SDF arrests ISIS militant in Syria’s Raqqa

The city of Raqqa, north Syria – North Press
The city of Raqqa, north Syria – North Press

QAMISHLI, Syria (North Press) – The Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) announced on Saturday arresting an Islamic State (ISIS) militant in Raqqa Governorate, north Syria, on Dec. 14.

The SDF Media Center said that the SDF-affiliated Anti-Terrorism Units (YAT), in cooperation with the US-led Global Coalition forces, “conducted a precise security operation in Raqqa.”

The SDF forces raided the house where “terrorist”, Abdulbasit al-Hajji, was hiding and apprehended him.

Al-Hajji was responsible for planning the terrorist attacks that targeted the SDF and civilians, according to the statement.

Smartphones and personal documents were confiscated during the operation, the source added.

By Emma Jamal