Abdalaziz Alhamza “RBSS” The strategy of isolating Raqqa has proven to be militarily efficient, as the areas controlled by ISIS are decreasing each day. As the US administration has declared
Who will control Euphrates’ southeast bank?
RBSSRecently rumors have come about stating that the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), supported by the International Coalition, have withdrawn from Akirishi and allowed Assad forces to advance toward the village.SDF
SDF ruthlessly murder civilians in Raqqa
RBSS On the evening of June 24th, an armed group of the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) managed to sneak into the northern Raqqa neighborhood of Rumela and settle in one
Compulsory youth recruitment in Raqqa, ISIS and SDF
RBSS Every day, the Syrian Democratic Forces SDF continue to advance in Raqqa suburbs and in each new village they control, they arrest dozens of young men and force them
Thousands of civilians still trapped in Raqqa
Abdalaziz Alhamza “RBSS” Forces participating in the battles against ISIS in Raqqa, comprised mainly of the Syrian Democratic Forces and the International Coalition, seem to have ignored the fact that
The Battle for Raqqa is one of destruction and displacement
RBSS As the battle against ISIS in Raqqa intensifies, the strategy being used by the International Coalition and their local allies, the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), is becoming clearer. Their
ISIS strongholds are collapsing, but the group still remains
Abdalaziz Alhamza “RBSS” In 2015, the total area controlled by ISIS in both Iraq and Syria was estimated to be about 90 thousand square kilometers. Since the beginning of military
Raqqa: ISIS justifies their escapes, but prevents civilians from leaving
Abdalaziz Alhamza “RBSS” The United Nation has recently stated that approximately one hundred thousand civilians still remain in the city of Raqqa. These people are trapped inside a city being
The Battle for Raqqa this past week
Abdalaziz Alhamza “RBSS” During the last week of Ramadan, there have been no significant changes in the map of control for Raqqa. However, the only changes have been an increase
IDPs from Raqqa are concerned about their identification documents
RBSS Internally Displaced people (IDPs) in the YPG-controlled northern countryside of Raqqa have concerns about their identification documents which were confiscated by the management of Ain Essa Camp. Documents were