Rivals will use tribes to destabilise Syria’s Raqqa

Raqqa tribal leaders have submitted to the Syrian Democratic Forces, but also have links to Damascus and Ankara

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  • SDF rule
  • Tribes divided
  • IS sympathisers
  • Outlook for Raqqa

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