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Syrian fighters search for Daesh sleeper cells near prison

Syrian fighters search for Daesh sleeper cells near prison

  • About a half-dozen Daesh fighters surrendered Friday morning, among scores of militants hiding in a basement in the northern section of the prison
  • Daesh group's Jan. 20 attack on the prison was the biggest military operation by the extremist group since the fall of their self-declared caliphate in 2019
By AP ·
Dozens of armed Daesh militants still hold corner of Syria prison

Dozens of armed Daesh militants still hold corner of Syria prison

By AP ·
Australian teenager trapped in Daesh prison siege begs for help

Australian teenager trapped in Daesh prison siege begs for help

By Arab News ·
Standoff near Syrian prison holding Daesh militants continues

Standoff near Syrian prison holding Daesh militants continues

By AP ·

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