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The Battle for Raqqa

In the Syrian city of Raqqa, the group that calls itself 'Islamic State' is under siege. Its fighters are surrounded by a Kurdish led, US-backed coalition. Gabriel Gatehouse repor

In the Syrian city of Raqqa, the group that calls itself 'Islamic State' is under siege. Its fighters are surrounded by a Kurdish led, US-backed coalition. It may be months before the city falls, but when it does it will mean - effectively - the end of the so called 'caliphate'. But what then? Gabriel Gatehouse reports.

30 minutes

Last on

Thu 10 Aug 201723:30GMT

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PresenterGabriel Gatehouse

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