Syrian villagers celebrate ISIL's departure

Video. Syrian villagers celebrate ISIL's departure

In Syria, US-backed Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) captured at least three villages in Deir al-Zour and Raqqa provinces on Wednesday as part of their offensive against ISIL.

In Syria, US-backed Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) captured at least three villages in Deir al-Zour and Raqqa provinces on Wednesday as part of their offensive against ISIL.

These videos, posted by the SDF, apparently show the residents of a recently-liberated village celebrating the expulsion of ISIL from their home, by stamping on black clothing, smoking, listening to music, and dancing.