https://www.washingtoninstitute.org/policy-analysis/growing-risk-international-confrontation-syrian-desert
Various players have been rushing to secure their spot in former Islamic State strongholds that will be strategically important to the next phase of the war.
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https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/palmyra-residents-trapped-desert-syrian-officials-celebrate-victory
Former resident tells MEE that civilians forced into desert by IS are still without shelter a week after recapture of city
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