Caption

In Al Tabqah, Syria on January 18, 2026, a convoy of Syrian Government forces deploys throughout the city following the withdrawal of SDF forces. Local civilians are seen gathering in the streets to welcome the troops with celebrations, marking the return of government control to this strategic city in northeast Syria, Raqqa, Tabqah, Syria

Date

Jan 17, 2026

Credit line

Photo12/imageBROKER/mohammad bashir aldaher

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BRK26A54_146

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No

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Rights managed

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68,7Mb (2,5Mb) / 20,0in x 13,3in / 6000 x 4000 (300dpi)

Keywords

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