How women in northern Syria won freedom in a region ravaged by
Lilwa Ebdullah knew she was going against tribal rules, but now she is part of a movement of women who have helped their country defeat Islamic State. But once the fight is over, will women keep their freedom?
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Autonomous Administration of North and East Syria - Wikipedia
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How women in northern Syria won freedom in a region ravaged by Islamic State - ABC News
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Dark Victory in Raqqa
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Syrian civil war - Wikipedia
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Inside the Feminist Revolution in Northern Syria