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Turkish-backed Syrian opposition captures Dabiq from ISIS

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BEIRUT - Syrian opposition fighters backed by Turkey say they have captured the town of Dabiq, which holds symbolic significance, from ISIS.

 

A commander of the Syrian opposition Hamza Brigade says Islamic State fighters put up "minimal" resistance to defend the town Sunday morning.

 

The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights monitoring group says the extremist group withdrew from the town.

 

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