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A rebel fighter takes away a flag that belonged to Islamic State militants in Akhtarin village, after rebel fighters advanced in the area, in northern Aleppo governorate, Syria, Oct. 7, 2016. — REUTERS/Khalil Ashawi

Free Syrian Army fighters walk in al-Makman village on the outskirts of al-Shadadi town, Hasaka countryside, Syria February 19, 2016. REUTERS/Rodi Said - RTX27SJH

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A new coalition of armed groups pose during the statement of the founding of the military council of Al Bab city and its provinces, in Manbij, Aleppo Governorate, Syria August 14, 2016. REUTERS/Rodi Said - RTX2KQNB

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A family walks at a site hit by what activists said was an airstrike by forces loyal to Syria's President Bashar al-Assad, at the eastern Ghouta of Damascus June 5, 2015. REUTERS/Amer Almohibany - RTX1F8QO

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A man rides on a motorbike as another one walks past damaged buildings in the rebel-controlled area of al-Nashabyia town in Eastern Ghouta, Syria April 13, 2016. Picture taken April 13, 2016. REUTERS/Bassam Khabieh - RTX29YRZ

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