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Sister of Former Islamic State Leader Captured in Syria

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Sister of former Islamic State group, leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi has been captured in northern Syria.

Officials say 65-year-old, Rasmiya Awad, was detained in a raid yesterday near the town of Azaz.

The arrest was reportedly made in Aleppo province, which is controlled by Turkey after it launched an offensive in the area last month.

Turkish officials, said the arrest could yield valuable intelligence about IS.

Baghdadi killed himself during a raid by US special forces on his compound in north-west Syria last month.

His death was hailed as a victory for US President Donald Trump, but critics argue that IS remains a security threat in Syria and elsewhere

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