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Islamic State conflict: Syrian Kurds move on Tal Abyad
Kurdish fighters are reported to be moving in on the north-east Syrian town of Tal Abyad, which is held by Islamic State (IS) militants.
Thousands of civilians have fled to a nearby border crossing with Turkey, and some have managed to cross to safety.
The advance by the Kurdish Popular Protection Units (YPG) has been supported by Syrian rebel groups and US-led coalition air strikes.
Tal Abyad is strategically important for both the Kurds and IS.
http://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-33132809
