Civilians Return To Towns Around Bagouz As ISIL Defeat Nears
HAJIN , SYRIA - FEBRUARY 16: Policemen stand watch at a check point on February 16, 2019 in Hajin, Syria. Civilians have begun returning to some small towns close to Bagouz that were recently liberated by the US-led coalition and the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF). Fighting continues in a small section in the west of Bagouz. SDF General Ciya announced today that ISIl fighters were holding just a 700sq meter area. (Photo by Chris McGrath/Getty Images)