Within the ranks of the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), which plays a key role in the fight against IS in Raqqa, there are quite a few female fighters.
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| SDF spokesman in the campaign to liberate Raqqa Jihan Sheikh Ahmed said that female soldiers are not just for "decoration" of the force but directly fighting on the battlefield. Photo: Reuters. |
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| Female fighters who want to join the SDF must undergo at least two months of training. Photo: Reuters. |
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| If selected to join the ranks of the SDF, female fighters will receive additional training. Photo: Reuters. |
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| In addition to combat skills, gunmen also have to undergo ideological education. Photo: Reuters. |
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| These women are always steadfast with the sole goal of defeating the self-proclaimed Islamic State (IS) militants… Photo: Reuters. |
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| …and do not fear hardships because the fight against IS is extremely fierce. Photo: Getty. |
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| Sarya Mahmoud, a commander who trains female SDF fighters, said: “Since the war broke out, the ones who have suffered the most and have been disadvantaged are women. This may be the reason why many women have taken up arms to fight.” Photo: Getty. |
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| The female warriors hope they can bring a brighter future for women in the places they pass through. Photo: Getty. |
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| The efforts of the SDF in general and its female fighters in particular have paid off when on October 17, the city of Raqqa was liberated from IS after more than 4 months of fighting. Photo: Reuters. |
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| Female warriors are brave on the battlefield but still retain their femininity. Photo: Reuters. |
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| Female SDF fighters dance to the music of a song. Photo: Reuters. |
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| After hours of intense fighting comes a moment of exciting relaxation. Photo: Reuters. |
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| In the SDF ranks there are girls in their 19s and 20s... Photo: Getty. |
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| … and also middle-aged women. Photo: Getty. |
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| But all are aiming for a common goal of destroying IS militants. Photo: Reuters. |
According to Kienthuc.net.vn
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