Rite of passage for fighters in Syria

Arab and Kurdish fighters from the Syrian Democratic Forces taking part in a graduation ceremony after completing their military training in Syria's north-eastern Qamishli region on Thursday. They are part of the United States-led military campaign a
PHOTO: AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE

Arab and Kurdish fighters from the Syrian Democratic Forces taking part in a graduation ceremony after completing their military training in Syria's north-eastern Qamishli region on Thursday.

They are part of the United States-led military campaign against the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria.

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A version of this article appeared in the print edition of The Straits Times on March 03, 2018, with the headline Rite of passage for fighters in Syria. Subscribe