US-backed Syrian fighters have no immediate plans to recapture the city of Raqqa from the Islamic State group, even though an offensive is underway in the north of the city.
The announcement has put to rest speculation that a major offensive was imminent.
Our UN Correspondent Liling Tan has been following these movements closely, and has the details.
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