DW: 'Islamic State' convoy stranded in Syrian desert splits in two
Lebanon's Hezbollah said US-warplanes were preventing both the advance of a convoy of 'IS' fighters and their families, and humanitarian aid. The US-coalition refused to accept the terms of the deal made with Syria.
An Islamic State (IS) evacuation convoy that was attempting to relocate IS fighters and their families to militant-controlled territory in eastern Syria has split in two, after being blocked in the desert by US-backed forces.
Half the convoy is still idling in the desert but the other half appears to be heading back towards its previous location in western Syria.
The US-led coalition announced Sunday that it would continue to block the IS convoy from moving further east into IS-held territory in Syria.
But the coalition forces also said they are providing food and water to the convoy.
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More News On US-Led Coalition Reports That Say That The Islamic State Convoy Has Split Up In Eastern Syria
US-led coalition says IS convoy splits up in eastern Syria -- Washington Post/AP
U.S.-led coalition says Islamic State Syria convoy split in two -- Reuters
Activists: ISIS convoy treks ahead despite US strikes threat -- FOX News/AP
Hezbollah accuses the U.S. of putting lives at stake by hounding ISIS convoy -- Washington Post
Iraqi army says no deal made with ISIS, Hezbollah claims otherwise in Tal Afar -- Rudaw
Letting ISIL slip away to kill: What happens when you actually corner these murderous militants? -- Independent.ie
