Caption

In Raqqa, Syria on January 18, 2026, a convoy of Syrian Government forces is seen advancing through the region, treading over flags of the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF). This movement comes as government troops successfully take control of dozens of towns and villages across Northeast Syria following the withdrawal of Kurdish-led groups affiliated with the PKK, Raqqa, Tabqah, Syria

Date

Jan 17, 2026

Credit line

Photo12/imageBROKER/mohammad bashir aldaher

Reference

BRK26A54_147

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No

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Rights managed

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68,7Mb (3,6Mb) / 20,0in x 13,3in / 6000 x 4000 (300dpi)

Keywords

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