included six children, all members of the same family, as per the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights. Meanwhile, Turkey-backed fighters claimed on Telegram to have “taken control of Manbij after fierce battles.” The Turkey-backed rebels were seen celebrating as they drove in armoured vehicles through the streets and greeting residents. Reuters confirmed the location as Manbij from the landmarks, buildings and road layout seen in the video which matched file and satellite imagery of the area. Turkish-backed forces dominate in the north, while US-aligned Kurdish groups, such as the SDF, hold sway in northeastern Syria. ğan 00:00 – INTRODUCTION 02:35 – PRO-ASSAD PARLIAMENT SUPPORTS WILL OF PEOPLE 03:15 – AL-JOLANI MEETS OUTGOING SYRIAN PM FOR ‘TRANSFER OF POWER’03:50 – RUSSIA, IRAN ‘SHARE THE RESPONSIBILITY’ FOR ASSAD CRIMES: NATO CHIEF04:29 –WEST CAUTIOUS OVER ‘TERRORIST’ HTS ROLE IN NEW SYRIAn18oc_world n18oc_crux