Explainer - Does Islamic State still pose a threat?


  • World
  • Saturday, 23 Mar 2019

A Syrian Democratic Forces flag flutters on a damaged building in the village of Baghouz, Deir Al Zor province, Syria, March 23, 2019. REUTERS/Stringer

BEIRUT (Reuters) - U.S.-backed fighters say they have captured Islamic State's last shred of ground in eastern Syria - but while its era of territorial rule may be over for now, there is near universal agreement that IS remains a threat.

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