over the village of Baghouz on March 22 AFP/Getty Images

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The damaged roof of a building with smoke rising over the village of Baghouz on March 22 AFP/Getty Images

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Vehicles carrying fighters of the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) pass under an arch at the entrance of the village of Baghouz on March 21. AFP/Getty Images

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Smoke rises from ISIS’s last remaining position in the village of Baghouz on March 21. AFP/Getty Images

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Fighters of the Syrian Democratic Forces walk through a field in the village of Baghouz on March 21. AFP/Getty Images

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Fighters with the Syrian Democratic Forces fire shots in the air as they stand around a bonfire during Noruz celebrations near the village of Baghouz on March 20. AFP/Getty Images

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Fighters from the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) gesture the "V" for victory sign as they come back from the frontline on March 19.

Fighters with the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) use the V-for-victory sign as they come back from the front line on March 19. AFP/Getty Images

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Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) fighters rest after returning from the front line on March 19.

SDF fighters rest after returning from the front line on March 19. AP

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A fighter from the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) checks a burnt house in the Islamic State group's last remaining position in the village of Baghouz on March 19.

An SDF fighter checks a burned house in the Islamic State group’s last remaining position in the village of Baghouz on March 19. AFP/Getty Images

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Trucks used by the SDF to evacuate fighters and civilians from ISIS's last remaining position in the village of Baghouz on March 19

Trucks used by the SDF to evacuate fighters and civilians from ISIS’ last remaining position in Baghouz on March 19 AFP/Getty Images

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ISIS militant positions are ablaze in Baghouz on March 18. AP

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Heavy smoke rises above ISIS's last remaining position in the village of Baghouz on March 18.

Heavy smoke rises above ISIS’ last remaining position in Baghouz on March 18. AFP/Getty Images

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Fighters for the Syrian Democratic Forces ride a tank in the village of Baghouz on March 18.

SDF fighters ride a tank in Baghouz on March 18. Reuters

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Smoke rises from the last besieged neighborhood in the village of Baghouz on March 18.

Smoke rises from the last besieged neighborhood in Baghouz on March 18. Reuters

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Men believed to be ISIS fighters walk amidst flames and smoke in Baghouz on March 18.

Men believed to be ISIS fighters walk amid flames and smoke in Baghouz on March 18. AFP/Getty Images

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Fighters with the Syrian Democratic Forces keep position at a hilltop on March 18.

SDF fighters hold a position at a hilltop on March 18. AFP/Getty Images

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Syrian Democratic Forces fighters fire on ISIS militant positions in Baghouz on March 18.

SDF fighters fire on ISIS positions in Baghouz on March 18. AP

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Fire and smoke are seen during the fight to take back control of Baghouz on March 17.

Fire and smoke are visible during the fight to take back control of Baghouz on March 17. Reuters

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Syrian Democratic Forces fighters stand at a position overlooking the camp of Baghouz on March 17.

SDF fighters stand at a position overlooking the camp of Baghouz on March 17. AFP/Getty Images

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Explosions in the remains of an ISIS camp near the village of Baghouz on March 17

Explosions in the remains of an ISIS camp near Baghouz on March 17 AFP/Getty Images

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