BBC: Syria conflict: On the frontline in battle for IS-held Manbij
We travelled along the road to Manbij, a small town in northern Syria that has become the new frontline in the battle against the jihadist group Islamic State (IS).
Manbij sits on an intersection of roads linking the IS stronghold of Raqqa to the Turkish border and other areas under its control in Aleppo province.
The routes have become key to the group's ability to move fighters, weapons and supplies into and out of Syria.
On 31 May, a US-backed alliance of Syrian Kurdish and Arab fighters called the Syrian Defence Forces (SDF) began an operation to take Manbij and cut the supply routes.
After some heavy fighting, Manbij was encircled and completely cut off earlier this month.
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WNU Editror: The Syrian government is taking notice on what is happening .... Syria: Presence of foreign troops is overt aggression (Al Jazeera).
More News On The War Against The Islamic State In Northern Syria
Federal plan for northern Syria advances with U.S.-backed forces (Reuters)
US: Coalition completes isolation of Manbij on Syria-Turkey border (Al Bawaba)
Manbij military council says 1000 sq. km. regained -- NRT
Why will the US continue to support the Kurds in Syria? (RUDAW)
Can US-backed offensive bring back residents to Syria's Manbij? -- Kamal Sheikho, Al-Monitor
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